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precincts would be necessary, one for each of the districts,
consisting of approximately one hundred fifty registered
voters each, likewise there is limited area to locate
polling places as well as a problem with obtaining election
officers, a similar situation with the Seal Beach Boulevard
proposed boundaries where the voters of that area would
either vote at McGaugh School or a separate polling place
would be established for a small number of voters at st.
Anne's Church or other downtown location. with regard to ..
Proposal E, the Clerk explained that Surfs ide would continue
to vote as a unit within Surfs ide and the additional voters
within the area of Central Avenue and sixth street would
vote at a location that is traditionally used for local
elections. Mr. Soukup suggested that Surfs ide would pose no
more a burden to District Three than had Leisure World, and
suggested that Surfside present their views. Mr. Stark
referred to a previous comment regarding Council votes,
noted that actions of the Council generally require three
votes rather than the five mentioned, and again suggested
that two coastal area representatives could be of benefit to
Surfside. Mr. Bob Montgomery, Surfside, acknowledged the
value of the input from this workshop, however stated the
desire of Surfs ide to reserve their final opinion until the
next meeting and in the meantime the matter would be
discussed further with the residents and Boardmembers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Oral Communications.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn until Monday, October 28th at 6:00 p.m. to meetU
in Closed Session.
The meeting was adjourned
unanimous consent at 9:08 p.m.
Clerk and ex-of
of Seal Beach
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Seal Beach, California
October 28, 1991
The Seal Beach city Council regular adjourned session
scheduled for 6:00 p.m. was cancelled due to the lack of
items for discussion in Closed Session.
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ne M. Yeo, City
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Seal Beach, California
October 28, 1991
The city council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
session at 7:13 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting
to order with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Mayor Laszlo
Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings
Councilmember Wilson
Laszlo moved, second by Forsythe, to excuse the absence of
Councilmember Wilson from this meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT :
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, Assistant city Attorney
Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development
Services
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Hastings moved, second by Doane, 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.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Mark
HotChkiss, Seal Beach, inquired as to the status of the
Archaeological Element that was previously referred to the
Planning Commission and City staff, suggesting that it
should be in place prior to the Bixby development proposal.
Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal Beach, asked if automobile burglar
alarms and garden blowers are going to be items for
consideration, suggesting that they be addressed under the
city's noise ordinance so that citations can be issued.
There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo declared Oral
Communications closed.
The City Manager responded that it is anticipated the
Archaeological Element will be presented to the Planning
Commission for consideration in the near future. Mayor
Laszlo inquired as to the time frame to revise the Housing 1-
Element. The City Manager said it was his understanding
that further consideration would not be given the Housing
Element until the Wetlands Society lawsuit challenging the
1990 Element had been decided. The Assistant City Attorney
noted that the Appeals Court has extended its time for a
decision in that case. Mayor Laszlo asked for an update
report with regard to the requested amended zoning
designation for the Naval Weapons Station property.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Laszlo presented a Seal Beach plaque to Mr. Steve
Cushman in recognition of twenty years service to the City
in the Lifeguard Department.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 4093 - RECOGNIZING CYNDI TREADWAY - ORANGE
COUNTY BATBUSTERS
Resolution Number 4093 was presented to Council and read in
full by Mayor Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND
RECOGNIZING CYNDI TREADWAY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY
BATBUSTERS." Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to adopt
Resolution Number 4093 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
Mayor Laszlo presented the Resolution to Ms. Treadway with
congratulations, recognition also of Ms. Treadway's father
and the head coach of the Batbusters.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the month of November, 1991 as
"Telephone pioneers of America Month."
The Mayor proclaimed the remaining 1991 holiday months and
all of 1992 as "Buckle Up For Life Challenge."
COUNCIL ITEMS
APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
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pro,ect Area Committee
The District Three appointment to the Project Area Committee
was held over.
Ad Hoc Solid Waste Committee
The District Two appointment to the Ad Hoc Solid Waste
Committee was held over.
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BOLSA AVENUE BEAUTIFICATION
Councilmember Forsythe referred to the parkway areas along
Bolsa Avenue where the asphalt is breaking up, the sight of
which is aesthetically displeasing and posing a safety
concern, and suggested a community fund raising effort to
allow improvement of that area with either brick pavers,
interlocking tiles, or other material. She requested public
suggestions or ideas be communicated to Ms. Carla Watson,
Ms. Wendy Rothman, or herself.
Councilmember Forsythe mentioned a news article with
relating to Orange County Fire Department facility
inspections for relating to structural safety in the event
of an earthquake, reportedly cracks were found at Seal Beach
Station 48, therefore it is the plan of the Fire Department
to move certain heavy equipment out of that Station. She
asked how remaining equipment could be accessed in the event
of an earthquake if the station is in such disrepair, what
is the status of station 44 at 8th Street and Central, and'
if the city would realize any credit if the large fire
apparatus is relocated from Seal Beach. The City Manager
stated he had not been aware of any proposal to relocate
equipment, however research had produced a previous
facilities seismic report by Orange County Fire which has
now been referred to the City'S Engineer for preparation of
a cost estimate to bring the station up to seismic
standards, that the City'S participation and financial
responsibility are also being evaluated as it relates to the
existing fire contract, this information to be presented to
Council during the mid-year budget review.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "G" throuah "T"
The city Manager requested that Item "L", the Collective
Defense Agreement, be removed from the Consent Calendar and
rescheduled for next meeting, councilmember Forsythe
requested that Item ~'I" be removed, and Councilman Doane
requested that Item "K" be removed. Forsythe moved, second
by Hastings, to approve the recommended action for items on I
the Consent Calendar, except Items "I, K, and L," as
presented.
G. Approved regular demands numbered 85672
through 85832 in the amount of $516,132.83
and payroll demands numbered 47481 through
47664 in the amount of $213,601.88 as
approved by the Finance Committee, and
authorized warrants to be drawn on the
Treasury for same.
H. Received and filed the Annual Financial
Statement for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1991-
J. Accepted the resignation of Ms. Jody Weir,
the District Three representative to the
citizens Participation Committee, and
declared the position to be vacant.
M. Approved the minutes of the June 10, 1991
regular adjourned meeting.
N. Approved the minutes of the June 10, 1991
regular meeting.
O. Approved the minutes of the June 11, 1991
regular adjourned meeting.
P. Approved the minutes of the June 17, 1991
regular adjourned meeting.
Q. Approved the minutes of the June 24" 1991
regular meeting.
R. Approved the minutes of the July, 8, 1991
regular adjourned meeting.
S. Approved the minutes of the July 8, 1991
regular meeting.
T. Approved the minutes of the July 22, 1991
regular meeting.
AYES: Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilson Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "I" - SEISMIC HAZARDS MAPPING ACT OF 1990 - PROPOSED
REGULATIONS
With reference to Chapter 7.8 of the Public Resources Code,
Councilmember Forsythe said she believed there is more in
Seal Beach that pertains to seismic hazards mapping than the
real estate disclosure required by Section 2694, and asked
if the office of the State Geologist would be requesting the
information in the possession of the city regarding the
Newport/Inglewood fault. The Development Services Director
noted that the item on the agenda was meant to inform the
Council of this recent legislation at the State level
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requiring the preparation of seismic hazard maps by the
state Geologist for the purpose of further defining areas
within known seismic zones and establishing hazard levels
for those areas, and stated he felt certain that any
information the cities may have that the state Geologist
office does not will be requested from those cities. He
reported that to develop the maps there would be need for a
cost Sharing program between the state, the City, and the
impacted property owner, the cost of which is unknown at
this time, and given the amount of work that has been done
to date, specifically with regard to the Hellman property"
there may not be the need to do extensive field research to
prepare the maps. He also explained that the city is
required to have a Seismic Safety Element, yet at this time
it is not certain to what extent a city would be allowed to
exceed the state guidelines. Councilmember Forsythe
indicated interest in serving as a representative of city
government to the advisory committee at such time as it is
formed. Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to receive and
file the report relating to the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
of 1990.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
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ITEM "K" - RESIGNATION - BEACH COMMISSION
Councilman Doane said during a recent conversation Mr. Brown
indicated he had not agreed to serve on the Beach
Commission. Doane moved, second by Forsythe, to declare the
District Five position on the Beach Commission vacant.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
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ITEM "L" - COLLECTIVE DEFENSE AGREEMENT - u. S. vs. MONTROSE
CHEMICAL CORPORATION
It was the consensus of the Council to removed this item
from the Consent Calendar to be considered at a future
meeting, as requested by the City Manager. ~
PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER ~~4 -
REAPPORTIONING COUNCILMANIC DISTRICTS
Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider
reapportioning of the councilmanic districts. The city
Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been
advertised as required by law, and reported receipt of a
communication from D. M. Callis, Jr., 1013 Seal Way,
expressing support for th~ Committee Proposal C. The
Director of Development Services presented the staff report,
noted the proposed Ordinance sets forth the boundaries of
Districts Two, Four and Five as recommended by the
Redistricting committee, with the District One and Three
boundaries yet to be determined.
Mayor Laszlo invited members of the audience wishing to
speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their
name and address for the record. Mr. Laird Mueller, 8th
Street, suggested that the boundaries of Districts One and
Three be kept simple, easy to understand, keeping
neighborhoods intact, and spoke for Proposal C with Marina
Drive and Pacific Coast Highway the dividing line and
Surfs ide moved to District Three. In response to a previous
comment, Ms. Dorothy Whyte, Seal Beach, pointed out that the
October 3rd News Enterprise contained an article on
redistricting and reported the various proposals were
available. Ms. Whyte said she had suggested Proposal E,
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offered that placing Surfs ide in District Three would appear
to be the most convenient yet that concept has not appeared
to be acceptable to the Surfside community, and explained
that in the Committee's effort to attain populations as
equal as possible it appears that the guidelines were not
totally adhered to, yet neighborhoods remain basically
intact. She noted that if the triangle areas on the I
westerly side of Old Town as shown in Proposal E were to be
placed in District One the population would not be as even
as it would be if left in District Three, yet there appears
to be a desire to leave areas intact. In reference to
Proposal C she offered that if Surfs ide is shifted to
District Three, District One population would be 5195 and
District Three would be 5203, if Surfs ide and the triangle
areas were to be included in District One, District One
population would be 5663 and District Three would be 4735,
and if there were no changes with the exception of the
Leisure World portion of the existing District Three,
District One population would be 5390 and District Three
would be 4846. Mr. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, Chairman
of the Redistricting Committee, clarified that Proposal A
was put forth by the Committee representative of District
One, stated the recommendation of the Committee was that
Surfs ide not be split, therefore they forwarded Proposal C
that called for Surfs ide to be placed in District Three. He
said from a personal standpoint he felt Proposal E causes
the least incursion into Old Town, and expressed his concern
with the appearance that Old Town feels that District Three
is encroaching, an attitude that will serve to divide the
community. Mr. Bob Montgomery, President, Surfside Board of
Directors, reported he had called a special meeting of the I
Surfs ide Board and residents after the last meeting to
discuss the various proposals, and although there was no
decision on anyone Proposal, there was agreement on those'
that were not felt to be of benefit to all of the
communities, specifically that Surfside does not want to be
split and wants to be represented by District One. He
pointed out that Old Town and Surfs ide are contiguous
neighborhoods with a number of common problems such as
parking, beach erosion, sand replenishment, building
standards, and the Navy expansion, and for those reasons
Surfs ide is adamantly opposed to Proposal C. Mr. Montgomery
requested that a means be found to keep Old Town and
Surfs ide intact and in District One. Ms. Beverly Casares,
Seal Beach, spoke favorably of the proposal of Ms. Whyte
with the easterly boundary of Pacific Coast Highway, to
approximately Fifth Street, south to Marina Drive,
continuing to the westerly City boundary, and allowing
Surfs ide to remain in District One. She spoke of a standing
desire of Hill residents to have control over their elected
representative. Ms. Casares noted that the downtown area
from Main Street to the westerly boundary has traditionally
been considered the family side of Old Town where Main
Street to Seal Beach Boulevard is the mUlti-dwelling side,
that Old Town neighborhoods do not want to be split,
downtown residents want to vote for downtown I
representatives, and suggested that straight lines that
follow traditional boundaries will not be challenged. Mr.
Mark Soukup, 310 - 16th Street, said he had presented
Proposal A in an effort to maintain the core of Old Town and
stop the encroachment, at that time there was no thought of
removing,Surfside from District One, the the various areas
of the City have been able to accomplish keeping their
neighborhoods intact with the exception of Old Town and it
appeared the only way Old Town could enjoy the same
privilege was to place Surfs ide in District Three, yet
Surfs ide now wants to remain in District One to the
detriment of Old Town. Mr. Soukup spoke favorably of
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Proposal C, providing clear boundary lines, transferring the
self-governing entity of Surfs ide to District Three, yet
said it appears the District Three Council representative
does not support that concept, and alternatively suggested
that the districts remain as they presently exist or
preferably that an attempt be made to restore the specific
neighborhood areas. Mr. Walt Miller, Seal Beach, said his
concern was with the proposals to move Seal Beach Boulevard
to District Three, that there has been an effort to improve
that specific area for a number of years, that the Boulevard
has a compatibility with Main Street and should remain in
the same District. Mr. James Funk, 215-1/2 - 15th street, ,
said he felt Proposals 0, E, and that of Dorothy Whyte were
the most logical, that Surfs ide should not be divided and
should remain in the coastal district where they
historically have similar problems, and that District Three
already has a number of problems on which to concentrate
with its varied areas. Ms. Seretta Fielding, Seal Beach
Boulevard, said her comments were also on behalf of Mr.
Pryor, and spoke for the Seal Beach Boulevard area to remain
in District One, citing specifically the benefit to District
One with the improvements that are anticipated to be
forthcoming to the business area along the Boulevard. She
added that if it is necessary to divide the districts, that
division should be accomplished on the First Street side of
the city where there is residential and no existing
commercial. There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo
declared the public hearing closed.
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the council,
to declare a recess at 8:24 p.m. The Council reconvened at
8:36 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order.
Councilmember Forsythe displayed enlarged district maps and
described the boundaries of the various proposals, pointed
out that District Three currently represents portions of the
downtown area south of Marina Drive, emphasized the need to
follow the basic redistricting guidelines where, as nearly
as practicable~ the boundaries are to constitute natural
areas of contiguous and compact territory~ and stated her
personal preference for Proposal E, expanding the existing
boundaries by portions of two blocks, rather than extending
District Three into a new area of downtown. Councilman
Doane said there is an appearance that there are three parts
to Seal Beach, the portion north of the freeway shops in
Rossmoor center, Leisure World patronizes the Leisure World
Center, then there is the downtown area which consists of
Old Town and the Hill, noted that Leisure World is too large
to be one district as is the downtown area, and suggested
that minor boundary changes will not make any significant
difference. He spoke in support of Surfside remaining in
District One and indicated a desire to look closer at the
figures represented by the proposal of Ms. Whyte.
Councilmember Hastings stated her preference for Proposal C
or possibly the proposal of Ms. Whyte, spoke for the
opportunity to return Old Town to a whole, complete area
without incursions and leaving Surfs ide in District One,
resulting in an increase of only two hundred sixty~four
persons which she was willing to accept. She made reference
to certain reapportionment plans that were upheld by the
courts, said she could see nothing wrong with an overall
plan specific to areas of the community. Councilmember
Hastings again stated her desire to include all of Old Town
and Surfs ide in District One.
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Councilmember Hastings moved to accept the proposal of Ms.
Whyte with a boundary line of Pacific Coast Highway westerly
to Fifth Street, south to Marina Drive, westerly to the City
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boundary, with Surfside remaining in District One.
Discussion followed with regard to population deviations,
noted that should such plan be established District Three
would become the least populated with 4753 persons and
District One would be the highest populated with 5664, and
that the total deviation between the highest and lowest
populations were the most important numbers from a challenge I
standpoint.
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to declare a recess at 9:07 p.m. The Council reconvened at
9:35 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order.
Councilmember Forsythe suggested that the redistricting
issue be held over until the next meeting to provide an
opportunity for accurate calculation of the population
numbers and percentage deviations. Councilmember Hastings
noted her motion to accept the proposal of Ms. Whyte as
previously stated. Mayor Laszlo seconded the motion. The
Assistant City Attorney noted that the district populations
at this point appeared to be 5654 in District one, 4911 in
District Two, 4582 in District Three, 5024 in District Four,
and 4927 in District Five.
Vote on the motion to accept the Whyte proposal:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Hastings, Laszlo
Doane, Forsythe
Wilson
Motion failed
It was noted that the redistricting issue would be continued
until the next meet in , Tuesday, November 12th.
ORD CE NUMBER - REGULATIONS FILMING A V TIES
Ordinance Number 1 45 was presented to Council for first
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS FOR 'FILMING ACTIVITIES'." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1145 was waived.
The City Manager presented the staff report, noted that the
proposed Ordinance governs the issuance of permits for
filming activities on location within the City, consistent
with the provisions of State law, upon first reading the
Ordinance would be forwarded to the California Film
Commission for review and comment, after which the Ordinance
will be presented to Council for second reading and
adoption, also that a Resolution proposing related fees will
likewise be presented for consideration. The city Manager
recommended that language be added to the end of the first
sentence of Section 8-12 to read "...additional general
liability coverage shall be required in the event that
aircraft, helicopters, or pyrotechnics are used in the
filming." Forsythe moved, second by Doane, to approve the
introduction of Ordinance Number 1145 as amended, that it be
forwarded to the California Film Commission, and
subsequently passed to second reading.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
POLICY / PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES
The City Manager reported the purpose of the proposed
Policies and Procedures and Administrative Directives is to
establish a formal process to express the policies of the
Council and implementation guidelines by defining lines of
authority and setting forth standards for formats and
contents, enhance understanding and clarity of policy to
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better assure uniform application in the conduct and
management of administrative affairs of the City government,
may include policies relating to employee training and
improved internal communications and coordination between
departments and staff, the Handbook to also be available to
the public. He recommended adoption of city Council
Policies Numbered 101 and 102, estab~ishing a process for
the issuance of city council and city Manager issued
Administrative Directives. Forsythe moved, second by Doane,
to adopt City Council Policies numbered 101 and 102.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
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COUNCIL CONCERNS
Councilman Doane said the Board of Directors of the Golden
Rain Foundation had requested that he present a Resolution
adopted by that body on October 24th, 1991, which he read in
full relating to concerns with the water quality of the
local underground water basin as a result of a recent
admittance by the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station of past
disposal practices, while legal at the time, that are no
longer permitted, from which contamination could have
occurred, and as yet the extent of underground water
pollution has not been studied. The Resolution concluded by
requesting the Federal Environmental Protection Agency and
the Regional Water Quality Control Board to conduct
extensive testing to determine if contaminants are migrating
in such a manner as to come into continuity with potable
ground water from which Seal Beach Leisure World residents
procure their drinking water. Captain Rob Hempe, Naval
Weapons station, Seal Beach, stated he and his family
consume the same drinking water as other residents of the
community, therefore shares the same concerns with the
quality of drinking water as does the Golden Rain
Foundation. The Captain explained that over the past four
years the Naval Weapons station has met with and briefed the
city Councils of surrounding cities regarding past disposal
practices, a mitigation meeting was held in July with
appropriate news releases to announce the agreement between
the Navy and the California Environmental Protection Agency
and the Santa Ana Regional Quality Control Board, a landmark
agreement between any military agency and any state, as a
result of concern and eagerness to show that they are
looking after the environment as well as making certain that
anything that was done as a result of past practices is
restored, the final resolve being that the tests be
continued and that independent chemists, environmental
engineers, etc., certified and chosen by the State, are
allowed Base access at any time to check the test wells to
ensure there is no incursion. He mentioned that there are
dozens of test wells on the Base that have operated and
provided regular testing for years to make certain there is
no spread of chemicals that may still exist, and to date
there has been no detection of any chemical in any water
supply from the wells drilled adjacent to the suspected
sites. Captain Hempe assured of the Navy'S commitment that
this is an on-going program, as evidenced by the cooperative
agreement with the state and Water Quality Control Board.
The captain again clarified that there are no contaminated
wells, also that although the Base has been conducting tests
for a considerable period of time, tests have also been done
by independent environmental engineering organizations
chosen by the State, and all reports show no more than trace
elements of amounts that would be found in any water in the
state. In response to Council he stated the station has not
been placed on a Superfund List as a certified hazardous
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waste area, yet under that initiative the Base has been able
to obtain grants to defray the cost of maintaining the tests
and any restoration in the future. The Captain acknowledged
that in many years past petroleum was sprayed on the
roadways, which was a common practice in a number of rural
areas, that research has been done to identify those
locations, test wells were drilled and earth core samples I'
were taken, and to this point there has been nothing that
has leached to the well sites, likewise there are a number
of sites that are tested on an on-going basis where it is
known that lead base paints were used at one time. captain
Hempe stated there was agreement reached at the, July meeting
that the city's Environmental Quality Control Board will be
briefed periodically, as could the Golden Rain Foundation. -
Mayor Laszlo mentioned his concerns with regard to the use
of the Naval Weapons station property should the station
ever close.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce
Stark, Seal Beach, noted the request that replacement of the
deteriorating asphalt adjacent to the planter areas along
Bolsa Avenue be considered, and suggested that the
Development Services Department be consulted first as he was
informed that only vegetation could be placed in the parkway
area rather than cement blocks, etc. He also complained
that the cIty's legal notices are being published in a type
size larger than is required, which he claimed is a subsidy
of the Journal newspaper. Mr. Charles Antos, 328 - 17th
street, stated the City's drinking water intermittently has
an odor and unpleasant taste, inquired as to what is in the
water, whether it is an intrusion from the Naval Weapons I
Station, something caused by the pipes, or whatever.
Councilmember Hastings explained that well water often has
those characteristics which is the result of a high sulphur
content, yet very healthy. Mr. Antos added that the City
has used well water for approximately twenty years, has
traditionally been very good, and again asked what is
causing the previously mentioned problems with the water.
The city Manager offered to provide Council with a report as
to the frequency and results of water quality checks. A
request was made to obtain recent water tests from the
Weapons station. Mr. Antos inquired as to why there are
different water and sewer rates for the various areas of the
City given that water is purchased at a per acre foot and
sewer rates are based upon water usage, specifically the
lesser rate for Leisure World, he also inquired why only one
of the refuse haulers pays a franchise fee to the city,
where the haulers for Surfside, Weapons station, Rossmoor
Center, Trailer Park, Oakwood, and Leisure World do not.
There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo declared Oral
Communications closed.
CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
ADJOURNMENT I'
Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to adjourn the meeting..
until November 5th at 9:00 a.m. to meet with Senator
Bergeson. Mayor Laszlo stated he would likely not be
available for that meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson Motion carried
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m.
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Approved:
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Mayor
Attest:
Seal Beach, California
November 5, 1991
The Seal Beach city council regular adjourned session,
scheduled for November 5, 1991, was cancelled and will be
reschuduled at a later date.
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day of November, 1991
Seal Beach, California
November 12, 1991
The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:03 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Laszlo
Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings,
Wilson
Absent:
None
Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager
Mr. Colantuono, Assistant City Attorney
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
I
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Laszlo announced that the City Council would meet in
Closed Session to discuss legal matters. It was the
consensus of the Council to adjourn to Closed Session at
6:05 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor
Laszlo calling the meeting to order. The Assistant City
Attorney reported the Council had met in Closed Session to
discuss pending litigation in the matters of Wetlands
Restoration society versus Seal Beach, Mola Development
Corporation versus Seal Beach, and U. S. Government versus
Montrose Chemical Corporation and orange County Sanitation
Districts, no action was taken and no other matters were
discussed.