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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1976-09-13 9-13-76 . . Seal Beach, California September 13, 1976 The City 'Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:08 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Gaudio, Acting city Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Johnson, Assistant city Engineer Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Wilkinson, Civil Engineer WAIVER OF FULL READING 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 I after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed September 17 through September 23, 1976 as "Constitution Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed September 19 through September 25, 1976 as "Leukemia Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed September 25, 1976 as "HlDlting and Fishing Day." Mayor Blackman proclaimed October 8, 1976 as "World Lions International I Service Day." Mayor Blackman proclaimed October 4 and October 5, 1976 as Lions Club "White Cane Days." AGENDA AMENDED Holden move~, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to bring Item XII-A out of order for consideration at this time as requested by '.. 9-13-76 Mayor Blackman. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOne Motion carried REQUEST - BICENTENNIAL PARADE and CELEBRATION Mayor Bolton, Chairman of the Bicentennial Parade Committee, requested permission to hold a Bicentennial parade and celebration in the City on October 2, 1976. Mrs. Bolton explained the parade route and the activities of the day and extended an invitation to attend and participate in the festivities. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the request from Mary Bolton, Parade Chairman, to hold a Bicentennial Parade and Celebration on 'October 2, 1976. 'I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo None Motion carried Councilman Gray commended Mrs. Bolton and her committee for their efforts toward this celebration. PRESENTATION - EAGLE SCOUTS Stephen Knoblock representing Supervisor Larry Schmit, presented Honor Citizen Cards to Eagle Scouts Jim Farr and Bill Fitzpatrick. Mr. Knoblock and the City Council commended the young men for their achievements. 1 PRESENTATION - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT PROGRAM Mr. Frank McGill, Staff Planner, Orange County Environmental Management Agency, Housing Division, addressed the COlDlcil and explained the Housing and Community Development Act Program and outlined the procedures to be followed for third year funding in the Program. Mr. McGill expressed appreciation to the City and the staff for their cooperation in regard to this Program. The City Council thanked Mr. McGill for his presentation. PRESENTATION - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION AWARD Mr. F. A. Brown, Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California., presented a Pedestrian Safety Citation Award to ~he City of Seal Beach, and explained that the Award was presented for no traffic fatalities in the City for the year 1975. I 9-13-76: I PRESENTATION - SEAL BEACH FIRE DEPAR'lMENT Al Belanger, President of the Firemen's Association and Fireman Henderson, presented a Burn Pac Suit to the City that had been won by their Association. The, firemen demonstrated how the suit would be used in the field to treat persons with severe curns. The City Council accepted the Suit with appreciation. PUBLIC HEARING -' CONFLICT OF 'INTEREST CODE - CITY COUNCIL Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider a Conflict of Interest Code applicable to members of the City Council. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as 'required by law and that no comniunications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the Government Code required each agency or department of the City to adopt a Conflict of Interest Code, that~the Code would be reviewed by the Fair Political Practices Commission and recommended adoption of the proposed resolution as the Conflict of Interest Code for the City Council. Mr. Coughlan advised that additional information would be forthcoming regarding adoption of Codes for other departments in the City. There were no communications from the audience for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2595 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE - CITY COUNCIL Resolution Number 2595 was' pres'ented to CounCil by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE 'APPLICABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2595 was waived. Holden moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2595 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried APPOINTMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE - ANIMAL CONTROL Councilman Gray appointed Adah Winters and Councilman Kredell appointed Barbara Rountree to the Ad Hoc Committee for Animal 'Control. Councilmembers Blackman, Holden and Laszlo requested that their 'I II 9-13-76 I. -0 appointments to the Ad Hoc Committee be held over to next me~ting. Councilman Gray asked that the Committee investigate the cost of the animal control program being paid for by those who would most benefit by it. Councilman Laszlo requested that the Committee study ways of increasing the number of licensed animals. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that the Ad Hoc Committee for the study of animal control: a) review and evaluate the current levels ,of service; b) determine 'the adequacy of the current level of service; c) make recommendations regarding the present level of service; d) investigate the cost of a'self-sufficient animal control program; and e) study methods ,for increasing the number of licensed animals, and in addition it was established that the Committee would be self-sufficient for setting their own agendas and providing minutes thereof and that the Ad Hoc Committee report their findings and recommendations to the Council along with the 'mid-year report. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE - VOTING DELEGATES Councilman Laszlo nominated Mayor ,Blackman as the voting delegate to the League of Cities Conference 'in San Diego and nominated Councilman Gray as the alternate voting delegate. Councilman Gray stated that he may not be present for the enitre League Conference contingent upon other Council actions at this meeting, and nominated Councilman Laszlo as the alternate voting delegate. Councilman Laszlo indicated that he may not be present for the voting day. It was the order of the Chair with unanimous consent of Council that Mayor Blackman would be the voting delegate and Councilman Laszlo would be the alternate and the City Clerk would be authorized to be the 'second alternate if neither of the above were present on voting day at the League of Cities Conference in San Diego. APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMITTEE Mayor Blackman requested that the staff prepare news releases informing citizens of the appointment as alternate represe~tative to the Orange County Housing Authority Committee, and request interested citizens submit resumes for consideration. I I 'I 9-l3-7(j , ~ . RESOLUTION NUMBER 2594 - SALARY RATE - POOL MANAGER Resolution Number 2594 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2588 AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY I RATE FOR POOL MANAGER." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Nmnber 2594 was waived. Mr. Gaudio, Acting City Manager, reported that the salary range for. the Pool Manager had been inadvertently omitted from Resolution Number 2588'and that this Resolution had been held over from the,August 23rd meeting until a full Council was present. Councilman Kredell questioned the length of annual employment, fringe benefits and duties of the Pool Manager. Discussion followed. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2594 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Laszlo NOES: Kredell Motion carried I Mayor Blackman requested that the City Manager provide the Council with clarification of the conditions of employment and benefits for the Pool Manager. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2596 - LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL - LOS ANGELES HARBOR Resolution Number 2596 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING 'I1IE PROPOSED LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS TERMINAL IN LOS ANGELES HARBOR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2596 was , waived. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2596 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I It was noted that this Resolution would be forwarded to the Southern California Gas Company. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2597 - OPPOSING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE STRIKES Resolution Numb,er 2597 was presented to COlDlcil by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, , .019.-13-76 -. i I CALIFORNIA, IN OPP.OSITION TO ALL STRIKES OR OTHER SUCH JOB ACTION AND ANY LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD SEEK- TO LEGALIZE SUCH, ACTIONS." Council discussed the procedures for negotiations with public employee organizations. Councilman Gray ,read Resolution Number 2597 in full and referred to,several news items relating to employee I strikes in other cities. ,€ouncilman Gray stated that the proposed resolution directed,the City Clerk to prepare ,wording for a-Charter Amendment regarding public employee strikes'an4 work stoppages, to be,presented and considered by the Council at the first meeting in November, and if approved, to be placed on the ballot in March of 1977. Lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Kredell requested that this matter be held over. Councilman, Laszlo s1;ated that he wished to'study this matter further., Gray moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolut:j.on Nmnber 2597 as presented. , . AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Laszlo', NOES: 'None ABSTAIN: 'Kredell Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Blackman and Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Gray requested that Item "B" be removed from the Consent Calendar and the City Clerk requested that Item "D" be removed from. the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "B",,-"D" ilIid "E" as presented. C. Received and filed Notice from Local Agency Formation Commission of Orange County regarding proposed annexation to Midway City Sanitary District designated Golden West Annexation No. 15. I E. Denied claim of Boston Stores for property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. F. Received and filed animal control activity report from August l, 1976 through August 31, 1976 and report on expenditures and revenues charged to 9-13-76 .. _ 'r. animal control services from July 1 to August 31, 1976; G. Approved Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and Seal ,Beach Police 'Officers I Association. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar. ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Blackman and Councilman ,Laszlo stated that they would abstain from voting on the approval of the minutes of the August 23rd, 1976 minutes as they were absent from that meeting. Holden moved, second by Gray, to approve the minutes of August 23, 1976 as presented. AYES: Gray, HOlden, Kredell NOES: None ABSTAIN: Blackman, Laszlo Motion carried ITEM "B" - DEMANDS I Councilman Gray requested that the staff provide an analysis of demands on the Treasury for a more efficient review of the demands ~y the Finance Committee. Councilman Gray asked that the analysis reflect: 1) the warrant number in numerical order; 2) explanation of the demand; 3) the recipient; 4) the department approving the demand; and 5) the amount. Councilman Laszlo, as a member of the Finance Committee, concurred with Mr. Gray's request. It was the consensus of the Council that the staff prepare such analysis. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve regular demands numbered 20503 through 20715 in the amount of $90,441.69 and payroll demands numbered l6089 through l6359 in the amount of $124,316.72 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury I for the same. AYES: ,Blackman, Gray, Holde'!!, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "D" - CLAIM - RALPH CHRISTOPHER AIKEN The City Clerk reported that, the Claims Review Committee recommended that authorization be given to pay, howeveI: the insurance broker had 9-13-76 I J .'. ~ \ recommended that the claim be referred to the insurance carrier. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, that the claim be referred to the insurance carrier and that the departmental reports be reviewed by the Claims Review 'Committee. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I LEAGUE OF CITIES REPRESENTATION - FINANCE OFFICERS and CITY 'CLERKS The City Clerk presented a proposed resolution to be considered at the League of Cities Conference in San Diego regarding separate representation to the League for Finance Officers, Treasurers and City Clerks and gave history of actions taken in the past and asked for Council support of the proposed resolution. Gray moved, second by Holden, to support the "Resolution Urging Separate Departments of the League of California Cities for Finance Officers and for City Clerks." as requested and direct the voting delegate and alternate to support its passage at the League Conference in October. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None Motion carried It was noted that Supervisor Schmit was 'present in the audience. Mayor Blackman invited him to the podium to speak. PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS - POLICE FACILITY and CITY CORPORATION YARD Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to place this item on the ballot. AYES: Kredell, LasZlo NOES: Blackman, Gray, Holden Motion failed Gray moved, second by HOlden, to approve the revised plans and specifications and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden NOES: Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried Councilman Kredell stated for the record that he supported the City I . Yard facility but would be voting against the motion. PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1976 Gary Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, presented his report regarding funds available under the Public Works Employment Act of 1976. Laszlo 9-13-76 ... - . . moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the staff to 'submit: 1) the College Park East Noise/Safety Barrier Wa~l and 2) Westminster Avenue Street Improvements - Seal Beach Boulevard to the .East City Limits, under Title I of the PUblic Works Employment Act of 1976. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried TENTATIVE TRACT 'MAP NO. 9458 - APARTMENT UNIT PROJECT - ROSSMOOR Mr. Neprud, Planning Directorj presented the Planning Commission actions and recommendations and staff report dated September 8, 1976 clarifying background information with alternatives ,for City Council action. Petitions were presented to the Clerk for submission to the Council opposing the Tract Map and construction of apartment units. Several members of the audience spoke at length in opposition to the proposed development and Mr. Henry Roberts, Executive Vice- President for Statewide Developers, Inc., Cypress, spoke at length I in support of the proposed development. Mayor Blackman allowed public comment on the pros and cons of this item to be heard by the Council. Members of the Council requested information from the staff and expressed their views regarding the project. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to hold Council action at this time and refer Tentative Tract Map No. 9458 back to the Environmental QUality Control Board for further consideration of the environmental issues and to the Planning 'Commission for further consideration and that complete minutes and reports be given to the Council. At the request of Councilman Gray, Mr. Neprud clarified the requirements of the State Map Act, that the Colincil has thirty 'days to approve, conditionally approve or deny and if no action is taken within that time, approval is determined to be given without conditions. It was noted that the October II regular Council meeting I would come within the thirty day limitation and that both the Environmental Quality Control BoarQ and the Planning Commission would have meetings within that time. Councilman Laszlo, witli consent of the 'second, amended his motion to include that the reports requested in his motion be submitted for 9-13-76 . # , -, . consideration of the Council 'by October 11. Further'input from the audience was received by the Mayor and Council. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell; Laszlo NOES: Holden Motion carried "LIBRARY/SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER APPEAL Mr. Neprud, Plann~ng Director, :reported that pursuant to Agency req~est, the State Coastline Commission consideration of the appeal of the library/senior citizen center had been rescheduled in San Diego on Wednesday, September 22, 1976. He also stated that the meeting could be 'rescheduled for October 19 and 20 in Los Angeles. It was noted that the League of California Cities annual Conference would be in session October 17 - 20 in San Diego. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the Acting City Manager to request the Coastline Commission to reschedule consideration of the appeal for the library/senior citizens center to October 19 - 20 in Los Angeles. Mayor Blackman spoke against the delay. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman, Gray, Holden Motion failed COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Council~an Kredell requested information on the negotiations in process with the County regarding the library lease. Mr. Gaudio stated that no response had been received at this time to the letter sent to the County regarding these negotiations. Discussion followed. Councilman Kredell moved to direct the City Attorney to review the possibility of voiding the lease with the County if t~e negotiations now in progress failed. There was no second 'to the motion. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. EXECUTIVE LEGAL and PERSONNEL SESSIONS Mayor Blackman recessed to ExeCutive Legal 'Session and Executive Personnel Session at l2:55 a.m. The meeting reconvened at l:30 a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. I I I 9-l3-76 /9-27-76 ~ - I Mayor Blackman reported that the Council had directed the City Manager to bring a resoluti~n to next meeting as a result of the meet and confer process with the Firemen's Association. The City Attorney reported that the Council had, authorized him to I settle the city's portion of lawsuit C78007, City of Los Angeles vs. Seal BeaCh, and completely settle lawsuit C78004, Seal Beach vs. Humble Oil. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Kredell, to ajourn the meeting at 1:32 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried of I Approved: ~~ ~-~.- Mayor ATTEST: I Seal Beach, California September 27, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. Mayor Blackman introduced Tim Harding, Mark Junkermann, Cameron Myers, Eric and Paul Hartman, Jeff Ives and Craig Stone, all members I of the Rossmoor Boy Scout Troop 658 who led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Holden, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: Councilmember Gray The City Clerk noted that Councilinan Gray was out of town.