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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-11-10 10-27-86 / 11-10-86 councilman Grgas requested that consideration be given to adoption of a moratorium that would provide relief to affected properties in the event of a natural disaster within the next six months. Discussion followed. The City Attorney advised that a report and interim ordinance would be prepared for consideration at next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. The City - Manager invited members of the Council and staff to dress in costume on October 31st. There were no other communications; Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, 8:42 p.m. second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting at AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Approved: and ex CIO cled: of the City Council Attest: I' Seal Beach, Call~ornia November 10, 1986 The City'Council of the ICity. of' Seal"Beach met in regular session at"7:'04',p...m. 'with ~ayo~' Clift"calJid9~the meeting ',,, to 'order' wHh t~e Sal'ute' ~l:q: 'the Flag. ROLL ,,cALL . 'Present: " ' 'Mayor Clift Cbuncilmemb.e;s Gigas,.Hunu, Ri$ner, wilson Absent: None Al~o"prese"'t: 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 Capt. Stearns, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson 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 11-10-86 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 I PRESENTATION SISTER CITY - CHINA COMMITTEE Mr. Tim Yeh, addressed the Council as the Chairman of the sister City-China Committee and on behalf of the recently formed Seal Beach International Friendship Association. Mr. Yeh advised of their desire to sponsor Chinese students under a scholarship program to Long Beach state university, and to pursue a sister city affiliation with a Chinese mainland city. Mr. Yeh briefly reviewed the criteria established by Sister Cities International for the selection of a sister city with general commonalities, and explained that there are presently two Chinese cities under consideration that are similar in many ways to the City of Seal Beach. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to authorize the Mayor to forward a letter to sister Cities International, Washington, D. C., indicating the City's interest in participating in the sister city program. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I In response to a question regarding the sister city selection process, Dr. Mark Biedeback, President of the Seal Beach International Friendship Association, advised that he felt it would be appropriate for the local organization, in cooperation with Sister Cities International, to further study the cities under consideration, then make a selection recommendation to the City Council. PROCLAMATION Mayor Clift proclaimed Thursday, November 20, 1986 as the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout." Ms. Cheryl Ryster accepted the proclamation on behalf of the American Cancer Society with appreciation. I PUBLIC HEARING - ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES - PUBLIC BEACH Mayor Clift declared ~he public hearing open to con~ider restricting athletic activities on the public beach. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, as well as mailed to each beachfronting property owner, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this item. The City Manager reported this matter was brought to the City's attention through complaints from beach front residents regarding athletic activities on the beach and the conduct of the participants. Mr. Nelson explained that certain volleyball sites had been relocated prior to the past summer season, however that action along with a persuasive enforcement program did not alleviate resident complaints, therefore a task force was formed, consisting of representatives of the Lifeguard, Public works, Recreation and Police Departments, to address the various problems associated with athletic activities on the beach. Mr. Nelson reviewed the recommendations of the task force to remove the volleyball facilities at Tenth, Fifth and Neptune Streets, and that a sports complex be completed at the First Street beach area to accommodate volleyball and other active sport activities, and further, that the City adopt an ordinance limiting active sports on the public beach. Noting that the problems do not exist year-round, the City 11-10-86 Manager advised that regulations could be adopted allowing sports activities on certain areas of the beach during specified months of the year, to be relocated to another area during peak beach use months. Mayor Clift invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. David Saunders, Bayside Drive, seven year volleyball player, spoke in support I of those who play at the Fifth Street location, and requested that the Council not over-legislate control of beach activities. Ms. Barbara Fryer, 17th Street, noted her nine year participation with the Fifth Street volleyball group, spoke in support of retaining the present volleyball locations, and stated her opinion that the participants keep the beach clean and have a good relationship with the neighborhood. Mr. Robert Lee, Los Alamitos, stated he and his son participate in the beach volleyball, that the activities are healthy and do not pose police problems, and requested that the Council not effect legislation regulating beach activities. Mr. Mike Ziegler, Ocean Avenue, presented a petition of approximately three hundred signatures in support of beach volleyball as it exists, without restriction. Dave Potter, Seal way, expressed his opposition to banning beach athletic activities, and questioned what and who would determine a hazardous activity and whether or not a citation would be warranted. He suggested that a limitation of the time of year and hours of play would be more appropriate, that relocation of the volleyball areas to center beach, further away from residential properties, would perhaps be helpful. In response to Steve Jones, 108 Harvard Lane, the Mayor advised that the activities under discussion did not include water activities such as surfing and windsurfing. Josephine I Dennis, Seal way resident, expressed the enjoyment she and her family have realized from the beach and beach activities over the years, however reported a number of problems that have in the vicinity of her residence arisen as a result of beach volleyball and its participants. Jeri Burton, Seal Way, also spoke in favor of beach related activities, however urged that volleyball be moved towards center beach away from residential properties. Dan Goodman, Belmont Shore, stated he felt there would be a willingness to resolve any problems that may exist, spoke in opposition to restricting beach activities, and advised that he felt moving the courts to center beach would be acceptable. There were no other communications; Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. After further discussion, Grgas moved, second by Risner, to receive and file the task force report and to direct the City Manager and Recreation Director to establish an appropriate buffer zone between the Seal Way wall and the beach volleyball activities. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilman Grgas requested that the City Manager investigate I establishing regulations governing surf fishing. By unanimous consent, the Council declared a recess at 7:53 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:58 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT 3-86 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider requiring a Conditional Use Permit for all off-sale and 11-10-86 I on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses. 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 Attorney reported that the Ordinance is proposed as a result of Planning Commission and City Council actions, and establishes more stringent provisions to govern alcohol beverage establishments within the City through the requirement of a Conditional Use Permit. There were no communications from the audience; Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER l233 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT Ordinance Number 1233 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number l233 was waived. In response to Council, the City Attorney advised that under existing Code there is no amortization period for compliance to these provisions, therefore the proposed regulations will not revert to prior uses. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number l233 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - POLICE OFFICER Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider amending the position Classification Plan by modifying the position description of Police Officer. . 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 reported the amendment eliminates the requirement for twelve months of previous employment, therefore will enable the City to hire graduates from a P.O.S.T. certified academy who do not possess the presently required experience. There were no communications from the audience for or against the item; Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3651 - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - POLICE OFFICER Resolution Number 3651 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE REVISED POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3651 was waived. wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 365l as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I AGENDA AMENDED Grgas moved, second by Risner, to remove Item "T" from the Consent Calendar for consideration at this time. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "T" - ZOETER SCHOOL PROPERTY Councilman Grgas stated that although it appears that the General Obligation Bond "Measure M" failed to receive the required two-thirds voter approval, it was his feeling 11-10-86 that the residents support pursuing acquisition of the Zoeter property, the question now becoming how that can be accomplished and how much time the School District will allow the City to further pursue an alternate means to acquire the property. Mayor Clift pointed out that the results of the November 4th election have not yet been finalized by the County. Councilmember Risner also referred to the strong support for "Measure M" indicated by the I voters, and suggested, in addition to the alternatives proposed by staff, that an attempt could be made to entice foundations to donate monies towards purchase of the property, also, that the City and Redevelopment Agency could form a joint powers authority which would allow issuance of Certificates of Participation, backed by a long term lease from the City, and briefly outlined the procedure for issuance of such Certificates. She explained that given the City's limited financial resources, there would then appear to be a need for the City to increase revenues by an amount equal to the lease payments which could be accomplished by enacting a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment District therefore relieving the General Fund of annual street lighting costs. She also suggested that there could be a three- quarter cent increase of the utility Users' Tax. Mrs. Risner noted that some income would be forthcoming from on-site rentals, as well as monies generated from the sale of City property adjacent to the City Yard, however expressed her opposition to any consideration of the sale of the Girl Scout property or City-owned lots adjacent to Eisenhower Park. Councilmember Risner encouraged all interested persons to attend the November 17th School Board meeting, and that the Board be urged to grant a time extension to the City to pursue alternatives for acquisition of the Zoeter property. I The City Manager stated that the commitment of the School District has been that they would hold ov~ consideration of the sale of the property until their meeting of November 17th, and have requested that prior to that time the City indicate to the District its intended actions to acquire the site. Mr. Nelson explained that the intent of the District is to increase their cash flow by approximately $400,000 per year from the sale of the site, the property valued at approximately $4,000,000 after the acquisition of thirty percent of the site by the City. He reported that at the close of escrow on the thirty percent, the District will realize more than $403,000, therefore an argument could be made that their intended increase of revenue has been met for this year, and they would not realize a loss to grant the City a year continuance, pointing out that the District, over the long term, will benefit to a greater degree than the present value of the property. Mr. Nelson noted that the School Board, like the City Council, is charged with acting in the best financial interest of the District as well as the best interest of the public, and in this case, those who will benefit from the purchase of the site are the same persons who are the constituents o~ the School Board. The City Manager advised that an extension of time to the I City has not been indicated by either the Superintendent or the District staff, however if the extension were granted, a number of alternatives could be investigated. Mr. Nelson referred to the completed 1985/86 annual audit which set forth $89,738 unencumbered funds, verifying that the City is unable to effect the immediate or long term purchase of the Zoeter site. The City Manager confirmed that a second election could be held, however a substantially similar issue could not be put forth until the expiration 11-10-86 I of six months from the November 4th election pursuant to State law. Mr. Nelson suggested that there are a number of financial mechanisms that could be pursued, general obligation or revenue bonds, certificates of participation, or assessments, all of which will require additional time for study as well as the retention of expert assistance. The City Manager reviewed the alternative acquisition schemes that had been prepared by staff prior to the election which included issuance of revenue bonds based upon lease revenues from existing buildings and/or portions of the property, a possible $70,000 annually, sale and/or exchange of City properties, placing Zoeter School within a Redevelopment project Area and purchase with Tax Increment Bonds, use of tax increment without placing in a Redevelopment Area if findings of benefit could be made, joint commercial development, and in addition to purchasing alternatives, development of a Specific Plan which would include the goals of recreation and open space, cultural, and child care needs should the property be developed. Mr. Nelson added that he had been informed that the child care facilities could not sustain a rental increase, therefore the current revenue of $20,000 would be fixed, noted the expressed opposition to the sale of the four residential Ocean Avenue lots, which could range between $350,000 to $500,000 each, and explained that the Girl Scout property is under a twentyfive year lease and that that organization has not been contacted to determine their feelings towards relocating their facilities to the Zoeter site. He recalled that there has been a tentative commitment to construct an animal care facility on the property adjacent to the City Yard, also proposals to develop a sports complex at that location sometime in the future that would include a full size softball field. Mr. Nelson explained that if the Zoeter site were proposed to be placed within a Redevelopment area, sufficient time would be required to implement that procedure, and reported that the District administration had indicated they were not interested in a joint development of the property, therefore that option is not probable. He stated that although an alternative, a joint city/developer development of the site may not effect the result which the City desires in connection with acquisition of the property. Mr. Nelson suggested that if all alternatives are exhausted and private development is to take place, it may be possible to grant a developer certain benefits in return for including recreation, open space and child care facilities under a Specific Plan. The City Manager concluded that before any of the alternatives can be pursued it is necessary that the District grant the City an extension of time, emphasizing the importance of conveying community desires to the Los Alamitos School Board members. I I Norman Schutzberger, 228 - l3th street, Chairman of the Old Zoeter School Cultural Center, expressed his feeling that Seal Beach voters have indicated their desire to retain the Zoeter site, in its entirety, and recalled suggestions made previously by OZ to finance acquisition of the site, sale of City-owned property, lease of Zoeter buildings and facilities, revenues generated through future residential and business development, a hotel and restaurant tax, negotiation for lease/purchase of the site, and urged that the City consult with the investment banking industry to develop a financing plan. Councilman Grgas asked to what extent revenue or tax anticipation financing could be considered, and inquired if same would require voter approval. The City Attorney advised that many bond issues, with the exception of general obligation bonds, 'do not require voter 11-10-86 approval, however sufficient revenue would need to be forthcoming to satisfy payment of the bonds. In response to Council, the City Manager again advised of the need to inform the District of the City's intentions by the 14th of November. Councilman Grgas indicated his support for placing another bond issue before the electorate when it is legally allowed, also indicated he would favor implementing a Street Lighting Assessment District or other alternatives suggested, noting however that all of the alternatives would require additional time. I Councilman Grgas moved to direct the staff to meet with the School District representatives, indicate the Council's intent to continue pursuing means of acquiring the Zoeter site and request that the District delay proceeding with disposal of the property. Mr. Grgas suggested that it be noted to the District that they will have received additional revenue this year from the purchase of the ball field while the City pursues acquisition alternatives. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. Steve Friedman, Los Angeles, recalled previous negotiations and offers relating to the Zoeter site, suggesting that the economic feasibility of leasing the facilities be given strong consideration. Discussion followed. was amended to include Zoeter Site." By unanimous consent, the motion the words "all or a portion of the AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Grgas moved, second by Risner, to authorize placing a general I obligation bond issue of an amount equal to "Measure M" before the electorate at the earliest time allowed by law. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, wilson Clift Motion carried After further discussion, Risner moved, second by Wilson, to rescind the motion to call for a second general obligation bond measure. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Grgas, to declare its intent to study the possibility of calling a second general obligation bond election within the time provided by law. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Members of the Council again urged that interested citizens attend the Los Alamitos School Board meeting of November l7th. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1234 - RECONSTRUCTION - DAMAGED/DESTROYED I NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS Ordinance Number l234 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO THE RECONSTRUCTION OF LEGAL NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY FLOODING." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1234 was waived. The City Attorney reported that the proposed 11-10-86 I ordinance was prepared at the direction of Council and requires adoption through the public hearing process, recommending that this matter be scheduled for public hearing before the Planning Commission on December 3rd with a report back to Council for consideration on December 8th. He advised that the Ordinance provides interim regulations until July 1, 1987, allowing reconstruction of buildings damaged or destroyed on or after November 10, 1986 by the natural cause of flooding, subject to certain criteria, pending further study and consideration of more comprehensive regulations. In response to Council, the City Attorney advised that the proposed ordinance could be legally expanded to include commercial properties. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1234 as amended, deleting the reference to "residential" properties, therefore extending the regulations to commercial properties. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER l232 - PROHIBITING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - GLASS CONTAINERS - PUBLIC PLACES Ordinance Number 1232 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ENTITLED "OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS," OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1232 was waived. The City Attorney reported that the language of the proposed Ordinance had been revised, and that the Police Department has indicated its provisions will satisfy their enforcement concerns. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1232 as presented. The staff confirmed that the Ordinance does prohibit all types of glass beverage containers from certain public areas. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3652 - HONORING BRENT PAUL DUTHIE - EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Resolution Number 3652 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Clift entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING BRENT PAUL DUTHIE FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3652 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3653 - DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE- APPEAL - VARIANCE 12-86 - GREAT WESTERN SAVINGS Resolution Number 3653 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING THE APPEAL OF VARIANCE 12-86, A REQUEST TO PERMIT A ROOF SIGN, WITHOUT PREJUDICE (2929 WESTMINSTER)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3653 was waived. The Director of Development Services recommended Finding Number One be amended to read "Roof signs conflict with community goalS for beautification of commercial areas as stated in the General Plan, but final status of these requested signs with regard to this General Plan finding, will be determined through the staff study of roof signs." Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3653 as amended. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 11-10-86 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3654 - APPROVING REPAYMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CITY Resolution Number 3'654 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING REPAYMENT OF CERTAIN MONEYS ADVANCED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY THE CITY AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3654 was waived. The Finance Director advised that Exhibit "A" to Resolutions 3654 and 3655 has been amended to reflect the following: General Fund Reserve, $649,393, Public Liability Reserve, $500,000, and Workers' Compensation Reserve, $400,000. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3654 as amended. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3655 - AUTHORIZING GENERAL FUND TRANSFERS - PUBLIC LIABILITY and WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESERVE FUNDS Resolution Number 3655 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING CASH TRANSFERS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PUBLIC LIABILITY RESERVE FUND AND TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3655 was waived. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3655 as amended. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3656 - COMPLETION - BEACH SAND REPLENISHMENT - PROJECT NUMBER 575 I Resolution Number 3656 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #575, BEACH SAND REPLENISHMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN CHALLENGE ENGINEERING, INC., AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3656 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3656 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "M" THROUGH "w" The City Attorney requested Item "Q" removed from the Consent Calendar and the City Clerk requested Item "N" removed. Consent Calendar Item "T" was removed and considered earlier in the meeting. Risner moved, second by wilson, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "N" and "Q", as presented. M. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of August 4, 1986. O. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 27, 1986. I P. Approved regular demands numbered 62840 through 62989 in the amount of $537,458.27, and payroll demands numbered 23130 through 23281 in the amount of $151,430.89 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. 11-10-86 R. Denied the claim for damages of Scott Ziegler and referred same to the City's liability insurance adjuster. I S. Received and filed the annual financial statements for fiscal year ended June 30, 1986 for the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority, prepared by Diehl, Evans and Company. U. Approved the Capital Improvement Program Rating Form presented by the City Engineer. V. Approved the plans and specifications for the Armed Forces Reserve Center Park baseball diamond and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. W. Approved the request of Jackie Guidry for vacation paydown. AYES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "N" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk requested that Councilmember Wilson abstain from voting on this item as she was absent from the October 13th meeting. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 13, 1986 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner None Wilson Motion carried ITEM "Q" - CLAIM The City Attorney clarified the proper language for denial of this claim. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to deny the original and amended claims for personal injuries of Markus Lowenstein and refer same to the City's insurance adjuster. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Planning Commission be held over. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS There were no City Council items for discussion. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Joe Ribal, Seal Way, expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for their timely response to resident concerns regarding the potential loss of property in the event of a natural disaster, and spoke for continued cooperation towards a permanent resolution in the near future. There being no other communications, Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss negotiations regarding the pier restaurant lease, and a matter of pending litigation, Turchin versus Seal Beach. 11-10-86 / 11-24-86 By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:48 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:19 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported Council had met in Closed Session to discuss pending litigation previously reported, and the pier restaurant lease, giving further direction to the City's negotiators. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by wilson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried the Attest: Approved: I Seal Beach, California November 24, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:08 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Capt. Garrett, Police Department Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 'I WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Hunt, 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.