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There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo 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, May 11th, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to
meet in Closed Session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous
consent at 8:50 p.m.
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Mayor
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Seal Beach, California
May 11, 1992
The Seal Beach City Council regular adjourned meeting of May 11,
1992, 6:00 p.m., was cancelled due to the lack of business items
for discussion in Closed Session.
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Seal Beach, California
May 11, 1992
The city,Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 7:00 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-Sharp
Absent: None
Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, city Attorney
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
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WAIVER OF FULL READING -
Forsythe 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:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo,
Wilson-Sharp
None Motion carried
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AGENDA AMENDED
Mayor Laszlo requested that Item "A", Resolution Number 4140, be
considered out of order prior to Oral communications. Doane
moved, second by Forsythe, to amend the agenda as requested.
NOES:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo,
Wilson-Sharp
None Motion carried
AYES:
RESOLUTION NUMBER 4140 - HONORING LOS ALAMITOS AIRFIELD /
CALIFORNIA ARMY and AIR NATIONAL GUARD - APRIL 29. 1992 CIVIL
DISOBEDIENCE and DISORDER
Resolution Number 4140 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 THE LOS ALAMITOS
AIRFIELD AND THE CALIFORNIA ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD." Laszlo
moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4140 as
presented. Colonel Gormally accepted the Resolution with
appreciation on behalf of the approximately ten thousand five
hundred men and women of the California National Guard that
participated in the recent incident, and the Los Alamitos Army I
Airfield that was the staging area for the forces. The Colonel
cited the efforts of the Airfield to be a good neighbor to the
surrounding cities, and invited the council and City staff to
tour the facility at any time.
NOES:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo,
Wilson-Sharp
None Motion carried
AYES:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Laszlo declared Oral communications open. Mr. Richard
Williamson, Public Affairs Officer, Seal Beach Naval Weapons
Station, announced that the Base and the California Environmental
Protection Agency will be conducting community interviews over
the next couple of weeks in conjunction with the hazardous waste
clean-up program at the station. with regard to recent news
articles, Mr. williamson reported the EPA conducted an inspection
of the Station in December followed by an enforcement order on
April 30th imposing a $191,000 fine for alleged hazardous waste
violations, the articles making it appear that the station is not
a good steward, which he said is not the case. He explained that
the Station no longer uses solvents and chemicals in many areas,
rather a degradable soap, that the charges relating to napalm
storage are incorrect, and although remaining polystyrene waste I
from the Fallbrook facility interimly stored at the Station en
route to the waste disposal site is classified as flammable, it
is not, however said all precautions are taken in its handling.
He noted that of the napalm materials stored in 1972, the gas,
benzine, and the remaining plastic material is recyclable through
a program with the Navy and the EPA. He confirmed that although
there are some disagreements with the State regarding paperwork
items, Mr. Williamson stated at no time has there been any risk
to Station personnel or the city as a result of hazardous
chemicals. Mr. Charles Antos, 328 - 17th Street, voiced his
complaint that there has been no action to implement an appeal
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process for parking violations since his request of February,
1991. He objected to auto racing activities of the Police Chief,
citing the potential of city liability, questioned what he
understood to be a contract with willow Springs Raceway to train
police officers to drive at a cost of $1400 since the California
Highway Patrol has a like training program, and the payment to
McKeever Motors for same. Mr. Galen Ambrose, Seal Beach,
volunteered his services to the Hellman Ranch specific Plan
Committee. He said he believed that the city will realize
support for taking the lead in forming a wetlands taskforce, and
noted that it is not known what exists on the Hellman property
since a toxicity study has not been done. Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal
Beach, asked if water testing has been increased as a result of
the reported hazardous waste storage at the Weapons station since
the City's water wells are located on the Station. He suggested
that the Housing Element should be brought into state compliance
prior to going forward with a Specific Plan for the Hellman land.
Mr. Stark inquired as to any progress to ban leaf blowers,
suggested also that fines be imposed for motor vehicle alarm
violations. Ms. Joan stegman, 13th street, offered her services
for the Hellman Ranch Specific Plan Committee. Mr. Gary Johnson,
3rd Street, expressed appreciation for Mr. Williamson's
explanation by telephone this date of the eighteen alleged
hazardous waste violations at the Weapons Station, however
expressed concern that Seal Beach residents are not being
informed of potential problems and activities at the station,
also his concern with the impact on ground water as a result of
possible chemical dumping in years past, and indicated an
interest in internal investigations that are not publicly known,
incidents of exceeding the blast arc as an example. Mr. Johnson
asked that the city request a written report from the California
Environmental Protection Agency as to what violations were found
and allow the station to subsequently respond, that the City
undertake an audit of the safety programs at the Naval Weapons
station with the City retaining an independent consultant to do
so, the cost of which paid by the station, and that the City
should commence discussion as to whether or not the Naval Weapons
Station should remain in Seal Beach. Mr. Bill Orszewsky, Seal
Beach, spoke regarding the recent civil disorder, said the Rodney
King/police officer incident shows that justice is a subjective
reality, that justice is a burden that each person bears, that
the current number of rich and poor constitute a lack of human
justice as does the cost of health insurance for the elderly. He
noted his intent to bring the issue of geriatric and pediatric
health care to the Hellman Ranch discussions. Mr. Orszewsky
urged that justice be brought into everyday life. There being no
further comments, Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications
closed.
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "B" throuah "I"
Mayor Laszlo requested that Items "B" and "E" be removed from the
Consent Calendar, and councilmember Wilson-Sharp requested that
Item "C", the April 27th minutes, be removed as she was absent
from that meeting.
Doane moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the recommended
action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "B, C, and
E," as presented. Councilmember Hastings was absent from the
Council Chambers for approximately four minutes at the time the
vote on approval of the Consent Calendar was taken.
D. Denied the Application to File a Late
Claim for damages on behalf of Wayne
D. Fuller.
F. Received and filed the Notice of
Preparation of a Draft Environmental
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Impact Report for the proposed amendments
to the 1991 revision to the Air Quality
Management District Plan (AQMP), South
Coast Air Quality Management District,
and instructed staff to review the DEIR
upon availability and provide comments to
the city as deemed appropriate.
Approved the Cooperative Agreement between
the County of Orange and the city of Seal
Beach to implement the Southern California
Home Financing Authority, Single Family
Mortgage Revenue Bond Program, allowing
first time homebuyers within the City to
qualify for the purchase of new or existing
single family homes or condominiums/
townhouses pursuant to certain criteria.
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H. Adopted Resolution Number 4141 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
APPLICANT'S AGENT" (Jerry Bankston, City
Manager) .
Determined the transfer of an eighty by
eighty foot triangular portion of parcel
28 adjacent to the Leisure World Branch
of the Orange county Library by the County
of Orange to the Golden Rain Foundation to
be in conformance with the General Plan of
the city of Seal Beach, in compliance with
Government Code Section 65402(b), and that
the proposed sale by the County of Orange
and acquisition by the Golden Rain Foundation
is categorically exempt from the provisions
of the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Section 15305(a).
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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None
Hastings Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "B" - WARRANTS
In response to inquiries of Mayor Laszlo, the City Manager
explained that check number 87777, City of Fort Collins, was
payment for a study, check 87790, Diversified Photo Supply, was
for film and photo supplies primarily for police investigations,
check 87822, McKeever Motorsports, a company associated with
Willow Springs prior to some eighteen months ago, now involved'
with POST in developing training programs specific to police
vehicle accidents, backing up, breaking, etc., and although the
programs are in conjunction with POST it is not known at this
time whether they will be POST reimbursed. He noted that the
State has deleted such training from the Academy with the I
exception of classes specific to the Highway Patrol, therefore
the program has not been available to cities for some time. The
City Manager also explained that check number 87846, payable to
the Rossmoor Business Center, is for parking spaces pursuant to
the North Seal Beach Community Center lease agreement. Laszlo
moved, second by Hastings, to approve regular demands numbered
87716 through 87879 in the amount of $391,884.15 and payroll
demands numbered 49864 through 50035 in the amount of $191,371.91
as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to
be drawn on the Treasury for same.
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AYES:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo,
wilson-Sharp
None Motion carried
NOES:
ITEM "c" - MINUTES
Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the minutes of the
regular City Council meeting of April 27th, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None
Wilson-Sharp
Motion carried
ITEM "E" - NOTICE OF PREPARATION - DRAFT EIR - PROPOSED 1993
REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS
As a point of information Mayor Laszlo read the fourteen Elements
to be addressed in the 1993 Regional Comprehensive Plan, which he
noted all have an impact on Seal Beach and the surrounding areas.
Councilmember Forsythe mentioned that the proposed Regional
Comprehensive Plan covers a 38,000 square mile region of Southern
California, that the same SCAG guidelines are applied to Seal
Beach as are applied to another inland city as an example, yet
Seal Beach does not have the resources to comply with those
generic guidelines because of the land value and land resources
available, and said she did not want to be blanketed by a Plan
that can not be complied with. She noted there is nothing that
addresses circumstances where a city may not be able meet the
Growth Management Plan, nothing with regard to land constraints,
hazards, etc., and suggested that there is a need to respond to
the DEIR that this community only has so much available land, and
that the City is presently involved in determining how much of
that land can be built upon. The City Manager stated that
comments will be submitted with regard to this Notice and to
future documents during the EIR preparation, and that staff will
be cognizant of these well-taken concerns. Mayor Laszlo noted
the preference of most Orange county cities for a countywide
planning agency rather than SCAG, and read the numerous roles and
authorities under the Southern California Association of
Governments. Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to receive and
file the report relating to the Draft EIR for the proposed 1993
Regional Comprehensive Plan, and that staff be instructed to
review the Notice of Preparation for the DEIR and provide
comments as deemed appropriate.
AYES: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson-Sharp
NOES: Doan~ Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1i~3 - PLANNING COMMISSION
The City Manager noted that the proposed Ordinance is submitted
for introduction and first reading, that the changes discussed at
the last meeting had been incorporated, considered by the
Planning Commission, and further suggestions ~f the commission
were set forth in the staff report. with regard to Commission
comments relating to the consistency of Commission terms to
Council terms, the City Attorney explained that the suggested
change would not be in compliance with the Charter that requires
the terms to be staggered and commence at a specific time. There
was some discussion of the provision for vacancy upon three
unexcused absences during any twelve month period, staff
explaining that current Code addresses only three absences
without a specific period of time. with regard to public
hearings relating to General Plan Amendments, a preference was
indicated to require two public hearings, rather than one, where
large projects are involved. Staff suggested that could be
addressed through a council policy rather than in the Ordinance,
citing the requirement of State law for one hearing and
difficulty in determining a threshold. Revised wording to
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require "more than one" public hearing was also offered, to be
applicable to both the Planning Commission and City Council.
staff questioned the need for two public hearings for minor
projects requiring General Plan amendments, also concern with
potential conflicts with time limitations relating to the
approval process for maps, permits, etc., suggesting that 1_
additional research would be necessary in that regard.
Discussion continued. with regard to a threshold, language was
suggested to the effect that more than one public hearing would
be required in cases "of undeveloped land of two acres or more."
There appeared to be a consensus that major General Plan
amendments should require two public hearings, possibly based on
undeveloped land of two acres or more, and that the City Attorney
research further the issue of statutory time frames. There
appeared to be consensus of the Council to amend the language of
Section 17-1 to read "Except as otherwise required by law, the
City Planning Commission and the City Council shall be governed
by the California Planning and Zoning Law only as it applies to
Charter Cities." The city Attorney indicated that such language
would be acceptable, however offered to verify that there would
be no conflict with other provisions of law. It was the
consensus of the Council to hold this item over until the next
meeting pending further research by the city Attorney,
incorporation of the changes discussed, and a policy statement
for consideration.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 4142 - EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - PLANNING
COMMISSION
Resolution Number 4142 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ESTABLISHING THE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 17-5, CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By I
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4142 was
waived. Hastings moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolution
Number 4142 as presented.
NOES:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo,
Wilson-Sharp
None Motion carried
AYES:
It was the order of the Chair,
declare a recess at 8:25 p.m.
p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling
with consent of the Council, to
The Council reconvened at 8:36
the meeting to order.
HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN COMMITTEE
The city Manager stated the intent of this item was to receive
Council direction that will in turn allow staff to prepare a
resolution for the formation of a Hellman Specific Plan Committee
and develop their scope of work. He requested input as to the
level of membership, appointment by district or at large,
equality of membership by district, the level of involvement of
the property owner, and noted that members of the Hellman Trust
have indicated interest in participating and in the development
of an alternate plan. He explained that the revised plan would
be based upon new information that was not available when the
existing Specific Plan was adopted approximately five years ago. I
Of importance as well is preparation for Specific Plan related
expenses, however pointed out that State law does allow a city to
establish a reimbursement process by attachment of a fee through
the issuance of any discretionary permits within ten years of ,
adoption of the Plan, the fees subject to interest, loss of
interest, and costs related to infrastructure improvements. The
city Manager reported an expressed interest of the Coastal
Conservancy to participate in a Wetland Component to the Specific
Plan as well as participation for funding, the Hellman Trust also
indicating an interest to participate financially up-front to
some degree in the Specific Plan preparation. He reported the
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intent to address some of the budgetary aspects relative to the
Plan and outside participation at the time of presentation of the
fee ordinance. The Manager recommended that the committee be
formed by resolution wherein the term and scope of work will be
set forth, a staff recommendation to be that the existing Plan be
reviewed initially, that certain findings be made as to the need
for amendment, that a consultant be retained to prepare the Plan
and the EIR, that the Wetlands component be prepared through a
sub-contract consultant, selected by the city, and noted that the
Coastal Conservancy has provided a list of firms that would be
worthy of consideration. He pointed out that the council
previously selected the consultant to prepare the EIR however the
funding has not been provided by Mola Development, and suggested
that it would be an option of the Council to go forward with that
firm. Councilmember Hastings questioned the probability of a
developer SUbmitting a project application for the Hellman site
during the period that a Plan is being prepared, and asked if the
property should be downzoned first. The city Manager
acknowledged that possibility as a concern of staff as well as
the Hellman's, and even though a general commitment has been made
as to the Hellman intent, it is felt that possibly a wetlands
overlay or moratorium should be considered, however an action to
downzone the property would not be recommended. The City
Attorney explained that application can not be made to develop a
property without the consent of the owner, therefore obtaining
the concurrence of the property owner would be the first
alternative, however confirmed that other means are being
explored to ensure sufficient time to develop a Plan.
Councilmember Hastings asked for some type of assurance that no
application will be submitted pending adoption of a Specific
Plan. Councilmember Forsythe stated her belief that a new
relationship exists with the Hellman Family where they realize
they do not have a viable piece of property that can be mitigated
given the wetlands, toxics, high water table, earthquake fault,
etc., and those limitations must be addressed initially. She
expressed concern with regard to retaining a firm having
sufficient expertise to properly address the seismic issues.
with regard to Hellman representation on the committee, the city
Manager said his understanding is that the representative will be
a member of the Hellman Trust, will be free to work with the
committee within the parameters given, that the Trust is
supportive of this person and the development of a Specific Plan.
Discussion continued. It was clarified that the 1987 Hellman
Ranch Specific Plan providing for approximately seven hundred
units was approved by the Council however had not received
approval of the Coastal commission, also should a moratorium be
enacted it could be in effect for approximately two years. Mayor
Laszlo stated his preference that the committee develop proposed
projects for the property that would be acceptable to the
Hellman's and the citizens rather than involving other agencies
and an expenditure of funds at this point. The City Manager
explained that for the committee to effectively develop a
Specific Plan it is important that the environmental constraints
be identified and dealt with initially. Councilmember Forsythe
agreed that technical data and assistance will be necessary in
order to develop a plan that can eventually be implemented.
Mayor Laszlo indicated reluctance to spend City funds without an
assurance of reimbursement from Hellman, the Coastal Conservancy,
or whomever. The city Manager responded that although he could
not give full assurance, he again recommended adoption of an
ordinance that would allow the attachment of a fee to
discretionary permits for recovery of costs, that the Hellman's
have indicated a willingness to continue discussions in this
regard, the Conservancy also having indicated a willingness to
participate to some degree, however a criteria of the Conservancy
is that there be an outside consultant to address hydrology,
geology, biology, and seismic issues.
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Mr. Galen Ambrose stated the desire of the Wetlands Restoration
Society to be involved in the Specific Plan process. He also
indicated that considerable information regarding the geology,
seismic, etc. had been provided to the City through consultants
of the society. Having participated in the interview process,
Councilmember Forsythe spoke highly of the environmental I
consultant that had been chosen to prepare the EIR for the
Hellman property. The City Manager noted that identification of
the environmental constraints should be a part of the committee's
scope of work, much of that information can be extracted from
environmental documents that exist, ultimately forms of
mitigation can be developed, and emphasized that consultants
would not be involved in any land use decisions.
There was an indicated consensus that the committee consist of
two members appointed by each member of the Council, plus one
alternate, and a representative of the property owner. A
suggestion was made that one appointment from outside each
Council District boundary be allowed. The scope of work was
described as creation of a Specific Plan for the Hellman Ranch
property, it was requested that the term of the committee
continue throughout the public hearing process, and that pUblic
input to the committee be allowed. The City Manager noted that
the committee will be subject to the provisions of the Brown Act.
Staff suggested that the Council could appoint ex officio, non-
voting members of the committee for input purposes, the Coastal
Conservancy and Wetlands Society as examples.
Ms. Beverly Casares, Seal Beach, said before a Hellman
representative is accepted she would ask that the city obtain a
certified copy of the minutes of the Hellman Family Trust
meetings showing that the individual has been authorized to
represent the Trust, that the Trust should be notified of any
costs before they are incurred and if not paid within a specified
period of time, interest will be imposed. She alleged 'there to
be two drilling mud sites on the property, and recalled witness
reports of Indian remains being removed from the site. Ms.
Casares asked how the Hellman Specific Plan can be addressed
until the Housing Element is brought into compliance with the
State guidelines. Mr. Charles Antos, 17th street, volunteered to
serve on the Hellman specific Plan Committee. He suggested that
the Housing Element, revised by the committee formed for that
purpose, be scheduled for public hearings before the Planning
Commission and Council now that the legal actions have been
dismissed, which would serve to remove the number of units in the
current Housing Element for the Hellman property, and upon
adoption of the Hellman Specific Plan the other Elements of the
General Plan could be amended accordingly. Councilmember
Hastings noted that the Housing Element had been forwarded to the
State for informal review and comment, and offered to follow-up
on their response. Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal Beach, suggested that
no staff member be assigned to the Specific Plan Committee, and
spoke critically of certain City personnel. The City Manager
disagreed and took exception to the comments of Mr. Stark. Mr.
Bill Olszewsky, Seal Beach, spoke regarding a recent court
decision, Yee versus Escondido, relating to the taking of
property. Mr. Ambrose spoke for some type of protection against
a potential development proposal pending preparation of a
Specific Plan. Mayor Laszlo concluded the discussion in view of
the directions provided staff.
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to
declare a recess at 9:42 p.m. The council reconvened at 9:52
with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order.
COUNCIL CONCERNS
Councilman Doane relinquished his comment period to the
representative from the Naval Weapons station. Mr. Richard
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Williamson referred to concerns expressed earlier in the meeting
with regard to water, and said once again he wanted to point out
that since 1985 there has been a public engineering document
available in the libraries that clearly states that the water
drawn from Seal Beach wells is from at least six hundred fifty
feet deep, a two hundred foot clay cap atop that, with
approximately four hundred feet of soil, saline, and brackish
water above that. He explained that if there was contamination
from the Station it would be in the surface water, flow to the
National Wildlife Refuge and then the ocean, it would not go into
the public drinking water, the only thing the engineering
document cites as a possible source of contamination for public
drinking water would be if a well casing were not properly
sealed. He added that the wells the farmers use for irrigation
on the Station are tested on a regular basis and there has been
no contamination found. He noted that in the event of a gasoline
or diesel spill at the Public Works gas station it is well known,
defined, and documented. Mr. Williamson confirmed that the wells
are tested regularly by the Orange County Water District and the
Santa Ana Regional Control Board, a public report provided to the
city and the station. The city Manager confirmed that tests are
conducted at a minimum of once per week and all water wells have
monitoring systems. Mr. Williamson spoke regarding the success
of the bio-remediation of the gasoline and diesel fuels that had
leaked from storage tanks in the past, the diesel tank having
been removed and a regular program for regulation and testing in
place, the fuels have not migrated, and there is no data
indicating any contamination. He clarified that thirty-six tanks
had been inspected pursuant to the Federal Resource,
conservation, Recovery Act, of which two were found to have
leaked, however no migration from those areas or towards the
Refuge have been found. He noted that Phase II of the
Restoration Program is due to commence in October. Mr.
Williamson said the comments with regard to violation of safety
arcs and public exposure was not factual, that only a few types
of ordnance are allowed to be worked on, confined to a specific
location within the fenced area, and the Station does not expose
the public to explosive arcs. He acknowledged evidence of a
disposal pit behind the container cleaning facility easterly of
McGaugh School, however the site assessment done several years
ago failed to show evidence of chemicals that were thought to
have been used, that site to be further evaluated under the Phase
II program. Mr. Williamson concluded that he only received
notice from California EPA relating to the news release late
Friday, that he did not have the opportunity to notify the City
Manager or Council in advance of the release, noted that the
Station was cited for violations that do not exist and for
activities that had previously been permitted, to which the
Station intends to rigorously object. Mr. Williamson agreed to
provide copies of the notice of violations, the response, and
citation action for information of the Council.
Councilmember Hastings reported a resident suggestion to
establish a police substation in the area of the Lifeguard
Station with assigned officers. The City Manager indicated the
suggestion received favorable acceptance by staff, that there
will be further discussion of staffing costs, hours, Cadet and
Reserve programs to augment per.sonnel coverage. Mayor Laszlo
mentioned inquiries as to commencement of a recycling program,
determination of a curbside or MRF program, noted the sale of the
Rossmoor franchise, and a dispute between Briggeman Disposal and
the transfer station. He reported on the recycling program, the
associated cost, and construction of a MRF facility in the city
of Huntington Beach. The City Manager noted that Seal Beach is
ahead of most communities with their recycling plans in as much
as the Recycling Element has now received State and County
approval. He reported staff efforts to determine the cost
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differences of the two programs, and a concern as to how the
twenty-five to fifty percent refuse reduction can be achieved,
also that Mr. Briggeman had been informed of an intent to
renegotiate the refuse contract.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, 1-
Seal Beach, questioned check number 87728 payable to Ivan
Stevenson. The City Manager offered to review the backup to the
payment. With regard to staff representation for committees, Mr.
Stark suggested that the specific committees be allowed to choose
whomever they wiSh to attend or provide input whether it be the
EPA, Wetlands Society, etc. In response to questions of Mr.
Antos, 17th Street, the city Manager explained that check number
87787, Davidson Investigations, related to a workers compensation
claim, check number 87861, Take Care, was a health insurance
payment, and offered to review the backup to check number 87848,
Saleen High Performance Parts. There being no further comments,
Mayor Laszlo 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 Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. to
administer the Oaths of Office to the newly elected city
officials. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m. by unanimous
consent.
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Seal Beach, California
May 19, 1992
The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Laszlo
Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings,
Wilson-Sharp
Absent:
None