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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1985-06-10 6-3-85 / 6-10-85 I their system. Mr. Joseph added that he was aware that Seal Beach received the same as the City of Tustin. Mr. Grgas stated he felt their concern is that a person with less seniority can bid for a better position without their seniority being counted. Mr. Joseph stated it is his understanding that many promotions are going to former Seal Beach firefighters. The City Manager suggested that staff check on this concern. In response to Mayor Risner, Mr. parker explained that approximately $25,000 overhead is built into the 4751 account (refuse contract), for finance costs, computer, etc. Mayor Risner referred to the May 24th League bulletin which noticed a CATV conference in San Jose, June 13 and 14, and suggested a staff representative attend. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, 6:38 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting at Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ~..,lJhL4 City rk and ex-offi~o clerk of the Seal each City Council I Approved:____ ~~'J~~~ ~ yor Att.ot, 9."'u~~/ f1.. Seal Beach, California June 10, 1985 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Risner Councilmembers Brownell, Clift, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas I Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:08 p.m. Also present: Mr. parker, City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Hemphill, Director of public Ci ty Eng ineer Capt. stearns, police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk Works/ 6-10-85 WAIVER OF FULL READING Brownell 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: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1186 - SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE - STANDARDS/CRITERIA/REGULATIONS Ordinance Number 1186 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADDING SECTION 28-2350 TO CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE 23, GENERAL PROVISIONS, CONDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, YARDS, HEIGHT, AREA, OPEN SPACE AND BULK OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS, CRITERIA AND REGULATIONS REGARDING SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1186 was waived. Brownell moved, second by Clift, to adopt Ordinance Number 1186 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1189 - FIRE HYDRANTS - SURFSIDE COLONY Ordinance Number 1189 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH EFFECTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE, SECTION 22514, "FIRE HYDRANTS", APPLICABLE ONLY TO THE SURFS IDE COLONY, SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1189 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported that the Ordinance proposed is the result of a request from a Surfside resident to downsize from fifteen feet to ten feet the easement required for all fire hydrants by the California Vehicle Code. He reported the resident pointed out that enforcement of this regulation would severely restrict their ability to park in front of and behind their residence. Mr. Hemphill reported staff had met with the Orange County Fire Department regarding this request , and that the Fire Marshall had responded that they would be willing to accept the downsizing proposal of ten feet of no parking on each side of fire hydrants with the exception of the two main hydrants presently located at Phillips and C Row, and Phillips and A Row. He added that the Vehicle Code allows local officials to modify the fifteen foot requirement when local authorities indicate a different distance by signs or markings, also that the Colony has agreed to make the necessary striping adjustments should the Ordinance be approved. Wilson moved, second by Brownell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1189 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1190 - PARKING PERMIT FEES Ordinance Number 1190 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE XII OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING PERMIT FEES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1190 was waived. The City Manager reported the I I I 6-10-85 proposed Ordinance would allow a charge of $5.50 for a lost, surrendered or destroyed parking permit for an unexpired term, in lieu of the current $1 fee, citing personnel costs involved to reissue a permit. Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:08 p.m. I Capt. Stearns reported that a hand search of the permit log is the present procedure to determine whether or not a previous permit was issued, which is a time consuming burden on the clerical personnel and dispatchers. He reported more than 2500 permits are issued annually. In response to Council, the staff respopded that the police Department is presently researching a computer system for their Department which could eventually accommodate such record keeping. It was also pointed out that the permit period commences July 1st annually, and that the cost of a permit is not prorated during the year. Mayor Risner asked if this item should be held over until a computer system is in place; Mr. Brownell suggested the Ordinance be approved and adjustment of the permit replacement fee possibly reconsidered sometime in the future. Clift moved, second by Wilson to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1190 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3482 - CALIFORNIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM Resolution Number 3482 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING AB 2483, A BILL INTRODUCED IN THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE ESTABLISHING THE CALIFORNIA MAIN STREET PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3482 was waived. The City Manager reported that the proposed Resolution was prompted by a communication from the City of vista, and explained that the National Main Street Center, a demonstration project, originated from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. He noted that as a result of that program a book was compiled which served as a guideline under which Seal Beach adopted the Downtown Revitalization Program. He pointed out that the National Trust promotes preservation rather than the urban renewal approach, and that the State has been approached to sponsor a Main Street Center Program, AB 2483, for cities under 50,000 and making available small grants to enable cities to engage in such a revitalization process. The Council requested a copy of the legislation be provided to them. Brownell moved, second by Wilson, to hold this item over until next meeting pending receipt of the legiSlation. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3483 - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Resolution Number 3483 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985/86 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 3483 was waived. Brownell moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3483 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 6-10-85 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3484 - IDB ALLOCATION TRANSFER Resolution Number 3484 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF ITS 1985 ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY- THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,373,000) OF ITS 1985 ALLOCATION OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND DEBT LIMIT TO THE CITY OF GLENDORA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3484 was waived. The Finance Director reported the City I has been approached by a firm representing Glendora and several other cities, expressing an interest in the transfer of the City's unused IDB allocation. Mr. Thomas reported that pursuant to a proclamation of the Governor, the transfer is legally permitted pursuant to terms and conditions agreed upon between the two cities. He reported that Glendora has offered to pay one percent of the total allocation to the City, $13,730, with a $5,000 guarantee even if the IDB issue is not successful. The City Manager acknowledged that the City has been approached by several cities interested in obtaining Seal Beach's unused allocation, and reported the orange County City Manager's, last Friday, adopted a pooling concept for unused funds that could be available to any city in Orange County. He reported the City Attorney had advised him that the State Treasurer is looking unfavorably upon cities who want to sell their allocation, and is expected to prepare a policy statement regarding same by the end of the month. He noted further that pursuant to the president's proposed tax revision, this type of bonding may not exist within a year. Staff pointed out that the allocation period is'for the calendar year, also that Seal Beach will not be using its allocation. The City Attorney explained that the State Treasurer has no enforcement power over the allocation, however they are proposing to make a recommendation to the Governor regarding I the allocation procedure. Mr. Stepanicich stated that under present pOlicy, the transfer/sale of an allocation is permissible, noting that the only risk is that the Treasurer has threatened that they would not allow an application to the State's allocation for cities that have sold their allocation. Discussion continued. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to hold this item over until next'meeting for additional information regarding the project proposed by the City of Glendora, the policy being considered by Orange County, and possibly additional information regarding the State's policy. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3485 - 1985 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES - ISSUANCE/SALE/OFFICIAL STATEMENT Resolution Number 3485 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 1985 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,700,000 AND APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR USE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3485 was waived. The Finance Director presented the staff report, stated that the 1985 TRAN issue I will be $1,700,000 based upon projected cash flows for 1985/86, the gain to the City of approximately $48,000 less the cost of issuance, expected to be ar~und $20,000. Mr. Thomas stated the notes are anticipated to be sold no later than July lOth. Grgas moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3485 as presented and authorize the execution of the contract of purchase as written. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried 6-10-85 I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3486 - FINGERPRINTING CHARGE - POLICE DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 3486 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A CHARGE FOR THE FINGERPRINTING PROCEDURES PERFORMED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3486 was waived. Capt. Stearns reported that the current fingerprinting charge is $4 for residents and $5 for non-residents, and based upon the fact that the majority of fingerprinting requests are from non-residents, the proposed Resolution would establish a fee of $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents, which is more in line with the actual cost of providing this service. wilson moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3486 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "M" The City Manager requested Item "M" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Grgas requested Item "K" removed. Clift moved, second by wilson, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "K" and "M", as presented. I I. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned City Council meeting of May 20, 1985. J. Approved regular demands numbered 56561 through 56714 in the amount of $304,546.26, and payroll demands numbered 13530 through 13689 in the amount of $142,288.48 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for the same. L. Approved the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Service Agency for the Senior Nutrition Transportation Program for the period July I, 1985 through June 30, 1986. AYES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson NOES: None Motion carried I ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "K" - AWARD OF BID - SIDEWALK REPAIR 1985 - PROJECT NUMBER 551 Councilman Grgas noted that interest has been shown by Main Street merchants in the areas where sidewalk repair is proposed, to participate in the sidewalk repair by incorporating the decorative brick paving, and requested that the staff pursue this matter'. The City Manager reported that the decorative sidewalk was done as an experimental project, and was a negotiated item on a shared cost basis between the property owner, tenant and the City, the City paying only for the concrete portion. The staff reported bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 1:30 p.m., June 3, 1985, for Sidewalk Repair, 1985, project Number 551 as follows: Damon Construction Co. J. T. Garza Construction Co. Dyno Construction, Inc. Walsh Engineering Co. De Armond Construction Arm & Hammer Concrete Removal Nobest, Inc. $ 44,772.82 45,630.50 48,773.78 53,420.60 55,247,00 55,802.00 100,342.70 6-10-85 Grgas moved, second by Risner, to award the bid for project Number 551 to the low bidder, Damon Construction Company in the amount of $44,772.82, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, wilson None Motion carried ITEM "M" - BUS SERVICE 1- The City Manager reported that pursuant to a resident request to extend the hours of bus services, and service of the Long Beach bus line along Electric to Seal Beach Boulevard, the staff has been meeting with the OCTD and the Long Beach Transit District to discuss same. He reported both companies have requested a directive from the Council, based upon previous Council's action. The Director of Public Works reviewed the existing routes, and explained that service is currently provided to the east end of Electric via transfer issued at Main street and P.C.H., also that Leisure World residents have access to the Main Street area by OCTD route 42. The City Manager explained that the problem for Leisure World residents in the past was that the turn-around was at the Safeway Center, and stated he believed that problem was resolved so that passengers could board the bus at Electric and Main, noting that the issue being considered now is the extension of service hours. Mr. Hemphill stated he believed all bus services conclude at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Long Beach line, OCTD, and the Long Beach coast route. Discussion continued regarding extension service hours. Staff explained that in order to provide extended hours from Long Beach and to Leisure World, it would be necessary to involve both the Long Beach and OCTD lines. Mr. Hemphill described the Long Beach route as I entering the City via Marina Drive, proceeding to Pacific Coast Highway, making a loop at Main Street to Electric to 8th street, which is the lay-over area, and exiting the City via the entry route, explaining that if it is the intent to extend service hours to residents at the east end of the downtown area and to those to the north, it would be necessary to also extend the OCTD hours. Mr. Hemphill added that the average trip is once every thirty- five minutes. Council expressed its concern with the impact on certain streets, specifically Electric Avenue and Bolsa Avenue, with extended hours to 11:00 p.m. One suggestion of Council was to change the OCTD loop after 8:00 p.m., to south on Seal Beach Boulevard, west on Pacific Coast Highway, north on Bolsa to Balboa, south to PCH and exit, with adequate stops along Pacific Coast Highway. Wilson moved, second by Clift, to approve bus service until 11:00 p.m., and that the staff be directed to avoid residential impacts of the extended service, and that the final proposal be presented to Council for consideration. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried CITY COUNCIL ITEMS and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Wilson moved to accept the resignation of Mr. William Key, District Two member of the civil Service Board, as requested by Mr. Key. Councilman Clift seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried Mayor Risner referred to a recent news headline and article reporting that with the adoption of the budget the citizens 6-10-85 I could expect a 4.8 percent water rate increase, and stated that to be an incorrect statement. Mayor Risner clarified that as part of the proposed budget, a water increase was recommended in keeping with Council policy, however that the Council has not approved such an increase, nor has the City Manager brought that recommendation to the City Council. She added that the City Manager would be providing additional financial data on the water funds at such time as an increase is considered, and stated the necessity to maintain adequate financing for the water system. The Mayor recommended that the newspapers be notified that the City Council, by adoption of the budget, will not have approved a water rate increase. I Mayor Risner also referred to a letter to the editor authored by Councilman Grgas which stated that "Main Street is not a blighted area, that under State law it could not be placed in a redevelopment project, and that he was personally opposed to redevelopment as a tool for revitalization of Main Street", to which she stated she was in total agreement. Mayor Risner stated any assumption that redevelopment is even being considered by the City Council for Main Street is an untrue assumption with no basis of fact, and further, comments that the Business Improvement District is a forerunner of a redevelopment project is again an untrue assumption, noting that although the Council wants to assist Main Street merchants to have a viable area, it will also make certain that a BIA be fair, legal, has the support of a majority of the businesses affected and without City involvement. Mayor Risner continued, referring to another letter to the editor which posed a question of the Redevelopment Agency taking property by use of eminent domain or condemnation to provide Main Street parking areas. Mrs. Risner stated her intent to set the record straight that the Redevelopment Agency has no legal right to condemn property on Main Street for parking, that historically condemnation actions have not been undertaken by the Agency, and that there are no plans of this City Council to institute eminent domain actions for Main Street parking. Mayor Risner stated that in this community public improvements such as the Electric Avenue greenbelt, the library/community room, Marina Community Center and park, and more, have been made possible through the Redevelopment Agency. Councilman Grgas expressed his appreciation to Mayor Risner for her comments, and stated that it ,is important for the public to understand the facts. Mr. Grgas expressed his feeling that the letter alleged, accused and misrepresented the facts, doing a disservice to the community in that it alleged that the council is not working in the community's best interest. Councilmembers Brownell, Wilson, and Clift acknowledged reading the referenced letter, and concurred with the remarks of Mayor Risner and Councilman Grgas. Mr. Glen Dulac suggested that the Council make a statement regarding Main street, whether or not it is thought to be a distressed area, and referred the wording of the Resolution proposed supporting the Cal i fornia Ma in Street program, ci ting "economic and physical distress". The Mayor offered that the Council could individually respond if they chose to do so, and as a resident for many years, stated she has always enjoyed Main street even though it probably could have been described as depressed, however it is now the best it has ever been and will hopefully continue to be. Councilman Grgas concurred. Councilman Clift made reference to the Downtown Task Force report and resolution which stated that Main Street could be improved, clarifying that it was not deemed to be distressed, and noted Main Street improvements that have taken place during I 6-10-85 recent years, which should continue, citing as an example the sidewalk bricking. With regard to the referenced Main street ReSOlution, Mr. Clift suggested that the wording might be modified while maintaining its intent. Reva Olsen, 1625 Seal Way, acknowledged that she wrote the letter that was being referred to, stated a Redevelopment Agency is not necessary to condemn property by eminent domain, and further that residents are concerned about what is taking I place on Main Street with regard to restaurants and parking. Mrs. Olsen asked what stateinents' in the letter were felt to be misrepresented, stating that she had the letter checked by persons who are knowledgable and that she could document her statements. Mayor Risner cited that the statement "the amount of property tax generated by that land is frozen" as an untrue statement. The City Manager clarified that the assessed valuation is frozen, not the property tax, and pursuant to AB 203 enacted January 1st, the assessed valuation increases two percent annually and is passed on to the County, also noting that when a property is resold the sales prices becomes the AV, or market value. Councilman Grgas reported other statements contained in this letter to the editor that were taken out of context. Mr. Brian Sweeney, 140 - 7th Street, referred to the Zoeter School site, recalling his previous request that any decision that may be made concerning the rezoning or sale, etc. of the property be noticed and open to the public. The City Manager responded that most of the discussions regarding Zoeter have been between Mr. McCully and himself, involving offers, counter-offers, and continuing negotiations, concluding that no decisions have been made or offers accepted on either side, therefore the issue is status quo. Mr. Parker advised that any change in land use would require a public I hearing process, additionally he stated that given the interest in and use of that facility, any decision will be made in public. The City Manager reported that if the land were rezoned, the School District claims the value of the property at approximately 5.2 million dollars. Councilman Clift referred to Resolution Number 3482, Main Street Program, and suggested that the words "the City of Seal Beach and" be deleted from the second Whereas, then to read "many small cities throughout the State..." Mr. Bud Turchin, Seal Way, stated his feeling that lack of communication and difficulty in obtaining information has led to misunderstandings and individual's forming their own conclusions regarding what is taking place in the City. Mayor Risner suggested that if this is the case, Council will work towards improving same. The City Manager added that he is available to provide information and discuss issues whenever requested. Mayor Risner noted the upcoming seventieth anniversary of the City'S incorporation, and inquired as to the Council's feeling toward co-sponsoring a birthday celebration with the community organizations. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to establish Sunday, October 27th for the seventieth birthday celebration. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CLOSED SESSION The CIty Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter and pending litigation pursuant to 54956.9(c). It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:38 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:18 p.m. with 6-10-85 / 6-24-85 Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had met in Closed Session and discuss a personnel matter on which no action was taken, and pending litigation as previously reported. I ADJOURNMENT Wi I son moved, 9:19 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried of the Approved: . Attest: ~.,.tL,)n City Clerk I Seal Beach, California June 24, 1985 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Risner calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL present: Mayor Risner councilmembers Brownell, Clift, Grgas, wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Brownell moved, second by Wilson, 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 PUBLIC HEARING - 1985/86 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Risner declared the publIC hearing open to consider the 1985/86 fiscal year budget and the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds. The City Clerk certified that notice