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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-05-12 4-28-86 / 5-12-86 Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to set a public workshop to discuss the Zoeter School site purchase for May 19th at 7:00 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Brownell Motion carried ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned at 8:56 p.m. I and ex-o cio City Council of the Approved: Attest: Seal Beach, California May 12, 1986 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Risner Councilmembers Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Mr. osteen, Recreation Directcr Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Clift, 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 I all Ccuncilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time fcr the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Moticn carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Risner proclaimed support for the Salvation Army's Orange County Treatment Facility. 5-12-86 The Mayor prcclaimed May 18th through May 24th, 1986 as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Risner proclaimed the week of June 8th through June 14th, 1986 as "National Flag Week" and June 14, 1986 as "Flag Day." I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3598 - SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 47 - VEHICLE LICENSE FEES Resolution Number 3598 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 47: GUARANTEEING THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE AS A LOCAL GOVERNMENT REVENUE SOURCE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resoluticn Number 3598 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Brcwnell, to adopt Resclution Number 3598 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brcwnell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilscn None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" THROUGH "K" Mayor Risner requested Item "H" removed from the Consent Calendar. Grgas moved, second by Brownell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "H", as presented. E. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 1986. I F. Approved regular demands numbered 60656 through 60822 in the amcunt cf $262,886.24, and payroll demands numbered 20659 through 20817 in the amcunt of $140,258.75 as approved by the Finance Ccmmittee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. G. Denied the claim of Jennifer L. (Halal) Astenius and Bennett A. Astenius for damages and referred same to the City'S insurance adjuster. I. Bids were received until 2:00 p.m., May 5, 1986 for sewer truck equipment, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Royal Truck Body phcenix Enterprises, Inc. $17,830.23 21,148.77 Awarded the bid for sewer truck equipment to the low bidder, Royal Truck Body, in the amount of $17,830.23, and authorized the purchase of same. I J. Approved the plans and specifications for Reconstruction of streets, Elder Avenue and Loyola Circle, project Number 568, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. K. Accepted the resignation of Mr. Joseph Hunt from the Planning Commission, District Five, and declared said position vacant. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 5-12-86 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "H" - PURCHASE - POLICE VEHICLES Bids were received until 2:00 p.m., May 5, 1986 for four new police vehicles, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Sunset Ford M. J. Sopp and Son $12,780.33 39,107.64 I In response to the Mayor, the City Manager reported the Ford Mustang would be used as a traffic enfcrcement vehicle. Risner mcved, second by Wilson, to award the bid for three Chevrolet Caprice Sedans to M. J. Sopp and Son in the amount of $39,107.64 ($13,035.88 each), and award the bid for one Ford Mustang to Sunset Ford in the amount cf $12,780.33, and authorized the City Manager to purchase same. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Clift noted the concern expressed by residents with regard tc traffic speed on Lampson Avenue, stating he had advised that he would look into the feasibility of lowering the speed to forty miles per hour to coincide with the Garden Grove section of Lampson, an action requiring a traffic engineering study to ensure enforceability. The City Manager explained the procedures required to implement a court sustainable change of speed, he also noted that as a condition of the Bixby Ranch project, a traffic engineering study is being conducted of the subject roadway, a draft report expected to be received by week end, to I then be reviewed by staff with subsequent recommendation. to Council, confirming that accident statistics should be incorporated in the consultant's repcrt. Council also referred to a study requested of Bixby as to the feasibility of constructing a barrier adjacent to the Lampson Avenue properties. VACANCY - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Mayor Risner noted that a vacancy exists on the Architectural Review Board, Tract 6345, reporting Mr. Charles Humphrey having moved from the City. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Risner declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Greg Weiler, 233 Stanford Lane, reported he was speaking on behalf of the newly formed College Park West Homeowners. Mr. Weiler conveyed concern regarding the influx of non- resident persons in the "ir: irl t ty 0 r: College Pack West whc fish in the channel, park in the residential area and at Edison Park, and associated problems with rodents, trash, loitering, and potential fcr increased crime. Mr. Weiler ceque~ted Council directicn to staff to investigate and resclve these problems. Mr. Steve Jones, College Park West resident, concurred wi th the problems reporl:e<l by I Mr. weiler, expressed his feeling that all of the problem~ ace not created by the fishermen bul: by Park "iRi torR, adcling his observance cf declining use of Edison Park by neighborhocd children, and suggested elimination of Park parking as a partial sclution. Mr. John Kerkas, 261 College Park Drive, confirmed the c01nplainl:s lodged by the two o.revious soeake(s. The Gi 1:'01 ~afr.Ul..=.tgHr: itckr'lGU11.Atlge,l I:hdi: ;',;i;~fF. h~s f)e:~11 ,na.-le aware of this problelll, and stated th~t an investigation has begun for its resolution. He pointed cut the boundary and judsdi,~tional problems tn the speci fie 5-12-86 I area, the cooperation of Long Beach having already been sought, and that parking and enforcement of same will be studied. Chief picascia spoke regarding the need for appropriate signage of the area, possibly using international signs, noted a constant problem with removal and defacement of signs which in turn affects enforcement authority, reviewed the City boundaries that pose jurisdictional problems, the lack of manpower for constant surveillance of the subject area, and explained further the necessity to observe a violation in crder to legally site. Staff encouraged the cooperation and participation of residents of the area when violations are observed. Mr. Weiler suggested that a city-wide review of signage be conducted to determine their legality. Wilson moved, second by Brownell, to direct the City Manager to pursue the problems expressed to a solution. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I 'Mr. Steve Friedman, Los Angeles, co-fcunder of the Old Zoeter School Cultural Center, read a prepared statement relating to the preservation of the Zoeter School site, including the retention of the pre-schools and recreational facilities. Mr. Friedman reported the background and activities of the non-profit "Oz" foundation over the past three years, the intent of their organization to preserve the property, refurbish and develop a theatre and cultural center within the on-site existing buildings. Mr. Friedman referred to previous and ongoing negotiations with the School District for purchase or lease of the site, the change of terms of past agreements in principal, and suggested several funding alternatives that could be considered for securing the Zoeter site. Mayor Risner expressed appreciation for Mr. Friedman's presentation, suggesting a similar presentation be made to the Los Alamitos School Board. Mr. Bruce Stark, 204 Ocean Avenue, referred to a recent Planning commission meeting and expressed his objection to the approval given for the reopening of Corky'S and the indefinite extension of the CUP for Hennessey's, basing his objections on the public testimony relating to those two items. Mr. Stark stated the conditions of approval for Hennessey's have not been complied with, and repcrted other violations with regard tc window screens, advertising and banners. The procedures for appeal of those actions were discussed. The City Manager stated he wculd look into ABC and Health Department conditions of Hennessey's approval, and noted that a signed statement of any perceived viclation may be submitted to the City for investigation. Norma Stromeyer, 209 Seal Beach Boulevard, spoke regarding complaints that have been brought to the Council that she felt Hennessey's was responsible for, drinking during the Christmas parade, false advertising, and false notice of a block party on St. Patrick'S Day, and also objected to the reopening of Corky's. Mr. Charles Antos, 316 - lOth Street, advised the Council of appeal procedures, referred to the appeal to the Council on the original approval of Hennessey's, and reported a conversation with the representative of ABC that attended a recent meeting, who indicated that violations that are reported to the ABC are not investigated by them unless they are observed by their investigators, the same holding true of the Police Department. The City Manager noted that upon observation of violations by a citizen, their observations can be reported to the City by way of written statement, that data compiled and investigated, leading to an action if deemed appropriate. I 5~12-86 / 5-19-86 " Mitzi Merten, 13th street, expressed her feeling that the CUP for Hennessey's should have been extended for only a year, inquired if the conditions apply indefinitely, and reported her understanding several ABC conditions had been placed en Hennessey's, one being that they maintain their restaurant status. Mr. Nelson advised that conditions of approval apply for the term of a permit, and reported he had met with Ms. Mortcn this date and had agreed to request the ABC conditions for Hennessey's. There were no other Oral Communications; Mayor Risner declared Oral Communications clesed. I i. ADJOURNMENT Brownell moved, second by Wilscn, to adjourn the meeting to Monday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. of the , Approved' 'tt '0" C9.. ~ M"AI Mayor ) Attest: I .: Seal Beach, California May 19, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Risner Councilmembers Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Wilson I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk