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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1974-06-24 6-22-74 / 6-24-74 1~6; the Chamber of Commerce. It was the consensus of the Council that payment to the Chamber of Commerce be reduced to $100 per month. The City Council discussed alternative revenue measures for the City. It was the consensus of the Council to deny the City Clerk budget request of $3,OQO for additional personnel. The City Manager stated that he had received a proposal for the Department of Water and Power property, that he expected to receive other proposals in the near future and suggested an adjourned meeting of the Redevelopment Agency for the first meeting in July for their presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Ed Mischell, Ocean Avenue, questioned businesses operating in the City without a business license. Mayor Blackman responded and requested that the staff investigate the situation and report back to the Council. There were no further oral communications from the audience; oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Sales 'to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Approved: ~r:~~ Mayor ATEST: ( Seal Beach, California June 24, 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 I I I 6-24-741 ~? order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Courtemarclie, City Manliger: r' Mr. Rollston, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio; Administrative Assistant PRESENTATION Mayor Blackman presented Councilman James Dunn with a plaque in appreciation for his service to the City of Seal Beach as Councilman from District One. PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed July ,4, 1974 as "Honor America" day. Mayor Blackman introduced Janet Champion and Mr. Clark Dunlap, I representatives of the Foreign Study League and stated that 45 Japanese students would be visiting the City of Seal Beach during the month of August and again requested that citizens wishing to provide housing for the students to contact the City staff. PUBLIC HEARING - BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 Mayor Blackman declared ~he public hearing open to consider adoption of a budget for the City of Seal Beach for the fiscal year 1974-75. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law that no communications had been received for or against the matter. Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager, presented the proposed 1974-75 bud~et and explained the budget reductions that had been requested by the City Council at the budget study I sessions and various revenue sources ,for the consideration of the Council. The Council discussed at length the request for financial assistance from the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Hot Line; the request for an account clerk for the Finance and Recreation Departments; the Chamber of Commerce Contract and the membership in the , ,6,-24-74 1~8 Intergovernmental Coordinating ~ouncil of Orange County. Mayor Blackman invited members of the audience wishing to speak on the matter to come to the microphone and state his name and address for the record. Harry Stephens, 605 Beachcomber Drive, requested information regarding police and fire department I personnel raises. Ed Mischell, 1603 Ocean Avenue, asked that . his testimony be sworn. He was duly sworn in by the Clerk and requested information regarding the psychological testing for policemen and the cost bu~geted for Dr. Galbo ~n this regard, Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, questioned the qualifications of personnel answering questions on the "Hot Line". Mayor Blackman responded to her questions. Steve Kenyon, 1401 Ocean Avenue, commented on assessed valuation, funding of projects by floating bonds and alley reconstruction. There were no other communications; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. It was the consensus of the Council that no funds be donated to the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Hot Line at this time. Sales moved, second by Holden to include the Account Clerk to I be shared by the Finance and Recration Departments in the budget. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. AYES: Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Blackman Motion carried McKnew moved, second by Blackman to approve the Chamber of Commerce Contract with a remuneration of $100 per month. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew NOES: Sales Motion carried Blackman moved, second by McKnew to continue membership in the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County and include the $922.25 in the 1974-75 budget for same. NOES: Dunn, Sales Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew RESOLUTION ;Nl:lMilEIl 2328 - ADOPTING 1974-75 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Resolution Number 2328 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, 6-24-741 JOl9 t I "j*' CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1974-75" and read in full 'as changed with the addition of the account clerk for a total 1974-75 fiscal year budget of $4,653,491.00. I Holden moved, second by Dunn to adopt Resolution Number 2328 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT - LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider amending the Land Use Element to the General Plan by the addition of a Planning District VI. The City Clerk stated that notices had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the .Planning Commission. There were no communications either for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2329 - AMENDMENT - LAND USE ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN Resolution Number 2329 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN." Sales moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2329 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER ~31 - CITY CLERK COMPENSATION Ordinance Number 931 was presented to Council for second reading entitled ~AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK AND I AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by Sales to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 931, deem that it has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried 6..i~~4 -.~. ORDINANCE NUMBER 932 - AMENDMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 932 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 930, THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." I The City Clerk stated that the words "or cat" in Section 3-10.14 were in error and would be deleted from that Section. Dunn moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 932, deem that it has had second reading and be passed for adoption. Nick Dodge, 3730 Oleander, member of the Pet Owner's Coalition of Seal Beach, expressed his appreciation for the meeting that had been held with their group with the City Manager and the City Attorney regarding amendments to the animal control ordinance as proposed by the Pet Owner's Coalition. Discussion followed. Jack Smith, 1405 Seal Way, stated his approval of licensing cats. Harold Frone, 220 Corsair Way, opposed the leashing or licensing of cats. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, questioned the means of I rabies license proof. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 933 - AMENDING CODE - CLAIMS and DEMANDS Ordinance Number 933 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 248 REGULATING '1HE PRESENTATION AND AUDIT OF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." Sales moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 933 deem that it has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER ~3~ - AMENDMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCES Ordinance Number 934 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ORDINANCES NUMBERS 930 and 932, THE ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF 6-24-7f~1 SEAL BEACH, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Councilman McKnew requested that the staff investigate the tatooing of cats, the number of animals per family, ,changing the penalty for violations to an infraction instead of a I misdemeanor and report their findings back to the Council in the near future. McKnew moved, second by Sales to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 934"deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to bring Item "IX-C" out of order to be heard at this time. COMMUNICATION - HUNTINGTON BEACH UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Dennis Mangers, member of the Huntington Beach Union High School " District Board of Trustees, requested Council participation and I support at a meeting to be held June 27, 1974 at 7: 30 p. m. at the Westminster High SchOOl, for discussion of the critical housing ," .. problems facing the High School District. The Mayor and the City Clerk stated that they would attend said meeting. ORDINANCE NUMBER 935 - CITY TREASURER COMPENSATION Ordinance Number 935 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY TEASURER AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by Sales to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 935, , , deem tha~ it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. " .' AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2330 ,- DESIGNATING PARK NAME - "HEATHER PARK" Resolution Number 2330 was presented to Council, by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE NAME OF THE PARK AT HEATHER STREET 6-24-74 "'P2 AND LAMPSON AVENUE AS HEATHER PARK." McKnew moved, second by Sales to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2330 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2331 - DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS Resolution Number 2331 was presented to Council by title "A , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DESTROY CERTAIN CITY RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA." Holden moved, second by Sales to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2331 as presented. AYES: , Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2332 - COMPLETION - SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD WIDENING - PROJECT NUMBER 377 Resolution Number 2332 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH I DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 377, SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD WIDENING, NORTH OF LAMPSON AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SALATA, INC. AND CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Dunn moved, second by Holden to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2332 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 12333 - COMPLETION - SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD WIDENING - PROJECT 400 Resolution Number 2333 was presented to Council by title ."A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR,PROJECT 400, SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD WIDENING FROM ST. ANDREWS DRIVE TO THE 405 FREEWAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACTTENTERED INTO BETWEEN McGREW CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. AND THE CITY OF SEAL I DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS BEACH." Holden moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2333 as presented. 6-~1:-.74.nOJ l 'l. .111'=--0 AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Holden moved, second by Dunn to amend the agenda to include the I City Council minutes for the regular adjourned meetings of June 17, 1974 and June 22, 1974, in Item "A" of the Consent Calendar as requested by the City Clerk. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Dunn requested that Items "G" and "K" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Sales requested that Item "N" be removed from the Consent Calendar; and a member of the audience requested Item "F" be removed from the Consent' Calendar. Holden moved, second by Dunn to approve the recolllll1ended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "F", '~G'~, "K" and "N" as I presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 1974, the regular adjourned meeting of June 17, 1974 and the regular adjourned meeting of June 2~, 1974 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 11826 through 12003 in the amount.of $227,063.79; payroll demands numbered 2738 through 2948 in the amount of $88,906.38; and transfers in the amount of $438,960.48 as approved by the Finance COlllll1ittee and that,warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved the request for the use of Eisenhower Park for a Seal Beach All City Art Show to be he~d I in conjunction with the Rough Water Swim and Lions Club Fish Fry on Sunday"July 28, 1974. D. Approved an agreement between the City of Santa Ma and the City of Seal Beach to establish an Orange County Consolidated Record System and authorized the Mayor to execute. ,- )6-24-74 . 1~4 E. Approved the recommended automobile parking restrictions on Basswood and Seal Beach Blvd. H. Approved plans and specifications for Project Number 380, Marina Drive Impmovements and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids subject to authorization I by the County Road Commissioner. I. Affirmed Use Variance, CP-5-74 for'on-sale beer in conjunction with a delicatessen in the C-l zone of the Leisure World Shopping Center. J. Affirmed the final Environmental Impact Report for a proposed shopping complex by Business Properties to be sufficient. L. Waived rental fees for the Rocking Horse Guild of Children's Hospital of Orange County for use of the North Seal Beach Community Center to conduct fund raising. M. Denied claim of Jeffrey Curley, Roger Kerley, David Martin and John Ford for personal damages and referred I same to the city's insurance carrier. O. Received and filed Public Notice No. 74-117 from Army Corps of Engineers re-application for permit for construction. P. Received and filed Resolution No. 286 from City of Irvine concerning the need for state tax relief to implement the'Conservation and Open Space Elements of General Plans. Q. Denied claim of Ernie Therrell for personal damages and referred same to the' city's insurance carrier. R. Received and filed notices from Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) re proposed annexations to Stanton I County Water District. S. Approved use of the Sunroom area near the Pier for use by Seal Beach Lions Club for Annual Fish Fry on July 27 and 28, 1974. 6-24-74 1QS f T. Agreed to hold a joint meeting and public hearing with the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency on Monday, July 22, 1974, at 8:00 p.m. for consideration of: 1) Amendments to the Redevelopment !gency Plan I and Map; and 2) A Specific Plan for the development of the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "F" - FIRE STATION NO. 1 - PROJECT NO. 378 - TIME EXTENSION Ed Mischell, 1630 Ocean Avenue, requested information regarding change orders for the concrete block and changes of the pedestrian grate. The City Engineer, Mr. Halldin, stated that he would check on those items for Mr. Mischell and explained why the extension was approved by h~s office. I Dunn moved, second by Sales to grant the time extension of 28 calendar days to Bill Ferguson for Project 378, Fire Station No. 1 Addition, as recommended by the City Engineer. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "G" - OCEAN AVENUE WATER LINE - PROJECT 389 - TIME EXTENSION Councilman Dunn stated that he had received comments from residents regarding the paving of Ocean avenue. The City Engineer responded and further stated that a letter was being forwarded to those residents along Ocean Avenue advising that they should connect to the new water line within the next twelve months. Dunn moved, second by Sales to grant the time extension of seven calendar days for Project 389 as recommended by the City Engineer. I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried ITEM "K" - RESOLUTION - CITY OF AUBURN Councilman Dunn requested that the City Manager prepare a similar resolution for the City of Seal Beach to be presented at next 6-24-74 1q6 " . meeting. Dunn moved, second by McKnew to receive and file resolution No. 74-69 from the City of Auburn requesting the League of California Cities to formulate and present legislation curtailing certain environmental suits. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "N" - RATE INCREASES - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Councilman Sales requested that the City Manager prepare a similar resolution opposing the rate increase request by the Southern California Edison Company to be presented to the Public Utilities Commission hearing for same. Sales moved, second by Holden to receive and file notices from the Public Utilities Commission re applications numbered 54933 and 54946 of the Southern California Edison Company for electric service rate adjustments. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PARKING CONGESTION - 8th STREET The City Manager reported that he had received a petition from 29 residents of 8th Street regarding parking congestion. Council discussed possible solutions to the parking problem. Holden moved, second by Sales to receive and file the petition. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - BANKING FACILITIES, Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reported to the Council on banking facilities for city funds. Sales moved, second by Holden to receive and file the report from the Finance Director and to investigate this matter further during the first months on 1975. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried APPEAL A-1-74- ROBERT HIRSCH - RESIDENTIAL BOARD and CARE FACILITY Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission on the Appeal A-1-74 filed by Robert Hirsch for a residential board and care facility " I I I 6-24-74 1Q? in the Rossmoor Business Center. Holden moved, second by Dunn to affirm the sufficiency of the final E.I.R. as recommended. AYES: Blackman, Dunn"Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion ca:tried I Holden moved, second by Sales to approve the appeal of Robert Hirsch for a residential board and care facility in the Rossmoor Business eenter as recommended. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2334 - APPROVING APPEAL A-1-74 - ROBERT HIRSCH Resolution Number 2334 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. A-1-74 TO PERMIT A RESIDENTIAL BOARD AND CARE HOME WITH LESS THAN REQUIRED PARKING IN THE C-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE." Sales moved, second by Dunn to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2334 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried REQUEST - OCEAN SAFETY PROGRAM Request f!l1om Mrs. Charles ,Knapp and memorandum from the City Manager was receved by Council. Sales moved, second by McKnew to appropriate $400 for an Ocean Safety Program with the stipulation that the staff evaluate that the number of participants registered for the program would warrant the cost. It was noted that participants would be charged the normal fee for recreation programs., AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT Blackman moved, second by McKnew to approve the renewal of the I Chamber om Commerce Contract for promotional activities with a reli1uneration of $100 per month. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew NOES: Sales Motion carried 1PS6-24-74 TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY Mr. Halldin, City Engineer,'presented his report on 'the traffic safety study on Candleberry Avenue., It was,the consensus o~the Council that the recommendations of the City Engineer for additional safety precautions could be implemented without Council action. Blackman moved, second by Dunn to receive and file the City Engmneers report. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESIGNATION - DEPUTY CITY TREASURER Communicatio~ from the City Clerk regarding her resignation as Deputy City Treasurer was received by Council. McKnew moved, second by Sales to receive and file the communication. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP The invoice from the Intergovernmental Coordination Council of Orange County for membership dues for 1974-75 was received by Council. Sales moved, second by Dunn to drop membership in the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council. AYES: Dunn, Sales NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew Motion failed Blackman moved, second by McKnew to remain in the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council and authorize the payment of the membership dues for 1974-75. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew NOES: Dunn, Sales ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I I Motion carried Mayor Blackman stated that this was the time for oral 'communications. Councilman Dunn expressed his appreciation to the members of the Council for the plaque that was presented to him for his service to the City as Councilman from District One. Ken Rollston, Assistant City Attorney, explained the State Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Conflict of Interest Act and informed I 6-24-74 / 7i~~~ the Council that a memorandum would be forwarded from the City Attorney:s office setting forth the procedures. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. I ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Dunn to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Dunn, Holden, McKney, Sales NOES: None Motion carried :S' erk ex-officio clerk of Seal Beach City Council Approved: ~r Mayor I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California July 8, 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 Coum;.ilmen Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales Absent: None I A,lso present: Mr. Courtemarch, City Manager Mr. Watson, City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant