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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2006-09-11 Seal Beach, California September 11, 2006 The adjourned closed session meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this date was canceled due to a lack of business items in need of discussion. Ci Clerk and ex-officio clerk Of the City of Seal Beach I Seal Beach, California September 11, 2006 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Councilmembers Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works/Engineering Lieutenant Olson, Police Department Mr. Crumby, Deputy City Engineer Mrs. Devine, City Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Shanks requested item "K" be removed from the consent calendar. Ybaben moved, second by Antos, to approve the order of the agenda as amended. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried PRES ENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TI ONS There were no presentations. ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Larson declared Oral Communications to be open. Mr. Ray Roberts, Huntington Beach, introduced himself as the democrat candidate for the 67th Assembly District and gave a brief statement regarding his qualifications and goals. Ms. Schelly Sustarsic, College Park East, invited everyone to the Concert in the Park on September 17th - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Heather Park. Dr. Robert Goldberg, Seal Beach, spoke about item "P" and questioned the enforceability of the new section 7.20.085 - prohibiting sleeping in vehicles overnight. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, stated that she did not think the Planning Commission should be rushing to recommend an ordinance change that would limit the height to 25 feet because the voters will be voting on a proposition that would require the city to compensate any resident if a zone change would lower their property value - also stated she believes that members of. the Council and Planning Commission are meeting in private and made comments regarding the flyer I Page - 2 City Council 09-11-06 distributed by Councilman Antos. Councilman Antos denied any allegations. There being no other speakers, Mayor Larson declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was given. I CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager announced on September 16th there will be the 22nd Annual Clean the Beach Day and that staff is preparing for the storm season and will be sending out information to the residents reminding them to also prepare for the storms. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Shanks commented that the Council needs to review the priority list that they discussed at their June 26th meeting. The number one priority should be the Local Coastal Plan. COUNCIL ITEM No items at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "A" thru "M" Antos moved, second by Ybaben, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except for item "K" removed for separate consideration. A. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after the reading of the title unless a specific request is made at that time for the reading of such resolutions and ordinances. I B. Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on August 14, 2006. C. Approved the appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission - Mr. Terry Barton (unexpired term 2008) and Mr. James Derry (term expires 2009). D. Approved regular demands numbered 59627 through 60295 in the amount of $1,954;963.71; payroll demands numbered 59718 through 59810, 59894, 59904 through 59988 in the amount of $229,440.17; number 60077 through 60169 in the amount of $239,052.83; and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. E. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report for July, 2006. F. Adopted Resolution Number 5495 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND FILING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY AND GUIDELINES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006/07." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5495 was waived. I G. Received and filed the winter sand dike timeline and construction activities. H. Received and filed the staff report regarding the installation of a plaque on the patio area at the east end of the Greenbelt - Seal Beach Woman's Club request naming the area "Eagle Point" in honor of those who worked so diligently to refurbish the area. AYES: NOES: Page - 3 City Council 09-11-06 I. Adopted Resolution Number 5496 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 50177 ANNUAL STREET SEAL PROGRAM FY 05/06 ENTERED INTO BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND PAVEMENT COATINGS CO." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5496 was waived. J. Adopted Resolution Number 5497 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 50174 ANNUAL PAVING REHABILITATION PHASE TWO FY 05/06 ENTERED INTO BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5497 was waived. I K. Removed for separate consideration. L. Adopted Resolution Number 5499 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 07-03 TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR VEHICLES IN THE WATER AND SEWER FUNDS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5499 was waived.' M. Adopted Resolution Number 5500 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR THE SEAL BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5500 was waived. I Adopted Resolution Number 5501 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR THE SEAL BEACH POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5501 was waived. Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "K" I ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES I DAVID VOLZ DESIGN The Director of Public Works/City Engineer addressed Councilman Shanks' concerns that the final approval for the plans and specifications to Bluebell Park I would come before the Council. The Director also provided the Council with a price sheet for the architect design service. Shanks moved, second by Antos to adopt Resolution Number 5498 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND DAVID VOLZ DESIGN FOR ON-CALL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SERVICES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5498 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried Page - 4 City Council 09-11-06 PUBLIC HEARING I ITEM "N" I 2006-2007 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) GRANT Mayor Larson declared the public hearing open to consider acceptance of the State COPS funds and the allocation thereof. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised in the Sun newspaper on August 31, 2006, as required by law, and reported no communications were received for or against. The City Manager stated that the public hearing is a requirement for receiving the 2006/2007 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) grant of approximately $100,000 to enhance law enforcement such as community policing efforts and training. Mayor Larson invited members of the audience wishing to speak at this time to come to the microphone and identify themselves for the record. There being no speakers, Mayor Larson declared the public hearing closed. Antos moved, second by Shanks, to accept the 2006/2007 Supplemental Law enforcement (State COPS) funding of approximately $100,000; that the established SLESF be authorized to accept such funds; and authorize the Chief of Police to expend the funds for police personnel to enhance frontline community policing and problem solving; related technology equipment, and training exclusively dedicated to community policing efforts. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS I ITEM "0" / COLLEGE PARK EAST EMERGENCY ACCESS The Director of Public Works reported that College Park West neighborhood submitted a petition requesting an emergency access be made available to their neighborhood should the bridge leading to and from their residences fail. The staff found three alternative emergency access points that could be used: the San Gabriel River Trail - this can only accommodate one-way traffic and two emergency access points are in Caltrans Right of Way behind the old basketball courts at College Park Drive and Loyola Plaza - they all lead onto the 22-freeway on-ramp with limited sight clearance and high vehicle speeds. The Director said that staff will work with the City of Long Beach, County of Los Angeles, Police Department, as well as the Fire Authority to develop information for distribution to College Park West residents regarding emergency access. Antos moved, second by Ybaben, to direct staff to work with Caltrans for the emergency access permits. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried. I ITEM "P" I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1551 I SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE I AMEND TITLE 7 "PUBLIC PEACE. MORALS. AND WELFARE" The Director of Development Services stated that an update to the City's Municipal Code would include regulating the number of animals at a residence, prohibiting overnight sleeping in vehicles, restricting noise from heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipments, and regulating uses and operations of the tennis center. It was clarified that the section regarding sleeping in vehicles would not affect Leisure World. Councilman Shanks asked that recreational vehicles (RV's) be added to the list in section 7.20.085. Shanks moved" second by Antos, to introduce the first reading of Ordinance Number 1551 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY REGULATING THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS AT A RESIDENCE, PROHIBITING OVERNIGHT Page - 5 City Council 09-11-06 SLEEPING IN VEHICLES, RESTRICTING NOISE FROM HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) EQUIPMENT, AND REGULATING USES AND OPERATIONS OF THE TENNIS CENTER." and add recreational vehicle to the list in section 7.20.085. The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance for the record and stated that the second reading and adoption of Ordinance Number 1551 will be on the City Council consent agenda at a later meeting. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1551 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried I Mayor Larson recessed the City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency and reconvened the meeting at 7:36 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Larson requested that the audience stand for a moment of silence in observance of September 11th. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the Council meeting at 7:37 p.m. to Monday, September 25th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session, if deemed necessary. J1." Cit Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach Approved: cb~~. L~ Mayor I Attest: ~~~ lk~/ City Clerk . I