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Seal Beach, California
September 12, 1983
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach,met in regular
session at 7:07 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting
to order with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Grgas
Councilmembers Brownell, Laszlo, Risner,
Vanderstaay
Absent: None
Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager
Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney
Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Chief Picascia, Police Department
Mr. Stickney, Assistant City Engineer
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
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:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Grgas declared the week of September 19 through
September 26, 1983 as "Army-Navy Week."
Mayor Grgas proclaimed the week of September 17 through
September 23, 1983 as "Constitution Week" and presented
the proclamation to representatives of the Leisure World
Daughters of the American Revolution who were in attendance.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER IlS8 - ANIMAL SHELTER and MISCELLANEOUS
FEES
Ordinance Number llS8 was presented to Council for first
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH
CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance
Number IlS8 was waived. Councilmember Risner recommended
that a $10.00 fee be imposed for euthanasia upon request
of the animal owner, Section S-a, and that the charge for
picking up and disposing of small dead domestic animals
be reduced from $IS.OO to $10.00, Section C-I. The City
Attorney recommended that the title of Section C-2 be changed
to read "Animal Traps for Domestic Animals", and that wording
of Section A be amended to read ".. .plus fifty percent
of prior impounding charge." Risner moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to approve the amendments to Ordinance Number
1lS8 as stated.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the introduction
of Ordinance Number IlS8 as amended and that it be passed
to second reading.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
AGENDA AMENDED
Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to amend the agenda to
consider Item "L" out of order at this time.
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AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
ITEM "L" RESOLUTION NUMBER 3306 - COMMENDING LOS ALAMITOS
BRONCO NATIONAL ALL-STAR TEAM
Resolution Number 3306 was presented to Council and read
in full by Mayor Grgas entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING
THE LOS ALAMITOS BRONCO NATIONAL ALL-STAR TEAM ON WINNING
THE BRONCO WORLD SERIES." Laszlo moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3306 as presented.
Councilmember Laszlo presented an overview of the
accomplishments of the Los Alamitos Bronco team in their
pursuit of the Bronco World Championship title.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
Mayor Grgas and Councilman Laszlo presented each member
of the Bronco team, the coaches and managers a copy of
the commending resolution.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1149 - ENTERTAINMENT CAFES I
Ordinance Number 1149 was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE
I AND ARTICLE II AND RELATED SECTIONS OF THE SEAL BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT CAFES." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1149
was waived. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt
Ordinance Number 1149 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER IISO - ZONING AMENDMENT - ADDITIONS TO
NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS
Ordinance Number IISO was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE
VII AND ARTICLE VIII OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS IN R-2 AND R-3 ZONES."
By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number
1lSO was waived. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay,
to adopt Ordinance Number IISO as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER IlS3 - ZONING AMENDMENT - GARAGES/CARPORTS
IN R-I ZONES
Ordinance Number IlS3 was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE
IV OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GARAGES
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AND CARPORTS IN THE R-l ZONE." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Ordinance Number IlS3 was waived. Councilmember
Risner moved to adopt Ordinance Number IlS3 as presented.
Councilmember Vanderstaay requested a map designating the
planning/zoning districts and seconded the motion to adopt
Ordinance Number IlS3.
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AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Risner, Vanderstaay
Laszlo Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER II 54 - ZONING AMENDMENT - SPECIFIC PLANS -
INTERPRETATION
Ordinance Number IlS4 was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE
31 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO
THE ENACTMENT OF SPECIFIC PLANS." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Ordinance Number IlS4 was waived. The
City Manager reported that the staff has completed a study
to establish criteria for Specific Plans and that
recommendations from the Planning Commission will be
forthcoming. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt
Ordinance Number IlS4 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER IISS - STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN
Ordinance Number 1lSS was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
ADOPTING THE STATE LANDS SPECIFIC PLAN AS A PORTION OF
THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF CITY OF SEAL BEACH LOCAL COASTAL
PLAN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance
Number II 55 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell,
to adopt Ordinance Number IISS as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER IlS6 - GROUP W CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT -
AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO
Ordinance Number IlS6 was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND GROUP W CABLE,
INCORPORATED." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Ordinance Number IlS6 was waived. Brownell moved, second
by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number IlS6 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1157 - ON-SALE/OFF-SALE LIQUOR
ESTABLISHMENTS - NONPROFIT/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
Ordinance Number IlS7 was presented to Council for second
reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE
XIII OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ON-SALE
LIQUOR AND OFF-SALE LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Ordinance Number IlS7 was waived.
Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance
Number IlS7 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 3305 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING -
AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE - SEAL BEACH EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Resolution Number 3305 was presented to Council entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE SEAL BEACH CHAPTER OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3305 was waived. I
The Assistant City Manager explained that the amendment
incorporates provisions for standby compensation and
procedures in the Utility Division of the Public Works
Department which was inadvertently left out of the recently
adopted M.O.U. Risner moved, second ~y Vanderstaay, to
adopt Resolution Number 3305 as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "M" THROUGH "u"
Councilmember Risner requested Items "M, R, and T" removed
from the Consent Calendar. Vanderstaay moved, second by
Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on
the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "M, R,
and T."
N. Approved regular demands numbered 49242 through
49456 in the amount of $338,097.74 and payroll
demands numbered 6167 through 6347 in the amount
of $143,033.S9 as approved by the Finance Committee
and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for
the same.
O. Denied the Complaint filed by Southern Pacific
Transportation Company and referred same to the
City Attorney.
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P. Denied the claim for damages of Beverly Erickson
and referred same to the City's insurance adjusters.
Q. Denied the Application For Leave To Present Late
Claim filed on behalf of Mercedes-Benz of North
America, Inc.
S. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk
at 1:30 p.m., August 30, 1983 for Project Number
535, Storm Damage Repair Project, as follows:
Excel Paving Company
Wakeham Construction
Copp Contracting, Inc.
Ryco Construction Company
Sully-Miller Contracting
Company
$54, 121. 80
S9,471.80
70,400.00
74,557.00
76,012.60
Appropriated $55,000 from the Plant and Equipment
Fund unappropriated reserves, and awarded the
contract for Project Number 535, Storm Damage I
Repair Project, to the low bidder, Excel Paving
Company, in the amount of $S4,121.80 and authorized
the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf
of the City.
U. Amended the 1983/84 budget to reflect certain
revenues (Parks and Recreation Funds, Account
8099-1, $46,200; State Bond Funds, $99,000; and
County Revenue Sharing Funds, $47,000) and
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expenditures (estimated construction costs,
$150,000; and a ten percent contingency, $IS,OOO),
and approved the plans and specifications ,for
construction of Armed Forces Reserve Center Park,
Project SI4-B, and authorized the City Manager
to advertise for bids.
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AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "M" - MINUTES
Councilmember Risner requested a sentence be added to the
August 22nd minutes under the "Surfs ide/Sunset Beach
Breakwater/Marina" discussion to read "Councilmember Risner
suggested, with Council consensus, to forward the Plan
to the Sunset Beach Community Association." Risner moved,
second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes as amended.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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ITEM "R" - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD GRANT - LEASE/AGREEMENTS -
PIER RECONSTRUCTION
With regard to the project title "Seal Beach Fishing pier"
as referenced in the wildlife Conservation Board Grant
documents, the City Attorney clarified that the title "Seal
Beach Pier" will be added as the project title, and that
one such amendment would suffice within the text of the
documents. With regard to extending the fishing platforms
for increased fishing facilities and public access, the
Assistant City Engineer explained that that could be included
in Phase Three of the reconstruction and that it is
presumable that the Wildlife Conservation Board would share
in the costs of such additional construction. The City
Manager stated that any matching funds would be the
obligation of the City, and that it may be possible to
utilize monies from the special pier Donation Fund as the
matching funds. Mr. Stickney explained that Phase Two
of the project consists of basic structural improvements,
and that Phase Three will include certain amenities, such
as Zero Tower, pier railings and lighting, boat docks,
wiring, etc. Councilmember Risner requested a copy of
the pier plans that are presently available, and Mayor
Grgas requested that the staff prepare a news release and
sketch of the pier design for release to the press. Council
discussed at length the allowable uses of revenues generated
from pier related activities, which, pursuant to the Wildlife
Conservation Board, must be used exclusively for pier
maintenance and operations. The staff stated that all
allowable uses of revenues generated from the pier operations
are being looked into, and that at this time it is understood
that these funds may be used for any maintenance and
operation function in the leased area, which may include
upgrading of the restaurant, restrooms and parking lots.
In response to Council, it was clarified that the term
of the lease to the State is for twenty-five years and
at no cost to the State. With regard to a buy-out provision
of the lease, the City Attorney explained that no such
provision now exists in the lease and would be a matter
of interpretation at such time as the City wished to pursue
such action. The Assistant City Engineer stated he had
inquired about a buy-out clause and had been informed by
the State that it has not been done in the past and that
such action could affect consideration of future grants.
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It was pointed out that the proposed agreements require
that the pier be open to public fishing at all times and
that any modification to the pier would require State
approval. The Assistant Engineer clarified that should
an enlargement of the pier area be considered at some later
date, it would be necessary to acquire State approval and
would only be allowed if it would not interfere with public
fishing in any way, also that any revenues generated outside
the leased area would not be required to be retained for I
maintenance and operation of the pier. The Council discussed
closure of the pier in emergency situtations and suggested
a provision be added for the City to retain the right to
close the pier in the case of emergency without State
approval to do so. The City Attorney recommended that
page four, paragraph fourteen, "Breach", of Exhibit "A"
to the Lease and Operating Agreement be amended deleting
the words "... such proration to be determined by State"
and replaced by the words "...prorated by the term of the
lease. II Council also discussed a gate closure to the end
of the pier in the restaurant area as a deterrent to elements
of crime. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve
the Lease and Operating Agreement and authorize the Mayor
to execute same, and to approve the State Standard Agreement
and authorize the City Manager to execute same on behalf
of the City, subject to staff negotiating with the State
for an emergency closure provision, security gate at the
seaward end of the pier, and revision of paragraph 14 as
recommended by the City Attorney.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
In response to Council, the Assistant City Engineer stated
he would investigate if there are any specific State
restrictions for the type of signing that will be allowable
on the pier.
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AWARD OF BID - RECONSTRUCTION OF SEAL BEACH PIER, PHASE
II - PROJECT NUMBER S37-B
Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 9:30
a.m., September 9, 1983 for Reconstruction of the Seal
Beach Pier, Phase II, Project Number S37-B, as follows:
Basic Bid Alternate Bid
Crowley Constructors, Inc. $ 662,000. $ 668,000.
Long Beach, Ca.
Healy Tibbits Constr. Co. 699,800. 708,900.
Long Beach, Ca.
Art Broman Gen. Engr. 758,634. 768,616.
Long Beach, Ca.
R. E. Straite, Inc. 819,000. 828,000.
San Diego, Ca.
John L. Meek Constr.
Company, Inc. 976,000. 994,000.
Wilmington, Ca.
Alan R. Barreca, Inc. 1,088,800. 1,098,800.
Redwood City, Ca.
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The Assistant City Engineer explained that the basic bid
includes replacement of the pier in kind with mitigating
measures of utilizing larger diameter pilings and raising
the pier deck three feet, and that the alternate bid is
the same as the basic bid plus construction of an additional
thirty foot wide section near the lifeguard tower, the
additional cost of approximately $6,000 to be borne by
the City. Mr. Stickney verified that the estimated cost
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for this phase of the pier reconstruction was one million
dollars. The City Manager recommended award of the bid
to Crowley Construction for the alternate bid. Risner
moved, second by Brownell, to award the bid for Phase II
of the pier Reconstruction, Project Number S37-B, to the
low bidder, Crowley Constructors, Inc., for the alternate
bid in the amount of $668,000.00, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City.
Mr. Stickney stated he had prepared a revised estimate
of costs for the pier reconstruction based upon the known
costs of Phase I and Phase II and the estimated costs for
Phase III totalling $1,66S,000. Mr. Stickney reported
the estimated funding from FEMA near $1,200,000, wildlife
Conservation Grant of approximately $200,000, Save Our
pier donations of $100,000 and Harbors, Beaches and Parks
District monies of approximately $IS9,000. Mr. Stickney
credited the savings to the split method of contracting
the project. Councilmember Risner requested that the Council
be provided a copy of the revised estimated costs. The
City Manager stated that the W.C.B. grant of approximately
$400,000 has been prorated down based upon the reduced
costs and other funding sources, the grant now totalling
about $236,000. It was suggested that the City may wish
to explore other means to obtain the $200,000 rather than
through the wildlife Conservation Board grant. The City
Manager pointed out that since the pier will be newly
constructed it is unlikely the $50,000 annual allocation
for pier maintenance will be necessary during the first
few years, and should the sportfishing and oil production
activities be resumed, it would be possible to borrow the
$200,000 from the Plant and Equipment Fund which in turn
could be repaid in about three years therefore bypassing
the W.C.B. grant. Mr. Parker also noted that the City
may not be obligated by the agreement with the State until
such time as the City actually accepts the grant funds,
and suggested that the staff also negotiate for a buy-out
provision in the W.C.B. agreement.
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Vote on the motion to award the bid:
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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TAX REVENUE and GRANT ANTICIPATION NOTES
The Finance Director, Mr. Thomas, reported that two proposals
had been received regarding the issuance of Tax Revenue
Anticipation Notes (TRAN), and Grant Anticipation Notes
(GAN), from the Bank of America and Rauscher Pierce, Inc.
Mr. Thomas stated that the purpose of the two issues is
to create a source of income which would improve the City's
cash flow and to generate additional investment earnings.
He explained further that the TRAN issue would be secured
by anticipated City tax revenues and the GAN issue by
anticipated pier restoration grants. The Finance Director
explained the workings of the issues, noting that the
difference between the interest paid and the interest earned
is typically three percent or greater, resulting in the
net revenue gain to the City. Mr. Thomas reported that
the proposal from the Bank of America contemplated a TRAN
of $1.S to $2.0 million and a GAN of similar amount, with
costs for bond counsel, financing fee, Moody's rating,
etc. of $20,000 for the TRAN and $24,000 for the GAN.
He further reported that the Rauscher Pierce proposal was
based upon a TRAN issue of $2.0 million and a GAN of
$685,000, anticipated costs for the TRAN of $23,650 and
$30,075 for the GAN. The Finance Director stated that
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should the Council approve the issuance of said notes,
it is anticipated the sale could be completed by mid October,
noting however the advantage of issuance for a full
investment year commencing July annually in the future.
Mr. Thomas confirmed that federal legislation may be
considered in the fall that would curtail issuance of
anticipation notes or cut tax benefits. Discussion continued.
Risner moved, second by Brownell, to authorize the City I
Manager to enter into agreement with the Bank of America
for the sale of Tax Revenue Anticipation Notes at a cost
of $20,000, and to enter into agreement with Rauscher Pierce,
Inc. for the sale of Grant Anticipation Notes at a cost
of $30,075. Councilmember Laszlo stated he would abstain
from voting on this item pending receipt of additional
information.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Brownell, Grgas, Risner, Vanderstaay
None
Laszlo Motion carried
APPOINTMENTS - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL
Councilmember Vanderstaay nominated Ms. Georgianna Brown
as the City's representative to the Orange County Health
Planning Council for a term of one year. Discussion followed.
Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the
appointment of Ms. Brown to the O.C.H.P.C.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
APPOINTMENTS - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Mayor Grgas reported that his appointee for District One,
Ms. Greeley, will be unable to serve on the Committee and
that he would make a new appointment at next meeting.
Councilmember Risner moved to appoint Ms. Barbara Wright,
Crestview Avenue, to the D.W.P. Advisory Committee from
District Three. Councilman Brownell seconded the motion.
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AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
Mayor Grgas reported that the Old Town Business Association
had nominated Mr. John Eulberg to serve on the Committee.
Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the nomination
of Mr. Eulberg.
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Grgas declared oral communications open. Councilmember
Risner expressed appreciation to the staff for completion
of the installation of the flashing signal at McGaugh School
crossing prior to the opening of school. Mayor Grgas
reported that he and Councilmember Risner had attended
a League Rally in Sacramento regarding State subventions I
to cities, which he felt was somewhat successful. The
City Manager stated an update from the League regarding
the status of subventions had been received this date and
provided to the Council. Brian Sweeney, 7th Street, referred
to the State Wildlife Conservation Board grant, noting
their contribution amounted to less than one-seventh of
the pier reconstruction costs, and expressed concern that
the State, by agreement, would gain more than fifty percent
control of the municipal pier. Mr. Sweeney asked if the
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beach parking lots would be open twenty-four hours per
day if there is unrestricted twenty-four hour per day access
to the pier, and inquired if the three foot rise in the
pier height would affect sanitary disposal from the oceanward
end of the pier. Mr. John Broddus, member of the D.W.P.
Advisory Committee, inquired as to the status of the
Committee's membership at this time. Mr. Doug McGarvey,
913 Ocean Avenue, asked if adoption of Ordinance Number
1149 would affect entertainment licenses previously issued.
The City Manager stated that there are presently three
existing entertainment licenses, and reported that a
complaint has been received regarding entertainment at
Corky's which the staff will attempt to resolve or the
entertainment license will be revoked. There were no other
oral communications; Mayor Grgas declared oral communications
closed.
CLOSED SESSION - PERSONNEL
It was the consensus of the Council to recess to Closed
Session at 9:33 p.m. as requested by the City Manager.
The meeting reconvened at 10:06 p.m. with the Mayor calling
the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that
the Council had discussed a personnel matter and had taken
no action.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED
It was the consensus of the Council to reopen oral
communications to receive comments from a member of the
audience. Mr. Jay Covington, 4260 Dogwood Avenue, referred
to the TRAN and GAN agenda item considered earlier in the
meeting. Mr. Covington spoke in favor of TRAN and GAN
issues, however expressed his objection to the method of
obtaining the proposals, suggesting that the RFP procedure
should have been followed, and that local financial
institutions should have been invited to participate.
Discussion continued. The City Manager suggested that
the Council could take action to reconsider this matter,
allowing local institutions to submit proposals, to be
presented for Council consideration at the next meeting.
Councilmember Risner recommended that the Council uphold
their previous action for this investment year. Councilman
Brownell concurred, suggesting that a different proposal
procedure be established in the future. Councilman Laszlo
did not participate in this discussion. No further action
was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Brownell moved,
at 10:26 p.m.
second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting
AYES:
NOES:
Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay
None Motion carried
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