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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1977-03-14 "': ~ 2-28-77 / 3-14-77 of Approved: ~?:~- Mayor ~~W~ I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California March 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. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Counci1members Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Wilkinson, Civil Engineer Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of April 18 through April 23, 1977 as "National Coin Week." Mayor Blackman introduced Mr. Leonard Sterling. Mrs. Dorothy Bacon and Mr. George Supple, members of the Numismatic Club in Leisure I World. WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Weir, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading 3-14-77 ? ,- 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, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1010 - UNIFORM FIRE CODE - 1976 EDITION Ordinance Number 1010 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1976 EDITION, COMPILED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS AND THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION: AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1010 was waived. Councilman Weir questioned possible contradictions of certain sections of the ordinance. The City Manager responded to the questions and assured that the appropriate inspections would be made by the Fire Department. Councilman Kredell asked that the record show that he was opposed to fireworks in the City of Seal Beach. I, Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordinance Number 1010 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2651 ~ COMMENDING TED W; BARTLETT Resolution Number 2651 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING TED W. ,BARTLETT FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH." Mayor Blackman read the commending resolution aloud. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2651 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2652 - REQUESTING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - TRANSFER OF LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION . Resolution Number 2652 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO PREPARE AN '( ,3-14-77 ENVIRONMENTAL ~IPACT REPORT REGARDING THE IMPACT OF THE TRANSFER OF LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION FROM THE NAVY TO THE CALIFORNIA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2652 was waived, Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2652 as presented. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2653 - PERMIT - STATE LANDS DIVISION - USE OF STATE LAND FOR BICYCLE PURPOSES Resolution Number 2653 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A PERMIT FROM THE STATE LANDS DIVISION FOR THE USE OF STATE LAND FOR BICYCLE PURPOSES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2653 was waived. Discussion followed regarding the acquisition or purchase by the City of the property located at First Street and P~cific Coast Highway. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2653 as presented. AYES: I Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kredell asked that Items "A" and "D" be, removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "C" and "D" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 22632 through 22833 in the amount of $151,312.64 and payroll demands numbered 19206 through 19433 in the amount of $104,047.17 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the I Treasury for the same. E. Denied the claim of Robert J. Carlson for personal injuries and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. F. Received andcfiled the memorandum from the City 3-14-77 . j ..:;. Manager regarding the use of refuse bags for refuse collection . AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I Items Removed From The 'Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Krede11 asked that the minutes be amended to show that he made a motion to approve Ordinance Number 1010, therefore banning fireworks in the City. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 28, 1977 as amend~d. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "C" - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 77-6 - BEACH SAND EROSION Councilman Laszlo noted the importance of this matter and stated that continued efforts shou1abe pursued to bring the beach sand erosion problem under control. Laszlo moved, second by Kredel1, I to receive and file E.Q.C.B. Resolution Number 77~6. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "D" - REQUEST - USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER - SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL The City Council discussed at length the use of public facilities by community organizations and the maintenance of such buildings. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the rental fee for use of the North Seal Beach Community Center by the Soroptimist International of Los Alamitos-Rossmoor for their annual fund raising project. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT -COASTLINE COMMISSION REGULATIONS I Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented an in-depth report as it related to Planning Commission action and thoroughly reviewed the Coastal Commission Guidelines that would be up for consideration at the public hearings to be held Monday, March 21, 1977 in the Huntington Beach Council Chambers and on Monday, March 28, 1977 in the City of Torrance. Lengthy discussion occurred with members of 1. 't 3-14-77 the audience expressing concerns, pro and con, to the CoaStal Commission recommendations for the Department. of Water and Power property. Council also discussed the other Planning Commission recommendations. Carla Watson, 384 Galleon Way, presented for the record, a letter from the League of Women Voters of Long Beach, supporting for public use the DWP property and presented a copy of same to the Clerk. Weir moved, second by Blackman, to approve the Planning Commission recommendations as presented and authorized the staff to make the appropriate presentation at the hearings before the Coastal Commission. The City Attorney was directed to review the agreement with Seal Beach Associates regarding the Department of Water and Power property. I AYES: NOES: Blackman; Gray, Weir Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried REPORT -'SURFSIDE'WATER'TOWER Mr. Ha11din, City Engineer, presented his report regarding restoration of the Surfs ide Water Tower and reviewed the following conditions to be incorporated in an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach, County of Ora~e and Seal Beach if the Council chose to pursue the project: 1) Huntington Beach would dedicate the land and the tower to the City of Seal Beach; 2) the County of Orange would restore the tower; and 3) the City of Seal Beach 'would accept the dedicated tower and land and provide perpetual maintenance for same. Mr: Halldin further recommended that if the Council chose to proceed with the project the stipulation be made for the City Engineer to check the plans and the actual restoration to insure that the tower was structurally sound prior to acceptance. Mr. Halldin noted that the estimated annual maintenance would be $500'to $1000. The Council discussed the disposition and the zoning of the land adjacent to the water tower and the possibility of Surfside and Sunset Beach sharing in the cost of maintenance. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City,'Engineer to proceed with the proposed agreement between the CitY'of Huntington Beach, the I I 3-14-77 c-, , , County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach for the restoration of the Surfside Water Tower subject to the conditions as recommended by the City Engineer. Councilman Gray stated that he would like additional information regarding the use of the adjacent land prior to the approval I of an agreement. Discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the matter. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT - LONG BEACH PUBLIC 'TRANSPORTATION Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report regarding the extension of the agreement with Long Beach Public Transportation for reduced 10~ fares for senior citizens. Mr. Little referred to a letter from William Farrell, General Manager of the Long Beach Public Transportation Company, indicating the number of senior citizens utilizing this service and that discontinuation of the subsidy would result in an increase for I senior citizen fares to 25~. Discussion followed regarding other bus services in the City and the ramifications of discontinuing the reduced fares. Gray moved, second by Weir, to discontinue the $5,000 annual subsidy to Long Beach Public Transportation for reduced senior citizen fares at this time. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - FIRST STREET 'BEACH RECREATION AREA - PROJECT'#449 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., February 17, 1977 for the First Street Beach Recreation Area, Project No. 449, as follows: Skyline Construction Co., Inc. Leonard South & Son, ,Inc. James P. Reid Building Co., Inc, $159,930.00 179,342.00 189,900.00 I The City Engineer reviewed the facilities to be constructed and recommended that the bid be awarded to Skyline Construction Company for the lump sum bid of $159,930.00 and requested that funds be reallocated from the Marina Tennis Court, Sewer Maintenance and Community Center Repair Funds to proceed with the project at this time in order to utilize the State and County grants approved for 3-14-77 ;! . ... " this project. Mr. Halldin further stated that a request had been made for additional County Revenue Sharing Funds to replace funds reallocated for this project. Members of the audience spoke regarding the proposed recreational area and the reallocation of funds. Lengthy discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to hold this matter over to next I meeting for further study. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None . REPORT - PUBLICATION OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES Motion carried The City Clerk presented her report regarding joint publication for .Prevailing Wage Rates for cities in Orange County adding that this joint venture would result in a savings of approximately $1,000 in publication costs. Blackman moved, se~ond by Weir,'to'authorize the City Clerk to send a letter to the Orange County Division, League of California Cities, requesting that Seal Beach be ,included in the joint' publication and prepare appropriate certification. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None I Motion carried AWARD OF BID - COLLEGE PARK EAST NOISE/SAFETY BARRIER, PROJECT N417 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., March 11, 1977 for the College Park East Noise/Safety Barrier, Project No. 417, as follows: McCutcheon-Peterson - Joint Venture $ Stones Construction Co. Modern Alloys, Inc. Pascal & Ludwig, Inc. H. B. Lew & Martin E. Roe - Joint Venture Peter Keiwit Sons Co. Guy F. Atkinson Co. Masonry Engineers, Inc. K. E. C. Co. & Keith E. Card - Joint Venture International Consolidated Contractors 512,000.00 522,250.00 529,580.00 568,675.00 575,955.00 587,000.00 600,730.00 603,712.50 626,200.00 662,675.00 I Mr. Halldin presented the staff report and stated that after thorough review of the bids, the low bidder was McCutcheon-Peterson - Joint Venture, for the amount of $512,000.00 for this project. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to award the bid to the lowest 3-14-77 ~, "';, I responsible bidder meeting the plans and specifications, McCutcheon- Peterson - Joint Venture, for the amount of $512,000.00, reject all other bids subject to the approval of the Economic Development Administration of the U. S. Government. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL I Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reported to Council on the renewal of the city's general liability and automobile insurance coverage by March 17. Mr. Thomas recommended that the city'S excess liability insurance coverage be reduced by $4,000,000 for an annual savings of $27,891. The City Attorney expressed concern in reducing the excess liability coverage. Mr. Day, Insurance Agent, stated that as of this date the premium had increased $15,000 over that outlined in the Finance Director's memorandum of March 10., Lengthy discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Blackman, that the city's general and excess liability and auto insurance be placed by the broker of record as outlined in the Finance Director's memorandum including the $4,000,000 excess liability and to appropriate the additional funds required from the remainder of the Contingency Fund, said cost to the City to be approximately $175,000. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - PRE BUDGET ANALYSIS The Pre Budget Analysis was presented to the Council by the City Manager. There was no action on the Report. The City Attorney reported that he had investigated allegations made regarding violation of the Brown Act and found them to be not valid. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Mayor Blackman read a letter from a citizen commending the Police Department and requested that the letter be forwarded to the Police Chief. At the request of the Mayor, Mr. Dorsey,. Chief of Lifeguards, reported on the rescue of seven persons from a boating mishap and was duly commended by the Council. I ~ .". ,3-14-77 / 3-28-77 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, directed his comments to the City Attorney regarding a City Code violation. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. I ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:43 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried of Approved: ~ f:D &-c:;~~ Mayor , AITEsr, ~ 4710~ City Clerk I Seal Beach, California March 28, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:10 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarel1i, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager I