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AYES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson
NOES: None Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT to adjourn the meeting at
Risner moved, second by Wilson,
1:39 a.m.
I AYES: Grgas, Bunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson
NOES: None Motion carried
Approved:
Attest:
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Seal Beach, California
June 5, 1989
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
session at 7:l1 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to
order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Grgas
Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
Absent:
Councilmember Wilson
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It was the consensus of the Council to excuse the absence of
Mrs. Wilson from this meeting.
Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager
Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Chief Stearns, Police Department
Captain Maiten, Police Department
Captain Garrett, Police Department
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department
Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/
City Engineer
Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Risner 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.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
PRESENTATION - 20 YEAR MASTER PLAN OF TRANSPORTATION
Mr. Ed Mountford, Special Projects Manager for the Orange
County Transportation Commission, was present to address the I
Council regarding the Orange County 20 year Master Plan of
Transportation, a project he said had been developed over a
period of eighteen months in conjunction with the League,
the Super Committee, community groups, interested public and
businesses. He explained that the Plan basically consists
of four categories, freeway projects of 1.3 billion dollars,
regional street and road projects of 350 million dollars,
local street and road projects of 650-million, and transit
projects of 750 million dollars,' to be funded 'through a half
cent sales tax proposal. Mr. Mountford stated that based
upon the formula developed by the Commission, fifty percent
population, twenty-five percent tax generated, and twenty-
five percent MPAH miles, the City would realize 4.2 million
dollars in maintenance funds, an additional million from the
MPAH category, and 900 thousand from growth management
funds, a total of 6.1 million dollars, that the City would
also be eligible to compete for 350 million dollars
available for street and road projects, specifically
intersection improvement programs, traffic signal
coordination, transportation system management, and regional
interchange projects. In response to Council, Mr. Mountford
explained that Pacific Coast Highway is included in the Plan
as a super-street from Warner Avenue to Dana Point, however
the Plan does not include widening of PCH through Seal Beach I
or Sunset Beach. He confirmed that the purpose of this
presentation was to seek support for the Plan in order to
ultimately present the funding measure to the voters of
Orange County. Mr. Mountford explained that the approximate
$300,000 per year, adjusted for inflation over the twenty
year period, that would be forthcoming to Seal Beach could
be used for any local street or road project that the City
desired to undertake, including street repaving. With
regard to a proposal for a statewide gas tax increase, Mr.
Mountford stated he believed there would be a matching funds
requirement for the programs under the State proposal, the
desire under the Orange County Plan being to generate funds
that could be used as a match for State funds. With regard
to the majority of projects proposed in the Orange County
Plan being in central and south County, he explained that
the Commission had tried to make the Plan project specific
and include only those projects that were perceived to be a
high priority, the freeway projects in this area of the
County being less since there have been improvements that
have recently taken place. Councilmember Risner noted that
the County Plan differs from that of the League which
recommends twenty-nine rather than twenty-one percent, or
900 million, go to local streets, with eighty-five percent
of the twenty-nine percent distributed based on seventy-five
percent population and twenty-five percent sales tax, I
therefore a benefit to cities with lower sales tax, the
remaining fifteen percent going to growth management areas,
and allowing coordination of projects on a more regional
basis.
Councilmember Risner expressed her preference that this item
be held over pending the upcoming discussion at the Orange
County League meeting. Mr. Mountford stated it is felt that
support of the Plan will be forthcoming from one-half of the
cities representing half of the population, a requirement to
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place the measure on the ballot, and noted that an action on
this item is necessary by the end of this month to allow
consideration by the Commission on July lOth.
Risner moved, second by Hunt, to continue discussion of this
matter until the budget workshop of June 12th.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Grgas proclaimed June l4, 1989 as "Flag Day."
PUBLIC HEARING - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 1989/90
Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider the
Street Lighting Assessmen~ District for 1989/90. The City
Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been
advertised as required by law, and reported no
communications had been received either for or against this
item. The Director of Public Works presented the staff
report, noting specifically that the operating costs for
fiscal year 1989/90 are estimated to be $170,000, that a
surplus of $30,000 is anticipated from the 1988/89
assessment, therefore the assessment proposed is $140,000
and results in most all assessments being reduced by one-
third for 1989/90. There being no communications from the
audience, Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3859 - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
1989/90
Resolution Number 3859 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AND LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1989/90." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 3859 was waived. Risner moved, second by
Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3859 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider the
proposed final draft of the Orange County Solid Waste
Management Plan. The City Clerk certified that notice of
the public hearing had been advertised as required by law,
and reported no communications had been recieved either for
or against this item. The Director of Public Works
presented the staff report, noted that the Plan proposed is
an update of tpe plan approved in 1985, addresses changes
that have occurred in the County's overall waste management
system as well as Changes in State law. There being no
communications from the audience, Mayor Grgas declared the
public hearing closed.
Risner moved, second by Hunt, to approve the final draft of
the Orange County Solid Waste Management Plan.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
The City Manager reported a copy of the ~ounty Plan had been
forwarded to the Golden Rain Foundation 1n response to their
communication of May 17th relating to transfer stations.
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PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED 1989/90 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider the
proposed 1989/90 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk
certified that notice of the public hearing had been
advertised as required by law, and reported no
communications had been received either for or against this
item. The City Manager recalled the preliminary budget
review of February 9th at which time the guidelines for I
preparation of the budget were to maintain current service
levels, review revenue enhancements, continue to maintain
prudent reserve levels in accordance with the Orange County
Cities Risk Management Authority, and to maintain the
Workers' Compensation Fund at a level equivalent to one
year's claims. He reported that the proposed budget
reflects a 2.9 percent increase in expenditures and an
approximate 7.8 percent increase in revenues, the Council
having taken action to increase revenues through enactment
of the Utility Users Tax on intrastate and international
telephone use and increase of the beach parking lot fees,
the staff further proposing that the Utility Users Tax be
applied to cable television, and that there be a revision of
fees relating to community center rental, resident/guest
parking permits, transportation permits, activity request
applications, and filming permits. He pointed out that
capital expenditures are increased from $400,000 to
$800,000, a large percentage of those monies from other
agencies, and although water and sewer funds are at an
acceptable level, the City will be in a poor position in ten
years if there is no increase of revenues for capital
improvements. Mr. Nelson noted the list of unfunded items
from the various departments, monetary requests from outside
organizations, reproduction of emergency preparedness I
booklets at a cost of $4500, and a request from the School
District to fund up to $100,000 for crossing guard
assistance. He concluded that the proposed budget does
maintain current levels of service, the expenditures within
revenue projections, however considering the rate of
inflation and incomplete employee negotiations, this would
be considered a slim budget. He added that inquiries
regarding the budget by members of the Council have been
referred to staff for response.
There were no communications from the audience at this time.
Risner moved, second by Hunt, to continue the public hearing
regarding the 1989/90 proposed budget until the workshop
session of June l2th at 6:00 p.m.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3860 - SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS
Resolution Number 3860 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND
CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK
OF AMERICA, SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK, WELLS FARGO BANK I
AND FIRST INTERSTATE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE
SIGNATURES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3810." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3860
was waived. The City Manager reported the City Attorney had
recommended that reference to Crocker Bank should now be
Wells Fargo Bank. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt
Resolution Number 3860 as corrected.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 386l - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Resolution Number 3861 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS
BOARDS, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES
TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3790."
By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3861
was waived. Hunt moved, second by Risner, to adopt
Resolution Number 3861 as amended to include the names of
the members of the Council appointed by Mayor Grgas.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3862 - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - FISCAL YEAR
1989/90 (GANN)
Resolution Number 3862 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
1989/90 AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE STATE
CONSTITUTION MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PROPOSITION 4, THE GANN
INITIATIVE." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 3862 was waived. Risner moved, second by
Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3862 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 3863 - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT - 118 & 120
FIRST STREET
Resolution Number 3863 was presented to Council entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
APPROVING THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT OF PARCELS 4 & 26, BLOCK
145 OF THE ACCESSOR'S MAP BOOK 199, PAGE 14 OF ORANGE
COUNTY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 3863 was waived. The Director of Public Works
presented the staff report, explaining that at the time the
subject property was subdivided one lot was twenty-four feet
in width, the other twenty-six, and pursuant to current Code
a lot is required to be twenty-five feet by one hundred
seventeen and one-half feet to be a buildable lot in the
downtown area. He stated that the lot line adjustment will
allow the purchase of one foot of the adjacent parcel by the
property owner of 120 First Street, allowing that lot to be
built upon. He added that the property owners are in
agreement to the lot line adjustment. Hunt moved, second by
Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3863.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 3864 - COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
Resolution Number 3864 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 3864 was waived. The City
Attorney advised that this item could be discussed, however
final action should be postponed until the public hearing
regarding same scheduled for June 19th. In response to-
Council, the City Manager explained that the fees, rates,
and charges for services are adopted by one Resolution,
reviewed annually in conjunction with the budget process,
and that the adjustments proposed at this time relate only
to the rental of the community centers for weddings and
wedding receptions, resident and guest parking permits,
transportation permits for oversized vehicleS/loads,
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activity request application/processing, and filming
permits. He added that revenue that may be generated from
the fees proposed are not included in the budget.
Councilman Laszlo noted that adjustment of fees is most
often based upon comparison with other cities, suggested
that traffic fines be considered in the same manner since,
from his information, Seal Beach has the highest traffic I
fines of other cities in the area and are a revenue source.
The City Manager responded that fines and forfeitures are
different from fees for services, which are based on
estimated costs for the specific service, and offered to
provide a report to the Council regarding fines and
forfeitures if desired. He advised that the City does have
jurisdiction over some penalties, such as violation of local
provisions of the Municipal Code, however others are
prescribed by the State. Discussion followed with members
of the Council expressing their views that such review would
be complex and lengthy, that the previously adopted fees
were given due consideration, that situations specific to
Seal Beach as compared to other cities needs to be kept in
mind, and a majority of the Council indicating they did not
feel such review was warranted. Risner moved, second by
Hunt, to continue consideration of Resolution Number 3864
until the June 19th public hearing. It was clarified that
the proposed fee adjustments could be discussed at the
budget workshops.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
PROPOSED ORDINANCE - UTILITY USERS TAX - CABLE TELEVISION I
A proposed Ordinance was presented to Council entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO
UTILITY USERS TAX BY IMPOSING SUCH TAX ON CABLE TELEVISION.
By unanimous consent, full reading of the proposed Ordinance
was waived. The City Manager reported that as a revenue
source, the Utility Users Tax is proposed to be applied to
cable television, the five percent tax estimated to generate
$70,000 annually, however has not been included in the
proposed budget. He noted a report received from the League
of Cities that designated the cities that currently impose
this tax on cable. Members of the Council suggested that
input be solicited from the members of the Cable Foundation
regarding this matter, noted that a percentage of cable
revenue is presently credited towards the prepaid cable
franchise fee and once the credit equals the prepaid fee
those revenues will be forthcoming directly to the City,
also questioned whether imposing the utility tax on the
cable user would deter subscribership and reduce the benefit
to the community. Mr. Pete Arnold, Chairman of the Cable
Foundation, stated he felt th~ Foundation was not aware of
this proposal, that their goal is to promote cable and
public access, and voiced his feeling that imposing this tax
on only a segment of the community is unfair. Mr. Arnold
reported more than one hundred persons responded to a I
telephone survey during the last City Council meeting
expressing their desire for continued public access, and
noted subscribership is at a very acceptable penetration
rate of approximately forty-eight percent. Mr. Arnold
offered to request that the Foundation members contact the
Council individually with regard to this proposal.
With the understanding that this matter may be subject to
discussion at the budget study sessions, Hunt moved, second
by Risner, to continue this item until the June 19th regular
meeting.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "L" throuqh "S"
Councilmember Risner requested that Item "L" be removed from
the Consent Calendar, and the City Manager requested Item
"0" removed. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to approve the
recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except
Items "L" and "0", as presented.
M. Approved regular demands numbered 74678
through 74878 in the amount of $724,141.12,
payroll demands numbered 35096 through
35260 in the amount of $200,4l9.61, and
payroll demands numbered 35261 through
35431 in the amount of $186,777.69 as
approved by the Finance Committee, and
authorized warrants to be drawn on the
Treasury for same.
N. Denied the claim of Norman McClenny for
personal property loss and referred same
to the City's liability attorney and
adjuster.
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P. Denied the claim of Thomas Duane Figueroa
for personal damages and referred same to
the City's liability attorney and adjuster.
Q. Bids were received until May 1, 1989 at
11:00 a.m. for Projects 587 and 588, Third
Street Alley and Twelfth Street Sewer
Connections, at which time they were publicly
opened by the City Clerk as follows:
Mac Group, Inc.
George Dakovich & Son, Inc.
CK Construction
$ 94,684.00
138,752.00
147,840.00
Awarded the bid for Projects 587 and 588 to
Mac Group, Inc. in the amount of $94,684.00
and authorized the City Manager to execute
the contract on behalf of the City.
R. Approved maintaining the existing beach
parking lot rate structure as adopted by
Resolution Number 3850 for the reasons set
forth in the memorandum dated May 23, 1989
relating to residential beach parking lot
fees.
S.
Opposed Housing Element legislation, SB 966
(Bergeson), SB l279 (Seymour), AB 145 (Costa)
and AB 1290 (Hauser), as requested by the
League of California Cities memorandum dated
May 10, 1989.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "L" - MINUTES
Under the continued public hearing relating to the Hellman
land development, Councilmember Risner requested that a
statement be added in response to a public comment on page
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ten to read "the Council advised that the parks would be
open and accessible to the public", and that a statement be
added on page thirteen prior to the motion to refer
alternative "C.I" to the Planning Commission to read
"Councilmember Risner stated she would support referring
"C.l" to the Planning Commission as a courtesy." Risner
moved, second by Hunt, to approve the minutes of May 15th as
amended.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
ITEM "0" - CLAIM - WILENIUS
The City Manager requested that Item "0. be removed from
consideration to allow further investigation of this claim.
It was the consensus of the Council to remove Item "0" from
consideration.
PROPOSED LEGISLATION - SB 838 - BERGESON
The City Manager presented an update regarding SB 838,
Transportation Agencies Consolidation and Sub-Regional
Association of Governments and reviewed actions taken at the
Orange County League meeting of April 20th. He reported
since that date the Division Steering Committee and Senator
Bergeson have agreed on a concept for legislation that would
allow for the creation of a sub-regional Association of
Governments, and reviewed the elements of that conceptual
agreement as set forth in his June 1st memorandum. He noted
there has been discussion over a number of years as to the
coordination of transportation planning with the cities and
the County as a whole, with consideration and debate
relating to consolidation of the Orange County Transit
Commission, the Transit District, the Corridor Transit
Authority, and the City of Laguna Beach Municipal
Transportation System, the cities having indicated through
the League Division that they did not want to discuss
consolidation, however there were concerns with regard to
the input of cities to the Transit Commission on
transportation planning, specifically as it effects the
growth of the cities within the County. Mr. Nelson reported
receipt of a letter from the City Manager of Laguna Beach
reporting that a committee of Orange County City Managers
had met to review the proposed wording of SB 838 and had
recommended that wording be added that would protect the
Laguna Beach Transit System so that it would not be
negatively impacted by this action, yet would never exceed
the apportionment to which it is legally entitled under
State law. He noted the issue of SB 838 will be discussed
by the City Managers Association on Wednesday and at the
League meeting on Thursday. Councilmember Risner suggested
that the Mayor be allowed to cast the City's vote at the
League meeting based on the information received at that
meeting and on the results of the City Manager's meeting.
Councilman Laszlo voiced his concern with regard to all
members of the Board of Supervisors sitting on the Regional
Association.
OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING
Councilman Laszlo made reference to the Federal government's
proposed off-shore oil drilling lease sale, the opposition
to same by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the
California Senators, and suggested that a resolution in
opposition also be prepared for Council consideration.
Mayor Grgas noted that although Seal Beach has not taken
formal action, members of the Council have been actively
following this issue. Councilman Hunt stated he had not
formulated a position on this issue at this time, and
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requested that information supporting and opposing the
offshore leases be made available. It was the consensus of
the Council that a Resolution be prepared as requested.
APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS
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Ad Hoc Airport Committee
Councilman Laszlo reported at the last meeting of the
Airport Site Coalition the Armed Forces Reserve Center and
Seal Beach weapons Station had been removed from the list of
potential sites for commercial aviation, and that he
believed the Long Beach Harbor offshore site was also
removed. He stated the basic reasons for their removal was
airspace constraints, passenger capacity, and that Orange
County passengers that would be served was less than twenty-
five percent. He noted however that the removal of those
sites is tentative until a final vote is taken at the next
Coalition meeting. Mr. Laszlo commended members of this
community, Rossmoor and Los Alamitos for their efforts in
this regard, and recommended that the local Airport
Committee continue to exist.
Mayor Grgas requested that the District One appointment to
the Airport Committee be held over.
Retail Sales Committee
Councilmember Risner moved to appoint Mr. Riley Forsythe,
523 Riviera Drive, to the Retail Sales Committee.
Councilman Hunt seconded the motion.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner
None
Wilson
Motion carried
Environmental Qualitv Control Board
The District Two appointment to the Environmental Quality
Control Board was held over.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Grgas declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Galen
Ambrose stated his intent to submit for the record and
information of the Council a publication and other
information relating to concerns-regarding the earthquake
fault on the Hellman site. The City Attorney recommended
that Mr. Ambrose submit the information to the staff for
review and presentation to the Council for the continued
public hearing on June 19th, explaining that there should be
no testimony or evidence submitted outside of the hearing
process. He also advised that comments regarding the plans
submitted to the Planning Commission could be made at the
Commission meeting or at the continued Council hearing on
June 19th. Mr. Ambrose requested that the Council
reconsider and submit the Wetlands Society plan to the
Planning Commission. The City Attorney again advised that
such action could not be taken at this meeting. With regard
to the financial analysis of the "C.l" alternative, the City
Manager reported that information has not yet been received
from the consultant. Councilmember Risner stated she had
been unable to obtain financial information regarding "C.I"
from the Mayor, that it did not seem to be available from
the consultant on May 15, however she has since received the
data. In response to Council, the City Manager noted that
the City's 75th birthday will occur in October 1990, that
the occasion has been mentioned to the Chamber and other
community organizations, and suggested that the Council may
wish to give thought to that celebration. Councilmember
Risner suggested that a citizens committee be appointed to
work on the birthday celebration. Councilman Laszlo noted
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that a number of large businesses pay only $lOO annually for
a business license while taxes are used to pay for
protective services and capital improvements, and stated he
felt businesses should pay their fair share. The City
Manager responded that a report will be forthcoming
regarding business licenses. Councilman Hunt stated it may
be perceived that some businesses pay too little and there I
could possibly be a means for adjustment. Councilmember
Risner added that although there could be further
discussion, she noted that the fees had recently been
doubled, a CPI adjustment applied, and suggested that
business license fees should be reasonable. Councilman
Laszlo stated his opinion that a miniumum license fee for a
Main Street business should be $500, with larger businesses
in the community charged up to $1000. With regard to the
Planning Commission consideration of the alternative plans
for the Hellman property, the City Manager explained that
even though it is not a noticed public hearing, the
Commission does have the ability to allow public testimony.
Mayor Grgas reported that the initial financial analysis of
alternative "C.l" was available from the consultant at the
May 15th meeting, and that the data he had personally used
to determine if the plan was viable was proprietary. There
being no further comments, Mayor Grgas declared Oral
Communications closed.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 12th at 6:00 p.m. to
conduct a budget workshop.
The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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Seal Beach, California
June 12, 1989
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular I
adjourned session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Grgas
Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson
Absent:
None