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Home My WebLink AboutAAC Min 1997-12-03 e e - FILE COP" NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING ARCHAEOLOGICAJ.J ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 1997 HAS BEEN ADJOURNED TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1998, AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 211 EIGHTH STREET, SEAL BEACH December 5. 1997 Date e Whittenberg, Secretary Archaeological Advisory Commi ee C \My Documents\ARCHCOMM\Adjoumed Meetmg Notice 9 doc\LW\12-OS-97 . . CITY OF SEAL BEACH ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Johnston called the meeting to order at 5:40 P.M. in the City Council Chambers ROLL CALL Present: Goldberg, Fitzpatrick (5:57) P.M.), Willey (5:50 P.M.), Young, and Chairperson Johnston Also Present: Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services . . Absent: None Mr. Whittenberg indicated Member Fitzpatrick had called and said he was on his way, and he had not heard from Member Willey, and that hopefully she was in transit also. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Goldberg; SECOND by Young to approve the Agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldberg, Young, and Chairperson Johnston None Fitzpatrick and Willey ORAL COMMUNICATIONS '. . Usa Bosalet, Seal Beach Weapons Support facility presented the Committee with copies of letters from SHPO regarding IR Site 1 and Building 33. In addition, she indicated the City has been provided a copy of information regarding MILCON 902, and requested the Committee meet in January or early February to review that information. Mr. Whittenberg indicated the City had received the material today in the mail and that it would be C:\My Documents\ARCHCOMM\l2-03-97 Minutes.doc\LW\12-16-97 Archaeologzcal Advisory CommIttee Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 1997 . . distributed to the Committee tomorrow for their review. He suggested the Committee consider adjourning at the conclusion of this meeting to January 21, 1998 to consider this matter. 1. Presentation of Appreciation Plaques - Previous Members of Archaeological Advisory Committee Mr. Whittenberg indicated the City has had recognition plaques prepared for the previous members of the Committee who were not re-appointed when the Committee was downsized from 10 to 5 members. As those previous members who had indicated they could attend were not present, the Committee determined to hold this matter until the previous members arrive. CONSENT CALENDAR 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 8, 1997 MOTION by Goldberg; SECOND by Young to approve the Minutes of October 8, 1997 as presented. MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2 . . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldberg, Young, and Chairperson Johnston None Fitzpatrick and Willey 3. RECEIVE and FILE "Building 33 Repair Project Archaeological Clearance Request", prepared by Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, dated October 14, 1997 Mr. Whittenberg indicated this matter was placed on the agenda for the Committee to consider and either determine to receive and fIle or instruct staff to prepare a response letter. MOTION by Young; SECOND by Goldberg to Receive and File "Building 33 Repair Project Archaeological Clearance Request", prepared by Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, dated October 14, 1997 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldberg, Young, and Chairperson Johnston None Fitzpatrick and Willey . . 12-03-97 Mmutes.doc 2 Archaeologzcal AdvIsory CommIttee Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 1997 . . 4. RECEIVE and FILE" Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for Proposed Landfill Closing, Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Orange County, California", prepared by RMW Paleo Associates, dated January, 1996 MOTION by Young; SECOND by Goldberg to Receive and File "Cultural Resources Reconnaissance for Proposed Landfill Closing, Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Orange County, California", prepared by RMW Paleo Associates, dated January, 1996 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldberg, Young, and Chairperson Johnston None Fitzpatrick and Willey 5. RECEIVE and FILE Letter to Weapons Support Facility, Seal Beach, re: "Cultural Resources Inventory for Site 1, Former Wastewater Settling Pond", letter dated November 12, 1997 Mr. Whittenberg indicated this letter was prepared at the direction of the Committee, and is provided so the Committee could see the fInal letter . . . MOTION by Goldberg; SECOND by Young to Receive and File Letter to Weapons Support Facility, Seal Beach, re: "Cultural Resources Inventory for Site 1, Former Wastewater Settling Pond", letter dated November 12, 1997 MOTION CARRIED: 3-0-2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Goldberg, Young, and Chairperson Johnston None Fitzpatrick and Willey SCHEDULED MATTERS - None COMMITTEE CONCERNS Committeemember Goldberg thanked the Navy for the field trip, particularly with the various Navy items on the agenda tonight, and indicated that a yearly field trip would be helpful to continue to keep the Committee informed of various activities on the Weapons Support Facility. Lisa Bosalet indicated the Navy would be always available to provide the Committee information or additional fIeld trips. . . Member Goldberg asked the status of the Hellman application and of the Research Design? Mr. Whittenberg indicated the City has approved the project, the Hellman's 12-03.97 Minutes.doc 3 Archaeological Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Minutes December 3, 1997 . have submitted an application to the Coastal Commission, and it will probably be heard by the Coastal Commission in February of 1998. The Research Design was part of the Hellman submittal package and will be considered by the Coastal Commission at the time the development application is considered. Once the Coastal Commission approves the Research Design, then a coastal development permit can be issued by the Coastal Commission for the "test phase" work on the Hellman Ranch. In response to a question from Chairperson Johnston, Mr. Whittenberg indicated KEA will continue with the archaeological work on the Hellman Ranch, and staff is not intending to go out to bid for that work, KEA's work will continue on the property. Member Willey arrived at 5:50 P.M. Member Goldberg asked if after the Coastal Commission approves the Hellman Ranch project, can anything hold up the project? Mr. Whittenberg indicated there has been a lawsuit f11ed against the City, challenging the approval of the Environmental Impact Report. Unless a judge issues a temporary restraining order, the project will proceed at the developer's risk, pending final adjudication of the lawsuit. In addition, the Hellman's will also need to obtain permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Water Quality Control Board for wetland restoration permits. . Member Goldberg asked about the status of the Bixby project, and will the Committee be involved in that project also. Mr. Whittenberg indicated the Draft EIR is in preparation and is expected to be completed in mid-January to early-February, and that based on the 1995 EIR, there are no archaeological sites on the property. He would expect the Committee involvement to be much less intensive than on the Hellman project. Mr. Whittenberg reviewed the general land use proposals of the Bixby project. In response to a question from Member Fitzpatrick, Mr. Whittenberg indicated the Bixby proposal is real divisive issue in that part of town. Member Fitzpatrick arrived at 5:57 P.M. STAFF CONCERNS Mr. Whittenberg indicated the Committee would need to adjourn to January 21, 1998 to review information regarding a proposed Marine Corps Reserve Training Facility on the Weapons Support Facility. Presentation to Previous Committee Members . Mr. Whittenberg indicated the City Council has prepared appreciation plaques for those members of the Committee who were not re-appointed when the Committee was downsized to a 5 member committee. All of those members were requested to attend this evening to 12-03-97 Minut.es.doc 4 Archaeological AdvIsory CommIttee Regular Meeting Mmutes December 3, 1997 . receive their plaques, with members Price, Unatin, and Frietze indicating they could attend, but only member Frietze is present. Mr. Whittenberg presented the appreciation plaque to Jean Frietze for here 5 years of service to the City of Seal Beach. The Committee expressed their appreciation for her service to the Committee. ADJOURNMENT There being no objection, Chairperson Johnston adjourned the Archaeological Advisory Committee Meeting to Wednesday, January 21, 1998 at 5:30 P.M. ~ Archaeological Advisory Committee ~~~ Whittenberg, Secretary Archaeological Advisory Committee Note: These Minutes are tentative until approved by the Archaeological Advisory . Committee. The Archaeological Advisory Committee Minutes of December 3, 1997 were approved on ~A7v v~ ..:::2./ , 1998. * * * * . 12-03-97 Minutes doc 5