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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1985-05-13 4-22-85 / 5-13-85 I Approved: 9, ,I-~~, ,_~... "'~ Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California May 13, 1985 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. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Councilmembers Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmembers Clift, Grgas The absence of Councilmembers Clift and Grgas were excused by Council action of April 22nd. Also present: Mr. parker, City Manager Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, 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. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Wilson, to amend the agenda to include an additional proclamation and two proposed resolutions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried 5-13-85 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Brownell proclaimed May 19th through May 25th as "California Traffic Safety Week." Mayor Brownell proclaimed May 12 through May 18, 1985 as "Historic Preservation Week." . SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING - APPEALS 1-85 AND 3-85 - TINY NAYLOR'S Risner moved, second by Wilson, to postpone the public hearing of Appeals 1-85 and 3-85 filed by Tiny Naylor'S until the regular meeting of May 28th. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING - SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE REGULATIONS Wilson moved, second by Risner, to postpone the public hearing regarding satellite dish antennae until the regular meeting of May 28th. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1184 - ANIMAL CONTROL FEES Ordinance Number 1184 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL FEES AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1184 was waived. Chief picascia explained that it has been discovered that the impound fee for small animals I was erroneously set at $11.50 in a prior ordinance, that the proposed ordinance correctly sets the fee at $25.00, noting that this impound fee will not be imposed until the City'S shelter is completed. In response to Council, the City Manager reported that the plans for the shelter have been completed and the site selected, and that construction can commence as soon as the materials and supplies are secured. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1184 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1185 - FLOOD HAZARD MAP Ordinance Number 1185 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, RELATING TO THE METHOD USED TO ANALYZE FLOOD HAZARDS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1185 was waived. The City Engineer presented the staff report, stating that the proposed change in base flood elevations and zone designations amends the Flood I Insurance Rate Map dated July 3, 1978, that the August 1984 Map shows a.minor change, a shallow flooding area in the vicinity of Electric Avenue and Seal Beach Boulevard. He explained that pursuant to the Ordinance, the City has the authority to request that the finished floor elevation be above what is required for that area, one foot above the adjacent curb in Zone B and two feet in zone A-2, as a safety factor. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1185 and that it be passed to second reading. 5-13-85 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3474 - SUPPORTING ACA 7 (MOUNTJOY) - NONPARTISAN OFFICES Resolution Number 3474 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING NONPARTISAN OFFICES (ACA 7 - MOUNTJOY)." Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3474 as presented, and that the Resolution be forwarded to the appropriate legislative committee. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None cli ft, Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3475 - SUPPORTING PEER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE Resolution Number 3475 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE PEER ASSISTANCE LEAGUE (PAL) PROGRAM, A JOINT PROJECT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH CARE AGENCY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3475 was waived. Councilmember Wilson reported her recent attendance at a meeting where Dr. Burt Simpson presented the program on drug and alcohol abuse and the commitment of the PAL Program. Mrs. wilson noted that Dr. Simpson would be making a similar presentation in Leisure World this week, and urged the City's support of the PAL Program by the proposed Resolution. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3475 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None cli ft, Grgas Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "F" _ "J" Councilmember Risner requested Item "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and the City Clerk requested Item "F" removed. wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for the items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "F" and "J", as presented. G. Approved regular demands numbered 56196 through 56401 in the amount of $1,249,501.91; payroll demands numbered 13048 through 13209 in the amount of $129,959.79, and payroll demands numbered 13210 through 13373 in the amount of $129,324.84, as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. I H. Approved the Amendment to the Agreement with the City of LOS Alamitos for, the Improvement of Seal Beach Boulevard, and authorized the Mayor to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City. I. Approved the Joint Agreement for the Operation of the Orange County Automatic Telecommunications System (Law Enforcement Message Switcher System), authorized the shared-cost financing, estimated cost increase, and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None cli ft, Grgas Motion carried 5-13-85 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "F" - MINUTES The City Clerk requested that the wording under the subject Closed Session be amended to read "...Government Code Section 54956.9(b) ..." wilson moved, second by Risner, to approve the minutes o~ the regular City Council meeting of April 22, 1985 as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Cli ft, Grgas I Motion carried ITEM "J" - AWARD OF BID - PIER RESTAURANT The City Manager reported that bids were received until 1:30 p.m. on May 7, 1985 at which time they were publicly opened for construction of the pier Restaurant, project Number 552, as follows: John C. Morrow, General $181,817.00 Contractor, Seal Beach Ampal, Inc. 232,323.00 Upland Amiran Construction Company 238,618.00 Huntington Beach Cox Construction 239,792.00 Seal Beach McEachern Company, Inc. 248,055.00 Long Beach Hayward Construction Company 297,670.00 Pasadena The City Manager reported that the staff thoroughly assessed all bids and met with the low bidder, John C. Morrow, to discuss the contractor's bid and qualifications, and after said meeting the staff felt confident that Mr. Morrow could execute and complete the project according to the standards and specifications set forth by the City Council and staff. Mr. Parker stated he would not execute the contract with Mr. Morrow until the Coastal Conservancy considers and approves the City'S loan application on May 16th. Risner moved, second by wilson, to award the contract for project Number 552, Seal Beach pier Restaurant, to John C. Morrow Company, in the amount of $181,817.00 as the lowest responsible bidder, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Counc~lmember Risner referred to a letter presented to the City Council from the Seal Beach Committee For Free Enterprise, requesting that two members of the Council be appointed to meet with the City Attorney and review their items of concern. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to appoint two Council members as requested. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas I Motion carried 5-13-85 AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Wilson to amend the agenda to consider the appointments. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried I Mayor Brownell moved to appoint Councilmembers Risner and Grgas. Councilmember wilson seconded the motion. Mrs. Risner recalled that the City Attorney had advised the Council on several matters relating to the protest, that no formal action was taken on that advice, suggesting that the points of concern could be reviewed with the Attorney and reported to the full Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, wilson None Clift, Grgas Motion carried I with regard to the State Lands site, the City Manager reported he had met with representatives of Senator Bergeson, Assemblyman Brown and the State Lands Commission, that agreement had been reached that the California Conservation Corp would be the lead agency in cleaning the site, noting that he would be meeting the following day with the State Lands and Corp to possibly set a date for the clean-up sometime in June. He also reported that Edison is agreeable to moving their gate forward to Pacific Coast Highway so that it can be locked, also that the State has directed the lessee tq fence the area. He explained that the State has taken a "shared" approach to cleaning the site since the cost is considerable, noting that the problem of dumping at the location seems to coincide timewise with the increased transfer station fees. Mayor Brownell reported the recent success of the Toxic Roundup Day, noting the participation was far greater than anticipated, and at a cost of approximately $60,000 rather than the expected $10,000 for the program. He stated that if it were not cost prohibitive, a monthly local program would be worth consideration. Councilmember Risner reported plans are under way to try to find a means to continue the program at various locations throughout the County. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brownell declared oral communications open. Mr. Charles Antos, 316 - lOth Street, asked at what point a variance had been advertised for 136 Main Street, referring to a statement of the City Attorney on page eight of the January 14, 1985 Council minutes, and acknowledged that he was referring to the garage that was behind that location. The City Manager stated Mr. Antos' question would be referred to the City Attorney. There were no other communications; Mayor Brownell declared oral communications closed. I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Risner, to adjourn to Monday, May 20th at 7:00 p.m. for a workshop relating to Group W Cable. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Risner, Wilson None Clift, Grgas. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. 5-13-85 / 5-20-85 Approved: I Attest: Seal Beach, California May 20, 1985 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:09 p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Brownell Councilmembers Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner 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 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, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried COASTAL CONSERVANCY AGREEMENT - REIMBURSABLE GRANT - PIER RESTAURANT The Assistant City Manager reported that the California State Coastal Conservancy approved a reimbursable grant to rebuild the pier restaurant in an amount not to exceed $250,000. He stated the term of the agreement is for ten years at an interest rate of 8.86% compounded annually, that the annual payment would be $38,716 should the total $250,000 be utilized. Mr. Joseph explained that the low bid for construction of the restaurant was approximately $181,000, not inCluding interior furnishings, therefore the final grant amount is not known at this time. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the Agreement with the California State Coastal Conservancy for the reimbursable grant not to exceed $250,000. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried