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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1973-06-29 6-20-73 I 6-29-73 403 I the Council budget for the acquisition of an appropriate map of the City for Council Chambers, that the Police Department reduce the typist clerk request from five to two and institu~e a communications dispatcher for a total increase of $l4,960.00 and that $10,000 be removed from the Capital Project and Equipment Fund for maintenance of local streets and be placed in the Gas Tax Fund. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Blackman to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I Approved: ~A~J. ~,~ - ,"yar . 9~,' ~, Clerk ATTEST: Seal Beach, California June 29. 1973 I 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, Mr. Morgan. City Treasurer. led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sales Councilmen Barnes. Blackman. Holden. McKnew Absent: None 6-29-73 404 Also present: Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Winfield, City Attorney Mr. Murphy, City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. VanDerhyden, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Neprud, Planning Officer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Gaudio, Administrative Assistant Mr. Wood, Civil Engineer Lt. D'Amico, Police Department I AGENDA AMENDED Sales moved, second by Blackman, to amend the agenda to include under Agenda Item VIII, the following items: "D" - Award of Bid for one Blazer Vehicle, Police Department; "E" - Siren Switching Systems; "F" - Light Bars for new Police Vehicles; "G" - Comlllllnication, Mosquito Abatement District; "H" - Proposed Resolution , Condemnation for First Street Extension; "I" - Request for Time Extension, Project No. 3l2, Sewer Interceptor; and "J" - Discussion, Senior Citizen Bus Service. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I PUBLIC HEARING - 1973-74 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET . . , . ~ Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open to consider the 1973-74 Fiscal Year Budget for, the City of Seal Beach pursuant ,. to Charter Section l003. 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. The City Manager reported that the proposed budget for fiscal year 1973-74 was balanced and showed a twelve percent increase over the prior fiscal year and elaborated on the proposed capital projects and the increased expenditures included therein. Robert Cook, 44l Central Avenue, requested clarification of certain areas of the budget. . The City Manager responded to the questions asked by Mr. Cook with consent of the Mayor. Caroline Seel, 4292 Dogwood Avenue, requested information relating to the funds proposed for the Lampson Avenue median planting. The City Manager informed Mrs. Seel that the project would be funded by gas tax funds and I 6-29-73 405 thereby limited to street projects. There were no other communications from the audience; Mayor Sales declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2223 - 1973-74 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET I Resolution Number 2223 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1973-74." Holden moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2223. Councilman Barne~ requested that a format change be included for next year's budget regarding actual expenditures and index and! or table of contents. It was the consensus of the Council that the Staff be commended for the presentation of the budget. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE - LOT COVERAGE - MARINA HILL Mayor Sales declared the public hearing open regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to create Planning District V (Marina Hill) and allow 45% lot coverage within District V. The City Clerk stated that notices had been posted as required by law, that news releases had been published and that no communications either for or against the matter had been received. Mr. Neprud, Planning Officer, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. There were no communications from the audience either for or against the matter. Mayor Sales declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 910 - ZONE CHANGE - CREATING DISTRICT V - MARINA HILL I Ordinance Number 910 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 300, AND ARTICLE 18, SECTION 1801, OF THE ZONING APPENDIX OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE CREATING DISTRICT V." Blackman moved, second by Holden to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 9l0, deem that it has had first reading and 6-29-73 4A6 be passed to second reading. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - RIDING STABLES 14ayor Sales declared the public hearing open to consider the amendment of Section l600 (11) of Article l6 of the Zoning Appendix of the Seal Beach City Code by adding "Riding and Boarding Stable." 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, Planning Officer, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. There were no communications' from the audience either for or." against the matter. Mayor Sales declared the public hearing c~osed. " ' ORDINANCE NUMBER 91l'- AMENDING ZONING CODE - RIDING STABLES Ordinance Number 911 was presented to Council 'for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION l600 (ll) OF ARTICLE l6 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE ADDING 'RIDING AND BOARDING STABLES'." I I Holden moved, second by Blackman, to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 911, deem that it has had first reading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion' carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 909 - PARKS and RECREATION COMMISSION Ordinance Number 909 was presented to Council for second 'reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DEFINING THE POWERS AND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, ELIMINATING THE RECREATION AND PARK FUND, AND AMEND ING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading of Ordinance Number 909, deem that it has had second reading and be passed to adoption. AYES: NOES: I Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried 6-29-73 ~" 4f'? RESOLUTION NUMBER 2224 - ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN I Resolution Number 2224 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM, ADVISORY', COMMITTEE, THAT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Blackman moved, second by Barnes to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2224. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Barnes requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Blackman requested that Item "E" be removed from the Consent,Calendari and Councilman Holden requested that Item "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Barnes moved, second by Sales to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "C", "E" and I IIJII. I A. Approved the minutes ,of the regular Council meeting of June 11, 1973 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered l4882" through 15021 in the amount of $185,957.29i payroll demands numbered 8899 through 9099 in the amount of $79,Ol4.8O; and transfers in the amount of $179,014.80 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the-Treasury for the same. D. Approved Change Order No. 9 for Project No. 312, Schedule IIA, Sewer Interceptor, to increase the contract price a total of $3,007.88 for additional paving work. F. Approved specifications for a catering concession in the First Street parking lot and authorized the City Manager to accept bids. G. Received and filed notice of hearin9 before the 6-29-73 . ' 408 Public Utilities Commission re application of Southern California Gas Company for a general increase in its gas rates. H. Received and filed notice from Local Agency Formation Commission re proposed annexation to Stanton County Water District designated Heacox Annexation. I I. Approved plans and specifications for Project No. 362, First Street Extension, Phase 3, and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD BUDGET 1973/74 Councilman Barnes asked if the report from the City Manager, appearing later on the agenda, should be conSidered at this time. Councilman Holden replied that the West Orange County Water Board budget was required to be approved by July 1 and moved to approve and ratify the West Orange County Water Board budget for 1973-74 as presented. Councilman McKnew seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried ITEM "E" - COUNTY OF ORANGE - AGREEMENT - LIFEGUARD SERVICES The City Manager provided additional information relating to funds provided from the County per the proposed agreement as requested by Councilman Blackman. McKnew moved, second by Holden to approve the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for lifeguard services and authorized the Mayor to execute. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I None Motion carried ITEM "J" - COMMUNICATION - LOS ALAMITOS - REAPPORTIONMENT LEGISLATION It was noted that a similar resolution had been adopted by this Council. Holden moved, second by Blackman to recieve ,/ 6-29-73 4~ ~ and file Resolution No. 608 from the City of Los Alamitos relating to Reapportionment of the State Legislature. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I REPORT - WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD The report from the City Manager relating to dissolution of the West Orange County Water Board was received by Council. Blackman moved, second by Holden to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager to discuss the alternatives of dissolution with the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County and report to Council. Discussion followed. Councilman McKnew indicated that he would also like more information from the Engineering Consultant of the West Orange County Water Board on this matter. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT Sales moved, second by Barnes to hold consideration of the City Attorn~'s contract over for further clarification. I", AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales . None Motion carried CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AGREEMENT Holden moved, second by Blackman to approve the Chamber of Commerce contract as presented and authorize the Mayor to execute same. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried AWARD OF BID - BLAZER VEHICLE I Bids were received and opened by the Purchasing Department on June 21, 1973 as follows: Vern Trider Chevrolet Groth Chevrolet George Geis Chevrolet $ 4,480.47 5,895.80 4,723.95 Barnes moved, second by Holden to accept the bid of Vern Trider Chevrolet for the Blazer vehicle as the lowest responsible bidder, 6-29-73 410 in the amount of $4,480.47, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to purchase the vehicle. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried AWARD OF BID - SIREN SWITCHING SYSTEMS Bids were received and opened by: the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m.,-June 21, 1973 for six (6) electronic siren switching systems as follows: I R. T. Crossman Police Devices & Supply F. Morton Pitt The Cake Company $ l,326.90 l,l39.40 1,380.00 1,642.50 Holden moved, second by Blackman to accept the bid of R. T. Crossman for the six (6) electronic siren switching systems in the amount of $l,326.90, as the lowest responsible bidder, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to purchase the equipment. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carrh!d I AWARD OF BID - LIGHT BARS and SIRENS Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., June 2l, 1973 for six (6) light bars and sirens as foll,ows: The Cake Company Police Devices and Supply F. Morton Pitt $ 1,590.00 2,025.00 1,770.00 Sales moved, second by Holden to accept the bid of the Cake Company for six (6) light bars.and sirens in the amount of $1,590.00 as the lowest responsible bidder, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to purchase the equipment. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried I ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT Councilman Holden, as a member of the 'Board of Trustees of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District, presented his report and recommendations relating to the size and ! or dissolution of the District. Discussion followed. 6-29-73 4:11 Holden moved, second by McKnew that this Council r.ecommend that the Executive Board of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District meet monthly at the regular meeting time, supplemented by a quarterly meeting of the full board. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2225 - EMINENT DOMAIN - PROPERTY FOR THE FIRST STREET EXTENSION Resolution Number 2225 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FINDING AND DETERMINING THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY FOR A PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND WORKS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE FIRST STREET EXTENSION, CONSISTING OF CONSTRUCtION, USE ftND MAINTENANCE OF STREETS, AND THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY THEREFOR BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS." Blackman moved, second by McKnew to waive further reading and adopt Resolution Number 2225. I AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried TIME EXTENSION - PROJECT #312 - SEWER INTERCEPTOR Holden moved, second by McKnew to approve Change Order No. 10, Project #312, Schedule IIA, Sewer Interceptor, extending the completion date 62 calendar days to August 3l, 1973 as recommended by the CityEngineer. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried DISCUSSION - SENIOR CITIZEN BUS FARES I On motion by Councilman Blackman the, City-Manager was directed to investigate the possibility of reduced bus fares for senior citizens for inter-city travel and also provide information regarding regular inter-city bus schedules available for the commuter. Mayor Sales seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sales declared oral communications open. Councilman 6-29-73 41,2 Blackman requested a report on the 35 mile per hour speed limit on Bolsa Avenue. Mayor Sales requested the previous City Engineer's report and actions of the Council relating to the speed zone. Caroline Seel, 4292 Dogwood, clarified her statement relating to green median strip, stating she supported the concept - , if funds could not be used for parks. There were no further oral communicationsi oral communications were closed. I EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened at ll:25 p.m. with Mayor Sales calling the meeting to order. The City Manager reported that a resolution relating to management salaries would be presented at the second meeting in July and further reported that the City Attorn~'s contract had been discussed. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Blackman to adjourn the meeting at ll:22 p.m. AYES: NOES: Barnes, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I None Motion carried C er and ex-offic 0 clerk the Seal Beach City Council Approved: ~A__t ~~ 'Mayor ~d~cuL ity Clerk ATTEST: I .~