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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1972-12-11 12-11-72 ,.,.." 2~O . ~. Seal Beach, California December 11,1972 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p,m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: I Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew Absent: None Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr, Murphy, City Engineer Mr, VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant PROCLAMATION Mayor Sales proclaimed the week of December 9 through December 15, 1972 as "Bill of Rights Week." AGENDA AMENDED - EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION City Attorney Winfield stated that aJetter had been received I from the Bixby Company containing a threat of litigation and recommended that the Council recess to Executive Legal Session 1 prior to consideration of agenda items. McKnew moved, second by Holden to recess to Executive Legal and Personnel Session at 8:05 p.m. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Rlackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried The City Council reconvened at 8:50 p.m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney stated that he had advised the Council on three items: A lawsuit relating to Civil Service Rules; a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County relating to the California Coastal Zone Conservation Act of 1972; and the letter from Bixby Company relating ,I to the 7.85 acres on Lampson Avenue. ORDINANCE HUMBER 889 - SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE Ordinance Number 889, as revised, was presented for first reading 12-11-72 " ~t by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 19C-2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A SEWER SERVICE FEE FOR I NEW CONNECTIONS." Blackman moved, second by Holden to waive the first reading of Ordinance Number 889 as revised, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnel~, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 890 - URGENCY - MORATORIUM ON BIXBY PROPERTY Ordinance Number 890 was read in full entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGULATINr, THE USE OF CERTAIN DESIGNATED PROPERTY, DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." McKnew moved, second by Blackman to adopt Ordinance Number 890 as read, AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2158 - PETTY CASH FUND Resolution Number 2158 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ADMINISTER A PETTY CASH FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,00; ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUNO IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CHIEF OF POLICE; ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $25.00 TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE CITY MANAGER: CANCELLING ALL OTHER PETTY CASH FUNDS NOW IN USE; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 1204, RESOLUTION NUMBER 1341. AND ANY OTHER RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." Sales moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number I 2158. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Me Knew , Sales NOES: None Sales moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2158. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried 12-11-72 2~2S RESOLUTION NUMBER 2159 - ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FI~mNCING PROGRAM Resolution Number 2159 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 MARINA DRIVE." Holden moved, second by ~lackman to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2159, AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, ~lcKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Blackman moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2159. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2160 - RESULTS OF SPECIAL ELECTION 11/7/72 - CHARTER AMENDMENTS Resolution Number 2160 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 7th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1972, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY I LAW." Barnes moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2160. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Barnes moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2160. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I McKnel'l requested that Item "I" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Barnes requested that Item "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by McKnew to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "I" and "J". A, Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 27, 1972 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 13227 through 13349 in the amount of $150,647.3A; payroll demands numbered 6515 through 6691 in the amount of $74,572.92; I 12-11-72 293' I and transfers in the amount of $226,336,65, as aDproved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same, C. Denied claim for damages to personal property filed by Kevin Crowley, 1303 Seal Way, Seal Beach, and referred claim to Insurance Carrier. D, Approved specifications for five public works vehicles and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids for same, E. Approved Change Order No, 1, Wastewater Pumping Station; extension of contract time of 3 working days (no change in contract price). F. Approved Change Order No.2, First Street Extension; extension of contract time of 16 working days (no change in contract price). G. Accepted proposal of Lampman and Associates for engineering services required for design of sewer, water and pavement replacement improvements in coastal district in the amount of $8.000 as recommended by the City Engineer, rejected all other proposals and authorized the City Manager to enter into agreement. H. Accepted proposal of Griffin and Banks ~ the amount of $4,500 for architectural services required for the remodeling and addition to Fire Station Number One as recommended by the City Engineer, rejected all other proDosa1s and authorized the City Manager to enter into agreement. Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I AYES: NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed from the Consent Calendar I ITEM "I" - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - SEAL BEACH BLVD. IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN LAMPSON AVENUE and ROSSMOOR CENTER WAY Councilman McKnew stated for information of the public that the eucalyptus trees would not be removed as a result of this proposed Droject and moved to affirm the Environmental Quality Control Board's environmental impact statement findings 12-11-72 ~f: 2J'l.4 for the proposed Seal Beach Blvd. improvements between Lamoson Avenue and Rossmoor Center Way as presented. Councilman Holden seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I ITEM "J" - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT - MUNICIPAl:. PIER IMPROVEMENTS Councilman Barnes requested information relating to the form of the E.I.S, statement and moved to affirm the Environmental Quality Control Board's environmental impact statement findings for the City of Seal Beach Municipal Pier improvements as presented. Councilman Blackman seconded the motion. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - COI+IUNITY', CENTER FEES' The City Manager reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission was reviewing the resolution regarding rental fees for the community centers. Mr. McKnew requested that a report on their findings be forwarded to the Council and it was so ordered by the Chair, Holden moved, second by Blackman, to receive and file 'the letter from Mr. Flood and the attached report from the City Manager. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried APPOINTMENT. - ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Sales moved, second by McKnew to appoint Councilman Holden as this City's representative to the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District for a two year term ending December, 197~. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I Mayor Sales directed that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Boisvert for his services on the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District. LOT COVERAGE - COLLEGE PARK EAST A memorandum from the Planning Officer, Bob Neprud, designating 12-11-72 .'.,... 2~5 I lot coverage alternatives as requested by the Council was received. The alternatives were read for the benefit of the audience. McKnew moved, second by Sales that Council recommend alternative No.1 as stated in the memorandum dated December 5, 1972, refer same back to the Planning Commission requesting that the matter be set for public hearing for recommendations on a proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales Barnes Motion carried PURCHASE OF 1963 WATER BONDS A memorandum from the City Manager was received recommending that the City Council authorize the purchase of the 1963 Water Bonds in the amount of $48,872.52, realizing a considerable saving for the City. Blackman moved, second by Holden to authorize the purchase of the bonds as recommended, AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Councilman Blackman requested a report from the Police Department relating to drug abuse in this City and it was so ordered by the Chair. Mayor Sales reported on his attendance at a meeting of the Coastal Cities relating to a selection of a representative for the Coastal Conservation Zone Committee and also reported on financial status of the Sanitation District Number Three, City Attorney Winfield reported on recent legislative and court actions relating to environmental impact reports and recommended that this City continue the present interim procedure for evaluation of environmental effects and providing for environmental impact reports when determined to be necessary. Blackman moved, second by Barnes to continue the interim procedures as recommended by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried 12-11-72 1 12-26-72 .....' ,..:>, 2~6 Jim VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager, reported on the upcoming Community Appreciation Day scheduled December 18th, Mayor Sales stated that oral communications were open from the audience. Ned Wilgus, 4809 Cand1eberry Avenue, and President of the College Park Homeowner's Association commended the Council on their action extending the moratorium on the 7.85 acre Bixby property and announced that a Santa Claus parade would be held in College Park East on December 17th. I Don Emerson, representing the Bixby Ranch Company, requested information regarding what actions would be taken during the moratorium period. Attorney Winfield outlined those procedures that would be taken by the Planning Commission and the Council. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, and President of the Historical Society, expressed his appreciation to the City for their assistance with their red car project. There were no other oral communications; oral communications were closed by the Mayor. ADJOURNMENT I It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. ex-officio clerk Beach City Council" Approved: ~~ Mayor , ' 1 '--'.-/ , I, V ATTEST: Seal Beach, California December 26, 1972 I NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEETING NOtICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that due to lack of quorum the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach of