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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1995-11-13 I I I 10-30-95 / 11-13-95 Reserve Center, and said this concern is addressed in the new Noise study as well. She asked that this' demon~tration be scheduled for the 27th meetinq. Councilman Laszlo asked that a copy of the referenced petition be provided to the Council. Mayor Hastinqs asked if any public presentation could be aqendized separately. The City Attorney advised that such presentations do need to be part of the public hearinq process. Councilman Laszlo pointed out that the Council has the ability to establish quidelines for the public hearinqs, includinq time limits, and there has not been a problem with allowinq presentations in the past. Discussion continued. A suqqestion was made that with reqard to a presentation by a qroup of persons that a representative of that qroup be desiqnated to do so, thus eliminatinq repetitive testimony. The city Attorney recalled that in the past a number of rebuttals were allowed from both points of view durinq such hearinqs, there was flexibility in the hearinqs, stated there would be no problem in allowinq Bixby to make their presentation, then the residents, rebuttals for and aqainst, however the applicant is entitled to a final statement under due process, the residents must be qiven a fair opportunity to be heard under due process as well. There appeared to be a consensus of the Council to outline a format for the Bixby hearinqs at the next meetinq prior to the hearinqs commencinq. To Dr.Rosenman's inquiry if the tree ordinance item would be on the next aqenda, Council indicated a desire that it not be, however in the near future. There beinq no further comments from the audience, Mayor Hastinqs declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the council, to adjourn the meetinq until November 13th, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent, the meetinq was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. a,-.a:h~ CJ.<tfl' Clerk an ex-off1c 0 lerk of the Cb1'ty of Seal Beach ~ Approved: Attest: Seal Beach, California November 13, 1995 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in reqular adjourned session at 6:05 p.m. with Mayor Hastinqs callinq the meetinq to order with the Salute to the Flaq. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hastinqs Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo 11-13-95 Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barro~, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Laszlo moved, second by Brown, to approve the order of the agenda as presented. I AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the city Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda, Stark versus City of Seal Beach, Jay S. Bulmash versus city of Seal Beach, City of south El Monte versus Southern California JPIA, and Youngerman versus City of Seal Beach, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b),. public employee employment relating to the position of City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 65957, and a conference with the City's labor negotiator with regard to the Police Officers Association pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:08 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:23 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling I the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had met in Closed Session to discuss the items on the agenda, the Council received a report with regard to the Stark and Bulmash matters, authorized a not to exceed amount of $2500 for the city to join the city of South El Monteisouthern California JPIA case, a report on the Youngerman case, gave direction with regard to the anticipated litigation, gave direction relating to the personnel and negotiation items, and no other action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Approved: of the Attest: I I I I 11-13-95 Seal Beach, California November 13, 1995 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:25 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting order with the Salute to the Flag. to ROLL CU.T. Present: Mayor Hastings Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, city Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badum, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA The city Attorney reported that Item "CC", the Bixby Old Ranch Golf Course Development Plan, has been withdrawn by the applicant therefore the public hearing relating thereto will not be held, and that staff has recommended that Item "K", the ordinance abolishing the position of Director of Recreation and Parks, be continued to a later date. The Director of Development Services requested Items "R" and "s" be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion as there have been some changes in circumstances since preparation of the agenda. Councilmember Forsythe also requested Item "s" be removed and that Item "X" be considered in conjunction with Item "D". Forsythe moved, second by Brown, to approve the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried A member of the audience inquired as to when Item "K" will be considered. The Mayor said possibly on November 27th. The city Manager stated he had requested additional time to allow the opportunity to review the organizational change proposed by Item "K" in the context of a broader review of the organizational structure and downsizing that the City has undergone thus far, with a more comprehensive report to Council thereafter. The Manager acknowledged a reorganizational plan that Mr. Bankston was working towards, stated that would be part of his review, and offered to provide a brief status report for Council at the next meeting. The member of the audience requested a fiscal analysis of abolishing the position of Director of Recreation and Parks. PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION - MILDRED SPROUSE Mayor Hastings read in full a proclamation honoring Ms. Mildred Sprouse, Seal Beach resident since 1944. The Mayor cited her long time community involvement, the first female mail carrier, organized the first Girl Scout troop for young residents of Seal Beach, started an annual poetry contest in conjunction with McGaugh school, and has been a fifty year member of the Womens Club of Seal Beach. Mayor Hastings publicly recognized Ms. Sprouse for her accomplishments and involvement in this community, noting that the proclamation had been presented 11-13-95 initially at a recent meeting of the Womens Club. Ms. Sprouse expressed appreciation for the recognition and stated this honor is nearly as enjoyable as her work with children has been. MADD AWARD - POLICE OFFICERS Mr. Bob Marlow, representing MADD, stated this is likely the most comprehensive officer award program in the country, I recognizing any officer having more than twenty-five DUI arrests for a fiscal year, and introduced Ms. Ellers a Mother Against Drunk Driving. He cited drunk driving as one of the most devastating problems in the country and stated the arrests made by police officers are in fact saving lives. Mr. Marlow read in full the plaque awarded to Officer Steve staley for thirty DUI arrests between June 1994 and June 1995 and to Officer Marcia Gordon for seventy-five such arrests over the same period of time. Other representatives of the Police Department and Chief Stearns joined the presentation, the Chief expressing appreciation for the recognition and noted that the representatives of the MADD program present have personally experienced the tragedy associated with drinking and driving. The Mayor conveyed appreciation to the officers and the representatives of MADD. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bill Erickson, College Park East, made reference to the withdrawal of the Bixby project and inquired as to what now happens with regard to the Environmental Impact Report. The City Attorney responded that the EIR has not been certified therefore has no force or effect, and explained that should the applicant reapply for an identical project the City would then need to make a I determination as to whether there has been any change to circumstances that would require additional environmental review, possibly a supplement to the EIR, and if a different project were proposed possibly portions of the EIR would apply however that is only speculation at this point, noted further that a time frame for that is uncertain and confirmed that additional Environmental Quality Control Board review would be required. Mr. Jerry Dominquez, Regional Manager for the Southern California Edison Company, spoke to proposed Resolution Number 4418, citing some concerns with its language, more specifically that the electrical facilities are an unnecessary hazard and result in detrimental effects, etc. stating an uncertainty as to whether that falls within the purview of the City, and pointed out that the Edison Company is regulated by the State Public utilities Commission and the federal government as to its facilities. Mr. Dominquez noted that it was likely unfortunate that the EQCB did not request information from him or the Edison Company with regard to safety issues. Dr. Rosenman, Seal Beach, offered that during the proceedings of the EQCB the staff had been asked to gather information from various sources, and said he was quite certain that one of those sources would have been the Edison Company. Dr. Paul Yost, Schooner Way, said this issue has been before the EQCB on three occasions, Mr. Dominquez had been made aware of those discussions thus had an opportunity to provide any pertinent I information. Mr. Marty Mahar, College Park East, made reference to an Orange County Register article relating to consideration by the City Council of the Bixby development proposal, to which he criticized a quote of Councilman Doane with regard to the discussions and comments at the Planning Commission hearings, and expressed his opinion that the people had an opportunity to speak, listen, and determine where their sentiments were during those hearings. He cited in particular information that came forward with regard to flooding and traffic, both of which are prOblematic and will not be resolved in the near future, also suggested the Council member seek education as to the time frame I I I ..~ . r' .J ': >,j.' . 11-13-95 and documentation that is required for the process of a draft EIR, a final EIR, and corresponding minutes of record for such proposed projects. councilman Doane requested to see the article in which he was allegedly quoted. Mr. Robert Reince, Loyola Plaza, noted his particular interest in agenda items "D" and "X" relating to power lines and their danger, stating that as more information is known it is imperative that the Council continue to move in the direction it has thus far, also mentioned the existing power lines in Edison Park, close to College Park West homes, and a contention ten years ago was that they were the basis for losing his home to fire, also that residents of the area will soon be addressing the trimming of Park trees and the power lines with the Edison Company. Mr. Reince said the Council would soon be receiving another copy of his communication of last June, and cited the patience of Loyola Plaza residents thus far with regard to the concerns addressed in that letter. Mr. Lionel Okin, Leisure World, stated that during testimony at the Bixby hearings that were held in the Rossmoor area a comment was made by the City's noise expert that there was a means of mitigating noise prOblems in the dwellings through the nature of their construction, which Mr. Okin deemed to mean by not opening the windows, however his testimony was misconstrued in the minutes of that hearing as meaning noise resulting during construction rather than noise mitigation through construction. Ms. Fran Johnson, Coastline Drive, announced a telethon to be cablecast on Wednesday evening to benefit the Animal Care Center. Mr. Mario Voce, Seal Beach, objected to the recent trimming of the Main Street trees, claiming that they were severely and unnecessarily pruned from an arboristic standpoint, that they should have been trimmed during the fall, and stated his desire that an upcoming tree ordinance will address such concerns. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. INTRODUCTION At the request of Mayor Hastings, Councilmember Forsythe introduced Mr. Keith Till, City Manager select from a field of one hundred forty applicants. She stated Mr. Till has a perception and vision of Seal Beach that the Council and its residents have, and his experience will serve to carry the City forward to be fiscally healthy. Mr. Till expressed appreciation, stating he is honored to have been selected and it is a privilege to come to Seal Beach. COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD The appointment to fill the District One vacancy on the Civil Service Board was held over. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NUMBER 4418 - 66kV POWER LINES - ALTERNATIVE Councilmember Forsythe requested modifications to proposed Resolution 4418, that the second and sixth citations be amended to read "...which serve as a parallel power transmission source" and "...constitutes an unnecessary exposure for...", then read the Resolution in its entirety entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PETITIONING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON AND ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND AESTHETICALLY ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO THE 66kV POWER LINES ADVERSELY IMPACTING THE CITY." Councilmember Forsythe noted having met with Mr. Dominguez of Edison last week to discuss the power lines and a remedy thereto, said she believed there is some confusion as to what these lines actually do as Edison advised they were a backup power source, however during a meeting this date with Rockwell representatives it was learned that they run parallel with the existing power source, there is a small loop that runs to a Rockwell substation -and a larger 11-13-95 loop. She read a letter of this date from Rockwell offering to work jointly in addressing the community's health and safety concerns, stating that nearly $10,000 has been invested to review Rockwell's power needs and in-house generator operations, to develop preliminary power designs, and understand SCE maintenance impact, and that potential solutions offered to SCE, with which they intend to proceed, is to invest an additional I $112,000 to modify their existing generating systems, allowing SCE to put Feeder 1 in cold standby by the end of February, 1996, a solution that will resolve the concerns of Dr. Yost regarding electro-magnetic radiation and noise, also offering to support efforts to address the issue of aesthetics. . Councilmember Forsythe suggested that the next step would be for representatives of Seal Beach to meet with Edison as well as Rockwell for final resolution. Ms. Banboian, Rockwell, stated that as soon as the concerns of Dr. Yost were raised Rockwell commenced addressing them proactively, discussions have been ongoing, Rockwell is planning a significant investment for in- house generators to respond to the issues of AMF and facilities. Mr. Badley, Rockwell, expressed desire that Rockwell be involved in any future discussions the city may have with Edison. The Mayor asked if a citizen representative would be present at those meetings. Dr. Yost commended Rockwell for being responsive to his concerns, and extended appreciation for their being a good neighbor in the community. Mr. Dominguez, Edison, noted that there have been communications with Dr. Yost and others in the community regarding this issue, that Edison is working with Rockwell regarding additional generating capacity and when that is completed Edison would be in a position to de- energize the 66kV line, probably sometime after the first of the year, and to abandonment, Mr. Dominguez stated that at the I present time Rockwell will need those lines in place as an alternative to their service, however an alternate route is being looked at for the existing lines, if that can be accomplished then those lines could be removed. It was confirmed that Dr. Yost would be involved in upcoming meetings, and the City Manager offered to schedule such meetings within a couple of weeks. Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4418 as amended. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "BB" Mayor Hastings read the items on the Consent Calendar for information of the public. Councilman Laszlo stated he wished to pose a question relating to Item "T". Brown moved, second by Doane, to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Item "K", to be considered at a later date, Items "R", "S" and "T", removed for separate consideration, and Item "X", considered in conjunction with Resolution Number 4418. 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 unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I F. Approved regular demands numbered 10710' through 10883 in the amount of $978,984.24, payroll demands numbered 14287 through' 14487 in the amount of $288,674.53, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. ',.L ' . .~ :. y. I Approved the minutes of the August 29, 1995 regular adjourned meeting, the August 31, 1995 regular adjourned meeting, the October 5, 1995 special meeting, the October 6, 1995 regular adjourned meeting, the October 9, 1995 regular adjourned meeting, and the October 9, 1995 regular meeting. Denied the claim for damages of Mr. Kevin Leitch and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. I. Denied the claim for damages of Ms. Mary Ann S. Turley and referred same to the city's liability attorney and adjuster. G. H. J. Denied the claim for damages of Mr. steven Snyder and referred same to the city's liability attorney and adjuster. L. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report for period ending September 10, 1995. M. Received and filed proclamation citing October, 1995 as "Seal Beach Days" and October 29, 1995 as "Seal Beach Founder's Day." N. Received and filed the proclamation recognizing Jack Haley for his efforts with the Community Safety Office. Adopted Resolution Number 4419 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY AMENDMENTS FOR THE 1995/96 FISCAL YEAR (GUM GROVE PARK - RENTAL)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4419 was waived. I O. P. Adopted Resolution Number 4420 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING BUDGETARY AMENDMENTS FOR THE 1995/96 FISCAL YEAR (ADA MODIFICATIONS - MARINA CENTER.)" By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4420 was waived. I Q. Approved a one year lease extension between the city of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Play Group for use of the Marina Community center/Park for the period September 1, 1995 through August 31, 1996. Adopted Resolution Number 4422 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A I DESIGNATED AGENT I FOR CLAIMS UNDER FEDERAL DISASTER RELIEF & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1968." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4422 was waived. U. V. Adopted Resolution Number 4423 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH 11-13-95 11-13-95 W. THE BANX OF AMERICA, AND FIRST INTERSTATE BANX, AND AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE SIGNATURES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4395." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4423 was waived. Held second reading and adopted Ordinance Number 1396 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1396 was waived. I x. (Considered in conjunction with Resolution Number 4418, received and filed Environmental Quality Control Board Resolution 95-2 relating to the Southern California Edison 66kV power lines). Y. Adopted Ordinance Number 1400 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 26, 1996, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION ON SAID DATE, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1400 was waived. I Z. Adopted Resolution Number 4424 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 26th, 1996 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE, AND FURTHER REQUESTING SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON MARCH 26, 1996." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4424 was waived. AA. Adopted Resolution Number 4415 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 26, 1996." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 44a5 was waived. I BB. Approved the plans and specifications for the Cove Area Drain Repair, Project Number 666, and adopted Resolution Number 4426 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF "THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I I I ~ ; ,,". J ": '," . . .,,'<: 11-13-95 CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE COVE AREA STORM DRAIN REPAIR PROJECT TO BE OF URGENT NECESSITY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS FOR SAID PROJECT TO BE LET WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Resolution Number 4426 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "K" - PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1399 - DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND PARKS POSITION Brown moved, second by Hastinqs, to continue this item to a future date. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEM "R" - NAVAL WEAPONS STATION - INSTALLATION RESTORATION PROGRAM The Director of Development Services reported that this item relates to the onqoinq Installation Restoration proqram and the identification of sites where there has been some type of contamination as a result of past practices on the Naval Weapons Station. He noted that the Navy has established a Restoration Advisory Board comprised of some twenty-three members that reviews all relevant documentation and submits comments to the consultants to the Navy, that city staff prepared a draft response letter to the Site Inspection Report, additional concerns were then brouqht forth at the last meetinq of the Board and staff has in turn prepared a revised response to address the most siqnificant concerns of the Board, primarily relatinq to further evaluation of certain sites relative to soil and water contamination. Dr. Rosenman mentioned that this item has not come before the Environmental Quality Control Board, suqqested that it should as he did not believe there is a time urqency on the item, thus would allow the EQCB input to the response. The Director said it was uncertain whether or not there is a time constraint for comments in this case, however it was mentioned at the Board meetinq that this is the Final Report, also that comments to it would be accepted for consideration, and suqqested that this letter be forwarded, the matter be referred to the EQCB as well, and that any deadline for comments be verified to allow further comment from the EQCB. The Manaqer suqqested that this letter note that further comments may be forthcominq. Brown moved, second by Laszlo, to receive and file the staff report, instructed the Mayor to siqn the proposed response letter as revised, that this matter be referred to the Environmental Quality Control Board for consideration and comment, and the Planninq Commission and the Archaeoloqical Advisory Committee for information purposes. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEM "S" - BOLSA CHICA - WETLAND RESTORATION I LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT The Director of Development Services noted this item is a draft comment letter to the California Coastal Commission reqardinq the upcominq hearinqs on the Bolsa Chica project. He reported that information was received from the Commission this date that consideration of the County submittal of the Land Use Amendment will not occur on November 16th as the Koll Corporation has requested a continuance, likely until January, yet there has not 11-13-95 been a determination as to whether the Commission will consider the Federal Consistency Application by the U. S. Fish and 'Wildlife Service or the two Port amendments regarding wetlands mitigation in the Bolsa Chica area on November 16th, however the recommendation would be to authorize the Mayor to sign the comment letter for forwarding irregardless of when the entire issue is considered. In reference to the 'City Recommendation' I portion of the letter, Councilmember Forsythe requested that the paragraph be deleted in that from her perception she could not see two thousand four hundred homes as being any less damaging than the three thousand two hundred homes. She noted that traveling from the south to Seal Beach Boulevard during prime time morning hours currently takes approximately forty minutes, as an alternative people are using the greenbelt area through Sunset Beach and should this number of homes be built the same type of use could happen along the Seal Beach greenbelt. Councilmember Forsythe expressed her preference that the letter reflect no development or recreation development. She expressed a critical view of the County agencies and individuals that have and are crippling small businesses and mandating cities towards bankruptcy, the same agencies that have approved the massive developments that creates the need for regulations and mandates and the same individuals that are funded by the special interest groups that profit from these decisions, to which she predicted considerable problems for Seal Beach as a result of the Koll development. Councilmember Forsythe said the news report she received was that the County rather than Koll that had requested postponement, and asked that staff keep the Council apprised as to when the project is expected to be heard by the Commission so that public comments can be directed to this project. The Director suggested that it would be appropriate for public I comments to be forwarded now. Brown moved, second by Forsythe, to authorize the Mayor to sign the comment letter as amended by Councilmember Forsythe, authorize the Director of Development Services to attend and present the statement of the city to the Coastal Commission at such time as it is heard, receive and file the staff report, and forward same to the Planning commission, Environmental Quality Control Board, and Archaeological Advisory Committee for information purposes. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, ~szlo None Motion carried ITEM "T" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 4421 - JOINT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION - USED OIL RECYCLING In response to comments of Councilmember Laszlo relating to the fee charged for the disposal of used oil and the means of disposing of same when oil is changed at a location not designated for disposal, the Director of Development Services stated the four cent disposal fee has been charged since 1991, that the designated location in Seal Beach is currently accepting oil and it is likely that arrangements have been made by other service stations for the collection and transport of used oil to a designated site for disposal. Laszlo moved, second by Brown, to adopt Resolution Number 4421 I entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING A JOINT USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4421 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEM "cc" - BIXBY OLD RANCH GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT PLAN This item was removed from consideration at the request of the applicant. I I I ,r1' ." 11-13-95 CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager reported that he has either held or scheduled meetings with representatives of the Department of Water and Power, the College Park East Neighborhood Association, the Leisure World Administration and Board members, CalSan Disposal, the Chamber of Commerce, and the orange County Transportation Authority, and his intent is to provide Council with a report relating to these meetings incorporated with some of the issues that staff feels are important in an effort towards prioritization and direction from the Council. COUNCIL REPORTS With regard to major crimes in Seal Beach, Councilman Doane announced that Seal Beach has one of the highest arrest and conviction rates of major crimes of any city in California, and commended the Police Department for their record. Police Detective MUllins, on behalf of the Police Department and the Police Officers Association, expressed appreciation for the comments of Councilman Doane and stated the officers are proud to be serving the City of Seal Beach. Councilmember Brown announced a meeting to be held in Leisure World the following morning for the purpose of discussing flood related issues and what can be done whether or not FEMA assists the City, noted the agenda item to proceed with an improvement to aid a flooding situation in the Hill area, and further announced a meeting to be held November 30th at the Growin' Tree Preschool as a first step towards a flood protection plan for the area of Seal Beach Boulevard and Electric Avenue. Councilman Laszlo noted that the trees adjacent to the homes in the vicinity of Bluebell Park seem to have a disease and are turning brown to which he requested an inspection and report. He reported once again that cellular telephone towers are being located along the freeway corridors, one in the vicinity of Almond and Aster is located on Bixby property. Councilmember Forsythe stated the staff is attempting to resolve her concerns at this time. Mayor Hastings read a letter from Comcast Cable announcing that the Comcast customer service personnel recently took first place in a competition, 'cable feud", a series of questions relating to each team's own programming, the award reflective of Comcast's efforts to provide top quality service to its customers. The Mayor complicated Mr. Bob Eagle and the Public Works Department personnel for clearing the trees and shrubbery overgrowth from an area in the easterly portion of downtown where homeless persons have been living which posed a public safety concern, however noted that a little more trimming will still be necessary. In response to Mayor Hastings, the Director of Development Services acknowledged a meeting of the California Shore and Beach Preservation Society in San Diego commencing on Wednesday, and stated that he and the Public Works Director will be attending that meeting on Friday to gather any information on means of restoring beaches that have experienced sand erosion, and possibly make contact with some of the federal representatives to make them aware of this City's problems and needs, Senator Feinstein being one of the speakers. Mayor Hastings asked that staff gather and present the pictures that were previously taken of the Seal Beach erosion situation, as was provide to Assemblyperson Doris Allen. Councilmember Forsythe inquired if staff had contacted the Army Corps with regard to available sand, to which the Director of Development Services reported that a call had been placed however there has been no response as yet. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. 11-13-95 I 11-27-95 ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, November 27th at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent, the meeting was ~ourned at 8:55 p.m. () ~ I Clerk and ex-off1d10 of Seal Beach Approved: Attest: Seal Beach, California November 27, 1995 The city Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular I 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, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Brown moved, second by Doane, to approve the order of the agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION I The city Attorney announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda. By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:32 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:45 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order. The city Attorney reported that the Council had met in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda, the County of Orange versus Merrill Lynch pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), and anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b).