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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1996-06-10 I I I 5-28-96 / 6-10-96 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Dr. David Rosenman, 8th street, in reference to the Council of Governments discussion, noted Board seats for larger cities, to which he suggested the possibility of seats for the smaller cities be considered, possibly based on population. Councilmember Hastings offered the thought of coastal and inland city representation as well. He questioned if the City would lose any legal grounds should it chose to not join the COG. Ms. Fran Johnson, Coastline Drive, directed her comment to the COG as well, stating when in doubt say no, especially if the city will have no representation. Councilman Brown noted that the COG will come into existence whether or not Seal Beach opts to join, and there may be some advantages to joining. There being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, June 10th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. by unanimous consent. C1ty City Approved: ~"'_ /~A.A~-" - . Mayor , Attest: Seal Beach, California June 10, 1996 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:31 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Hastings Absent: Councilmember Fulton Brown moved, second by Forsythe, to excuse the absence of Councilman Fulton from this meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried APPROVAL OF AGENDA Hastings moved, second by Brown, to approve the order of the agenda as presented. 6-10-96 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried CLOSED SESSION The city Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items listed on the agenda, to confer I with the city's labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 with regard to non-represented employees, Orange County Employees Association, and two matters of anticipated litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:34 p.m. The Council reconvened at 7:12 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney announced that the Council had discussed the items set forth on the agenda, gave direction to the city Manager with regard to employee negotiations, discussed the anticipated litigation issues however no action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Approved: ~~-/~tY~L-' ayor I \ Attest: Seal Beach, California June 10, 1996 The City Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Hastings Councilmember Fulton I Absent: Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badum, city Engineer/Director of Public Works Mr. Dorsey, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I I I 6-10-96 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Hastinqs requested that Item "K" be removed from the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Campbell requested Item "P" removed, and Mayor Forsythe requested that Resolution Number 4480 be added to the aqenda, to which the city Attorney stated that the need to consider Resolution 4480 arose after the postinq of the aqenda. Hastinqs moved, second by Brown, to amend the aqenda to include Resolution Number 4480. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastinqs None Fulton Motion carried Brown moved, second by Hastings, to approve the order of the aqenda as revised to take separate action on Items "F, K and P. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastinqs ' None Fulton Motion carried PRESENTATIONS RESOLUTION NUMBER 4475 - HONORING JEAN BETZ Resolution Number 4475 was presented to Council and read in part by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING AND RECOGNIZING JEAN BETZ FOR HER DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE." Mayor Forsythe noted that the Resolution would be formally presented at a Womens Club qatherinq on Friday. Brown moved, second by Hastinqs, to adopt Resolution Number 4475 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbeli, Forsythe"Hastinqs None Fulton Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4476 - RECOGNIZING CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS Resolution Number 4476 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSERVATION CORPS IN APPRECIATION OF THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY." The Director of Public Works offered that the Conservation Corps is an example of a positive situation, the City realizinq an opportunity to have extra work done in the community while extendinq the use of city monies. Ms. Carol Cooley, Executive Director of the Conservation Corps was introduced and in turn introduced the Recyclinq Director, Rick Stroop. Ms. Cooley explained that the work done for Seal Beach has been made possible by a recyclinq qrant, bottle bill money, throuqh the Department of Conservation, and expressed pleasure at havinq had the opportunity to serve the Seal Beach community. Members of the Corp who were present introduced themselves and noted their job titles. Brown moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution Number 4476 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastinqs None Fulton Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4477 - RECOGNIZING DARLENE "DAR" BROWN Resolution Number 4477 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING AND RECOGNIZING DARLENE "DAR" BROWN FOR REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY AT THE 59th DOD JOINT CIVILIAN ORIENTATION CONFERENCE." Ms. Brown stated it was a 6-10-96 rare privilege to have been selected from fifteen hundred nominees to participate in this conference. She said what stands out foremost in her mind are the stories told to her by the young military personnel and the officers, in turn she let them know they are strongly supported and it is recognized that their efforts overseas in peace keeping missions are just an extended effort of what keeps this United States, the states, I cities, and communities, such as Seal Beach, safe and allows all to live in peace in our nation. Ms. Brown said her contacts all now know where Seal Beach is, and that she was very proud to represent this community. In response to Counci1member Hastings, Ms. Brown advised that all recognitions are being forwarded to Secretary Perry of the Department of Defense who asked to be informed of all such community commendations, since returning home she has spoken to at least twenty organizations, and stated it is important to recognize that not only do the police, fire and paramedics keep the public safe, they are an extended arm of the military as well. Brown moved, second by Forsythe, to adopt Resolution Number 4477 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4480 - RECOGNIZING GILBERT D. SMITH - RETIREE - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Resolution Number 4480 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING AND RECOGNIZING GILBERT D. SMITH FOR HIS DEDICATED COMMUNITY SERVICE AND IN APPRECIATION FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN GOVERNMENT." Councilmember Hastings asked that the Resolution be amended to reflect the full name of Gilbert D. I Smith, the Resolution to be presented at a reception on Thursday evening. Hastings moved, second by Brown, to -adopt Resolution Number 4480 as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY CONTROL BOARD Counci1member Campbell moved to appoint Ms. Donna McGuire as the District Four representative to the Environmental Quality Control Board for the full four year term expiring July, 2000. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Terri Quinlan, resident and public access producer, made reference to the comments at the last meeting by the cable franchise consultant. She noted that the producers had requested that a consultant be retained in order to be apprised of the franchise I as it currently exists and any non-compliance with it. Ms. Quinlan questioned whether the choice of consultant was appropriate, asked that his retention be rescinded, that the Request for Proposals be reissued and its distribution be expanded. She ques~ion by what means the mailing list was compiled as she had knowledge of an active consulting firm in Northern California that did not receive notice of the RFP, suggesting that possibly another consultant might look more favorably for the best interest of public access.- Ms. Quinlan recalled a comment made by the consultant with regard to having to tear up streets to install cable, yet from the research of I I I 6-10-96 the producers that is seldom found to be the case, she disputed the statement that public access is becoming less common in most cities, therefore she was not certain this consultant would work for the best interest of public access or the Foundation, and claimed to have knowledge of RFP's being rescinded. The city Manager responded that it appears there may be some confusion as to the role of the cable consultant in the franchise negotiations, that individual not in a position to make decisions for the community as to whether it should prioritize public access or any other feature of the cable franchise, and although there may have been a perception by some at the last meeting that the consultant was biased against public access and programming, that is not felt to be the case, rather, he may have been bringing to attention certain things that the city needs to be aware of, this consultant also has good Southern California experience which may be of benefit to Seal Beach. Ms. Quinlan noted that of the two cities which she was aware of having retained this consultant neither have public access. Ms. Fran Johnson, Coastline Drive, expressed her opinion that Seal Beach has a good public access program, also objected to the Coastal Commission hearing on the Bolsa Chica being held in Marin County. Ms. Johnson thanked everyone who attended the Los Alamitos Race Track and Weiner Races to benefit the Friends of the Animal Care Center, stated the Track has offered to host a similar event next year, and reported that the strawberry Festival was a success as well. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "0" Hastings moved, second by Brown, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "F, K and P", removed for separate consideration. E. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. G. Approved regular demands numbered 12642 through 12782 in the amount of $824,406.97, payroll demands numbered 17081 through 17278 in the amount of $282,873.47, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. H. Received and filed the status report regarding the preparation of a Los Alamitos Channel Project Report, and instructed staff to forward same to the Planning Commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. Authorized staff to distribute the Request For Qualifications - Fiscal Impact Report Consultants, initiate a consultant interview process to select three firms to serve the City on a rotating basis, and select a firm to prepare the fiscal impact report for the Hellman Ranch Specific Plan Amendment. I. J. Received and filed the staff report, instructed the Mayor to sign the proposed response letter to the Negative Declaration, Sunset Harbour Lease Agreement, and instructed 6-10-96 staff to forward same to the Planning Commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. L. Approved the fifth amendment/renewal of the Joint Solid Waste Management Services Agreement between the cities of Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Cypress, and La Palma for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and authorized the Mayor to execute same on behalf of this City. I M. Adopted Ordinance Number 1404 entitled "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PUBLIC LEASE BACK OF CERTAIN FACILITIES WITH THE COUNTYWIDE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1404 was waived. N. Adopted Resolution Number 4478 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (FY's 1997, 1998 and 1999)" and authorized the Mayor to execute the Cooperation Agreement on behalf of the City. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4478 was waived. Continued consideration of the Joint Powers Agreement establishing an Orange County Council of Governments until the meeting of June 24th, as requested by the city Manager, to allow time to further pursue the issue of direct representation. Q. Approved renewal of the Agreement for Law Enforcement Court Liaison Services between the cities of Seal Beach, Cypress, and Los Alamitos for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, and authorized the City Manager to execute the renewal Agreement on behalf of the City. O. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion .carried u. '.. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "F" - MINUTES Brown moved, second by Hastings, to approve the minutes of the May 20th, 1996 special meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Brown, Forsythe, Hastings None Campbell Fulton Motion car,ried I ITEM "K" - BOLSA CHICA LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT - RESPONSE LETTER Councilmember Hastings announced, for information of the public, that Seal Beach is doing all it can to save the Bolsa Chica for future generations, commended Mr. Whittenberg, Mr. Badum,' and Mr. Curtis for their extraordinary efforts to attain that goal, and acknowledged more specifically the well written response letter to the California Coastal Commission. It was mentioned I I I , . 6-10-96 that the Coastal Commission public hearing relating to the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan Amendment is scheduled to be held at the Marin County civic center, San Rafael, on June 12th, and objection was raised to the hearing being moved out of this area as well as the inadequate period of time to allow written public comments. Brown moved, second by Hastings, to authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter on behalf of the City, that the letter be forwarded to the California Coastal 'Commission regarding the public hearing to consider the Bolsa Chica Land Use Plan Amendment 1-95 and Implementing Actions Program, and instructed staff to forward same to the Planning Commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried "P" - LEASE AMENDMENT - SEAL BEACH ANGLERS (SPORTFISHINGl In response to inquiries of Councilmember Campbell, the City Manager responded that the City lifeguard boat can also use the pier boat landings and there is no cost involved to do so regardless of the contract with Seal Beach Anglers. At the request of Councilmember Hastings, the Manager explained that this item relates to an amendment of the lease with Seal Beach Anglers, the sportfishing operation, the amendment resolves the issue of the termination of the tram service as well as restricting and regulating private vehicles driving on the pier with respect to maintenance and liability, addresses boat landings, attempts to coordinate use of the ramps, and extends the lease for a period of five years to October, 2011. He clarified that the lease provides that the City has the authority to. totally prohibit vehicles from operating on the pier so long as the City provides some means of transport for equipment, supplies, or money, noting that at present only one vehicle is permitted on the pier at any given time, the type and size of vehicle will be regulated. Campbell moved, second by Brown, to approve the second amendment of the lease between Seal Beach Anglers and the city of Seal Beach as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4479 - CITY EV-READY COMMUNITY PROGRAM Resolution Number 4479 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENDORSING AND INITIATING THE CITY'S EV-READY COMMUNITY PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4479 was waived. The Director of Development Services reported this item relates to the participation in a joint application by nine Orange County cities seeking funds through the South Coast Air Quality District for the provision of electric vehicle charging facilities for each of those communities. He noted for Seal Beach that would be a four vehicle charging station at the beach parking lot for public use and a private charging station at the City Yard for up to three city vehicles, those vehicles initially anticipated to be used for parking control, the senior volunteer program, and possibly building inspection services, the funding for this program is fifty percent from the Air Quality Management District and a fifty percent match by the city from dedicated AB 2766 program funds which must be used for projects dedic~ted to improving air quality in the local community. Benefits to the City are not only the capability to use non-polluting vehicles but also offers an attraction to persons who acquire electric vehicles to visit the beach and 6-10-96 charge their vehicle at the same time. It was noted that in the other cities charging stations may be located in the larger shopping centers, transportation centers, etc. He mentioned that the electric vehicles are scheduled'to be available about August or September. The Director noted that this application is required to be submitted by June 18th and the Resolution is required to stipulate that the City will consider amendments to I the Code in the future to make the city more electric vehicle- friendly, examples of those amendments would be electric vehicle charging mechanisms for private residential new construction, which is already a standard in some cities, a requirement for charging stations for new commercial development, etc., to which he reminded that by year 2003 ten percent of all new vehicles ' sold in the State of California will be required to be electric. To an inquiry as to who will pay for the electricity for public use of the charge station in the beach lot, the Director responded that that decision has not been made however given the benefit of visitors coming to the beach by means of a non- polluting vehicle, one possibility would be to not charge the parking lot rate or that no charge be made for the vehicle charge as the cost will be fairly minimal, about twenty-five cents per hour. Councilmember Hastings expressed her opinion that it would be inappropriate to place such installations in the 8th Street beach lot given the amount of activity at that location, the First Street lot would be preferred. The Director explained that a location needs to be designated in the Resolution as the AQMD will be evaluating and ranking each location for funding purposes. councilmember Hastings suggested that 1st Street be substituted for the 8th Street lot. As to the style of the charger, the Director described them as a pedestal mount about forty-eight inches high, eighteen inches wide, twelve inches deep, a self-contained unit, somewhat I similar to a parking meter. He said as viewed by staff the activities of the Main Street Specific Plan tend to tie into the goal of encouraging people with this type of vehicle to come into the City and take advantage of Main Street without having to walk from the 1st Street beach lot. Mayor Forsythe suggested that a charger could be placed out of the way along the wall near the Lifeguard station, to which Councilmember Hastings concurred. The Director noted that there will likely not be many of these vehicles initially as the price will be about $25,000, yet it was felt that the city would want to take advantage of ' the fifty-fifty matching funds for the charging stations now as that opportunity may not be available in the- future therefore the city would need to fund the chargers. with regard to when bids will be sought for the vehicles, the Director explained that will not occur until after it is known if the grant is approved, likely not until the end of the'year, also, a small pickup vehicle will not be available until early 1997. Brown moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution ' Number 4479 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried BEACH PARKING LOTS - VEHICULAR UTILIZATION I with the Main Street Specific Plan in mind and the understanding that the beach parking lots are under-utilized, the"City Manager reported that several months ago staff began looking at ' . alternative parking systems that could be implemented with the thought of maintaining or increasing the, revenue generated from those lots, improving the parking conditions for the Main Street business district, possible reduction of the number 'of cars' parked on the residential streets, looking at' traffic' patterns, the impacts on Ocean and Main Street, etc., however it was' ", realized that there was virtually no data available~on which-to I I I ~d!\r' : 6-10-96 base such analysis even though past parking studies concluded that parking deficiencies could be resolved through utilization of the beach. lots. He pointed'out the dramatically different conditions of the beach parking lots for four to five months as compared to the remaining months of the year, therefore to convert to an hourly pay-as-you-leave system under those conditions would likely create some difficulties, an example would be traffic congestion on Ocean and Main should vehicles exit the lots from 8th street rather than from 8th and 10th street as they do now. The Manager reported that about five different types of equipment were looked into, sophisticated equipment with the latest automation technology, capable of calculating the parking fee based upon an-hourly rate, which may be the most efficient system for those lots, however said there is a lack of existing statistics and experience to implement a graduated rate program for peak and non-peak days. He said at this point he would recommend consideration of the pay-as-you- leave, graduated rate system sometime after the peak season, suggesting however that that type of arrangement could possibly be tested at.some point during the summer months, with an evaluation of the impact on revenues as well. He mentioned that a seventy-five to eighty-five percent capacity day at the $6 flat rate is likely a maximum revenue day, therefore to reduce the rate or implement a graduated rate under those conditions would not be an advisable financial situation, yet on the other hand on a low capacity day a reduced rate may actually increase revenue through greater utilization. This concept would generally be a reduced rate from 6:00 until 9:00 a.m., a flat rate from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and a reduced rate thereafter until 10:00 p.m., .also the rates could be adjusted dependant upon weather conditions as an example. Comment was made that there does need to be some degree of consistency of the rates for information of the public. A visual and oral presentation.was made of.the.alternative..parking systems, .the. various rate structures, the benefits and negatives thereof, equipment investment, etc. Councilmember Campbell inquired if .it is felt the low tech, pay-as-you-leave, variable rate system will not generate the revenue as compared to a graduated rate system, and logistics aside, stated her.feeling that the variable rate is more equitable and would likely generate more revenue simply due to the fact that more cars would utilize the lots. Councilmember Hastings noted her preference for a fully automated system, yet said she recognized the need for some statistical~data, her preference also would be a.$l.per hour fee which might encourage greater utilization of these lots. It was pointed out that the Main street Specific Plan states that there is adequate parking spaces, the goal is to better manage the parking, also that the statistics gathered during this year will likely bring..about a better parking system... .Brown .moved, second by Hastings, to approve the proposed summer and winter parking systems for the beach parking lots for a one-year evaluation period. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried SITE LEASE AGREEMENT - COX CALIFORNIA PCS. INC. The. City Manager stated this item proposes.tqe ~nstallation of cell phone. antennas onto the railing of the city Hall clock tower, which is not believed will be visible from the street leve~, in turn the City will receive $12,000 per year, increased .by th~ee percent on the anniversary date, plus $10,000 for repair of.~hexoof and decking,of the tower. ,With regard to., twenty~four;hou~ access, the ,Manager adv.ised that the Police " Department would provide access to the building if the need arises, and.with,regard to interference with communications he 6-10-96 stated these antennas will have no impact on or interference with the 800 MHz communication system. As to 'quiet enjoyment of the premises' the City Attorney advised that is a legal term meaning the lessee will be allowed to use the City facility. Hastings moved, second by Campbell, to approve the site Lease Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Cox California PCS, Inc. for the installation and maintenance of mobilel wireless I communications facilities on the city Hall clock tower for the term of five years with the option of five five-year extensions. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried BRIGGEMAN DISPOSAL - AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - RECYCLING I GREENWASTE PROGRAMS The City Manager presented the staff report, noted the requireme~t of the California Integrated Waste Management Act. CAB 939) to reduce the tonnage of refuse to landfills by twenty- five percent by 1995 and fifty percent by the year 2000, Seal Beach having met the twenty-five percent reduction through its recycling program however the fifty percent reduction will need to be accomplished through a greenwaste program. He reported that the refuse contractor has developed a greenwaste program that is anticipated to be implemented by August for all areas of the City except Leisure World and Old Town inasmuch as there is insufficient greenwaste generated from the Old Town area, however includes the area known as the Gold Coast, with the understanding that the city, within sixty days, prepares a comprehensive franchise renewal for an additional three years in return for implementing the greenwaste program, including all equipment, and without any rate increase to the customer or the I City. He explained that the program will involve a third trash receptacle with pick-up'on the regular refuse collection day, if the greenwaste program does not accomplish the fifty percent reduction then a recycling program will be implemented for Old Town however recycling in the downtown area is difficult given the narrow alleys, etc. Mr. Briggeman explained that the size of the container will be one hundred gallons for those residences that currently have that size and sixty gallons to those having sixty gallon bins, if a greenwaste container is not desired it will be taken back. In addition he said a great effort is being put forth to recycle construction and demolition waste, wood as an example is collected and taken to a pallet company, noting that the recycling of some goods is less expensive than others, and brought attention to the tremendous recycling effort of Rockwell International which is a large portion of the City'S waste stream, also, it is not felt that greenwaste containers will be distributed to Riverbeach or the Bridgeport area given the limited amount of space on those lots, unless the property owner desires. It was pointed out that the container color will be green. Councilmember Campbell said her preference would be for smaller bins and a twice a week pickup, citing the fact that the containers are difficult to store given their size. Mr. Briggeman acknowledged that the size of bins is a problem in every community. Councilman Brown suggested a cost I comparison of smaller containers and twice a week pickup. Mr. Briggeman clarified that when the recycling program was implemented the once per week collection was put into place in order to keep the rates down, noted also that the life of a container is about ten years. He confirmed that all properties in the affected areas will be provided a bin however if not . wanted it will be removed, also, a smalle~ bin will be provided if desired. He pointed out that this community made a considerable adjustment when the refuse service changed from . twice to once a week, however Seal Beach has done very well with reducing its waste stream. Mr. Briggeman confirmed-that the'" I I I 0; .~~ '. '.. . . 6-10-96 residents will be provided guidelines for the greenwaste program and personnel will be available to respond to questions of residents at his office. Brown moved, second by Hastings, to approve the amendment to the Refuse Franchise with Briggeman Disposal, providing for a greenwaste recycling program. The City Attorney requested that the date of June 1st be changed to August 1st, clarified that Riverbeach is excepted from the greenwaste program as is Bridgeport, yet the area known as the Gold Coast is included. The Manager suggested language to read 'the contractor shall provide a container for gree~waste for each resident except for those located in the Old Town, Bridgeport, Riverbeach areas and Leisure World but including the area known as the Gold Coast.' Those changes were accepted by the maker and second of the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to declare a recess at 8:48 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:56 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order. with consent of the Council, Councilman Brown reported that he and others spoke with Supervisor Silva in an attempt to develop a strategy to have the sound wall adjacent to Leisure World. placed back on the project list, which was approved some years ago then removed due to the lack of funding, at this point it appears that the sound wall has now been placed at the top of the list of projects for this coming year, is to be forwarded to the California Transportation Commission and at least preliminarily there is a positive opinion that it may be approved for construction. PUBLIC HEARING I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1405 -.ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 95-1 - BANNER ADVERTISEMENTS Mayor Forsythe declared' the publip hearing open to consider Zone Text Amendment 95-1 regarding banner advertisements. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law and reported no.communications received either for or against this item. The Director of Development. Services. presented the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt standards for the utilization of temporary banners by businesses within the commercial zones of the City, where current Code does not allow the use of temporary banners on commercial property. He reported the Planning Commission received considerable input . from business persons primarily located along Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, additional meetings were held between City staff, the Business Association and Rossmoor Center, which resulted in further recommendations to and revisions by the Commission~ . The Director stated the basic provisions, as . recommended by the Commission, provides for definitions of a banner and temporary sign, will allQw the use of banners in all commercial zones of the city subject to the regulations adopted, requires a permit to be issued by the City prior to displaying a banner on .a commercial property, allows only one banner per building space that faces either a public street or parking lot, will allow display of a banner for no more than ninety days in a calendar year, restricts continuous display of a banner to ~hirty days, will require a six day break between the display of a banner, the size of a banner is. restricted to the same size.as a building., identification .sign, thirty square..feet on properties that front a street with a speed limit of less than thirty-five miles per hour and up to forty-five square feet of.signage,on a 6-10-96 street having a speed limit of thirty-five miles per hour or . greater, which is the maximum size, banners can not be used as a business 'identification sign, would not allow banners on a roof however they may be placed under an overhang on the city right- of-way as long as the bottom of the banner is more than eight feet above the sidewalk, and when the permit is issued the banner must be brought to city Hall and it will be noted on the I banner when it must be removed. Although not a part of the Ordinance it was also recommended that once the Ordinance has been in effect for six months this matter be scheduled for review and evaluation by the Commission. The Director mentioned also that if the Ordinanc~ is adopted, prior to its effective date staff will schedule meetings with the Business Associations, the Chamber of Commerce, etc. to provide them with copies of the Ordinance, the permit application, and explain the processes involved. Councilmember Campbell mentioned that the Planning commission approached this matter from the standpoint that these regulations had to be of benefit to and work for the business community, thus the meetings with staff to develop regulations that they could accept, however a review after six months was requested. To a question of Council, the City Engineer stated the speed limit on Seal Beach Boulevard south of Pacific Coast Highway is thirty-five miles per hour, and the Director of Development Services clarified that a forty-five square foot banner would be allowed if the building is forty- five feet wide, the size is calculated as one square foot of signage per linear foot of building up to a maximum of forty- five square feet. Councilmember Hastings expressed her opinion that this will visually impact Seal Beach Boulevard as an entrance into the city by allowing the extra half foot, aesthetics being one thing that should be looked at during the six month review, and inquired if this will apply to owners of I rental property. The Director clarified that these regulations apply only to commercially zoned properties, residential properties are covered by different regulations, some banner type signage is allowed however the size is restricted, and offered to provide the Council with a report regarding those regulations for review. The Director noted that letters directed to the Commission from various businesses were included as an attachment to the staff report to the Council. There being no comments from the audience, Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Forsythe stated her desire to discourage Day-Glo or fluorescent colors and allow only complimentary primary colors, said six days between the display of a banner is too brief, fourteen would be acceptable however thirty would be preferred. Councilmember Campbell said the number of days were changed primarily due to the maximum days allowed per year, seasonal display was another concern. It was clarified that a banner is proposed to be allowed to be displayed continuously for thirty days maximum with a six day break, even though a sixty day display was the request from a business. Councilmember Campbell expressed her view that a fourteen day break for seasonal displays is too long. Mayor Forsythe pointed out that the more frequent or lengthier display looses its effectiveness. I Councilmember Hastings mentioned that the close proximity of residential properties must also.be kept in mind. With regard to item ilL" of the ordinance, amortization period, Mayor Forsythe requested clarifying language possibly to the effect 'temporary banners which do not conform to this Ordinance shall, upon adoption of this ordinance, within 30 days, be removed or made to conform.' Mayor Forsythe expressed her desire that the businesses be sensitive to the atmosphere of Old Town Main Street when proposing to display banners. ',., I I I ; ;!,l'" . "i 6-10-96 Councilman Brown moved to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1405 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING ARTICLE 18, SIGN PROVISIONS, TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE DISPLAY OF TEMPORARY ADVERTISING BANNERS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 95-1)" as amended to include additional language regarding the amortization period, restriction of Day-Glo and fluorescent colors, and banner display break of fourteen rather than six days. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1405 was waived. AYES: NOES: ABSENT : Brown, Campbell, Forsythe, Hastings None Fulton Motion carried CITY MANAGER REPORTS The city Manager reported that discussions are taking place with a company known as CE Sports proposing to stage an Extreme Skateboarding event in the 10th Street parking lot during the month of July, the same day as the 'Rough Water Swim, which could mean significant revenue inasmuch as they would be in the City for nearly a week which includes the set up and take down, the Police Department has done a historical review in other communities where similar events have been staged, parking, a shuttle, noise and other issues continue to be discussed. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Campbell 'stated she is in the process of setting up neighborhood committees for College Park East, park improvements, safety, landscaping, Base liaison, development oversight, disaster preparedness, as examples, and invited anyone having an interest to call her. Counci1member Hastings reported having been contacted by participants in the Sun N' Fun Preschool who are interested in making some improvements to the school however would like some assurance from the City that they can continue to occupy their building before doing so. The ,City Manager stated he wrote to the Preschool this past Friday regarding the status of their request. As to the volleyball tournament, he reported discussions have been on and off and it appears at this time that that activity will not be held in Seal Beach this year. The Manager requested the scheduling of a budget workshop with the Council, also advised that city staff will be participating in a disaster preparedness workshop on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. He assured Councilmember Campbell that members of the Council would be welcome to attend as well. III .... ,.../ .... ORAL COMMUNICATIONS _ There were no further Oral Communications. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the .Council, .to adj ourn .until Monday, June 17th at 5: 30 p. m.. for.a .budget workshop. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:29 p.m. ... of the '0 ....... . . '.. ~ , lerk and ex-off1c10 of Seal Beach ". ...... . ., .' , : .' . ~ 6-10-96 / 6-17-96 Approved: Attest: -d,-,~ Il !/? /~""y/h Ma or I Seal Beach, California June 17, 1996 The city Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 5:30 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Campbell, Fulton, Hastings None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mrs. Stoddard, Director of Administrative Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I BUDGET WORKSHOP The City Manager presented the proposed 1996/1997 fiscal year budget and a five year Capital Improvement Program. He commenced an overview of the proposed budget with the anticipated revenues and fund balances. Some of the discussion and comments were as follows: * * The Utility Users Tax accounts for about one-third of the General Fund revenues; some means to reduce the dependency on that revenue source needs to be looked into; estimated cumulative refund of the Utility Tax increase, should that become necessary after the November election, could be in the millions; in the . interim it is recommended that the budget be adopted, that a contingency plan be developed, as well as consideration of a ballot measure relating to the Utility Users Tax; justification for the UUT will need to be develop~d as to reduction of services, personnel, etc.; if Utility Users Tax measure did not pass, an alternative .' would be an assessment district. I The budget is balanced, makes some strides towards meeting mandated reserves, $300,000 for Compensated Absenses with a deficiency'of $650,000, $300,000 for the Self-Insurance Retention, a deficiency of $600,000, and $600,000 towards the Charter required Cash Basis Fund, a $400,000 deficiency. . ," ..\ .~l _ . .