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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1983-06-27 6-27-83 Seal Beach, California June 27, 1983 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mr. Zaharas, Assistant Finance Director Mr. Antos, Principal Planner Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay to amend the agenda to include a presentation to the Save Our Pier Group and to consider agenda Item H out of order at this time, as requested by Mayor Grgas. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I PRESENTATION Mr. Jim Hartwell, owner of the Hartwell Shell Station, Mrs. Hartwell and son, Scott, presented a check in the amount of $363.65 to the Save Our Pier Group. Mr. Hartwell stated the donation represented five cents per gallon of gasoline sold during the past weekend promo- tion. Ms. Frazier, Chairman of S.O.P. accepted the check on behalf of S.O.P. and expressed appreciation to the Hartwell family. AGENDA ITEM "HI! - RESOLUTION NUMBER 3288 - COMMENDING MARK VAN HOLT Resolution Number 3288 was read in full by Mayor Grgas entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PARKING CONTROL OFFICER MARK VAN HOLT FOR HIS EXHIBITION adopt Resolution Number 3288 as presented. I OF COURAGE ON MAY 29, 1983." Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Van Holt and the Assistant City Manager relayed commendations expressed by the Police Chief who was unable to attend the meeting. 6-27-83 I WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Brownell, 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HFARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - 1983/84 Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider the use of Revenue Sharing Funds in the 1983/84 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published as required by law and that no communications for or against this item had been received. The Assistant City Manager reported that federal law requires that two public hearings be held to consider the use of Revenue Sharing Funds, the first of which was held Tuesday, May 31, 1983, the second at this time. Mr. Joseph reported that the anticipated $176,000 Revenue Sharing Funds have been allocated to Police Depart- ment patrol for fiscal year 1983/84. There were no comments from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. PUBLIC HEARING 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider adoption of the proposed 1983/84 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this item. The Assistant City Manager stated that the total budget figure is $10,120,040 and that the budget is balanced. Mr. Joseph stated further that the proposed budget does not include salary increases that may occur through negotiations, however, does include revenues that may be derived from the Assessment District and proposed expendi- ture of funds freed by the establishment of the Assessment District. Mr. Joseph reported the status of the State budget and the effect on local government should the current impass status not be resolved and the AB 8 deflator activated. Mr. Joseph noted that pursuant to I I 6-27-83 past actions by the State, the city's proposed budget estimates receipt of only a portion of the State subventions in the amount of $148,000. Mr. Joseph referred to proposed legislation whereby cities and counties would receive a monthly distribution of subventions for the months of July, August and September, after which the deflator would be activated eliminating the distribution of subventions and by February 1984 cities and counties would be granted the authority to impose a one cent sales tax. It was clarified that the one cent sales tax would be implemented by the legislative body and would not require a vote of the people. There were no communications from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. I 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Councilmember Risner spoke to the uncertainty of the adoption of the State budget and the effect of the proposed legislation, and recom- mended that adoption of this city's budget be postponed until June 30th pending receipt of additional information on the State budget. It was noted that at present the proposed legislation would allow III counties and cities five months to institute the one cent sales tax, noting however the League is proposing an amendment to extend that provision. The Assistant City Manager clarified that if it is necessary, the Council has the authority to amend the budget at any time during the year. Mrs. Risner objected to the inclusion of the anticipated Assessment District revenue in the proposed budget prior to Council's approval of the Assessment District, expressed her feelings regarding assessments for landscaping and street tree trimming, questioned the differential in the assessment of certain commercial areas and businesses, objected to the zero assessment of vacant parcels, and requested that the proposed assessments be reevaluated and reduce the year-end balance by $90,000 and reduce the Assessment District by III a like amount. It was clarified that should the Assessment District not be established the Council would be required to amend the budget deleting those revenues. Mayor Grgas reiterated that the intent of the Assessment District is to charge for those specific services provided to the community thereby relieving certain funds for long 6-27-83 I I I deferred capital improvements. Councilmember Risner moved to amend the proposed budget to include the estimated revenues and costs for reconstruction of the municipal pier. Discussion followed with the City Enginee~ reporting that some payments will be made during the 1983/84 fiscal year, such as the costs incurred for engineering and design and possibly some progress payments to the contractor. The Assistant City Manager stated it would be possible to amend the budget to include the cost of the engineering work at the July 11th meeting when the proposals for that phase will be considered. The City Engineer stated that the estimated time frame for the pier reconstruction is that the contract for engineering and design will be entered into by the first of August, this phase to take approxi- mately three months, that forty-five to sixty days will be allowed to advertise and receive bids and award the contract for construction, which could take between six to nine months.- Mr. Johnson noted there may be some delay due to availability of materials, and explained that some contractors may be hesitant to commence construction during the winter months, therefore construction may not begin until spring of 1984. Discussion continued regarding the estimated time schedule for completion of the pier, as well as the availability of the funds expected to be received for the reconstruction. Councilmember Risner withdrew her motion pending further discussion on July 11th. There was a brief discussion and explanation of the County's claim that the City of Seal Beach has been overpaid 1.6 million dollars in property taxes since Proposition 13 and the proposed legislation regarding same. Councilmember Risner continued her comments on the proposed budget regarding estimated property tax and animal license revenue and questioned the additional $24,000 reflected in the revised refuse budget and requested that that account be reduced by that amount. The Assistant City Manager stated he did not have the calculations for that account and offered to provide Council with a detail of those figures at next meeting. Councilmember Risner moved to delete the Assessment District revenue from the proposed budget and that the budget be temporarily balanced by using revenue from the Plant and Equipment Fund, to be repaid at a later time from 6-27-83 Assessment District revenue if and when the Assessment District is approved. The Assistant City Manager stated it would not be appro- priate to fund the cost of those services provided in the Assessment District with Plant and Equipment Fund monies. Councilmember Risner stated that capital improvements could be temporarily financed from I said funds until the Assessment District is approved. There was no second to the motion. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3283 - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Resolution Number 3283 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS AND SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983/84 AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE XIIB OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PROPOSITION 4, THE GANN INITIATIVE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3283 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3283 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3284 - ADOPTING 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Resolution Number 3284 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3284 was waived. The Assistant City Manager requested that the amount shown for the 1972 Assessment District Improvement Fund be corrected to read $414,490. Vanderstaay moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3284 as corrected. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Risner Motion carried I PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1002 - ROSS - 127 and 129 2nd STREET Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-1002 for the conversion of two duplexes into a four unit condominium. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published and mailed as required by law and that no 6-27-83 communications had been received either for or against this item. The Principal Planner presented the staff report, recommendations of the Planning Commission and reviewed the conditions requiring submission of CC & R's to the' City Attorney for review and approval I prior to recordation and that two tree wells be instal~~d in the parkway strip and that a tree be planted in each to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Mayor Grgas invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name ,and address for the record. Mr. Raul Calvo, Engineer, representing Joyce Ross, owne., of the property, acknowledged the conditions of approval and stated they would be complied with. There were no other communications; Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. In response to Council, the Director of Public Works reported that in the past the City has provided parkway trees upon request depending upon available funding. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3285 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1002 - ROSS - 127 and 129 2nd STREET I Resolution Number 3285 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1002." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3285 was waived. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3285 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1003 - FREIMUTH - 127 - 11 th STREET Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-1003 for the conversion of a duplex into a two unit condominium. The City Clerk certified that notice of, public hearing had been published and mailed as required by law and that no communi- I cations had been received either for or against this item. The Principal Planner presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, stating approval had been conditioned requiring 1) the submission of CC & R's to the City Attorney for review and approval prior to recordation; and 2) the replacement of existing curb in front of the site to the satisfaction of the City Engineer 6-27-83 or provide a cash bond to the City in an amount determined by the City Engineer to cover the cost of construction. Mayor Grgas invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. James condition requiring replacement of the existing curb, suggesting I Freimuth, owner of said property, questioned the legality of the that to be a city maintenance function. There were no other communications from the audience; Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. The City Attorney explained that the City may, at its discretion, impose conditions requiring access or frontage improvements as a condition of approval of a Map, legal authority granted by the Subdivision Map Act. Discussion continued. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3286 - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1003 - FREIMUTH - 127 - 11th STREET Resolution Number 3286 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1003." By unanimous consent, full rea,ding of Resolution Number 3286 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution I Number 3286 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1004 - SHELMAN - 1105 OCEAN AVENUE Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider Tentative Parcel Map No. 83-1004 for the conversion of a duplex into a two unit condominium. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published and mailed as required by law and that no communi- , cations had been received either for or against this item. The Principal Planner presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, noting approval of the Map had been conditioned and approval prior to recordation; and 2) to remove and replace I as follows: 1) submission of CC & R's to the City Attorney for review broken and cracked portions of curb and sidewalks, as required by the City Engineer or provide a cash bond to the City in an amount determined by the City Engineer to cover the cost of construction; and 3) that the base of the palm tree be trimmed to clear back of 6-27-83 curb and sidewalk by six inches. Mayor Grgas invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state-their name and address for the record. Mr. Calvo, Engineer representing Mr. Shelman, stated that the conditions are understood I and agreed to. There were no other communications; Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3287 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83-1004 - SHELMAN - 1105 OCEAN AVENUE Resolution Number 3287 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 83- 1004." By unanimous consent, ful1 reading of Resolution Number 3287 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3287 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion ca=ied ORDINANCE NUMBER 1145 - AMENDING ZONING CODE - SECOND DWELLING UNITS Ordinance Number 1145 was presented to Council for second reading I entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING SECOND DWELLING UNITS WITHIN SINGLE-FM~ILY RESIDENCES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1145 was waived. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1145 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3274 - MAYORAL APPOINT~ffiNTS Resolution Number 3274 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, I AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3160" and amended to include the appointments as stated by the Mayor. By unanimous consent, ful1 reading of Resolution Number 3274 was waived. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3274 as amended. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 6-27-83 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3289 - APPROVING PROJECTS - PARK RESTORATION AND URBAN REFORESTATION PROGRAM (JOBS BILL) Resolution Number 3289 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING PROJECTS SUBMITTED UNDER THE PARK RESTORATION AND URBAN REFORESTATION PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3289 was waived. III The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and reported that the projects submitted for consideration were: 1) Edison Park Sprinkler System; 2) Old Town Tree Planting; and 3) Citywide tree planting. Mr. Johnson stated that should a project be selected under this program, the California Conservation Corps will purchase the required plant materials and supplies, hire the crews, and complete the project between July 1 and September 30, 1983, at minimal expense to the City. Council inquired if a portion of the trees designated for Old Town could be planted in Eisenhower Park and if some trees could be used on the arterial streets. The Director stated he felt both would be possible as long as the trees are used only on public types of trees that are acceptable in each area of the City that will I property. Mr. Johnson stated further that there are four or five not damage sidewalks or curbs and be acceptable to residents, that the City does have a list of persons who have requested trees, there- fore those properties would have first priority, after which trees would be planted in those areas with the greatest deficiency, and that staff will attempt to contact residents prior to planting. Mr. Johnson stated he would notify the Council if a project is selected and report the plan for implementing same. Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3289 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "J" THROUGH "M" I Councilmember Laszlo requested Item "M" removed from the Consent Calendar; the City Clerk requested Item "J" removed. Brownel1 moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calenday as presented except Items "J" and "M". 6-27-83 I K. Approved regular demands numbered 48367 through 48622 in the amount of $630,635.52 and payroll demands numbered 5298 through 5454 in the amount of $130,839.22 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. L. Approved renewal of the agreement with Brown Brothers Adjusters to provide claims adjusting services for a period of one year. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I Item "J" - MINUTES The City Clerk requested that the June 13th minutes be corrected to reflect the second to the motion to approve Resolution Number 3281. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the June 13, 1983 regular meeting as corrected. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the minutes of the June 20, 1983 regular adjourned meeting as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "M" - REQUEST - PERS ADJUSTMENT - RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS Councilmember Laszlo requested that this item be discussed in Closed Session. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to postpone this item until July 11th. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CITY MANAGER REPORTS There were no reports from the Assistant City Manager. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Councilmember Vanderstaay appointed Jesse Rountree, Twin Hills Drive, to the Environmental Quality Control Board from District Two for the Term ending July 1987. Mrs. Vanderstaay requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Lowell Kolb for his services on the E.Q.C.B. I 6-27-83 Councilmember Laszlo reappointed Mr. William LaBar to the Recreation and Parks Commission from District Four for the term expiring July 1986. Councilmember Brownell requested that his appointment to the Planning Commission from District Five be held over, and stated that Mr. Smith has agreed to serve on the Commission until the new appointment is confi rmed. Councilmember Risner reappointed Ima Allison and Glenn Barton as resident members of the Project Area Committee for terms ending July 1985. Mayor Grgas reappointed Jack Haley as a business member and Joe Kalmick as a resident member of the Project Area Committee for terms ending July 1985. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to confirm the above appointments. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried REPRESENTATIVES - ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Risner moved, second by Brownell, to reappoint Mr. Charles Antos as the representative and Mr. Gary Johnson as the alternate representa- tive to the Advisory Committee of the Orange County Housing Commis'sion. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grgas declared oral communications open. Councilmember Laszlo moved to request the Planning Commission to study present and anticipated future traffic problems at Seal Beach Boulevard/San Diego Freeway entrance, Seal Beach Boulevard/Lampson Avenue, and Seal Beach Boulevard/St. Cloud. Councilman Brownell seconded the motion. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Grgas reported receipt of written complaints regarding increased noise from the expanded air traffic at Long Beach Airport and stated he had requested the staff to investigate and report back to Council. Mayor Grgas moved to request the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing regarding the downtown revitalization and pier design I I I 6-27-83 and reconstruction plans in order to receive input from residents of the community. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion.' AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Mr. Jim Funk, 215-1/2 - 10th Street, stated he felt funds to recon- struct the pier should be included in the 1983/84 budget, particularly for the engineering and design portion of the project, that the City should be prepared to select an engineering firm at this time, expressed his objection to the anticipated spring date for commence- ment of construction, and stated he felt the design of the pier should be consistent with the old pier. Mayor Grgas stated Council will be considering selection of an engineering firm at the meeting of July 11th. The Mayor stated he would like the engineering consultants to present their findings and recommendations at the Planning Commission public hearing for the information of the public. Emily Frazier, 131 - 13th Street, expressed disappointment with the I pier reconstruction schedule estimated by the City Engineer and requested that the Council expedite the ,project. Councilman Laszlo stated it was his understanding the City Engineer's schedule was , for completion sometime between July and September, 1984, all factors being considered, that schedule seemed to be very reasonable. General discussion continued regarding the pier reconstruction schedule and anticipated receipt of funds for reconstruction. The City Engineer again reviewed the anticipated schedule as estimated by the engineering firm, all of which is tentative. Mitzi Morton, 13th Street, asked if parking would be considered in the downtown revitalization study, suggested the public hearing scheduled before the Planning Commission for a restaurant proposed by Jack Haley be postponed pending action on the downtown plan, and suggested the I City charge $25 to $30 per month for parking spaces provided to merchants and employees. Mr. John Schafer, 137-1/2 Dolphin, urged that the Council and staff strive for the earliest pier completion date that is possible. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Grgas declared oral communications closed. 6-27-83 ADJOURNMENT 'Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. AYES: NOES: Approved: Attest. Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried -I I. I I