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Seal Beach, California
May 23, 1977 '
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session
at 8:14 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with
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the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Blackman
Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
Absent: None
Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Ha11din, City Engineer
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director
Chief Cibbarelli. Police Department
Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager
Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of May, 1977 as "Older Americans
Month."
Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of May 15 through May 21, 1977
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as "National Handicapped Awareness Week."
Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of May 22 through May 28, 1977
as "National Public Works Week."
'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 bf 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:
None
Motion carried
AGENDA AMENDED
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Mayor Blackman requested that the agenda be amended to include an
item regarding legislation affecting election dates, as requested
by the City Clerk. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to amend the
agenda to include this item as Item "X:F".
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL A-2-77-. OWEN KUPFER
Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider Appeal
A-2-77 filed by Owen Kupfer on the Planning Commission's denial of
Variance V-8-77 for a fence located in the public right of way which
exceeds the maximum permitted height in the-front yard and does not
comply with the vision clearance height requirements at alley and
street intersections in the R-3 zone. The Deputy City Clerk stated
that notices had been published and mailed as required by law and that
no communications had been received either for, or against the matter.
It was noted that a communication had been received from Mr. Kupfer
requesting that the public hearing be continued to June 13. Weir
moved, second by Laszlo, to hold the public hearing over to June 13,
1977 at 8:00 p.m. as requested.
AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
NOES: None Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING - APARTMENT CONVERSIONS TO CONDOMINIUMS
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Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider adopting
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance permitting conversion of existing
apartments to condominiums. 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. Councilman Gray requested that an Item #12 be included in
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1065 requiring complete blueprints
be provided the City upon completion of such conversions. The City
Attorney clarified that the Subdivision Map Act required all documents
to be recorded therefore providing the Engineering Department with all
necessary legal documents. Mr. Gray withdrew his request. There were
no communications from the audience for or against the matter. Mayor
Blackman declared the public hearing closed.
Gray moved, second by Weir, to find that the proposed project (amendment)
will not have a significant effect upon the environment because the
amendment is legislative only and deals with ownership patterns in
existing buildings; to approve the Negative Declaration; and to certify
that the Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1013 - ZONING - APARTMENT CONVERSIONS TO CONDOMINIUMS
Ordinance Number 1013 was presented to Council for first reading by
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title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
SEC. 28-700 OF CHAPTER 28, ZONING OF THE CODE OF THE CITY ,OF SEAL
BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1013
was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction
of Ordinance Number 1013 and that it be passed to second reading.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir
NOES: '
None
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1011 - AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE
Ordinance Number 1011 was presented for second 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. The City Manager stated that consideration of this
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ordinance had been held over from last meeting. Discussion followed
regarding the proposed minimum square foot floor area for dwelling
units. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1011
as presented.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Weir
NOES:
Kredell, Laszlo
Motion carried
ORDINANCE ,NUMBER 1012-- PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT - CITY CORPORATION
YARD SITE '" , " ,
Ordinance Number 1012 was presented to Council for second reading by
title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
ADOPTING PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PUD-1-77 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE3.5
ACRE CITY CORPORATION YARD SITE, TRACT NO. 9814." By unanimous consent,
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full reading of Ordinance Number 1012 was waived. Blackman moved, second
by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1012 as presented.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
'RESOLUTION 'NUMBER 2667 - DESIGNATING NAME OF STREET - "REGENCY DRIVE"
Resolution Number 2667 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
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THE NAME OF A STREET WITHIN THE CITY TO BE REGENCY DRIVE." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2667 was waived.
It was noted that a revised copy of the Resolution had been presented
to the CounciL Mr. Frank Chayer, Manager of the Seal Beach Chamber
of Commerce, introduced Sue Crocker and her parents to the City
Council and the audience and presented her with a plaque and a check
in the amount of $100 from the Chamber of Commerce for her first
place entry of "Regency Drive" in the contest to select a name for
this street adjacent to the new Police Facility and City Corporation
Yard. Miss Crocker received a round of applause from the Council and
audience. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number
2667 as presented.
AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES: None Motion carried
CONSENT 'CALENDAR
Councilman Laszlo requested ,that Item "E" be removed from the Consent
Calendar and Councilman Gray requested that Item "F" be removed from
the Consent Calendar. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve
the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented,
except Item "E".
A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of
May 9, 1977 as presented.
B. Approved regular demands numbered 23472 through
23633 in the amount of $255,329.81 and payroll
demands numbered 20380 through 20609 in the
amount of $110,719,96 as approved by the Finance
Committee and that warrants be drawn on the
Treasury for the same.
C. Approved the specifications for one 1977 Animal
Control 4-wheel drive vehicle and authorizea the
City Manager to receive bids on the vehicle.
D. Denied the claim of Jay O'Meath for personal damages
and referred same to the city's insurance cartier.
AYES:
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Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir
None Motion carried
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Items Removed From The Consent Calendar
ITEM "E" - AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA - SAN GABRIEL RIVER BIKE
TRAIL UNDERCROSSING
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In response to a question from Councilman Laszlo, Mr. Halldin, City
Engineer, described the project in detail and explained the State
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funding for the project. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to approve
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the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the State of California,
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Department of Transportation, for the San Gabriel River Bike Trail
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Undercrossing at Pacific Coast Highway, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the Agreement on behalf of 'the City.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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REQUEST ~'MEDICAL'LEAVE'OF ABSENCE - DOROTHY WOODSON
Councilman Gray stated his concern with the financial impact on the
City in granting leaves of absence. The City Manager stated that
due to serious illness this employee had exhausted her leave rights
and was requesting a medical leave of absence with no compensation
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through November' 24, 1977. Mr. Courtemarche further stated that
there would be no work credit for this period and no additional
retirement benefits, however the employee would be eligible to return
to work at the end of the leave. Councilman Gray moved to hold this
item over to next meeting for additional information. Mayor Blackman
seconded the motion.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
REPORT - APPEAL A-1-77 - DR. RONALD'SMITH
The City Manager reported that the Planning Department had met with
Dr. Smith as directed by the City Council and had determined that
relocation of the equipment in question was feasible. Mr. Courtemarche
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also reported that plans for the relocation were not complete at this
time and asked that this item be held over to next meeting. Weir
moved, second by Laszlo, to hold over consideration of the appeal of
Dr. Smith to the June 13 meeting as requested.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
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FIREWORKS 'APPLICATIONS
Gray moved, second by Blackman, to grant permission for fireworks
stands to the applicants listed in the City Manager's memorandum
dated May 17, 1977; that the business ,license fee be waived; that the
City Manager be authorized to issue business licenses on presentation
of all documents required by Ordinance No. 1010; and that a letter be
forwarded the applicants informing them the sale of fireworks may be
limited in Seal Beach in future years, and that the Council will be'
considering this matter at their first meeting in August.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Laszlo
NOES:
Kredell, Weir
Motion carried
Weir moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting at this time until
after the close of the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
Motion carried
None
The meeting adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:00 p.m. with Mayor Blackman
calling the meeting to order.
REPORT -'PURCHASE OF 'EQUIPMENT - POLICE FACILITY
Police Chief Cibbarelli presented the staff report and noted that
authorization to obtain ,bids for the police facility equipment had
been given at the City Council meeting of November 8, 1976. Chief
Cibbarelli stated that pursuant to the City Attorney's opinion, only
items deemed to be a permanent fixture could be paid for by Redevelopment
Agency funds and requested that the remaining equipment presented for
Council consideration at ,this time be purchased with City funds
as outlined in the City Manager's memorandum dated May 17, 1977.
Council discussed the furniture to be purchased for the Facility
and it was clarified that worn out pieces would be replaced and
that some equipment and furnishings would be used at the new
Corporation Ya!d. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize
the purchase of the furniture from Bassett Equipment Company through
the city's participation in the Orange County Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement in the amount of $38,684.45; authorize the expenditure of
$6,544.85 for items less than $2,000 each, which include: dark room
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enlarger, lounge oven, clothes washer and dryer (jail), range/oven
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(jail), refrigerator/freezer, shelving, projector and screen, fire
extinguishers, jail equipment, and cook top (lounge); to award the
bid for window covering to Sears, Roebuck and Company in the amount of
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$3,631.04 and reject the bid of D. H. Michaels; authorize the City
Manager to purchase the equipment and that $28,985.00 be charged
to the Traffic Safety Fund and $24,875.34 be charged to the Environmental
Reserve Fund.
AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Kredll, Las z'lo , Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
HOUSING and CO~~ITY'BLOCK'GRANT'PROGRAM - 1977-78
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, reported that the City was scheduled
to receive $120,000 Federal Housing and Community Development funds
for fiscal year 1977-78 and that the City Council had previously
allocated those funds to certain priority projects. Mr. Neprud
stated that Orange County is presently reviewing mid-year amendments
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for the 1977-78 Program and based upon preliminary data received from
Municipal, Services, Inc. regarding the trailer park housing needs
survey, the Council may wish to consider amending the Housing
Community Development application to reallocate these funds for
relocation assistance a~d rehabilitation in conjunction.with
relocation of the Trailer Park, which would be very consistant with
the intent of the Program, to assist low:and moderate income
residents. After brief discussion, Laszlo moved, second by Blackman,
to retain the allocation of funds for alley improvement in the Coastal
District, including sewer and/or water line reconstruction, housing
rehabilitation of travel trailers and/or mobile homes in the trailer
park relocation plan and advertising the rent subsidy program as
previously approved by the City Council.
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AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None Motion carried
ANNUAL BUSINESS OUTLOOK 'EDITION - LONG BEACH INDEPENDENT PRESS TELEGRAM
The City Manager reported that the Long Beach Independent Press Telegram
was inviting participation in their Annual Outlook Edition focusing on
city and business progress in its circulation area. Mr. Courtemarche
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explained the cost for purchasing, advertising space in this Issue.
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Councilman Gray stated he supported good public relations with the news
media but felt that advertising as requested did not fall into this
category and moved that the request be denied. Councilman Weir seconded
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AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Weir
NOES: Laszlo Motion carried
LEGISLA'I'ION - "ASSEMBLyhAt'.A" 48 - ELECTION DATES
Mayor'B1ackman read a memorandum from Jody,Weir, City Clerk,
requesting that the Council oppose ACA 48, which would give the
Legislature the authority to establish dates for all elections,
including those in charter cities. Blackman moved, second by
Weir, to oppose ACA 48 and that a letter be'sent over the Mayor's
signature to the Assembly Committee on Elections and Reapportionment
indicating this city's position.
AYES:',
Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
Motion carried
COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
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Councilman Kredel1 asked about.the policy for allowing members of
organizations to park in city lots free of charge for certain
functions. The City Manager stated that there was no strict policy,
that it was left to the discretion of the City Manager, dependent upon
the type of event and the sponsoring organization.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no oral communications from the audience.
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION
The Council adjourned to Executive Personnel Session at 11:25 p.m.
The Council reconvened at 11:58 with Mayor Blackman calling the
meeting to order and reported that the Council had discussed meet
and confer process.
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Mayor Blackman reported that Councilman Krede11 had requested to
be excused from the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting to time certain,
Saturday, June 4, 1977,'at 9:00 a.m. for budget study session.
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AYES:
Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
KredeU
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 midnight.
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Seal Beach, California
June 4, 1977
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned
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budget study session at 9:00 o'clock a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling
the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Blackman
Couniclmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir
Absent:
None
Also present:
Mr. Courtemarche, City'Manager
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Mr. Halldin, City Engineer
Mr. Neprud, Planning Director
Chief Cibbare11i, Police Department
Chief Adams, Fire Department
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards
Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager
The Council, by consensus, set their adjournment time at noon.
1977-78 FISCAL YEAR 'BUDGET
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The City Manager presented the budget message for next fiscal year.
Each department head presented their budget needs for. the next
fiscal year and responded to questions from the Council.
The Council took no formal action but by consensus requested an
activity report from the City Treasurer; a report on the possibility