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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1973-01-08 12-26-72 1 1-8-73 2~? December 26, 1972, is hereby adjourned to the regular Council meeting of January 8th, 1973 at 8:00 o'clock p.m, DATED THIS 26th day of December, 1972. 1 , Seal Beach, California January 8, 1973 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m, with Mayor ProTem Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Blackman Councilmen Barnes, Holden, McKnew I Mayor Sales (Absence was excused due to illness) Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Murphy, City Engineer Mr, VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr, Gaudio, Administrative Assistant Lt, D'Amico, Police Department Absent: PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING ZONING CODE - SURFS IDE COLONY ~layor ProTempore Blackman declared the public hearing open concernin g the proposed amendment to the Zoning Appendix to the Code of the City of Seal Beach, Article l5B and Section 1801.1 of Article 18 relating to Surfs ide Colony. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted as I required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud presented the staff report revierling the actions of the staff, the Board of Directors of Surfside Colony and the Planning Commission regarding the proposed amendment. There were no communications from the audience either for or against the matter. Mayor ProTem Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Holden moved, second by McKnew to approve the proposed 1-8-73 ~8 amendment to the Zoning Code, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 891 - AMENDING ZONING CODE - SURFSIDE COLOIIY I Ordinance Number 891 was presented for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE l5B AND SECTIOIJ 18111.1 OF ARTICLE 18 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE RELATED TO SURFSIDE COLONY." Holden moved, second by Blackman to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 891, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - AMENOMENT TO THE INTERIM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEr,1ENT Mayor ProTem Blackman declared the public hearing open concerning a proposed amendment to the Interim Open Space/Recreation Element establiShing a park acreage standard. 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 presented the staff report reviewing those actions of the Planning Commission regarding the proposed amendment, stating that this amendment would require 4 acres per 1000 population for any new development for open space/recreation. Ned Wilgus, 4809 Cand1eberry Avenue, spoke on the matter requesting information regarding national standards. Mr. Neprud stated that the 4 acre per 1000 population would compare nationally. Mrs. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, spoke in favor of the ratio for open space, Bernard Solomon, 3106 East Willow Street, Long Beach spoke in opposition to the ratio stating that the in lieu fee would be extremely high. There were no other communications from the audience, Mayor ProTem Blackman declared the public hearing closed. I 1 1-8-73 _ 2SOl9 f--\: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2161 - AMENDMENT TO THE OPEN SPACE/RECREATION EW1ENT Resolution Number 2161 I~as presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDINr, THE INTERIM OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADDING A PARK STANDARD. 11 ~'cKnew moved, second by Barnes to waive further reading of Resolution Numher 2161. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Me Knew NOES: None ABSENT: Sales Motion carried r~cKnel~ moved, second by Barnes to adopt Resolution Number 2161. AYES; Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew NOES: None ABSENT: Sales tlotion carried I APPEAL - JOHN PALMER - A-7-72 (V-5l-72) Mr. Neprud stated that the Planning Commission had reaffirmed their denial of the appeal of John Palmer regarding Variance V-5l-72 by minute order. Discussion followed. It was established that Mr, Palmer was not present at this meeting, Holden moved, second by McKn~~ to uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny the appeal of John Palmer for Variance V-51-72 requesting an encroachment into required sideyard setback, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 7521 I The City Engineer's report on Tentative Tract Map for Tract No. 7521 was received by Council, The Environmental Impact Report from the Environmental Quality Control Board and the Tentative Tract Map No. 7521 for a 70-unit condominium in Rossmoor Center was presented for consideration of the Council. Mr, Neprud, Planning Officer, explained the provisions of the Code and presented the recommendations 1-8-73 ~90 of the Planning Commission and the staff. Bernard Solomon, 3140 East Willow Street. Long Beach, spoke for l~'ering or waiving the in lieu park and recreation fee. Discussion followed. Me Knew moved, second by Holden, to affirm the acceptance of the Environmental Impact Report. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes; Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Hotion carried McKnew moved, second by Blackman to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 7521, subject to the following conditions: (1) That the landscaping plans for the project be to the satisfaction of the city staff; (2) That the Planning Commission conduct a Plan Review on the project at such time as the necessary plans have been prepared; (3) That the City require the payment of park and recreation fee in lieu of land dedication, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden. McKn~1 1 None Sales Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 889 - SEWER SERVICE CONNECTION FEE Ordinance Number 889 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 19C-2 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE A SEWER SERVICE N FOR NEW CONNECTIONS." Holden moved, second by Me Knew to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 889 and that it be passed for adoption. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes. Blackman, Holden, McKn~' None Sa 1 es Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2165 - HONORING FERN C. HENRYSOrl 1 Resolution Number 2165 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. CALIFORNIA, HONORIlIG FERIl C. HENRYSON FOR THIRTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE WITH THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." McKn~~ moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolut'on Number 2165. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Motion carried Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Blackman moved, second by McKnew to adopt Resolution Number 2165, effective December 28, 1972. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, lIo1den, McKnew None Sales Motion carried RESOLUTION IlUMBER 2162 - CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM Resolution Number 2162 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC ~lPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL I OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH," Barnes moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2162. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried Barnes moved, second by McKnew to adopt Resolution Number 2162. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried , RESOLUTION NUMBER 2163 - COMPLETION - TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERCONNECT SYST~I, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - PROJECT NO. 336 Resolution Number 2163 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ' FOR PROJECT 336 - TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND INTERCONNECT SYSTEM, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN WILLIAM R. HAHN AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading of 1-8-73 29f 1-8-73 2Q2 Resolution Number 2163. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales ~Iot 1 on ca rri ed Holden moved, second by McKnew to adopt Resolution Number 2163. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew I None Sales Moti,on carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2164 - ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK FEES Resolution Number 2164 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK FEES AND RESCINDING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH." Barnes moved, second by Blackman to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2164. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKn~i NOES: None ABSENT: Sales ~lotion carried I Blackman moved, second by Barnes to adopt Resolution Number 2164. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew NOES: None ABSENT: Sales r~otion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Barnes requested that Item "K" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Blackman requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Blackman moved, second by Holden to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "C" and "K". A, Approved the minutes of the regular Council Meeting of December 11,1972, as presented. B. Approved re9u1ar demands numbered 13350 through 13550 in the amount of $191,394.11; payroll demands numbered 6692 through 6R76 in the amount of $73,648.34 for December 16, 1972; payroll demands numbered 6877 through 7053 in the I 1-8-73 '~J . '293 amount of $76,475.14 for December 31, 1972: and transfers in the amount of $721,989,51, as approved by the Finance' Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same, I D. Approved and authorized the City Engineer to execute Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $2,649.54, Project 312, S~ler Interceptor. E. Appropriated $1,200 from the Gas Tax Funds and authorized the City Engineer to proceed for Traffic Signal Modification at Golden Rain Road/Seal Beach Boulevard. F, Authorized the City Manager to enter into agreement with McGuire Construction Company for construction of sewer connection of U. S. Naval I Weapons Station pipeline, in the amount of $3,336, Project 312, Sewer Interceptor. G. Bids were opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., December 11, 1972, for Project #375, Traffic Signal Controller. Westminster and Seal Beach Boulevards, as follows: Singer Traffic Controls Automatic Signal Division Automatic Signal Division Alternate A-Demonstrator with New Warranty SESCO $ 9,341.00 10,833.14 Q,833,14 No Bid I Awarded the bid for Traffic Signal Controller, Westminster and Seal Beach Boulevards to Singer Traffic Controls as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $9,341.00, rejected all other. bids and authorized the City t1anager to execute the Agreement, H. Authorized the City Manager to enter into agreement with County of Orange for Unified Orange County-Cities Disaster Agreement. I. Received and filed communication from Corps of Engineers for permit request for study of 1-8-73 2Q4 breakwater permeability in Long Beach Harbor, Los Angeles County, California. J. Denied responsibility in the claim for alleged damages by Southern California Edison Company and referred claim to William R. Hahn and the AYES: NOES: ABSENT: city's insurance carrier. Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew I None Sales 11otion carried Items Removed from the Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - JOINT USE AGREmENT - ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL - PARK PURPOSES Mr. Blackman requested further information from the City Manager relating to the proposed agreement. Blackman moved, second by Holden to approve the Joint Use Agreement with Orange County Flood Control for use of Los A1amitos Basin for rark purposes and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew I NOES: None ABSENT: Sales Motion carried ITEM "K" - E,Q.C,B, - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT's Councilman Barnes requested that Environmental Impact Reports for over ten unit projects be placed under "Legislation" on the Agenda. Barnes moved, second by Holden to affirm the Environmental Quality Control Board Environmental Impact Statement findings for a 13-unit apartment project located at First Street and Central Way, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried I APPEAL - AWARD OF ARCHITECTURAL AGREEEMENT - FIRE STATION NO. 1 Richard Grossgo1d, A.I.A., 239 Seal Beach Boulevard, presented his appeal for award of bid for Fire Station No, 1, stating that he had submitted a lower,qualified proposal and that his business was located in Seal Beach. Mr. Murphy, City Engineer, 1-8-73 2Q5 ........;,.. stated that his recommendation had been made on the basis of information received at that time, Further discussion followed. I , McKnew moved, that the appeal be denied, stating that there was no information to warrant a reversal of the award. Further discussion followed. Mr. Me Knew withdr~1 his motion. Councilman Holden indicated his support of local businessmen and moved to reconsider the previous action of award for architectural services for Fire Station No. 1 on the basis of additional information received from Mr. Grossgo1d. Councilman Barnes seconded the motion. Further discussion followed, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Holden Blackman, Me Knew Sales r~otion failed ~WARD OF BID - PROJECT NO. 365 - PIER LIGHTING The City Clerk opened bids at 2:00 p.m., January 2, 1973, for Porject 365, Pier Lighting, as follows: I Smith Electric Supply Phoenix Electrical Service Company William R, Hahn Ferguson Construction Steiny and Co., Inc. $ 47,296.00 50,872.00 54,288.00 55,700.00 61,992.00 Holden moved, second by Barnes to reallocate $15,000 of the $20,000 in Pier Railing Budget and $5,000 of the $10,000 in Pier Piling Budget to the Pier Lighting Capital Improvement Budget. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried I Holden moved, second by Blackman to award the contract to Smith Electric Supply in the amount of $47,296.00, reject all other bids, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried AGREEMENT - CHAMBER of CO~~ERCE Proposed agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the 1-8-73 2~ ~ Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, effective January 1,1973 to July 1,1973, in the amount of $500 per month was presented to Council. Frank Chayer, President-Elect of the Chamber of Commerce, referred to the Plan of Goals and Objectives submitted by the Chamber and stated that he would be happy to answer any questions. Blackman moved, second by Holden to approve the Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute, I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, Me Knew None Sales Motion carried REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM Lt, D'Amico presented a report to the Council on the Narcotics Education Program in Seal Beach. Mayor ProTem Blackman commended the Police Department on their Program, It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the report. REPORT - SEAL BEACH BAND REVIEW I Jim VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager, reported that the Old Town Businessmen's Association have met to consider the Annual Seal Beach Band Reviffi~ route and further stated that a formal report would be presented at a later meeting. AGENDA AMENDED Barnes moved, second by McKnew to amend the agenda to include oral communications, AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew None Sales Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ned Wilgus, 4809 Cand1eberry Avenue, reported that Christmas decoration vandalism had occurred in College Park East and also reported that petitions were being circulated in the College Park East area for a park district and would be presented at the next Council meeting. Jay Covington, 4557 I 1-8-72 I" . _~. 297 I Candleberry Avenue. requested the status of the Heather Park condemnation. The City Attorney reported that it had been continued to February 20. Mr. Covington also asked if information from the Attorney General's Office had been received regarding lot coverage. The City Manager stated that the State Contractor's Board was investigating the matter. Richard Grossgold. 239 Seal Beach Boulevard. asked why Seal Beach was using the 1964 Building Code. Mr. Murphy stated that the Building Code was being reviewed. Marion Haskall. owner of the Cricket on Main Street. expressed her appreciation to the City for the Christmas decorations. Jean Dorr. 231 - 6th Street. complained about the number of unleashed dogs in the City. There were no further communications from the audience; oral communications were closed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. and reconvened at 10:50 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Blackman calling the meeting to I order. The City Attorney reported that he had advised the Council on personnel litigation matters. ADJOURN14ENT It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to adjourn to January 15. 1973 at 8:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Planning Commission. The meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. I Approved: ~ ATTEST: