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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1994-06-13 I I I 5-23-94 / 6-13-94 the presence at this meeting of the Orange county News reporters. Mr. Jim Klisanin, 122 - 7th street, claimed that for the five month period prior to the election his opponent and supporters used the Council meetings as a platform. He described his council election experience as sad, trying to beat an opponent is one thing, trying to ruin ones reputation and income in the community is another. He said he wished to clarify comments that were repeatedly brought up during the campaign process, he confirmed that his real estate license was revoked as a result of a trust fund matter for a laundromat, yet claimed that the campaigners stopped short of the truth whereby he had been issued a restricted license for one year, allowing him to do any real estate function that he had previously done with the exception of having persons work under him, and that was handled through his business partnership. Mr. Klisanin stated he never said he supported the Bolsa Chica project and/or widening of Pacific Coast Highway, did not support parking on the greenbelt, that he is not a developer, rather a school teacher who works in real estate, that he has worked hard for this community and will continue to do so, and reported Main street merchants having been intimidated for having his campaign signs in their businesses. Councilmember Forsythe said it was her understanding that Orange county News was present merely to cover the pier fire situation. The Mayor again expressed his thoughts that the election is over, it was not pleasant, however it is now time for the Council to work together on city business. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to declare a recess at 8:52 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:57 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. There being no further comments, Oral Communications were declared closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, June 13th at 6:30 p.m. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. r; I, ; \ ' " , C', yl Clerk an c(i:ty of Seal ~ I . i . / I / /' R~o clerk of the Approved: Attest: Seal Beach, California June 13, 1994 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:31 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. 6-13-94 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brown Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo Absent: Councilmember Hastings It was the consensus of the Council to excuse the absence of Councilmember Hastings from this meeting. I Also present: Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Doane moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried CLOSED SESSION By unanimous consent, the city Council adjourned to Closed Session in the City Manager's Conference Room at 6:34 p.m. to discuss the items listed on the agenda, to confer with the city's labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 relating to the meet and confer process with the Police Officers' Association and the Orange County Employees' Association, and to confer with the City's real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8 regarding the Zoeter Place property. The Council reconvened at 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the items listed on the agenda and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of adjourn the meeting I consent of the council, to the Attest: Seal Beach, California June 13, 1994 I The city Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. . I I I 6-13-94 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brown Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo Absent: Councilmember Hastings Laszlo moved, second by Doane, to excuse the absence of Councilmember Hastings from this meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA The City Manager requested that Item "CC", a proposed resolution establishing policies, procedures and regulations governing the reservation and use of City parks and athletic fields, be removed from consideration at this meeting. No further action was taken regarding the arrangement of the agenda. PRESENTATIONS VOLUNTEER CONNECTION Ms. Beckey Esparza presented the city with a commemorative flag in recognition of participating in the second annual Volunteer Connection Day, April 23rd. She noted that through such participation some nine thousand volunteers worked on seventy projects throughout the county including graffiti removal, beach and parks cleanup, repairs and gardening for the elderly homebound, and food collection for the needy. Ms. Esparza requested that the flag be displayed next year from April 16th through Volunteer Connection Day, April 22nd, 1995. Ms. KathLeen McGlynn, Recreation Supervisor, accepted the flag on behalf of the City, and noted that the project of the local volunteer connection group was the cleaning of Heather Park, and that this program may be linked with the Spring 10K run next year. RECOGNITION - OFFICER GARY KROGMAN Mayor Brown introduced Police Officer Gary Krogman and recognized him for having been chosen as the Rotary Officer of the Year, Orange County Vehicle Theft Officer of the Year, and the recipient of the Award of Merit from the American Legion. The Mayor noted Officer Krogman's graduation from the Orange County Sheriff's Academy, seventh overall. from a class of seventy-eight, and conveyed pride in having him as a member of the Seal Beach Department since 1987. INTRODUCTION - SERGEANT DONALD DYE Chief Stearns introduced Donald Dye, member of the Seal Beach Police Department recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant. The Chief noted that Sergeant Dye has been a police officer for fifteen years, five with the City of Seal Beach, was previously assigned to the detective bureau, will be acting in the capacity of reserve officer coordinator, is a board member of the Chamber of commerce, plans to continue his education, and introduced Mrs. Dye and their five month old son. Mrs. Dye officially presented the Sergeant badge to her husband. The Council acknowledged and congratulated the Sergeant on his promotion. 6-13-94 RESOLUTION NUMBER 4303 - COMMENDING SEAL BEACH LIFEGUARDS Resolution Number 4303 was read in full by the Mayor entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MEMBERS OF THE SEAL BEACH LIFEGUARD DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN RESPONSE TO THE MUNICIPAL PIER FIRE." Former Lifeguard Chief, Dan Dorsey, acknowledged each of the lifeguards and described their specific I function during the May 21st fire. Mr. Dorsey noted that the guards discharged their responsibilities with little or no supervision and that they, and the other lifeguards, are an asset to the City of Seal Beach. Lifeguard A. J. Summers commended Mr. Dorsey as the Chief of the lifeguard team during the pier fire, providing communications and coordinating all efforts. Copies of the commending Resolution were presented to each guard and the Lifeguard Department. Laszlo moved, second by Forsythe, to adopt Resolution Number 4303 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Ron Diller, 1620 catalina Avenue, recalled his comments at the last meeting claiming an attempt at political censorship of his public access television show and a request that his complaint be investigated, to which he said the District One Councilmember was quoted as dismissing his complaint, and whether or not the attempted political censorship was accomplished he said the issue is the conduct and behavior that would allow that to be attempted. He said the Councilmember deemed this to simply be a SCheduling issue, to which he felt it odd that certain Cable Foundation members would break a precedent and become involved in program scheduling, adding his belief that if the Councilmember had been desirous of appearing on his show the Foundation appointees would not have attempted to cancel the show. Mr. Diller questioned the meaning of over-exercising his rights as he alleged was stated to him after the last meeting. Mr. Diller requested that his complaint be placed on an upcoming agenda or referred to staff. Mr. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, announced the recent election of former Seal Beach resident Jesse Rountree to the Sonora County Board of supervisors. To a question of Mr. Bob Rence, College Park West, the City Manager explained that the proposed park use regulations, item "CC", is being removed from consideration at this meeting. There being no 'further comments, Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications closed. I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "Y" Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "Q" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Doane moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "Q", as presented. 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 after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I' F. Approved regular demands numbered 5556 through 5770 in the amount of $853,048.00 and payroll demands numbered 6686 through 7062 in the amount of $573,892.23 as ,f, '.' approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. G. Adopted Resolution Number 4304 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES RAMS REMAINING IN ANAHEIM. AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4304 was waived. I H. Authorized the Mayor to sign the formal response letter regarding the Coastal Commission Proposed Guidance on Beach Curfews, and received and filed the staff report. I. Approved the minutes of the May 23, 1994 regular adjourned and regular meetings. J. Adopted Resolution Number 4305 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INTO A COUNTYWIDE RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4305 was waived. K. Authorized the Mayor to sign the response letter relating to consideration of the Balanced Development Issue, as requested by the Southern California Association of Governments, received and filed the staff report and instructed staff to forward same to the Planning commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. I L. Approved the contract renewal for joint solid waste management services with the cities of Cypress, La Palma and Los Alamitos. M. Received and filed the staff report with regard to the Status Report - 1994 Legislative Session, and instructed that the report be forwarded to the Planning Commission for information purposes. N. Approved the one year extension of the Seal Beach/Orange County fire services agreement for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. O. Approved renewal of the Agreement with the County of Orange for Animal Control and Shelter Services for the period July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. I P. Adopted Resolution Number 4306 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH IN SUPPORT OF THE DISNEY CLASSIC ANNUAL EVENT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4306 was waived. R. Adopted Resolution Number 4307 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE , 6-13-94 6-13-94 CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING DAVID SPENCER KIMBALL FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4307 was waived. S. Adopted Resolution Number 4308 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING PATRICK RYAN BOWEN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4308 was waived. I T. Adopted Resolution Number 4309 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MICHAEL JESSE BOWEN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4309 was waived. U. Adopted Resolution Number 4310 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING ADAM TRENT JORGENSEN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4310 was waived. V. Adopted Resolution Number 4311 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING ERIC HUGO JORGENSEN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4311 was waived. I W. Bids were received on March 21, 1994 for one 4 x 4 Extra Cab Truck for the Lifeguard Department as follows: Showcase Chevrolet Toyota of Cerritos Cabe Brothers Toyota $ 16,809.03 18,631.05 18,876.72 Awarded the bid for one 4 x 4 Extra Cab Truck to the lowest responsible bidder, Cabe Brothers Toyota, in the amount of $18,876.72, and rejected the bid of Showcase Chevrolet as not meeting. the bid specifications and Toyota of Cerritos as being unable to deliver their bid as it related to color and type of transmission. x. Approved amendment of the West Orange County Water Board Joint Powers Agreement to reflect the change of fiscal year from July 1 to October 1. I Y. Ratified the 1994/95 West Orange County Water Board budget as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried I I I 'it ~~ ~ ,f 6-13-94 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "0" - AIR OUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN As a point of information and potential future impact, councilman Laszlo noted one proposal of the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan is to require shopping centers to charge a fee to park in their lots. Laszlo moved, second by Forsythe, to receive and file the report regarding the 1994 Air Quality Management Plan - SCAQMD, and that the report be forwarded to the Planning commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for information purposes. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried APPOINTMENT - AREA AGENCY ON AGING - TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Mayor Brown requested that this item be held over until the next meeting to allow confirmation of a potential appointee to this committee. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4312 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Resolution Number 4312 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4237." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4312 was waived. Forsythe moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4312 as amended to reflect the Mayoral appointments. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried RENAMING CITY PARK SITES Councilman Laszlo reported requests of College Park East residents that certain parks in that area be renamed to reflect their street location. Ms. Dorothy Whyte, College Park East resident, said that at the last Neighborhood Association meeting approximately thirty-five persons signed a petition in favor of changing the name of Gummere Park to Bluebell Park and Shappel Park to Almond Park. Mayor Brown asked that residents within a reasonable area of the parks be notified of this consideration. councilman Laszlo moved to refer this matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilmember Forsythe seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried Councilman Laszlo mentioned that the park areas within College Park East are very small, none large enough for a baseball diamond, however acknowledged College Park located across Lampson Avenue. He announced the upcoming earthquake safety program to be held at Heather Park on June 25th. PROPOSED RESOLUTION - POLICIES I PROCEDURES I REGULATIONS - CITY PARK USE The City Manager asked that the park use policies/regulations be held over for further staff review. Doane moved, second by Forsythe, to remove this item from the agenda. 6-13-94 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried STATUS REPORT - PIER REPAIR The City Manager reported the contractor has been authorized to proceed wi~h the repair of the 1992 pier fire damages, explained I that mater~als for repair of the recent fire are not available locally therefore delivery of the necessary timbers for repair of the 1994 fire will not be delivered for at least six to seven weeks once ordered. He noted that the 1992 repairs are anticipated,to be completed within ten working days, a temporary structure w~ll then be placed over the 1994 burn area with an anticipated pier reopening within two weeks, the pier to then be open until about the third week of september whereupon the 1994 perma~ent repairs could be made, and mentioned that the insurance company is in agreement with this scheduling. The Manager pointed out that certain modifications to the location of the utilities are going to be recommended which will result in some direct expense to the City, however that work can be accomplished while the pier is open. The Mayor reported having written several letters to companies that may be inclined to donate towards the pier repair, thus far one response has been received advising that the request has been forwarded to their finance committee. BUDGET HEARING Noting that the proposed 1994/95 budget has not yet been completed, the city Manager offered that staff could provide a draft budget to Council by the following week, a hearing could be scheduled for the last meeting of June, resulting in an adopted budget by July 1st, however explained that the draft I would be an estimate in that the cost of sand, the pier utility relocation, etc. are unknown at this point in time, as is the actions of the State that will likely not be known before January. He pointed out that there is no State law or legal requirement for cities to adopt a budget by July 1st or even have a budget, therefore if it is the desire of the Council to postpone adoption of a budget, a resolution could be prepared for consideration at next meeting to continue appropriations for payroll and on-going contractual and service obligations, the budget hearing could then be held during the month of July. Members of the Council indicated their preference to avoid any duplication of effort on the part of staff, that budget consideration be postponed until more accurate numbers are known, and preference would be that any pertinent budget information be provided the Council informally in lieu of a draft budget at this time. Forsythe moved, second by Doane, to allow staff additional time to acquire budgetary figures that are yet unknown. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried SAND REPLENISHMENT UPDATE I The city Manager reported the Army Corps of Engineers has initiated the public comment period which runs through June 21st, thereafter the Corps will make their comments to the City, that approvals and conditional approvals have been obtained from all other agencies, a meeting is scheduled with Moffat and NiChol and the general contractor and once a firm price for the sand is determined that information will be presented to'Council with a request to proceed. He noted that the contractor is not prepared to move the sand at this point in time. I I I 6-13-94 COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilman Doane mentioned a problem in Leisure World where the equipment that removes gravel from the roofs in preparation for re-roofing is extremely loud and most likely exceeds the city noise standards. He requested the City review of the noise standards and determine if they can be applied to the contractors in Leisure World, possibly require that they use some type of sound buffer on their equipment. He asked that this concern be placed on a future agenda. Mayor Brown mentioned that the agreements of some mutuals require the use of sound blankets which does cut down the noise. Councilmember Forsythe noted that since the repaving of Pacific Coast Highway the bike lanes nave not been replaced by CalTrans, and CalTrans has cited potential liability as a result of the width of the bridges as their reason for not replacing the lanes. She reported that City staff has been looking into some means of restoring the bike lanes given the danger of not having them delineated. Councilmember Forsythe again mentioned refuse problems associated with the overabundance of greenwaste, suggested that the refuse contractor needs to address this issue, possibly provide a seasonal pickup. Councilman Laszlo requested that a report be forthcoming from the Cable Foundation setting forth whatever problems they perceive to exist to which there was no Council objection. Mayor Brown inquired if the recent report citing the success of the recycling program thus far included Leisure World. To a question of the replacement of the sidewalk along Seal Beach Boulevard adjacent to Rossmoor, the City Manager indicated the contract for sidewalk repair was recently awarded, however indicated an uncertainty as to a specific time frame for the repairs. He noted also that the Rossmoor wall falls under a mixed ownership, some is in the City right-of-way, some is private, some easements. Councilman Laszlo said he understood replacement of the wall is to be a ballot question in November. The Mayor requested an update for information of the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bob Rense, College Park West, made reference to the proposed resolution establishing policies and rules for city parks, to which he asked if the definitions can be consistent with those in the Open Space and Recreation Element of the General Plan, also said that the resolution does not address other concerns such as animals, camping, homeless, tents, hours, open fires, parking, etc., and noted difficulty in obtaining a copy of the Edison Park License Extension covering the period of 1990 to 1995, which has been requested from the Edison Company. Mr. Jim Klisanin, 122 - 7th Street, announced the upcoming Lions Club telethon to be broadcast June 29th on the local channel to raise funds for preventable and curable blindness, the telethon one phase of the Lions International three year project called Sight First having a goal of raising $200 million, thus far over $137 million has been raised or pledged, the local Club having given about $12,000 of their $9,800 goal to date. Mr. Klisanin invited the entire community to participate in this effort. There being no further comments, Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until,June 27th at 6:15 p.m. to meet in Closed Session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:18 p.m. 6-13-94 / 6-27-94 //.----"--'\ / i i '--<<,' c,i ty / City' of c- /' / / i the Approv"", ~~ ~ ("I ?Jjayor Attest: \~((n-(// ~ /Jo / lyCe;r;>k I Seal Beach, California June 27, 1994 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brown Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager Mr. Steel, Assistant City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Forsythe moved, second by Hastings, to approve the agenda as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried CLOSED SESSION The Assistant City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6 to discuss the item listed on the agenda, a conference with the City's labor negotiator, Mr. Bankston, regarding employee negotiations with the Police Officers Association and the Orange County Employees Association. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn to Closed Session at 6:17 p.m. The Council reconvened at 6:45 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. The Assistant city Attorney reported the Council had discussed the item previously identified and that no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p;~~ / i \ . I '- City/, rk and ex-officio Cittt f Seal Beach of the