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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1974-03-11 j ?02-25-74 / 3-ll-74 question. There were no other oral communications; oral communications were closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The Council reconvened at 10:45 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling I The Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 9= 48 p.m. the meeting to order and reporting that salary negotiations had been discussed but that no action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT Sales moved, second by Holden to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: Dunn Motion carried ex-officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~[!~ Mayor I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California March, 11, 1974 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 Councilmen Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Watson, City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant C>('l 3-ll-7-4' -'1 ~t APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION The letter of resignation from Sue Hammond, Planning Commissioner, was received by Council. Councilman McKnew appointed James J. Schmitt to the Planning I Commission for term expiring June 30, 1976. McKnew moved, second ~y Holden to ratify the appointment of James J. Schmitt to the Planning Commission. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried The City Manager was directed to prepare a resolution commending Mrs. Hammond for her services as Planning Commissioner for consideration of the Council at next meeting. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2295 - AMENDED GUIDELINES - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS Resolution Number 2295 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION AND EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL I IMPACT REPORTS." Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report. Holden moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2295 as presented, AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2296 - OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2942 - MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE FEE REVENUE Resolution Number 2296 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2942." The City Manager explained that this bill provided that mountain counties receive funds for costs incurred by tourists similar to the beach city request for their areas and that this resolution requests that all city and county jurisdictions be I considered for reimbursement of costs from the influx of tourists. McKnew moved, second by Dunn to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2296 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ... ~23-ll-74 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2297 - SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 522 - PUBLIC EMPLOYBR- EMPLOYBE RELATIONS Resolution Number 2297 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS LEGISLATION AND SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 522." The City Manager explained I that this bill opposed public employer-employee relations legislation. Sales moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2297 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2298 - PARKING CONTROL OFFICER Resolution Number 2298 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2247 AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY RATE FOR PARKING CONTROL OFFICER." Holden moved, second by Dunn to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2298 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Holden moved, second by Sales to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 25, 1974 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 17454 through 17565 in the amount of $94,769.85; payroll demands numbered 1343 through 1550 in the amount of $88,741.06; and transfers in the amount of $434,978.21 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for I the same. C. Approved request for leave of absence from June 15 through July 16, 1974 for Officer Michael White. D. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 10:00 o'clock a.m., March 4, 1974 for Project No. 3-ll-.Z4.' ''1 ?3 349, Chain Link Fencing for Heather Park Tennis Courts, as follows: V. E. Miller Co. Crown Fence Alcorn Fence ,$ 9,683.00 9,986.00 ll,332.20 I Awarded the bid for ch,ain link fencing in Heather Park to Virgil E., Miller Co., Inc. in the amount of $9,683.00 as the lowest responsible bidder, rejected all other bid~ and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. The City Council did not wish to reconsider the bid received from Master Built Chain Link Fence Company since it had been received one day late and the recommendation of the City Attorney was that the bid not be opened. E. Received and filed Public Notices Nos. 74-20, 74-22, 74-53 and 74-55 from Army Corps of Engineers re I various applications for permits for construction and dredging. F. Approved plans and specifications for Project No. 379, Street Improvements to Seal Beach Blvd. and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. G. Approved Change Order No.4 for Project No. 377, Seal Beach Blvd. widening, to construct approximately 4200 square feet of sidewalk on a time and material basis for approximately $7,000. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PLAN James P. Reichert, representing the Orange County Transit District, I made a slide presentation before the City Council explaining the Alternate Transit Corridor Plans that had been considered and the recommendation that Alternative T2E Modified be supported and stated that a decision would be made by the District after the public hearing scheduled for March 18. Mr. Reichert responded to 1?43-11-74 questions from all members of the City Council on the Alternate Plans and other aspects of the Plan. It was the consensus of the Council that a member of the City Manager's staff attend the public hearing stating this city's opposition to the use of sales tax for funding in that it would cause not only the tax burden on the citizen. but also a severe hardship on local business if the bordering county of Los Angeles did not impose a similar tax for such use. The Council suggested alternatives and further study with consideration of the use of freeway right-of-ways, railroad right-of-ways and cooperation with Los Angeles County on routes. REPORT - ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT The report frODl the City Manager relating to the animal control contract was received by Council. Holden moved, second by Sales that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with California Animal Control for animal services and return a proposal to the City Council for consideration. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, 'Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - MUNICIPAL PIER PILINGS The City Engineer'S report regarding the condition of the pilings at the Municipal Pier of Seal Beach was received by Council. Councilman Dunn requested that some immediate action be taken on those pilings in need of immediate replacement and requested a cost repair estimate for 'next meeting. Holden moved, second by Dunn that the City Engineer prepare a financial report and cost estimate for the replacement of those pilings of the highest priority for repair and that plans and specifications be prepared by the Engineering Department for consideration of the Council. AYES: Bl,ackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Mot ion carried REQUEST - DIAMOND CAB COMPA"Y SURCHARGE '" Request from the Diamond Cab Company to apply a $.15 surcharge to I I I 3-ll-741 ?5 I each cab fare for service was received by Council. Elton Grammis, Vice-President of the Diamond Cab Company, refereed to their report submitted along with the request and explained where the notice would be posted in each taxi cab. Holden moved, second by Dunn to authorize the $.15 surcharge as requested by the Diamond Cab Company. ' AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ELECTRIC AVENUE SEWAGE LIFT STATION The City Engineer's report dated March 5, 1974 on abandonment of the sewage lift station was received by Council. Sales moved, second by Dunn to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids for the project and that the $6,000 budgeted for miscellaneous sewer line repairs and manhole replacement be reallocated for this project. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION A report from the City Manager and the City Engineer was received by Council and a letter from the Orange County Flood Control District was received relating to Seal Beach Storm Drain Project. The City Manager explained the proposed sharing of the project costs and stated that a commitment by the city of an additional $35,000 will provide the opportunity to have the project partially funded by state and revenue sharing funds. Discussion followed. Sales moved, second by Blackman that the City commit $35,000 of gas tax funds toward the Seal Beach Boulevard - Bolsa Avenue Storm Drain Project. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Dunn Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICAT~ONS Mayor Blackman stated that th~s was the time for oral communications. Councilman Sales requested that a letter of appreciation be sent over the signature of the Mayor to the Womens Club and other I I 1?fj3-ll-74 / 3-25-74 :, ~ organizations responsible for the picnic and kite flying contest at Gum Grove Park. Councilman McKnew noted that a hearing would be held March 26 regarding rules and regulations ,for the Air Pollution Control District and requested further information and a report for the I March 25th regular meeting. , Mayor Blackman stated that oral communications were open from the audience. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, requested clarification of the definition of a committee relating to expenditure reports for candidates. The City Attorney stated that he would review the matter with Mr. Shanks after the meeting. Steve Spence - 209 - 7th Street, spoke regarding individual responsibilities of councilmen for campaign disclosures. The City Clerk stated that campaign expenditure reports were on file in her office for his review upon request. There were no further oral communications; oral communications were closed by the Mayor. I ADJOURNMENT Sales moved, second by McKnew to adjourn the meeting at 10:06 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried - ex-officio clerk of Ci ty Council Approved: ~r! ATTEST: Mayor , I Seal Beach, California March 25, 1974 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session