Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1974-12-23 I I I 12-9-74 / 12-23-74 :ln3 ; . Approved: ~,.~~LY Mayor Q ATTEST: Seal Beach, California December 23, 1974 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Sales calling the meeting to order. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Sales, Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmen Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales Absent: None Mayor McKnew arrived at 8:05 p.m. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant ' AGENDA AMENDED The City Manager requested that the agenda be amended to include Item IX-D, consideration of City-County Health Services Agreement. Blackman,moved, second by Holden, to amend the agenda to include consideration of the City-County Health Services Agreement as recommended. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales NOES: None ABSENT: McKnew Motion carried Mayor McKnew arrived at 8:05 p.m. and took his seat with the Council. WAIVER OF FULL READING Blackman moved, second by Holden 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 12-23-74 ~t; { after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time by a Council member for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE 'GENERAL PLAN Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open to consider adoption of the Housing Element of theGeneral Plan of the City of Seal Beach. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted 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 Kenyon stated that under "~ocial Conditions" on page four of the Element, he disagreed that marketability was the reason for deteriorated housing units in Seal Beach and requested that the entire first paragraph be deleted. Discussion followed. Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney, stated that to comply with the Environmental Laws, the Element must contain comments on social conditions within the City. There were no other communications from the audience either for or against the matter; Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing closed. Blackman moved, second by Sales, to delete the ~irst two sentences of the first paragraph IDlder "Social Conditions" and to change the remaining sentence to read "The purchase and maintenance of housing units can not always be performed due to the limited funds available to some families." AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER'2386--ADOPTING HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH Resolution Number 2386 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A HOUSING ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2386 was ~ '\ I I I 12-23-74 30& waived. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2386 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2387 - REQUESTING COUNTY INCLUDE WITH A.H.F.P. PROGRAM - DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC AVENUE Resolution Number 2387 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRIC AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2387 was waived. Kenyon moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2387 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2388 - PARCEL MAP - NORTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH STREET AND OCEAN AVENUE Resolution Number 2388 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING PARCEL MAP FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTH STREET AND OCEAN AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2388 was waived. Councilman Sales questioned the density in the beach area. The City Manager stated that the Planning Commission had studied the lot split of the property, that the split resulted in-less density in the area and that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the parcel map. Kenyon moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 2388 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2389 - ESTABLISHING RECORDS RETENTION POLICY I Resolution Number 2389 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY FOR THE CITY AND ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2389 was waived. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2389 as presented. 12-23-74 Wt; 306 AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None CONSENT CALENDAR The City Attorney requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Kenyon requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "C" and "F" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December 9, 1974 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 13574 through 13681 in the amount of $118,638.24; payroll demands numbered 5454 through 5657 in the amount of $91,707.00 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Received and filed Resolution No. 5465 from City of Buena Park requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to set up information procedures pertaining to notification of segregation applications. E. Received and filed memorandum from Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County re ICC Resolution Service. G. Received and filed resolution from City of Cypress encouraging Cypress residents to reduce their consumption of sugar. H. Received and filed audit report from Diehl, Evans and Company for fiscal year ended June 30, 1974. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT - RELOCATION OF WATER: LINE Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney, requested that the Council hold consideration of this item over to next meeting for additional I '" I I 12-23-74 307 . .~{ . ~l" ... .. l' ~ t information. It was the consensus of the Council to hold consideration of the Agreement for relocation of water line with Orange County Flood Control District over to next meeting as requested by the City Attorney. I ITEM "F" - CLAIM - ROBER HARLEY JORDAN Councilman Kenyon reviewed the procedures for filing claims with the City and the legal requirements for Council action on the claims for the benefit ,of citizens wishing to file a claim for damages during the December 4 flooding. Kenyon moved, second by Blackman, to deny the claim of Robert Harley Jordan for personal property damages and refer same to the city's insurance carrier. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the I Cooperation Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 for Council consideration. Mr. Little stated that the agreement could provide funds for a broad range of housing and community development activities and that the Planning Commission and the City Council would be required to hold public hearings on any application for funds under this Act. The City Attorney stated that he could see no legal objections to the agreement. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to approve the Cooperation Agreement for participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement. I AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - BEACH SAND MOVING EQUIPMENT Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer, reported that the equipment used by the City for sand moving on the beach was no longer functioning and that the City Council could either rent the necessary equipment 12-23-74 '. 308 for an approximate cost of $3,000 this year'or purchase a used tractor and loader for a cost of $4,250 that could be used for sand moving for at least three years, and recommended the purchase of the used equipment. Discussion followed. Councilman Kenyon referred to the yearly sand aiking and stated that he preferred a more permanent solution to the problem caused by high tides and surf. The City Manager reported that legislation had been signed authorizing and directing the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a study of the sand erosion problem in Seal Beach to determine this City's eligibility to participate in the Federal Sand Replenishment Program. Mr. Courtemarche stated that the report was to be completed by May, 1975, after which federal funds may be available for beach sand replenishment in Seal Beach. Holden moved, second by Sales, to approve the purchase of the used beach sand moving equipment at a cost of $4,250 and authorize the City Manager to purchase said equipment. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Kenyon Motion carried REPORT - SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION AGENCY Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney, reported that Sections 2C, 3C, 4A and 4F of the proposed agreement establishing the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency had been amended and that the proposed agreement would receive legal approval providing that the proposed amendments were incorporated in the final agreement. Sales moved, second by Holden, to approve the proposed agreement establishing the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency providing that the proposed amendments are incorporated in the final agreement, said agreement be subject to legal review. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried CITY-COUNTY - HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT Kenyon moved, second by Blackman, to approve the City-County Health Services Agreement, extending health services to the City from January I, 1975 to June 30, 1975, as presented. I I I 12-23-74 309 AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kenyon reported that he had received pamphlets relating to landlord/tenant relationships from the Orange County Fair Housing Council and requested that the pamphlets be available in City Hall for the information of Seal Beach citizens. Mayor McKnew announced that he had appeared on the "Meet Your Mayor" show, hosted by Tom Frandsen on Channel Nine and stated that the show would be aired January 7 at 10:30 a.m. and January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Mayor McKnew commended Mr. Little for his assistance in preparing material for this event. Councilman Blackman commended those city employees who worked so diligently during the December 4 storm. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor McKnew declared oral communications open from the audience. Richard Kunz, 247 - 16th Street, asked if the report on the flood conditions of December 4 was available to the public. He was informed that the report would be available to the public when completed. Mr. Kunz also voiced a complaint of the sewer line between 16th and 17th Streets. The staff commented on this problem. There were no other oral cOmmlDlications; Mayor McKnew declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 9:20 p.m. The Council reconvened. at 9:55 p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order. I The City Manager reported that the Council had considered personnel matters relating to the Fire Department and that no action had been taken, but that action had been taken relating to the following documents. ORDINANCE NUMBER 949 - HOLIDAYS and DAYS OFF and SICK LEAVE Ordinance Number 949 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 12-23-74 t "t ,J..;fI... 310 AMENDING SECTION 7-38, SUBSECTIONS (a) AND (b), RELATING TO "HOLIDAYS AND DAYS OFF" AND SECTION 7-40, RELATING TO "SICK LEAVE" OF CHAPTER SEVEN OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 949 was waived. Holden moved, second by Sales, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 949. I AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None . Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2390 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES Resolution Number 2390 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL , RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2390 was waived. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2390 as presented. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales I NOES: Motion carried None ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Sales, to adjourn the meeting.at 9:57 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Approved: Cd JKe ~ ,_ ~.cm,-~_. ~\ Ma~1 nd ex-officio clerk of City Council ATTEST: I