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NOTICE OF CANCELLED I ADJOURNED MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the direction of the Seal
Beach City Council at their regular meeting of September 28th,
1992, the regular City Council meeting of October 12th is hereby
cancelled.
The October 12th city Council meeting is hereby adjourned until
Monday, October 26th, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed
Session.
1992.
M. Yeo, ci
of Seal Beach
Seal Beach, California
October 26, 1992
The city Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:05 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Forsythe
Councilmembers 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(a) to
discuss pending litigation in the matters of Beedy versus Seal
Beach, Mola versus Seal Beach, and time permitting, personnel
matters. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the
Council to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:06 p.m. The Council
reconvened at 6:51 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting
to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed
the matters of pending litigation previously announced as well as
O'Keefe versus Seal Beach, and gave direction to the liability
attorney with regard to the Beedy case. It was the order of the
Chair, with consent of the Council, to recess the meeting at 6:53
p.m.
During the conduct of the Redevelopment Agency meeting, Hastings
moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn this meeting at 7:12 p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None Motion carried
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Seal Beach, California
October 26, 1992
The City Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 7:15 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order
with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
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
Mr. Jue, Contract City Engineer
Mr. Hee, Contract Deputy City Engineer
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
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. WAIVER OF FULL READING
Laszlo 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.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo-
None Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Kim
Lockley claimed his termination as a police officer some four
years ago was unjustified and based on false accusations, the
reasons for termination alleged to be that he had harbored a
felon, that had he not been terminated by the Police Department
the FBI would have filed charges against him, and that he had
removed items from the evidence locker, to which Mr. Lockley
claimed his innocence. Mr. Lockley stated that an internal
affairs investigation revealed certain certificates and
commendations had been removed from his personnel file, that an
FBI agent shown as a complainant later denied to him that he was
a complaining party or to having given authority to the use of I"
his name, and noted lack of indepth investigation by the District
Attorney's office on his behalf to the Grand Jury inves~igation
of his and a number of complaints regarding the Police Department
and City government. Mr. Lockley reported sending a letter to
the City Manager on May 15th requesting reinstatement to his
former position to which a reply was received on September 9th
denying that request. He said in the interim he had submitted a
report and documents to the California Attorney General, the
American Civil Liberties Union, and the United States Attorney
General, and expressed gratification at having the opportunity to
testify during trial. After relating personal experiences, Mr.
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Bill Orszewsky, Trailer Park resident, spoke in support of
Proposition 161, the Physician Assisted, Death Initiative, on the
November ballot. There being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe
declared Oral Communications closed.
PRESENTATIONS
EDISON COMPANY
Mr. Jerry Dominguez, Seal Beach resident and Edison Company Area
Manager, presented a $500 check to the Pier Repair Fund. Mayor
Forsythe accepted the contribution with appreciation.
LIONS CLUB
Mr. Ray Longoria, Seal way, representing the Seal Beach Lions
Club, presented $1000 to the Pier Repair Fund and $1000 to the
Marina Park Improvement Fund. Mr. Longoria expressed
appreciation to the citizens of the Seal Beach for their support
of Lions Club fund raising efforts. The Mayor accepted the
donations on behalf of the City with appreciation.
HOME SAVINGS OF AMERICA
Mayor Forsythe acknowledged with appreciation the $1000
contribution from Home savings of America to the Pier Repair
Fund.
MISS SEAL BEACH and COURT
Miss Seal Beach, Jessica Bergendahl, First Runner-Up, Kim Bell,
and Second Runner-Up, Rose Marie Thomas, introduced themselves to
the Council and public. Congratulations were extended to the
young women.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Forsythe proclaimed the month of October, 1992 as "Domestic
Violence Awareness Month."
Ms. Adele Faulkner Quinn was honored and recognized by
Proclamation as an Interval House board member and founder of
Interval House Huntington Harbour League and for her years of
dedicated service and outstanding achievements for the community
of Seal Beach and the County of Orange. The two proclamations
were presented to Ms. Quinn and Mr. Bill Williams, Interval House
Program Director.
Mayor Forsythe proclaimed October 24th through November 1st, 1992
as "Red Ribbon Week" and encouraged all citizens to participate
in drug prevention education activities. The Mayor recognized
the Lions Club Quest Program, a drug and substance abuse
education program, and the donation of "Drug Free,Zone" signs by
the Orange County Sheriff's and Police Officers Associations.
The Mayor proclaimed the remaining holiday months of 1992 and all
of 1993 as "Buckle Up For Life Challenge."
COUNCIL ITEMS
RESIGNATION/APPOINTMENT - CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE
By unanimous consent, the Council accepted the resignation of Ms.
Ethyle Rachlin as the District Five representative to the
Citizens Participation Committee.
It was the consensus of the Council to accept Councilman Doane's
appointment of Ms. Pat Carpenter as the acting District Five
appointee to the Citizens Participation Committee pending final
appointment for the unexpired term ending July, 1994, subsequent
to the ten day posting of the vacancy.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "J" thru "T"
The City Manager asked that Item L, Resolution NUmber 4180,
adopting CEQA Guidelines, and Item T, Resurfacing of College Park
East Streets, be held over until the next meeting. Brown moved,
second by Hastings, to approve the recommended action for items
on the Consent Calendar, except Items "L" and "T", as presented.
J. Approved regular demands numbered 89313
through 89447 in the amount of $371,044.44,
regular demands numbered 89448 through
89611 in the amount of $881,852.16,
September 29, 1992 payroll demands
numbered 51902 through 52076 in the
amount of $197,769.74, and October 13,
1992 payroll demands numbered 52077
through 52253 in the amount of $205,028.49
as approved by the Finance committee, and
authorized warrants to be drawn on the
Treasury for same.
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K. Approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 28, 1992.
M.
Adopted Resolution Number 4181 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS
FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT
WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, SECURITY
PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK, AND FIRST INTERSTATE
BANK, AND AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE SIGNATURES
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4168." By
unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 4181 was waived.
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N. Adopted Resolution Number 4182 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, A CHARTERED
CITY, AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN PERSONNEL RECORDS." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 4182 was waived.
O. Adopted Resolution Number 4183 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO SPONSOR
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR MORE
LOCAL CONTROL FOR SETTING SPEED LIMITS
ALONG ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS IN WHICH A CITY
DESIRES TO USE RADAR TO ENFORCE THE
ESTABLISHED SPEED LIMITS." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 4183 was waived.
P.
Adopted Resolution Number 4184 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING USE
OF FACSIMILE OF CITY ANNIVERSARY LOGO
BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS."
By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 4184 was waived.
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Q. Ordinance Number 1362 was introduced
and received first reading entitled
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, READOPTING CHAPTER 9B,
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"FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT" OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Ordinance Number
1362 was waived.
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Approved request for waiver of application
fees for all applications filed in
accordance with Ordinance Number 1348,
Ordinance Number 1348 placing similar types
of business operations under the same set
of review authorities (conditional use
permits) .
Received and filed the Monthly Investment
Report as of September 30, 1992.
S.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS "L" and "T"
Item "L", Resolution Number 4180, adopting CEQA Guidelines, and
Item "T", plans and specifications for resurfacing certain
College Park East streets, were held over by consensus of the
Council.
PUBLIC HEARING - WATER RATE STUDY/ADJUSTMENT
Councilman Brown requested that the Water Study be held over to a
future date to allow further review, citing specifically the
increase to Leisure World of the current Ready to Serve fee of
$1824 to the proposed Standby Fee of $12,095, the result of
Leisure World being served by a twelve inch meter where
residential units served by a three-quarter inch meter would have
no increase. The city Engineer explained that the proposed rates
would mean about $.15 to $.16 per Leisure World unit, there being
approximately six thousand units. Councilman Brown voiced
concern also with the increased costs associated with the
projected units of water delivered to Leisure World versus a
single family residence, objected that the base year reflected
was also the year of the greatest degree of water conservation in
Leisure World, and pointed out that the water flow from fire
hydrants in Leisure World is metered where it is not elsewhere in
the City. The Mayor noted concern that water service rates have
not been adjusted for approximately four years yet during that
period there have been substantial increases passed on to the
City by the other water agencies that are not being recovered
through current rates.
The city Manager presented the staff report, noted that in
providing direction to the engineering staff to initiate an
analysis of the water services it appeared that the existing
structure and rates did not take into consideration an evaluation
of the system and its worth in terms of fixed assets, therefore
the need to establish a reasonable rate charge to the consumer
that would allow for the continuation of capital replacement, the
existing system valued at more than $20 million with a typical
life of twenty to thirty years for each system. He explained
that a tiered rate structure is proposed whereby the larger user
would pay a higher rate, noting that since the draught years the
PUC and the LegiSlature have been encouraging cities and
utilities to establish rates that would clearly identify the
value of the commodity and not be an incentive to consume, yet
the current structure in this community provides for reduction of
rates for the higher volume use. The Manager reported it has
also been found that water utilized for construction purposes has
gone unmetered and without compensation to the City, where that
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cost should be borne by the developer and not the consumer. He
mentioned the importance of maintaining fire service connections
for that purpose only and noted the staff recommendation that
detection devices be installed on those facilities that are
presently not metered. The Manager pointed out that in
considering the fixed and variable costs together there is need
for revenue of approximately $1.9 million, that current budget I
reflects $1.7 million, thus a shortfall, requirement that capital .
be deferred, and a virtually non-existent capital reserve. He
explained that the tiering method was used to create a commodity
rate and assessed charge from the instant of water usage, thus
elimination of the guaranteed monthly minimum for water use,
separation of the connection fee from consumption, and a charge
for all consumption, the commercial and larger meter users would
also be subject to the cost of defraying any penalties imposed by
other agencies as a result of utilizing a larger quantity of
water and/or lack of conservation efforts. councilman Brown
expressed his opinion that the tiering method should not apply to
an area such as Leisure World since it is served by one meter and
only one billing is required, which he said is a saving of
administrative costs as compared to the other thousands of
billings that are processed and where additional costs are often
incurred for collection. He objected to Leisure World being
categorized the same as commercial, being penalized as a result
of Leisure World conservation efforts during the base year
referenced, suggesting it should be based on a three to five year
period, and offered his belief that replacement of the twelve
inch meter would be less expensive than several thousand three-
quarter inch meters. It was pointed out that the tiering applies
only to actual consumption. Staff explained that the number of
meters citywide is four thousand seven hundred seventy-three,
meters over one and one-half inches is considered commercial, I
that the commercial increase is 6.9 times greater than current
rates, residential 7 times greater, the one inch meter is twelve _
times greater, and the only way to clearly identify how Leisure
World will be affected is a like-household cost comparison. The
city Manager clarified that although referred to as a meter or
standby charge, in actuality it is to benefit the capital system
that provides the water, the wells, lines, connections to other
agencies, etc., and noted that overhead is a small portion of the
overall, yet currently the Water Fund can not afford the eighteen
percent that it should be charged. Councilman Brown projected
the rate increase will fall between eighteen to twenty-four
percent. with regard to rate impacts for single family
residential, the City Manager explained that the current standby
fee is $1 with a $6.00 per month minimum, the proposal is that
the standby increase from $1 to $7, the $6 monthly minimum would
be eliminated, replaced by the per unit commodity, and if the
residence uses an average of twelve commodity units there is no
increase, however if the consumption were 15,000 gallons the
percentage increase would be 5.7. The Manager explained further
that it was recognized that the Leisure World units are not
comparable to the typical single family residence, therefore the
metered multiple units in the city were analyzed to determine the
dollar amount presently being paid, the budget was considered,
the value of the system determined as well as its replacement I
value, the cost of water purchases included, and then the dollar
cost was identified for every unit in order to support the system
and establish a rate for the commodity that was more reflective
of the actual cost. The Manager advised that determination of
the base year is at the discretion of the Council. Again to
Councilman Brown's concern regarding the increased cost as a
result of the twelve inch meter, staff acknowledged that a twelve
inch meter into a residential area is unique, confirmed that
single family residences pay significantly more for water
services, and it is not felt there is disparity between the units
in Leisure World and those in other areas of the community.
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staff reported that considering that the rates reflect
consumption and the connection in combination, if the Leisure
World consumption in the highest usage month, August, were equal
to the prior year the increase would be 19 percent, if there were
a ten percent reduction during the same period the increase would
be 7.8 percent or 3.8 percent increase in a non-landscape
watering time period, and likewise if consumption was ten percent
higher the increase could be 24 percent. It was pointed out that
the single family residence will be charged $7 per month meter
charge, the cost to Leisure world will be $1008, however if those
six thousand units were charged the $7, that would equate to
$42,000. Discussion continued.
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to
declare a recess at 8:41 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:50
p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order.
Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing open to consider
adjustment of the water service rates. The city Clerk certified
that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required
by law, and reported no communications received either for or
against this matter. Dr. David Rosenman, 8th street, said the
metering fee appears to be the concern, and offered that that fee
is actually a capacity charge, a charge for providing water
service. He pointed out that at some point the entire system
will need to be replaced yet there are no funds to do so, and
suggested that if Leisure World wishes to pay the single family
residential rate their twelve inch meter should be replaced with
three-quarter inch meters like the single family units. There
being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared the public
hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 4185 - WATER SERVICE RATES
Resolution Number 4185 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, INCREASING WATER METER SERVICE CONNECTION FEES
(STANDBY FEES), INCREASE WATER SERVICE RATES, ESTABLISHING A
WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE (STANDBY FEE) FOR ALL FIRE SERVICES,
ESTABLISHING THE NEW CONNECTIONS AS THE MINIMUM FEE CHARGED,
ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT FOR PAYMENT OF A METER SERVICE
CONNECTION FEE (STANDBY FEE) AND WATER SERVICE RATE FOR TEMPORARY
SERVICES, ABOLISHING THE GRANTING OF ANY WATER ALLOWANCES AND
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3809." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 4185 was waived. At the request of
Council, the city Engineer explained that the cost to a single
family household using twelve commodity units would be $13 per
month, in Leisure World if the usage is the same as the prior
year the cost could be as little as $2.04 per household or up to
$8.67 per month, using Oakwood Apartments as a comparison,
Building C, having sixty-nine units, could range from $6.66 to
$9.87 per month per household, or Building F, having fifty-seven
units, a range from $4.93 to $12.89 per month per household.
Mayor Forsythe indicated her concern with the deterioration of
the system, moving stock, etc. of the water utility, the use of
the minimal reserves to cover the increased costs of water
purchases, etc., and emphasized that the General Fund can no
longer subsidize this service.
Councilmember Hastings moved to adopt Resolution Number 4185 as
presented, the revised rates to become effective January 1, 1993.
Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion for discussion.
Councilman Laszlo indicated that it is doubtful that any
residence in College Park East uses no more than the minimum per
month. Councilman Doane concurred with Mr. Brown that there
needs to be some means of resolving the inequity of metering the
fire hydrant water flow in Leisure World, and with the rates
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proposed, inquired if the Water utility would then be self-
supporting. The city Manager responded in the affirmative based
upon the rates of other agencies that are presently known,
however overhead would continue at 15 percent for the remainder
of this fiscal year rather than the 18 percent shown to be
necessary by the study, that the rates will be presented for
Council review on an annual basis to ensure that they are kept I
current with expenses and that capitalization of the system
continues. With reference to the West Orange County Water Board,
of which Seal Beach is a member, Councilman Doane reported a
recent discussion relating to the deteriorating state of the
water transmission equipment throughout North orange County which
may become another factor of increased costs in the future, and
asked if such increase would be covered by the meter fee. The
Manager responded that it would be considered as a portion of the
variable costs of water consumption, the city's interior
distribution system, wells, motors, lines, etc., are the fixed
costs covered by the meter fee. Councilman Doane mentioned his
belief that a portion of a fairly recent increase was for the
purpose of removing nitrates from the water as a result of the
past agricultural use of much of Orange County land. With regard
to the similarity of costs to Leisure World and Oakwood
Apartments, the Manager reported Oakwood to have five meters.
Councilman Doane encouraged the Golden Rain Foundation and the
other local golf courses to work together to institute the use of
recycled water for those landscaped areas, also that the concerns
raised at this meeting be given further consideration. The city
Manager suggested that the issue of metering or crediting back in
the event of fire in Leisure World could be dealt with further,
separate from the resolution, with a subsequent report and
recommendation to the Council. The City Engineer reported that
given the design of the system, the lines that feed the hydrants I
also have laterals that supply domestic water to the units,
therefore there would be no means to separate the water supply to -
the hydrants from the units, likewise it would be very costly to
meter each hydrant. He mentioned however that in the event of
fire, the fire flow from a hydrant is rated at so many gallons
per minute, and suggested that method as a means to calculate use
for credit purposes. Councilman Laszlo said it is likely that
some recycled water is already being used on landscaping, and
possibly water used for fire fighting purposes could be covered
by insurance.
Vote on Resolution Number 4185:
AYES:
NOES:
Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
Brown Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - REFUSE COLLECTION RATES / RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE
RECYCLING
The City Manager requested direction from the Council with regard
to a recycling program, and suggested that the scheduled public
hearing to consider refuse collection rates could be opened and
continued or continued to a subsequent meeting. Mayor Forsythe
declared the public hearing open to consider refuse collection
rates. The city Clerk certified that notice of the public I
hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported no
communications received either for or against this item. As to
the affect of the State budget on AB939, staff reported the
legislation is presently being analyzed, however the only impact
appears to be that the State Integrated Waste Management Board
has determined to use a disposal based reporting system which
will lower city costs for future reporting. The City Manager
reported that the adopted Integrated Waste Management Element did
tend towards a MRF recycling plan rather than curbside, however
the Element is subject to amendment upon the determination of the
type of program by the Council. He noted that the primary saving
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would be to implement the residential pickup on a once a week
basis whether recycling is accomplished through the MRF plan or
curbside. The Manager requested Council direction to prepare a
program based on residential curbside recycling with a once per
week pickup for refuse and greenwaste, and commingled recyclables
picked up on an every other week basis, explaining that the three
bin, once a week program would be implemented for residential
properties of College Park East, College Park West, and the Hill,
and properties south of Pacific Coast Highway would have a two
bin program for refuse and recyclables, not greenwaste, and
continue with the twice a week pickup. He noted that color coded
bins would be provided under that program and although final
analysis is not complete, it appears the program can be initiated
without a refuse rate increase. He stated that recent articles
have shown that cities that have gone to the MRF program are
finding that they need to also initiate curbside recycling in
order to eventually meet the required fifty percent refuse
reduction. The Manager confirmed that separate refuse contracts
exist for Leisure World, Surfside, and the Naval Weapons station,
that the records of Leisure World reflect a thirty percent
diversion at the present time, yet the twenty-five percent
required diversion will affect the entire city and the
cooperation of the separate contracts will need to be a
consideration associated with the program. Ms. Jamie Herbon,
contract program coordinator, indicated that enforcement of the
City's anti-scavenging ordinance is basically left to the
attention of individual neighborhoods, that experience has shown
that there is little interest in rummaging for commingled
recyclables, also it can be recommended to the residents that
they place the recyclables in the bottom of the bins, and noted
that under the disposal based reporting system, recycling of
materials can be done in any manner the consumer may choose, in
other words, not only through the local recycling program. The
Manager mentioned that their is no guarantee against scavenging,
that there have been discussions regarding enforcement with the
Police Department, possibility of allowing Parking Control
Officers to issue citations, and noted some cities restrict the
hours for curbside placement of recycling bins. The size of the
containers were reported to be either sixty or one hundred gallon
capacity. Ms. Herbon explained that most cities do not direct
the destination of the flow of waste due to the potential
increased liability for hazards, the refuse destination generally
addressed through the contract with the refuse hauler. Mr.
George Briggeman, refuse contractor, said their firm is presently
experimenting with the transport of residential refuse to the
waste energy plant in Long Beach, which necessitates the
guarantee of a certain number of truckloads per day, noted that
transport from Orange County to Los Angeles County landfills is
not permitted, and reported a significant reduction of landfill
waste to this time, in fact through waste diversion and reduced
tonnage the County may again consider increasing fees,
implementing a flow control or rate stabilization. It was noted
that there is presently no recycling program for greenwaste.
With regard to MRF programs, Mr. Briggeman stated there are two
types of programs, one a commingling of refuse, the other the
sorting of recyclable materials, and offered that the twenty-five
percent reduction will not be realized through a commingled MRF
program. Discussion continued regarding Material Recovery
Facility recycling, question as to whether collection of
recyclable items would be remembered if done on a bi-weekly
basis, and once versus twice a week pickups. The city Manager
reported the current rate for residential curbside refuse
collection is $12.75, the proposed curbside, three bin, recycling
program is estimated to be $12.50, approximately $13.50 for twice
per week collection, and noted that the Waste Management Element
calls for a program to be in place by January, 1993.
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The Council requested that a breakdown of costs be prepared for a
once and twice per week curbside recycling program as well as the
commingled and separated Materials Recovery Facility programs.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue the public
hearing until the regular meeting of November 23rd.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE -I
The Director of Development Services reported that in conjunction
with the application for a Conditional Use Permit for
reactivation of the UNOCAL Seal Beach Processing Facility at 99
Marina Drive and the provisions of the Archaeological and
Historical Element of the General Plan, the UCLA Archaeological
Information Center has recommended a Phase I Archaeological
survey, a site survey, walkover inspection, be done by a
professional archaeologist prior to approval of the project
plans. The Director recommended adoption of the proposed
Resolution creating the Archaeological Committee, appointment of
members thereto, and the selection an archaeological consultant.
Laszlo moved, second by Brown, to adopt Resolution Number 4186
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
number 4186 was waived.
AYES:
NOES:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo
None Motion carried
Councilmember Hastings appointed Mr. David Belardes, Native
American coalition, as the District One appointee to the
Committee.
It was the consensus of the Council to hold over the remaining
Committee appointments and selection of an archaeological
consultant until next meeting.
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COUNCIL CONCERNS
Making reference to the upcoming project for resurfacing of
College Park East streets, Councilmember Hastings inquired as to
when repair of the downtown streets might take place. The City
Manager advised that funding for an asphalt survey was included
in the budget, that survey to establish a priority list of
projects, that there will be some monies available through
Measure M, paving beinq an eligible project. Councilman Brown
expressed appreciation to the Mayor for her attendance at a
recent Golden Age Foundation function. Councilman Doane invited
Leisure World residents having an interest in serving on the
Archaeological Committee to contact him. He reported receiving
considerable support from Leisure World residents with regard to
the concerns and position of the Council relating to the proposed
development of Bolsa Chica. The Mayor commended the Golden Age
Foundation function she recently attended. Mayor Forsythe urged
everyone to vote on November 3rd.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Forsythe declared Oral communications open. Sol John
wished all a safe and happy Halloween. Councilmember Hastings
encouraged a visit to the Halloween Haunted House on Main Street,
sponsored by the Recreation Department. There being no further
comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed.
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CLOSED SESSION
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to
adjourn to Closed Session at 10:23 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing personnel matters. The Council reconvened at 10:43
p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. The city
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Attorney reported the Council had discussed personnel matters,
gave direction to the City Attorney, also discussed pending
depositions in the case of Mola versus city of Seal Beach.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting until
Monday, November 9th, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed
Session. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the
Council, to adjourn the meeting at 10:44 p.m.
Approved:
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Attest:
Seal Beach, California
November 9, 1992
The regular adjourned meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this date
was cancelled as there were no items of business for discussion.
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Seal Beach, California
November 9, 1992
The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order
with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Forsythe
Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Hastings
Absent:
Councilmember Laszlo
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Brown moved, second by Hastings, to excuse the absence of
Councilmember Laszlo from this meeting.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings
None
Laszlo
Motion carried