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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1990-09-24 9-10-90/9-24-90 the Attorney General, and in some instances the FBI becomes involved. He reported in the case of Ms. Antoci an internal affairs investigation was started and after a lengthy period of time determined it was not going to be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, therefore was referred to the District Attorney's office. He said he did not personally know the investigator in the case nor did he want to I jeopardize the investigation in any way, and no matter the outcome he wanted to have the ability to deal with the situation based upon the facts determined by the District Attorney, also that information given to him has been made a matter of record and available to the District Attorney, however the information he has received has been provided by Ms. Antoci which would be of no valid use because it is third party hearsay information and would not be valid in a court of law. Mr. Charles Antos, 17th street, claimed the stress related issues of the Grand Jury investigation is internal within the Police Department, which should be looked into, and that the resolutions proposed by the response will not resolve that problem. He also stated there will be no satisfaction realized from the District Attorney's office, reported he has taken three cases to that office, all have been covered up, and a letter from the DA's office to the Second District Supervisor advised that there are no cases, to which he in turn sent the information to the Supervisor, copied to the DA's office, and in one case the office said if a lawsuit were filed and an attempt was made to gain information through a discovery motion, his office would present a motion to quash, which was to cover up wrong doing, and suggested that if the District Attorney continues under that attitude, an action should be brought to prosecute under the R.I.C.O. law. There being no further I comments, Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent of the Council at 11:50 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson None Hunt Motion carried of the Approved: ---d~ ~- ~~ Attest: I Seal Beach, California September 24, 1990 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 9-24-90 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Laszlo Councilmembers Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt Absent: Mayor Wilson Hunt moved, second by Forsythe, to excuse the absence of Mayor Wilson from this meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried Also present: Mr. Thomas, Acting City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Director of Public Worksl City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 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: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None wilson Motion carried I The Acting city Manager requested that the agenda be amended to consider an item regarding amendment of the Housing/ Community Development Block Grant agreement as Consent Calendar Item "N-1". PROCLAMATIONS Mayor ProTem Laszlo proclaimed the month of October, 1990 as "Escrow Month." The week of October 1st through October 5th, 1990 was proclaimed as "California Rideshare Week" and Wednesday, October 3rd, 1990 was proclaimed "Keep California Moving Day" by Mayor ProTem Laszlo. The Mayor ProTem proclaimed the week of October 7th through October 14th, 1990 as "Fire Prevention Week." Mayor ProTem Laszlo proclaimed October 3rd, 1990 as "Emergency Nurses Day." AGENDA AMENDED Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to consider Item "J", Resolution Number 3984, at this time. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None ' Wilson Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3984 - COMMENDING CINDY TREADWAY - ORANGE COUNTY BATBUSTERS Resolution Number 3984 was presented to council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, HONORING AND COMMENDING CINDY TREADWAY AND THE ORANGE COUNTY BATBUSTERS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3984 was waived. Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to adopt Resolution Number 3984 as presented. 9-24-90 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried Mayor ProTem Laszlo presented the Resolution to Miss Treadway who was present in the audience. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL - VARIANCE 8-89 - 101 MAIN STREET - WATSON Mayor ProTem Laszlo declared the continued public hearing open to consider appeal of Planning commission approval of Variance 8-89 relating to property located at 101 Main Street. The city Clerk certified that notice of the continued hearing had been posted as required by law, and reported no communications received either for or against this item. The Development Services Director presented the staff report, explained that the appeal is to the variance approved by the Planning Commission to not require additional parking for a four hundred forty square foot addition proposed to the subject property for storage purposes only, subject to certain conditions. He noted the two-story building is located in a commercial zone, meets current parking requirements, has no in-lieu parking, and reported there are three conditional use permits on the property, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages, a plan review for the sign program, a variance for architectural projections into the front setback and height variances for those projections, and confirmed there are no parking variances on the property. He explained that there is currently no parking requirements for storage areas on commercial properties, therefore the parking requirement for that area would be the same as if it were a retail use or one space for every three hundred square feet, however the Code does provide a parking requirement for storage areas in an M-1 zone of one space for every eight hundred square feet of floor area. Mr. Whittenberg reported the Commission did take into consideration that the area would be restricted to storage only and they felt the additional parking would not be necessary as it would not be increasing the number of employees on the premises. Mayor ProTem 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. Ms. Geraldine West, 1201 Electric Avenue, said the basis of her appeal stands as previously stated, that it does not meet the requirements of section 28-2502, that the M-1 parking requirements were incorrectly and unjustifiably applied as the basis for the variance, and that the motion to grant the variance was neither legal or valid, as the basis for the motion, as stated by the maker, was illegal. She said the M-1 parking requirements were applied at the discretion of the Commission yet the property is zoned C-1, and charged that if the variance is to be legal and fair, the M-1 parking requirement would likewise need to be applied to any other property in the city regardless of the zoning, whether it be single family, low density, or high density. with regard to a question of the Commission as to whether granting of this variance would result in similar requests from other businesses, Ms. West said she had personal knowledge of one business contemplating such request if this appeal fails. She expressed her feeling that Main Street parking problems have increased since the 1983 parking study prepared in conjunction with the Downtown Revitalization Study, at which time supply and demand were determined to be an equilibrium, and upon reading the plan proposed by the Business Association to resolve the parking situation, she determined I I I ~ .~ ,. 9-24-90 I to oppose all future parking variances until such time as the issue is resolved by the city. Ms. West requested that the appeal be granted. Ms. Carla Watson, 1635 catalina Avenue, supported the position of not allowing variances for parking on Main street until the parking situation is faced and a solution is found. She suggested that the storage areas and buildings behind existing businesses needs to be looked at with regard to providing additional parking as was suggested in the 1983 study. Ms. Watson expressed her feeling that granting the variance sets a precedent, and noted her concern regarding additional requests for such variances. Mr. Galen Ambrose spoke against the variance, and stated there should be compliance with existing laws. Mr. James Watson, applicant, 101 Main street, offered that provision for variance is within the law and applies to situations where special circumstances exist. He noted his business of thirteen years in the community, however explained there is inadequate storage for paper documents, and that off-site storage is not practical for ease of retrieval. He stated the proposed four hundred forty square foot storage area would have no impact on parking, that he has agreed to the conditions of the Planning Commission, noted that if one of the two restaurants in the building were retail he would exceed current parking requirements and that up to sixteen hundred square feet of additional floor area would be allowable without a variance, additionally that the property is one of few downtown centers that provides off-street parking for employees and customers, a restaurant/retail/ office use with varied parking needs at different times of day. Mr. Watson agreed that a parking program should be developed, yet said he did not feel it fair to postpone this proposal until such program is established, and suggested that the argument is often made in granting a variance that others will request similar considerations, however stated each request should be evaluated on its own merit, and in this case there is no effect on or loss of parking, yet there is need for additional storage area. Mr. Watson requested that the variance approval be upheld. There being no further comments, Mayor ProTem Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. I I. The Development Services Director explained that the zoning of the subject property will not change, that granting the variance would allow the.additional storage area without providing additional parking, that the parking standards for the M-1 zone were used as an example of what would be required for a like proposal in the M-1 zone, again noted that there is presently no parking provision for a storage area on a commercial property, and advised there are no M-1 zones on Main Street. With regard to the basis for the granting of a variance, Councilman Hunt said he felt the similarity of the subject property is significantly different as compared to other properties on Main Street between Electric and Ocean, that the property is currently in compliance with parking requirements, without the benefit of the in-lieu program, therefore this property is uniquely different and meets the intent of the law with respect to parking. In response to questions of council, the Director noted that in the case of a recent change of use of one Main street parcel, specifically an auto parts store now used as an art gallery, both are permitted uses, no floor area was added, therefore there was no basis to require additional parking, explained that the parking requirement for retail is one space per three hundred square feet of floor area, and restaurant use is one per one hundred square feet. He noted there are other office uses on Main Street, a r. 9-24-90 newspaper is considered retail due to the zoning of the property, and although other businesses may request a similar approval, each would be considered on a case by case basis, and should such request result in the reduction of parking spaces that would most certainly be looked at differently. Councilmember Forsythe said she was advised to abstain from voting on this matter as she sat as a Planning I Commissioner when this matter was before that body. She reported as a point of record that there are two minor variances for architectural purposes on the subject property as opposed to the fifteen to nineteen that have been claimed to exist. Councilman Hunt pointed out that the proposed addition will not attract cars therefore additional parking should not be required, therefore he would not support the appeal. Councilman Hunt moved to continue this item and direct staff to prepare a Code amendment to allow storage use in certain areas without additional parking and/or establishing an in- lieu parking program. There was no second to the motion. Hastings moved, second by Laszlo, to grant the appeal of Variance 8-89. The Assistant city Attorney explained that if the motion to grant the appeal is approved, a resolution to that effect will be prepared for consideration at a future meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Hastings, Laszlo Hunt Forsythe Wilson Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1310 - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS and RESOLUTION NUMBER 3959 - PERSONNEL POLICY Ordinance Number 1310 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 16A OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EMPLOYEE RELATIONS" and Resolution Number 3959 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3254" were tabled by order of the Chair with consent of the Council, as requested by staff. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1313 - ESTABLISHING BEACH COMMISSION Ordinance Number 1313 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A BEACH COMMISSION, AND DEFINING THE ORGANIZATION, POWERS AND DUTIES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1313 was waived. Mayor ProTem Laszlo expressed concern regarding Section 3.3 of the Ordinance relating to involvement of the Beach Commission in the budget process. After discussion Section 3.3 was amended to read "Review the proposed annual budget for beaches, and make recommendations with respect to allocation of the proposed budgeted amounts to the City Council and the City Manager." Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Ordinance Number 1313 as amended. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3983 - COMPLETION - BOLSA AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION/OVERLAY - PROJECT NUMBER 569 Resolution Number 3983 was presented to Council entitled "A " 9-24-90 I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #569 - RECONSTRUCTION/OVERLAY OF BOLSA AVENUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SILVIA CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3983 was waived. Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 3983 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED The Development Services Director reported that as of this date the City was notified that the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is requiring all cooperation agreements to be amended to include two additional paragraphs, one relating to affirmative action and the other environmental review. Hunt moved, second by Hastings, to amend the agenda to consider as Item "N-1" under the Consent Calendar, an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Cooperation Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange, adopted June 11, 1990, the necessity for this action is that the request was received after the agenda had been prepared and that action is required prior to the next meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "K" thru "N-1" Hunt moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented: K. Approved regular demands numbered 80906 through 81074 in the amount of $1,242,564.71 and payroll demands numbered 42209 through 42415 in the amount of $232,502.88 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. I L. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 25, 1990. M. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 9, 1990. N. Received and filed the status report regarding the North Orange County Landfill and Alternative Technologies StUdy. N-1. Approved the amendment to the Cooperation Agreement between the city of Seal Beach and the County of Orange (HCD) (years 1991, 1992, and 1993), and authorized the Mayor ProTem to execute the Amendment to the Agreement on behalf of the city. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to declare a recess at 8:07 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9-24-90 8:15 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Laszlo calling the meeting to order. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Citizens ParticiDation Committee Councilmember Hastings moved to appoint Mr. James Liston to the citizens Participation Committee representing District One for the full term expiring July, 1994. Councilmember Forsythe seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried Housina Element Review Committee Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to approve the appointment of Mr. Les Woodson to the Housing Element Review Committee from District Two, nominated by Mayor Wilson. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried Councilmember Forsythe moved to appoint Ms. Linda Stobbe as the District Three alternate representative to the Housing Element Committee. Mayor ProTem Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried The District Five appointments of a representative and an alternate to the Housing Element Committee were held over. Hellman Scecific Plan Advisorv Committee The District Two and Five appointments to the Hellman Specific Plan Committee were held over. I Archaeoloaical Plan Citizens Task Force The District Two and Five appointments to the Archaeological Plan Citizens Task Force were held over. Solid Waste Advisorv Committee Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the District One appointment of Ms. Georgiana Brown and the District Three appointment of Mr. John Baker to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None wilson Motion carried The District Two, Four and Five appointments to the Solid Waste Committee were held over. CONSULTANT PROPOSAL - STICKLE Mayor ProTem Laszlo said it was his understanding that Dr. Stickle was to have submitted a written proposal to obtain archaeological documents discussed at a prior meeting. Staff noted Dr. Stickle was present in the audience. Dr. Stickle stated he had been requested to give thought to developing an archaeological plan for the City, that a modest study would entail documenting and mapping all of the known sites in the City from his records and from the official depositories, record, organize, and plot the information on a map. and write a paper to set forth this I 9-24-90 I information for city planning, with recommendations for each site in the interim. He said that although such research could be costly, he offered his services for $600, $100 of which would be the fee for access to the U.C.L.A. depository, and stated a formal proposal could be presented if so desired. Mayor ProTem Laszlo indicated that it appeared the research would infringe on the responsibilities of the recently established Archaeological Task Force. Ms. Moira Hahn, a member of the Task Force, stated Dr. stickle would obtain documents that she did not have access to, and that through the Task Force possibly procedural questions could be posed to him. Ms. Vera Rocha said as chairperson of the Gabrielino Band she has been acquainted with Dr. stickle for the past two years, that their experience in dealing with Dr. stickle has been disappointing, specifically with regard to the Marina del Rey project where negotiations with the developer were jeopardized by him, that his concern was not with the Gabrielinos but a vendetta for the developers of the property. She stated Dr. stickle provided them with only partial information regarding the archaeology and testing, that the Gabrielinos never granted him official status or as representative of the Gabrielino people, yet he continued to overstep her authority as chairperson and of her people, and that he has come between the Gabrielinos and other Indian groups. Ms. Rocha said she and her people hope that the City will reject the proposal of Dr. Stickle, and that her statements could be verified. Dr. Stickle responded that he was sorry to hear the comments, stated the attempt was to save the Marina del' Rey site as a historical monument in the city of Los Angeles, however charged that Ms. Rocha ignored the process, met with the developer and signed off on the site for $5000, that she is no longer the representative of the Native American Coalition of Southern California or sole representative of the Gabrielinos. He offered to withdraw his proposal. Ms. Linda Stobbe, a member of the Task Force, questioned the need for a professional consultant, yet if it is determined there is a need, suggested that perhaps it should be opened for submittal of resumes by other candidates, and offered that the Task Force should have input as to who is to be the consultant, noting also that two members of the Task Force are professional archaeologists and have field experience. Councilmember Hastings stated Dr. stickle had been asked to do this research, that his work is of a scholarly nature, and there had been agreement to a $500 cost, therefore applications are considered closed at this time. Ms. Hahn spoke in support of Dr. stickle and for working with him, and Ms. Beverly Casares urged that the Council vote on this matter. Mayor ProTem Laszlo recommended that the Task Force schedule their organizational meeting, that possibly that committee should consider this matter, and suggested that the Council should have a written proposal from Dr. stickle prior to taking action. councilman Hunt concurred, suggesting that if funds are necessary for consultant services that the request be made to the Council by the Task Force. Mr. Manuel Rocha said he was the spiritual leader of the Gabrielinos of Southern California and spoke in opposition to Dr. stickle. No action was taken on this item. I I FURTHER ACTION - GRAND JURY REPORT The Assistant city Attorney reported there has been a request to release certain documents that had been provided to the Council in Closed Session, specifically reports from the Chief of Police and the city Attorney's office, that the release was discussed with the Chief, and although it is not policy to release confidential information, in this case it 9-24-90 is recommended that the documents be released to the civil Service Board and the public if a majority of the Council votes to do so pursuant to Resolution Number 2874. He added that the communication from Capt. Garrett to the Mayor and council, the City Manager, and Police Chief could also be released upon determination to do so by the Council, and although the City Manager is out of town he was aware of the I consideration to release the first two documents mentioned. Discussion continued. Councilmember Forsythe also noted a - lengthy press release, and advised that work is continuing on the Grand Jury Report with regards to the charge of nepotism. She stated that the decision on the subject position was made at City Hall, not at the Police Department, that it was her opinion the Chief and his wife have carried the weight of a decision that was out of their hands and that reliance had been placed with the employer to follow proper procedure. She explained that there had not been an increase of salary at the time Mrs. Stearns accepted the position of Court Liaison, and as a result of a meeting she had with the Chief, Capt. Garrett and Capt. Maiten, they are providing background information regarding the allegations of the Grand Jury Report. Councilman Hunt moved that the press release, the August 10th memorandum from the city Attorney's office, and the report from Chief Stearns to the city Council be released, and that the September 20th memorandum from Capt. Garrett be released at his discretion. Mayor ProTem Laszlo stated he did not write nor was he consulted on the contents of the press release. Councilmember Hastings seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried I The Assistant city Attorney announced the documents would be available to the public from the City Clerk the following morning and provided to the civil Service Board for their information. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Forsythe inquired if the City receives tideland funds from the oil facilities on First Street. Acting city Manager, Mr. Thomas, responded that the Tideland Fund realizes approximately $22,000 pursuant to provision of State law, one percent of the value of the offshore leases, which is transmitted annually along with minimum information, additionally oil royalties received go to the General Fund, which has been a small amount in recent years. Councilmember Forsythe asked if the City could monitor the Tideland Fund monies in some way to insure that the city is receiving its fair share. Mr. Thomas indicated that could be done, however may require an auditing procedure. Councilmember Hastings noted that the number of barrels produced per day is recorded and that the revenue to the City should be based on spot checks, daily, weekly, and monthly. Councilmember Hastings read a letter from the Rossmoor Homeowners Association to the Western Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Bruno, expressing their concerns with regard to any changes to Anaheim Bay and the possible negative impact to the environment, traffic, pollution of the ocean waters, erosion, animal and marine life, etc. Mayor ProTem Laszlo made reference to a brochure distributed by Seal Beach Associates, or Mr. Bill Dawson, regarding the nine acre Department of Water and Power property and proposing that a large portion of the proposed parkland be used for one hundred units of senior housing. I 9-24-90 He said he was not certain that the citizens, or the DWP, would support such proposal, and asked that a resolution be prepared opposing that theory of development on the site and supporting the existing Specific Plan for that property. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor ProTem Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Beverly Casares, Seal Beach, asked for information regarding the value of the bond for the Riverbeach condominium project, the associated costs to produce and market same, and the interest paid. She suggested that an ordinance be developed to require a developer to provide one hundred percent completion bonds, performance bonds, a Dun & Bradstreet rating, and a certified financial statement by a nationally recognized firm. Mr. Galen Ambrose, Seal Beach, expressed his opinion that the Department of Water and Power site would make a nice park since there is a park shortage in Seal Beach, that the DWP property should be offered to the city and that an effort should be made to take advantage of funding that is and will become available for park and recreation development. Mr. Ambrose read a letter in response to what he claimed to be misinformation regarding the Wetlands Restoration Society lawsuit to the recently adopted Housing Element and costs thereof, which he said the expenses of which have been paid for by concerned residents and environmental groups, and that the Wetlands Society is now collecting monies to sustain a decision against the Mola Corporation, not a suit against the City, but an appeal of Mola. Ms. Barbara Antoci, Seal Beach, stated she was called to the Seal Beach Trailer Park this date, invited to view certain documents, and that she was not aware that the Council is charged with the responsibility of monitoring the funds that are spent by the Park. She said the documents showed that twelve Park residents do not pay rent, of those there were several that sublease the trailer and the land and collect rent from the sublessees. She suggested that if those twelve persons do not pay rent, the Park evidently compiles the expenses and income to create the rental ratio, also that she possessed a letter showing the Park would be coming to the City for a rental increase. Ms. Antoci claimed observing expenses relating to various individuals, political activities, etc., that she obtained and reviewed the Riversea, Trailer Park agreements, and provisions for low income housing, and that she also had copies of letters from the Park computer that are to be printed in the local newspaper this week. Ms. Antoci advised that Mrs. Sonju, part owner of the Park, assumed management thereof this date, removed certain employees, agreed to reimburse those tenants that have been overcharged, and suggested the Council look into matters relating to the Trailer Park. Members of the Council indicated that the roll of the Council is to review proposed rental adjustments when requested and the related expenses, that members of the Council do not have the right to enter the Park and demand inspection of their books, and at the time of the most recent request for rent increase the Council thoroughly reviewed the expenses and rejected many. The Acting City Manager advised that a meeting is to be scheduled next week between the City Manager and the Trailer Park partners in an attempt to clarify and resolve the concerns regarding the Park. With regard to calling for an audit, staff suggested review of the agreements would be in order to determine the powers of the Agency. Councilmember Forsythe requested copies of the agreements relating to the Trailer Park for Council review. Mr. Charles Antos, 17th Street, inquired as to who authorized the newly designed street signs, and stated in the past property taxes were realized from the I I 9-24-90 offshore and First street oil facilities, however he has learned that there are currently no taxes being received, where revenues should increase as improvements are made to those facilities. Members of the Council advised that the new signs were designed and authorized approximately two years ago and that the policy established was that they be installed when it is determined replacement is in order. 1- Mr. Antos read a copy of a letter he claimed was obtained from the Trailer Park regarding his wife that is to appear in this weeks edition of the local newspaper, and stated two of the letters from the Trailer Park computer contain the names of different authors however appear to be signed by the same person. Ms. Geri West, 1201 Electric Avenue, expressed appreciation to the Council for the granting of her appeal, noted however that should be vote on the forthcoming resolution be two in favor, two against, and one abstention, the resolution to approve would fail, therefore her recourse would be to appeal to the courts. She explained her desire that something be commenced to resolve the parking problem on Main street, and offered to participate on any task force or committee established to look into that problem. Councilman Hunt indicated that although he voted in opposition to the appeal at this meeting, he would likely vote for the resolution when it comes before the Council. There being no further comments from the audience, Mayor ProTem Laszlo declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The Assistant City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to provisions of the Government Code. By unanimous consent, I the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened at 10:48 p.m. The Assistant City Attorney reported the Council had discussed matters previously announced and that no action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT Forsythe moved, second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, October 2nd at 4:00 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo None Wilson Motion carried The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:50 p.m. f I \ " / ~~y Clerk and ex-of of Seal Beach Approved: I Attest: