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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1988-07-18 7-5-88 / 7-18-88 CLOSED SESSION The City Manager announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session with regard to labor negotiations. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 12:09 a.m. and reconvened at 12:54 a.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order. The City Manager reported staff received further directions relating to negotiations with the employee organizations. I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with unanimous consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 a.m. the C1 Ci Approved,: Attest: I Seal Beach, California July 18, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, 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. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION - NAVAL WEAPONS STATION Captain Stephen Holl, Naval Weapons Station, made a presentation to the Council relating to the Installation Restoration Program at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, a program directed to the study and clean up of former waste disposal sites. He advised that during the past thirty 7-18-88 years wastes have been disposed of in a manner considered acceptable at the time, however those sites, now closed, are being analyzed in order to determine what their potential effects are on our environment and what action is to be taken, if any, to mitigate those effects, pointing out that at this time there is no indication that the sites at the Station are creating an adverse impact on the environment. Captain Holl reviewed the backgroud of the Installation Restoration Program, and explained that the Program consists of three phases, preliminary assessment/site investigation I which includes records search and interviews of former personnel, investigation/feasibility study which involves intensive sampling and monitoring of the sites and recommended options for mitigation, and finally remedial design/action which is the design and implementation of mitigating measures. Captain Holl reported twenty-five former disposal sites were initially identified at the Station since the Program began in 1984, sixteen determined to not warrant further action, with nine sites requiring additional investigation, and that phase two of the Program is to begin during the next few months. Captain Holl described the location of the nine sites and the substances being investigated for potential problems and mitigation. The Captain stressed that from information obtained to date there is no immediate hazard to human health posed by these sites, that the drinking water well on site is periodically tested and is well within the clean water standards established by the State, and that from the mussel watch program, conducted in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board and the California Department of Fish and Game, evidence to date suggests that most pollutants filtered by the mussels come from sources other than the Base. Captain Holl explained their efforts for community involvement in the Installation Restoration I Program process through interviews with community members, identification of community concerns, development of fact sheets, information repositories, and a technical review committee. In response to the Council, the Captain explained that the roads are now sprayed with water to control dust as opposed to the oil that was used up to 1973, that the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has identified that there has been no impact on the wildlife within the National Wildlife Refuge from the sites within that area, and with regard to potential hazards he stated the most concern would be directed towards the drinking water, again stressing that no problem has been found to date. The City Manager advised that the City will be represented on the technical committee by the Public Works and Development Services departments. The Council expressed appreciation to Captain Holl for his informative presentation. APPEAL - PLAN REVIEW 9-88 - 99 WELCOME LANE - WILDMAN Mayor Hunt declared the public discussion open relating to the appeal of Condition Four of the Planning Commission's approval of Plan Review 9-88, requiring a life safety sprinkler system to be installed throughout the trailer and cabana, a modified 13D system allowed to be used on this retrofit subject to the review and approval of the Orange County Fire Department. Mr. Scott Wildman, 99 Welcome Lane, I appellant, confirmed their acceptance of the responsibility to include the life safety sprinkler system to the room addition on the second floor, however stated it is the retrofit throughout the existing structure that is objectionable, considering that the dwelling was built in 1980, the City Code having been changed in 1984. He noted that the room that is proposed to be added on represents about ten percent of the second story or about four and one- half percent of the entire structure. Mr. Wildman reported they have obtained preliminary estimates for the retrofit ranging from $3000 to $9000, dependent upon what is required for installation. Councilmember Risner spoke in support of 7-IS-88 I the appeal, making reference to the year cabana regulations were adopted in relation the year this legal second story cabana was built, noting also that the Code does not specifically address to what extent a sprinkler system would be required in the case of an existing cabana. Councilmember Risner pointed out that this request is for a small addition of forty-eight square feet at a cost of approximately $1600, and stated she felt to retrofit the entire structure would be an unreasonable burden on the applicant, simply due to the cost involved. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to approve Plan Review 9-88, amending Condition Number Four to require that a modified 13D life safety sprinkler system be installed in the new addition to the existing trailer and cabana. Councilmember Wilson expressed her support for the motion taking into consideration the small amount of square footage being added and the use of fire retardant materials, and Mayor Hunt noted that in reviewing the 1983 legislation, it appeared that there was cabana construction in progress at that time and the intent seemed to be to require sprinkler systems for those particular buildings given the easier access for installation. In response to Council, the City Attorney stated that based upon the wording of the 1983 ordinance it is not believed that there is a mandatory requirement for complete retrofitting in this case, which is a matter of interpretation, therefore it is not felt there would be a liability with the City taking action on this case. The Development Services Director confirmed that this is the maximum expansion that can be made to the second floor. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner moved to direct the Development Services Director to bring back a policy statement for Council consideration in line with the action taken on the previous matter relative to retrofitting of existing two story cabanas and trailers when only minor additions are requested. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. The Development Services Director stated that in lieu of amending the Code, a clarification could be made that complete retrofitting would not be required if the addition does not exceed a certain percentage, in view of the fact existing Code speaks only to two story cabanas and is not specific to new or existing. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3789 - COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE Resolution Number 3789 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING FEES, RATES AND CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3789 was waived. The City Manager reported that the changes made at the previous meeting had been incorporated into the Resolution, also that the staff recommends a $5 charge for traffic reports for residents given the personnel time involved in retrieving and duplicating the reports, rather than the $3 and $1 charges approved at the last meeting. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3789 as amended to reflect the $5 resident charge for Traffic Collision Reports set forth in Section 4-F. h18-88 AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3802 - SALARY RATES/WAGE SCHEDULES/ BENEFITS - ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 3802 was presented to Council entitled DA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' I ASSOCIATION AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3802 was waived. The City Manager reported that as a result of negotiations this Resolution sets forth a five percent salary package for the miscellaneous employees. Councilman Grgas noted a correction to Section 7-A, Scheduling, to reflect "...year ending 1989..." Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3802 as amended. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3803 - SALARY RATES/WAGE SCHEDULES/ BENEFITS - MANAGEMENT/NON-REPRESENTED/PART-TIME EMPLOYEES Resolution Number 3803 was presented to Council entitled DA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTERED CITY, ESTABLISHING A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT, NON-REPRESENTED, AND THE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3803 was waived. With regard to Section 2-B and Section 5 relating to Leave Time and Bereavement Leave, the City Manager explained that last year accumulated sick time and vacation time were combined as leave time, that the employee was given the option of converting accumulated sick leave or retaining it as such, and since that time new employees only accumulate the combined leave time versus sick and vacation time. He explained further that an employee is allowed three days bereavement leave per year which is not accumulated, and any additional time off would be from accumulated leave time. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3803. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3804 - AD HOC TRAFFIC IMPACT COMMITTEE Mayor Hunt pointed out that the proposed Resolution was presented to Council for discussion pursuant to direction of the Council. Councilmember Wilson stated she wished to nominate Mr. Greg Weiler as a member of the Traffic Committee. Councilman Grgas stated that given further consideration of the structure of the Committee since last meeting, he would request that the Committee be expanded from five to six members, which would provide equitable representation, three nominated by the proponents of Measure I "F", three nominated by the Council representing opponents of Measure "F", and that there be two alternate members representing the opposing viewpoints, clarifying that representation from the City Council would be deleted from the Resolution, however that would not preempt the appointment of an individual sitting as a member of the Council. He suggested further that recommendations forthcoming from the Committee be by consensus and a majority vote of at least four members. Mr. Grgas expressed 7~18-88 I his belief that there are no opponents to sound planning and quality of life, and that those persons being recommended to the Committee are knowledgable of community concerns, possess technical backgrounds of traffic and transportation methods, legal and growth management issues, and will be valuable resource persons to the Committee. Mr. Grgas stated it is his desire that the Committee work in good faith to design a workable, legal traffic initiative specific to Seal Beach, that the resulting recommendations be forwarded to the City Attorney for review, then considered by the City Council with a subsequent vote of the citizens. Councilmember Risner spoke in support of Mr. Grgas' recommendations, and requested that the Resolution reflect that this is an Dad hoc" Committee. She also recommended that October lst be designated as the due date for the Committee's report, and suggested wording to clearly state that the recommendations will come back to the Council, will receive review by the City Attorney, and ultimately submitted to the voters, and clarify that the alternates may vote only when representing absentee Committee members. Councilman Laszlo expressed his preference that the Committee consist of five members as suggested at last meeting, voiced concern with the reference to proponents and opponents of Measure "FD and that certain nominees may be supportive of development. He suggested that Committee recommendations should be by majority vote only, thus objected to a four to two requirement given the possibility of an abstention, and stated the objective is to develOp an initiative to insure that development will not worsen traffic in Seal Beach. Discussion continued. Councilmember Wilson voiced support for the balance of a six member Committee and of a four person majority vote. Mayor Hunt spoke in support of the compromise of having a six member Committee noting that sensible traffic controls are a common interest of the persons who will sit on the Committee, also supported submittal of the initiative to a vote of the people, however indicated his preference for a majority only approval requirement. Councilman Grgas stated that his intent in suggesting a majority vote of four was that it is felt compromise on this issue is going to be required, and that based upon the language contained in Section 4 of the Resolution requiring a majority vote of all members of the Committee, it should then be understood that the majority vote would be four, or three if there is an abstention. Mayor Hunt stated that in any case the alternates should be present at the meetings. Discussion continued. It was the consensus of the Council to consider each of the suggested changes individually. The City Attorney so noted the request that the Committee be referred to as Ad Hoc throughout the Resolution. I Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to amend Section 2 of the Resolution to read "...Committee shall consist of six voting members and two alternates..." AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried I Risner moved, second by Grgas, to further amend Section 2 to reflect "three citizens plus one alternate selected by the proponents of Measure F..." and Dthree citizens plus one alternate selected by City Council members..." AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried 7~18-88 After brief discussion, Risner moved, second by Wilson, to amend the last sentence of Section 3 to read "Once objectives have been defined, the Ad Hoc Traffic Impact Committee shall identify and recommend to the City Council regulations to achieve those objectives", and that a sentence be added to read "The City Attorney shall review the legality of such recommendations and prepare a draft ordinance implementing the recommendations that can be lawfully adopted by the voters for consideration as a ballot I measure by the City Council for submission to the voters." The City Attorney noted that there may be recommendations that come forth from the Committee that would be administrative in nature that could be implemented by the City, however it is important that the ballot measure include those issues that are legislative or policy in nature. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried Councilmember Risner moved that a sentence be added after the second sentence of Section 4 to read "Alternate(s) may vote only when representing absent permanent Committee members." Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried Risner moved, second by Wilson, that Section 5 be amended to insert the date of October I, 1988 for the Committee report and recommendations. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried I By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3804 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3804 as amended, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CREATING AND DEFINING MEMBERSHIP OF AN AD HOC TRAFFIC IMPACT COMMITTEE." AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried Councilman Grgas acknowledged the earlier nomination to the Committee of Mr. Greg Weiler, 233 Stanford Lane, by Councilmember Wilson, and continued with his nomination of Mrs. Elizabeth Ellis, 215 - 13th Street as a voting member of the Ad Hoc Committee, and reviewed her background and experience in various aspects of transportation and transportation management. Councilman Laszlo submitted Mrs. patty Campbell, 4433 Ironwood Avenue, and Mrs. Barbara Rountree, 319 - 12th Street, as voting members, and Mrs. Eulalee Siler, 4217 Birchwood Avenue, as the alternate member. Councilmember Risner nominated Mrs. Jody Weir, 636 Beachcomber Drive, as an alternate member. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to confirm the appointment I of Mr. Wiler, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Ellis, Mr. Laszlo, Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs. Roundtree as voting members of the Ad Hoc Traffic Impact Committee, and Mrs. Siler and Mrs. Weir as alternate members. Councilmember Risner recognized the interest of two other residents of the City in serving on this Committee, Mr. John Stillwell and Mr. Bill Orszewsky. Mr. Orszewsky, 85 7~18-88 Riversea Road, addressed the Council regarding the issue under consideration, and withdrew his name from Committee membership consideration. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I By unanimous consent, the Council declared a recess at 8:39 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:46 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3805 - WAVELL MEMORIAL FUND Resolution Number 3805 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF THE CHRISTOPHER WAVELL MEMORIAL FUND AND THE DISBURSEMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL IN SAID MEMORIAL FUND." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3805 was waived. The City Manager reported a request had been received from the parents of Chris Wavell requesting that the funds retained in the Memorial Fund since 1973 be released to "Partners of the Park" a non-profit organization in the City of Long Beach for the purpose of purchasing playground equipment to be installed at "Mothers Beach" in that City. Mayor Hunt read the letter of request received from John and Diane Wavell. Councilmember Risner explained the circumstances that led to the memorial fund being established. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3805. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3806 - ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION Resolution Number 3806 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING STAFF TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ITS ENERGY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM." .By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3806 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3806. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "M" Councilmember Risner requested Items "In and "J" removed from the Consent Calendar. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "I" and "In, as presented. I K. Approved regular demands numbered 70798 through 70904 in the amount of $2,238,337.19 and payroll demands numbered $184,047.27 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. L. Denied the Notice of Claim for refund of property taxes from the State Board of Equalization via the County of Orange of MCI Telecommunications Corporation, Southern Pacific Pipe Lines, Inc., GTE Sprint Communications Corporation, and San Diego Pipeline Company, and referred same to the City Attorney. 7~1B-88 M. Approved the request of the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation to re-cablecast the videotapes of City Council meetings. AYES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "I" - MINUTES Councilmember Risner stated she would abstain from voting on this item as she was absent from the June 20th meeting. Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1988 regular City Council meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ITEM "J" - MINUTES Councilmember Risner moved to hold over the minutes of the July 5th regular City Council meeting. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried BUSINESS LICENSE TAX The.C~ty Manager presented his report relating the proposed reV1S10n of the business license tax, and reviewed each of the three alternatives presented for consideration, gross receipts, gross receipts within certain brackets, and flat rate adjusted annually by a factor equal to the change in the Consumer Price Index. The City Manager recommended that I the Council select one of the alternative methods of determining the business license tax and direct the City Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinance for Council consideration. Councilmember Wilson indicated her preference for the flat rate tax adjusted annually by the CPI. Councilmember Risner indicated a like preference, noting comments in support of the flat rate from the business community during budget review, however stated those businesses that are currently under gross receipts should continue under that method. The City Manager noted the calculated increase in revenue would be $35,000 to $40,000, which is now $49,000 annually, also that through meetings with the business community there was a general consensus that an increase was warranted, however there was no consensus on the method. Mr. Bob Griffith, local businessman, spoke in support of the flat rate business tax as proposed as being the most fair and logical. The City Manager clarified there is currently no tax imposed on persons engaging in the property rental business, and explained that current Code provides for organizations to file for tax exempt status. After brief discussion, Wilson moved, second by Risner, to support the alternative for a flat rate business license tax I at a minimum of $100, that businesses currently under gross receipts will continue under that method, that the basis for the property rental business tax be increased from three to six units, likewise for mobile home spaces, that the staff be directed to schedule the public hearing regarding the business license tax and prepare the appropriate ordinance for Council consideration. 7~la-88 AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS I Environmental Oualitv Control Board Councilman Laszlo moved to reappoint Mr. Donald Eisenberg to the Environmental Quality Control Board representing District Four for the full term of four years. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Cable Communications Foundation Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mr. Milton Stein to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation representing District Three for the full term of two years. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Remaining appointments were held over to the next meeting. I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Laszlo requested that the blue reflectors provided by the Fire Department be installed on the reconstructed College Park East streets of Elder and Wisteria. Mr. Laszlo noted a complaint regarding overwatering on Lampson Avenue between Tulip and Rose, and continued water overspay at Shappell Park. He also requested that the City Manager schedule the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Traffic Impact Committee for the last week of July. The City Manager confirmed that the Director of Public Works would provide staff assistance to that Committee. Councilmember Risner noted her attendance, as well as that of other Council members and staff at the opening ceremonies for, the Animal Care Center and commended the Friends of the Center for their efforts in raising the necessary funds to build that facility, in turn donating the building to the City. Mrs. Risner reported she also attended a citizens meeting held at Gum Grove Park relating to preservation of the wetlands on the Hellman property, the group formulating their goals and objectives to possibly submit to the City for consideration, and noted that she had passed on to the City Manager certain research materials she received from the group. Councilmember Risner pointed out that certain debris is being dumped on the Hellman site and asked that this be brought to the attention of the property owners, and reported further that the gate into Gum Grove Park is in need of replacement so that the Park can be properly closed at dusk, and requested a report from the City Manager at next meeting. Councilman Grgas also referred to the official opening of the Animal Care Center and the commitment announced by Dr. Gelb to donate $5,000 each Christmas season throughout his lifetime towards the maintenance and operation of the Center. Mr. Grgas requested that the subject of the loan made to the Friends to cover the cost of paving at the Center be placed on the next agenda to possibly consider waiving the repayment of that loan. Noting that there are periods of the year where the beach parking lots do not receive maximum use, Mayor Hunt asked if an annual parking ticket or pass could be looked into for use by those wishing to patronize the sportfishing, or for other purposes, that would be of benefit to the citizens and the business community. I 7~18-88 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications open. Mrs. Patty Campbell, 4433 Ironwood Avenue, expressed appreciation for the formation of the Committee to study traffic impacts, suggested that the reference to persons as pro and con Measure F be dropped, and stated that it was her intent that everyone would work together for a reasonable solution. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean Avenue, prefaced his remarks with reference to the keynote address of the current political convention, then made reference to previous topics of I discussion and questions raised with regard to Gum Grove Park, eucalyptus trees, etc., yet unanswered. He noted the relinquishing of a trust fund to be used in the City of Long Beach and questioned the whereabouts of interest earned on those monies, referred to the return of Quimby funds to Leisure World residents with interest, also questioned why Seal Beach does not receive park/recreation grant monies through approved legislation as other cities have. Mr. Stark asked why Zoeter School was leased without competitive bid and why the Consumer Price Index was not applied to the Zoeter lease as it is to the business license tax, and inquired if the business tax on six or more rental units would apply to those in Leisure World who are renting units. With regard to the Traffic Impact.Committee, Mr. Stark questioned and objected to the Council making appointments to the Committee where it had taken a position in opposition to Measure F, while those who make recommendations are branded as special interests. Mr. Gaylen Ambrose, 613 Seabreeze Drive, asked if a chain could be placed at the the entrance to the Hellman property off of Seal Beach Boulevard to deter entry, stating there is concern among some with regard to security. Councilmember Risner noted that there are people who live or work on the Hellman property and gain access through the roadway off of Seal Beach Boulevard. I Mayor Hunt asked that the staff communicate the concern to Hellman. Councilman Grgas referred to a recent news article relating to gang activity and grafitti that has become evident in the downtown area, the article containing quotes by certain individuals accusing the City of promoting gang activity and blight of the area in order to implement redevelopment for the benefit of out of town special interests. He stated this to be another attempt at using scare tactics on the residents of the district and the City, and was a further personal attack to which he took great exception, and the newspaper likewise choosing to report quotes of only certain individuals rather than comments of members of the City Councilor bonafide groups and organizations. Councilmember Risner responded to Mr. Stark's comments, with regard to unanswered questions she stated that in most instances the questions posed are numerous, distorted and misleading. She again clarified that the Wavell trust was established at the request of the parents of the victim, obviously with agreement at that time that no interest would be accrued to the trust, and since no project had been agreed upon over the years for use of those funds they are now being returned at the family's request for a use specific to the memory of their son. Mrs. Risner also responded to comments regarding I grants, which she stated in some cases are determined by demographics which may be a factor in this City's eligibility in certain instances, and noted previous comments and comparisons of budgets of other cities which she stated were unrealistic and based upon unequitable figures. Councilman Laszlo stated it was his understanding that the intent of the Wavell trust was to establish a camp site at Gum Grove Park, however that was determined to not be possible, and pointed out that the City has received 7.,.18-88 / 8-1-88 grant funds in recent years that have been used for College Park and at Zoeter field, and that the City will be realizing some grant funding in the future. There being no further comments, Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session. I ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Attest: the Approved: I Seal Beach, California August I, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, 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: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried