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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-02-14 2-14-77 ~ Seal Beach, California February 14, 1977 The City Council 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. I SEATING OF COUNCILMAN - DISTRICT FIVE The City Clerk stated that Mr. Weir had filed the appropriate financial disclosure statements as required by law and had been sworn in on February 4, 1977. Mrs. Weir presented Mr. Weir with his Certificate of Appointment. Mr. Weir took his seat at the Council table and received a round of applause from the Council and the audience. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray I Also present: Mr. COUTtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan" Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Councilman Kredell nominated Mr. Laszlo as Mayor ProTempore for the remainder of the 1976-77 year. Councilman Laszlo requested that this item be held over until next meeting when the full Council would be present. It was the consensus of the Council to hold this item over to next meeting as requested. APPOINTMENTS - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL and PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Mayor Blackman appointed Mrs. Marge Brown, 605 Seabreeze Drive, to I serve as this city's representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council Assembly of Delegates. Mayor Blackman appointed Mrs. Barbara Barton, 415 Ocean Avenue, to the Project Area Committee for the term ending January, 1980. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to confirm the appointment to the Orange County Health Planning Council and the Project Area Committee ( , :-2-14-77 ~ ~" as stated. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD I Councilman Weir moved to appoint Dr. George B. Telford, 13581 Medinac Lane, 71-E, to the Environmental Quality Control Board for term ending July, 1978. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Blackman ABSENT: Gray Motion carried APPOINTMENT - COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS Councilman Weir moved to appoint Glenn Bond, 1281 Knollwood, 44-B, and Ernest Winter, 1231 Golden Rain Road, 71-F, to the Committee on Capital Projects. Mayor Blackman seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir' NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of March 1977 as "Burglary Prevention Month." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of March 20 through March 26, 1977 as "Quality Week." WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Weir, 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 that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Gray ORDINANCE NUMBER 1007 - COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 1007 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL 2-14-77 I .. . BEACH ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN ORDINANCE TO ARTICLE 18 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND RESCINDING ALL PROVISIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH," By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1007 was waived. The City Attorney noted that Councilman Weir would be I allowed to vote on the proposed ordinance as he was in attendance at the public hearing held January 24, 1977. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1007 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray ~tion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1008 - ADVERTISING FEES Ordinance Number 1008 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 11-33 OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER II OF THE SEAL BEACH CODE RELATING TO ADVERTISING FEES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1008 was waived. Laszlo moved, second I by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1008 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1009 - ANIMAL LICENSES and FEES Ordinance Number 1009 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ANIMALS AND FOWL, ARTICLE III, ANIMAL CONTROL, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, BY AMENDING SECTION 3-10.6 TIME LIMITS, LICENSE FEES, AND BY ADDING SECTION 3-10.7, PENALTY FEES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1009 was waived. Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1009 as presented. I AYES: Blackman, Kredel1, Laszlo, 'Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2643 - ESTABLISHING EXPRESS FINDINGS - BUILDING REGULATIONS Resolution Number 2643 was presented to Council by title "A f . 2-14-77 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING EXPRESS FINDINGS FOR ADOPTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2643 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2643 as presented. I AYES: Blackman, Krede11, Laszlo, Werr NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2644 - APPOINTMENT - WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD Resolution Number 2644 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD K. HOLDEN TO THE WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2644 was waived. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, asked the function of the West Orange County Water Board and if Mr. Holdens' health would permit him to continue representing the City on this Board. The City Manager responded to Mr. Shanks' questions. The City Clerk stated that the Board meetings were' held in the afternoon every other month. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2644 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2645 - AGREEMENT - PARAMEDIC BOUNDARY DROP I Resolution Number 2645 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY, HUNTINGTON BEACH, AND WESTMINSTER REGARDING PARAMEDIC BOUNDARY DROP." By unanimous consent, full reading' of Resolution Number 2645 was waived. The City Manager presented the III staff report and clarified the purpose of the agreement. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2645 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried 2-14-77 '~,":- RESOLUTION NUMBER 2646 - PRIORITY PLAN - PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 Resolution Number 2646 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN I THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FROM THE NEJEDLY-HART STATE, URBAN, AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2646 was waived. Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, presented the staff report and explained the distribution of such funds within Orange County. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2646 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2647 - OPPOSING SENATE BILL 165 - BINDING ARBITRATION Resolution Number 2647 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, I OPPOSING ADOPTION OF PROPOSED SENATE BILL 164 I~ICH WOULD MANDATE COMPULSORY AND BINDING ARBITRATION FOR USE IN LABOR DISPUTES INVOLVING LOCAL GOVERNMENT FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2647 was waived. Councilman Laszlo moved that this Resolution be tabled to next meeting when a full Council would be present. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2648 - GOLF COURSE - LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Resolution Number 2648 was presented to Council and read in full by the City Manager entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF I THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO REVIEW THE FEASIBILITY OF RELINQUISHING THE GOLF COURSE AT ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER, LOS ALAMITOS, FOR PUBLIC USE." Councilman Laszlo referred to a copy of a letter he had received addressed to Senator Strom Thurmon regarding this matter and requested that similar wording be included within the proposed ( 2-14-77 " , resolution. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2648 as presented and that a copy of said letter be forwarded with the Resolution as directed. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray Motion carriied CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Krede11 and a member of the audience requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar; a member of the audience requested that Item "B" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "B" and "Fit as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 24, 1977 as presented. C. Approved regular demands numbered 22271 through 22506 in the amount of $209,323.03 and payroll demands numbered 18746 through 18975 in the amount of $107,567.19 as approved by the Finance I Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Approved recommendations of Recreation and Parks Commission regarding rocket slide on beach near south side of pier and authorized Recreation Department to have slide removed. E. Received and filed memorandum from the Secretary to Recreation and Parks Commission regarding Wildlife Refuge, Naval Weapons Station. G. Approved agreement between Rancho Santiago Community College District and the City of Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and Westminster for use I of Joint Powers Training Facility and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. H. Directed the City Clerk to post list of boards and commissions in Clerk's office, as specified by law. I. Received and filed memorandum regarding summary of 2-14-77 . ~ l- - . vehicle auction activity. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "B" - COUNCIL MINUTES Jesse Rountree, 1527 Marine Avenue, accused the City Council of violation of the Brown Act at the January 25th meeting and requested that the City Attorney investigate same and that all actions of the meeting be rescinded. The City Attorney explained what constituted a violation of the Brown Act. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Attorney investigate Mr. Rountrees' complaint upon receipt by the City Attorney of a written statement from Mr. Rountree. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of January 25, 1977 as presented. AYES: NOES: I ABSENT: ITEM "F" Mr. Jack Blackman, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir None Gray Motion carried - PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS - PIER PILING REPLACEMENT Baker spoke on behalf of Frank Hale and expressed concern for replacement of the pier pilings on an urgent basis. Councilman Kredell indicated that he felt damage to the pilings was caused by the boats docking and requested a cost analysis for replacement of pier pilings. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the plans and specifications for Pier Piling Replacement, Project #458, and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids for the project. AYES: ~lackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager provide a cost analysis for replacement of pier pilings as requested. PETITION - ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT BUS STOP Mrs. M. D. Fox, 801 Ocean Avenue, addressed the Council and complained about the Orange County Transit District bus stops ~:; 2-14-77 and layovers at Ocean Avenue and Main Street. Mrs, Fox suggested that the buses layover at Central and Main. The City Manager reported that he had contacted Orange County Transit District and that means of solving this problem were being investigated. Mrs. Fox also complained that vans, trucks and recreational vehicles parked on Ocean Avenue obstructed the view for residents in that area and suggested no parking signs or an ordinance restricting parking of such vehicles on Ocean Avenue. Lengthy discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the City Manager to implement means of moving the Orange County Transit District buses from Ocean Avenue. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman, Weir ABSENT: Gray Motion failed It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager investigate requiring recreational vehicles to park in the city's parking facilities rather than on Ocean Avenue. REPORT - ASTER PARK PARKWAYS Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, presente9,~i~ r~port regarding the maintenance of the parkway area adjacent to Aster Park. Mr. Ha11din stated that it had been suggested that the parkway either be filled with concrete or the sprinkler system be modified and planted with grass, therefore the Old Ranch Town Homes Association would continue their maintenance of this area at no additional cost to the city. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to refer this matter to the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Aster Park Committee for their study and recommendations as requested by the City Engineer. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTIONS - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Resolution Number 77-3 entitled "A Resolution of the Environmental Quality Control Board of the City of Seal Beach Recommending a Program to Enhance the Appearance of the Alleys of Seal Beach" and Resolution I I I 2-14-77 '~', , ,. ~ . Number 77-4 entitled "A Resolution of the Environmental Quality Control Board of the City of Seal Beach Commending the Present Seal Beach City Council and City Staff for Obtaining Federal Funding for the College Park East Sound Barrier Along the San Diego Freeway" were received I by Council. Kredell moved, second by Blackman, to approve the recommendation of the E. Q. C. B. as proposed in Resolution Number 77-3. The City Manager explained the ramifications of enforcing the present Code as it related to present trash containers. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council, that the staff be directed to change the present ordinance to meet the needs of the E. Q. C. B. Resolution as it related to trash containers and that regular scheduling for sweeping alleys be reviewed and that some method be proposed to assure that apartment house owners furnish adequate trash containers. Councilman Kredell withdrew his motion with consent of the second, as the result of the above direction. I COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell stated that he had requested and received the Government Code requirements regarding deannexation and moved that a feasibility study be prepared by the staff to determine what the economic ramifications would be if Leisure World, College Park West and College Park East were separated from the remainder of the City. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. The City Manager requested that a deadline be established since this study would require a considerable amount of staff time. Councilman Laszlo stated that the last meeting in April should be the deadline. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I Councilman Kredell stated that the proposal he had read regarding the above would be available for the public record. Councilman Kredell asked that the staff investigate the frame structure near 5th and Ocean Avenue for proposed fire hazard. Councilman Laszlo requested that an E.I.R. be discussed at the next meeting relative to the change at the Los A1amitos Air Station and ~ /. 2-14-77 / 2-28-77 expressed concern regarding emergency services. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman stated that this was time for oral communications from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, expressed opposition to fireworks. The City Manager stated that a review of this subject I would be presented at next meeting. George Supple, 1605 Herion Way, 41-F, requested a copy of Mr. Kredells' statement read regarding deannexation. There were no other Oral Communications; Mayor Blackman declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meetiIgat 9:30 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ex-officio c1er 0 City Council I Approved: ~ fY.~ ~~~ Mayor AU',,, 9" ~..~.tt'd~:V ity Clerk Seal Beach, California February 28, 1977 The City Council 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 Counci1members Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I Absent: None