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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2008-04-14 Seal Beach, California March 24, 2098 The regularly sch~duled meeting of the City Council for this date was cancelled by action of Ci Co.uncil on September 24, 2007. City Clerk and ex-officio clerk Of the City of Seal Beach I Seal Beach California April 14, 2008 Mayor Antos called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 3:25 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Vacancy: Mayor Antos; Councilmembers Levitt, Shanks, Sloan None One Also present: David Carmany, City Manager Quinn Barrqw, City Attorney Anita Chapanond, Administrative Assistant Linda Devine, City Clerk Mayor Antos stated that this would be the time for members of the public to comment on the item identified on the agenda, there were no speakers. I INTERVIEW AND DELIBERATION / DISTRICT FOUR VACANCY / CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES Mayor Antos gave the candidates an overview as to the proceedings of the interview process: a two-minute opening statement, 20 minutes for questions and answers, and a two-minute closing statement. The order of candidate interviews was selected by a random drawing. The candidates not being interviewed were asked to wait in the City Manager's Conference Room until called upon. Once a candidate has completed their interview they are welcome to remain in the Council Chambers. The Council will deliberate and possibly reach a consensus as to which candidate will be appointed to fill the unexpired term for District 4 council seat. If a candidate is selected the appointment and swearing-in will take place at the 7:00 p.m. regular meeting and at that time the newly appointed council member will take the seat on the dais to participate in the Council meeting. The following questions were asked of all the candidates (suggested questions were given to all candidates prior to the interviews): 1 . Describe experiences and years in positions of managerial, financial, and/or leadership responsibility. 2 . Describe experiences and years in elective office and/or appointed office such as commissions and committees. 3 . What qualities make you the best candidate for this office? 4 . What are the top 3 issues in District 4 and how would you address them? 5 . From your perspective what are the top 3 issues in Seal Beach and how would you help the City address them? 6. What do you believe Seal Beach's priorities for services should be? In what areas do you think Seal Beach should provide more or better services than are being provided now? 7. In your opinion, what are the most critical challenges Seal Beach will face in the next 5 years, and what would be your vision for Seal Beach some 10 or 15 years from now? I Page 2 - City Council 04-14-08 8 - One of the opportunities a Council member has is participating in regional groups that attempt to influence public policy, spending and legislation in areas such as regional utility systems, road and transit systems and services, land use, and solid waste services. Are there areas in which you would like to participate at a regional level and do you bring any special expertise that might benefit Seal Beach? I GARY A. MILLER. Guava Avenue Resided in Seal Beach since May 1978; retired from Southern California Edison Company; consultant on electric power industry matters; and MBA from California State University, Long Beach. GARY ROBERTS. Elder Street Resident in College Park East for 37 years; retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Aircraft Co.; mechanical engineering degree from University of Southern California; currently serves on the Seal Beach Planning Commission. JAMES M. DERRY. Old Ranch Road Resident of Seal Beach for 7 years; resided in Downey for 30 years; retired from DWP and recently retired from his consulting practice specializing in customer service and communications; currently chairman of the Seal Beach Parks and Recreation Commission. THOM L. THOMAS. Hazelnut Avenue Resident of College Park East since 2002; 30 years in executive management positions for third party warehouse, logistic and transportation services; retired reserve police officer for Seal Beach. DAVID HOOD. Wisteria Street - withdrew name **Mayor Antos called for a recess at 4:55 p.m. and reconvened at 5:02 p.m. I After the City Council deliberated Shanks moved, second by Sloan to appoint Gary A. Miller as the candidate to fill the unexpired term for the District 4 vacancy - vote: 3-1 (Levitt voted no) Motion Carried. The City Attorney announced that pursuant to the Brown Act the Council would meet in closed session to discuss items on the closed session agenda in accordance to Government Code Section 54956.8 - conference with real property negotiators re: various City owned rights-of-way throughout the City - price and terms of payment regarding the rental of City property for advertising on bus shelters with Clear Channel. CLOSED SESSION The Council recessed at 5:06 p.m. to the City Hall Conference Room for Closed Session to discuss the item on the agenda. I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn the Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. - no action was taken. )/,'ldA, [)/}tI~f ~~rk City of Seal Beach Approved: ~ t:::?~ Mayor Attest: 4vA M~ City Clerk Page - 3 City Council 04-14-08 Seal Beach California April 14, 2008 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Antos calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Antos Councilmembers Levitt, Shanks, Sloan Vacancy: One I Also present: David Carmany, City Manager Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Lee Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Vince Mastrosimone, Director of Public Works Robbeyn Bird, Director of Administrative Services Chief Jeff Kirkpatrick, Police Department Captain Joe Bailey, Lifeguard Department Andrew Tse, Human Resource Manager Michael Ho, City Engineer Jerry Olivera, Senior Planner Mike Rohde, Battalion Chief - OCFA Linda Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Staff requested the agenda be re-ordered and place New Business before the Public Hearing. Councilman Shanks removed item "W" from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Shanks moved, second by Sloan, to approve the agenda as amended. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None VACANCY: One I Motion carried APPOINTMENT / SWEARING-IN / COUNCIL MEMBER / DISTRICT FOUR Mayor Antos announced that after the Council interviewed and deliberated the candidates to fill the unexpired term for the council seat in District 4 the Council came to the consensus that Gary A. Miller will fill the vacancy. Sloan moved, second by Shanks, to amend and approve Resolution Number 5692 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING GARY A. MILLER TO FILL THE VACANT COUNCIL SEAT IN DISTRICT 4." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5692 was waived. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None VACANCY: One Motion carried The City Clerk preformed the swearing-in of Gary A. Miller as the newly appointed Council member for District 4. Councilman Miller took his seat at the I dais. All the candidates met with the Director of Development Services to review the final draft of the zoning code (public hearing item on the agenda) and they all received a complete agenda packet prior to the interviews in order for the successful candidate to participate in the Council meeting. PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TION Presentation: Update from Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) West County Connectors - Rose Casey, Program Manager Page 4 - City Council 04-14-08 Proclamations: . National Dispatcher Week - April 13-19, 2008 - Lisa Barr, West Comm . National Coin Week - April 20-26, 2008 - Austin Overhultz . American Cancer Society - "Paint Our Town Purple" - May 2008 & Relay for Life - July 26 & 27,2008 - Jody Cole . Motorcycle Awareness Month - May 2008 . Fair Housing Month - April 2008 . National Donate Life Month - April 2008 I ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications to be open. Robert Goldberg, Bridgeport, spoke on agenda items - "CC" and "DD"; Seth Eaker, SB Chamber representative, thanked council for cooperation with chamber in their events and encouraged everyone to attend the annual car show on April 25th and their 2nd annual police appreciation luncheon on May 13th. There were no other speakers; Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was given. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager congratulated Assistant City Manager, June Yotsuya on being selected the new City Manager for the City of Monterey Park. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Levitt indicated the daily number of cars going through the north gate (Beverly Manor) is about 2,000. Mayor Antos announced that he and a private group of citizens will be raising money for wooden signs to be placed in Old; Town indicating where to park for beach goers. I COUNCIL ITEM No items at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "C" thru "Y" Shanks moved, second by Levitt, to approve the recommended actions for the items on the Consent Calendar except for item "W", removed by Councilman Shanks for separate consideration. Councilman Miller abstained on item "D" - Council Minutes for 03/10/08 meeting. AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan None Motion carried C. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances. D. Approved the minutes of the City Council Adjourned and Regular Meeting held on March 10, 2008. (Councilman Miller abstained) E. Approved regular demands numbered 69316 through 69901 in the amount of $2,527,391.16; payroll demands numbered 69403 through 69445 in the amount of $238,025.46 and numbered 69657 through 69700 in the amount of $245,462.42; and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. F. Received and filed the monthly investment report for February 2008. I G. Accepted the letter of resignation of Betty Martin, District 2 representative on the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation and declared the position vacant. Page - 5 City Council 04-14-08 H. Adopted Resolution Number 5688 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND SECTRAN SECURITY INC." (armored car service) Adopted Resolution Number 5693 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN SEAL BEACH AND MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN P. C. FOR ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES." I. I Adopted Resolution Number 5694 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NOS. 08- 16 AND 09-01 FOR ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES." J. Introduction and first reading of Ordinance Number 1570 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF CERTAIN CITY COUNCIL DECISIONS." K. Adopted Resolution Number 5695 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER PROPERTY OR FUNDS FOR 2007 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." (UASI) L. Adopted Resolution Number 5696 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT." I M. Adopted Resolution Number 5697 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A FACILITY LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND SEAL BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE." N. Rejected all bids for Sewer Lining Project, Specification No. SWR100 and authorized staff to re-advertise the project for bids. O. Adopted Resolution Number 5698 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD (CIWMB)." (rubberized asphalt concrete) P. Adopted Resolution Number 5699 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH I APPROVING THE COMPLETION OF THE FREE FLOW LANE DESIGN STUDY." (OCTA) Adopted Resolution Number 5700 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE COMPLETION OF THE LAMPSON AVENUE INTERCONNECT PROJECT DESIGN." (OCTA) Adopted Resolution Number 5701 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE COMPLETION OF THE SEAL BEACH Page 6 - City Council 04-14-08 Q. BOULEVARD AND ST. CLOUD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT STUDY." (OCTA) Adopted Resolution Number 5702 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE COLLEGE PARK EAST WATER WELL PROJECT NO. WT0801." R. Adopted Resolution Number 5703 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 07/08 SLURRY SEAL PROJECT NO. ST0803." I S. Adopted Resolution Number 5704 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 07108 ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PROJECT No. ST0806." T. Received and filed report on Construction Management Options for Fire Station No. 48. I U. Adopted Resolution Number 5705 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION SERVICES." (Harlin Cheatwood) V. Adopted Resolution Number 5706 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS TO INTERCONNECT TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON SEAL BEACH/LOS ALAMITOS BOULEVARD." W. Item removed for separate consideration. (Shanks) RESOLUTION NUMBER 5707 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH D. MICHAEL HAMNER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT. I X. Adopted Resolution Number 5708 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHES THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT ON BEVERLY MANOR ROAD." (35mph) Y. Adopted Resolution Number 5709 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 THE CITY MANAGER TO LET REPAIR CONTRACTS WITHOUT ADVERTISING FOR BIDS." (pier repair) ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "W" 1 RESOLUTION NUMBER 5707 / PSA WITH D. MICHAEL HAMNER 1 POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT Councilman Shanks removed this item for clarification as to the need for the architect - response: this would help to coordinate all areas of the project and would be a time saver. Shanks moved, second by Sloan, to adopt Resolution Number 5707 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH D. MICHAEL HAMNER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RENOVATION PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5707 was waived. Page - 7 City Council 04-14-08 AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS ITEM "BB" 1 RESOLUTION NUMBER 57101 REVISE MAYOR APPOINTMENTS Levitt moved, second by Sloan, to amend and adopt Resolution Number 5710 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REVISING AND CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND RESCIND RESOLUTION NUMBER 5678." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5710 was waived. I Revised Mayor Appointments - 2008 . ~~ Agency : ..Bepresentative . Alternate California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Charles Antos Carmany League of California Cities - Voting Delegate Charles Antos Michael Levitt League of California Cities, Orange County Charles Antos Michael Levitt Division Los Alamitos Unified School District - Standing Charles Antos Gordon Shanks Committee (2 representatives) Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority David Sloan Michael Levitt Orange County Fire Authority Michael Levitt David Sloan Orange County Library Board Gordon Shanks Gary Miller Orange County Sanitation District, Board of Charles Antos Gordon Shanks Directors Orange County Transportation Authority, Growth Michael Levitt Gary Miller Management Area #2 & Area #6 OCT A - Interstate 405 Major Investment Study Gordon Shanks Michael Levitt (MIS) Policy Working Group Orange County Vector Control Board - Michael Levitt None expires 12/31/2008 Seal Beach Affordable Housing Corporation Gordon Shanks None Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Gordon Shanks Charles Antos So. California Association of Governments Gordon Shanks Gary Miller West Comm - Joint Powers Authority Michael Levitt David Sloan West Orange County Water Board Charles Antos Gordon Shanks I I AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan None Motion carried ITEM "CC" / RESOLUTION NUMBER 5711 / BEVERLY MANOR ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The Director of Public Works presented the staff report. Council discussed the need for the improvements and the funding source. The City Manager recommended the Council not re-prioritize the CIP list. Sloan moved to amend Page 8 - City Council 04-14-08 the resolution to read: "Section 2. The City Council hereby authorize the use of General Fund Reserves to pay for the project. ", second by Levitt, to adopt amended Resolution Number 5711 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ADDING THE BEVERLY MANOR ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5711 was waived. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan None Motion carried ITEM "DD" 1 FINANCE OPTION 1 CITY FLEET REPLACEMENT The Director of Public Works outlined the need to have a long term financing plan for replacement of vehicles and equipment in the City fleet. Shanks moved, second by Levitt, to receive and file the staff report and direct staff to prepare a report showing what the cost would be to create an Equipment Replacement Fund over a 4 year period of time. AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan None Motion carried With no objections Mayor Antos called for a recess at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:22 p.m. I PUBLIC HEARING ITEM "AA" / ORDINANCE NUMBER 15691 TITLE 11 1 ZONING CODE The Director of Development Services summarized the Planning Commission study sessions and public hearings, highlighting the concerns that were brought up and the changes to the final draft that are recommended by the Planning Commission that are listed in Ordinance Number 1569. I Mayor Antos declared the public hearing open for consideration of Ordinance Number 1569, the consideration of revisions of the zoning code (Title 11). The City Clerk stated that the public hearing notice was published in the Sun newspaper on April 3, 2008 as required by law and stated that there were no correspondences for or against the item received in the clerk's office. The Director of Development Services indicated that the Council was given a memo with correspondence that was received. Mayor Antos asked anyone wishing to speak either for or against this item to come to the microphone and state their name for the record. Speakers in favor of limiting residential construction to 2 stories: Tom Blackman, Beryl Cove; Jim Wolfe It, 16th Street; Barbara Barton, Ocean Avenue; Donna Pollman, 16th Street; Jim Caviola, Ocean Avenue; Joyce Kucera, Ocean Avenue; John DeWitt, Electric Avenue; Mike Buhbe, Central Way; Robert Goldberg, Bridgeport; Mario Voce, Catalina Avenue; Mitzi Morton, 13th Street; and Carla Watson, Catalina Avenue. Speakers regarding residential parking requirements: Bruce Panting, Banyon Avenue; Patty Campbell, Ironwood Avenue; Ron Deaton, 4th Street; Schelly Sustaric, Candleberry Avenue; and Kathy Orr, Candleberry Avenue. Seth Eaker, 13th Street and Seal Beach Chamber representative, stated the Chambers supports the decision of the Planning Commission and is neutral on the residential issue. There being no other speakers the Mayor closed the public hearing. Mayor Antos called for a recess at 11 :00 p.m. and reconvened at 11 :07 p.m. Council comments: . Agreed with residents in College Park East that they should not be required to have additional parking when building within the original foot print of their house (divide the bonus room into 2 bedrooms making a total of 6 bedrooms). . Should require the use of garages for parking cars not for storage. . Should keep the FAR maintain a 25 foot height limit. Page - 9 City Council 04-14-08 . Councilman Levitt commented that there are only a couple of dozen people in the attendance out of over 25,000 residents. . Mayor indicated that he had received over 200 phone calls from his constituents indicating they are against the building of 3 story houses in Old Town. The City Attorney stated that the parking requirement and number of bedroom ratio issue could be addressed in the non-conforming section with an Administrative Use Permit - converting a bonus room or enclosure of a patio I making total number of bedrooms to 6. If new square footage is added the additional parking is required. Mayor Antos called for a recess at 11 :20 p.m. so the City Attorney and Director of Development Services could prepare written changes to the zoning code as directed by Council and reconvened at 11 :49 p.m. The City Council received copies of the revised code sections for final review. The City Attorney pointed out the changes to the council. After considering revised language as amended the Council introduced Ordinance Number 1569 with the language recommended by the Planning Commission and the following revisions: A maximum height of 25-feet for residential construction in the RHD-20 District and off-street garage parking requirements for new or expanded homes to provide parking based on the following standards: 2 space per dwelling unit for each unit of 1 to 5 bedrooms; 3 spaces per dwelling unit for each unit of 6 bedrooms or more plus 1 additional space for each bedroom above 6 total bedrooms in the dwelling unit; and An Administrative Use Permit will be required for proposed additions to existing single-unit dwellings if applicants do not want to comply with the new parking standards. Shanks moved, second by Miller, to amend and introduce first reading of Ordinance Number 1569 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING CHAPTER 28, ZONING, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW TITLE 11, ZONING" as amended. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1569 was waived. The City Attorney read the title for the record. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Miller, Shanks, Sloan Levitt Motion carried ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the City Council meeting at 12:01 a.m. to Monday, April 21, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ~. City lerk City of Seal Beach (k~J Approved: ~~.,4 ~2 Mayor Attest: ~~ ~/ City Clerk I