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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1996-08-12 I I I 7-22-96 I 8-12-96 reconvened at 8:32 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda and gave direction with respect to one of those items. The regular adjourned meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 8:32 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. By unanimous consent, the regular meeting was adjourned until Monday, August 12th at 6:45 p.m. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. Clerk and ex-offi of Seal Beach Approved: _~u_ ./~;)(//, Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California August 12, 1996 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:45 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Fulton Absent: Councilmember Hastings Councilmember Hastings was present in Closed Session. Also present: 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: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton None Hastings Motion carried CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the city Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda, a conference with legal counsel with regard to two issues of anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9b(A), and existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). By unanimous consent, the council adjourned 8-12-96 to closed session at 6:47 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:13 p.m. with Mayor Forsyth~ calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to recess this meeting until 8:15 p.m. to then reconvene this I meeting for the purpose of continuing the Closed Session. The meeting was recessed by unanimous consent at 7:14 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. the Council recessed the regular meeting and reconvened the regular adjourned meeting and by unanimous consent adjourned to Closed Session. The Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda and that no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT The regular adjourned meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:04 p.m. Clerk and ex-off~ of Seal Beach Approved: <f:{(_/~~~~~ Mayor I Attest: Seal Beach, California August 12, 1996 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:14 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Fulton Hastings Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Ms. McGlynn, Recreation Supervisor Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Hastings requested that Item "J" be removed from' the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, and" I I I 8-12-96 Councilmember Campbell requested that Item "E" be removed. Brown moved, second by Hastings, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Charles Antos, 17th Street, made reference to the public hearings and various ordinances and resolutions relating to the Main Street Specific Plan, final action on some included on this Council agenda, noted comments at the Planning Commission hearings with regard to a public/private partnership relating to parking, and said if that meanB the use of city money, that would indicate that the city has adequate money, therefore consideration should be given to repealing the utility users tax even though it has been stated that the utility tax could not be repealed this year for budget purposes. Ms. Reva Olson, Seal Beach, noted that the Planning Commission voted against the proposed BAD, BID, and assessment district for the reason that the taxpayers would be assessed, and contended that if the City enters a joint venture for private interest with public money that would be the same, and if that is the case there should be additional hearings or even a vote. She claimed that any ti~e the city goes into a partnership the City is the loser. Members of the Council questioned the occurrence of a discussion of a public/private partnership and the use of public monies. Mr. Dean Stewart, Fir Avenue, said upon moving to Seal Beach he became involved in the Parks and Recreation Commission, the College Park East Neighborhood Association, and the Founders Day Committee because he wanted this to be an even greater community. He cited his relationship with his Council representative as disappointing, a showing of bitterness towards many, and expressed his opinion that a Councilperson should represent the community not just those who worked on the election campaign. He asked why the disregard for volunteers, why the request to not work with a certain resident to obtain free park benches, a request that the Association not use butcher paper signs as ~t was thought they might be used for the opponents campaign, and a request for a list of paying Association members while having the knowledge that the non-paying volunteers could not volunteer, a list of volunteers for her subcommittees also requested. Mr. Stewart said he read in the local newspaper that he had been replaced on the Parks and Recreation Commission because a Commissioner was needed for the final Founders Day Committee meetings, however he stated the appointee knew nothing of the Founders Day Committee or chairing it, and requested an explanation as to what the urgency was to replace the position in that he was the Founders Day Committee Chair. Mr. Curt Castagna, Birchwood Avenue, said there are growing concerns of College Park East residents, the recent Planning Commission appointment being one, stated the newspapers and media are not the forum for conflict resolution however appears to be the only option, residents who did not support the Council representative's campaign are being left out, and that resident concerns are beyond the Bixby project, the lighting assessment, recycling, etc. Mr. Castagna requested leadership to bring College Park East together, urged that partnerships and alliances be built with the Association and homeowners, that the concerns of the residents be sought, and that the Council representative be part of the solution, not the problem. Ms. Pamela Sheldon, College Park East, said during the four months since the election she has received no information as to what is occurring as a result of the meetings the Council representative has had with the Bixby Company, of particular importance to her and other residents of the townhomes is the tennis facility. She reported having signed up for a committee 8-12-96 this last May, as requested by the Councilperson, however has heard nothing as yet. Ms. Sheldon asked if the Council representative would be willing to hold a town hall meeting for residents of College Park East to discuss the issues. Mr.-Marty Mahrer, College Park East, charged that the comments made were untruths, passed out a piece of literature that he claimed was distributed in College Park East to which he stated the Council I representative should take an action against as it is slanderous, reported there have been no meetings for four months, the Councilperson has not held office for four months, no secret meetings, nothing going on except conversations, yet said there was a citizens advisory group in the past that held secret meetings with Bixby for a number of years, the same people making comments. As to the Parks and Recreation Commission, he said the Council has only heard a part of the story and not the truth. Ms. Jill Stewart, Seal Beach, said her concern is basically with people of she and her husband's age wanting to be involved, and people wanting to volunteer to make the community a better place should be treated with respect. She added that they supported the election of the Council representative, therefore their comments do not constitute a personal issue. There being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed. COUNCIL ITEMS CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT - PARKS and RECREATION COMMISSION Campbell moved, second by Fulton, to confirm the appointment of Ms. Schelly Sustarsic as the District Four representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term ending July 1998. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "B" thru "N" Brown moved, second by Fulton, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "E" and "J", removed for separate consideration. B. 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. C. Approved regular demands numbered 13225 through 13409 in the amount of $449,607.62 payroll demands numbered 17466 through 17682, 17696 through 17909, and 17916 through 18144 in the amount of $670,080.48 and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. D. Approved the minutes of the June 17, 1996 regular adjourned meeting and the July 22, 1996 regular adjourned and regular meetings. F. Declared the District Five position on the Board of Appeals to be vacant. I G. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report for June, 1996. H. I 8-12-96 Held second reading and adopted Ordinance Number 1406 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CREATING THE "MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE" (SECTIONS 28-1250 et seq.) AND AMENDING SECTIONS 28-18-4.3 AND 28-2408.C TO MAINTAIN INTERNAL CONSISTENCY OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH (ZTA 96-3)" and held second reading and adopted Ordinance Number 1407 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 96-1, CHANGING THE ZONING TO DEPICT THE INCREASE OF APPROXIMATELY 14.8 ACRES OF "MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE" LAND AND APPROPRIATE DECREASES OF OTHER ZONING CATEGORIES WITHIN THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinances numbered 1406 and 1407 was waived. I. Held second reading and adopted Ordinance Number 1408 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 661 UPON THE EXPIRATION OF A FRANCHISE GRANTED TO STANDARD GAS COMPANY AND ITS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST, CHEVRON USA, AND ORDERING THE RELEASE OF THE SURETY BOND REQUIRED THEREIN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1408 was waived. I K. Bids were received until August 1, 1996 at 1:30 p.m. for one Walk Behind Trencher at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Eberhard Equipment AA Equipment Rentals Co. Direct Edge Inc. Vermeer No Bid No Bid $ 7,030.69 11,918.11 Authorized the purchase of one Walk Behind Trencher from Direct Edge, Inc. in the amount of $7,030.69. L. Received and filed the staff report relating to the Proposed Negative DeClaration, Emergency Spillway for Los Alamitos Retarding Basin, authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter, and instructed staff to forward this item to the Planning Commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. M. I Adopted Resolution Number 4495 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND FILING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT . POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1996/1997." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4495 was waived. N. Accepted the resignation of Dr. Anton Dahlman as the District Three representative to the Planning Commission and declared the position to be vacant. 8-12-96 AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE"CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "E" - RESIGNATION - SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION I Councilmember campbell requested that the resignation submitted by Mr. Joseph Palmer, the District Four representative to the Cable Communications Foundation, be held over. ITEM "J" - ARMY CORPS PERMIT APPLICATION - FILL OF WETLANDS - SUNSET HARBOR Noting this City's support for the Bolsa Chica wetlands, Councilmember Hastings inquired as to why the City would now support the County in the proposed filling of wetlands in order to construct a Sunset Harbor maintenance facility, pointing out also that there was no description of the mitigation measures. The Director of Development Services explained that the proposal is to fill approximately 1.32 acres of wetlands within the boundaries of Sunset Harbor to accommodate a beach maintenance facility that was initially proposed as part of a long range general development plan approved by the 'County of Orange and the Coastal Commission in 1990, the mitigation measures were set forth in the EIR and accepted by the County based upon the determinations of the Coastal Commission, the mitigation required in this case is on a two to one basis, creating an additional least tern nesting site within the boundaries of Sunset Aquatic Park, the tern an endangered bird species. He noted that the Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game, and the State Fish and wildlife Service all agreed that the mitigation was adequate for this development proposal. The I Director explained that the Park is within the boundaries of Seal Beach, however is owned and operated by the County, the development was approved by the County and the Coastal Commission however building permits and inspections will be through the City. It was noted also that the city had reviewed and submitted comments to the EIR in 1990. Mayor Forsythe questioned such an expenditure by the County so soon after the bankruptcy. Hastings moved, second by Brown to receive and file the staff report, authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter, and instructed staff to forward this item to the Planning Commission and the Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4496 - ROSSMOOR WALL DETACHMENT - LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION With regard to the request for the Local Agency Formation commission to initiate proceedings for the detachment of the territory on which the Rossmoor Center Wall lies, the City Manager reported that a similar action has been taken by the City of Los Alamitos, the Rossmoor Homeowners Association and the Rossmoor Community Services District have placed measures on I the November ballot which would formally accept ownership of the wall and create an assessment for repair and maintenance, thus it is logical to commence the LAFCO proceedings at this time to place the wall outside the city boundaries of both Seal Beach and Los Alamitos. Mayor Forsythe noted that the subject property is approximately nine hundred fifty feet. Fulton moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4496 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY FROM THE CITY, I I I .. J..' ... 8-12-96 OF SEAL BEACH ("ROSSMOOR WALL") . " By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4496 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried MONUMENT PROPOSAL - EISENHOWER PARK - VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS The City Manager stated this proposal is a request of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to place a monument in the northwesterly side of Eisenhower park, in the general vicinity of an existing monument, as a tribute to the memory of those who have given their lives on behalf of this Country. Councilman Fulton stated he and Councilmember Campbell attended the meeting where this item was considered and discussed, the plans were reviewed, and was favorably received. Councilman Fulton moved to approve the request to erect the monument. The cost was reported to be approximately $6700, the desire is to dedicate the monument by Veterans Day, and a suggestion was made that possibly the American Legion would consider supporting this effort as well. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion. Mayor Forsythe expressed concern with the size of the monument, six feet high, three feet wide, and one foot broad, the appearance being that it would block a walkway, and stated her preference for plans in a finalized form rather than handwritten ideas of a conceptual plan. Councilmember Hastings noted that the plants and shrubs in that area have intentionally been kept low to preserve the ocean view, stated the existing memorial is short and surrounded by plantings, also questioned the proposed monument size. Discussion continued with regard to the height and size of the monument, the impact on the view, the likelihood of public objection, the need for formal plans, etc. A suggestion was made that meetings be scheduled to allow the Council to discuss the memorial with representatives of the VFW directly, the Recreation Supervisor agreeing to schedule a meeting date and time. Councilman Brown moved a substitute motion to postpone this matter pending meetings between the Council and the VFW and agreement of a more appropriate design for the monument. Councilmember Hastings seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried CHILD CARE PROGRAM - MARINA CENTER The city Manager reported that the child care program at the Marina Center was started some years past with a small enrollment, over the years the program has grown to accommodate forty to sixty children between the ages of five to twelve for after-school care. He noted that such programs are required to be licensed by the State however Seal Beach has been operating for over a year without a State license, and at this point staff is seeking direction from the Council. He explained that the day to day operation of the program is basically self-sustaining as to one full time and part time employees however in taking into account the maintenance of the Center and the required modifications to the building and park grounds that are anticipated will be required by the State it is quite likely the program can not be maintained at the current cost. The Manager offered that there are alternative child care programs at McGaugh School, one provided by the Los Alamitos School District, the other privately operated, both have advised the City that openings exist for child care for the fall. He described the cost of the various programs dependent, upon the hours utilized, also the intent of the City to continue the tuition subsidy for qualifying families for child care under the 8-12-96 HousinglCommunity Development Block Grant program. The Manager acknowledged that child care is an essential service to any community, the intent is not to eliminate the service, rather to transfer the administration and location of the service, and offered consideration of the options to either 1) discontinue the program, notify parents of the other programs that are available at McGaugh School, and the continued financial I assistance for eligible participants; 2) continue the program for at least September through December while making application for a State license and determination of what improvements would be needed; or 3) postpone a decision until further information is available. Councilmember Hastings expressed some concern with the cost difference, inquired as to how many children are receiving the benefit of the HICD subsidy are from out-of- county, and if the local children will continue to be eligible for the subsidy. The Manager responded that he had been advised that of the forty-five in the child care program as of June five were district transfers from outside the city limits, forty were presumably Seal Beach residents. Councilmember Hastings stressed the importance of using the HICD monies for the benefit of local children, cited the fact that the child care program is not licensed, in her opinion should not operate without the license, the amount of money to make the necessary improvements to the Center is unknown, there is question as to whether this program is a necessity given similar programs at McGaugh School, the Center is a public facility and park meant for use by all residents, yet it is important that the McGaugh programs are able to assume these children. Mayor Forsythe cited the same concerns and moved to discontinue the child care program at the Marina Community Center given the I fact that the city does not have the required State license to operate the program, that parents be notified of the other available programs at McGaugh School, and that Community Development Block Grant financial assistance continue to be offered to eligible participants. She clarified that the motion is contingent upon the children being accommodated in the other programs, if openings are not available then this matter will need to be reconsidered. Councilmember Hastings seconded the motion and added that there be a local residency requirement to receive the HICD financial subsidy. It was clarified that notification is to be made to those families that were enrolled in the program as of last June. The City Attorney recommended that the County be contacted to verify the intended use of the HICD monies. AYES: NOES: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Fulton, Hastings None Motion carried CITY MANAGER REPORTS The Manager reported that a committee comprised of representatives of cities made a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors with regard to the on-going County library financial crisis, which has been approved. He explained that the plan will establish a public library board composed of the majority of the cities, effective January, 1997, that will allow cities a I say as to library policies and fiscal matters, will separate the libraries from the County administrative bureaucracy to be administered on a more local or regionalized level, and given the fact that the County adopted a budget that allowed the library system to utilize its reserves, operating at a $3 million deficit to the current fiscal year, the cities committee recommended that that not be allowed and that there be a balanced budget by January 1997 through expenditure reductions now, rather than later, to allow an evaluation of where service levels will need to be reduced, also proposes a cost equity formula between the cities. He reported that the County I I I " I '," I,. - 8-12-96 librarian will be meeting with representatives of the cities next week to review the numbers and options to continue library services which may involve reduced hours, and further reduction of staff over the twenty-seven percent thus far. To the question of Mayor Forsythe as to how the property tax of some donor cities generates more than their libraries cost while a city like Seal Beach is being subsidized, it was explained that it is a percentage of the property tax based upon the size of the community, in the case of Seal Beach it is relatively small. Councilman Brown noted reference to the property tax contribution of Seal Beach and Los Alamitos to the libraries, specifically the North Seal Beach branch, however there has been no reference to a tax contribution from the Rossmoor area, the residents of which utilize that library frequently. He expressed his belief that the library system can operate more cost effectively through the use of volunteers, an issue that he and the County librarian do not agree, however stated the newly acquired Leisure World library is operating successfully with volunteers. The Mayor noted that La Palma is now using volunteers, and concurred that the North Seal Beach facility is actually used by the three areas in that Los Alamitos does not have a library within that city. The city Manager offered that there is about a $101,000 shortage in the operation of the Mary Wilson branch, that in comparison to the generation of $2.7 million in tax dollars with a cost of $1.3 million in Irvine, thus the opinion that there should be a greater contribution to the Mary Wilson facility. Councilman Brown mentioned that the figures he has seen shows an approximate $250,000 deficit for the two libraries, to which he offered a suggestion that the three communities could combine to form a library district with an assessment in the range of twenty-five to fifty cents a month. The Manager acknowledged that that was one option considered in the study of the entire library system, the initial consensus was that the system needed to be larger than just a branch or two to maintain its integrity, at this point in time the shortfall is the equivalent of sixteen hours a week, or two days, that the library could be closed. To that a suggestion was offered that possibly the North Seal Beach branch could be open on the days that Mary Wilson would be closed. To a request of Councilmember Campbell for clarification of meetings with the Bixby Company, the Manager stated that in late Maya representative of Bixby approached the city to initiate proceedings for grading permits for two of three parcels, at that time an inquiry was made as to their plans to which the response was some uncertainty however that interest had been indicated to them by commercial prospects with regard to the tennis court and Lampson Avenue sites, which they indicated an intent to go forward with unless the City wished to propose alternatives for consideration. That message was relayed to the Council to determine if there was an interest in discussing some type of conceptual development, the result of that was the City Manager, Councilmember Campbell, and several citizens meeting with Bixby representatives relating to commercial development concepts, an alternative to the prior mixed use concept, the desire being to reach some form of agreement in concept that could be presented to College Park East residents for consideration. He clarified that there have been three such meetings. Councilman Brown added that he and Councilmember Campbell had been looking into a possible future use for the vacant Boston Store and the area in general which in turn led to the discussions with the Bixby as well. The Manager reported having met with the Department of Boating and Waterways during his recent trip to Sacramento, discussing with them the City's grant application for a sand nourishment project on the east beach, the response thus far is positive as .. a:-12-96 to the application, the application a first step, then finance committee review, forwarded to the Governor by January and at. that point the City can take part in the hearing process. He also reported having discussions with the Governors office with regard to financial concerns as a result of recent legislative acts. COUNCIL ITEMS To comments directed to her earlier in the meeting, Councilmember campbell responded that she had no bitter feelings towards the former Parks and Recreation Commission representative; there is no blacklist; neither Founders Day or his interest and involvement in the community had anything to do with his removal from that position; he did not work on her campaign however his wife is a friend of the person who was her campaign manager; newly elected Councilmembers review the representatives to the various boards and commissions and have a responsibility to appoint the best people to them, and the new appointee has demonstrated her qualifications; those who worked on her campaign were mostly young people; stated a community meeting was held in May and a newsletter was distributed as well; and the North Seal Beach Community Center has been reserved for another community meeting on September 11th with a newsletter distributed prior to. with regard to College Park East community committees, councilmember Campbell described several of them, said they are moving forward, named appointments that have been made, some committees have met, some are scheduling community projects, however there has been a certain amount of delay as a result of the vacation season. As to refuse containers, councilmember Campbell announced they have been ordered, should be delivered to the refuse contractor by mid-August, they will be sixty gallons unless a one hundred gallon is requested, and suggested that once the greenwaste bins are in use that the residents take note of how much less the regular refuse bin is used, which may lead to a future size reduction of the regular bin. councilmember Campbell reported that a vote was taken at the last League of cities meeting for the at-large representative to the Council of Governments, Mr. Bauer, Huntington Beach, and Mr. Herzog, Lake Forest, were the candidates however neither received the required number of votes, this appearing to be a north/south County issue, however a vote will again be taken at the next meeting, and her intent is to support Mr. Bauer. Councilmember Campbell stated for her to be involved with the College Park East Neighborhood Association would constitute a conflict of interest. She announced a Neighborhood Association sponsored 'concert in the park' on August 18th at Heather Park and invited all to attend. Councilman Brown advised he will be writing an article regarding agenda item "L", the Emergency Spillway for the Los Alamitos Retarding Basin, for an upcoming edition of the newspaper. Councilmember Hastings commended city Manager, Mr. Till, .upon being profiled in the recent city Lights pUblication of the Orange County League of Cities. She announced an upcoming Surfrider Foundation beach party fund raiser on August 24th at the First Street beach from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., also a celebration and rally in support of the Bolsa Chica wetlands to be held on September 21st from 11:00 until 3:00 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no further Oral communications. ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the Council recessed to the 6:45 p.m. adjourned meeting at 8:30 p.m. to continue to meet in Closed Session. The Council reconvened at 9:03 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. The city Attorney announced that the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda, no action was taken. I I I I I I ". 8-12-96 / 8-26-96 The regular adjourned meeting of 6:45 p.m. was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:04 p.m. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn this meeting until Monday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:04 p.m. Clerk and ex-o of Seal Beach Aproved: ~~~ /aZ:A.A4 ~'-=-, - Ma'yor '" Attest: Seal Beach, California August 26, 1996 The regular adjourned meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this date was cancelled due to the lack of Closed Session items requiring discussion. /~ , ! , Seal Beach, California August 26, 1996 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Fulton, Hastings Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badum, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Chief Stearns, Police Department Ms. MCGlynn, Recreation Supervisor Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk