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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2003-10-27 I I I 10-27-03 Seal Beach, California October 27, 2003 The regular adjourned City Council meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this date was canceled as there were no Closed Session items in need of consideration. clerk Seal Beach, California October 27, 2003 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:06 p.m. with Mayor Campbell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Campbell Councilmembers Antos, Doane, Larson, Yost Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Danes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Captain Schaefer, Police Department Mr. Vukojevic, Deputy City Engineer Ms. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Yost requested that Item "N" be. removed from the Consent Calendar as he would be abstaining from vo~ing on that item, Councilmember Larson requested the removal of Item "M" for separate consideration, and Councilman Antos requested that Item "I" be removed. Antos moved, second by Doane, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Yost announced that he and Councilman Antos will be holding a community informational meeting in approximately three weeks relating to the Department of Water and Power property, the purpose is to provide a historical background of the site including issues and facts, an opportunity for the public to express their views, no decisions will be made or position taken. Mayor Campbell noted receipt of a communication from the Orange County Superior Court who are recruiting members for the Grand Jury, applications are available. The Mayor mentioned also that notice has been 10-27-03 received that the Air Force will be flying in approximately one hundred aircraft to the Joint Forces Training Base for a meeting on October 30th, the same aircraft will be departing on November 2nd. PRESENTATION - 2002/2003 MADD DEUCE AWARDS Captain Schaefer introduced Ms. Gail Martinez and Ms. Kay Salitore, representatives of the MADD organization, and award recipients Officer LindaSu McDonald and Corporal John Scott. Ms. Martinez explained that it is not the objective of their organization to go after people who drink rather to monitor drinking and driving, her son was killed by a repeat drunk driver offender ten years ago at age thirteen and the daughter of Ms. Salitore was killed a few months later, they share an objective to remove drunk drivers from the roads, and made reference to an accident on the 405 Freeway this past weekend where an entire family was the victims of a person under the influence traveling at one hundred twenty miles an hour. The Captain mentioned having responded to the Allison Salitore incident that occurred at Valley View and Lincoln, it is shocking to think that there are over seventeen thousand such occurrenc,8s each year, and while these two officers are being recognized for making over twenty-five DUI arrests this past year cumulatively during their law enforcement careers they have arrested over thirteen hundred people for driving under the influence, that is the number of such tragedies that people in Seal Beach will not have to endure. Ms. Martinez noted that the Deuce Award arose from a suggestion of a Santa Ana police officer in the 1990's, the intent was to recognize the officers that are committed to removing drunk drivers from the road, the award is given for removal of twenty-five to ninety-nine drivers in a year. I I Ms. Martinez presented Officer McDonald with the Deuce Award for twenty-five arrests this past year, her fourth consecutive Deuce Award, also Corporal Scott for twenty-seven DUI arrests this past year, his eighth consecutive Deuce Award and a three time Century Award recipient for one hundred or more such arrests. Councilman Larson inquired if there are any particular streets were these arrests take place, and can it be determined where the people have been drinking. The Captain said research showed that a number of DUI accidents occur .on the southerly portion of Seal Beach Boulevard and on Pacific Coast Highway, with regard to the drinking location the Captain responded that the DUI report requires that question to be asked, and a recent analysis did not point out one specific location as there is so much through traffic in Seal Beach. A suggestion was made that large signs be posted at each end of Pacific Coast Highway to advise that Seal Beach is strict on drunk drivers, possibly that could be a discouragement. It was noted that the night shift officers do look at areas where the problem is more frequent. I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Campbell declared the Public Comment period open. Ms. Laura pelegrenie said she was present to speak to the proposed dog area for Arbor Park, some issues and concerns with the proposal, her feeling is that this proposal should be delayed until such time as these issues have been 'addressed. Ms. pelegrenie stated that the boundaries of the area delineated had not been discussed with the group dog owners and the people who came before the Council for some type of consideration for their animals, after looking at the .,;,'?,. ..,;. .:. "'1<', ~'I/':.... 10-27-03 I Park it is believed that the fence line proposed could be moved over twenty feet or more and still not infringe on soccer or baseball, maintenance was not discussed with this proposal, dog parks that are of this size, which is extremely small, tend to be over used, maintenance is an issue that needs to be discussed before any proposal is approved by the Council, things like seating, fertilization, aeration, and rotation of times when the Park would be closed so that the turf could rest and regenerate. Another issue that is of tremendous concern to her as well .as the other dog owners is the location of the water fountain, the proposal that they were provided indicates that the fence line will go around the current drinking fountain with some kind of extension from the fountain into the dog park, that a concern because according to the rules the people are liable for their animals, which is understandable, this however puts an additional burden on the dog owners by having a drinking fountain that is accessible to children so close to the dog park. Ms. pelagrenie offered that animals have very basic needs, food, water, and shelter, when those things are threatened animals can become assertive, that is the case with the dog watering facility, a single space that could be used by multiple dogs, being too close to the drinking fountain, this could be an issue for the dog owners trying to maintain a safe environment within the park, a safety concern for children, a liability issue for the City and the dog owners. She said it is important to have specific criteria, since this is a pilot project it needs to be specifically known what it means to pass or fail this project, it is understood that there will be a zero tolerance policy with regard to dogs using Arbor Park, and that it will be a duty of the dog owners to not only police within the dog park but also police Arbor Park proper, the people are not police officers, or animal control, or in a position to carry weapons, and to confront people who may be breaking the law can also be a liability for the dog owners as well as the City. Her belief is that the draft rules are incomplete and that there are specific rules that should be added to the list that will make it a much better situation for the City as well as the owners, an example would be that no dog should be left unattended in the park, she is aware of situations where dog walkers drop off four or five dogs, they leave to pick up four or five other dogs and then pick up the first group of dogs, that is one of several rules that need to be added. Ms. Pelagrenie again asked that a vote be delayed on this matter. Mr. Craig Adler, Seal Beach, agreed that some of the points made by the previous speaker were valid, his belief is that the proposal has not been thought through clearly, the people are likely being set up to fail, therefore he would ask that this matter be tabled for further consideration of additional information to be provided by the dog group rather than the few who met informally, there are more rules that need to be implemented, safety issues, there is no way that Arbor Park could be policed for dog droppings, yet if the dog owners fail to do that they lose the park, this issue needs more effort, more thinking, a possibly more resources on their end. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, said there is an important election coming up in March in College Park East, College Park west, and Leisure World, she hopes that people will get involved, it is a chance to change the direction of the City, similar to the direction change for the State, an important election, important issues, one question should be that there is more money coming to the City yet less services being provided, so where is the money going, for instance when the beach is not cleaned, grass is I I 10-27-03 growing in the streets year after year, when restrooms are not cleaned, Main Street is allowed to deteriorate with dead trees and bark, the residents pay for that yet ultimately the property values will decline, the reason that property values went up is that there is a beach, a pier, and a Main Street. Ms. parque mentioned the grocery store strike over medical benefits, the benefits in Seal Beach went up for one person from $266 to $333 per month, for two persons from $439 to $550, for a family plan from $574 to $720, she feels that the employees do not co-pay, Seal Beach is generous with benefits, she will talk about benefits and pensions, the public needs to know when these things are being voted on. She claimed that for over twenty years there have been Christmas lights on Main Street, that costs money, it costs money to have a dog park, it costs money for the police to patrol the dog park, from a letter in last weeks paper it seems they can not even patrol Main Street for U-turns, if the City is willing to pay for a dog park then why not put lights on Main Street, there is a proposal too to have businesses sponsor Christmas light decorations. Ms. parque asked who was in charge of moving the sand from the Sand Castle event, who paid for it, also, does Charles Abbott and Associates have their own insurance, they should have $10 million, they should stamp plans, the taxpayers are responsible if they make an error in reviewing plans. Mr. Dave Bartlett, representing Bay City Partners in their request to further downzone the property at First and Marina from one hundred fifty hotel rooms to the proposal for thirty-nine homes. Mr. Bartlett expressed appreciation to Councilmembers Yost and Antos for proposing to schedule a community meeting with regard to that proposal in the next few weeks. Mr. Bartlett offered that when he first became involved with the project he stated that the DWP Advisory Committee needed to be involved, the Council and community expects it, the Committee was formed in the early 1980's to provide recommendations, analysis, review and forum for public participation, a Council resolution adopted in 1983 states in part that 'a committee shall be established to provide citizen input and review of all matters relating to the Specific Plan.' He said this is a feasible project for the DWP site which the Committee can now become involved with, that is what the Council should now consider, the proposed project includes permanent dedication of public access to the City's beach parking lot, permanent dedication and access to the San Gabriel River trail where none currently exists, water quality features to capture and retain urban runoff to meet the State's new standards and guidelines, open space, thirty-nine homes which is 3.6 units per acre, twenty units per acre are allowed directly across the street, this is a low density project, a reduction of traffic trips of up to two hundred percent that the hotel would have generated, significantly less light, glare and noise that would be associated with commercial uses, this is a down zoning. with the City's acres of beaches and the challenging fiscal condition that all are aware of, a City park at this location would not seem appropriate therefore a smaller open space was proposed by Bay City Partners which can be used at no cost or liability to the public, also, the project could contribute up to $400,000 in park fees that could be used at any public park. Mr. Bartlett said there are passionate and reasonable positions on both sides of the project yet the pros and cons should not be debated under Public Comments, again expressed appreciation for proposing a community meeting, however they would also request that the Advisory Committee be reconvened even though a committee is I I I 10-27-03 I not appropriate for every project but because of the history it is appropriate for this project and now is the time for it to be established, up front in the planning process. Ms. Rita Brenner, Trailer Park, cited Mr. Bartlett as speaking softly and directly, and said it is too bad that there has to be separate meetings to discuss the pros and cons of something. Ms. Brenner made reference to the Executive Director report on the Agency agenda with regard to responses to questions relating to the Trailer Park, one was the infrequency of audits over the years, that is something that the residents had mentioned, the audits dealt with redevelopment, the question is why were they infrequent, the same attorney firm was here then that is here now, another issue was that the Coastal Commission document was mission and could not be located, is there any reason that someone can not request the document again. She said that the non- status issue is unclear between Line and the homeowners, her understanding is that the survey that Line is going to use for obtaining a loan or going to some government agency is something that many residents did not sign and they have falsely categorized a number of people as low, low, which they are not, some that are low, low are wrongly categorized as moderate, there is something wrong that she would request be looked into. Again, the residents are paying for everything, the bonds, the MPROP, etc., there is a Redevelopment Agency to help the low and moderate income residents have good homes but the residents end up paying for everything. Ms. Brenner questioned whether the issue of the rents has come up as it is strange that new people coming into the Park are paying less rent than those that have been in the Park for many years, there is something wrong. There being no further comments, Mayor Campbell declared the Public Comment period to be closed. I COUNCIL ITEMS I RESOLUTION NUMBER 5179 - AMENDING PROCEDURAL RULES - CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Manager presented the staff report, 'noted that this item was at the request of Councilman Doane to revise the procedural rules for the conduct of Council meetings, the three main points are to delete the Announcement section which can then be accomplished under Council Comments, change the caption for Public Comments to Oral. Communications, and then move the City Manager and staff reports and Council Comments up on the agenda after the Oral Communications section. Councilman Doane explained that the Oral. Communications terminology is used throughout Orange County as well as on the agendas for the other agencies within the City of Seal Beach, the change to Public Comments has caused some confusion in that some people do not understand that Public Comments is the same as Oral Communications, his preference is that this be changed back .to be uniform with the references throughout the County and within the City. with regard to the proposed change to the sequence of categories on the agenda, often a member of the public will ask a question during Public Comments, the Brown Act does not allow the Council to respond at that time however a response can be made under.CouncilComments at the end of the meeting yet by then the person may have left the meeting, his feeling is that this may be something the Council can do for the public so that they will feel there is more communication. He has noticed also that there have recently been things brought up during Announcements that would be better brought forth during Council Comments. 7 10-27-03 Councilman Doane moved to incorporate the three changes by the adoption of Resolution Number 5179 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES FOR CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS." Councilman Yost seconded the motion. Councilman Antos requested that consideration be given to a change to Section 12, subsection 'a', third to the last line of the Section to read 'nor disturb a member while speaking', striking the words 'or refuse to obey the orders of the presiding officer,' and confirmed that this would be an amendment to the motion. Councilman Antos stated that he has no problem complying with the Charter or the rules and regulations adopted by the Council yet it has been made clear that the Mayor intends to conduct the meeting in the manner she wants, in the past there have been comments made that both as Mayor and Agency Chair the established rules of the Council and Agency have not been complied with, again, he will abide by the Charter a~d adopted rules and regulations of the Council and Agency yet he can not see a reason for him to 'obey the orders of the presiding officer.' The Mayor responded that she could not recall ever giving an order, yet there have been times when she had discretion she has used that discretion, that is within the discretion of the Chair on a discretionary item, and said she did not agree with the request proposed. The City Attorney advised that the motion failed for lack of a second to the amendment. I Vote on the original motion: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Antos Motion carried I APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - DISTRICT TWO Councilman Larson nominated Ms. Esther Cummings as the District Two representative to the Civil Service Board for the unexpired term ending July, 2006, and so moved. Councilman Antos seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - DEPARTMENT OF WATER and POWER ADVISORY COMITTEE - DISTRICT FIVE Councilman Doane moved to appoint Mr. Michael Levitt to the Department of Water and Power Advisory Committee as the District Five representative. Councilman Larson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried It was confirmed to Councilman Larson that this is the same committee that a speaker made reference to under Public Comments. I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E thru "N" The City Attorney read in full the title of Ordinance Number 1509 and Ordinance Number 1506. Doane moved, second by Antos, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "I, M, and N", removed for separate consideration. I I I 10-27-03 E. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after the reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. F. Approved the minutes of the October 13, 2003 regular meeting. G. Approved the introduction and adoption of Ordinance Number 1509 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING CHAPTER 1-B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH," (Election Campaigns). By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1509 was waived. H. Approved the introduction and adoption of Ordinance Number 1507 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, MOVING THE DATE OF THE 2004 PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FROM THE LAST TUESDAY OF MARCH TO THE FIRST THURSDAY OF MARCH" and Approved the introduction and adoption of Ordinance Number 1508 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd, 2004, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION ON SAID DATE, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS AUTHORIZED AND REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH" and Adopted Resolution Number 5177 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 2nd, 2004 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE" and Adopted Resolution Number 5178 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd, 2004, AND IF NECESSARY, AT THE GENERAL (RUN-OFF) ELECTION ON MAY 11th, 2004." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1507, Ordinance Number 1508, Resolution Number 5177, and Resolution Number 5178 was waived. J. Approved regular demands numbered 43912 through 44094 in the amount of $977,659.57, ADP payroll demands numbered 6250149 through 10-27-03 6250237 in the amount of $181,788.99, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. K. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report for September, 2003. L. Adopted Resolution Number 5181 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE CONFIDENTIAL/ SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EMPLOYEES (SEAL BEACH SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION) AND REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5181 was waived. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "I" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 5180 - OPPOSING LEGISLATION _ DRIVER'S LICENSES - ILLEGAL ALIENS Councilman Antos expressed his support for the proposed Resolution and moved to approve Resolution Number 5180 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE RECENT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSES TO ILLEGAL ALIENS AND SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF'SAME." Councilman Doane seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried ITEM "M" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 5182 - BUDGET AMENDMENT 04-13- TRIAL DESIGNATED CANINE USE AREA - ARBOR PARK Councilman Larson recalled that when the Council considered the soccer field agreement at Arbor Park there were a number of dog owners present who objected on the grounds that there had not been a public hearing irrespective of the fact that the soccer group was paying a substantial amount of money towards the development of the Park, the dog group was insistent that there be a hearing, the city to the north approved a motion that there should be a public hearing, he would agree that there should be a hearing, he had certain questions and the speakers under Public Comments raised some points that he felt should be looked into, he would support holding a public hearing to look into those issues and that the City of Los Alamitos be invited to attend to present their points. Councilman Larson mentioned that the staff report states that the Police Department will strictly enforce no unleashed dogs within the designated field area and the suggested regulations state that no unleashed dogs can be in the parking lot however can be unleashed in the designated area, that seems to be inconsistent, he would also like to have an opinion as to the legality of limiting the use of the dog park to Seal Beach residents, he does not understand why Seal Beach should provide a dog park for the City of Los Alamitos or Rossmoor, they have done little to support any Seal Beach programs, also, there seems to be no reimbursement as there is with the soccer area, therefore he would tend to object to having a special park for a special I ._........~, ,._--~. 10-27-03 purpose, the dog owners, that could eventually cost up to $12,000. I Councilman Larson again expressed support for holding a public hearing at which time the interested parties would have the opportunity to express their feelings for or against, understand the regulations, and so moved. Councilman Antos seconded the motion. I Mayor Campbell noted the referenced paragraph relating to leashed dogs within the designated area, which she said the language should read '...Once constructed, the Police Department would strictly enforce no dogs within the designated field area... " delete the word 'unleashed'. The Mayor made reference to some of the issues raised with regard to the fence, maintenance, location uf water, the fact is that where the water fountain is, and trying to not have this become an expensive proposition, the fence would go around the fountain, would not be up against the fence, there would be a wider area around it, and then a water line would go into the dog park, if the fence were to be located twenty feet over that would require constructing a new water fountain which could be expensive, moving water lines too is expensive, it needs to be kept in mind that the City is proposing to provide this area on a limited four to six month trial basis and to work out any problems, at the end of that period it would be reviewed and a decision made as to whether to go forward with the dog park, if the decision is to go forward then the City Code would need to be amended with regard to dogs. Mayor Campbell mentioned that the regulations limit an owner to three dogs at anyone time, they are not to be left unattended, there is no leash requirement while the dogs are in the dog park. She noted that there were a couple of people in attendance at the recent meeting that refuse to take their animals to the easterly end of Arbor Park because they want them to run the soccer field, yet the soccer field is an active recreation area, Gum Grove Park is a passive recreation area with no baseball, soccer, etc. activities, Arbor Park is a regional soccer facility and the City can enforce its dog ordinance for public health and safety reasons, the users of the dog park will need to self-police to some degree, inform those who are being irresponsible of the regulations, if some persons consistently insist on running their animals on the soccer field the City should be notified so that they can be cited. Mayor Campbell mentioned that if complaints are received from AYSO or the baseball people of continued dog droppings in Arbor Park during the trial period then obviously this proposed accommodation can not be done, yet this is an opportunity' to give the dog owners a section of the Park, also, should this start costing too much money there will not be support from the Council, and could there be a cost involved for the dog owners, that is a possibility. In conclusion, Mayor Campbell offered that any hearing relating to the Park was likely about 1978 when the area was first leased and the City has not changed its ordinance since then as to what is allowed on that field, if there is a call that dogs are in the Park the police are obligated to respond because the City ordinance does not allow dogs in the parks. I Vote on the motion to hold a hearing: AYES: NOES: Antos, Doane, Larson, Yost campbell Motion carried 10-27-03 ITEM "N" - ORDINANCE NUMBER 1506 - ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 03-2 - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - TWO STORY CABANAS Councilman Yost advised that he would be abstaining from voting on this item. Antos moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Ordinance Number 1506 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28, SECTION 28-2319, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR TWO-STORY CABANAS (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 03-2)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1506 was waived. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson None Yost Motion carried CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was presented. CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was presented. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Antos requested that the City Manager check with Seal Beach TV-3 with regard to telecasting the Redevelopment Agency meetings. With regard to the sand removal from the Sand Castle event, Councilman Antos inquired as to the cost, is the City paying for the removal or has it been billed to another party. The City Manager responded that the cost was $4,500, it is not being billed in that the City did this as an abundance of caution, the report said the sand was not contaminated, the Chamber said it was not contaminated, it was a decision of the City to remove that sand, yes it could be billed, would the Chamber be under obligation to pay, probably not. Councilman Antos said he felt it should be billed as the City did not provide authorization to put any contaminants of any type on the beach. Mayor Campbell countered that the white glue that was used was not a contaminant, it is non-toxic, the issue has been blown out of proportion. I CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until November 10th at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if necessary. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. clerk Approved: I Attest: City Clerk _I