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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1998-02-09 1-26-98 / 2-9-98 I forty-five minute meeting with Coastal Commissioners, an effort to determine the concerns of the Coastal Commission with the Hellman project, this project is important to the community and her intent is to continue to support it. She noted that calls she has received have been inquiries as to how to contact the Commission members, and stated a list of the names and addresses would be available to the public in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor ProTem Brown mentioned the WestCom facility, located in the Seal Beach Police Department, a joint communications center that receives and responds to calls for the police departments of all three participating cities, this joint effort is working well, is cost efficient, and demonstrates a cooperative effort between agencies. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, February 9th at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:23 p.m. I Approved: i Clerk and f the City of ',. &;";:b' Pr em ~ o ex-officio clerk Seal Beach Attest: Seal Beach, California February 9, 1998 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hastings Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA By unanimous consent, the Council approved the order of the agenda as presented. 2-9-98 CLOSED SESSION Mayor Hastings announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with the City's labor negotiator, Mr. Avery, with regard to the Police Officers Association employee organization, and pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, a conference with the City's real property negotiator, the City Manager, with regard to price and terms of payment for property located at 900 Ocean Avenue. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed the two items listed on the agenda, gave direction, and no other action was taken. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Clerk and he City of Approved: . \) ~~ I a r ,~ At..ot, ~.)J;;~ City Clerk I Seal Beach, California February 9, 1998 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hastings Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badum, Director of Public Worksl City Engineer Chief Sellers, Police Department Ms. Beard, Director of Parks and Recreation Ms. Yeo, City Clerk I 2-9-98 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brown moved, second by Campbell, to approve the order of the. agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried I PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK Mayor Hastings read in full the Proclamation of vocational Education Week, February 8th through the 14th, 1998. Board of Education member Donna Artukovic accepted the proclamation with appreciation, noted that the North Orange County ROP educates approximately twenty-four thousand students, the fourth largest ROP in California. I LOS ALAMITOS YOUTH CENTER Mayor Hastings reported attending the fund ra~s~ng kick-off for the Los Alamitos Youth Center, and explained that the Center is the only private, non-profit organization in the community dedicating all of its resources to keeping kids out of trouble, support of the Center allows expansion of programs that provide a safe place for recreation, keeps kids off the street, a positive alternative to gang activity, an opportunity for interaction with positive role models, development of character and leadership qualities. She noted the fund raising goal is $60,000. Mr. Mike Koloziej pointed out that the Center serves Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Rossmoor, has existed for forty-five years, the goal is to help kids be all that they can be, the Center is located next to Oak Middle School, provides an after school program, recreation, a homework clinic to assist with educational studies, an instrument program, the DANCE program with a participation of about six hundred children, safe-rides, there are gymnastics classes, leadership programs, teen programs, summer day camp, etc. The Center is available to all children even if there is no financial capability to participate. Mr. Koloziej expressed appreciation to the Mayor, Council, and staff, announced the names of the members of the Center's Board of Directors, and invited the community to support the fund raising effort for the Center. Mayor Hastings extended best wishes to Sunset Beach resident Rusty Smith, speed skating contender in the Olympic Games. Councilmember Campbell reported that the Los Alamitos Song and Dance Team recently returned from the national competition where they earned first place, a number of the participants are residents of College Park East. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. Councilman Brown stated his desire to speak under Oral Communications. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, made a point of Seal Beach being repeatedly shown on national TV as washing away with the storms, to which he suggested that the Los Alamitos Song and Dance Team be honored by the Council, and let it be shown that this community does something other than be washed away. Mr. Brown announced that'he is the Commander of Post 327 of the American Legion, the Legion the largest organization nationwide that supports the nation's veterans. He noted that there is a Legion established within Leisure World however there are other individuals that are desirous of becoming a Legion member, to that, the Commander of the Naval 2-9-98 Weapons Station has agreed to make their facilities available to establish another Post for residents of Seal Beach and persons on the Base, the first meeting, to be announced, is anticipated in March, and inquiries can be directed to himself or the Public Relations Officer on the Base. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, presented Councilmember Campbell with a stuffed toy, sYmbolizing what is going on with the recall effort, reported Seal Beach is in the Guiness Book of Records for the most recalls, which does not help the City. Mr. Reg Clewley, Catalina Avenue, said he was not present in time to request Item "F" removed from the Consent Calendar, in lieu of that would ask that the item be sent back to the Planning Commission, the item has less to do with a special privilege for the appellant than a previously permitted exterior stairway to a new second story constructed in 1996, that permit should not have been granted, claimed Zoning Text Amendment 92-6 was inappropriate, and predicted future problems resulting from this City's inability to ensure requirements are met prior to the issuance of building permits. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "c" thru "0" Brown moved, second by Fulton, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. C. 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 reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I D. Approved regular demands numbered 18376 through 18533 in the amount of $168,346.10, payroll demands numbered 25510 through 25665 in the amount of $221,642.83, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. E. Adopted Ordinance Number 1430 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 28-1300(7) BY ADDING 'UP TO TWO (2) BILLIARD TABLES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A RESTAURANT' AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-1)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1430 was waived. F. Adopted Ordinance Number 1429 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 28-400(B)(1) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH TO ALLOW EXTERIOR STAIRWAYS TO THE SECOND FLOOR ON SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE RLD ZONE OF PLANNING DISTRICT V WHERE THE DWELLING HAS AN EXISTING SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1429 was waived. I G. Approved the Agreement for professional services between the City of Seal Beach and Converse Consultants, Orange County, for environmental services and quarterly I H. 2-9-98 groundwater monitoring in connection with the remediation of underground contaminants at the City Corporation Yard, cost not to exceed $12,000 annually, and authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. Adopted Resolution Number 4605 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SEAL BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE SPECIFIED ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4605 was waived. I. Received and filed the staff report relating to the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station Installation Restoration Program, status report with regard to all installation restoration sites, and instructed staff to forward same to the Planning Commission, Environmental Quality Control Board, and Archaeological Advisory Committee for information purposes. J. I Adopted Resolution Number 4606 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DESIGNATING APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CERTAIN FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE", (Moffat & Nichol Engineers - State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - groin repair). By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4606 was waived. K. Received and filed the staff report relating to the status of the San Gabriel River Watershed Study to be conducted by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, anticipated to commence the spring of 1998. L. Received and filed the staff report with regard to the AQMP application 'Quick Charge Program Proposal' and Petroleum Violation Escrow Account Application, instructed staff to prepare additional staff reports as appropriate, and to forward this item to the Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. M. I Approved emergency repairs to the Seal Beach Municipal Pier as a result of the winter storms of January 29th and 30th, 1998, and authorized payment to John S. Meek Company, Inc. for said repairs in the amount of $4,975.00. N. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of October 27th, 1997, the regular meeting of October 27th, 1997, and the regular meeting of November 10, 1997. O. Denied the claim for damages of Bob and Helen Majcherek for an incident on November 3, 1997 2-9-98 AYES: NOES: on behalf of claimants' son, James Paul Majcherek, and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - PUBLIC WORKS YARD FUEL TANKS - REPLACEMENT - PROJECT NUMBER 692 The Director of Public Works reported the professional services agreement is for the purpose of removing, designing, and replacing the fuel tanks at the City Yard, noted the State mandate that the tanks be replaced by December, 1998, the design/built format is intended to expedite the process as well as address any detail that may be realized with the removal of these tanks and their hazardous materials, this method felt to be the most appropriate to accomplish this project as well as realize a cost saving. He explained the replacement proposal is for two five thousand gallon tanks, one for diesel, one for gasoline, and for information purposes explained that the City fuels the Orange County Fire Authority, works with Los Alamitos, and is available for any mutual aid situation. As to the type of tanks, the Director advised they are double walled tanks, whether they be fiberglass or metal is yet to be determined, the soil will need to be tested to assure there is no corrosive conditions, at this point preference is with the fiberglass tanks, as well as monitoring equipment. Question was raised as to existing contamination, the response of the Director was that a previous report done by Converse detected some remnants of gas and diesel fuel products that likely spilled at some point, the present tanks have been tested, there are no leaks, the City is working with the Orange County Health Agency as to how to proceed, it may be possible to use a natural or passive technique by leaving the material in place, it is not affecting drinking water aquifers, not traveling, and it is dissipating with time. The Director anticipated the project to be completed by summer, the closer this comes to the deadline the price will likely increase. Fulton moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the Agreement for professional services between the City and Kleinfelder, Inc. to design and construct the Public Works Yard fuel tanks replacement, Project Number 692, at a cost not to exceed $123,220, and authorize the City Manager to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. I I AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN / MUNICIPAL CODE - AMENDMENTS - NEWS RACKS The City Manager stated this item requests direction from the City Council if it is desired that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing with regard to establishing development standards for newsracks as part of the Main Street Specific Plan and to replace Municipal Code Chapter lIB. He noted that this issue has been looked at for a number of years, as part of the development of the Specific Plan the issue of how to address newsracks became a major topic of discussion with the business people, property owners and those who utilize the public sidewalks along Main Street. At the time of consideration there were a number of pending cases before the U. S. Supreme Court regarding newsracks therefore the news rack issue was postponed pending those Court decisions, decisions have now been made that provide I 2-9-98 I some clear direction as to what cities may and may not do as to the control of newsracks, the City is looking at issues of aesthetics, safety for pedestrian traffic, parking vehicles where a newsrack may pose a conflict, etc. He explained certain policies and guidelines are being looked at with regard to the Specific Plan and a complete revision of the City's newsrack ordinance to bring it into compliance with the recent Court decisions, a proposed text of both in draft form for information of the Council, as well as a memorandum detailing the specifics of the Court decisions. Amendment of the Specific Plan will require public hearings before the Planning Commission and Council, the purveyors of the news racks in the area have been identified, meetings will be held with those publishers to make them aware of what it is the City is considering and to seek their concurrence to work with the City to implement the goals and objectives as efficiently and cooperatively as possible. Councilman Brown referred to the provision for impound as well as penalties, and questioned the reference to Section 1-8 of the Code, to which staff responded that Section sets forth a general misdemeanor violation of the Code, $1,000 per day of violation, if a newsrack is impounded as a result of not having proper permits or not installed in accordance with the permit issued there is provision for notice and appeal, and if there is still non-compliance the newsrack would be removed. Councilmember Forsythe made reference to provision for removal of offensive materials, in one section there is reference to three calendar days, another is a period of twenty-four hours, and questioned what time period it would be, citing past restrictions on what the City was allowed to do in the case of such materials. The Director recalled that the instance to which reference was made was a newsrack on private property, the City has no control of those, the amendments proposed deal only with those on City right-of- ways. The City Attorney added that, with respect to the three days versus twenty-four hours, the three days provides an opportunity for a hearing, thereafter if a decision is made that the rack should be removed the distributor has twenty-four hours to do so otherwise the City will implement removal, typically there is compliance once noticed. It was suggested that the requirement for a business license even for those located on private property be looked into again. I Brown moved, second by Fulton, that this matter be forwarded to the Planning Commission for the required public hearing regarding the proposed revisions to the Main Street Specific Plan, that the Commission be requested to receive public testimony regarding the proposed revisions to Chapter lIB of the Code, the proposed resolution regarding fees, and that the business license requirement be investigated as stated. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried I AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE I PROJECT NUMBER 686 - SEWER SYSTEM MASTER PLAN I PROJECT NUMBER 726 The City Manager mentioned that the estimated $199,000 cost is considerable yet is a critical first step in identifying some of the infrastructure problems that have not been addressed for many years, the condition of facilities that are under ground are unknown, an example is the deteriorated, leaking sewer line in Seal Beach Boulevard that was found while another project was in progress, it is not known how many other pipes are in a similar condition, and there are 2-9-98 problems as well with storm drains throughout the City. The Director of Public Works noted the proposal combines the two Plans for the purpose of economy, the process will be to assess what facilities exist throughout the City, the condition thereof for the purpose of planning for replacement, also look at areas that are known to be deficient and in need of being improved, particularly the drainage facilities, inasmuch as since the last drainage study, four years ago, drainage standards and designs have changed considerably, most important is to have an infrastructure plan in place that is long term, then explore means of financing, the Sewer Master Plan in turn will be helpful to the alley replacement program as well. The Manager stated the studies will give some technical reasons for prioritization of projects even though it may take twenty years to accomplish all. Councilman Brown mentioned that the Sanitation District is spending considerable money trying to evaluate the sewer system, the Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that within two to three years they will be coming to the Districts nationwide for them to identify where problems exist at city levels, to which he explained that only about ten percent of the sewer pipes are controlled by Sanitation Districts, ninety plus percent are owned by cities, at that time, for cities and Districts that have a plan in place there could possibly be a bonus forthcoming, in the reverse, for agencies that do not have plans there will be penalties imposed, that could equal two to three times the cost of the proposed Plans. Noted also that monitors will be 'installed with the sewer lines that will measure the amount of water input as well as output, if the output does not equal input, that will indicate a problem. Councilman Fulton noted from his prior experience that having master plans in place is valuable in the long term, also, Councilman Brown suggested that Mr. Fulton bring this issue to the attention of the Leisure World Presidents Council as the sewer system in that community is privately owned. Councilmember Campbell mentioned the lack of a storm drain system in College Park East. Councilman Brown concluded that with the exception of College Park East most of the City has faired well during the recent storms. I I Brown moved, second by Campbell, to approve a professional services agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers to prepare both a Master Plan of Drainage, Sewer System Master Plan, and Sewer Rate Study at a cost not to exceed $119,000, authorize a budget amendment to advance $50,000 to fund the Master Plan of Drainage, and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Manager noted that much has happened since the last meeting in terms of weather and El Nino, the City commenced an alert mode about January 27th given the weather information of anticipated high tides, large swells, and rain, the Orange County Fire Authority provided bulldozers that have remained in the City for last couple of weeks, when the swells breached the berm the Public Works Department and Fire Authority constructed a secondary berm which dissipated the energy of the waves then collected and pooled the water on the opposite side, thereafter pumps have been used to dispense the water, some work was done at Surfside as well. A disaster was averted as a result of actions of the Public I 2-9-98 I Works and Lifeguard Departments and the Fire Authority, efforts have been labor intensive, more than twenty percent of the City's sand has been deposited on the east beach, wave action has carried sand over the groin and onto the north beach, that becoming an effective stockpile, the extra sand provided the ability to build the berm higher and stronger. Mayor Hastings recognized the efforts of the Fire Authority, and at the invitation of the Mayor the representative present in the audience thanked the various City departments and staff for their cooperation, stating this type of operation speaks well of the regional approach. The Mayor thanked the Authority for their efforts in Surfside as well, and noted her request that a proclamation be adopted by the Orange County Board of Supervisors recognizing the Authority. The Manager announced that the City now has a website, thus far there have been more than seventeen hundred accesses, the home page has the location of the city, a description thereof, City department hours of operation, agendas, etc., there is capability to search businesses, restaurants, etc., and access City staff and Council by means of an inquiry through the Internet E-mail. Mayor Hastings noted that the Planning Assistant, Barry Curtis, was instrumental in developing the web page and suggested that he be recognized for that. The Manager reported that the International City Management Association has set a goal to have all cities on the Internet by the year 2000. The Manager noted that some time back the Council received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from the Finance Department, that Report was then submitted to the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers, and announced that on Friday Ms. Stoddard learned that she had been selected to receive the Certificate of Excellence from that Association for her achievement, to which the Mayor requested that another certification of recognition be prepared. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, suggested that the Sun, News Enterprise, and the Golden Rain News have a weekly column of Internet sites including the cities, Chambers, the Historical Society, and other organizations in the City. He noted that a member of the Huntington Beach City Council has been appointed to the Coastal Commission, Ms. Shirley Detloff, and given the need to push forward in support of the Hellman project, contact should be made with Ms. Detloff. Ms. Audrey Kime, College Park East, noted that the meeting of the College Park East Neighborhood Association announced at the last Council session was canceled due to stormy weather, thanked those who support and assist the monthly Association paper drive, and advised that if one does not answer their E-mail, the box gets full, it breaks, and then it is difficult to get in. There being no other comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. I COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilmember Fulton reported that Leisure World has survived the weather thus far, the County is cleaning the flood channels regularly, and said for this Councilman Brown deserves credit for his efforts early in the year. Councilmember Campbell spoke regarding a flier distributed in College Park East that she claimed contained nothing truthful, stated an attack on herself is an attack on the City Council, the Bixby MOU does not approve or endorse any particular project, rather, it is the other candidate that is supporting a project that does not exist. She read an 2-9-98 excerpt from the flier claiming that she recommended to the Orange County Land Use Commission a huge overflight zone around the AFRC, questioned when she had done that inasmuch as the Commission held no meetings from November through January, the Commission has not met to discuss the proposed updates or vote, to which she said she did not recommend any of the updates nor did she recommend to the Commission the I adoption of any overflight zones around AFRC, rather, she read about the overflight zones as did others, said she voted with the City Council to forward a letter posing questions and concerns which would most likely be addressed by the County Counsel. Councilmember Campbell recollected a complaint filed last fall alleging a Brown Act violation regarding the Bixby MOU, the City Attorney responded, to do that costs were incurred by the City, the claim had no basis, was frivolous in an effort to gain press for the recall supporters at City expense, to which she expressed her opinion that the attorney and his client that brought forth this lawsuit should pay the legal expenses for the City's attorney to answer their charges, requested that the City Manager pursue recovery of those expenditures, unfounded accusations should not be made without paying the price. Councilmember Campbell noted that she was on the pier when the seven cross members broke, and commended the City crews who had them repaired quickly and before the occurrence of the next storm. Councilman Brown said he did not believe that the citizens realize what Mayor Hastings and Sacramento has done to obtain the sand, just the right amount just in time, things done by the Fire Authority and Public Works saved the City considerable costs for damages, the City was well prepared, the cross beams were repaired immediately, and I commended the Mayor, Sacramento, the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Lifeguard Departments for their efforts. Councilman Brown announced that forthcoming there will be an American Legion Post in Seal Beach, and invited any interested person to call him for information. Mayor Hastings too commended the Manager and staff for acting in due diligence, and with web sites, TV coverage, etc. it is likely no one can now say they do not know where Seal Beach is. As to her absence from the last meeting, Mayor Hastings reported she had been in Washington D. C. on behalf of the City with regard to the El Toro Airport reuse plan, there was opportunity to meet with the Congressional representatives, there was input from South County, it was anticipated that up to one hundred forty jobs would be created, etc. A visit was made to the Pentagon as well where there was opportunity to talk with the Assistant Secretary of Defense, and noted she had expressed appreciation for the presence of the Naval Weapons Station and the hope that they would remain indefinitely, to that a like feeling was interpreted from the Assistant Secretary. To Mayor Hastings, the Director of Development Service stated that staff is working on the entertainment ordinance in conjunction with the City Attorney's office, the City Attorney added that a report I relating to this subject may be forthcoming by March for direction from the Council-and referral to the Planning Commission if necessary, for public hearings. Councilmember Forsythe reported that the concern of the Coastal Commission with the Hellman Plan is with the amount of wetland acreage being restored, it is not a written policy yet they are going with a two to one restoration, the Plan is one to one, to that Hellman has decided to include another parcel, currently oil extraction, to become wetland restoration which then makes the ratio about one and a half. The issue is Commission staff, the problem however is that there are 2-9-98 I commissioners that are depending solely on the staff recommendation. The remainder parcel that is also currently oil extraction will be looked at as well, there will be some type of an overlay so that area too will be wetlands restoration at such time as the oil production is exhausted, the intent being to not compromise the acreage of the golf course. Councilmember Forsythe once again pointed out that the Commissioners are only hearing that the people in Seal Beach are opposed to the project, to which she suggested that letters of support be sent to the Commissioners, a list of their names and addresses may be obtained from the City Clerk, the Commission hearing to be the first week of April in Long Beach. Councilman Brown mentioned it is anticipated that letters of support for the project will be forthcoming from individuals, Mutual Presidents, etc. in Leisure World. He noted that he had been nominated for the position of Commissioner at the same time as Shirley Detloff however she was selected, she was once a student of his. Councilman Fulton stated that the people in Leisure World are in favor of the project, and as President of the Leisure World Presidents Council he felt certain a letter of support will be forthcoming from that body. Councilmember Forsythe suggested that the service organizations communicate their support even if in the form of a petition. She offered that the Coastal Commission is of the opinion that development can not happen in Seal Beach, that the community is opposed to development, they are not aware that this plan has been carefully developed over a period of ten years and that the community is in favor of it. Mayor Hastings said her intent is to contact the various organizations to seek letters of support. Councilmember Forsythe again pointed out that the importance of this project is the eighty percent open space, a one time chance to have such a project, that made possible because the Hellmans own the property, however it has been said that if made to compromise the golf course the property owner will drop the project, the property would then be for sale. Ms. Audrey Kime, College Park East, inquired if there is any new information regarding the 22 Freeway study. The Director of Public Works responded that meetings of the steering committee have been held, it is understood that three concepts will be presented at the next meeting, additional traffic lanes, high occupancy car pool lanes, another would involve something similar to a light rail system, a status report may be forthcoming to the Council in March. I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until February 23rd at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Approved: (J Clerk and ex-of icio clerk . the City. of Seal Beach I 2-9-98 I 2-23-98 Attest: Seal Beach, California February 23, 1998 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hastings Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brown moved, second by Fulton, to approve the order of the agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda, a conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) relating to anticipated litigation, a conference with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) with regard to existing litigation, and a liability claim pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95. By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:57 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the three items listed on the agenda, gave direction with regard to each, and that no further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 Approved: consent of the Council, clerk I