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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1976-08-09 .~ 7-26-76 I 8-9-76 . t.' .ADJOURNMENT , . Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray., Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I o Approved:~ ~ ~~B'J~..-- .. Mayor AITEST: Seal Beach, California August 9, 1976 I The City C01.Ulcil of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: None . Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City' Manager. Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Hutain, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Wilkinson, Civil Engineer Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant.to the City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING I Holden 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 Council members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at 8-9-76.. , .' :t, that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS I Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of September 5 through September 11, 1976 as "Kiwanis Kids' Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of September 13 through September 18, 1976 as "Constitution Week." AGENDA 'AMENDED Blackman moved, second by HOlden, to amend the agenda to consider appointments to Boards and Commissions held 'over from a previous meeting. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Environmental Quality Control Board - District, Three. ' Mayor Blackman moved to appoint Robert Watkinson, 524 Galleon Way, to I the Environmental Quality Control Board to fill the unexpired term ending July 1978. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. Board of Appeals - District Four. Mayor Blackman appointed William LaBar, 4396 Candleberry Avenue, to the Board of Appeals from District Four, as nominated by Councilman Laszlo. It'was the order'of the Chair with consent of Council that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr; Simonson for his services on the Board of Appeals. PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING - CITY CORPORATION YARD Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider rezoning the City Corporation Yard site to single family residential, 3000 square foot minimum lot size (R-I-3000). The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as I required by law. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and'recommendations of the Planning Commission. The Council discussed the size of the lots, the cost per lot and park land dedication. Mr. Neprud stated that the Planning Commission recommendation was for development consistant with , , 8-9-76 .:"" to' the Bridgep9rt are~ an~ that ,the pr~posed ~!d~nanc~ se~,for~h minimum lot size, that furt~er consi~eratioAs for development " , of the area would be discussed by the Planning C9mmission and the Council upon presentation of a proposed tract map. Mayor, Blackman invi~ed memb~r~ of the, au?ience wishing to speak to I the matter to come to the microphol!e and state their name al1d address for the record. Milt Stein, 240 Corsair Way, ,spo,ke in favor of the development on the City. Yard site and that the project be consistant with the Bridgeport area. Carla Watson, 38~ Galleon Way, spok~ regarding lot size and p~rk land and requested a meeting with residents of the Suburbia area to discuss the proposed development. There were no other communications for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 998 - ZONE - CITY CORPORATION YARD SITE Ordinance Number 9~8 was presented to Council for fi~s~ rea~ing entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ,THE CITY OF SEAL , .*" I . BEACH CHANGING THE ZONE OF THE CITY CORPORATION YARD SITE FROM , ' I PUBLIC LAND USE (PLU) TO SINGLE FAMILY. RESIDENTIAL (R-I-3000)." , I . I I.." . By unanimo~ c01!5ent, fup, re~~iIJ:g o~, 9,rdi,nl!Ilc!l NlIII\ber 998 was waived. Holden moved, secC?nd by Gx:~y, to ,~ppr~ve the int,r!lducti!'lJ of qrdinance Number 998 and that, it be passed to second reading. AYES: ,Blac~~, Gray"Hold~n, ~red!l~~"Laszlo NOES: None Motion,carr~ed ORDINANCE NUMBER 999 - TAX RATE - 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR, Ordinance Number 999 was presented, to Council entitled "AN . . '. . ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL ,OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, '. '. I ." CALIFORN~A, FIXING AND ~ETERMINING THE RATE OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF T!'IE C;ITY OF ,SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77, AND I?ECLARING THE ,~RGENC~ THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." By unanimous . " . . I consent, full re~ding of Ordinance Number 999 was wai~ed. Blackman moved, second by HOlden, to adopt Ordinance Number 999 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 8-9-76. ,_ " . lI.' ORDINANCE NUMBER 1000 - CALLING ELECTION - BALLOT MEASURE ~ NOVEMBER 2, 1976 Ordinance Number 1000 was presented to Council entitled uAN I ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, PROPOSING A BALLOT MEASURE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, , I PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE SAME TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS THEREOF AT A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2nd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1976, CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, , ' AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1000 was . , waived. Members of the Council discussed the cost of the paramedic program to be submitted to the voters. Holden moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Ordinance Number 1000 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried " RESOLUTION NUMBER 2580 - CONSOLIDATION - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 2, 1976 I Resolution Number 2580 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A' CHARTER CITY, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE THE SP-ECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 1976, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution'NUmber 2580'was waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2580 as presented. AYES: Blackman,' Gray, Holden, Krede'Ii, Laszlo' NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2581 - ARGUMENTS - BALLOT MEASURE - NOVEMBER 2, 1976 Resolution Number 2~81 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRIITEN ARGUMENT FOR BALLOT MEASURE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2581 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2581 as presented. The City Clerk stated that the last time to file arguments had been established as .8,-9-76 '-!"j" September I, 1976 at 5:00 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2582 - COMMENDING ALLEN L. HUNTER Resolution Number 2582 was presented to Council and read in full by I Councilman Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIF~RNIA, COMMENDING ALLEN L. HUNTER FOR RECEIVING THE RED CROSS CERTIFICATE OF MERIT." Mr. Hunter was introduced and the audience applauded his commendation. Laszlo moved, second by HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2582 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2583 - APPEAL - A-I-76 - MARVIN ALLISON Resolution Number 2583 was presented,to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONDITIONALLY GRANTING AN APPEAL, A-I-76, FOR A PARTIAL FOURTH STORY IN A SINGLE I FAMILY RESIDENCE AT A-ll3 SURFSIDE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number'2583 was waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2583 as presented. AYES: Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman Motion carried RESOLUTrON"NUMBER 2584 - APPEAL - WESTERN SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 2584 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH GRANTING AN APPEAL FROM CONDITIONS IMPOSED ON SIGNING FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AT 12220 SEAL' BEACH BOULEVARD." By unanimous. consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2584 was waived. Holden moved, secondl~y Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2584 as presented. NOES: None Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo RESOLUTION NUMBER 2585 - 1980 FUNCTIONAL USE STUDY - FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTES Resolution Number 2585 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE CITY OF 8-9-76, , ,.1 SEAL BEACH PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY, THE URBANIZED AREA BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY, AND THE DESIGNATION OF FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2585 was waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, I to adopt Resolution Number 2585 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2586--REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE CHANGE - SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS Resolution Number 2586 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF CALIFORNIA TO CHANGE APPROPRIATE LAWS TO EXEMPT SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS FROM BEING CONSIDERED AS INCOME IN KIND FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME RECIPIENTS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2586 was waived. Council discussed at length the Housing Assistance Program, noting that this Program was designed for I assistance to elderly, blind and disabled persons. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2586 as presented. AYES: Holden, ,Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman, Gray Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kredell requested that Items "D" and "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar and C01.Ulcilman Gray requested that Items "E" and "H" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by Gray, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting items "D", "E", "F" and "H" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of I July 26, 1976 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 20196 through 20361 in the amount of $123,349.48 and payroll demands numbered 15520 through 15806 in the amount of $130,698.59 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. 8-9-76 '.I , _.';" C. Authorized settlement of Bledsoe vs. City of Seal Beach for the sum of $3,000. G. Ratified City Attorney's recommendation regarding claim of John E. Vosburg for personal expenses and authorized payment with appropriate release by the I claimant. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "D" - SPECIFICATIONS - POLICE PATROL VEHICLES Councilman Kredell asked if the specifications presented could include smaller vehicles. Mr. Gaudio clarified that the specifications were based on the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department specifications and were compatible for both the Chevrolet Nova as well as the Dodge Coronet and other manufacturers who could meet the requirements. Lengthy discussion followed. Jim Shoemaker, 1210 Ocean Avenue, was sworn by the Clerk at his request and stated that he had researched specifications for I police vehicles and affirmed that the specifications could attract three manufacturers. He also provided information as to the testing facilities for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department vehicles and provided the name and phone number to acquire the findings of these tests. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the specifications for nine 1977 police patrol vehicles and authorize the City Manager to accept bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "E" - ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT Councilman Gray stated that he had toured the City in the early I hours on several occasions and commented on the improvement of animal control and further stated that he would appreciate a report for a total cost of the animal control program in this City. Mr. Gaudio reported on the present procedures for animal control noting that the flexibility of hours was 8-9-76 , ~ ~ '. experimental until results were evaluated. Discussion followed regarding the holding area in the Public Works yard and its present use. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to bring Item XI out of order I for consideration at this time since the subject matter related to that under discussion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Dr. Diedrick, Orange County Veterinarian, explained that he had no knowledge of the administrative process for the Orange County Animal Control service and that his concern was mainly with the health of the animals in the County and with keeping rabies under control in the County. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to receive and file the animal control report from July I, 1976 through July 31, 1976. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I ITEM "F" - CLAIM - P. L. AUSTIN - PROPERTY DAMAGE At the request of Councilman Kredell, the City Manager affirmed that the recommended action was the normal procedure for claims against the City. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to deny the claim of P. L. Austin for property damage and refer same to the city's insurance carrier. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "H" - AGREEMENT - SEWER MAINTENANCE Councilman Gray asked the cost of this service and if the matter could be held over to next meeting. The City Engineer responded to Mr. Gray's questions. Discussion followed. I Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the agreement between F. B. Cook Corporation and the City of Seal Beach for sewer maintenance and line cleaning services and authorized the City Manager to execute 'the agreement. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried '.10 ~-9- 76 ..",4} . DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS :- SURFS IDE COLONY ' Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented ,the staff report and recoDUllendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Hutain, Assistant Fire Chief, explained the fire hazards, that exist the fire hazard condition. that four story bUiltings added to The City Manager stated that he and I now in Surfs ide and stated the City Engineer had met with their counterparts in Huntington, Beach to alleviate the problem that exists in Surfs ide of water pressure and that he would advise the Council of the results of these negotiations. Holden moved, second by Blackman, that the three story, maximum 35 foot height limit be retained. Ray Greiser, B-31, Surf side, member of the B~ard of Directors, stated that the Board had voted to ratain the three story level by a majority vote but indicated that the residents in the community were in favor of four stories to allow flexibility in floor plans. NOES: Kredell Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, La.!?zlC? WATER UTILITY - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager's report on Capital improvements for water utility was received by Council. Discussion followed. Hold!ln ~oved, second by Laszlo, that the priority list ~s presented in the, City Manager's report be approved on the basis of a 'pay as you go' funded from operating revenues and that in the event resources of the Water Utilities fund proves insufficient in any given year then this City Council policy would be to appropriate funds from the Environmental Fund and/or the Capital Projects and Equipment fund before committing them to other cap~tal projects and further that the City Manager be directed to advertise for bids and authorize the expenditure of $225,000 from the Water Fund in I 1976-77 for priority Items #1 and #2. AYES: Blackman, Gray, ~olden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 8-9-76 1. '. AWARD OF BID - VACUUM STREET SWEEPER Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk on August 3, 1976 at 2:00 o'clock p.m. for Vacuum Street Sweeper as follows: I Farron-Freeman, Inc. Angelus Truck Body & Coach Co. Haaker Equipment Co. $47,307.80 52,287.04 55,173.00 The City Engineer presented his report and recommended that the Council award'the bid for the Vacuum Street Sweeper to Angelus Truck Body and Coach Company for the Central Engineering Vac-All machine in the amount of $52,287.04. Mr. Freeman, General Manager of Aaron-Freeman, Inc., adked for a delay in awarding the bid for review with staff regarding his bid. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Holden, that the award of bid for the Vacuum Street Sweeper be held over to next meeting for further study. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I REPORT - BEACH EROSION The City Manager presented his report regarding an updated study of beach sand erosion as requested by Councilman Kredell and recommended that the engineering firm of Moffitt & Nichol be retained to prepare said report at a cost not to exceed $3500. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Moffatt & Nichol, Engineers, for an updated study of beach erosion, to assist the City in Obtaining Federal funding for this problem and for preparation of a definitive plan to protect against future beach erosion, and that said cost not exceed $3500. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I PUBLISHING FUNDS - "HISTORY OF SEAL BEACH" Reverend Whipple Bishop, 13540 El Dorado Drive, 48-0, stated that he had worked with the Bicentennial Committee since its inception because of his interest in the history of the City and stated that Jean Oorr had written this historical book which was ready for _/ 8-9-76 . J> J' ~. printing at this time. Mrs. Dorr explained to the Council that the cost for' publishing the book on"the history of Seal Beach was $3,000 of which the Bicentennial Committee would provide $500 and requested that the,City appropriate $2500 for the remaining balance to be reimbursed'from the sale of the,book~' I Holden moved, second'by Laszlo, to appropriate $2500 from the Community Promotion 'Fund to'ptiblish the book on , the' history of Seal Beach as requested and that the proceeds in like amount from the sale be 'reimbursed to the City. COlUlcilman Gray asked that the motion be amended to require a review,by the Mayor, City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer before printing. Councilman Holden accepted the amendment to the motion with consent of the second. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Gray also suggested that the $2500 be withdrawn from the Chamber of Commerce 'Pride Fund' but withdrew this 'as a motion,after discussion. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS I There were no Council reports and requests. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION' Mayor Blackman recessed the meeting to Executive Personnel Session at 11:15 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:40 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2587 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES Resolution Number 2587 was presented to Council 'by titie "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED~, I ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By lUlanimous cqnsent, full reading of Resolution Number 2587 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2587 as presented. AYES: . Blackman, Gray, Holden; Kredell,'Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 8-9-76 / 8-23-76 . ~ ' . . ~. t RESOLUTION NUMBER 2588 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES Resolution Number 2588 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, 'ESTABLISHING SALARY, RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2588 was waived. Mayor Blackman noted that the City Manager's salary had been added to the Resolution at $2640 per month. Holden moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2588 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting at 11:43 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I i ~, ) ,/ ex-officio clerk of Ci ty Council .,. Approved: ~ ~ Mayor AITEST: /' I Seal Beach, California A:ugust 23, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor ProTempore Holden calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTempore Holden Councilmembers Gray, Kredell Absent: Mayor Blackman, Councilmember Laszlo