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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2006-11-13 Seal Beach, California November 13. 2006 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Council members Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben I Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Devine, City Clerk Mayor Larson 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. The City Attorney announced that pursuant to the Brown Act the Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(e) - Industrial Disability Retirement - Seal Beach Police Department. CLOSED SESSION The Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:37 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the Council met in Closed Session to discuss the item identified on the agenda and no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn the Closed I Session at 6:38 p.m. ~~, JJj~1 Cit Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: ~{q)f-.l.~ Mayor Attest: ~ ,Dj~ City Clerk I Page 2 - City Council 11-13-06 Seal Beach, California November 13, 2006 The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach met at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the joint meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Council members Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works/Engineering Chief Kirkpatrick, Police Department Mr. Crumby, Deputy City Engineer Ms. Chapanond, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Ybaben moved, second by Shanks to approve the agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried PRESENTATION / PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT UPDATES The Deputy City Engineer presented a brief update on the Public Works construction projects completed and what projects will begin in the coming months. I I ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Larson declared Oral Communications to be open. Speakers: Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, presented the Council with information regarding Councilman Antos, referred to the website for Save Our Seal Beach, Inc. (SOSB), and stated other concerns. Ms. Michelle Sanderson, president of Sun 'N Fun, asked that Council exempt their building from agenda item "J" - declare emergency, urgent necessity and nuisance at the Old Zoeter School Preschool and Daycare site. Mr. Eldon Alexander, 8th Street, stated that the referendum petitions have been turned in to suspend Ordinance Number 1553 and Council will need to make a decision regar.dingthis matter - said that there may be a need to start a recall of some of the Council members. Ms. Mary Lewis, 8th Street, informed the Council that the SOSB committee received an overwhelming response of support from the community and reminded the Council that during the time of down zoning in the City there was an implied contract that guaranteed the third story on the rear half of their property. Ms. Gail Ayers, Central Avenue, expressed her appreciation to the Council for the action they took regarding Ordinance Number 1533. Mr. Roger West, Electric Avenue, felt that the SOSB committee is only concerned about money. Mr. Robert Goldberg, Seal Beach, made comments regarding items "G", "I", and "J" - questioned where the City would get the additional funds for the projects, and stated that the City should subsidize all the daycare centers not just one and the co-op made an agreement with the school district forty years ago. There being no other speakers, Mayor Larson declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was given. CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was given. Page - 3 . City Council 11-13-06 COUNCIL COMMENTS At the request of Councilman Antos the City Attorney verified that the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency's eminent domain authority has expired. Councilman . Shanks stated that he attended an air quality meeting and learned that container ships and semi-trucks are the biggest contributors to air pollution. Mayor Larson asked Police Chief Kirkpatrick to submit a report on what the Council can do to get some kind of legislation or action passed to provide better 911 service to cell phone users. COUNCIL ITEM No items at this time. I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "A" thru "I" Antos moved, second by Shanks, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. City Attorney read the title for joint Council and RDA item "I" - Resolution Number 5514 and RDA Resolution Number #06-11 A. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances. B. Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on October 23, 2006. C. Approved regular demands numbered 61005 through 61317 in the amount of $1,673,946.85; payroll demands numbered 61003 through 61004 in the amount of $275.10; payroll demands numbered 61077 through 61123 in the amount of $209,702.82; and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. D. Adopted Resolution Number 5508 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING REVISED DESIGNATED POSITIONS, DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5288." I E. Accepted the resignation of Ms. Rickie Layman and declared a vacancy on the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation. F. Adopted Resolution Number 5509 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 07- 07 FOR THE INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (PROJECT 50234 - CONSTRUCTION OF LANDSCAPED MEDIANS ON SEAL BEACH BLVD. AND LAMPSON AVENUE)." G. Adopted Resolution Number 5510 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR PIER DECK REHABILITATION, PHASE I, PROJECT NO. 50217." Contract awarded project to John S. Meek Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. I Bids were received until October 31, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. for the Pier Deck Rehabilitation - Phase I, Project No. 50217, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk and staff reviewed the bid documents and found the low bidder to be in compliance: Page 4 - City Council 11-13-06 Company: John S. Meek Company, Inc. Buso Constructors, Inc. Connolly Pacific Company Bid Amount Douqlas Fir Greenheart $224,600.00 $262,925.00 $278,900.00 $310,400.00 $252,700.00 $340,700.00 I Adopted Resolution Number 5511 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 07- 08 FOR THE INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (PROJECT 50217- PIER DECK REHABILITATION, PHASE I)." H. Adopted Resolution Number 5512 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES FOR ON-CALL STORM WATER QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES." I. Adopted Resolution Number 5513 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AWARDING THE BID FOR THE WEST END STORM WATER PUMP STATION REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 50050." Contract awarded project to SoCal Pacific Construction Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. I Bids were received until November 1, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. for the West End Storm Water Pump Station, Project No. 50050 at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk and staff reviewed the bid documents and found the low bidder to be in compliance: Companv: SoCal Pacific Construction, Inc. Der:lboer Engineering & Construction, Inc. Orion Construction Corp. Bid Amount $2,363,777.00 $2,386,250.00 $2,546,300.00 Adopted Resolution Number 5514 and Redevelopment Agency Resolution Number 06-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 07-09 FOR THE INCREASE IN THE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND, CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (PROJECT 50050 - WEST END STORM WATER PUMP STATION REHABILITATION, PHASE I)." , AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried I ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No Items were removed. ITEM "J" / RESOLUTION NUMBER 5515 / DECLARE EMERGENCY, URGENT NECESSITY & NUISANCE / OLD ZOETER SCHOOL / PRESCHOOL & DAY CARE SITE The Director of Public Works reported that the recommended resolution is to declare emergency, urgent necessity and nuisance to the former old Zoeter School site where the Sun 'N Fun co-op preschool is housed. The site, excluding Sun 'N Fun, is in poor condition - staffs assessment is that the building constitutes a public nuisance per se that requires immediate attention through abatement and demolition. Staff also recommends that Sun 'N Fun preschool be Page - 5 City Cou ncil 11-13-06 relocated during the abatement and demolition to the Girl Scout house. The future of the use of the site would be studied by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The Director clarified that the Sun 'N Fun preschool building would remain all the other classrooms/building would be demolished, and reiterated that there will be a study as to the future use of the entire site. There were concerns about the City's involvement in subsidizing preschool programs. Antos moved, second by Shanks to adopt Resolution Number 5515 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING A NUISANCE, DEEMING CERTAIN WORK TO BE OF URGENT NECESSITY PURSUANT TO THE CITY ,CHARTER AND AUTHORIZING ABATEMENT AT I THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 343 AND 357 12th STREET." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5515 was waived. The City Attorney made note to a correction to the resolution: Section 5. delete the words "individually and collectively" from the third sentence. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. to Monday, December 11th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Close Session, if deemed necessary and the Redevelopment Agency to meet at 7:00 p.m., if deemed necessary. ~~ulo h.O~;f L6it-/i lerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Jot&! \'1 L~(NI, Mayor I Attest: C/!y'h;~ ~:r~~1 City lerK Seal Beach, California November 27,2006 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for this date was canceled by action of City Council on December 12, 2005. Cit Clerk and ex-officio clerk Of the City of Seal Beach I