HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2011-08-08 #AAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: August 8, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Linda Devine, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Approve the minutes for the adjourned and regular City Council meeting of
July 25, 2011.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes for the adjourned and regular City Council meeting of
July 25, 2011.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
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Lin a Devine, City Clerk JtiO. Ingram, Cit anager
Attachment:
A. Minutes
Agenda Item A
Seal Beach California
July 25, 2011
Mayor Levitt called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to
order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Levitt Council Members: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Also present: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager /Public Works
Linda Devine, City Clerk
Mayor Levitt stated that this would be the time for members of the public to
comment on the items identified on the agenda. There were no speakers.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet to discuss the
item identified on the closed session agenda: Item "A" - conference with legal
counsel - anticipated litigation - GC §54956.9(b)
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Mayor, with consent of the Council to adjourn the meeting
at 6:50 p.m.
The City Attorney announced that Council gave direction regarding item "A" -
there was no other reportable action taken.
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Seal Beach California
July 25, 2011
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m.
with Mayor Levitt calling the meeting to order and Councilman Sloan leading the
Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Levitt Council Members: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
City Staff: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager /Public Works
Robert Luman, Seal Beach Chief of Police
Mark Persico, Director of Development Services
Chief Joe Bailey, Seal Beach Marine Safety /Lifeguard Department
Linda Devine, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
& ORDINANCES
Items pulled from the consent calendar: Deaton - item "D'; Shanks - item "E ";
and Miller - item "F ". Sloan moved, second by Deaton, to approve the agenda as
amended.
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS
100th Birthday - Kate Pedigo - Seal Beach Resident Since 1992
Mayor Levitt read a letter from Council and presented Mrs. Pedigo with a
certificate of recognition and flowers.
�r Los Alamitos Unified School District - Dr. Sherry Kropp, Superintendent
The new superintendent was introduced by the Mayor.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Levitt opened oral communications. Speakers: Esther Kenyon, Seal
Beach Chamber, spoke in support of item "D" (DCOR agreement); Marty Rollin,
College Park East, expressed support for tennis center; Robert Kunkel, Schooner
Way, stated his support for the tennis center and management; Robert Goldberg,
Clipper Way, spoke on item "D" (DCOR agreement) indicating the City should not
change the annual increase to a straight 3% but continue using the CPI; Laura
Ellsworth, Coastline Drive, stated her concerns and support regarding item "H"
(Title 11 amendments) - lighting; Robert Sag, College Park East, said he
supports the tennis center; and Tom Goodwin, Dogwood Avenue, said he uses
his RV as an emergency center and would like to keep it parked outside his
home. There being no other speaker, Mayor Levitt closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Quinn M. Barrow, Esq., City Attorney
No report at this time.
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
The City Manager announced at the annual Joint Powers Insurance Authority
(JPIA) meeting the City received an award for Risk Management overall
performance - worker's compensation program; and reminded the public about
the meeting presented by the Orange County Health Care Agency updating the
ongoing progress toward completing the required cleanup activities at the ARCO
site. This meeting will be held at the City Council chambers at 6:00 pm on July
26th.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Miller requested an update on the senior ride program ($5 trip
voucher /coupon) - Assistant City Manager indicated the program will be launched
in a few weeks and they are working on details as to how the purchase of the
coupon will be handled - Mayor Pro Tern Miller indicated he would like to be
advised to the details in order to provide Sunrise Senior Living about the
program /services available.
COUNCIL ITEMS
No items at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Deaton moved, second by Sloan, to approve the recommended actions on the
consent calendar, except for items "D ", "E ", and "F" pulled for separate
consideration.
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
A. Approved Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular City Council Meeting of
July 11, 2011.
B. Approved the Demands on Treasury.
Warrants: 88647 -88887 $4,189,980.01 Year -to -Date: $4,189,980.01
Payroll: Direct Deposits
& Checks $565,007.11 Year -to -Date: $565,007.11
Year -to -date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year -end accruals.
C. Accepted the resignations of Erin Bello as District 3 representative (term
ends 2012) on the Planning Commission - Leonard DeLay as District 2
representative (term ends 2014) on the Recreation & Parks Commission -
Gayle Colden as District 5 representative on the AdHoc GP /LCP Citizens
Advisory Committee; declared vacancy for the positions; and directed the
City Clerk to post the "Notice of Special Vacancy" for the required ten day
period.
D. Removed for separate consideration. ( Deaton)
*D. DCOR, LLC - Use of Seal Beach Pier - Adopt Resolution No. 6166
amending and extending the existing agreement until July 31, 2016 with
3 %" fee adjustment annually.
E. Removed for separate consideration. (Sloan)
*E. 2011 Run Seal Beach Committee Grant Funds - Adopt Resolution
No. 6167 approving Budget Amendment No. 12 -01 -01 and accepting
and appropriating grant funds received for the Community Services
Department in the amount of $17,000 to purchase equipment to promote
and enhance the City's recreation programs and the Junior Lifeguard
Program in the amount of $3,600 for scholarships.
F. Removed for separate consideration (Miller)
*F. Seal Beach Tennis Center - First Serve Tennis, Inc. - Adopt
Resolution No. 6168 amending agreement dated 11/11/08 and
approving a 5 year agreement with First Serve Tennis, Inc. for
management and operation services.
G. Adopted Resolution No. 6169 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL
BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING AGREEMENT NO. C -1 -2784 WITH
THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
REGARDING THE MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR MEASURE
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ITEMS R EMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "D" / RESOLUTION NO. 6.166 / DCOR. LLC AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
NO.2 ( Deaton)
The Assistant City Manager /Public Works provided a brief staff report indicating
that the current contract will expire on July 31, 2011. The amendment to the
current agreement would extend the terms and conditions for a period of 5 years,
commencing on August 1, 2011, with a 3% increase to the monthly fee making
the amount $8,500 and continue to July 31, 2016, with increases of 3% annually.
Council concerns and comments: air pollution from the boats; would prefer using
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) instead of a straight 3% for annual increases;
boat appears to be bouncing against the pier - may cause damage; inquired
about having operational guidelines for the use of the pier landing; DCOR truck
driving on the pier; what are the other agencies charging for landing rights; and
would prefer a shorter agreement term to 3 years. After further deliberation,
Shanks moved, second by Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 6166 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. TWO WITH DCOR, LLC AMENDING AND EXTENDING
THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE SEAL BEACH PIER ", as
amended (use CPI for annual adjustment - Section 4.02 of current agreement).
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
ITEM "E"/ RESOLUTION NO. 6167 (BUDGET AMENDMENT NO 12- 01 -01) /
ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE 2011 RUN SEAL BEACH GRANT FUNDS /
MARINE SAFETY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENTS (Sloan)
Councilman Sloan pulled the item to acknowledge and thank the Run Seal Beach
Committee for their annual event and grant funds to support the City. Sloan
moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6167 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING BUDGET
AMENDMENT NO. 12 -01 -01 REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 BUDGET ".
(Community Services Department - $17,000 to purchase equipment to promote
and enhance the City's recreation programs and the Junior Lifeguard Program -
$3,600 for scholarships)
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
ITEM "F" / RESOLUTION NO. 6168 / SEAL BEACH TENNIS CENTER / FIRST
SERVE TENNIS, INC. REVISED MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION SERVICES
AGREEMENT (Miller)
Mayor Pro Tern Miller reiterated his desire to have a redline /strikeout version of
contracts /agreements to have a clearer understanding of what changes Council
is approving. The Community Services Supervisor provided a short powerpoint
outlining how and why the changes to the contract were made - during the
Council budget process it was directed to look at how to reduce the operations
deficit for the upcoming years. First Serve Tennis, Inc. worked with City staff and
was able to reduce the expect deficit by reducing the landscaping and
maintenance costs by 10 %; First Serve Tennis, Inc. said they will provide the
janitorial services - reducing this by 100% (City will monitor); and First Serve will
reduce their draw by 20 %. Seven proposed amendments to the current contract
were presented in the staff report. After Council discussions, it was determined
that there were 3 areas that Council would like to amend in the proposed
agreement.
Miller moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6168 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A TENNIS
CENTER MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FIRST SERVE
TENNIS, INC." as amended sections: 1.1.15. Provide janitorial service, WhiGh
shat' be at the sole exp of th GO NTRACTno ; 1.6 add janitorial supplies to
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the list of expenses the City will pay; and 2.3 change wording to read "all
operating costs and expenses" and increase incentive /bonus to maximum of
$24,000.
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM "H"/ ORDINANCE NO. 1611 / TITLE 11 - ZONING CODE / ZONING TEXT
AMENDMENT NO. 11 -1
Mayor Levitt stated this was the time and place for the public hearing for the
consideration of the Seal Beach Municipal Code - Title 11 - Zoning Code
Amendments (Zoning Text Amendment No. 11 -1). The Director of Development
Services provided an overview of the semi - annual recommendations of
amendments to Title 11 - Zoning Code (ZTA 11 -1) from the Planning
Commission and indicated the Planning Commission spent a considerable
amount of time reviewing the amendments. It was determined that the best way
to cover the amendments was to go section by section - allowing Council to ask
questions and then open up the public hearing for public comments. Council's
concern was that changes to the Code should not be done because of neighbor
against neighbor related issues.
With no objections, Mayor Levitt called for a recess at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened
the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
After Council reviewed and discussed all 13 sections, Mayor Levitt declared the
public hearing open. Speakers: Tom Goodwin, Dogwood Avenue, stated his
issue regarding parking his RV in front of his house; Jill Gorski, Coastline Drive,
spoke on the flood light issue with their neighbors; Charles Antos, Ocean
Avenue, provided comments regarding sections 4 and 10; Clyde Huzinga,
Coastline Drive, inquired about grade height for his wall; and Nancey Kredell,
Seal Way, commented on lighting issue. There were no other speakers; Mayor
Levitt declared the public hearing closed.
The following motions were made:
1. Measurements of Basements — Section 11.1.15.020.0
• Clarifies that basements cannot be built to the property line.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
2. Reduced Side Yards for Garages on Corner Lots — Section
11.2.05.015.V
• Added a new Code Section allowing reduced sideyard
setbacks on corner lots to a 3 foot minimum.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
3. Parking of Recreational Vehicles and Boats — Section
11.4.05.100.0.2.e.
• A new Code Section to require that boats and RVs be parked
on a concrete surface or decorative pavers.
Miller moved, second by Deaton, to strike from ordinance.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Sloan
Noes: Shanks Motion Carried
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4. Shielding of Lighting — Section 11.4.10.020.A.5
• Adds new language limiting light spillover onto adjacent private
properties.
Shanks moved, second by Deaton, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: Miller Motion Carried
5. Swimming Pool Filter and Heating Systems — Section
11.4.10.030.D
• Clarifies language regarding the minimum setback for pool and
spa equipment.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce and revise
language for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
6. Allowable Fence Height on Seal Beach Boulevard — Table
11.4.15.010.A.2
• Increases the allowable fence height along Seal Beach
Boulevard for noise attenuation purposes. This is similar to the
provisions along Pacific Coast Highway, Lampson, Marina
Drive and other high traffic roadways.
Deaton moved, second by Shanks, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
Off - Street Parking and Loading Standards — Table
11.4.20.015.A.1
• Establishes a parking standard for shopping centers in excess
of 75,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Miller moved, second by Sloan, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
8. Structural Alterations to Nonconforming Single Family Homes —
Section 11.4.40.020.A
• Delete Section 11.4.40.020.A.3 — Farade articulation
• Delete Section 11.4.40.020.A.4 — Additional front stepback
above 14 feet.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
9. Patio Enclosures on Multi - Family Property — Section
11.4.40.030.A
• Establishes standards for construction of patio enclosures on
nonconforming multi - family lots.
Miller moved, second by Sloan, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
10. Legislative Actions —Section 11.5.15.005.13
• Clarifies that the Director of Development Services may initiate
a zoning text amendment.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce and revise
language for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
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11. Bay Windows —Section 11.6.05.010.13
• Adds a definition for "bay window" for purposes of setback
projections and sets standards for their installation.
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
12. Landscape defined —Section 11.6.05.010.E
• Clarifies the definition for what is considered "landscape"
material and "hardscape."
Deaton moved, second by Miller, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
13. Patio Enclosures on Nonconforming Property — Section
11.6.05.010.P
• Adds a definition for "patio enclosure."
Miller moved, second by Shanks, to introduce for second reading.
Ayes: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
Noes: None Motion Carried
Deaton moved, second by Miller to introduce Ordinance No. 1611 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING TITLE 11 (ZONING)
SECTIONS 11.1.15.020.C, 11.2.05.015.V, 11.4.05.100.0.2.e, 11.4.10.020.A.5,
11.4.10.030.D, 11.4.15.010.A.2, 11.4.20.015.A.1, 11.4.40.020.A, 11.4.40.030.A,
11.5.15.005.6, 11.6.05.010.6, 11.6.05.0101, AND 11.6.05.010.P OF THE SEAL
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS" as amended. The City Attorney read to title for the record and
stated the revised language in Ordinance No. 1611 for sections 5 and 10 will be
made and presented for adoption at the August 8th Council meeting.
AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS
No items at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
No items at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objection, the Mayor adjourned the City Council at meeting at 10:08
p.m., to Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 12:00 noon to meet for Goal Setting/Team
Building and other business, if deemed necessary at Fire Station #48 on North
Gate Road in Seal Beach.
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
NOTICE: The following document has not been approved for accuracy and may be corrected, modified or amended before final
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