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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1988-04-18 4-18-88 Seal Beach, California April 18, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Clift moved, second by Grgas, 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: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION - EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES After reviewing the criteria considered for selection, Mayor Wilson introduced the nominees for Employee of the Year, Ginger Bennington, Secretary to the City Manager, Chuck Feenstra, Building Inspector, Rita Roberts, Police Department Records Supervisor, and Dennis Root, Public Works Department. The City Manager stated the Employee of the Year would be announced at the upcoming employee dinner. I PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Wilson proclaimed the week of May 1st through May 7th, 1988 as "Hire A Veteran Week." May 8th through May 14th, 1988 was proclaimed "Just Say No" week by Mayor Wilson. The Mayor proclaimed May 1st, 1988 as "Law Day, U.S.A." Mayor Wilson proclaimed May 14, 1988 as "Let Freedom Ring Day. " AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Hunt, to amend the agenda to include a Resolution relating to the potential dissolution of the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District, that this I matter be considered on an urgency basis as the City became aware of the proposal after the agenda was posted. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3779 - ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS. BEACHES AND PARKS DISTRICT - POTENTIAL DISSOLUTION Resolution Number 3779 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE 4-18-88 I CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL DISSOLUTION OF ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS, BEACHES AND PARKS DISTRICT." Councilmember Risner stated this Resolution would be presented to the Resolutions Committee this week for consideration at the next League meeting, and that an urgency exists since this matter could be heard by LAFCO prior to the next League of Cities meeting. She added that the League is attempting to have this matter deferred to the following LAFCO meeting. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3779 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 127l - EUCALYPTUS GROVE PRESERVATION Ordinance Number 1271 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING TREE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR EUCALYPTUS TREES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. II By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 127l was waived. In response to Councilmember Risner, the Development Services Director explained that a tree of the eucalyptus species not meeting the definition of eucalyptus tree set forth in Section 7D-3(b) by being less than twelve inches in diameter would fall within the regulations of the Ordinance if the tree were part of a grove of not less than fifteen trees. Mr. Knight added that the eucalyptus is a fast growing tree, that a twelve inch diameter tree would have substantial growth and be considered a mature tree, and responded he was not aware of any fifteen tree grove in Seal Beach that does not meet the twelve inch requirement. .' Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Ordinance Number 1271. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1272 - PIPELINE FRANCHISE REGULATIONS Ordinance Number 1272 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER l6B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO PIPELINE FRANCHISES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1272 was waived. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Ordinance Number 1272 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1273 - COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES Ordinance Number 1273 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES FEES AND ADDING CHAPTER 22A TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1273 was waived. The Finance Director presented the staff report, explaining that a tree trimming and street sweeping fee was approved in concept with the 1987-88 budget, that the Ordinance proposed is enabling legislation and once adopted, the Resolution establishing the subject fees may be approved after public hearing. The City Attorney clarified that if the Council determined to add other fees at a later time, those fees would be required to be considered under public hearing, and recommended that the proposed Ordinance be adopted as presented as it is enabling only and does not impose fees. Discussion continued. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1273 and that it be passed to second reading. 4-18-88 AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3775 - APPROVING VARIANCE 2-88 - 405 OPAL COVE - RAICES Resolution Number 3775 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, APPROVING VARIANCE 2-88, PERMITTING A ROOM ADDITION THAT I EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE FOR THE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FOR 405 OPAL COVE UNTIL THE PRESENT OWNER OF RECORD CONVEYS THE PROPERTY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3775 was waived. Mayor Wilson asked that the Resolution be amended to add "rents, or leases" in each instance of reference to the owner selling the property. Clift moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3775 as amended. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTIONS NUMBERED 3776. 3777. 3778 - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The City Engineer presented the staff report, noting that pursuant to Council direction of February lst, the staff contracted with Willdan Associates to develop a proposal for establishment of a Street Lighting Assessment District. He explained that the Resolutions submitted for Council consideration are required as preliminary steps in establishing the District, and that a public hearing is proposed to be held at the May 2nd meeting. Mr. Jue reported the notice of hearing would be mailed the following two days and will contain the estimated amount of assessment, and the City Manager added that the last regular I meeting to establish the district would be the 18th of July in order to meet the County deadline for placing the assessment on the tax rolls. In response to Councilmember Risner with regard to estimated costs of maintenance and operation as set forth on Exhibit "B" of the Engineers Report, the City Engineer explained that there would be some administrative costs in subsequent years, approximately half of the first year. Councilman Clift stated that Councilman- elect Laszlo has been made aware of the upcoming public hearing, and that he would seek his comments as well. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolutions Numbered 3776, 3777, and 3778 was waived. Hunt moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3776 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, COST ESTIMATES DIAGRAM, ASSESSMENT AND REPORT FOR FORMATION OF STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA," Resolution Number 3777 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S 'REPORT' FOR CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE IN A PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT WITHIN SAID CITY," and I Resolution Number 3778 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING PURSUANT TO PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING THEREON." 4-18-88 AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "M" THROUGH "W" The City Attorney requested Item "0" removed from the Consent Calendar, and Councilman Clift requested Item "W" removed. Clift moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "Q" and "W", as presented. M. Approved regular demands numbered 69623 through 69897 in the amount of $417,943.99, and payroll demands numbered 29800 through 29976 in the amount of $173,104.63 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. N. Denied the claim of David B. Beek and referred same to the City's liability adjuster. o. Denied the claim of Lisa A. Sorenson, Robert L. Sheedy and Star Sheedy and referred same to the City's liability adjuster. I P. Denied the claim of Rebecca M. Shoudt versus Ralph Sher and referred same to the City's liability adjuster. R. Ratified the West Orange County Water Board budget for fiscal year 1988/89. s. Bids were received until 11:00 a.m., April 6, 1988 for Project Number 584, Zoeter Ballfield Renovation, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Challenge Engineering, Inc. Bopark Enterprises, Inc. Kropfli Construction Co. Artistic Landscape & Engr., Inc. Wakeham-Baker, Inc. Ryco Construction, Inc. $107,792.95 ll4,925.00 121,659.00 139,866.30 145,145.00 177,771.00 Awarded the contract for Project Number 584, Zoeter Ballfield Renovation, to Challenge Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $107,792.95 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. I T. Approved the purchase of three submersible sewer pumps from Esso Company at a cost of $13,500, and that the formal bid procedure be waived on the basis that it is in the best interest of the City to realize the cost savings associated with the standardization of the pumps. U. Approved the transfer of the three year contract with Vertical Management Systems to Computil Corporation for parking citation processing, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 4-18-88 V. Supported Proposition 70, Parks and Wildlife Bond Initiative, on the June 1988 ballot. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "0" - RENEWAL AGREEMENT - WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the renewal agreement with Bierly and Associates for workers' compensation claims administration for the period July I, 1988 through June 30, 1989, subject to final review and approval of the City Attorney of the hold harmless provisions of the agreement, as recommended by the City Attorney, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEM "W" - RESIGNATION - PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Clift noted that the District Four seat on the Planning Commission is being vacated by resignation of Mr. Jay Covington who has served on the Commission for the past eleven years. Mr. Clift advised that Mr. Covington has moved his residence from the City, and that he will be honored at a gathering in the near future. Clift moved, second by Risner, to accept the resignation of Mr. Covington from the Planning Commission, and that a vacancy be I declared. Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried AYES: NOES: REPORT - SMOKING REGULATIONS Risner moved, second by Clift, to hold this item over until the next meeting. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried REPORT - SENSIBLE GROWTH INITIATIVE The City Manager presented an analysis of the Citizens' Sensible Growth and Traffic Control Initiative that has been certified to be sufficient and placed on the June 7th ballot by Council action, noting that the initiative is similar to the initiatives that have qualified for Orange County unincorporated areas, and the cities of San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. Mr. Nelson summarized that the Initiative, if adopted, would establish minimum service levels, which are the key elements of the Initiative, for traffic flow, pOlice, fire and paramedic services, flood control improvements, and parks, and prior to granting development I approvals, the City would be required to determine either that the minimum service levels will be maintained, or if the minimum service levels are already being violated, the development will result in a measurable improvement thereof or the development will participate in an adopted Comprehensive Planning and Improvement Program which will achieve a measurable improvement. The City Manager referred to an analysis performed by the Chapman College Economic Research Center which concludes that the Initiative will reduce economic growth and tend to raise housing prices, thus lower the level of sales tax receipts to local governments, and stated it is difficult to definitively 4-18-88 I interpret the impact on Seal Beach. Mr. Nelson noted that the Building Industries Association initiated a law suit to remove the Initiative from the ballot, however the court concluded it would be best to allow the measure to be voted upon before a determination is made as to the questions raised. With regard to traffic requirements of the Initiative, Mr. Nelson advised that based upon current traffic studies and one presently being conducted there are seven intersections within the City that do not now, nor would in the future meet the standards of the Initiative, and that the estimate of costs to comply with the minimums are $3.8 million for capital improvements and $40,000 for annual update of traffic studies. He noted there is considerable concern with meeting the traffic standards since very little traffic originates and terminates in Seal Beach, however Seal Beach is impacted by that traffic which could very likely prohibit the approval of a development that might aid in meeting the standards set forth, also that it could conceivably require the City to take actions that would not be acceptable to the City, such as removing the median strip to allow the widening of Pacific Coast Highway. Staff explained the methods of grading traffic based upon a volume to capacity ratio, the 212 formula used by CalTrans and most traffic studies, the 209 formula standard as set forth in the Initiative being much stricter and at times unworkable. The City Manager stated that it appears that the one hundred year flood standard is met within the jurisdiction of the City, however some improvements to existing facilities may be necessary. The City Manager reviewed at length the emergency response impacts on police, fire and paramedic services and the actions necessary to comply with the Initiative. Mr. Nelson noted that the State standard for park requirements referenced in the Initiative is unclear, however reported that if the intent is the Quimby Act, the City meets that standard for neighborhood and community parks by providing 5.73 acres of open space per thousand popUlation, and if all of the open space in the City were included as have some other cities, 294.75 acres per thousand population could conceivably be quoted. Mr. Nelson stated that most of the problems with meeting the standards of the Initiative result from the City's inability to level conditions on new development that occurs outside the City's jurisdiction yet impacts the City. He reviewed the impact on potential projects on the Department of Water and Power property, the State lands site, the Hellman Specific Plan, the future Bixby project, as well as any development that may be proposed at Rockwell, Rossmoor Center or other commercial shopping areas. The City Manager concluded that there are several positive aspects of the Initiative, focusing the County and its leadership to look at and respond to the concerns brought forth by the Initiative, however stated that the Initiative, if applied only to Seal Beach is not the answer to the potential problems that the proponents foresee and would most likely create a negative impact, that the Initiative would be better addressed to undeveloped areas of the County where large projects may be forthcoming. The City Manager recommended that the Council receive the analysis of the Sensible Growth Initiative and schedule a work session for further review. Discussion followed. I I with regard to impact on the Hellman property development, the Development Services Director reported that as set forth in the Initiative, a Tentative Tract Map process is one of the things that would trigger the Initiative into focus and would require the standard level of service, however at that point the Initiative is unclear since it goes on to state that in areas where the roads currently do not meet the 4-18-88 standard level of service, which Pacific Coast Highway does not, that any development that would impact that roadway in any measurable way would have to be mitigated, thus there could be two basic interpretations, that the Tentative Tract Map would be required to be brought down to the standard level of service or the project would have to mitigate a roadway that has an existing problem so that it is not worsened. He noted that this was posed as a question of the Building Industry lawsuit. Mr. Knight stated that the Hellman development has a Tentative Tract Map, that an Environmental Impact was prepared as well as a traffic study, reporting that the project does add measurable traffic that can not be fully mitigated onto Pacific Coast Highway therefore would be required to mitigate for that traffic at the time the Tentative Tract Map was approved for the project, and it is highly unlikely that the project would be able to provide the additional lanes or right-of- way to create the capacity for that traffic impact. The City Manager added that if improvements are required to be built to create a measurable positive impact, you must then also analyze the impacts of those improvements. While considering a time for further discussion of the Initiative, Councilman Hunt stated he felt it important to obtain a Seal Beach view of this Initiative, noting that conditions in this City are different from those that exist in other areas of the County, Councilman Grgas expressed concern with the impact to Pacific Coast Highway from projects outside the City's jurisdiction such as sizeable retail/commercial development proposed near Marina Pacifica in Long Beach; and the City Manager noted that the City of Huntington Beach is looking at considerable land acquisition and development in their old town area which will also impact PCH. Mr. Frank Laszlo, 4480 Candleberry Avenue, stated that if the Initiative does not pass, even according to City studies, traffic problems will increase, where the Seal Beach Boulevard/405 northbound ramp level of service will increase by about thirty percent, the southbound ramp, Seal Beach Boulevard, Westminster Boulevard also increased, Pacific Coast Highway and First Street will approach a level F grade, and stated his understanding that developers would be paying the costs estimated for roadway/ traffic improvements. Mr. Laszlo stated that if the Initiative passes traffic will have to be improved, citing as an example if Rockwell wanted to build and it were found that the traffic would be worsened, they would have to provide remuneration for the traffic impact possibly through the widening of Westminster Boulevard. The City Manager responded that if there were no future development, in order to meet the standards proposed and based upon what now exists, the City would bear the costs, and if there were future development that could be conditioned with portions of that cost, the developer would pay, adding as an example that the Bixby Company has already been informed that at such time as their project is submitted, the City would be looking to them for improvements to the intersection of the 405 and Seal Beach Boulevard. Councilmember Risner inquired as to the effect of the Initiative on Rockwell, as it was her understanding that their plan and Tract Map was approved in years past. Mr. Knight responded that if Rockwell were proposing an addition that does not meet exemptions under the Initiative, then it would require that a traffic study be done and according to the Initiative they would have to mitigate those impacts on Westminster Boulevard or any other street affected. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to declare a recess at 8:48 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:01 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order. I I I 4-18-88 Risner moved, second by Clift, to continue the discussion relating to the Sensible Growth and Traffic Control Initiative Ordinance until May 16th in conjunction with the regular City Council meeting. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORANGE COUNTY HARBORS. BEACHES and PARKS - REPRESENTATIVE Wilson moved, second by Clift, to direct that a letter be sent over the Mayor's signature to the City Selection Committee supporting the nomination of Councilmember Risner to continue as the representative to the Orange County Harbors, Beaches, and Parks Committee. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Councilman Clift nominated Mr. William LaBar to the Civil Service Board representing Councilmanic District Four for the unexpired term ending July 1992. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the appointment. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Civil Service Board be held over. I REPORT - INITIATIVE PROCESS The City Attorney noted that the Council had requested information regarding whether or not the City has the power to limit initiative measures to a single subject, and reported that under State law there are two provisions of the State Constitution which deal with initiatives, one directed to statewide initiatives which are limited to one subject, the other directed to local initiatives which does not limit number of subjects. He stated research has been done on this issue as to whether or not the single subject rule would apply to a local initiative, and reported that no cases were found in California where a court applied the single subject rule to a local initiative. Mr. Stepanicich noted that it would seem that if a charter city wanted to add a provision to its Charter incorporating the provisions of the State Constitution dealing with statewide initiatives, such Charter amendment would most likely be valid. Given the recent Appellate Court cases where the court has been very liberal in determining what is a single subject, the City Attorney stated that while the City would have the power to add a single subject rule to its Charter, the effect of such provision may be questionable given the liberal court interpretations, and that it would be uncertain that it would in fact limit the scope of future initiatives that may cover a broad scope of topics. As an example he referred to an initiative that may have a number of topics however in some manner relate to land use issues, thus a court would most likely consider the initiative a single subject. Mr. Stepanicich clarified however that such Charter provision would limit initiatives that are proposed covering totally unrelated matters. He noted there has also been question of how an initiative is titled and whether it could be considered misleading, and reported that legislation effective January 1st now requires that before a measure may be circulated to the voters there must be a statement made by the City Attorney as to the purposes of I 4-18-88 the measure. Councilman Hunt stated that having heard the report from the City Attorney and given the actions of the courts in dealing with the single subject rule, he would recommend that this matter not be pursued further. DISCUSSION - ELECTION IMPROPRIETIES The City Attorney reported there have been questions raised I and a request made of the City Attorney's office regarding review and enforcement of alleged reporting improprieties in the recent election, and advised that in terms of enforcement of the Political Reform Act the City Attorney's office is not an enforcement agency, that any enforcement would be done by the District Attorney or the State Fair Political Practices Commission, explaining that a City Attorney, under State law, is strictly an advisory body to the City. He clarified that the reporting period for the recent election has not yet been completed under State schedules, thus there would be no further action for the City to take at this time. Risner moved, second by Clift, to request the City Attorney to respond to the citizen's communication. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Grgas inquired if the bike lanes along Electric Avenue are going to be restriped, and the City Engineer responded that they will be. Mr. Grgas asked that the staff look into the possibility of adding a right turn arrow at the southbound intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Avenue, which would improve the flow of traffic onto I Bolsa. The City Manager stated the requested report would be presented to Council sometime after July lst. In response to Councilman Hunt, the City Engineer advised that the Bixby Traffic Study consultant will be submitting a second preliminary report in about two weeks, thereafter it will be available to the public. Mayor Wilson reported that correspondence is continuing with CalTrans regarding the Seventh Street connector. With regard to the Environmental Protection Agency requirement for public notices dealing with lead content in the water, the City Engineer advised that the Metropolitan Water District will be placing ads in the newspapers in April, May and June listing six laboratories in Orange County where residents may have their water tested, the test costing approximately twenty dollars. Mr. Jue explained that cities are required to test for lead every three years, and reported that the Seal Beach tests completed at the end of March showed that this City's water is one hundred seventy to five hundred times better than the minimum standards for lead content, noting that the source of most of the lead content that may be found would be from the home plumbing system. Councilmember Risner referred to a notice published by CalTrans in the local paper regarding an upcoming Pacific Coast Highway improvement project that raised concern of a number of residents. The City Engineer I reported that the Pacific Coast Highway project is basically a signal coordination project, upgrading signal equipment, a hard wire inter-connect, and that the roadwork to take place is the widening and extension of the right hand turn lane on northbound PCH before reaching Seal Beach Boulevard. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Gordon Wall, Downey resident, North American Rockwell employee, read his written statement that had been provided to the Council, and spoke at length urging that the City adopt smoking regulations, specifically in the workplace. Mayor 4-18-88 I Wilson advised Mr. Wall that the Council would be considering that matter in the near future, and Councilmember Risner asked that a copy of the Rockwell smoking policy be included in the next agenda. Mr. LeRoy Brown, 705 Ocean Avenue, addressed the Council on behalf of the Senior Meals Program, noting that there has been a reallocation of funding for this Program and it is proposed that the St. Anne's location be closed and the participants in that program be transported to the North Seal Beach Community Center location. Mr. Brown reported that there are approximately thirty-five participants at the St. Anne's location, twenty-five on a daily basis, and that the seniors do not want to be transported. He added that the program manager indicated that if the City could provide up to $2500 funding and current attendance maintained, the St. Anne's location could possibly remain open. The City Manager clarified that the monies Seal Beach receives for this program is pooled with Garden Grove who in turn manages the program, thus eliminating duplication of efforts and costs, also reporting that the Recreation Department is attempting to retain the St. Anne's location, however if that fails the alternative would be to go to the North Seal Beach Center or use the Meals On Wheels Program. Mayor Wilson asked that the Council be provided with a report of the number of persons that utilize the program at St. Anne's, the daily attendance, whether there would be a cost saving to transport to North Seal Beach, and what impact there would be on the participants. Councilman Hunt suggested that further discussion be postponed, that the interested parties meet with the City Manager and in the event the problem is not resolved, possibly the Council could consider this matter further. Mr. John Vanhouten also spoke in support of continuing the Senior Nutrition Program at the St. Anne's location, and reported that there are at least seven persons that would be unable to ride the bus to North Seal Beach. There being no further comment, Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications closed. I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters relating to labor relations. The Council, by unanimous consent, adjourned to Closed Session at 10:01 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:37 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council met and received information relating to the status of labor relations and that no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. I erk and ex-o of Seal Beach of the ~ Approved: Attest: