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The City Manager advised that the proposed Seal Beach
Sportfishing stock transfer item will most likely be on the
July 6th Council agenda, and he would provide the Council
with a copy of Mr. Francis Phalen's resume' prior to that
time.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Oral Communications.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Council did not meet in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at
9:01 p.m.
AYES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
NOES: None Motion carried
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Attest:
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Seal Beach, California
July 6, 1987
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the
meeting to order. Councilmember Risner led the Salute to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Wilson
Councilmembers Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner
Absent:
None
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Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager
Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney
Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services
Mr. Hemphill, 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
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PROCLAMATION
Mayor Wilson proclaimed July 5th through July lOth, 1987 as
nAIl Star Week.R
PUBLIC HEARING - GRANTING PIPELINE FRANCHISE -
STANDARD GAS COMPANY
At the request of staff, Clift moved, second by Hunt, to
continue the noticed public hearing regarding the Standard
Gas pipeline franchise until the regular meeting of July
20th.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
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PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 3-87 - DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS
Mayor Wilson declared the public hearing open to consider
establishing procedures and requirements for the
consideration of development agreements. 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 Development Services presented the
staff report, explaining that a development agreement offers
an applicant the assurance that projects extending over a
long period of time can be completed as initially approved,
while offering an assurance to localities that public
improvements, dedications and other conditions of
development will be completed on schedule. He noted that
the proposed ordinance prescribes the materials to be
submitted with each application, the fee for processing, the
procedure for public hearings, Planning Commission and City
Council actions.
Mayor Wilson invited members of the audience wishing to I
speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their
name and address for the record. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean
Avenue, expressed his feeling that there was no need for
development agreements, that such agreement would provide a
means for a developer to waive existing development
requirements, stating that development agreements would not
only be binding upon future Councils, but their
constitutionality has yet to be tested. There being no
further comments, Mayor Wilson declared the public hearing
closed.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1247 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS -.PROCEDURES/
REOUIREMENTS
Ordinance Number 1247 was presented to Council for first
reading entitled nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS, AND AMENDING THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA.n By unanimous
consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1247 was waived.
In response to Council, Mr. Knight explained that a
development agreement would only be adopted after all other
approvals had been obtained and entitlements in place, such
as a Specific Plan or Tract Map, stating that the same
issues, requirements, and compliances have to be considered I
whether or not there is a request for a development
agreement. The City Attorney stated that although
development agreements have been allowed for a number of
years and are used by a number of cities, to his knowledge
they have yet to be subject to an appellate court decision,
however prior to the adoption of the development agreement
statute over the years there have been a number of decisions
with regard to pre-annexation agreements, which are
essentially the same as a development agreement, and the
courts have upheld pre-annexation agreements as not
violating the rule that one City Council can not bind
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another. With regard to the advantages of allowing a
development agreement versus the vesting process that
currently exists, Mr. Knight stated that through the vesting
process certain conditions can be placed on a map however it
is sometimes difficult to require specific phasing, where
under a development agreement the City can require that
certain improvements be made prior to commencement of
development, and the developer in turn is assured of
developing a specific number of units, noting also that a
development agreement would allow a city to ask for certain
public facilities that could not normally be requested under
the Subdivision Map Act. Mr. Knight clarified that a
development agreement would not be exempt from subsequent
State or Federal legislation, also that under State law if a
developer requests consideration of a development agreement
the City is compelled to consider establishing procedures
for same, however is not required to approve such agreement.
The City Attorney added that a development agreement gives
the City more flexibility to obtain additional public
benefits that may not otherwise be required of a developer
or could not be obtained through a subdivision process,
therefore it would be to the City's advantage to have the
procedures in place if a development agreement should be
requested in the future. He clarified that although under
State law a developer has the right to require adoption of
the procedures, the decision of whether or not to approve
the agreement is left with the City. With regard to
specific mitigation measures of impacts that may result from
a development, for instance staggered office hours to reduce
the impact of traffic, the City Attorney advised that such
requirement would be acceptable and enforceable provided
that the developer and the City agreed to such provision.
Grgas moved, second by Clift, to approve the introduction of
Ordinance Number 1247 and that it be passed to second
reading.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3704 - ADOPTING 1987/88 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Resolution Number 3704 was presented to Council entitled nA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1987/88 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3702.R
By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3704
was waived. The City Manager reported the proposed
Resolution reflects changes and revised figures as a result
of final discussions with regard to the 1987/88 budget.
Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number
3704 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1248 - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
Ordinance Number 1248 was presented to Council for first
reading entitled nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE IV, OF THE SEAL
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING UNIFORM TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY
TAX.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance
Number 1248 was waived. The City Manager stated that the
proposed Ordinance reflects the action of the City Council
with regard to the 1987/88 budget, increasing the Transient
Occupancy Tax from seven to nine percent. Clift moved,
second by Risner, to approve the introduction of Ordinance
Number 1248 and that it be passed to second reading.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3705 - TRASH COLLECTION CHARGES
Resolution Number 3705 was presented to Council entitled nA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, INCREASING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MONTHLY
TRASH COLLECTION CHARGES.R By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 3705 was waived. The City
Manager reported the proposed Resolution is reflective of
actions taken by the Council with regard to the adopted
budget. Clift moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution
Number 3705 as presented. Councilmember Risner stated she
would support the Resolution however would request
additional information regarding trash rate increases.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS nGR THROUGHnMn
Councilmember Risner requested Item nLn removed from the
Consent Calendar. Hunt moved, second by Clift, to approve
the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar,
except Item nLn, as presented.
G. Approved regular demands numbered 66445
through 66543 in the amount of $66,840.69
and payroll demands numbered 25946 through
26126 in the amount of $167,sI8.08 as
approved by the Finance Committee and
authorized warrants to be drawn on the
Treasury for same.
H. Denied the claim of Mary Jackson and
referred same to the City's liability
adjuster.
I. Denied the claim of Howard Jackson and
referred same to the City's liability
adjuster.
J. Denied the claim of Mike Mahoney and
referred same to the City's liability
adjuster.
K. Approved the renewal of the Police Tow
Service Agreements with Medlin Tow
Service and Rossmoor Tow Service, for the
term ending December 31, 1988, and approved
the increased fee schedule for services.
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M. Bids were received until 11:00 a.m.,
June 30, 1987 at which time they were
publicly opened by the City Clerk for
Project Number 578, installation of
liquid propane fuel alternative at
Beverly Manor Pump Station as follows:
Waukesha Engine
Servicenter, Inc.
Eagle Mechanical
Corporation
$10,494.43
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26,500.00
Awarded the contract for Project Number
578 to Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc.
in the amount of $10,494.43 and authorized
the City Manager to execute the contract.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM nLn - ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT CONTRACT RENEWAL
Councilmember Risner expressed her preference for a one year
rather than the proposed five year fire service contract.
Staff advised that the initial County contract for fire
service was for a period of five years and that there is a
provision for six month notice of termination of the
contract by the City and twelve month notice by the County.
Staff pointed out however that more than six months would be
needed to reestablish the City Fire Department, also
explained that there is an established formula for
calculation of the annual cost. Councilmember Risner asked
that the Council be noticed of the six month period prior to
the end of the contract year. Councilman Hunt requested
that the staff inquire if any other city's contract is for a
term other than five years and what the benefit may be. The
City Manager suggested that the Council be noticed by the
first meeting of September of each year of the need to
consider the fire service contract in order to meet the six
month deadline should there be an action to terminate the
County contract. Hunt moved, second by Clift, to approve
the renewal of the Orange County Fire Department contract
for a five year term ending June 30, 1992.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
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APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION DETERMINATION -
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION - 222 - 7th STREET
The Director of Development Services presented the staff
report, clarifying that this item was not a public hearing
nor consideration of approving CUP 3-87 or Tenative Parcel
Map 87-132, that the issue of this appeal is whether or not
the City shall accept application for a condominium
conversion at 222 - 7th Street. He stated that upon review
of the application originally submitted to the City it was
determined that the subject property did not conform to the
General Plan and zoning standards, therefore could not be
approved pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, and upon that
determination the application was rejected by staff, and
thereafter appealed to the Planning Commission with that
body upholding the decision of staff to not accept the
subject application. Mr. Knight advised that discussions
have centered on the question of compliance with State law,
specifically Section 66474 of "the Government Code with
regard to the Subdivision Map Act which mandates denial of a
tentative map if it is not consistent with the General Plan,
also a question with regard to previous City actions
approving condominium conversions. He explained that the
General Plan allowable density at this particular location
is 20 dwelling units per acre and a minimum lot area 2,178
square feet per unit, the subject property being 22.2
dwelling units per acre and 19s8.3 square feet per unit.
The Director reported staff researched past condominium
conversions approved by the City, the approvals based upon a
1978 Planning Commission Resolution which adopted policies
for conversions, however did not clearly set forth grounds
for approval or denial of a project. Mr. Knight advised
that staff has determined there are strong similarities
between Resolution Number 1162 and Government Code Section
66474, which sets forth findings requiring denial of a
tentative or parcel map. He also pointed out that Municipal
Code Section 28-2406 as it is now written provides further
basis for rejecting the application, whereby if the existing
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units were destroyed, the property could only be rebuilt as
a duplex. The Director stated there are two alternatives
for consideration, to uphold the decision of the Planning
Commission to not accept the application, and if that were
the decision staff would request direction to study the
issue and bring back possible recommendations and a Zoning
Text Amendment for consideration to provide strict criteria
for condominium cQnversion, or the Council could allow
filing of the application under current law, with subsequent
public hearings before the Commission and City Council.
In response to the Council the Director advised that given
the present workload staff would more than likely not be
able to address this issue for at least ninety days, the
issue requiring development of precise guidelines, bringing
the General Plan and Zoning Code into conformance, and
provide a protection to the property owners and future City
personnel to allow rebuilding of the units in the case of a
disaster. Mr. Knight verified City Council's understanding
that if the applicant were allowed to refile at this time,
the matter would be considered by the Planning Commission
under public hearing and under current law the
recommendation would be for denial, thereafter the matter
would most likely be appealed to the Council. Councilman
Hunt suggested that if filing of the application were
delayed, the disaster and conversion issues may have then
been resolved. Councilman Clift expressed his concern with
placing the applicant in a situation of refiling with a
known result being denial under current law, also with
overturning a Planning Commission decision, suggesting that
he would prefer that staff be directed to study this issue,
make recommendations for change of current law, and if
adopted the application could be refiled for a more
favorable possibility of approval. Mr. Knight pointed out
that if the proposed project met density requirements, the
staff would have no reason to recommend denial as the
property meets all other requirements, including parking,
however for the specific reason that it does not conform to
the General plan, staff is obligated to inform the City that
under the Subdivision Map Act it must be denied.
Mr. Charles Antos, 148 - 14th Street, addressed the Council
on behalf of the applicant, and stated that based upon the
comments of the Council and if the staff is directed to
study this issue for presentation to the Commission within a
reasonable time, with changes that would apply to the
applicant, he would withdraw the appeal on the behalf of Mr.
and Mrs. Wayne Shaddox. Mr. Wayne Shaddox, 222 - 7th
Street, stated however that if there is a lengthy delay in
considering a change of the law, his tenants may be
prevented from purchasing their unit due to changing
interest rates.
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Councilman Grgas expressed strong support for careful study
of this issue, noting that the 1978 conversion policy has
preempted the General Plan with regard to the 1972
downzoning, and asked that the downzoning be kept in mind
while formulating any amendments. He noted that the
conversions that have been granted were approved without a I
clear basis for approval or disapproval nor with
consideration of reconstruction under current code which, he
noted could result in a legal dispute. As a point of
clarfication with regard to the disaster clause, the
Director noted it is staff's intent to recommend that value
be based on market rather than assessed value.
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Mr. Brian Kyle, property owner adjacent to 222 - 7th Street,
spoke in support of the condominium conversion proposed.
Mr. Ron Jessner, 1704 Bayou Way, Planning Commission
Chairman, referred to previously approved condominium
conversions and recalled that while considering the first
application there was a resulting question posed with regard
to reconstruction in the event of destruction, the response
from staff being that the CC & R's on the property would
take precedence over the disaster ciause. Mr. Jessner
requested clarification of that issue from the City
Attorney, noting that had the Commission been informed that
the ordinance took precedence, the Commission most likely
would not have approved the conversions. The City Attorney
confirmed that it has always been their opinion that the
ordinance takes precedence over CC & R's, stating however
that he did not recall density ever having been the issue,
rather, parking, ancilliary uses, etc. having been a
concern. He also noted that the applicant would not have a
valid application under current law should reapplication be
approved at this time, suggesting that the Council may wish
to direct staff to prepare amendments to the General Plan
and Zoning provisions, those changes to apply only to
approved condominium conversions. -
Risner moved, second by Wilson, to direct staff to draft an
amendment to the General Plan and a Zoning Text Amendment
directed specifically to condominium conversions.
Discussion continued. The City Attorney clarified that the
issue now being considered is a density issue as it relates
to condo conversions, the disaster clause being a totally
different, much more complex issue, although relative.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
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PROPOSED LANDSCAPE PLAN - EISENHOWER PARK
The City Engineer presented the staff report regarding a
proposed landscape plan for Eisenhower Park, a community
conservation project selected by the Junior Women's Club as
deserving of their fund raising efforts. Mr. Hemphill
described the existing outdated design of Eisenhower Park
which currently contributes to maintenance and aesthetic
problems. He reported the Women's Club has received
preliminary concept approval from the Parks and Recreation
Commission and has been working with Public Works personnel
to develop a specific improvement plan with a goal to
provide plant materials that would enhance the appearance of
the Park without compromising the traditional feeling of
openness and bring focus to the existing monuments, while
eliminating the existing maintenance problems. Mr. Hemphill
displayed two artist renderings of proposed Park
improvements featuring the use of queen palms, native plant
materials, accent boulders, addition of color plantings,
replacement of the existing walkway, with one design
proposing an open air structure designed to highlight the
Eisenhower monuments. He added that the estimated cost for
materials would be approximately $35,000 to $40,000, the
improvements implemented on a phased basis with labor
provided by City personnel as workload and staffing permits.
Mr. Hemphill requested City Council approval of the concept
proposed, and introduced Ms. Sue Corbin, President of the
Junior Women's Club, who requested an indication by the
Council as to a preference of improvements. It was noted
that the telephone booths and bike racks, although not shown
in the renderings, would remain. Concern was expressed with
the proposed gazebo due to possible obstruction of ocean
view, and Ms. Corbin suggested that the addition of that
improvement could be considered at a later date. Discussion
continued.
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Clift moved, second by Risner, to approve the concept of the
improvements for Eisenhower Park utilizing the tinted
concrete walkways, the queen palms, and utility pole edging.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
REPORT - CHILD CARE LEASES - ZOETER SCHOOL PROPERTY
The City Manager presented the staff report and review of I
the terms of the leases with Under the Rainbow and Sun 'N
Fun to provide child care services at facilities located on
the Zoeter School property, and recommended their approval.
Councilman Grgas suggested that Seal Beach residents be
given priority consideration for acceptance and
participation in these child care facilities. The City
Manager advised that both leases provide for enrollment
priorities. Councilman Hunt noted that this property is
being considered for lease to provide child care services at
approximately $.10 per square foot with the average property
owner paying around $1.00 per square foot in taxes, and
stated that given the recent controversy with regard to rent
relating to the pier restaurant lease, he felt it would be
only appropriate for the City to seek bids to determine if
another operator could provide this service with a greater
return to the City. Considerable discussion followed with
members of the Council expressing their support for the
child care services that currently exist. Ms. Debbie
Daniello, 408 Marble Cove, addressed the Council as a
represenative of Under The Rainbow and spoke in support of
their child care services. Ms. Daniello stated that they
have relocated from the front building, have obtained the
necessary liability insurance, utility service in their
name, work cooperatively with Sun 'N Fun, and are proceeding
with repairs and improvements to the building and its I
grounds. She stated it is their desire to service the
families of Seal Beach, and submitted a petition of
approximately sixty-five families in support of the proposed
lease.
Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the leases with
Under The Rainbow and Sun 'N Fun for use of facilities
located at the Zoeter School site to provide child care
services, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement
on behalf of the City.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
By unanimous consent, the Council declared a recess at 8:55
p.m. and reconvened at 9:08 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling
the meeting to order.
BEACH PARKING LOT AUTOMATION
The Assistant City Manager reported that through contractual
agreement the City provides the use of pier landing
facilities as well as the beach parking lot by Chevron and
Union Oil companies, explaining that their employees,
working twenty-four hours per day, have been using the ramp I
to enter the parking lot after closing hours which as caused
problems for both the employees and the Police Department.
He stated that upon discussion of this matter with the oil
companies and the Police Department it has been determined
that the most realistic solution would be limited automation
of the parking lot, to be activated after closing of the
beach lots, which would involve the installation of a gate
arm at the Eighth Street lot entrance activated by a special
credit card for entry. He advised that the cost of the
installation would be borne by the oil companies, and in
turn would allow closer monitoring and more accurate billing
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of the lot usage by the City. Councilmember Risner asked if
a push button/ticket system could be investigated within the
allocation of monies by the oil companies, and implement an
hourly charge for the time the parking space was in use with
a not to exceed fee of $5 rather than the current flat fee.
Mr. Joseph advised that the system previously discussed
would allow the use of tokens, credit cards or bills, and
would not require an attendant, clarifying that the system
proposed would only be activated after the lots are closed,
however would also allow the use of a gate attendant during
normal hours of operation. Councilman Hunt expressed his
support for the system proposed with the understanding it
would be capable of handling add-on modules if other
features were determined to be desirable, also suggested
that the local merchants be advised of the installation of
this system and that their comments or suggestions be
solicited, noting that if there are other ways of increasing
revenues they should be looked into, such as allowing the
use of the parking lots by pier restaurant patrons after
closing. Mr. Jack Haley, 901 Ocean Avenue, stated he wished
to gather input from other Main Street merchants for
consideration, however suggested the possibility of allowing
the use of the beach lots by downtown patrons in the evening
through the issuance of a complimentary token by the
merchant. Councilman Grgas noted that some assurance will
have to be provided that spaces are reserved for use by the
oil companies and the pier restaurant. The City Manager
cautioned that variable rates could pose an administrative
and accountability problem for staff.
Hunt moved, second by Clift, to authorize staff to proceed
with the installation of an automated parking system at the
Eighth Street beach parking lot, with the stipulation that
the system would be capable of expansion, and that staff
take into consideration all other options.
Mitzi Morton, 153 - 13th Street, suggested that
consideration be given to automating the parking lots during
the daytime with a $l fee for the first hour and $.50 for
each hour thereafter, which would encourage greater use by
residents, also stated she felt that the 6:00 p.m. closing
of the beach lots is too early.
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NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson ,
None Motion carried
ZOETER UPDATE
The City Manager stated he would be providing a detailed
report to the City Council in Closed Session.
APPOINTMENT - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
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Civil Service Board
Councilman Hunt requested that the appointment to the Civil
Service Board representing District Five be held over.
Environmental Oualitv Control Board
Mayor Wilson moved to reappoint Mr. Lowell Kolb to the
Environmental Quality Control Board representing District
Two for the full term of four years expiring July 1991.
Councilman Clift seconded the motion.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
Parks and Recreation Commission
Councilman Grgas requested that the appointment to the Parks
and Recreation Commission representing District One be held
over.
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Mayor Wilson moved to reappoint Mr. Greg Weiler to the Parks
and Recreation Commission representing District Two for the
full term of three years expiring July 1990. Councilman
Hunt seconded the motion.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
Plannina Commission
Councilman Hunt requested that the appointment to the
Planning Commission representing District Five be held over.
Proiect Area Committee
Councilmembers Grgas and Risner requested that their
appointments to the Project Area Committee be held over.
SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND
Councilmember Risner presented her memorandum to the Mayor
and Council regarding the proposal by the County to transfer
$15.6 million dollars from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
to the County's General Fund, an action that could
significantly increase the cost of the City's refuse
collection and impact each residence in the community. Mrs.
Risner urged the Council to contact Supervisor Wieder and
express the City's concerns regarding this proposed action.
Risner moved, second by Clift, to reaffirm the postion taken
by the Seal Beach City Council on May lIth that no transfer
of monies or funds from the Enterprise Fund to the County
General Fund be allowed, and that this action be forwarded
to the Board of Supervisors of Orange County for their
meeting the following day and on July lsth.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS
Councilman Clift announced that the new community park in
the College Park East area, named .College Parkn, had been
dedicated and opened the past weekend and following those
brief ceremonies, an individual had taken an automobile into
the park and severely damaged the grounds. Mr. Clift
advised that due to this incident of vandalism and until the
park can be completely lined with blocks, it will be
necessary to lock the park until such access can be limited.
Councilman Grgas requested that the disaster provisions
enacted as a protection measure in the event of flooding of
homes along Seal Way be extended until the new disaster
ordinance is enacted. Councilmember Risner reported a
complaint regarding the number of air flights over Seal
Beach to the Long Beach airport, as well as their altitude,
and requested that the staff look into the matter.
Councilmember Risner also complimented the Police Department
for the beach crowd control over the July 4th holiday.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications open. Mitzi
Morton, Is3 - 13th Street, asked if the expired disaster
ordinance applied to Seal Way only and if it also covered
fire and earthquake. Councilman Grgas responded that it did
not cover fire or earthquake, and was enacted at the request
of Seal Way property owners concerned primarily with an
incident of flooding, and advised that the new disaster
ordinance will be coming before the Planning Commission for
public hearing in the near future. There being no further
communications, Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications
closed.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed
Session to discuss a matter of litigation pursuant to
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Government Code Section s4956.9(a), D'Amico versus City of
Seal Beach, pending litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section s49s6.9(b), in addition a discussion regarding
negotiations on real property, specifically the Zoeter
School site and the Seal Beach pier, and personnel matters.
By unanimous consent the Council adjourned to Closed Session
at 9:53 p.m. and reconvened at 10:3s p.m. with Mayor Wilson
calling the meeting to order.
The City Attorney reported the Council had met in Closed
Session to discuss matters of pending litigation as
previously reported, also discussed personnel matters, and
instructions were given to staff with regard to negotiations
on the Zoeter site and also pier fishing lease. With regard
to the sportfishing lease the City Attorney advised there
was a need to take action on that matter at this meeting due
to the timing of the private parties in approving the
transfer of the interests of that particular lease, ~he need
for such action arising after preparation of the agenda.
Risner moved, second by Grgas, to amend the agenda to
consider an item related to the sportfishing lease.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
SEAL BEACH SPORTFISHING LEASE
The City Manager recommended Council approval of the phased
sale of stock by Mr. Frank Hale, owner of the Seal Beach
Sportfishing to Mr. Francis T. Phalen, with the recognition
that the purpose of the phasing is to transfer ownership to
Mr. Phalen over a five year period. Clift moved, second by
Grgas, to approve the phased stock sale to Mr. Phalen.
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AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting until
Tuesday, July 14, 1987 at 2:00 p.m. to meet in Closed
Session to discuss the Zoeter School site negotiations.
AYES:
NOES:
Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson
None Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.
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