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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1975-02-10 1-27-75 / 2-10-75 "or-<" (.t...,u rl 33~ earthquake disaster in the City. The City Manager stated that a report would be available in the newsletter on the subject. Mayor McKnew announced that the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way project was scheduled Defore the Coastal Commission on Monday, February 3. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at 10:25 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried . V Cit~ lerk d ex-officio clerk of t~ Seal Beach City Council A_'~ ~'!:1di..{ Mayor (fA {", ~ j,,,; Ii Ci Clerk I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California February 10, 1975 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at ,8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmen Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, Sales None Absent: Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director I 2-10-75 333 .{..t'tl" ~.l."1.'" 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 Teading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members I 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: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKnew proclaimed February 24 through March 30, 1975 as "Easter Seal Month." Mayor McKnew proclaimed March 1975 as "Red Cross Month." PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open to receive testimony on projects which the City of Se~l Beach may fund under the Housing I and Community Development Act of 1974. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted and published as required by law and in addition, said notice was advertised in the Shopper. The City Clerk read one communication received from Miriam P. Kelley, Carolyn A. Gaw, Joyanne Rossi, Sally Hirsch, Mary Lou Dampman and Pat Cabe requesting consideration of tennis courts at this hearing. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff repoTt and actions of the Planning Commission recommending priorities. Mr. Neprud presented a summary report regarding the item under consideration to the audience for their information. Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, requested that an additional priority be considered, specifically, the constTUction of water wells, treatment, transmission and storage facilities. I Mayor McKnew invited members of the audience wishing to speak in favor of the matter under consideration to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Harry Covert, 13681 St. Andrews Drive, 25-J, was duly sworn by the Clerk and suggested that the nine acres by the San Gabriel River be included 2;~Q,~.75 (,...<1.'" 3:!4 as a priority as low income housing for senior citizens. Mr. Covert stated that the priorities proposed were not within the Act guidelines. Mr. Covert also stated that the notices to the public were not sufficient. Sherry Baum, 815 Catalina Avenue, referred to the Stanton'House as a historical site recognized within I, Orange County and suggested that its restoration be included as a priority and further requested that funds be made available for the red car museum. Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry Avenue and member of the Executive Board of the College, Park East Homeowners Association, stated that inadequate notice had been given for public participation and requested an AdHoc Committee to study priorities. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, spoke as a boa~d member of the Civic Group and requested that an AdHoc Committee be formed for further study of the priorities. June Roughton, 1413 Electric Avenue, President of the Seal Beach Women's Club, stated that their membership had voted to support an adult center on' the Right-of-Way and submitted a letter to I the Clerk for the record of this action. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, stated that adequate notice had been published, posted and advertis,ed for both public hearings. Jim Quinn, 100 Ocean Avenue, supported restoration of ~he Stanton house. Curtis Legerton, 130~ Seal Way, stated that the funds allowed would not cover the cost of the proposed priorities and requested time to select the highest priority, whatever it was. Don Kucera, 400 Galleon Way, expressed concern that the Act was based on the premise of providing low cost housing in Seal Beach and also spoke in opposition to participation in the Act as further loss of local control. He stated his view that cities should tax themselves for what they really need and urged the Council to set an example by not participating 'in the Act. Anne I Ebeline, 464 Schooner Way, 'spoke in opposition to participation in the Act. There were no other oral communications from the audience; Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing closed. ' 2-1~:J5 ~ !;f~ Council deliberated on matters presented and heard before them at this hearing. The City Manager explained upon request that a paramedic program would not qualify under the Act and that the staff had been in close contact with Reed Flory, Director of the I program in Orange County. Mr. Neprud explained that an annual application would be required and that priorities can be changed and also explained the time constraints of participation in the program this year, that application must be submitted by the end of the' week. Mr. Neprud further clarified for Councilman Blackman that recreational facilities such as tennis courts and handball courts would not qualify under the Act. Councilman Sales stated that he would support the priorities as submitted from the Planning Commission with the exception that Priority #1 be moved to the last priority, and so moved. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. Councilman Kenyon asked if another meeting could be held on I this subject later in the week. The City Attorney replied that the Council could adjourn to time and place certain for further consideration of this matter. Mayor McKnew reopened the public hearing to recognize Mr. Harry Covert who wished to pose a question to the Council. Mr. Covert .' asked if the city had specifically discussed the priorities as listed, with the County. Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Neprud explained to the Mayor and Council that the County had been apprised of all actions taken by the City. Mayor McKnew reopened the public hearing to recognize a question from Mr. Covington. Mr. Covington stated that he did not understand the Planning Commission questionnaire results. I Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing closed. The City Clerk stated that the title had not been read for the resolution for which there was a motion on the floor. Mayor McKnew . read the title of Resolution Number 2400 as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DIRECTING STAFF TO 2-10-75 ,,4L,/t""'.. .~.'U 300 COMPLETE THE APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 AND SELECTING PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES FOR THE :ACTIVITIES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2400 was waived. Sales moved; second by Holden, to adopt Resolution ' I Number 2400 as amended by placing priority No. I to the last' priority. Mayor McKnew stated that he was in accord with the amended motion but requested that the City Engineer's recommendation for construction of water well, treatment, transmission and storage facilities be included as priority No. 2 and that the last priority be amended to include a third study of city blight and capital improvements within the parameters of this Act. Councilman Sales and Councilman Holden agreed to include the additional amendments as posed by Mayor McKnew. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Kenyon Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2401 - COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF 'HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 Resolution Number 2401 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ASSURING AND CERTIFYING TO COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2401 was waived. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2401 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 950 - LICENSING OF PAWNSHOPS Ordinance Number 950 was presented to Council for second reading I by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING SEC. 11-115 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING THE LICENSING OF PAWNSHOPS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 950 was waived. Sales moved, second by HOlden, 2-10-75 "~\'f" 337 f. !p~Jo to adopt Ordinance Number 950 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PROPOSED RESOLUTION - ASSEMBLY'BILL 337 - LIMITING LOCAL TAX REVENUES I The proposed resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ASSEMBLY BILL 337 WHICH WOULD LIMIT THE ABILITY OF CITIES TO MEET COSTS FOR ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES" was presented to Council. The City Manager stated that this bill had been killed in committee, therefore no action on the proposed resolution was necessary. There was no action taken by the Council. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2402 - REPEALING RESOLUTIONS 1478, 1593 and 1594 (GENERAL PLAN - 1966) Resolution Number 2402 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTIONS 1478, 1593 and 1594. '.' By I unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2402 was waived. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2402 as presented. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2403 - PROJECT #403 (AHFP 768) - RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION - IMPROVEMENTS TO SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD Resolution Number 2403 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MAKING RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION FOR THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM PROJECT 768, IMPROVEMENTS TO SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2403 was waived. Sales moved, second by McKnew, to adopt Resolution 'I Number 2403 as presented. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2404 - INTENTION TO GRANT PIPELINE FRANCHISE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Resolution Number 2404 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, 2-10-75 1tU~\h8 CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2404 was waived. It was the consensus of the Council that the public hearing regarding said franchise be set for March 24, 1975 at 8:00 I o'clock p.m. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2404 as presented. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kenyon requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Sales moved, second by Holden, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Item "F" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of January 27, 1975 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 13978 through 14120 in the amount of $77,747.35; payroll demands I numbered 6056 through 6268 in the amount of $106,926.99 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved specifications for microfilming of documents and drawings and acquisition of microfilming supplies and authoriz~d the City Manager to obtain'bids. D. Received and filed notice from Local Agency Formation Commission re proposed annexation to Los Alamitos County Water District designated Los Alamitos Annexation No.2. E. Received and filed memorandum from Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange County re ICC Resolution I Service. G. Received and filed notice from Greyhound Lines, Inc. re its application to increase passenger bus fares and package express rates. 2-10-75 .. 339 ~,"'r'{. UU~.1 H. Received and filed public notices Nos. 73-136, 75-9, and 75-19 re applications for permits for construction. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "F" - RESTROOM and STORAGE FACILITIES - EDISON and SHAPELL PARKS Councilman Kenyon requested further information regarding the improvements to be made at Edison and Shapell Parks. Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, stated that the projects included construction of . ' restrooms and storage facilities for playground equi~ent and that these facilities have b~en budgeted for the past two years. Kenyon moved, second by Blackman, to reapprove the expenditure for restrooms and storage facilities at Edison and ~hapell Parks and authorize preparation for plans and,specifications for the projects. , AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - TRASH DISPOSAL FACILITIES I Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, presented his report on the feasibility . " . of providing a permanent trash disposal system to Seal Beach residents for items not regularly picked up by the city's refuse ,contractor. Mr. Halldin presented four alternatives for the consideration of the Council. Councilman Kenyon stated that when he requested a report regarding a permanent trash disposal, site his intent was that a dumpster be located within the City,that was easily accessible and free of charge to the citizens. Mr. Halldin stated that a satisfactory location for such a site was , , ~ ~ajor problem. Councilman Sates ~tated that he would support a regular collection by the city'S Public Works Department at a , . nominal charge for such p~ck-ups. I Mayor McKnew moved to support Alternative #4 of the report, that the Public Works Department initiate a special trash pick-up on a one day a week ba~~s for a ~ix month trial period, that a resolutio~.be prep~red establish~ng ~ ~ee ~chedu~e ~~~ ,t~e sp~cial pick-ups and that study continue for permanent location of a 2-10-75 -' L~~340 dumpster within the City. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Holden,'Kenyon, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None REPORT - SPECIFICATIONS - HANDBALL COURTS The City Manager presented his report relating that ,funds had .1 been budgeted and encumbered for handball courts since 1972/73, and offered an alternative site for the courts at Fire Statio~ #3 and listed the advantag~s of that site. Councilman Kenyon opposed the eipenditure for handball courts and referred to the need expressed by residents in petitions for tennis courts, he also expressed opposition to the proposed site at Fire Station #3. Lengthy discussion followed regarding location of, demand for, transportation to,. consideration of fees for use, and the specifications for the handball courts as proposed. McKnew moved, second by Sales, to approve the plans and specifications at a minimum level for construction of handball courts and instructed the Parks and Recreation Commission to review the suggestions for I . locations, use and control of the courts and report its recommendations to the City Council prior to submitting the project for bid. AYES: Blackman, McKnew, Sales NOES: Holden, Kenyon Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Blackman requested that the Parks and Recreation Commission study the'feasibility of scheduling the activities on the present tennis courts. Councilman Kenyon asked if the City Attorney would clarify his concern regarding the city 'cem~nt crew circumventing 'the Government Code as to bidding procedures for public works projects. The City Attorney stated that after fOllowing bid procedures the Charter provides for alternative options to allow city crews til'do such work if they were capable in the judgment of the City Council. I Mayor McKnew referred to the recent collisions on Lampson Avenue and requested that the center divider plan for Lampson Avenue be given priority status. The City Engineer stated that the Traffic 2-10-75 (H",!;;341 I Committee recommended reducing the speed on Lampson and more enforcement of same as immediate actions to alleviate the problem and elaborated on the process for funding for the median strip and estimated that approval of all agencies should be accomplished within approximately three months. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor McKnew declared oral communications open from the audience. Joe Slesher, 369 Galleon Way, voiced his complaint to the Council about placement of an Edison Company pole on his property this day and asked that the pole be removed from his property. Mr. Compton, Manager of the Edison Company, presented a letter to Mr. Slesher assuring him that the pole would be removed within the next week with apologies. Madeline Pelochino" 400' Marina Drive, voiced her complaint of her property being zoned from "C" Zone to "R_3" Zone. Curtis Legerton, 1307~ Seal Way, asked for clarification of the I priorities approved under the Housing and Community Development Act. The priorities were restated for Mr. Legerton. Harry Covert, : 13681 St. Andrews Drive, voiced his complaint with the priorities approved by the Council and stated his opinion that the Council was not responsive to the people. Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry Avenue, announced that the Los Alamitos City Council was meeting with the Los Alamitos School Board and asked if this Council would consider the same. Mayor McKnew requested that the City Manager provide information relating to the joint meeting and what the subject matter would entail. Wayne Earles, 212 - 8th Street, questioned the amount of money necessary to send a student to the Huntington Beach High School per year. He was informed that each student cost the district approximately $1200 I per year. Mr. Earles asked for more parking enforcement for the residents in the area. There were no ,other oral communications; Mayor McKnew declared oral communications closed. The City Manager reported that our Liability Insurance Carrier had notified us of impending cancellation of our contract and that 2-10-75 / 2-24-75 t:~t 342 the city may be faced with an increase in cost for liability coverage and that he expected to obtain a temporary binder for coverage and would keep the Council informed on this matter. ADJOURNMENT AYES: Blackman, Holden, Kenyon, McKnew, Sales I Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at 11:07 p.m. NOES: None Motion carried of Approved: I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California February 24, 1975 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmen Blackman, HOlden, Kenyon, Sales Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant I' 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 after reading of the title unless specific request is