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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1984-09-10 8-27-84 / 9-l0-84 AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, 9:27 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting at Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I clerk of the APproved:4~"';;;:~ ~. ..~.- ~~ Attest: ~~,,,@( a - i ty Cler,1 Seal Beach, California September 10, 1984 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Counci1members Clift, Risner, Wilson Absent: Counci1member Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:22 p.m. Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mr. Thomas, Finance Director 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 all Counci1members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I 9-l0-84 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, wilson None Grgas Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Brownell declared the week of September l6th through September 22nd, 1984 as "Cystic Fibrosis Week." I The Mayor declared the week of October 7th through October 13th, 1984 as "Disabled Artists Week." The month of September, 1984 was proclaimed "Leukemia Month" by Mayor Brownell. PUBLIC HEARING - VACATION - ON-SITE DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE EASEMENT & FACILITIES - RIVERBEACH CONDOMINIUMS Mayor Brownell declared the public hearing open to consider vacation of a dedicated on-site domestic water service easement and appurtenant facilities. The City Clerk certified that the Resolution of Intent and the Notice of Public Hearing had been published for two consecutive weeks and posted along the subject property, as required by law, and that no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The City Engineer reported that the site is presently served by two domestic master water meters, that this action will eliminate the requirement of individual water meters for properties under separate ownership, as well as be a benefit to the residents by reducing their water service costs. There were no communications from the audience; Mayor Brownell declared the public hearing closed. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3409 - ORDERING VACATION - ON-SITE DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE EASEMENT & FACILITIES - RIVERBEACH CONDOMINIUMS Resolution Number 3409 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING VACATION OF THE ON-SITE DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE EASEMENT AND APPURTENANT FACILITIES LOCATED ON THE RIVERBEACH CONDOMINIUM PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3409 was waived. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3409 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, wilson None Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3406 - APPROVING PARTICIPATION - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - 1985/l986/1987 Resolution Number 3406 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3406 was waived. The Director of Development Services presented the staff report and history of the H/CD Program, and recommended City participation in the Program for years II, 12 and 13. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the Cooperation Agreement with the County of orange and adopt Resolution Number 3406 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried 9-l0-84 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3407 - 1984 TAX and REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES - ISSUANCE and SALE Resolution Number 3407 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS 1984 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,000." By unanimous consent, full reading of ReSOlution Number 3407 was waived. The Finance Director reported that pursuant to Council action at the last meeting, the City Manager was directed to enter into agreement with the Bank of America to effect the sale of 1984 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the range of $l,500,000 to $2,500,000. Mr. Thomas stated that proposed Resolution Number 3407 provides for the issuance in the amount of $2,500,000, that amount arrived at by Bank of America representatives consulting with bond counsel, Rutan and Tucker, and the City Finance Director. Mr. Thomas reported that for information of the Council, a copy of the pro-forma Note Purchase Agreement, agreement designating Bank of America as fiscal and paying agent, and the Preliminary Official Statement had also been provided, those documents following almost the exact form, with the exception of the figures, of the 1983 issue. The Director reviewed a calendar of necessary actions leading to the sale of the notes, and explained that the services provided through the Bank of America are at no cost to the City, however the Bank will retain $21,000 from the proceeds of the sale to cover its fees and expenses. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3407 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3408 - COMPLETION - NAVY RESERVOIR RECOATING - PROJECT NUMBER 543 Resolution Number 3408 was presented to the Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #543, RECOATING NAVY RESERVOIR, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN WEST COAST INDUSTRIAL COATINGS, INC., AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3408 was waived. Clift moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3408 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "H" THROUGH "K" Risner requested Item "K" removed from the Consent Calendar. Clift moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "K", as presented. H. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 27, 1984. I. Approved regular demands numbered 53400 through 53546 in the amount of $408,24l.l4, and payroll demands numbered l04S9 through 10632 in the amount of $130,647.09 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for the same. I I I 9-l0-84 J. Bids were received until August 29, 1984 at 1:30 p.m. at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk for Reconstruction of lOth, lIth and 12th Street Alleys, Project Number 547, as follows: I Dyno Contruction, Inc. Nobest Incorporated Sully-Miller Construction Company Damon Construction Company Schuler Engineering Corp. Griffith Company A.F.R. Associates $ 260,389.96 26l,Sl4.42 261,654.30 26S,046.12 277,572.65 306,424.25 325,770.70 Awarded the bid for Project Number 547, Reconstruction of lOth, llth and 12th Street Alleys, 1984, contingent upon Federal approval of the contractor, to the low bidder, Dyno Construction, Inc., in the amount of $260,389.96, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "K" - PURCHASE OF MATERIALS - PIER RECONSTRUCTION As a matter of explanation, the Director of Public Works reported that a shortage of creosoted structural timbers was discovered during an inventory by the current pier reconstruction contractor, Crowley Constructors, which was then verified by City inspectors. He reported further that the City's contract administrator had solicited quotations of cost for the treated timbers, receiving four responses as follows: I John Taylor Lumber Company J. H. Baxter Koppers Neidermeyer and Martin $6,360.00 6,572.73 6,927.61 7,016.63 Wilson moved, second by Risner, to waive the formal purchasing requirements for acquisition of the structural timbers due to financial loss with regard to delay associated with formal purchasing procedures and concern for pUblic safety and welfare, and to approve the purchase of the treated structural timbers from John Taylor Lumber Company in the amount of $6,360 in order to facilitate the completion of the pier rehabilitation project. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:22 p.m. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Seal Beach Administration Building Authority Councilman Grgas requested thlS appointment be held over until next meeting. Citizens Participation Committee Councilman Grgas moved to reappoint Mr. Robert Sprott to the Citizens Participation Committee from District One for the full term of four years, and to appoint Mr. Brian 9-10-84 Sweeney to short term motion. the Citizens Participation Committee for the of two years. Councilman Clift seconded the AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner advised that she wished to postpone the second District Three appointment to the Citizens Participation Committee until next meeting. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brownell declared oral communications open. Mr. Richard Turchi, 1001 Catalina Avenue, reported a recent incident where a neighbor's dog entered his backyard, attacked and killed his dog, also referred to previous attacks on residents and cats by the same animal. Mr. Turchi presented a neighborhood petition consisting of sixty-nine names, requesting support either for destruction or permanent removal of the animal. Mr. Turchi reported that the animal has been deemed to be vicious, has temporarily been removed from the premises of 955 Catalina, and expressed appreciation to the Police Department and Animal Control for their actions relating to this problem. Discussion followed. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to direct the City Manager to investigate regulations in other communities and if feasible prepare an ordinance imposing stricter controls for vicious animals. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, wilson None Motion carried Councilmember Risner reported she had received a letter I from the League President announcing that she had been appointed to the League's Resolutions Committee. Mrs. Risner also reported complaints regarding odors in the area of Westminster and Seal Beach Boulevard and at the beach in the general location of where the volleyball tournament was held and requested the staff to investigate the source. Councilmember Risner asked that the Council consider, should the referendum go to a vote of the people, placing advisory measures relating to height variance or increased land use of the proposed hotel on the D.W.P. site, and the Caltrans proposal to widen Pacific Coast Highway to six lanes, on the same ballot. The City Manager suggested an "employee no-strike" proposition could also be considered. Discussion followed. In response to Council, the City Manager reported that the hotel marketing study will indicate how many rooms will be needed to make the hotel feasible, that the study was due this date, however was not received. Mr. Parker explained that during a preliminary presentation by the Feinberg Group to the San Gabriel Parks Society, those persons present had 'indicated their preference for a variance from the height limit rather than increased land use to accommodate the hotel. Councilman Grgas stated he would hesitate placing the D.W.P. issue on the ballot without first having the complete development I plan. The City Manager reported a fatal traffic accident on Pacific Coast Highway, stated that Channel 7 News had interviewed he and the Police Chief, and in turn contacted CalTrans relative to their scheduling for construction of a safety barrier on the Highway, with CalTrans responding that the project is scheduled for spring 1986. Mr. Parker reported there has been a total of eight fatalities on this portion of the highway in the past three years, noting that the accident would more than likely not have occurred 9-l0-84 I had the barrier been in place. He indicated his intent to pursue expediting construction of the barrier through the City's legislators. Councilman Grgas inquired as to the due date of the Moffat and Nichol beach erosion study; the Director of Public Works responded that it was due the past Friday, however has not yet been received. Brian Sweeney, 140 - 7th Street, referred to the planned barrier for P.C.H. and inquired why it is being held up. The City Manager stated the City has no authority whatsoever over P.C.H., that it is State highway. He reported there was a letter writing campaign to CalTrans last year supporting a safety barried, that CalTrans did budget the project but that construction is not scheduled until 1986, explaining that CalTrans has total authority to schedule the project whenever they choose. Mr. Sweeney suggested that the City may wish to pursue rental of safety barricades for Pacific Coast Highway from the Long Beach Gran Prix organization as a temporary solution to accident prone section of P.C.H. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Brownell declared oral communications closed. CLOSED SESSION It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn to Closed Session at 7:54 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:43 p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order, and the City Attorney reporting that the Council had discussed potential litigation and personnel matters. I The Council expressed its intent to cancel the September 24th regular meeting due to a conflict with the League of California Cities Conference. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting to Monday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. for a Downtown Revitalization workshop. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grga, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m. clerk of the Approved: Qd ~ rA.A/rfl~ .' q ~-e t' Mayor I Attest: