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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-04-25 4-ll-77 / 4-25-77 Ii-- I; , publishing information regarding the structure of the Redevelopment Agency, the financial status of same and detailed information regarding upcoming capital projects for greater understanding by the citizens. Gordon Shanks, ,215 Surf Place, expressed his views that the appropriate I vehicle to inform citizens would be the official adjudicated newspaper in our City but complained that it was not ,distributed in Leisure World in the same manner as other areas of the City. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 p.rn. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried of I Approved: ~~ ~~f!-4 L Mayor ATTEST: ~ ~" , ~:L ..A..J ci~lcler Seal Beach, California April 25, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:12 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilman Gray, Kredell, 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. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to'the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager ,. 4-25-77 'f.1 I~ PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of May, 1977 as "Mental Health Month." Mayor Blackman proclaimed May'l, 1977 as "Law Day U.S.A." Mayor Blackman proclaimed May 15, through May 21, 1977 as "Foster Parent Recognition Week." APPOINTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Councilman Gray moved to appoint Mr. Lowell Kolb to the Environmental Quality Control Board from Councilmanic District Two, for the unexpired term ending July, 1979. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir 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 that time for the reading of such ordinance'or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider adopting various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The Deputy City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission and reviewed the summary of the proposed amendments. Council discussed the various proposed amendments. Councilman Kredell questioned the two proposed amendments decreasing the square footage requirements and recommended that those sections remain as presently stated in the Code and that variances could be obtained for lower square footage. Mr. Neprud stated that the Code reflects minimum requirements and that the amendment of those sections would allow the flexibility of building smaller I I I 4-25-77-;/,11',' I units without permitting additional units per lot thus lowering of density in the area. Mr. Neprud also reviewed the procedures required in obtaining a variance. There were no communications from the audience for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1011 - AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 1011 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1011 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredel1, to refer the proposed amendments back to the Planning Commission for further study and clarification of the recommendations to decrease floor area square footage in Sections 28-701(1)(d) and 28-801(4) and that those Sections be retained as now appear in the City Code., Discussion followed. The City Attorney clarified the procedure in considering variance requests and stated that def:i,nite .f,indi,ngs, )\lJ,lst be determined in granting a variance, noting that the applicant must prove a definite hardship in his request and that failure to grant a variance could be determined as denial of a property owners rights as it relates to other properties in the area. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman, Gray, Weir Motion failed Blackman moved, second by Gray, to approve the Negative Declaration on the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1011 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Weir NOES Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried I I '.,~_.. ", 4-25-77 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2663 - APPROVING CONTRACT AMENDMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - FIRST STREET 'BEACH RECREATION AREA ",., "'" Resolution Number 2663 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE, CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE INCREASING THE COUNTY'S FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST STREET BEACH RECREATION AREA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2663 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2663 as presented. Councilman Kredell asked that the minutes show he was opposed to the First Street Project because it has been shown to the Council that there is vandalism and trouble at such recreation areas in surrounding communities, but he would vote in favor of receiving the funds from the County. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Item "B" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Laszlo requested that Items "D" and "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Kredell requested Items "E" and "G" be , , removed from the Consent Calendar. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "B", "D", "E", "F" and "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 11, 1977 as presented. C. Approved the Agreement between the County of Orange and City of Seal Beach for animal shelter facilities for one year and that the Agreement be submitted to the Orange County Board of Supervisors for their approval. H. Denied the claim of Ray Snyder for personal " damages and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. I. Denied the claim of Michael LeFave for personal expenses as recommended by the Claims Review Committee. I I I 4-25-77 '(", J. Denied the claim of Mark' Goldblum for ,personal expenses as recommended by the Claims Review Committee. Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Motion carried I AYES: NOES: I Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "B" - DEMANDS Councilman Gray spoke in favor of the warrant analysis provided to the Council members and requested Council input regarding same. Mayor Blackman suggested that if any member of the Council wished additional information regarding any of the demands that they contact the City Manager prior to Council meeting. Councilman Laszlo asked that a total of the demands be included. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve regular demands numbered 23210 through 23375 in the amount of $130,956.33 and payroll demands numbered 19910 through 20140 in- the amount of $110,018.72 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "D" - COMMUNICATION - LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Councilman Laszlo reported that a legal suit was being filed against the Department of Defense by a retired military employee group and noted that a hearing was scheduled for May 9 by the State Legislative Counsel regarding possible violation of the California Environmental Act in the transfer of the Los A1amitos Naval Air Station operations. Mr. Laszlo asked that the City contact the Board of Supervisors and request that they pursue a similar action. The City Manager reported that he had been informed the Orange County Board of Supervisors would be considering filing a legal action of their own and had been asked if Seal Beach would be in favor of joining in such action. The City Manager also stated he was not aware at this time, what the financial commitment for the City would be to take part in this action. It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the communication from Major General William R. Wray, Assistant Chief I .r .' 4-25-77 of Engineers, U. S. Army, regarding the transfer of Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center from Navy to Army and that a letter be forwarded to the Orange County Board of Supervisors indicating this citys support of the Board initiating a legal action against the Department of Defense, requesting an environmental impact report prior to the transfer of the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center operations. ITEM "E" - CLAIM - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY In response to a question from Councilman Kredell the City Engineer stated that the plans provided to the city's contractor did not show the cable that was damaged as the city has no record of the location of this conduit. Mr. Halldin further indicated that the Government Code stated the city is responsible for the utility if it is not shown on the plans and recommended payment of the claim. Councilman Gray suggested that the City Engineer investigate the location of all lines in the city and update the city's maps 'to show same and eliminate this type of accident in the future. Mr. Gray further stated that funds could'be made available for such a project. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to ratify the recommendation of the City Engineer and authorize payment' of the claim with appropriate release by the claimant. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "F" - REQUEST - LEAVE OF ABSENCE - POLICE DEPARTMENT A request for a medical leave of absence for Mrs. Betty Koomen, an employee in the Police Department was presented to Council. Councilman Kredel1 questioned certain aspects of the request. Mr. James Harker, staff representative for the Orange County Employees Association, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Koomen and requested the Council grant the medical leave of absence for a period not to exceed one year. Mr. Little stated that should the Council deny the leave of absence request it would be handled as a lay-off and Mrs. Koomen would be placed on a reemployment list. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Weir, to concur with the Police Chief's recommendation I I I 4-25-77 ''1 . ' I and deny the request for leave cif absence for Mrs. Betty Koomen. AYES: Blackman, Gray" Kredell, Weir' NOES: Laszlo Motion carried ITEM "G" - AD VALOREM TAX (TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST) The City Manager explained that this complaint has been riled for several years by oil companies protesting taxes placed on their mineral rights. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to refer this matter to the City Attorney for disposition. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, I;asz10, Weir NOES: None Moti"on carried COMMUNICATION - 'LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER The City Manager reported that a letter had been received from Brigadier General James D. Benson, Project Office, Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, proposing a Community Advisory Board be established to disseminate information regarding activities at the Los A1affiitos Armed Forces Reserve Center and requested a city official be designated as a member of this Board. At the request of the Council, Councilman Weir agreed to attend the Community Advisory Board meeting May 3rd. PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS - BaLSA CHICA WATER WELL PROJECT Mr. Ha11din, City Engineer, presenteo the staff report and reviewed the proposed funding for the Bo1sa Chica Well equipment and building. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the plans' and specifications for the Bolsa Chica Well equipment and building, Project #466, and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Gray asked ir the old wells were to be abandoned as previously proposed. Mr. Halldin stated that the wells would be capped and that they may be'used to monitor the quality of underground water or to pump water underground for salt water control. In response to Councilman LasZlos' question, Mr'. Halldiri stated that Southern California has had a water replenishment'program for several years. AGREEMENT - C & C BOATS, INC. Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the staff report I I t 4-25-77 .' '-~ and reviewed the proposed agreement with C & C Boats, noting that the terms agreed upon generated approximately $26,500 annual revenue to the City. The Council discussed the tram services and parking provisions of the agreement. . Councilman Gray suggested the City not operate the tram in the future, that the City negotiate directly with Standard Oil Company for parking and therefore agreement with C & C Boats would be for the landing dock facilities. M~. Gray also ' suggested that this agreement be for a period of one year rather than the five year term as proposed. Discussion followed. Gray moved.. second by Weir, to approve the agreement with C & C Boats, Inc. for a period of one year and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredel1 Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell requested animal control activity reports. The City Manager stated they would be presented to Council for next meeting. Councilman Kredell asked for increased police patrol of MoPeds being ridden on sidewalks and also asked for police patrol of the upcoming sidewalk sale. The City Manager reported that a news release would be published this week informing citizens of regulations for MoPeds and bicycles and that he would inform the Police Chief of his requests. Council discussed the street tree planting schedule and Mr. Kredell reported that some trees on the P. E. Right of Way needed additional support from the wind. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, noted that May 1st was "Be Kind to Animals Week" and requested a copy of the animal control financial report from Orange County for the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee. Mrs. Winters asked that the County be requested to provide spay and neuter clinics.' Mayor Blackman asked that the Animal Control Committee make such a request directly to the Council and in turn the Council could submit a formal request to the ~ounty for such clinics. Mrs. I I I 4-25-77 / 5-9-77 ~l ~ r' . ~ '... Winters asked that temporary signs be posted in,Eisenhower Park and on the P. E. Right of Way prohibiting animals. Mayor Blackman replied that the staff could investigate the use of temporary signs and also that this matter could be reviewed by the Parks and Recreation I Commission. The City Manager stated that during discussion of the P. E. Right of Way Specific Plan it was the consensus that a minimal amount of signing be placed on the Right of Way. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ex-officio clerk of City Council I Approved: ~~~ - Mayor ./ Attest: ~ ~' "-"'~......- ~ :.u 7City Cler Seal Beach, California May 9, 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 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir . Absent: Councilman Gray Mayor Blackman stated that Councilman Gray's absence from t~e meeting was excusl;ld.