Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1994-11-14 iO~26-94 I 11-14-94 Attest: I , Seal Beach, California November 14, 1994 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:34 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brown Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was the consensus of the Council to approve the agenda as presented. I CLOSED SESSION By unanimous consent, the council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. to meet with legal counsel pursuant to government Code section 54956.9(c) with regard to initiating a potential litigation case. The Council reconvened at 6:46 p.m. with Mayor Brown calling the meeting to order. The city Attorney announced that the Council had discussed the item listed on the agenda, gave direction to legal counsel, and took no other action. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of ~~e Chair, with adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p~ (I ~, consent of the Council, to Ii C7~~ Clerk and ex-off1C C~ of Seal Beach .of the Approved: I. Attest: I I I 11-14-94 Seal Beach, California November 14, 1994 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Brown callinq the meetinq to order with the Salute to the Flaq. . ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brown Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Lasz+o Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manaqer Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mr. Whittenberq, Director of Development Services Chief Stearns, Police Department Mr. Seymour, Community Services Director Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk Mayor Brown announced that a proposal that Colleqe Park West become a qated community was not a topic of discussion at this meetinq, the staff investiqation and report on that matter continuinq. He announced also.that Exxon ~as requested that the pUblic hearinq relatinq to a zone chanqe of the Exxonl Unocal properties be postponed until the next meetinq. A member of the audience asked to pose some questions relatinq to the. zone chanqe item. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Doane requested that Item "D" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "Q" be considered out of ordar after the Presentation, that Item "T" be removed for discussion; and Councilmember Forsythe asked to comment on Item "Z". Doane moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the aqenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo None Motion carried PRESENTATION Representatives of Mothers Aqainst Drunk Drivers presented MADD Awards for outstanding Drivinq Under the Influence Enforcement between July 1, 1993 and June 30, 1994 to Police Officer Jeff Ewert for twenty-five arrests, Officer Steve Staley for twenty- eiqht arrests, and Officer Marcia Gordon for thirty-four arrests. ITEM "0" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 4344 - HONORING ROBERT PERHAM - BOY SCOUT EAGLE AWARD Resolution Number 4344 was presented to Council and read by Mayor Brown entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING ROBERT JOSEPH PERHAM FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS'OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Resolution Number 4344 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Hastinqs, to adopt Resolution Number 4344 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastinqs, Laszlo None Motion carried 11-14-94 Mayor Brown and Councilman Laszlo presented Robert with a copy of the resolution and commended his accomplishment. Robert thanked the City for allowing his Eagle Project in Gum Grove Park. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Jerry I Andersen, 1301 Sandpiper Drive, spoke to the removal of the dome from the covered roof access structure of his neighbor, expressed objection to extension of the dates of anticipated removal, and predicted that the dome removal on November 21st would again be delaye~ for one reason or another. Mr. Andersen noted his involvement in seeking removal of the dome for the past five years, and =omplained that staff has not kept him apprised of the status of this matter. He also said he did not understand why a legal action has not taken place. Mayor Brown advised Mr. Andersen that his comments were noted, and offered that this matter will likely be resolved within the next two weeks. There being n~ further comments, Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications closed. COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENT - CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE Mayor Brown appointed Ms. Phyllis Solomon as the District Two representative to the citizens Participation Committee for the unexpired term ending July, 1996. Forsythe moved, second by Doane, to confirm the appointment. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried I ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "0" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Doane moved, second by Hastings, to approve the minutes of the October 10, 1994 regular adjourned and October 10, 1994 regular meetings as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried Councilman Doane noted his abstention from voting 26th minutes as he was absent from that meeting. moved, second by Forsythe, to approve the minutes 26th, 1994 regular adjourned meeting.. on the October Hastings of the October AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brown, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Doane Motion carried ITEM "z" - APPLICATION - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Councilmember Forsythe made reference to the periodic repair and resurfacing of major city streets and invariably shortly thereafter construction takes place for a utility, cable, etc. purpose, the street o~ce again patched and not always to the I highest standard, to which she questioned the responsibility of the City to ultimately make the necessary street repairs, and suggested that possibly the cost of an overlay or repair should be calculated on a linear foot basis, to then be charged back to the agency that undertakes construction in the streets, that amount then held in a special fund for future street repairs/improvements. The city Manager said it would be necessary to research whether the City would legally have the ability to assess such a fee of the utilities, and clarified that bids for such street repair projects are calculated on a linear foot basis. Councilmember Forsythe suggested also that I I I , 11-14-94 the City monitor the quality of street replacement repair done by other agencies. councilman Doane pointed out that the utilities are allowed the right to access their facilities through roadways, etc., that right granted by the Public utilities Commission, and cited access to water 'valves of the West Orange County Water Board as an example. Councilman Laszlo indicated his understanding that other agencies were not allow such access for a year after completion of a street improvement project. In response to Council, the city Manager indicated uncertainty as to when these portions of Seal Beach Boulevard and westminster Boulevard were last resurfaced, also noted the funding is to be shared equally between the City and County. (See below for action). . ~ CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "c" thru "EE" For information of the public, Mayor Brown read a description of the items on the Consent Calendar. councilman Laszlo requested that Items "M" and "N" also be removed. Doane moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, with the exception of Items "M, N and T", to be considered separately. C. 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. E. Approved regular demands numbered 7083 through 7285 in the amount of $315,517.05 and payroll demands numbered 8917 through 9289 in the amount of $497,097.88, and directed that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for same. F. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report as of August 31, 1994. G. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report as of September 30, 1994. H. Denied the claim for damages of Mr. James Burt and referred same to the city's liability attorney and adjuster. 1. Proclaimed November 12th, 1994 as "Toastmasters Day." J. Proclaimed December 1st, 1994 as "World Aids Day." K. Proclaimed the remaining holiday months of 1994 and all of 1995 as "Buckle Up For Life Challenge." L. Acknowledged the October, 1994 as Month." . designation of. ,the month of "Domestic Violence Awareness O. Adopted Resolution Number 4342 entitled '''A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING KELLY CHRISTOPHER FLYNN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, ~ull reading of Resolution Number 4342 was w~ived. . ' 11-14-94 P. R. Adopted Resolution Number 4343 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING TYLER EDWARD LEDTERMAN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution NUmber 4343 was waived. I Adopted Resolution Number 4345 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING CLAYTON ALEXANDER RINESS FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4345 was waived. . S. Adopted Resolution NUmber 4346 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING :HRISTOPHER J. VAN LEUVEN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4346 was waived. U. Approved the contract with Willdan Associates to complete a Water Master Plan, and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City. Approved the agreement for cost Sharing of street improvements at Rossmoor Center Way between the City of Seal Beach and Century National Properties, Inc. V. I W. Adopted Resolution Number 4341 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CREATING AN AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING CITY ORDINANCE NO. 1381" (Election/Campaign Regulations). By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4341 was waived. x. Adopted Resolution Number 4347 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TURN POCKETS LOCATED AT THE MAIN STREET/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY INTERSECTION" (Holiday Parade, December 2nd). By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4347 was waived. Y. Adopted Resolution Number 4348 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #639 - A. C. OVERLAY OF SEAL BEACH BLVD., CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4348 was waived. I z. Adopted Resolution Number 4349 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE APPLICATIONS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ON SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND WESTMINSTER BOULEVARD TO THE ORANGE I I I .~'J.~. . 11-14-94 COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM" (Measure M). By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4349 was waived. AA. Adopted Resolution Number 4350 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING HOURLY WAGES FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4350 was waived. . BB. Adopted Resolution Number 4351 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4186 TO ESTABLISH A REGULAR MEETING DATE OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE" and approved Administrative Directives 1 and 2 relating to placement of "Committee Concerns" on the Committee agenda and for provision of items of interest to the Committee by staff during the period between meetings. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4351 was waived. CC. Authorized the purchase of a 1995 Turf Blazer, 47 h.p., 4-cylinder, water-cooled diesel, equipped with a front mount flail deck, from Bob Hicks T\lrf Equipment Company in the amount of $15,300 plus tax, the appropriation for same from the available General Fund balance. DD. Authorized the staging of a two. day international Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament by CE Sports on September 2nd through 4th, 1995. .' EE. Bids were solicited for Asphalt Resurfacing for a rollerblade site west of the Zoeter classroom building from: EC Construction Company Ben's Asphalt and Seal Company Bee Line Asphalt and Concrete $11,805 11,875 12,675 AYES: NOES: Accepted the proposal from EC Construction in the amount of $11,805 to resurface the Zoeter rollerblade and roller hockey r~creation area. Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS "M" and "N" Mayor Brown read for the record the "Seal Beach Naval Weapons station 50th Anniversary" Proclamation, as well as the Proclamation recognizing "Captain A. J. Gilvert, U.S.N. and the Crew of the U.S.S. Denver (LPD-9)". The Mayor introduced the Base Commander, Joe Steadley, who in turn introduced Gary Whitfield, Executive Officer of the Base, and Lt. JG Jones, Assistant Public Works Director. Noting the success of the recent Base Open House, the Commander announced that it appears likely another will be held on Armed Forces Day, the second week of May, with another Ship invited to participate as well. 11-14-94 Forsythe moved, second by Doane, to accept the proclamations, Items "M" and "N", as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEM "T" - TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT I To questions posed by Councilman Laszlo, the city Manager explained that the contract is for seven hundred seventy trees identified throughout the City, and as the work progresses, if there are diseased trees or trees causing curb and/or sidewalk problems they will then be scheduled for removal from the parkways or medians, also confirmed that funds are available for replacement of the tr'lles removed. Laszlo moved, second by Doane, to award the bid for tree trimming services to West Coast Arborists in accordance with the submitted Schedule of compensation, seven hundred seventy trees at a unit price of $39.00, or $30,030. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR XXI Mayor Brown declared the public hearing open to consider projects for Year 21 Housing/Community Development Block Grant Program funding. 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 described the nine projects recommended for consideration by the Citizens Participation committee, two of which are designated ~s priority six. The Director reported the total Year 21 funding request is $575,000, last year's funding was $95,000, and is traditionally between $50,000 to $75,000 per year. He noted that the County pays particular attention to the rating of the projects submitted, city staff makes a presentation as to the detail of the projects, and a recommendation is then forthcoming from the County's citizens Review Committee to the Board of Supervisors. There being no public comments, Mayor Brown declared the pUblic hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4352 - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR XXI Resolution Number 4352 was presented to the Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (YEAR XXI)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4352 was waived. Councilman Laszlo noted that the Girl Scout House located at 7th ~treet and Electric Avenue is in need of a new roof, suggesting it as a possible project for consideration. The Director acknowledged that the Girl Scout House is located within the program target area and it is likely the county would consider funding such project if it were to be included on the list of prioritized projects, also indicated he was not aware of any unexpended funds from previous years however if it were found that there are they could be reallocated to the roofing project, if desired, at some future time. Laszlo moved to include the Girl Scout House reroofing as item ten of the proposed Resolution. councilmember Hastings seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried I I I I I 11-14-94 The Citizens Participation Committee was commended for selecting the Youth Aftercare Program as the top priority, and the Recreation Department for their administration of that program. Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4352 as amended to include the Girl Scout House roof as priority ten. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT - FINAL DRAFT The Director of Development Services presented the staff report, explained that Assembly Bill 3001 enacted. by the State legislature in 1992, amending the Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939), and required cities and counties to prepare an additional planning document, the Nondisposal Facility Element. He noted that a nondisposal facility is defined as any solid waste facility required to obtain a solid waste facilities permit that recovers for reuse or recycling at least five percent of the materials it receives, examples of such a facility would be transfer stations, material recovery facilities, and composting facilities. The Director offered that the document has been reviewed by the county of Orange, they in turn indicated that it meets all of their requirements as well as the requirements of State law at this point, the document basically indicates that there are sufficient resources in the region for Seal Beach to recycle the amount of materials that are required by AB 939. In response. to Council, the Manager explained that dependent upon the. type of the waste collected by the City's refuse hauler, some goes to the SERRF facility in Long Beach, recyclables go to the Taormina facility, the MRF facility in Anaheim, or is transported to the County landfill. With regard to a yard waste program, staff acknowledged that such a program may be implemented by 1996, is expected to be operational for nine thousand tons per day in the year 2000, and that the agreement with Briggeman specifies that once a county program is in place the local program will commence and an appropriate container will be made available at no cost. There being no further comments, Mayor Brown declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4353 - NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT - FINAL DRAFT ADOPTION Resolution Number 4353 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FINAL DRAFT NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4353 was waived. Doane moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4353 as presented~ AYES: NOES: . . Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hast~ngs, Laszlo None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT/ZONE CHANGE - 99 and 101 MARINA DRIVE - EXXON and UNOCAL FACILITIES Mayor Brown again noted the request of Exxon Corporation that the public hearing on this matter be continued until next meeting, however declared the hearing to ~e open to receive comments from a member of the audience. Mr. Jay Bulmash, 127 Electric Avenue, said it would be his assumption that once the zoning is changed from oil extraction to residential the land value will increase, that he could see no reason why Exxon or Unocal should realize any financial gain from the change of zone, and suggested that the City acquire the property at its oil extraction value, determine its future use and then dispose of the property for a profit. The city Attorney offered that 11-14-94 the City has the power of eminent domain, the Agency as well has the power to condemn property if it is not residential, however there are a number of procedures that the City would need to do, and in looking at what may be the highest and best future use, there may not be an impact on the ultimate value of the land. Mr. Bulmash made reference to a recently published survey of beach communities from Belmont Shore to San Clemente showing an increase of their property values, all except Seal Beach, and questioned what is wrong with this community. He asked that his suggestion to obtain the property be evaluated from all aspects prior to approval of any zone change. Councilmember Hastings asked who would be responsible for any toxic waste cleanup if this property were to be abandoned, or in the case of eminent domain, would the City be responsible, noting the extensive cost of such cleanup. In response to a question of the Mayor, staff indicated that it would likely take considerable time to do a thorough evaluation of the prior comments. It was the consensus of the Council to continue the public hearing until the next regular meeting and continued thereafter if deemed necessary for further study and evaluation. It was clarified that the zone change was initiated in response to an indicated desire by residents in the vicinity.of the subject property and the city Council. LIFEGUARD HEADOUARTERS I LIFEGUARD ZERO TOWER The city Manager reported that the LifegUard Tower on the Municipal pier will likely be completed by the next Council meeting and in service by the first of the year. He noted the Tower is constructed of natural wood to which some citizens have requested that it be maintained in the natural wood tones which would require repainting at least twice a year to prevent wood discoloration, therefore is not a staff recommendation, rather, staff is recommending that it be painted in a color scheme consistent with the restaurant, sport fishing/bait house at the end of the pier. He pointed out that the present color scheme of the Lifeguard Headquarters was done in conjunction with a now canceled television show, at that time insurance monies were received and held with the understanding that the building would need to be repainted at some point, there is some graffiti on the Headquarters, its removal costly because of the color tone, and even though it may be a year before full painting is necessary, since the issue of painting Zero Tower is before the Council it was determined to consider Headquarters in conjunction therewith, and seek direction as to the installation and painting of tongue and groove siding of man-made wood which would then be consistent with the remaining pier structures. To Councilmember Hastings inquiry as to man-made wood, it was explained that it is a Cape Cod clapboard, a fabricated material, and the Manager offered to provide the Council with the specifications thereof for consideration. It was suggested that the tone of the blue-gray be a subtle, muted color. Councilman Laszlo que~tioned the need for Zero Tower, if it is going to be used, if there is personnel to man it, and what will then happen to the Headquarters. The Manager explained that Headquarters will remain as it now exists, is a separate operation, the Tower will be reactivated to its use prior to the fires, it is staffed, and in fact saves staff because services are more easily provided from that vantage point, it has the sound and speaker systems, and there is no additional budget requirement. With regard to Item "JJ", it was the consensus of the Council to authorize proceeding with the painting of Zero Tower in a light blue/gray color with white trim; and Item "II", that additional information relating to the man-made wood siding and color samples for the Lifeguard Headquarters building and garages be provided to the Council at the next meeting for consideration. I I I I I I 11-14-94 SCHOOL SPEED ZONES - BOLSA AVENUE I SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD Councilmember Forsythe noted that the engineers report relating to vehicular/pedestrian traffic in the vicinity of McGaugh School has been completed and is conclusive. She noted that this survey went somewhat further than the traffic survey in the earlier 1990'S, at this point the lowering of the speed limit surrounding McGaugh School is being recommended 'when children are present', twenty-five miles per hour on Seal Beach Boulevard within three hundred seventy-five feet from the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard with Bolsa Avenue, the existing forty mile per hour zone will conclude at Adolfo Lopez Drive with appropriate signage to alert approaching an elementary school, and Bolsa Avenue will be reduced to fifteen miles per hour from approximately one hundred twenty-five feet west of Riviera Drive. She read an excerpt from the surv~y citing Balsa as 'forty feet in width, the parking by parents on both sides of the street, thus assuming the loss of eight feet on either side of the road, twelve feet is then the travel lane, children observed darting out from between parked cars with only a few feet between the parked cars and a moving vehicle, the potential for conflict is considered excessive for twenty-five miles an hour, the situation described as mass confusion.' Councilmember Forsythe spoke favorably of the proposed resolution setting forth the lower speed limits, however stated there is more that needs to be done. Mayor Brown commended the Christopher Committee for bringing to public attention the potential dangers that have existed around McGaugh School for a number of years, this action a step in the righ~ direction. Councilmember Forsythe pointed out that McGaugh was originally a middle school, is now an elementary school, and with the increase of inter-district transfers there is considerably more commuter traffic. She cited Riviera Drive as becoming as congested as Bolsa, a school new gate has been installed on the Riviera side yet there is no sidewalk, therefore children come from between a car into the moving lane of the street to access the gate, and without a crosswalk. The Manager pointed out that if adopted the proposed resolution would implement the reduced speeds on Bolsa and Seal Beach Boulevard and authorize the installation of new signs and striping, additionally staff is continuing to work with the school on possibly right turn only exists from their parking areas, relocation of the bus stop pickup point, further evaluation of Riviera, the possibility of taking the bike lane adjacent to the school and widening the sidewalk, looking at what would be necessary and advisable for a school crossing, which is different from a pedestrian cros~ing, and the traffic loops that activate of the signals are being adjusted to accommodate the speeds. with regard to cars currently parking in the bike lane along Bolsa, the Manager stated the signage would be 'no stopping, no parking', yet there are on-going discussions with the City Attorney and the traffic engineer relative to evaluating a loading zone which would allow for stopping but not park;.ng, requiring the v.ehicle to be in an operational mode, a driver behind the wheel; the school has now opened the curved turnout area; the side parking lot is being looked at and possibly a reconfiguration of the parking area adjacent to the tennis courts. Councilmember Forsythe requested a meeting with the School District with the Mayor and herself in attendance in that it is felt the school is going to continue to intensify, and it is the feeling of the school that enrollment is not up to capacity at the McGaugh facility. The Manager offered to schedule s~ch meeting. Councilmember Hastings questioned why Riviera and Marlin are being left out of the fifteen mile per hour zoning. The Mayor emphasized that the lowering of the speed limit is just step one, other safety means are being looked into, and with the lowering of the speed on Bolsa it is hoped that persons will be discouraged from using Bolsa and continue their travel to Pacific Coast Highway 11-14-94 instead. Ms. Cheryl Herd, Leisure World resident, alternate school crossing guard during the past year, reported observing many persons running the red light at the Boulevard and Bolsa Avenue between approximately 7:45 and sometime after 8:00 a.m., to which she suggested more police patrol during that period of time. The Mayor asked that Ms. Herd make that request of the Chief of Police. Councilman Laszlo inquired as to the city's I power to request the School District to install needed sidewalks. The city Attorney advised that school districts are generally exempt from City zoning requirements and sidewalks are usually a condition of development, however the District could be requested to install sidewalks. Councilman Laszlo inquired if the reported 24,500 average daily trips north of Bolsa and the 17,700 average daily trips south of Bolsa were in fact the accurate traffic flow. As a sidenote, Councilmember Forsythe reported receiving calls from persons residing north of McGaugh School who are complaining that they can no longer access Bolsa to travel to their employment. Forsythe moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4357 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND BOLSA AVENUE AND RESCINDING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4357 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Seretta Fielding, Seal Beach Boulevard, said even though there has been I action to reduce vehicle speeds on Seal Beach Boulevard in the vicinity of McGaugh School that will not resolve the problem as people will continue to drive over the posted speed limit, and suggested that some type of protective measure be implemented at the corners of the school property and adjacent to the classrooms along the Boulevard as well, such as concrete blocks. Ms. Rita Strickroth, Regatta Way, inquired as to the status of moving the public bus stop from Marina Drive adjacent to the Riverbeach Townhomes. She noted that there has been problems with graffiti, no bus bench exists as a means of discouraging loitering, the sidewalk is narrow and persons awaiting the bus tend to sit on the light fixtures of the townhomes, many of which have had to be replaced, also when the bus is present there is an obstruction of view for persons exiting the townhome area. She said it has been suggested that the stop be moved closer to Marina Park and the tennis court area. The Manager advised that contact had been ma4e with both the Long Beach Transit and OCTD, it was suggested. that the bus stop be relocated, however th~y have not as yet responded. There being no further comments, Mayor Brown declared Oral Communications closed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Laszlo suggested that a resolution be prepared for I the next meeting commending Supervisor Wieder upon her retirement. The Council indicated approval of the request by consensus. Councilman Laszlo mentioned again a recent auto accident near a bus stop in the vicinity of Heather Park used by school children, and noted he had requested staff to seek the relocation of that bus stop as well. Councilmember Forsythe reported that Oak Middle School will be reopening in the fall, a boundary committee was formed to determine which children will attend which school, the committee recommending that Seal Beach children will be attending McAuliffe where they traditionally attended Oak when it ~as open, and suggested that any parents I I 11-14-94 having concern with this recommendation contact the School Board. Councilman Doane mentioned his attendance at the recent League of cities Conference which he cited as being a very worthwhile learning experience. He noted also that the League selection for the representative to the Air Quality Management District was Ms. Candace Haggard of San Clemente. Councilman Doane made reference to the recent auto accident that took the lives of two ninety-eight year old Leisure World residents, and asked that in the future he be informed of matters of significance that affect his district, as'has been past practice. The City Manager advised that there has been no change of that practice however it was a matter of miscommunication at the Police Department. Councilmember Hastings mentioned that the City is in the process of receiving thirty-five thousand cubic yards of sand for the beach, however said two hundred fifteen cubic yards more: is needed and it is uncertain as to where it will be obtained. She reported having met with Congressman Rohrabacher during the past week who offered to write a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers on the city's behalf seeking sand at no cost, as is being provided the City of Huntington Beach. There is a need also to contact Assemblywoman Doris Allen in search of available funding or grants for additional sand. Councilmember Hastings commended the city Manager for his efforts to obtain sand, also for meeting with the residents of the immediate beach area. At the request of Council, the Manager reported as of this date five hundred seventy-one truck loads of sand has been received, or eight thousand six hundred cubic yards of the thirty thousand cubic yards ordered, confirmed that the time frame of the Army Corps to receive sand was to have been tomorrow, however has been extended until such time as the rains will require the opening of the Prado Dam flood gates. He.noted that the initial source of sand is now under water however excavation was made from an alternate site which has produced adequate sand for the next few days. The Manager explained that other sources continue to be explored, and should rain cause the current transport of sand to cease, it will commence once again in the spring. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, November 28th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 9:0 m. and ex-off1c1 Beach ' of the Approved: II Attest: J