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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1992-06-08 I I I 5-26-92/6-8-92 COUNCIL CONCERNS In response to an inquiry of Councilmember Hastings, the city Manager reported a preliminary report relating to groin repairs is anticipated from Moffat , Nichol in approximately two weeks. Councilmember Hastings commended Mayor Forsythe's mayoral conduct. Councilman Laszlo noted a suggestion that the municipal pier be designated as a historical monument, and a question as to the degree of destruction as a result of the recent fire. Councilman Brown mentioned that the city will be looking further into noise complaints near the theatre in the Rossmoor Center, as recently discussed by the Planning commission. Mayor Forsythe announced the upcoming Environmental Quality Control Board meeting at which a tree policy will an item of discussion. with regard to the meeting to be held in Council Chambers the following evening relating to the hazardous waste permit for the Naval Weapons Station, the city Attorney advised that the members of the Council may attend as general public without conflict. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, June 8, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed Session. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 11:46 p.m. of the lerk and ex-off of Seal Beach Approved: ~-/~~ - May r Attest: Seal Beach, California June 8, 1992 The regular adjourned Seal Beach City Council meeting for 6:00 p.m. was cancelled due to the lack of Closed items for discussion. scheduled Session D THIS 9n If JU/i e ~eo, Cit~ of Seal Beach 1992. 6-8-92 Seal Beach, California June 8, 1992 The city council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: I Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Hastings, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bankston, city Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Hastings moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the 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. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Hastings moved, second by Doane, to amend the agenda to make the Presentations prior to Oral Communications as requested by the Mayor. I AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4149 - RECOGNIZING JEFFREY WILLIAMSON Resolution Number 4149 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl; OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING JEFFREY WILLIAMSON FOR HIS CIVIC LEADERSHIP." Hastings moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolution Number 4149 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4150 - RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS - 75th ANNIVERSARY Resolution Number 4150 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS IN HONOR OF THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY." Hastings moved, second by Brown, to adopt Resolution Number 4150 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried I Mr. Jim Klisanin accepted the Resolution with appreciation on behalf of the Seal Beach Host Lions, the Leisure World Lions, and the Seal Beach Lioness Clubs. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4152 - COMMENDING RACHAEL COCHRANE - GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD Resolution Number 4152 was presented to Council and read in full I I I 6-8-92 by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING RACHAEL COCHRANE FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLD AWARD." Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to adopt Resolution Number 4152 as presented. . AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 4151 - COMMENDING EMMY CHANG - GIRL SCOUTS GOLD AWARD Resolution Number 4151 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING EMMY CHANG FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLD AWARD." Hastings moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4151 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried The Resolutions were presented to Miss Cochrane and Miss Chang with congratulations for their accomplishments. The young ladies expressed their appreciation for the recognition, and Ms. Patty campbell, Troop Leader, spoke highly of the talents and capabilities of the recipients and of their choice to perform their community service projects on behalf of the elderly. Consideration of Resolution Number 4153 was postponed until the recipient was present. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral communications open. Mr. Charles Antos, 17th Street, made reference to a recent news article reporting the Hellman property as one of six locations cited for air pollution by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, specifically for vapor leaks from oil well equipment and operations contrary to permit conditions, the fine being $4,000. He suggested that oil well operations be specifically addressed in future environmental data for the Hellman site. Mr. Antos noted that the Council had endorsed one candidate on a piece of campaign literature prior to the recent election, and suggested that it might be more advantageous to maintain a good working relationship with all candidates. Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal Beach, reported his observance of a city employee removing a bag of trash from in front of his residence, yet mentioned his understanding that by contract the trash belongs to the refuse collector. Ms. Dorothy Whyte, Seal Beach, extended an invitation to all persons to attend 4th of July festivities at College Park, organized by the College Park East Neighborhood Association in conjunction with the tri-city fireworks program at the Armed Forced Reserve Center. There being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4153 - COMMENDING THOMAS E. BURKHARDT. III - EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Resolution Number 4153 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Forsythe entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING THOMAS E. BURKHARDT, III FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Laszlo moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolution Number 4153 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried Thomas Burkhardt accepted the Resolution with appreciation. 6-8-92 COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENT - BEACH COMMISSION Councilman Brown again stated his desire to meet with Mayor Forsythe and Councilmember Hastings to discuss the intended objective of the Beach Commission prior to making an appointment to fill the District Two vacancy. This item was held over by I consensus. COMMUNITY FUND RAISER Mayor Forsythe mentioned the fund raising efforts of the Junior Womens Club to the benefit of the community, most recently over $62,000 donated to refurbish the park areas adjacent to the pier, and announced their upcoming lasagna dinner/auction to be held on June 13th at the Naval Weapons Station, fifty percent of the proceeds to benefit the tot lot, twenty percent to benefit upgrading of Marina Park, an undetermined amount to be donated to the Pier Restoration Fund, the remaining ten to twenty percent for other community projects. She encouraged the community to purchase tickets and attend this event. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4155 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Resolution Number 4155 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 REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCII;MEMBERS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4051." Hastings moved, second by Brown, to adopt Resolution Number 4155 as amended to reflect the names of the representatives and alternates to the various agencies as announced by Mayor Forsythe. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" thru "0" Councilman Laszlo requested that Items "M" and "0" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and Councilmember Hastings requested Item "P" be removed. Hastings moved, second by Doane, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "M, 0, and pOI, as presented. I. Approved regular demands numbered 88030 through 88162 in the amount of $344,976.67 and payroll demands numbered 50220 through 50386 in the amount of $191,600.15 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1992. K. Adopted Ordinance Number 1i54 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 92-1 RELATING TO 'OFF-SITE HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES', AND ADDING SECTION 28-1500(12) AND ARTICLE 33, SECTIONS 28-3300 THROUGH 28-3311 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1154 was waived. :1 L. Adopted Ordinance Number 1352 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGARDING I I I 6-8-92 N. THE MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS PARCELS IN COMMON OWNERSHIP." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1'52 was waived. Adopted Resolution Number 4156 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SURFSIDE COLONY'S VARIOUS LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS OF THOSE PARCELS IN BLOCKS 472, 481, 491 AND 502 IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, BETWEEN PHILLIPS STREET AND ANDERSON AVENUE AS SHOWN IN THE ASSESSOR'S MAP BOOK 178, PAGES 47 THROUGH 50 OF THE ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT, ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4156 was waived. Q. Authorized staff support and approved appropriation of $125 for insurance coverage and portable restrooms for the event to be held at College Park in conjunction with the city co-sponsored fireworks celebration at the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Center on July 4th. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "M" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 4154 - MEASURE M FUNDS In response to questions posed by Council, the Director of Development Services confirmed that adoption of the Resolution and the Memorandum of Understanding is a requirement of the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Measure M funds application package, the Resolution indicating that the City'S policies with regard to circulation within the City will be consistent with the County Regional Plan of Master Highways, yet allows the City to work with the County in the event any revisions be desired. With regard to the consistency definition he explained that the County Plan depicts future travel lanes for designated roadways, usually two to three lanes in each direction, however where many existing city and county roadways are presently constructed to one or two travel lanes there would be no penalty for not constructing roadways to those specifications immediately. He noted that Pacific Coast Highway is presently consistent with the County Plan and this item would not impact the current designation for two travel lanes in each direction, that Seal Beach Boulevard is likewise consistent with the County Plan and Lampson Avenue is not on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways. The Director advised also that maintenance activities, a median strip, etc. would be eligible for Measure M funds, improvements that would provide a level of service "D" on streets whether they are or are not reflected on the Master Plan. Hastings moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4154 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENDORSING THE REGIONAL FUNDING PROGRAM CONSISTENCY AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR MEASURE M" and authorized the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the city. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4154 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried 6-8-92 ITEM "0" - AGREEMENTS - POLICE TOW SERVICES At the conclusion of brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to hold over the proposed agreements for police tow services with Mr. C's Towing, Medlin Towing and Rossmoor Towing pending review of the tow service rate schedule. ITEM "P" - APPROVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS I The Director of Development Services reported the Seal Beach projects approved for 1992/93 Community Development Block Grant funding were Interval House, $40,000, Youth Services, $10,000, Day Care Assistance, $20,000, and the Residential Rehabilitation Program, $20,000, that the funding requests for Seal Beach Boulevard improvements and the concrete grinder were not approved. He explained that the Rehabilitation Program provides low interest loans for rehabilitation of low and moderate income owner occupied single family residential units, and Day Care Assistance provides a partial subsidy of day care costs for low/moderate income families at any pre-school in the City. with regard to Councilmember Hastings comments relating to funding of a coach at McGaugh to provide after-school activities, the Director explained that the Youth Services funding was for that purpose, however the actual monies will not be available until the federal fiscal year or approximately October, subsequent to the contracts being prepared by the County and approved by the City. Hastings moved, second by Brown, to receive and file the report. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried BUDGET WORKSHOPS/PUBLIC HEARING The City Manager noted the lateness of the 1992/93 budget I document as a result of significant format revisions, unforeseen events, and unknown State actions, however stated the preliminary budget is anticipated to be available for review by the following Friday, and requested a determination as to dates for budget workshops and the public hearing. The Manager reported a communication received from the League this date identifying sources of funds being considered at the State level, of primary impact on this City would be the loss of Motor Vehicle In-Lieu monies of up to $883,000, nearly ten percent of Seal Beach General Fund revenues, and a $530,000 diversion of property taxes allowed by AB 8, also noted that the fifty percent loss of Vehicle Code violations from last fiscal year and loss of cigarette tax are anticipated and have been taken into consideration. He recommended that the City go forward with consideration of the budget as it will likely take some time to address whatever funds are lost as a result of actions at the State level once kno~n. The Manager said the League of cities has information relating to budgetary impacts as a result of reduced State revenue over the past two years as well as actions taken by cities throughout the State to address those losses, however noted that while the cities have had to address their losses the State has not dealt with cost reducing actions in a like manner. He noted that the City's legislators have been contacted and informed of the potential local impacts, also that I the League has developed a detailed statement setting forth the - I impacts of further revenue reductions by the State. It was mentioned that the outlook for City reserves would have been more positively reflected had the State not reduced revenues to the City and allowed the County to impose fees last year. At the conclusion of some discussion with regard to scheduling, the number budget workshops and public hearing sessions, the availability of members of the Council, etc., a consensus was indicated to commence the public hearing for the 1992/93 fiscal year budget on June 22nd to allow a general overview of same, the hearing to then be continued to dates certain until adoption of 'I. I I 6-8-92 the budget. It was noted that other matters tentatively scheduled for the June 22nd meeting would be deferred to a future meeting. COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilmember Brown requested discussion of the noise issue relating to the Rossmoor Center theatre sometime in the near future. Councilmember Laszlo mentioned a letter from Comcast Cable advising of increased fees for premium channels as well as a new five percent charge reflected as recovery of the franchise fee. He voiced his objection to the increased fees, specifically the franchise fee charge, stated the cable company should be aware that their franchise will be a matter of consideration in the not too distant future, and suggested that the city Manager discuss the increased rates with Comcast. Councilmember Hastings referred to a magazine article relating to private television programming where, as a result of continuing rate increases, some cities abandoned the franchises in favor of competitive services, resulting in rate reductions. She also mentioned that the Orange County News channel produced a show relating to beaches a segment of which focused on Seal Beach and the erosion problems, reported that the Comcast public access group has indicated an interest in producing a show locally relating to the beach and the associated problems, and suggested that possibly video cassettes could be made and forwarded to the State and Federal legislators for their information. Mayor Forsythe announced that the trial date in the Mola litigation has been scheduled for the second Monday of January, 1993. with regard to the return of information provided by certain members of the Council for review by the attorneys involved in the Mola case, the City Attorney said he anticipated the document production would be complete within this month, thereafter the documents would be returned. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn until Monday, June 22nd at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed Session. . The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:24 p.m. <.-. C Y Clerk and ex-off1c C of Seal Beach clerk of the Approved: d~.~~~c/~. - ayo Attest: