Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-11-24 11-10-86 / 11-24-86 By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:48 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:19 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported Council had met in Closed Session to discuss pending litigation previously reported, and the pier restaurant lease, giving further direction to the City's negotiators. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by wilson, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. I AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried the Attest: Approved: I Seal Beach, California November 24, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:08 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Capt. Garrett, Police Department Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 'I WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner 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. 11-24-86 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I PRESENTATION Mr. Mike Martin, Area Manager for the Edison Company, presented a scroll to the City of Seal Beach commemorating the centennial celebration of the Southern California Edison Company and extending appreciation to the communities they serve. Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:08 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Clift proclaimed the month of December, 1986 as "Selective Service Month." The Mayor proclaimed the week of December 7th through December 15th, 1986 as "Bill of Rights Week." ORDINANCE NUMBER 1232 - PROHIBITING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - GLASS CONTAINERS - PUBLIC PLACES Ordinance Number 1232 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15, ENTiTLED "OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS," OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1232 was waived. Risner moved, second by wilson, to adopt Ordinance Number 1232 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1233 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT Ordinance Number 1233 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1233 was waived. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Ordinance Number 1233 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3657 - HONORING ERIK RICHARD DUTHIE - BOY SCOUT EAGLE AWARD Resolution Number 3657 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Clift entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING ERIK RICHARD DUTHIE FOR HAVING ACHIEVED THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3657 as presented. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3658 - DECLARING RESULTS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 4, 1986 Resolution Number 3658 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 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1986, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3658 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3658 as presented. 11-24-86 Members of the Council commented on the percentage of voter turnout in various areas of the community, as well as the majority voter approval of Measure "M". Thirteen members of the audience addressed the Council expressing their personal views and the views of interested organizations regarding acquisition of the Zoeter School site, all of which urged that the Council pursue all means to acquire all or a portion of the Zoeter site. Representatives of I Under The Rainbow Preschool made a slide presentation of their child care facility and the children utilizing same. A member of the audience spoke of the need for additional tennis facilities in the community. Vote on the motion to approve Resolution Number 3658: AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER l235 - ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS - RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Ordinance Number 1235 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING CERTAIN LIMITATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1235 was waived. The City Manager presented the staff report, explaining that the Ordinance is proposed to comply with State law and establishes limitations on taxes, time for establishing loans, advances and indebtedness, and commencement of eminent domain proceedings for redevelopment plans adopted prior to 1977. wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number l235 and I that it passed to second reading. Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried AYES: NOES: CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "0" Councilmember Risner requested Item "0" removed from the Consent Calendar, and the City Manager requested Item "L" removed. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "L" and "0", as presented. I. Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 10, 1986. J. Approved regular demands numbered 62990 through 63141 in the amount of $510,766.80, and payroll demands numbered 23282 through 23442 in the amount of $151,221.92 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. K. Approved the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for implementation and operation of the Orange County Automated I Fingerprint Identification System for a term of _ ten years expiring June 30, 1986, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. M. Received the draft Orange County Hazardous Waste Management Plan and referred same to the Planning Commission and Environmental Quality Control Board for review and comment. 11-24-86 N. Bids were received until 11:00 a.m., November l7, 1986 for Project Number 574, Slurry Seal of Bridgeport and Marina Hill streets, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: I Pavement Coatings Company Valley Slurry Seal Company, Inc. California Pavement Maintenance Co., Inc. Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc. $21,951.00 26,395.00 30,894.00 35,772.00 Awarded the contract to Pavement Coatings Company, as the low bidder, in the amount of $21,951.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "L" - WATER METER READING SYSTEM The City Manager noted that a supplemental staff memorandum had been provided the Council further addressing the justification for waiving formal bidding requirements for the water meter reading system. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to approve the staff proposal to waive the formal bidding requirements of Municipal Code Section 2-25, and to authorize a contractual agreement with Radix Corporation for the acquisition of an electronic water meter reading system for the quoted price of $12,675. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ITEM "0" - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS - PIER RESTAURANT In response to the Council, the Assistant City Manager stated that the action requested on this item is authorization to seek qualifications for an operator of the pier restaurant, explaining that specifics of any lease agreement will be addressed at a later date through negotiations with selected operators. Wilson moved, second by Risner, to authorize the City Manager to request qualifications for an operator for the pier restaurant. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REPORT - FISHING PROBLEM - SAN GABRIEL RIVER The City Manager presented the report of the Parks and Recreation Commission resulting from a recently held public hearing regarding the fishing problem on the San Gabriel River adjacent to Edison Park, the Commission recommending consideration of establishing parking restrictions for Park parking through a permit process for residents, non- residents, and seniors. The City Manager advised that it will be necessary for staff to investigate the legality of restricting parking as proposed, and the financial impact of enforcing same. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to receive and file the report from the Commission, and refer this matter to staff for report and recommendation to the Council at the first meeting in January. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, wilson None Motion carried 11-24-86 APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Grgas requested that the District One appointment to the Planning Commission be held over. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Risner requested that the City Attorney review the new provisions of the Brown Act for the benefit of the Council and public. The City Attorney advised that I a report on the recent amendments has been provided to the staff, which could be placed on the agenda for Council and pUblic information for next meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications open. Mayor Clift commended the Police Department for the alert and professional manner in which they dealt with a recent incident in COllege Park East. Councilman Grgas announced that his baby son is now home after a brief illness requiring hospitalization, and thanked those who had inquired about his well-being. Mayor Clift reported receipt of a communication from the Seal Beach Residential/Homeowners Association in support of the acquisition of the Zoeter School site and endorsing the concept of acquiring and preserving as much open space/park as possible city-wide. There were no other communications; Mayor Clift declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss on-going negotiations with the School District regarding the Zoeter site. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:09 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:40 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the City Council had authorized I the City's negotiators to make an offer to the Los Alamitos . School District to purchase Parcels Band D of the Zoeter site, the two parcels that were the subject of Measure "M", the purchase proposed to be accomplished with tax increment monies and Zoeter property rental funds, and further, directed the staff to continue negotiations regarding Parcel A (Pacific Coast Highway frontage). He noted that the purchase is proposed without necessitating the sale of City-owned property, establishment of an assessment district, or increase of existing taxes. AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Grgas, to amend the agenda to include action on a claim against the City, as requested by the City Attorney. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CLAIM - SCOTT ZIEGLER Risner moved, second by Grgas, to rescind the action of the November lOth meeting, denying the claim of Scott Ziegler for personal injuries. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I Grgas moved, second by Risner, to reject the claim of Scott Ziegler for personal injuries on the basis that the claim was not timely filed. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 11-24-86 / 12-8-86 ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, at 9:44 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Risner, to adjourn the meeting Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Attest: I Approved: Seal Beach, California December 8, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:24 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 1- ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson 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. AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I REPORT - ASSEMBLY BILL 2674 The City Attorney reviewed the provIsIons of Assembly Bill 2674, amendments to the Ralph M. Brown Act taking effect on January 1, 1987. Mr. Stepanicich summarized the amendments relating to the content and posting of agendas, limitation of the items on which decisions may be made to those matters listed on the agenda, and the exceptions thereto, a requirement to allow the opportunity for public discussion, and a provision