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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1973-03-12 2-26-73 I 3-12-73 ~~1 , .- I relating to transportation and revenue sharing. It was the consensus of the Council that Mayor Sales would attend the next I.C.C. meeting for representative McKnew. Councilman Barnes urged voters to go to the polls for the Huntington Beach School District Bond Issue. Councilman Blackman read a letter of commendation for the Fire Department. Th~re were no oral communications from the audience; oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT McKnew moved, second by Holden to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 o'clock p.m. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew. Sales None Motion carried 1 Approved: :;~~'" , Mayor ATTEST: I Seal Beach, California March 12. 1973 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. At the request of the Mayor, Denis Thomas. Finance Director, led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes. Blackman. Holden, McKnew Absent: None 3-12-73 ~~ Also present: Mr. Courtemarche. City Manager Mr. Morgan. City Treasurer Mr. Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Murphy, City Engineer Mr. Neprud. Planning Director Mr. Thomas. Finance Director Mr. VanDerhyden. Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio. Administrative Assistant PROCLAMATIONS I Mayor Sales proclaimed the week of March 7 through 14, 1973 as "Conservation Week" as requested by the Seal Beach Junior Women's Club. Mayor Sales introduced Mrs. Gayle Knapp who presented a check from the Seal Beach Junior Women's Club for improvements to Gumgrove Park in the amount of $1,117.00 and stated that plaques had been purchased and placed in Gumgrove Park by trees planted in dedication to Dean H. Gemmill who conceived the idea of preserving the Gumgrove as a public park and a Freedom Tree dedicated to all POW's and MIA's. Mayor Sales accepted the check on behalf of the City with appreciation. Mayor Sales proclaimed the week of April 15 throuqh 22. 1973 as "National Plumhing Industry Week" as requested by the Associated Plumbing Contractors of Oranqe County. Inc. I PUBLIC HEARING - HAYNES ROAD Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open to determine whether that private road known commonly as "Haynes Road", an extension of First Street north of Pacific Coast Highway, should be subject to provisions of the California Vehicle Code, as set forth in Section 21107.5 of the California Vehicle Code. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law and that no communications had been received for or against the matter. Mr. Murphy. City Engineer, presented the Staff report. There were no communications from the audience either for or against the matter. Mayor Sales declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2182 - INVOKING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON PRIVATE ROAD .1 Resolution Number 2182 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH 3-12-73 3~3 I INVOKING THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE ON A PRIVATELY OWNED ROAD COMMONLY KNOWN AS HAYNES ROAD." Holden moved. second by Blackman to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2182 as presented. AYES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PUBlIC HEARING - PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER 1 Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open to hear protests regarding formation of Park Improvement District and/or proposed work or improvement. The City Clerk presented the written notices of protests received as follows: Letters from the College Park Homeowners Association of Seal Beach, Seal Beach Junior Women's Club and the Senior Citizens Protective League, Inc. protesting the amount of the Bond Issue; Letters from Patricia L. Conner, 4789 Ironwood Avenue, Bert C. Johnson. 4765 Ironwood Avenue, W. E. Staeck, 4924 Ironwood Avenue. William D. Shearer. 4416 Birchwood Avenue, Don J: Heady. 4673 Elder Avenue. and Albert DelGuercio, 4417 Birchwood Avenue. requesting their property be excluded from the District; and a petition containing thirty (30) signatures of property owners in the District, opposing the Bond Issue and presented copies of same to the Council. Jim Schmitt. 4532 Fir Avenue, was'duly sworn in by the Clerk and spoke as a Director for the College Park East Homeowners Association in opposition to the amount of the Bond Issue. Mr. Connor, 4789 Ironwood Avenue. was duly sworn in by the Clerk and stated that his protests were a matter of record by letter and supported the election to resolve the issue. Bert C. Johnson, 4765 Ironwood Avenue, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and refert'ed to his letter protesting the formation of the District and the extent of the improvement and questioned why the proceedings were held under the Public Resources Code. Norman M. Smith. 1662 Mer10n Way, and Vice President of the Senior Citizens Protective League of Leisure World was duly sworn in by the Clerk and read his letter of protest filed with the Clerk. Tom Brett. 3641 Violet Street. was I 1 3-12-73 ~~ duly sworn in by the Clerk and protested the location of the proposed park. Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry Avenue, was duly sworn in by the Clerk and asked that the cost of the Bond Issue be lowered to $800,000.00 as requested by the College Park East Homeowners Association. There were no further communications from the audience; Mayor Sales declared the public hearing closed. Councilman McKnew moved that Sections 4. 5, and 8 of the proposed ordinance calling the election be amended by changing the amount from $1,000.000.00 to $800.000.00. Councilman Barnes spoke in opposition to the exclusion of the Bixby property in the Park Improvement District. Motion failed for need of a second. Sales moved, second by Holden that the Council finds that the protests were less than the majority of the land owners in the District and deny said protests. AYES: Barnes. Blackman, Holden', McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 898 - CALLING SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Ordinance Number 898 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION WITHIN MUNICIPAL PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH (AS THAT DISTRICT IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2 OF SEAL BEACH ORDINANCE NO. 896) ON MAY 15. 1973, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID DISTRICT A PROPOSITION TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS BY SAID DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING AND IMPROVING A PARK WITHIN THE DISTRICT." was read in full. Sales moved, second by Blackman to affirm the introduction of Ordinance Number 898. I I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew. Sales Barnes Motion carried I' Holden moved. second by Sales to adopt Ordinance Number 898 as read. Lengthy discussion followed. AYES: NOES: Blackman, Holden. McKnew. Sales Barnes Motion carried 3-12-73 ..',' ~~ 1 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2183 - REQUESTING SPECIFIED SERVICES - COUNTY OF ORANGE - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION. MAY 15. 1973 Resolution Number 2183 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ON MAY 15, 1973." Barnes moved, second by Blackman to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2183 as presented. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2184 - ORDERING CANVASS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, MAY 15, 1973 Resolution Number 2184 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. CALIFORNIA. A CHARTER CITY. ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD WITHIN THE PARK IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AS ESTABLISHED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 896, SAID ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 15th DAY OF MAY, 1973. TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Sales moved, second by Blackman to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2184. AYES: NOES: Barnes. Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried Sales moved, second by Holden to adopt Resolution Number 2184. AYES: 'NOES: AGENDA AMENDED Barnes, Blackman, Holden. Me Knew , Sales None Motion carried 1 Sales moved, second by Blackman to amend the agenda to include resolution relating to said election. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2185 - AUTHORIZING ARGUMENTS TO BE FILED BY COUNCIL Resolution Number 2185 was presented to Council by title "A 3-12-73 :l~6 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR CITY MEASURES." Sales moved. second by Blackman to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2185. AYES: Barnes. Blackman. Holden. McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Blackman moved, second by Sales to adopt Resolution Number 2185. AYES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Sales declared a recess at 9:40 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:48 p.m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order. ORDINANCE NUMBER 897 - SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Ordinance Number 897 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, . AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROVIDING REGULAJIONS FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND FOR THE PREPARATION OF MAPS THEREOF." Blackman moved. second by McKnew to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 897. deem that it has had second reading and be passed for adoption. AYES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 899 - UTILITY USERS TAX Ordinance Number 899 was introduced for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH IMPOSING A TELEPHONE. GAS ,AND ELECTRICITY USERS TAX AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." City Manager, Dennis Courtemarche, stated that the presentation of this ordinance was a result of action of the City Council at last meeting and explained that the Utility Users Tax of five percent (5%) would be assessed on telephone, gas and electric utilities. effective May 1. 1973. Holden moved, second by Sales to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 899. that it be passed to second reading. I , I I' 1 Discussion followed. Don Kucera, 400 Galleon Way, spoke against the tax and presented a letter of protest to the Clerk and Council. Further discussion followed with members of the audience speaking to the issue. Council deliberated at length. Councilman Barnes stated that he would oppose the tax. Holden amended his motion with consent of the second to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 899. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried Blackman moved, second by Holden that Ordinance Number 899 be approved and passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: Blackman. Holden. McKnew, Sales Bannes Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2186 - PARKING FEES and TIME LIMITS - PARKING DISTRICT NUMBER ONE I Resolution Number 2186 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REVISING PARKING FEES AND TIME LIMITS IN PARKING DISTRICT NUMBER ONE." Barnes moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2186 and that it be passed for adoption. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew. Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2187 - SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS I Resolution Number 2187 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS AND RESCINDING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." Blackman moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2187 and that it be passed for adoption. AYES: NOES: Barnes. Blackman. Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2188 - BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN CHECK FEES Resolution Number 2188 was presented to Council by title "A 3-12-73 ,., ~~? ,.- :. 3-12-73 l' ~~B" 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." Holden moved, second by Barnes to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2188 and that it be passed for adoption. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden. McKnew, Sales 1 None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2189 - COMPLETION - IMPROVEMENT PLANS - TRACT 7264 - RELEASING IMPROVEMENT BOND Resolution Number 2189 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK COMPLETED AS TO IMPROVEMENT PLANS, TRACT 7264, IN ACCORDANCE WITH AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 22, 1971. BETWEEN MILLS CONSTRUCTION CO. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING SAID WORK; RELEASING IMPROVEMENT BOND NO. M-137424." Barnes moved. second by Holden to waive further reading of Resolution Number 2189 and that it be passed for adoptfon. AYES: Barnes. Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Holden moved, second by Sales to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February 26, 1973 as presented. B. Approved the regular demands numbered 13985 through 14092 in the amount of $51,923.66; payroll demands numbered 7604 through 7786 in the amount of $77,871.52; and transfers in the amount of $381.114.00 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the 1 same. C. Approved proposed agreement granting a license to operate an umbrella and aquatic equipment concession at certain defined beach locations and authorized the 3-12-73 ~~9 ". City Manager to obtain bids. D. Denied the claim of Ricky P. Beck for personal expenses and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. E. Received and filed notice'from the Public Utilities Ii Commission of the State of California re application of Greyhound Lines, Inc. for an order authorizing a state-wide increase in intrastate passenger fares and express rates. F. Approved lot split in conjunction with two triplexes (V-3-73 and V-4-73) subject to the condition that the lot ,split be recorded and a record of survey map be filed with a reproducible copy furnished to the City. G. Approved specifications for a lift truck in Public Works Department and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. I H. Approved specifications for a tractor-mower in Public Works Department and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. I. Received and filed notice from U. S. Army Corps of Engineers re application by City of Los Angeles to permit installation of sewer main in Los Angeles Harbor. J. Rejected bid of Ferguson Construction Company for Project #356. Oil Boat Landing and authorized the City Manager to readvertise for bids. K. Bids were received and opened at 2:00 o'clock p.m., March " 1973 by the City Clerk for reconstruction of sidewalks as follows: I Bill Ferguson ~larket Cement Silveri & Ruiz J. B. Crosby $ 2,435 2,645 4,637 7.935 Awarded bid for Reconstruction of Sidewalks, 1973. to Bill Ferguson in the amount of $2,435.00 as the lowest responsible bidder, rejected all other bids and authorized 3-12-73 ='40 '. the City Manager to execute the Contract. L. Bids were received and opened at 2:00 o'clock p.m.. March " 1973 by the City Clerk for Traffic Signal Installation, Seal Beach/Westminster, Project #375 as follows: Smith Electric Supply William R. Hahn Grisson & Johnson Baxter-Griffin Co. $ 9,985 11 ,445 12,222 17,363 '1 Awarded bid for Traffic Signal Installaion. Seal Beach/ Westminster. Project #375, to William R. Hahn in the amount of $11,445 as the lowest responsible bidder. rejected all other bids and authorized the City Manager to execute the Contract. M. Approved Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison Company to provide an improved electrical underground service to serve the Pier Lighting System and authorized the Mayor to execute. N. Affirmed the Environmental Quality Control Board's Environmental Impact Statement Findings for Edison Park Storm Drain modifications. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew. Sales None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sales stated that this was the time for oral communications. Councilman McKnew referred to the Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting relating to revenue sharing funds. The City Manager stated that he would attend said meeting. There were no ot~er oral communications; oral communications were closed. ADJOURNMENT Barnes moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I None Motion carried 3-12-73/ 3-26-73 . .."-,,, , {,,;:;l~t Approved: ;~~/ ..A-.J1/- _ . Mayor ATTEST: I I Sea 1 Beach, Ca 11 forni a March 26, 1973 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. At the request of the Mayor, Ned Wilgus. President of the College Park East Homeowners Association. led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes, Blackman. Holden, McKnew None Absent: I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche. City Manager Mr. Winfield, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Murphy, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. VanDer.hyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant \ , APPOINTMENTS - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD It was the qrder of the Chair with consent of Council to hold this item over to next meeting. AGENDA AMENDED Councilman Barnes moved to amend the agenda to include activity on the Naval Weapons Station as Agenda Item "V-C". Mayor Sales seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman. Holden. McKn~/, Sales None ~'ot ion carri ed I DISCUSSION - JOINT SANITATION DISTRICTS Mayor Sales stated that as the City's representative to Sanitation District Number 3. the Joint Sanitation Districts would be considering action relative to AB 2146 and referred to the report from the special committee with alternate recommendations included therein. Mayor Sales moved, second by Blackman, to maintain the directors compensation at