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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1988-03-21 I I I 3-7-88 / 3-21-88 Approved: ~A") t,.t~;~ ~...~, dJ CJ. Y Cler I Attest: Seal Beach, California March 21, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner Absent: Councilman Clift By unanimous consent of the Council, Mr. Clift's absence from the meeting was excused. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Hunt moved, second by Grgas, 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. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Wilson proclaimed the week of April 4 through April 9, 1988 as "Week of the Disabled." The month of April, 1988 was proclaimed "Cable Television Month" by Mayor Wilson. Mayor Wilson proclaimed the month of March, 1988 as "Amnesty Month." The Mayor proclaimed the month of April, 1988 as "California Earthquake Preparedness Month." Mayor Wilson proclaimed the month of April, 1988 as "National Fair Housing Month." ORDINANCE NUMBER 1266 - SATELLITE DISH REGULATIONS Ordinance Number 1266 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1266 was waived. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Ordinance Number 1266 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried 3-21-88 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3767 ~ HONORING JOHN McCABE - EAGLE SCOUT Resolution Number 3767 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING JOHN NEIL McCABE FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3767 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3770 - SUPPORTING LEGISLATION - ALL AMERICAN CANAL and COACHELLA BRANCH Resolution Number 3770 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSED LEGISLATION FOR CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORIZATION TO LINE PORTIONS OF THE ALL AMERICAN CANAL AND THE COACHELLA BRANCH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3770 was waived. The City Manager presented the staff report, explaining that the All American Canal and the Coachella Branch are a federally owned system of canals carrying Colorado River water for agricultural purposes in Imperial and Coachella Valleys, and if the sixty-mile canal system were concrete lined, a savings of approximately 100,000 acre-feet of water would be realized annually that is currently lost to seepage, noting that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California will bear the cost of the project. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3770 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "N" Councilman Hunt requested Item "K" removed from the Consent Calendar. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "K", as presented. I. Approved regular demands numbered 69254 through 69467 in the amount of $858,205.21, and payroll demands numbered 29471 through 29637 in the amount of $165,535.92 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Authorized the City Manager to contact Senators Wilson and Cranston indicating the City's support for Senate Bill 2062 which would revoke local government's tax burden for payment of nine cents per gallon excise tax for gasoline. L. Approved the plans and specifications for Reconstruction/Overlay of Lampson Avenue from Seal Beach Boulevard to the East City Limits, Project Number 570, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. I M. Bids were received until March 10, 1986 at 1:30 p.m. for Project Number 586, College Park East Street Reconstruction 3-21-88 (Wisteria Street) at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: I Excel paving Company Copp Contracting Company, Inc. Excalibur Contracting Company, Inc. Sully Miller Contracting Company Vernon Paving Company Blair Paving, Inc. R. J. Noble Company Griffith Company $75,842.80 76,494.30 76,872.77 78,994.90 83,627.50 84,656.28 86,167.00 87,381. 80 Awarded the contract for College Park East Street Reconstruction, Project Number 586, to Excel Paving Company in the amount of $75,842.80, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. N. Declared a vacancy on the Civil Service Board from Councilmanic District Four. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "K" - JOINT FIREWORKS DISPLAY With regard to the request from the cities of Cypress and Los Alamitos that the City of Seal Beach give consideration to participating with those cities in a joint fireworks display, Councilman Hunt stated that on the basis of the staff memorandum and the $3500 cost to the City, he would question the benefit of this activity to the community as compared allocations made to events such as the Christmas and Easter parades. The City Manager responded that the request stems from the banning of "safe and sane" fireworks in these cities and it is felt that a display would discourage the nuisance and danger associated with individual use of fireworks. He added that the new College Park would be open and available for viewing the display that would take place at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, or access would be through the main gate into the Center, and that funds would be available from unappropriated reserves for the City's participation. Councilmember Risner recalled fireworks displays from the end of the pier in years past, suggesting that revival of that activity could be given consideration in the future. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve participation in the joint fireworks display with the cities of Cypress and Los Alamitos at a cost not to exceed $3500. After further discussion the motion was withdrawn, the matter to be considered again when Councilman Clift i's present. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to hold this item over until the next meeting. I I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried 3-21-88 ZOETER SCHOOL UPDATE The City Manager reported that all documents have now been executed and will be delivered to escrow the following day, allowing escrow to close for Parcel 1 of the Zoeter site, at which time the City will control all of that property. INITIATIVE MEASURE "A" Councilman Grgas reported observing signs for various activities, political and non-political, that continue to be posted on utility poles which is a violation of Public I Utilities Commission rules, and requested that those persons that have posted such signs remove them and refrain from doing so in the future. The City Manager acknowledged the PUC restriction, adding that City personnel do remove such signs as time permits, also reported that a zoning amendment will be forthcoming to prohibit such posting of signs on a local level. APPOINTMENT - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Project Area Committee be held over. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS In response to Mayor Wilson, the City Attorney responded that a report relating to smoking regulations would most likely be available for Council consideration by the first meeting in April. With regard to the recreation building being constructed on the beach at the Weapons Station, the City Manager reported he had discussed this matter with the Coastal Commission who in turn explained the federal Coastal Management Act which basically requires that all federal agencies within the boundaries of the Coastal Zone must consider the Act, however the determination of whether they have complied with the Act or what impact a project would have on the Coastal Act is totally within the discretion of the federal Agency. He noted that the Coastal Commission does not have any enforcement authority, however may try to persuade the federal agency to comply if it is felt there is lack of compliance with the Act. With regard to visual impact, Mr. Nelson stated he was informed that the Act takes into consideration public view, not private view. He reported that the Coastal Commission has sent a request to the Navy that they respond to them with more detail as to the impact of this project on public view, and the Base Commander has given instruction to reduce the roofline by five feet, thus placing the roofline three feet higher than the wall. The City Manager advised that the City will continue to be in contact with the Weapons Station staff, also suggested that if there were sufficient concern on the part of the Council and public, letters to the Naval Command, Weapons Station, and legislators expressing such concern could be helpful. Councilman Grgas suggested that another letter be forwarded to the Commission, Navy, and - representatives informing them of the willingness to reduce the structure by five feet, however conveying the City's support for further reduction to lessen the visual impact on the public. Mayor Wilson referred to the Planning Commission action of February 17th approving Conditional Use Permit 12-87 with conditions, relating to Rossmoor landscaping. Mayor Wilson pointed out that under those conditions, if more landscaping is added than required in one year, no credit would be given for the additional landscaping in ensuing years, and requested that a report on this matter be provided by staff. The City Manager responded that the action of the Planning Commission is final and the appeal period has passed, however the City Council could request that the Planning I I 3-21-88 I Commission reconsider their action and a revised CUP if the Commission determines that to be appropriate. Ms. Dorothy Philip, Rossmoor Center, stated she felt that all parties had reached an understanding and were in agreement that any landscaping provided over the City requirement would be credited in a future year, and that the condition of CUP 12- 87 is not acceptable from an economic standpoint. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to refer this matter to the Planning Commission requesting that it be reconsidered. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried Councilmember Risner reported she was recently informed that the Boy Scout Troop, which has been meeting at the Nor~h Seal Beach Community Center for approximately fifteen years, has encounted a problem due to the Council Resolution which restricts the number of times a group can meet in those facilities during a month. Councilmember Risner moved to review the Resolution that governs the use of public facilities and possibly allow groups, such as the Boy Scouts, to utilize those facilities more than twice per month. Mayor Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt; Risner, Wilson None Clift Motion carried I Councilman Grgas asked that the City Attorney look into the recent court ruling that struck down the Cypress Initiative since there has been occasion to think that such open space initiatives may withstand a legal challenge. He stated he would like to know if there are any similarities between the Cypress Initiative and the upcoming Measure "A" as well as the Sensible Growth Initiative. Mayor Wilson announced that the Recreation Department had presented an earthquake preparedness program this evening which was taped and will be shown on the cable television channel at a later date for information of the public. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Barry Snyder, Troop 642 Scout Leader, spoke regarding their group being unable to meet at the North Seal Beach Community Center on the second Tuesday of each month due to the use of that facility by a homeowners group. Mr. Snyder noted the services and deeds that the Scouts perform to the benefit of the community, and requested that the use of that facility on the second Tuesday be reconsidered. The City Manager reported the Center is used by the Rossmoor Townhomes Association, Seal Beach residents, on that day, however staff is trying to contact the Association and suggest they meet on another given night. Mr. Gary Cannady, Seal Way resident, expressed appreciation to the Council for the progress that has been made to date with regard to the recreation facility at the Naval Weapons Station, suggesting however that the roof should be further reduced and flat. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean Avenue, referred to comments of Mayor Wilson and Councilman Hunt in a recent Golden Rain News article taking a position on alleged distortion of the facts. Councilmember Risner reported she had been informed of a flier delivered to persons along Ocean Avenue that contained erroneous information alleging the City's intent to build an alley, boardwalk, and homes on the beach in front of existing residences. There being no further comments, Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications Closed. 3-21-88 / 4-4-88 CLOSED SESSION A Closed Session was not held. ADJOURNMENT By order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. 10 clerk of the Council I C1E Clerk S Beach Approved: ~dMaJ ~,~LUf~~ Ma or i Attest1 Seal Beach, California April 4, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Rudell, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Acting Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Clift moved, second by Hunt, 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: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I' AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Clift, to amend the agenda to consider Item nF", Resolution Number 3771, and Item "G", Resolution Number 3772, out of order as first items of business. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried