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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1984-03-12 2-27-84 / 3-12-84 " icio clerk of Council Approved: I Attest: ~-,...;JJ:i ~ C1 ty Clerk f Seal Beach, California March 12, 1984 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. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS Seal Beach Womens Club President, Mae Miller, presented a check in the amount of $10,000 to the pier Restoration Fund, designated for the purchase of benches for the pier. Mrs. Miller noted that the funds were derived from the sale of the "Game of Seal Beach", sponsored by the Womens Club. The Mayor and Council conveyed appreciation for the donation. I 3-12-84 AGENDA AMENDED Brownell moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to include an additional presentation, as requested by Mayor Grgas. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Emily Frazier, Daisy Funk and Rosie Grose presented a check in the amount of $30,000 to the City to be used for pier lighting, and entertained those present with a new "Save Our Pier" song. Mayor Grgas and members of the Council expressed gratitude for the SOP donation. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Grgas proclaimed the month of March, 1984 as "Red Cross Month." Mayor Grgas proclaimed support for and endorsement of the West County Family YMCA Development Program to raise $5,500,000 in capital funds for new, expanded physical facilities. March 15, 1984 was proclaimed as "International Day of Concern for Soviet Jews" by Mayor Grgas. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3356 - FUNDING REQUEST - STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY MEDIAN SAFETY BARRIER Resolution Number 3356 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MEDIAN SAFETY BARRIER ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3356 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3356 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I PROPOSED RESOLUTION NUMBER 3357 - REQUESTING AMENDMENT - COUNTY FIFTEEN-YEAR TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN Proposed Resolution Number 3357 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO CATEGORY IV - TRANSIT, OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FIFTEEN-YEAR TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3357 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported that a letter had been received from the City of Tustin requesting support for an amendment to Category IV, Transit, of the Transportation Investment Plan, with specific regard to any rapid transit or light rail facility, noting that the amendment calls for voter approval prior to such construction. Mr. Johnson explained that studies will be conducted and ridership justified prior to implementation of such facilities, and recommended that the Resolution be received and filed. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to receive and file proposed Resolution Number 3357. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3358 - AMENDING PROCEDURES - CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT and GUIDELINES Resolution Number 3358 was presented to Council entitled 3-12-84 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY OF RESOURCES AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3l33." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3358 was waived. The City Attorney reported that the amendment governs the length of time in which a City must act to approve or disapprove a development project, provides for an extension I of time for completion of an EIR, and the length of time in which agencies may respond to a notice of preparation of an EIR. The City Attorney noted that by adoption of the proposed resolution, the City would be in compliance with State law. Vanderstaay moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3358 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "H" THROUGH "M" Councilmember Brownell requested Item "H" removed from the Consent Calendar, and Councilmember Risner requested Item "M" removed. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "H and M". I. Approved regular demands numbered 51255 through 51404 in the amount of $128,787.71, and payroll demands numbered 8174 through 8315 in the amount of $l20,467.04 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for the same. J. Denied the claim of Phyllis Finney and referred same to the insurance adjuster and liability attorney. I K. Denied the application to present late claim of Katherine Williams and Willie T. Williams. L. Approved the plans and specifications for rehabilitation of the water reservoir on the Naval Weapons Station, Project Number 543, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "H" - MINUTES Councilmember Brownell noted that it would be necessary for Counci1member Risner to abstain from voting on the February 27th minutes since she was absent from that meeting. Councilmember Risner read in full a statement she had submitted for the record at the February 27th meeting relating to the proposed recreational vehicle park at the First Street parking lot, and asked for a Council motion I to include said statement in the February 27th minutes verbatim. Brownell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve inclusion of Mrs. Risner's statement verbatim. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay None Risner Motion carried Brownell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the February 27th regular City Council meeting as amended. 3-12-84 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay None Risner Motion carried I ITEM "M" - BEACH TRASH RECEPTACLES The Director of Public Works reported a Coppertone promotional program that provides trash receptacles, with the company logo, free of charge to public agencies. Mr. Johnson reported that two hundred fifty-five gallon barrels have been requested for use on the beach, a cost saving of approximately $2000. Councilmember Risner referred to a similar offer several years past that was rejected by the Council, and asked if Copper tone would offer the receptacles with the word "Coppertone" only in lieu of their logo. In response to Council, Mr. Johnson confirmed that only one hundred of the cans would be placed on the beach at one time, the remainder placed in storage, and that Copper tone will refurbish the receptacles as necessary. Mayor Grgas suggested that this matter be held over and that the local merchants be contacted to ascertain if they would be interested in purchasing and placing local advertising on trash receptacles, and if that is not feasible, accept the Copper tone trash containers on a trial basis. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to hold this item over pending additional information from the staff. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - COLLEGE PARK EAST STREET RECONSTRUCTION 1983 - PROJECT NUMBER 534 The staff memorandum of February 22nd reported that the 1983/84 budget allocated $177,000 for reconstruction of local streets in College Park East and based upon a pavement evaluation study, the two streets of highest priority were Birchwood, from Fuchsia Street to Oleander Street, and Cand1eberry, from Fuchsia Street to Marigold Street. The memorandum also pointed out that it was hoped an additional 1800 feet of BirChwOOd, from Aster to Fuchsia, could be added to the project at an estimated cost of $103,000. The City Manager stated that after reviewing the current year's cash flow, it is felt funding is available for the additional street reconstruction in College Park East as well as improvements to the First Street median, estimated cost of $54,000. The City Manager noted that with the inclusion of the 1800 feet of Birchwood at this time, a cost saving would be realized since the contractor will already be onsight and by avoiding the annual inflation rate. The City Manager explained that the First Street median is an approved improvement project, that funds were budgeted in the current budget to complete plans and specifications, and since the median lies within the Riverfront Redevelopment Project Area, is an eligible RDA expenditure. Reference was made to the Orange County Transportation Commission one cent sales tax proposal and the estimated $400,000 return to the City, with a suggestion that the additional street reconstruction be postponed until those sales tax funds are available. The Director of Public Works stated that if the sales tax measure is approved by the voters, the OCTC will then request input from all cities in Orange County to develop a procedure and policy for maintenance of effort, noting that it may be three years before funds could be expected. It was also suggested that any monies repaid by the Agency to the City be set aside in the event they should be needed in some way for the DWP project, and that development of I 3-12-84 the First Street median be delayed until the hotel development is under way. Discussion followed. Members of the Council referred to the various City funds and revised year-end balances, with the City Manager reviewing the background for which special funds and their balances have been established, and stated he will be presenting recommendations to the Council for revision of certain special funds in the near future. I Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the plans and specifications for College Park East Reconstruction, Project Number 534, Birchwood (from Fuchsia Street to Marigold Street), Candleberry (Fuchsia Street to Marigold Street) and authorize the City Manager to advertise for bids. Councilmember Risner objected to considering each of the proposed projects separately. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the Birchwood Avenue project (Aster to Fuchsia), amend the 1983/84 budget accordingly, and authorize the staff to prepare plans and specifications for same. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the First Street Median project and authorize the staff to prepare the plans and specifications, to be funded from Redevelopment Agency funds. Mayor Grgas explained that he would vote I against the motion, that he would recommend the subject Redevelopment Agency funds be held in reserve for the Department of Water and Power property project or repaid to the City for outstanding loans. Councilman Laszlo stated he would prefer additional information on the First Street Median project for consideration at a later time. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Risner Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay Motion failed Grgas moved, second by Vanderstaay, that the estimated $138,060 Redevelopment Agency revenues be held in reserve for use in negotiations for development of a hotel on the D.W.P. site, and if the subject funds are not needed for that purpose, they be used to repay Agency loans. Discussion continued regarding Agency indebtedness to various City funds. Risner moved a substitute motion to postpone further action pending receipt of a report from the City Manager regarding a repayment schedule of Redevelopment Agency loans. Mayor Grgas stated for the record that he would oppose any attempt to use these funds for improvements to the First Street Median. Vote on substitute motion: AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I APPOINTMENT - CITIZEN PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE (H.C.D. PROJECTS) Risner moved to appoint Jody Weir to the Citizens Participation Committee for Housing Community Development Projects from Councilmanic District Three for the unexpired term ending July 1984. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. 3-12-84 AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grgas declared oral communications open. Councilman Laszlo requested a status report on the Bixby Ranch project from the City Attorney. Mr. Stepanicich reported that the City's environmental consultant, Ultra Systems, has been requested to prepare an addendum to the E.I.R. for the project to correct deficiencies noted by the Planning Commission, which the consultant is still working on. The City Attorney noted that a sixty day continuance of the public hearing had been requested until the environmental data is completed. He explained that with the sixty day continuance of the public hearing on the project, originally required before May 8th, there would be a violation of the one year requirement to take action on the project. Mr. Stepanicich reported that Bixby Ranch Company had been asked to submit a request for a time extension for ninety days as authorized by State law, and noted the request had been received this date, therefore extending the deadline for Council action on the project to August 6, 1984. The City Attorney recommended that the Council take no final action until all of the environmental data is completed and the public hearing should not be set until that data has been received by the City. Counci1member Risner referred to the U-turn signs on the Pacific Coast Highway median and inquired as to who placed the signs, and requested justification and/or removal of same. Mrs. Risner noted the importance of the upcoming Earthquake Preparedness Conference, reported her attendance at a recent FEMA seminar at U.S.C., and stated she hoped to work closely with the City staff in the preparation of an emergency management plan. Mrs. Risner stated she had reviewed the tape of the last meeting, and asked that the suggestion of Mr. Eu1berg to investigate a surf sail launch ramp at the First Street beach parking lot be pursued. Mrs. Risner also reported on the League Public Safety Committee meeting in Sacramento and the March on the CapitOl, during which contact was made with State legislators, lobbying for long term State financing for cities and abolishment of AB 8. Mayor Grgas inquired about the removal of red curb markings on Seal Beach Boulevard. The City Manager reported that signs will now be posted relating to truck parking in lieu of the red curb markings. The Mayor also expressed appreciation for the placement of one-way signs on alleys north of Electric Avenue. Councilman Laszlo stated that he has been a member of the City Council for the past eight years and that his first meeting dealt with the Department Water and of Power property issue, that there has been citizen participation dealing with development of the site, that the Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy has been involved, and expressed his concern that the project may be delayed for another four years. Major Bill Davis, Los Alamitos Air Station, referred to the Bixby project, expressed the military's opposition to the present configuration of the project for safety reasons, and stated all information relative to their opposition of the project will be provided to the Council for consideration. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Grgas declared oral communications closed. I I ADJOURNMENT Brownell moved, second by Risner, to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. 3-12-84 / 3-26-84 AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Approved: and ex-o J.CJ.O City Council of the I Att..., F}... .?{]if) CJ.ty C Seal Beach, California March 26, 1984 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. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Counci1members Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried 1984 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Mayor Grgas read in full Resolution Number 3359-A entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I CALIFORNIA, HONORING STEVEN T. STOCKETT AS THE 1984 CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR." Mayor Grgas presented Resolution Number 3359-A to Mr. Stockett, with all members of the Council joining in extending congratulations and appreciation to Mr. Stockett.