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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1988-07-05 6-20-88 / 7-5-88 APPOINTMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to appoint Councilmember Risner as the City's representative to the Southern California Water Committee. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Grgas presented a commemorative City plaque to Mr. Hunt in appreciation for his service to the community as Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency for 1987/88. Councilmember Wilson requested a report from the Public Works Director on the status of the Rossmoor Center Alley. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications open. Mr. William Shearer, 4416 Birchwood Avenue, expressed his complaint with a previous reconstruction project of Birchwood Avenue, stating the contour of the street prevents normal drainage, thus there is continuous standing water in front of his residence. Mr. Shearer reported also that the problem is now compounded with the automatic sprinkler system in the nearby park where the sprinklers spray into the street and run for too long a period, and said that he has reported both of these problems to the City on a number of occasions. There being no further comments, Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications closed. ,< CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Approved :' 1/ ~ ,) ,~O Clerk and ex-o ~iC10 clerk of the of Seal Beach Attest: I Seal Beach, California July 5, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 7-5-88 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Rudell, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Chief Stearns, Police Department Capt. Maiten, Police Department Ms. King, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, 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: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried By unanimous consent of the Council, agenda items "B" and "C" were considered as the first items of business. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3796 - HONORING NANCY CAMPBELL - GOLD AWARD Resolution Number 3796 was presented to Council and read by Councilman Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL I OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING NANCY A. CAMPBELL FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLD AWARD." Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3796 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3797 - HONORING LAURENE HARDING - GOLD AWARD Resolution Number 3797 was presented to Council and read by Councilmember Wilson entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING LAURENE J. HARDING FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA GOLD AWARD." Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3797 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Miss Campbell and Miss Harding accepted the commending Resolutions with appreciation. Mrs. Patty Campbell, 4433 Ironwood Avenue, leader of Troup 771, noted that the recipients are the first Seal Beach girls to achieve this award, explained in some detail their community service project, and expressed appreciation for the Council's recognition of this accomplishment. I CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - FEE SCHEDULE The Council indicated their desire to discuss certain fees prior to the continued public hearing. Members of the Council expressed their views with regard to Section 1 of the Resolution relating to Administrative Fees, suggesting various options to the proposed basic charge for documents 7-5-88 I of $1.00 for the first page and 25 cents for each additional page. Recognizing the research and personnel time in providing copies of documents, Councilmember Risner suggested that a setup fee with a lesser per page cost. After further discussion, Wilson moved, second by Risner, to establish a setup fee of $1.00 and a 15 cent fee for each page, including the first page. After further comments, the motion was amended to apply the setup fee to the cost of the first page with a IS cent charge for each page thereafter. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Council discussed Building Permit Fees at length with staff responding to questions and providing explanations of the purpose, intent, and justification of specific fees. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to tentatively approve the Building Permit Fees. Councilmember Risner asked that if a permit is required for a garbage disposal replacement, that it be deleted. AYES; NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I With regard to Section I-B of the proposed Resolution relating to Refuse fees, the City Manager noted that the County is taking action to revise their refuse disposal fees from $6.00 to $9.50 per ton effective January lst with an additional increase July 1st of next year, those costs to be passed on to the City, therefore the staff will be submitting that increase to the Council for consideration prior to January 1st, and stated the cost is presently estimated to be $l.oo per household. He noted also an increase resulting from the closure of one landfill site and the opening of another which will impact travel costs of the refuse contractor. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to tentatively approve the Refuse fees as set forth. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Grgas moved, second by Risner, to approve Section I-C, Returned Check Fee, as proposed. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilman Grgas referred to Section 3 of the Resolution and concurred with the Planning Fees proposed with the exception of the filing fees proposed for a zone Change and a General Plan Amendment, those fees associated with new construction rather than remodeling projects. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to increase the Filing Fee for a Zone Change and a General Plan Amendment from $350 to $450. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson Risner Motion carried I With regard to Police Fees, Councilmember Risner indicated her support of the beach parking rates as they currently exist, however suggested that a separation of rate schedules for summer and winter be considered, a possible $1.00 reduction during winter months. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, that the fee charged for fingerprints be $10.00 for residents and $20.00 for non- residents. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 7-5-88 Councilmember Risner moved to adjust the fee for resident parking stickers only to a whole dollar amount, a resident sticker raised from $5.50 to $6.00, a guest sticker from $6.50 to $7.00, and that business stickers be established at $35.00. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Discussion of Police Fees continued with specific attention I to the fee for Traffic Collision Reports, and the staff responding to questions of the Council. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to establish the fee for Traffic Collision Reports for residents at $3.00 for the first page and $l.oo for each additional page, and $40.00 for non-residents. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Discussion continued regarding the Vehicle Release Fee with the staff explaining its purpose. The Council indicated tentative approval of the Police Fees as amended. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to tentatively approve the Public Works Department fees, Section 5 of the proposed Resolution. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Staff noted that the Recreation Fees reflect recent changes approved by the Council. Councilmember Risner requested that "recreation sponsored" be changed to read "City sponsored or co-sponsored activities" with regard to use of I community center facilities. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to tentatively approve the Recreation Fees as presented. Councilmember Risner moved a substitute motion to lower the fee for resident fund raising activities in the large community center rooms from $15 to $10 per hour. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Laszlo, Risner Grgas, Hunt, Wilson Motion failed Vote on motion to tentatively approve the Recreation Fees as presented: AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Wilson moved, second by Risner, to give tentative approval to the remaining fees set forth in the proposed Resolution. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried By unanimous consent of the Council, the Mayor declared a recess at 8:35 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:47 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order. Mayor Hunt declared the continued public hearing open to consider the proposed comprehensive fee schedule. Mrs. Mitzi Morton, 153 - 13th Street, inquired if the City was going to consider offering a senior discount on fees, and requested that the fee for copies of documents be reconsidered at 50 cents for the first page and 15 cents for each additional page. Mrs. Morton asked that consideration I 7-5-88 I be given to making City Council and Planning Commission packets available to the public at a minimal fee. There being no further public comments, Mayor Hunt declared the public hearing closed. It was the consensus of the Council that the staff make available to the public approximately five extra copies of the Council and Commision agenda packets, on an experimental basis, at a cost of $5.00 per packet. By consensus of the Council, the comprehensive fee schedule, Resolution Number 3789, was directed to be placed on the next agenda with the amendments thereto, for consideration. The City Manager noted that the Council had been provided with a guideline to be followed for ongoing maintenance of the schedule of fees, with the intent that the fees, with some exceptions, be reviewed and revised on a regular basis every three years. He stated that if there were no objection, the sale of residential parking stickers would commence at the new $6.00 fee. Grgas moved, second by Risner, that a news release be issued regarding the cost and availability of the residential parking stickers, noting the expiration date of the present stickers. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1275 - CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM Ordinance Number 1275 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INSTITUTING A CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1275 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Ordinance Number 1275 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3798 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE - POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 3798 was presented to Council entitled -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT ONLY WITH RESPECT TO MEMBERS OF A SPECIFIC EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, FIXING THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES AND THE EMPLOYER'S CONTRIBUTION FOR ANNUITANTS AT DIFFERENT AMOUNTS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3798 was waived. In response to Council, the City Manager reported that Police Association employees who retire through PERS would be covered equally to what is provided full-time employees, that the City covers the associated costs for the sole employee however if there is more than one dependent there may be some financial contribution on the part of the employee. He confirmed that Police Association employees who retire in twenty years could realize full payment of their medical coverage. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3798 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 7-5-88 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3799 - DECLARING RESULTS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - JUNE 7. 1988 Resolution Number 3799 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 7TH DAY OF JUNE, 1988, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3799 was waived. Councilman Laszlo stated he is a member of the group that requested the recount of the June 7th election results for Measure F. He advised that the recount commenced the past Friday covering absentee ballots and nine precincts, that after the absentee vote was tallied there was a discrepancy of twenty-five ballots, and two challenged ballots determined to be valid. Mr. Laszlo stated a decision was made to not continue with the recount given the absence of the twenty-five ballots and the $250 daily cost, and that he could not support the Resolution accepting the certification of the Registrar of Voters. Councilman Laszlo moved that the City request the County to hold another election on Measure F at the County's expense. At the request of the Council, the City Clerk reported conversations with the Registrar of Voters this date who confirmed that in their opinion the recount is over, those persons who had requested the recount choosing not to go forward and had provided that decision in writing to the Registrar. The Clerk reported that the Registrar also confirmed that the certification that was provided to the City shows that there were 1082 absentee ballots and when recounted there was a total of 1057 or a difference of twenty-five ballots. Mrs. Yeo advised that the Registrar has proceeded to check their computer programming for any possible malfunction, that nothing was found to be out of order, and this date the Registrar proceeded to check all containers of absentee ballots from throughout the County to determine if through human error twenty-five ballots may have been placed in a box other than the Seal Beach absentee storage boxes, reporting that at the conclusion of that process there were no Seal Beach ballots found to be misplaced. She stated the Registrar of Voters also surmised the possibility that someone ran twenty-five ballots through the ballot counter a second time in error. The City Clerk reported that the Registrar of Voters advised that the spread of the count of those twenty-five ballots was nearly equal between the yes and no votes and even though the total number of ballots changed from 1082 to 1057 the percentage of the vote had not changed. She noted that the Registrar had reported that the persons requesting the recount had asked that the County place the measure on the ballot again, to which they advised they have no authority to do, aslo that in their view the recount is concluded and the certification provided to the City is final. There was no second to the motion on the floor. Councilman Laszlo moved that the City request the Registrar of Voters to refund the $250 paid by the committee requesting the recount as it was the result of the County's error that the recount did not continue. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. The City Attorney explained that upon payment of the funds to the Registrar of Voters the recount process is commenced and continues on a daily basis upon payment of the fees. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I I I~. 7-5-88 Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3799 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Laszlo Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3800 - AUTHORIZING CREDIT CARDS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 3800 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN CREDIT CARDS TO THE SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE USE IN THE CONDUCT OF CITY BUSINESS ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS." By unanimous conent, full reading of Resolution Number 3800 was waived. Councilmember Risner requested that the first clause of the Resolution be amended adding -for emergency situations where in the normal course of events a cash advance is not possible." Councilmember Wilson stated she felt it should be made clear that the use of the credit cards would be only under the direct jurisdiction and with specific approval of the Chief of Police or Acting Chief. In response to Council the City Manager advised that the contract between the City and Bank of America would carry a $2000 credit line. Citing a recent emergency situation as an example, Chief Stearns suggested a not to exceed $5000 limit. Councilman Laszlo recommended a $3000 credit limit to which the Council indicated concurrence. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve Resolution Number 3800 as amended. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3801 - VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM Resolution Number 3801 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH TO ADOPT A VOLUNTARY WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM REDUCING WATER CONSUMPTION BY TEN (10) PERCENT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3801 was waived. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3801 as presented. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "0" Councilmember Risner requested Items "K" and "Q- removed from the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Wilson requested Item "p" removed, Councilman Laszlo requested Item -J" removed, and Mayor Hunt asked that Item "N" be removed. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "J, K, N, P, and Q", as presented. I I. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of June 2, 1988. L. Approved regular demands numbered 70671 through 70794 in the amount of $445,230.12, and payroll demands numbered 30864 through 31070 in the amount of $181,085.36 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. M. Received the report from the City Engineer regarding the purchase of a surfrake for beach maintenance. 7-5-88 O. Approved the purchase of six police vehicles from Sopp Chevrolet of Huntington Park through a cooperative purchase with the Los Angeles and and Orange County Sheriff Departments, in the amount of $13,220 per vehicle to be financed over a period of four years. AYES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried I ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "J" - MINUTES Councilman Laszlo asked that the June 6th minutes be corrected to reflect his reference to the Mola and Department of Water and Power projects rather than the Bixby project under City Council comments. Laszlo moved, second by Wilson, to approve the minutes of the June 6th regular meeting as corrected. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEM DKn - MINUTES Councilmember Risner stated she would abstain from voting on Item nKDas she was absent from that meeting. Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of June 16th. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ITEM "N" - COMMUNICATION - CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS Mayor Hunt noted the communication from the City of Los Alamitos requesting consideration of being involved in the development processing and considerations of the Bixby development at Seal Beach Boulevard and Lampson Avenue, and suggested that a response be prepared expressing the value of the relationship with the City of Los Alamitos and that their request would be of mutual benefit to the two communities. Councilman Laszlo asked that a committee be formed consisting of the City Engineer's and possibly other staff of Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, and Long Beach to discuss and work on methods of improving traffic. Councilmember Risner spoke in support of the suggestion, stating that discussion of mutual problems, future development, etc. could be beneficial with Seal Beach taking a leadership role in this effort, and asked that the cities of Cypress and Westminster be included. Mayor Hunt added that this could be a Council policy to the staff to pursue coordination and communication with neighboring cities regarding such mutual problems and concerns. Discussion continued. Laszlo moved, second by Risner, that a positive response be prepared to the City of Los Alamitos communication, with a suggestion included that a staff liaison committee be formed to address traffic, development, and other mutual concerns, and that the cities previously mentioned be included. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEM npD_ REPORT - ROSSMOOR ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION The City Engineer presented a report regarding the condition of and projected reconstruction of the Rossmoor Center Alley, noting that this project was included in the five year capital improvement program proposed last year, and I I 7-5-88 that this project will be given consideration during the next fiscal year, dependent upon monies available for capital improvements. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to receive and file the report. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ITEM "0" - REOUEST - COMMUNITY CENTER USE Councilmember Risner noted the request from a local Boy Scout Troop to use the North Seal Beach Community Center three nights per month, which they have done since approximately 1972, however City policy limits regular use to two nights per month. She pointed out that a group from Rossmoor had previously requested the use of the Center on an evening that had been used by the Scout group, however did not follow through with the use of that facility. Councilmember Risner moved to allow the Boy Scout Troop the use of the North Seal Beach Community Center for the third evening per month with the stipulation that this is not a precedent setting action. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council to declare a recess at 9:58 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:09 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order. REPORT - BUSINESS LICENSE TAX Risner moved, second by Wilson, to postpone this item until the next meeting. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I REPORT - JAIL LEASE PROPOSAL Mr. Michael Badstubner, Parole Administrator, California Department of Corrections, was introduced. He advised the Council that due to overcrowded jail conditions there is a need for community based short term detention facilities to house low risk individuals from twelve up to seventy-two hours. He stated that there is a benefit to the State in regard to convenience, benefit to the City in terms of staffing the jail and generation of revenue. He suggested that if the City plans to pursue the proposal that the City Attorney be involved in contract negotiations keeping in mind revenues of $10,000 as a low figure and $12,000 as a high figure and pointed out the State's expenses would include staffing of the facility with one correctional peacer office at a time or five positions for a total of $225,000, and advised of the necessity of holding the per diem rate in the area of $17,000 annually or $47 per day. Councilman Grgas indicated his support for the proposal in view of the fact that the jail facility is presently under- utilized, however noted there may be community concerns with regard to security of the facility and the type of violator that may be housed, and asked if the City could limit housing of certain types of parolees such as persons who have had a history of violent crimes. Mr. Badstubner responded in the affirmative to Mr. Grgas' question, suggesting that the City Attorney may want to recommend conditions that would meet community needs, yet the State's needs should be kept in mind and whether or not it will be a viable facility. Chief Stearns explained that the jail is a very secure facility utilizing a number of security devices including electronically operated doors, a secured sally port that houses vehicles used in transporting prisoners, 7-5-88 with the jail area receiving visual and audio monitoring. He noted that at the present time only two female and two male cells, a drunk tank, and a juvenile holding facility are being used, adding that there is also a facility specific to the mentally ill which is rarely used. Chief Stearns stated that the area in which the State has interest was originally built as a trustee quarters and has never been used. Mr. Badstubner clarified that State personnel would be handling any transporting of prisoners, that the individuals would either be taken to the institution at I Chino or to a parole office in the area, and that no prisoner would be released in Seal Beach. He added that most individuals are on parole for up to three years during which they must adhere to specific provisions and regulations and if they do not, there may be sufficient evidence for an administrative revocation of their parole. Councilmember Risner stated it was her understanding and felt it important to emphasize that the City would not be taking a parolee into the facility that has committed a new felony. Mr. Badstubner responded that those cases are processed in another manner by other agencies, however noted that all of the individuals have been convicted of felonies and have been detained in State prison, pointing out that prisoners are given a classification score while institutionalized ranging from a minimum to maximum security facility, and that there is rarely any problem realized from the parolees that could intensify their classification. Chief Stearns explained that arrangements are being made so that the parolees would not be combined with any person apprehended locally, however pointed out that the staff provided by the State will handle local booking which will allow officers to return to the field in a more timely manner. With regard to liability, the City Manager advised that there would be mutual indemnification of the parties I involved, and that the City is currently paying insurance on the jail facility even though it is vacant. Mr. Badstubner confirmed that detention facilities are also being investigated in communities located in north, east and south County however there is no competition involved in selecting the facilities, and that implementation of this program will be somewhat dependent upon the time required by City staff to prepare the lease, then allowing up to four months for State review and approval. Councilman Grgas moved to authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to enter negotiations with the State for lease of the jail facility, that the parameters for negotiations be between $10,000 and $12,000, that the City attempt to negotiate out the inclusion prisioners who have a history of violent crimes. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. Mr. Badstubner cautioned, with regard to substantial limitation of clientele, that the project must be viable to the State as well as the City. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried DISCUSSION - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS - BIXBY DEVELOPMENT The City Manager introduced Mr. Gary Hamrick, Traffic I Planner with DKS Associates. Mr. Nelson stated that the analysis is a source document of data, is presently being reviewed by Bixby Ranch Company, that it will be their option whether or not they submit an application for the project, and if they do it is anticipated the Bixby Company would address all items set forth in this study. Mr. Hamrick reviewed the summary of the Bixby Specific Plan Area Traffic Impact Analysis, the type of analysis conducted and the findings of the study. He stated the study represents a conservative or worst case analysis, that four nearby 7-5-88 I projects were used in the analysis to determine traffic impacts of those projects as well as the proposed Bixby development, a background traffic growth rate of two percent per year for five years to account for regional traffic growth that will likely occur from neighboring cities, the four projects estimated to produce about seven thousand daily trips, with the Bixby project estimated to produce seventeen thousand trips per day. Mr. Hamrick stated five of the six intersections within Seal Beach that were analyzed would be significantly impacted, with level of service "Fa occurring at each of those intersections, with the intersection of Los Alamitos Boulevard and Katella Avenue also impacted. Mr. Hamrick advised that all impact could be reduced to insignificant levels with the appropriate mitigation measures, which would mean the level they were at before traffic was added by the development or even improved to a level of service "CD or "D". He reported that mitigation measures would include reconstruction of all of the driveway locations, upgrading of traffic signal equipment on Seal Beach Boulevard, widening of the Seal Beach Boulevard bridge over the freeway to accommodate additional through lanes in both north and southbound directions, improve and widen the San Diego Freeway ramps at Seal Beach Boulevard, improve the intersection of Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue, also that a Transportation Demand Management Plan would be appropriate for this type of development which might include integrating existing transit lines, expanding transit lines as necessary, design of ride- share amenities including car pool, van pool, drop-off locations, provision for ride-share services on site, with a full-time transportation coordinator. Mr. Hamrick advised that the study was based only upon the basic preliminary plans previously provided by Bixby. In response to Council, the Development Services Director explained that retail is traditionally one story, with office space within the thirty-nine foot limitation or two to three stories maximum. Councilman Laszlo stated he did not see the combined total of vehicles generated by the four projects studied and the Bixby project set forth in the report. With regard to the reference of 5000 vehicles per day on St. Cloud Drive as stated on page nine of the report, the Public Works Director explained that the City conducted traffic counts in 1985 however that section of St. Cloud is County roadway therefore those figures would have been provided by the County. In reference to the use of circular 212, Mr. Hamrick noted that the circular proposed to be used through the recent initatives looked at delay as opposed to the circular 212 method which uses a volume to capacity ratio, both methods accepted by cities and counties, however the delay method is newer, still being worked out, and much less common, where the 212 method is used most widely in Southern California. With reference to the source of data for turning movement counts set forth in paragraph three of page eleven, Mr. Hamrick stated the counts at Seal Beach Boulevard/Lampson and Seal BeaCh/Westminster were taken by someone retained by the City within the last year, Seal Beach/Katella by Los Alamitos, with others taken by DKS in the early months of this year. In response to Councilman Laszlo's question regarding the amjpm volume/capacity ratio for Seal Beach/Lampson, Mr. Hamrick explained that in instances where there are intersections close together or one intersection that is influenced by another, using only the vOlume/capacity ratio does not necessarily accurately show what the conditions may be therefore field observations are generally used to obtain more accurate data, and in this case it was discovered that queues extend from the freeway on-ramp, backing up through Lampson, and does pose a problem I I 7-5-88 at the Seal Beach Boulevard/Lampson intersection, however the vOlume/capacity numbers alone did not necessarily reflect that situation. Councilman Laszlo stated one concern of College Park East residents is that there was no Lampson/Seal Beach Boulevard level of service calculations as opposed to Seal Beach Boulevard/Lampson, which is felt should be included in the report. Mr. Hamrick responded that the whole intersection was taken into account in the calculations, again 1 acknowledging that there is a problem at that intersection, and offered to amend the report to state the information in another manner if it is felt that would be helpful. Councilman Grgas stated it was his understanding that the problem is not so much with Lampson/Seal Beach Boulevard, it is more with the left turn movement into the 405 northbound on-ramp, thus when cars get backed up it impacts Lampson Avenue and those attempting to cross the intersection. He noted the report proposes a two lane left turn movement to the northbound ramp system in order to reduce congestion and alleviate the situation at that particular intersection, while not ignoring the fact that that intersection may be at a level "FD if one were only counting directions east and west along Lampson. Mr. Hamrick explained that tables seven on page twenty-four sets forth the daily trips and daily trip rate for the Bixby development by land use per thousand square feet. Mr. Laszlo referred to figure six, page twenty-five, pointing out the various projected a.m. peak hour trips, and questioned what he described as a discrepancy in the totals of the calculations. Mr. Hamrick explained that you start with counts that are existing traffic volumes for each intersection, then add to those volumes the load that is expected by this and other developments, background traffic I' growth for the area, noting also that the count at St. Cloud and at Lampson may have been taken on different days, that there is also a margin of error, and in this case a difference of fifty-five is not significant. Mr. Laszlo noted that a cumulative traffic impact figure was not included on table eight, page thirty-four, which he felt it should be, where it was included on table nine. Mr. Hamrick responded that that table merely focused on what would happen just with the Bixby project, those being intersections that would essentially serve as entrances into the project, and clarified that the cumulative traffic impacts are shown on the analysis. He advised that the study does not reflect any improvements or mitigating measures, including the 7th Street connector, and is based on a worst case scenario. Mr. Laszlo stated that if the cumulative totals were included a different level of service may be reflected, also asking how levels of service are graduated. Mr. Hamrick explained that once you approach and go over a level of service DFD, which is only theoretical, everything does go up exponentially, and that anything over the level 1.0 is considered to be a totally congested situation and it is difficult to state the exact magnitude of the problem. Councilman Laszlo stated he would like to see the cumulative I totals on table eight, and an explanation of what is -. considered higher than level "F", noting also concern that Lampson Avenue was not specifically studied and included in this report. Councilman Grgas stated his understanding of Mr. Laszlo's concerns are that the report basically shows a level of service DB" and "Cd for the referenced intersection however it does not clearly state that it could be level "F" due to the queueing problem that exists at the northbound 405 ramp, suggesting that possibly further clarification of the situation could be added. 7-5-88 I Members of the Council indicated they felt the report was basically well prepared, and does point out that there are problems that need to be addressed. Councilmember Risner noted that the size and scope of the Bixby project may be too broad. She asked for clarification as to the recommendation that if this project is brought to the City that alternative three be followed, noting it was difficult to follow the changes that were recommended, asking if it could be shown what the intersection is like now compared to how the mitigation measures would change the intersection, possibly in diagram form. Mr. Hamrick explained that none of the alternatives exist except on a conceptual basis and could not be specifically shown except graphically. Councilmember Risner noted that in the various situations and alternatives of the report it is stated the 405 bridge is of inadequate width, also that she has observed the number of people that utilize the bicycle lane as a turning lane, and suggested that the bicycle lane be eliminated and possibly converted to another vehicle turn lane, ending the bicycle lane before the freeway and starting it after, requiring the bicycle traffic to use the sidewalk area of the bridge. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to direct the staff to study the possibility of eliminating the bicycle lane in that area. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I In response to Councilman Laszlo, the Development Services Director explained that a portion of the project area is currently zoned C-2 with the remaining portion, the golf course, being quasi-public, that the Bixby proposed project would cover all of the C-2 property plus a portion of the golf course would be converted to an urban use. Mr. Knight stated the staff has advised Bixby that the more comprehensive way to process a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would be through the development of a Specific Plan, noting they could either pursue the Specific Plan or submit each portion of the development for separate consideration, clarifying that no portion of the proposed development is currently under a Specific Plan process. Mr. Knight explained that if the Specific Plan process were initiated, the City would retain a consultant, under the control of the City, to develop the Specific Plan. The City Manager added that if Bixby were to submit a parcel by parcel plan for consideration, each portion would be looked at as a portion of the whole, however it is staff's intention to urge Bixby to submit under a Specific Plan so that the entire project can be addressed. Councilman Laszlo stated his desire that the City and citizens be involved in any development plan for the Bixby property. The Director emphasized that the process will be long, requiring an Environmental Impact Report, Specific Plan, and General Plan amendments, during which there will be input on a number of levels. Councilmember Risner noted that at present the project is not compatible with the General Plan, and suggested that if the 'General Plan were looked at now based upon the traffic study, the City may wish to take a proactive stance in amending the General Plan which would allow and disallow certain things that Bixby would prefer. Mr. Laszlo requested a copy of the ordinance governing Specific Plans. The Development Services Director advised that the report represents the final phase under the traffic study contract with DKS other than time allowed for meetings, however stated he felt some arrangement could be made to accommodate I 7-5-88 the requests of the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to hold this matter over pending receipt of additional information requested by members of the Council. DISCUSSION - ALTERNATIVE TO MEASURE DF" Councilman Laszlo stated that the closeness of the recent election on Measure "FD pointed out the concern of citizens with traffic in Seal Beach, and spoke in support of a suggestion previously made by the Mayor to draft an initiative that would be specific to Seal Beach. Mayor Hunt stated he felt most everyone supports sensible growth and traffic control, and pointed out as an example that a number of four-plexes can cause as much traffic impact as can a hundred units next to a highly impacted intersection, and that Measure "F" did not address those particular issues peculiar to Seal Beach, citing also the lack of control on the part of the City with regard to through traffic. Mayor Hunt suggested that objectives be quantitatively defined and concluded with an ordinance or initiative ordinance that is short, simple, and legal. He stated he felt the first step would be to gain a consensus of objectives, the formation of an ad hoc committee to obtain input and creat an objectives list that could then be passed to the staff and City Attorney to formulate into an initiative that everyone can support. Mr. Hunt suggested that the committee be small in number, possibly five to seven persons if deemed necessary, that he felt Mr. Laszlo's presence on the committee was important, with another appointment possibly from the Council and one from the business community. Councilmember Risner expressed her support, however conveyed some concern with active Council participation with the exception of Mr. Laszlo, suggesting that other appointments should be reflective of the views of the proponents and opponents of Measure "FD, and questioned whether an appropriate initiative could be prepared by the August 12th deadline for the November election. Councilman Laszlo suggested the committee may consist of two Council members, two members of the Measure DF" committee, and a fifth member selected by the committee. Mrs. patty Campbell, Ironwood Avenue, stated that the basic premise of Measure "FD was that new development would not make traffic worse, and suggested the committee review and select specific portions of that Measure as a basis. Councilman Grgas spoke in support of a committee of minimum size, possibly two members of the Council, with a third person selected by the Council at next meeting, suggesting Mr. Gary Johnson as a member of the committee. Discussion continued. Risner moved, second by Wilson, that Mr. Laszlo be a member of the committee, that the Council approve Mr. Johnson as a member and give consideration to the selection of another member at large, and there be two members from the Measure DFn committee. Mrs. Risner suggested that the committee then determine their organization and define their objectives. Councilman Laszlo indicated that an initiative ordinance, adopted by the Council with subsequent voter approval would be acceptable, as suggested by Mrs. Risner. At the suggestion of Councilman Grgas the motion was amended to be tentative until the next meeting when all appointments are considered and confirmed by vote of the City Council. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I I I 7-5-88 APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Environmental Oualitv Control Board and Planninq Commission Councilman Laszlo requested that the District Four appointments to the Environmental Quality Control Board and the Planning Commission be held over. I Parks and Recreation Commission Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mr. Gale Thomas to the Parks and Recreation Commission representing District Three for the full term of three years. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Hunt moved to reappoint Mr. Howard Proctor to the Parks and Recreation Commission representing District Five for the full term of three years. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Citizens Participation Committee Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Citizens participation Committee be held over. Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mrs. Jody Weir to the Citizens Participation Committee representing District Three for the full term of four years. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Seal Beach Administration Buildinq Authoritv Councilmember Wilson moved to reappoint Mrs. Jean Henry to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority representing District Two for the full term of four years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mrs. Caroline Poteet to the Building Authority representing District Three for the full term of four years. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Mayor Hunt moved to reappoint Ms. Elise Coury to the Building Authority representing District Five for the full term of four years. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I Pro;ect Area Committee Councilmember Risner moved to reappoint Mr. Robbie Watkinson to the Project Area Committee representing District Three for the full term of two years. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 7-5-88 Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Mayor Hunt moved to reappoint Mr. Francis Looney to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation representing District Five for the full term of two years. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Grgas asked for a status report regarding the recreation facility on the Naval Weapons Station. The City Manager reported a change order has been processed, placing the project in line for funding in the next fiscal year. Councilman Laszlo reported on the most recent meeting of the Orange County Site Selection Committee, and requested that possibly two representatives from Leisure World join in the efforts to steer general aviation away from the Los Alamitos airfield, noting that the next meeting of this committee is July 30th. He added that there are strang pressures from south County to have.qeneral aviation at Los Alamitos. Councilmember Risner noted"her appointment as the representative to the Southern California Water Committee, and requested that the staff look into whether or not the City wishes to continue membership on this committee. Councilmember Risner reported recent problems resulting from the congreation of Dfor sale" vehicles on public streets, pointing out that citations can now only be issued if there is more than one "for sale" sign, and moved that the staff look into strengthening the existing Ordinance regulating this situation. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. Councilman Grgas cautioned that under State law the City could not totally prevent the parking of vehicles for sale on City streets, however may be able to restrict the period of time. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner noted that questions have been raised as to the clarification of no parking signs on holidays, ect, also reported that there has, been a request that the trash cans in Gum Grove Park be secured by chain. The Director of Public Works reported six trash cans have been placed in the Park, are being painted green, and would be secured. Mrs. Risner reported receiving complaints regarding a bikini contest and amplified music at Hennessey's and requested that the staff review the conditions of their Conditional Use Permit. With regard to the Mola Development of the Hellman property, the Director of Development Services reported that Mola has reached tentative agreement with the State Fish and Game with regard to the wetlands, that the golf course will go forward as an executive style course, one hundred five acres of the site will remain open space however twenty acres will be devoted to restored wetlands, noting that Mola will purchase the land and restore it in accordance with a wetlands plan approved by State Lands and the Corps of Engineers. He stated that with that tentative approval Mola is intending to go forward with their development plans with the Coastal Commission and the tentative map process with the City. Councilman Grgas reported that the July 4th joint fireworks display at the Los Alamitos Reserve Center was a success and well attended. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. I I I 7-5-88 / 7-18-88 CLOSED SESSION The City Manager announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session with regard to labor negotiations. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 12:09 a.m. and reconvened at 12:54 a.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order. The City Manager reported staff received further directions relating to negotiations with the employee organizations. I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with unanimous consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 a.m. the C1 Ci Approved,: Attest: I Seal Beach, California July 18, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, 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. I AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried PRESENTATION - NAVAL WEAPONS STATION Captain Stephen Holl, Naval Weapons Station, made a presentation to the Council relating to the Installation Restoration Program at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, a program directed to the study and clean up of former waste disposal sites. He advised that during the past thirty