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Seal Beach, California
September 27, 1993
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Forsythe
Counci1members Brown, Doane, Hastings, Laszlo
Absent: None
Also present: Mr. Bankston, city Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the city Council would meet in
Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) to
discuss a matter of pending litigation where, in the opinion of
the city Council, there is significant exposure to litigation, to
also discuss labor negotiations. By unanimous consent, the .
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m. A majority of
the City Council reconvened at 6:29 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe
calling the meeting to order. The city Attorney reported the
Council had discussed the items previously identified, gave
direction to the city Manager, and no other action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Brown moved, second by Forsythe, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30
p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe
None
Hastings, Laszlo
Motion carried
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Seal Beach, California
September 27, 1993
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:
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Mayor Forsythe
Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Hastings, Laszlo
Absent:
None
Also present:
Mr. Bankston, city Manager
Mr. Barrow, city Attorney
Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development
Services
Mrs. Stoddard, Director of Administrative
Services
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to waive the 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.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None Motion carried
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AGENDA AMENDED
With unanimous consent of the City council, Presentations were
considered at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 4258 and RESOLUTION NUMBER 4259 - COMMENDING
RYAN CORBIN and CHET CORBIN - P.O.S.T. EXPLORER SCOUTS
Resolution Number 4258 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING RYAN CORBIN
FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY" and Resolution Number 4259
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING CHET CORBIN FOR HIS SERVICE TO
OUR COMMUNITY" were read in full by Mayor Forsythe. Doane moved,
second by Hastings, to adopt Resolutions Numbered 4258 and 4259
as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None Motion carried
The Mayor presented Ryan and Chet Corbin with copies of the
Resolutions to a round of congratulatory applause from those
present.
ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER AICUZ STUDY - UPDATE REPORT I
Lt. Col. Gormally introduced himself and Col. Davies and recalled
having previously advised the Council of the efforts of the
center to obtain a letter from the Department of the Army to
authorize the use of Air Force criteria to revise the Air
Installation Compatible Use Zone Study. Lt. Col. Gormally
reported that the Department of Army letter has been received,
the study has just been initiated, intended to be completed in a
timely manner, the goal being to provide the Base, the cities and
the county with a document with which everyone can live, and as
the process proceeds the cities, county, developers, land owners,
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etc., will be provided copies of the revised document to seek
input prior to its presentation to the Department of the Army for
final approval. Lt. Col. Gormally provided each member of the
Council with a copy of the authorizing letter. Mayor Forsythe
expressed appreciation for the update.
JUNIOR WOMEN's CLUB - DONATION
Ms. Rosie Brown, President of the Junior Women's Club, and Ms.
Mary Johnson, presented a donation of $8,000 towards the
playground equipment at Marina Park, a check from Ms. Joan
stegman as well, a supporter of all of the Junior's projects, and
extended appreciation to the community for the support afforded
the fund raising activities of the Junior's. The donation was
accepted with appreciation to the Junior Women's Club.
McGAUGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL
Mayor Forsythe said an UPdate regarding this activity will be
postponed until a time closer to the holding of the McGaugh
School Carnival.
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION
Mayor Forsythe proclaimed October 3rd through October 9th, 1993
as "Fire Prevention Week." Capt. Ferdig accepted the
proclamation on behalf of Chief Holms and the Orange County Fire
Department, and extended an invitation to all to attend the
October 9th "Open House" at the Orange County fire stations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Forsythe declared Oral C01\\l\\unications open. Mr. Mario
Voce, 730 Catalina Avenue, said he was unable to remain at the
meeting until the pUblic hearing item and wished to express his
opposition to the extension of hours for the Seaside Grill and
support of the appeal. Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal Beach, inquired as
to the status of his suggestion to contact large chain firms to
develop/locate on the property adjacent to Seal Beach Boulevard
(Hellman) in an effort to generate revenue to the city.
Councilman Brown advised that interest has been solicited of the
Wolmart and K-Mart stores, and concurred that the interest of a
home improvement facility could also be sought. Sol John, 330 -
12th Street, spoke for locating a police substation at the pier
as well as at Main Street/Pacific Coast Highway, and said he was
glad to return from his vacation. There being no further
comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral communications closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "G" thru "0"
Hastings moved, second by Brown, to approve the reco1\\l\\ended
action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. In
response to an audience inquiry, the city Manager noted that Item
"Q" is merely a status report from the Tobacco Control Committee
and calls for the scheduling of a pUblic hearing for October
11th.
G. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting
of September 1~, 1993.
H.
Approved regular demands numbered 3252 through
3366 in the amount of $822,568.30 and payroll
demands numbered 3471 through 3684 in the
amount of $281,508.15 as approved by the
Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to
be drawn on the Treasury for same.
I. Received and filed the monthly investment
report as of August 31, 1993.
J. Adopted Resolution Number 4260 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS."
By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 4260 was waived.
Authorized the Mayor to sign a response
letter on behalf of the city relating to
the 1993 Regional Mobility Discussion
Document - Proposed 1993 Regional
Comprehensive Plan - Southern California
Association of Governments, instructed
staff to forward same to the Planning
Commission and Environmental Quality
Control Board for information purposes,
and received and filed the staff report.
L. Received and filed the status report
relating to Drainage and Traffic
Improvements for Pacific Coast Highway
(curb, gutter and sidewalks) in the
Sunset Beach area between Warner Avenue
and Anderson Street.
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M. Adopted Resolution Number 4261 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF THE
NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TURNPOCKETS LOCATED
AT THE MAIN STREET/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
INTERSECTION." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 4261 was'waived.
Rescinded Resolution Number 4222 "AUTHORIZING
A. LOAN FROM THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH GENERAL
FUND TO THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FOR PAYMENT OF THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY's CONTRIBUTION TO THE EDUCATION
REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND."
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O. Adopted Resolution Number 4262 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, RECORDING INDEBTEDNESS OF THE
SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000 PLUS
ACCRUED INTEREST FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS OF
JUNE 30, 1993." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 4262 was waived.
P. Proclaimed October 3rd through October 9th,
1993 as "National Mental Illness Awareness
Week."
Q.
AYES:
NOES:
Received and filed the status report from the
Council appointed Ad Hoc Tobacco Control
Committee, the recommendation of the Committee
to be scheduled for public hearing on October
11, 1993.
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None Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS OF
CONDITIONS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 92-2 - EXTENSION OF HOURS -
101 MAIN STREET - SEASIDE GRILL
Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing open to consider an
appeal of Planning Commission approval of modification of
conditions for Conditional Use Permit 92-2, the Seaside Grill.
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The city Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had
been advertised and mailed as required by law, and reported
receipt of one written communication on September 13th from Mr.
Jack Haley in support of the additional hours of operation. The
Director of Development Services presented an overview of the
staff reports and background information relating to this item,
as well as the actions of the Planning Commission upon
considering extension of the CUP for the Seaside Grill and the
request of the applicant for an extension of hours until 1:00
a.m. daily to which the Commission recommended an increase of
hours on week nights from 10:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and until
midnight on Friday and Saturday, special events and holidays,
which is the issue of the appeal. The Director reviewed the
options for Council consideration.
Mr. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, said he was one of seventeen
appellants who shared the cost to file this appeal, the issue
under consideration felt to be important to the future of the
city. Mr. Shanks recalled the January 25th, 1993 City Council
rejection of a Planning Commission recommendation that the hours
of operation of the Seaside Grill be extended to five additional
hours per week, that action on a four to one vote, based somewhat
on the fact that the original CUP approval for the period of
twelve months had not lapsed, an indicated pattern of increased
drinking hours on Main Street, as well as some alleged violations
of operating hours at the Grill. Mr. Shanks made reference to
the more recent approval of a like establishment with beer and
wine service, BJ's Pizzeria, whereby it was determined to allow
them the same hours of operation as currently exists for the
Seaside Grill, which he said establishes reasonable hours of
operation for similar types of alcohol establishments. Mr.
Shanks noted that the owner has requested a 1:00 a.m. closing
since his original application, and as a delicatessen/ restaurant
he questioned why a 1:00 a.m. closing would be desired,
suggesting that there appears to be a pattern to turn this
establishment into a beer bar, and if that is the case it should
be represented to the City as such. Mr. Shanks recalled Mr.
Sesler's request of the Planning Commission for equity, a closing
hour such as that of Walts Wharf, Hennesseys, etc., however Mr.
Shanks noted that those establishments have a full liquor license
and the Seaside Grill is equitable with other
restaurant/delicatessen establishments. He claimed that a
precedent will be set if the appeal of the hours is not upheld,
and it will be difficult to deny a similar request from a like
establishment in the future. Mr. Shanks noted the increase of
undesirable activities in most cities, some having initiated
beach and pier closings in the evenings, Seal Beach no exception
to such activities, remarked that it is not bad for people to
have a good time, yet questioned if it is desirable to expand the
hours for alcohol consumption. He recalled the applicant having
stated that his food to liquor sales are about fifty percent to
fifty percent, claimed the increased hours of operation would
likely increase the alcohol sales over that percentage which
would not be in compliance with ABC regulations and could
jeopardize his alcohol license. Mr. Shanks urged that standards
be developed for uses on Main Street where guidelines are applied
to like categories of use equally, and requested that the appeal
be upheld.
Mayor Forsythe invited members of the audience wishing to speak
to this matter to come to the microphone and state their name and
address for the record. Dr. David Rosenman, Old Town resident,
said he felt the Council direction to the Planning Commission was
clear at the time the hours of operation for BJ's Pizzeria was
being determined yet the Commission appeared to disregard it, and
expressed his opinion that all establishments having a Class 41
ABC license should be required to operate under the same
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guidelines. Dr. Rosenman said although he did not have firsthand
knowledge he received five telephone calls reporting that this
business is for sale, one of the points of sale is the extension
of operating hours, therefore this application should be looked
at carefully and in terms of equity. He claimed to have observed
the service of a much greater amount of alcohol to food at this
establishment. Mr. Harold Rothman, Ocean Avenue, stated the I
Seaside Grill is primarily a beer bar, serving a limited amount -
of food, that a typical restaurant serves fifteen percent
alcohol, and said if extended hours are allowed it will open up
the same opportunity to other like businesses. He estimated the
Grill's service of alcohol at sixty to seventy percent rather
than fifty percent, three to four beers for every appetizer or
sandwich served, and increased hours will only increase the
service of alcohol. He questioned whether another late night
beer bar is desired or needed on Main Street, and called
attention to recent newspaper ads for half-price drinks on more
than one night a week and the likelihood of other such
establishments following that type of promotion. Mr. Rothman
urged that Main Street be viewed as a shopping mall with the
landlords assuring a proper tenant mix for the protection of the
individual businesses and attractiveness of the area, with the
Council being the overseer. He stated the current hours are
standard for a restaurant, and encouraged the Council to maintain
that standard. Ms. Helen Potepan, Leisure World, said given ,the
problems that exist in the downtown area, she favored the appeal.
Ms. Marguerite Wood, 116 Main street, owner of an apartment
building across from the Seaside Grill, said that the extension
of hours for the Seaside Grill would be unpleasant and annoying
inasmuch as the Grill leaves their windows and doors open and the
noise from within is an impact on her and her tenants. She asked
that this concern be taken into consideration. Mr. Bryan Brown, I
1009 Seal Way, expressed his support of the appeal, stating the
Seaside Grill looks and sounds like a bar, a nice bar, and
questioned what is desired for the future of Main Street. Ms.
Carla Watson, 1635 Catalina Avenue, described Main Street as a
special place, and offered that even though there has been a
recent increase of incidents of crime, the crime rate for Seal
Beach remains low, however her preference would be that police be
available to deal with those crimes rather than persons under the
influence of alcohol. Ms. Watson indicated support of the
appeal, maintaining the current hours of operation. Mr. Alan
Shields, 1300 Catalina Avenue, said given the guidelines that
will soon be developed for Main Street, his support would be with
the appeal. Ms. Gail Ayres, 707 Central Avenue, favored the
appeal. Ms. Wendy Rothman, presented signatures of persons who
were unable to be present at this meeting in favor of the appeal.
The Mayor noted there were thirty-five signatures presented.
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to
declare a recess at 7:55 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:08
p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order.
Mr. Ron Sesler, owner of the Seaside Grill, expressed desire that
the city Council uphold the action of the Planning Commission.
To the comment alleging the sale of the Seaside Grill, Mr. Sesler 1-
said it is not for sale, and his request is to extend the hours
of his business in order to provide service to the community.
Mr. Ed Simmons, Seal Beach, noted that in the year that the
Seaside Grill has been in business there have been no police
related problems, the establishment is well kept, serves good
food, the owners support community activities, the Grill serves
alcohol, as do other like businesses, and without that service
all would be out of business. He spoke favorably of the owners
and the requested additional hours. Mr. Jack Smith, 1405 Seal
Way, said the owners run a good business without problems and
spoke in favor of extending their hours of operation. Ms. Shari
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Nemirow, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reported a poll of
the Chamber Board showed support for the extended hours for the
Seaside Grill and against the appeal. Mr. Harlan Kelly, Catalina
Avenue, suggested that extension of the hours be allowed for a
trial period of three to six months. Mr. Alan Chavez, 809 Ocean,
said as the closest resident to the Grill he has encountered no
problems and would support the extended hours. Mr. Dave Gaylord,
309 - 17th Street, spoke for the additional hours. Mr. John
Baker, resident and business owner, said he did not feel the
additional hours would be inequitable to this town, the business
should be given an opportunity, it generates revenue to the city,
and offered that if the business causes problems or violates the
law the ABC will then become involved and the business could be
closed. He stated that by regulating the operating hours of this
business, no other business,will even have the opportunity to
request additional hours, which he claimed is not democratically
fair. Mr. Baker asked that this business be allowed to continue
its operation with the additional hours. Sol John, 330 - 12th
Street, said in part that people should be allowed to conduct
their business as they see fit. Ms. Jane Chapman described
herself as a younger Seal Beach citizen and spoke in support of
the Seaside Grill. She objected to comments that the extended
hours would jeopardize the quality of life in Seal Beach, claimed
that the owners sponsor recreation teams, participate in
community activities, generate revenue to the City, and that
businesses will be hurt if such limitations are imposed. Mr.
Larry Gemberling, Bridgeport, expressed his view that the Seaside
Grill is a wonderful restaurant, has good food, the Grill has
caused no problems, and called for a vote on this matter. Mr.
Mike Jacobson, Salt Lake City, praised the Seaside Grill for its
good food and coldest beer. Ms. Christina Stangeland, 6th Street
at Ocean, stated her support for the Seaside Grill. She claimed
that nothing said by the opposition should prevent allowing the
one hour extension, in her opinion the one hour means money, tax
dollars to the City and income to the owners, other businesses
presently enjoy extended hours, and she felt that Council time
could be better spent on more important issues. She asked that
the extended hours be approved. Ms. Linda Park, Seal Beach,
noting the strong feelings of people regarding this issue,
charged that the same people say the same thing to everything
that involves the service of alcohol, yet claimed that the
extended hours provides the opportunity for those who work late
to have something good to eat and drink. Ms. Park asked that the
extended hours be approved for the Sesler's, their employees, and
the enjoyment of their patrons. Mr. Glen Peasley, 120 College
Park Drive, mentioned the amount of time spent on this issue for
just an hour extension, and claimed that seventeen protesters out
of the entire population were not many. He noted that the
Planning Commission has already granted the extended hours, the
next door establishment enjoys additional hours without the
service of food, and said he felt certain the Council would make
the right decision. Mr. Ron Molinari, 163 Electric Avenue,
stated his support for the extended hours and opposition to the
appeal. Mr. Rick Baeder, Sunset Beach restaurant owner, spoke
favorably of the owners of the Seaside Grill and the quality of
their food, offered that the owners are trying to work with the
city yet they are the recipients of opposition from the same
people who oppose everything. He claimed that small businesses
can not survive on regular eight to five hours, especially during
these difficult economic times, and noted that the Grill serves
food until their closing as an effort to curb any alcohol
problems. Mr. Dave Duran, new owners of Kinda Lahina, mentioned
that his restaurant is allowed to operate until 11:00 p.m.
weekdays and midnight Friday and Saturday, however if the
extended hours for Seaside Grill are not approved he inquired as
to what future impact that would have on his hours of operation,
expressing concern that a reduction of hours would create
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financial chaos for him. He spoke in favor of approving the
extended hours for the Seaside Grill, a like business. Ms. Maria
Ivanovic OWens, 13th street, expressed her feeling of obligation
to patronize and support local businesses, stated the Grill
should have a competitive chance with other Seal Beach eateries,
the Grill an establishment that exudes the small town charm of
Seal Beach, and a way of life should not be under judgement here. 1-
She noted her concern with crime also, however proposed that
those who come into the city with criminal intent do not do so
because of anyone restaurant and its hours. Ms. OWens presented
letters of support from the immediate ex-president of the Chamber
of Commerce and the current president of the Business
Association. At this point public comments were concluded.
The appellant was offered the opportunity to present a rebuttal
statement. Mr. Shanks noted that this issue has shown that much
can be said for Seal Beach and Main Street given the support
afforded to Ron and Patty Sesler, also recalled issues in the
past that have likewise posed controversy and where people on
both sides showed their care and concern for the community of
Seal Beach. Mr. Shanks stated there is no intent to take back
anything from anyone, whether it be Kinda Lahina or the Seaside
Grill, however pointed out that a one hour extension is seven
hours a week and further, the owner of the Grill still wants a
1:00 a.m. closing as he has from the beginning, BJ's will want
1:00 a.m., and there are about seven other beer and wine
establishments that will then want more hours. He pointed out
that the District One and Three Planning commissioners voted
against the additional hours presumably because they are more
aware of the impact, also noted recent problems with the
Hennessey establishment. Mr. Shanks again posed the question as
to what is desired for the community in the long range, and asked I
that the Council listen and think carefully in making this
decision. Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing closed.
councilman Brown explained that his vote against the extended
hours in January was due to the fact that the one year provision
of the CUP had not expired, however upon reading and hearing all
of the evidence there is nothing new that would compel him to now
overturn the action of the Planning Commission. councilman Doane
commended the participants in the hearing for their courtesies.
With regard to the recent Hennessy issue, he mentioned having
been party to the prearrangements for the Police Department and
ABC visitation to that establishment, and explained that he does
not want intoxicated persons on the streets or any establishment
causing problems. He noted that all such businesses are being
looked at, on one hand the Grill is being referred to as unique,
on the other it has been said that if the extended hours are
granted there will be up to nine more such requests forthcoming,
yet his inquiries found that Taco Surf and the Main Street Grill
are the only two that have indicated any interest in requesting
additional hours, and he suggested that in those cases such
request should be granted. With regard to the property located
at 116 Main Street he reported it carries a zoning designation
for business, is presently an apartment use which is legal
nonconforming, the Seaside Grill is legal conforming, and that an I
apartment use in a business district will be subject to business
noise. To comments of Mr. Rothman, Councilman Doane offered that
if there are only beer drinkers remaining at the Grill at 10:00
p.m. they can go elsewhere for beer but there is nowhere else to
obtain something to eat, emphasizing that the Seaside Grill is a
restaurant. Councilman Doane stated he has heard nothing that
would change his position on the extension of hours, citing the
city's need for additional revenues, generated from the
restaurants that are willing to remain open longer hours, in
order to provide other needs of the city. Councilman Laszlo
mentioned that there are seventeen Main Street establishments
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that serve alcohol, claimed that the increase of crime may be a
direct result thereof with the attraction of a different type of
clientele, and concluded with his opinion that the citizens do
have a complaint in this case. Councilmember Hastinqs spoke
reqardinq the lack of sales tax qenerated from the sale of
alcoholic beveraqes unless factored into the sale of food.
Given rebuttal comments from the audience, the City Attorney
recommended that the public hearinq be reopened if additional
information is to be allowed.
Mayor Forsythe, with consent of the Council, declared the public
hearinq reopened. Mr. Ron Sesler, owner of Seaside Grill,
advised that they have cash reqister keys that separate food from
alcohol sales, as an example if there is a twenty-five cent
charqe for a qlass of water he said he pays 7.75 percent sales
tax on that twenty-five cents, if a customer pays $2 for a drink
he in turn pays the State 15 plus percent for each beveraqe
served. Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearinq closed.
The city Manaqer explained that upon posinq the payment of sales
tax question to the State Board of Equalization and the Alcoholic
Beveraqe Control Board there were conflictinq answers from those
two State aqencies. Recallinq a meetinq held some months aqo,
Councilmember Hastinqs reported the consensus of restaurant
owners at that time was that there should be some conformity of
hours, that standards and conditions should be known up front,
and requests for special considerations would then be eliminated.
She sympathized with Mrs. Wood as well, recoqnizinq the impact of
the potential for loss of tenants. Councilmember Hastinqs
indicated her intent to sustain the appeal. Mayor Forsythe
mentioned efforts to attain some consistency when considerinq
like issues where there has not always been equity in the past.
She noted there are presently three types of liquor licenses on
Main Street, the 41 License, a bonefide eatinq establishment with
beer and wine as an incidental convenience, of which there are
nine includinq the Seaside Grill; the 47 License, an eatinq
establishment with a hard liquor license of which there are four,
that type of license obtained at considerable cost; and the 48
License, which are the qrandfathered establishments of Clancy'S
and the Irisher. She explained that pursuant to ABC rules
sandwiches and salads do not meet the requirements of a bonefide
eatinq establishment. Mayor Forsythe expressed concern that Seal
Beach could become a stereotype, and althouqh councilman Doane
reported that the majority of the other Class 41 Licensees do not
wish to extend their hours, the fact remains that an alcohol
license runs with the land use therefore if a chanqe of ownership
were to occur it is quite possible there could be a request for
additional hours, particularly if a precedent is set. She
mentioned too that consideration must also be qiven the residents
adjacent to Main Street. The Mayor conveyed concerns expressed
by parents of younq children with reqard to walkinq Main Street,
the noise, and the proximity of the Grill, with visible beer
consumption, to Grandma's. Mayor Forsythe concluded that she did
not want to inhibit businesses in the community further, on the
other hand it is the responsibility of the City Council to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Hastinqs moved, second by Laszlo, to sustain the appeal of Gordon
Shanks, et. al, reversinq the recommendation of the Planninq
Commission and denyinq the requested modification of hours.
AYES:
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Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo
Brown, Doane
Motion carried
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The city Attorney advised that a resolution reflecting the action
of the council would be prepared for consideration at the next
meeting.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
There were no City Manager reports.
COUNCIL CONCERNS
Councilmember Hastings reported that a local contractor had
inquired if the City would be receptive to volunteers helping to
build a substation near the pier with the City paying the cost of
the materials. council indicated their desire that the City
Attorney look into the legalities of such offer. with regard to
complaints relating to late night noise generated from local
drive-through restaurants, Councilmember Hastings passed along a
suggestion that orders could be placed by a telephone instrument
through an intercom system. She also expressed appreciation for
the deployment of police officers on Main Street and the pier,
their hiqh visibility and presence generating a sense of
security. In response to an inquiry of Councilman Laszlo, the
City Manager reported a draft recycling proposal has been
prepared, additional information is being awaited from the hauler
to determine if any rate adjustment will be necessary to
implement the program, information awaited as well relating to
containers and financing. He said it is anticipated the proposal
will be completed for Council consideration by the second meeting
in October, thereafter approximately three to four months to have
the equipment in place and commence the program. He noted the
program is proposed to be implemented in three phases, an
automated two curbside bin program commencing in college Park
East, College Park west and on the Hill, thereafter in Old Town
and then the commercial phase. He noted that the Leisure World
recycling program is realizing, on an average, an approximate
thirty-eight percent diversion, monthly reports are presently
being submitted by the Surfside hauler, and discussions are being
held to determine a means of integrating the program for the Navy
property. With regard to the status of campaign financing
legislation, Councilman Laszlo reported having requested a copy
of a recently adopted ordinance by the City of Whittier and upon
receipt thereof he would forward it to the City Attorney. The
City Attorney noted that a draft ordinance has been prepared and
forwarded to Council for information, the Whittier ordinance
could be reviewed, thereafter staff will await direction from the
Council. The City Manager reported that comcast Cable has
indicated that the Federal Communications Commission is
encouraging cable companies to not disclose the status of their
negotiations with the networks, thus eliminating the potential
that other cable companies may use such information to their
advantage, therefore the notification of non-carries may have
been premature. Mayor Forsythe wished her husband a happy
birthday.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Dr. Rosenman,
Seal Beach, said he believed the Council would be rece1v1ng a
report from the Ad Hoc Tobacco Committee at the next meeting, and
given the diversity of that Committee it may be necessary to
direct the Committee to relook at the smoking issue. Mr. Dave
Buchen, Belmont Shore, questioned the definition of a restaurant
as it relates to the Seaside Grill, downplayed reported
complaints regarding the proximity of the Grill to Grandmas,
defended the Grill's record as to the lack of alcohol related
police problems, and spoke favorably of the establishment in
general. Ms. Gail Ayres, Central Avenue, expressed appreciation
for the Seaside Grill decision. Ms. Dorothy Whyte, Seal Beach,
presented an update report and described in some detail the
activities planned for the Founders Day celebration, the support
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of many local merchants and organizations, and relayed the need
for volunteers and donations. Ms. Whyte noted that all monies
remaining after payment of Founders Day expenses are to be
designated for parks and park improvements. Mayor Forsythe read
the ABC definition of a bonefide eating place for the benefit of
Mr. Buchen. Ms. Wood, 116 Main street, thanked the Council for
listening to her concerns, adding that Clancy'S Tavern has air
conditioning, they close the door to that establishment at 10:00
or 10:30 p.m. therefore do not generate noise to the immediate
area, yet the doors and windows of the Seaside Grill are left
open and the noise is an annoyance. Mr. John Baker, Seal Beach,
commended the presence of police officers on Main Street, and
made specific mention of Officer Zanone who he said has taken
upon himself the late night patrol of Main Street, the stores and
alleys. Sol John, 330 - 12th Street, spoke for the use of
volunteers to construct a substation and maintain the pier, also
asked for assistance to recover his 1954 MG vehicle. There being
no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications
closed.
CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to
adjourn the meeting until Monday, October 11th at 6:00 p.m. to
meet in Closed Session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
consent at 9:36 p.m.
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Attest:
Seal Beach, California
October 11, 1993
The city Council regular adjourned session scheduled for 6:00
p.m. this date was canceled as there were no Closed Session items
for discussion.
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of Seal Beach
1993.