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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1989-11-27 11-13-89 1 11-27-89 Approved: I Attest: Seal Beach, California November 27, 1989 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL REAOING Wilson moved, second by Risner, to waive the reading in full I 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: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION - AIDS WALK - ORANGE COUNTY Ms. Elizabeth Parker, Executive Director of AIDS Walk Orange County, reported there are now more than twelve hundred persons in Orange County known to have the AIDS virus, six of those in Seal Beach, and that AIDS Walk Orange County was formed approximately three and one-half years ago with the goal to raise funds and awareness of the disease and intent that government should not be responsible for the entire cost of this health issue. She reported last year the organization provided funds to nine non-profit agencies involved in assisting persons with AIDS, that AIDS Walk raised $325,000 in 1989 and the goal for 1990 is $400,000. Ms. Parker noted that in 1989 two Orange County cities donated funds as well as employees to walk, and that AIDS Walk is requesting a financial donation toward the 1990 countywide AIDS Walk effort and approval to advertise 1 through the City's employees and at certain locations within the City. Mayor Grgas stated he is an advisory member of the this organization, and commended the efforts of the AIDS Walk group. The City Manager said that he felt a $1,000 contribution could be made from the non-departmental account, or an appropriation could be made for that purpose from the unallocated reserves. After some discussion the Council indicated their desire to hold over the request of AIDS Walk Orange County until the mid-year budget evaluation scheduled for January 9th. 11-27-89 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Grgas proclaimed the month of November, 1989 as nTelephone Pioneer Monthn and encouraged all citizens to help celebrate the 70th year of answering the call of those in need. 1 The Mayor proclaimed November 22nd, 1989 through January 1, 1990 as nProject Red Ribbon Campaign Periodn and urged all citizens to join the campaign to work together for a safer holiday season. Mayor Grgas announced that the Seal Beach Cable Foundation was the recent recipient of the 1989 "W.A.V.E. Awardn for excellence in local cable programming. I PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSINGICOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - YEAR 16 PROJECTS Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider projects for funding under the HousinglCommunity Development Block Grant Program for 1990/91, year sixteen. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as reguired by law and reported there were no communications received either for or against this item. The Development Services Director presented the staff report which set forth the recommendations of the Citizens' Participation Committee. He described the projects recommended as 1) renovation of the Senior Citizens' Center at the Mary Wilson Library to include air conditioning repair, beam replacement, and upgrading of interior lighting1 2) financial assistance for low/moderate income families for day care services; 3) renovation of North Seal Beach Community Center for handicapped facilities and retiling of existing floor; 4) implementation of Seal Beach Boulevard Improvement Program; and 5) at the option of the Council, resurfacing of Ocean Avenue, for a total request of $204,800. With regard to including the Ocean Avenue project, the Director explained the Committee had felt it would be difficult to qualify that project under the fifty- one percent low to moderate income criteria, and a survey would be necessary to ascertain if there were an adequate number of low/moderate income residents in the project area in order to qualify that project for Hlco funding. He also confirmed that the projects submitted are listed according to priority of the Committee, with concurrence by the staff, and they are achievable projects. Mr. Whittenberg stated that Seal Beach Boulevard in the vicinity of Rossmoor had not been considered, again pointing out the income criteria, in Orange County a family of four with an income of approximately $48,000 being the high range. He offered that improvements to Seal Beach Boulevard, such as a median divider, in the vicinity of Leisure World could be looked at with regard to meeting project qualifications. The City Manager noted that one mile of roadway median would cost approximately $200,000. The Director recalled that projects proposed for the past year were alley improvements and housing rehabilitation, that housing loans had not been included this year since response to that program has been slow, and reported approximately $50,000 remains for that purpose which may be considered for reallocation to other projects, the intent this year being to consider other projects that may also benefit the community. He recalled that only the Ocean Avenue and Gum Grove Park projects were unfunded last year. The Mayor noted that projects must meet federal objectives for low/moderate income and blight. Mr. Whittenberg explained that if the cost of the Ocean Avenue project exceeded an amount approved for H/CD funding the I 11-27.~89: City would be responsible for the remalnlng cost. There being no comments from the audience, Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3895 - APPROVING PARTICIPATION - HOUSINGI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - YEAR SIXTEEN Resolution Number 3895 was presented to Council entitled nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, 1 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE (YEAR XVI).n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3895 was waived. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3895 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3883 - SOLID WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1976 - ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Resolution Number 3883 was presented to Council entitled nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY AS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PROVISION OF THE Z'BERG-KAPILOFF SOLIO WASTE CONTROL ACT OF 1976.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3883 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to table this item pending receipt of additional information. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3896 - RECOGNIZING RONALD JESSNER - PLANNING COMMISSIONER I Resolution Number 3896 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSIONER RONALD JESSNER FOR EIGHT YEARS OF DEVOTED SERVICE.n Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3896. The Mayor and members of the Council each expressed their appreciation and highest regard for Mr. Jessner. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None- Motion carried The City Manager announced that Mr. Jessner would be honored at a dinner prior to the December 6th Planning Commission meeting. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3897 - CLOSURE OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAYI MAIN STREET TURN POCKETS Resolution Number 3897 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND TURNPOCKETS LOCATED AT THE MAIN STREET/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY INTERSECTION.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3897 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3897 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3898 - CITY MANAGER COMPENSATION Resolution Number 3898 was presented to Council entitled nA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTEREO CITY, ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PROGRAM FOR THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE OATE SPECIFIEO, 11-27-89 ALL MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3898 was waived. The City Manager reviewed in detail the specifics of the compensation package. Hunt, moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3898 as presented. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS nln throuqh nNn Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. I. Approved regular demands numbered 76836 through 77044 in the amount of $501,200.10, and payroll demands numbered 37594 through 37763 in the amount of $204,608.23 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 November 13, 1989. K. Denied the claim for personal damages of Joseph Dvornekovic, and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. I L. Denied the claim for property damages of Raymond S. pong, M. 0., and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. M. Denied the application for leave to present late claim of Maria Daley, and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. N. Authorized the staff to circulate the Request for Proposal relative to the update of the Land Use and Housing Elements of'the General Plan, and the Local Coastal Plan. AYES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried I PROPOSED STANDARDS - VIDEO ARCADES Councilman Laszlo noted the Planning Commission suggestion that video machines or arcades be prohibited in Old Town, and inquired if such use could legally be prohibited in one specific area. The Assistant City Attorney responded that was merely an item suggested for consideration by the Commission, and explained that if the Council could make the proper findings certain areas could be restricted from such use, however he felt a Conditional Use Permit procedure would be preferable where each application would be reviewed on a case by case basis. The Mayor noted that the Council had provided input to the Commission to develop guidelines for video arcades and machines. The Assistant City Attorney confirmed that if this item is referred back to the Commission, public hearings would be held before the Commission and the Council prior to adoption. 11-27-89 Risner moved, second by Wilson, to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for further consideration. Councilman Hunt suggested that the regulations not be overly restrictive, noting that there are video machines in certain business establishments at this time and that there have been no problems as a result of that use. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, wilson None Motion carried I SELECTION OF CONSULTANT SERVICES - BIXBY OLD RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN The City Manager noted that the Council had been provided with the proposals submitted to the City in response to the RFP for consultant services for the Bixby Old Ranch Specific Plan, as requested at the previous meeting. He pointed out that the staff had recommended selection of Claire Associates primarily because of their experience in conducting public participation meetings. with regard to a recent letter in the newspaper, Mr. Nelson explained that it should be made clear that the City is not recommending hiring a consultant for the Bixby Company, that the recommendation is to retain consultant services to expand the Planning staff in order to adequately handle and address the review process for a project on the Bixby property, specifically public input. In response to Council, the Development Services Oirector advised that he had interviewed the five firms that had submitted proposals, followed by contact with three references of each. Councilman Laszlo indicated his preference of Urban Design Studio due to their involvement with public sector rather than private sector projects. The City Manager stated that all of the applicants were professionally qualified to I provide the necessary services, and explained that an Urban Design staff person has had past relationship with the Planning Center, who is the consultant for Bixby, therefore it was felt to be in the best interest to not retain a firm who has had a past professional relationship with the applicant or the staff thereof. Brief discussion followed. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Claire Associates, Inc. to provide supplemental staff services to process the Bixby Old Ranch Specific Plan. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PARKS and RECREATION COMMISSION Councilmember Wilson moved to appoint Mrs. Mary Helen Finch to the Parks and Recreation Commission representing Councilmanic Oistrict Two for the unexpired term ending July, 1990. Councilman Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Wilson introduced Mrs. Finch to those present. The City Manager introduced Mr. Bill Claire, Claire Associates, to the City Council. I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Wilson announced her appointment to the recently formed Conservation, ReClamation, and Reuse Committee of the Orange County Sanitation Board, the goal of the Committee to further pursue approaches to long term wastewater management, programs that will amplify the 11-27-89 I beneficial reuse of sludge, the operation of additional water reclamation plants, and upgrading the Sanitation District involvement in water conservation programs. Councilmember Risner reported the recent consideration of the Sunset Aquatic Park improvements by the Harbors, Beaches and Parks Commission, and after considerable public input, mostly regarding overnight recreational vehicle parking, the Commission voted to hold the item over until a visit could be made to the Park in an attempt to identify what may be the most desirable improvements to that facility. In response to Councilman Hunt, the City Manager stated a report would be forthcoming for the next meeting regarding the request to increase compensation of members of the Planning Commission. Councilman Laszlo reported the Airport Site Coalition held their final meeting the past Saturday, the four sites chosen by the Coalition for consideration were March Air Force Base, Los Pinos in the Cleveland National Forest, Camp Pendelton, and Christianitos Canyon, and then they added Norton Air Force Base. 1 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grgas declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, Seal Beach resident, made reference to a recent news article regarding trash collection charges which showed the charge per Seal Beach household to be $9.75, $2.00 higher than Los Alamitos. He said he felt this was an indirect tax, asked if the City is making a profit from the trash collection fees, suggested that bids be solicited for refuse collection, or that the City purchase trash collection trucks and staff-them. The City Manager and members of the Council explained that Seal Beach receives twice per week service where other areas of Orange County receive once a week or less frequent service, that to date it has not been shown that a once per week collection would result in any substantial reduction of costs, that the distance to the landfill site is longer than other cities therefore the cost is greater, that trash services are administered through an enterprise fund, the City COllecting the refuse fee and reimbursing the contractor for the cost of the service minus an administrative charge to cover the cost of the record keeping. Councilman Laszlo said his calculations show the second pickup costs approximately fifty cents per week. Mr. Stark said several persons have told him that the Police Department is being investigated by the Orange County Grand Jury, asked if that were true and if so, the reason. The City Manager suggested the question be addressed to the Grand Jury as the City would not be allowed to comment on any Grand Jury matter. Councilmember Risner explained the manner in which the Grand Jury conducts its investigations. Mr. Stark also referred to a Press Telegram article with a map of the area from the Los Alamitos Race Track south to the Freeway showing Lampson Avenue located through the Old Ranch Golf Course to Seal Beach Boulevard, the map the same as was published in the News Enterprise some time back, and stated he felt the location of Lampson was interesting in view of the development that will be proposed by Bixby. The City Manager and the Council informed Mr. Stark that the lines on the map that he referred to were in fact the City boundary lines and not Lampson Avenue. Mr. Stark also asked what Bixby is proposing on their property, suggested that it be zoned for commercial rather than office and housing use as previously proposed by Bixby. It was suggested that Mr. Stark participate in the planning process with the consultant for the development of that property. Mr. Stark charged that the Council approved a development proposal for Mola without consideration of public desires, that Mola Development is now proposing something substantially different to the Coastal Commission, and that the Council is I 11-27-89 1 12-11-89 lobbying on Mola's behalf. The Council advised Mr. Stark that the original Mola plan was significantly revised as the result of public input and received public support, and the project that was approved is the same that was presented to the Coastal Commission. Upon conclusion of further discussion, and there being no other communicatiops from the audience, Mayor Grgas declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION I The Assistant City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss personnel matters. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened at 8:46 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order. The Assistant City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the matter previously announced and that no other items were discussed. AOJOURNMENT With unanimous consent of the Council, Mayor Grgas adjourned the meeting at 8:48 p.m. cler of the 1 Seal Beach, California December 11, 1989 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Wilson Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner Absent: Mayor Grgas It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to excuse the absence of Mayor Grgas from this meeting. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I