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December 14, 1981
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at
7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with
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the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Laszlo
Councilmembers Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
Absent:
Councilmember Kredell
Also present:
Mr. Parker, City Manager
Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney
Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works
Chief Picas cia, Police Department
Ms. Danielson, Planning Director
Mr. Antos, Associate Planner
Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Vanderstaay moved, second by Supple,. to waive the reading in full of
all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of
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reading shall be deemed to be given by all Cotmcil members after
reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time
for the reading of such ordinance or resolution.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
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PRESENTATION
Mayor Laszlo introduced Jean Erickson, twenty year employee of the
Police Department and presented Mrs. Erickson with a commemorative
city plaque in appreciation for her dedicated service to the City.
Mrs. Erickson accepted the plaque to a round of applause from those
present.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING ZONING CODE - DEFINITION OF SIGN
Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider an amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance that would add a definition of "Sign" to the
City's sign regulations. The City Clerk certified that notices had
been published as required by law and that no communications had been
received either for or against the matter. The Associate Planner
presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning
Commission. Thcre were no public comments for or against this item;
Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1109 - AMENDING ZONING CODE - DEFINITION OF SIGN
Ordinance Number 1109 was presented to Cotmcil for first reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE BY ADDING
SECTION 28-271.1, A DEFINITION OF "SIGN". By unanimous consent, full
reading of Ordinance Number 1109 was waived. Seitz moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1109
and that it be passed to second reading.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried
AGENDA AMENDED
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Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to consider
Item "L", proposed ordinance granting a cable communications franchise,
out of order at the conclusion of the next public hearing, as requested
by Mayor Laszlo.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
None
Krede11
Motion carried
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PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 11302 - HELLMAN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider a proposed
Tentative Tract Map Number 11302 for the division of the Hellman'Specific
Plan area into three hundred'thirty-six lots. 'The City Clerk certified
that noticeS ',had been published and mailed as required by law and that
no communications had been received either for or against this item.
The Associate Planner presented the staff report, stating that the
Tentative Tract Map provides for the subdivision of the residential
land within the Specific Plan area into three htmdred thirty-six lots,
three hundred thirty-three single family detached units, one hundred
apartment housing tmits and five hundred sixty-seven condominium
units. Mr. Antos stated that the development would take place in nine
phases, that the final tract maps would be processed individually for
each' phase and that public improvements would be implemen:ted with each
phase. Mr. Antos reviewed the Planning Commission actions and findings,
and the conditions imposed for approval of the Tentative Tract Map.
Mayor Laszlo invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this
subject to come to the microphone and give their name and address for
the record. Mr. George Putnam, Senior Vice President of Ponderosa
Homes, commended the City on their review process procedures and
stated the conditions for approval as presented were acceptable' to
Ponderosa Homes. Mr. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, inquired about
the proposed wall adjacent to properties on the west end of Catalina
Avenue to Surf Place and proposed resolution of encroachments past
the original lot boundaries by property owners on Catalina and Surf.
The Associate Planner stated a concrete block wall is proposed'on
the property line adjacent to the Catalina properties extending to
Avalon Avenue, and is so indicated on the proposed precise plans. Mr.
Putnam stated that there are approximately ten encroachments onto the
Hellman land by adjacent properties which vary from two to seventeen
feet and that he had indicated Ponderosa would attempt to resolve the
problem with the property owners and in the grading plans for the
development, and noted some property owners had requested use of up to
thirty feet of the Hellman land, which would not be acceptable to
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Ponderosa. Councilman Seitz stated some concern had been expressed
that the drainage from existing properties would be altered by the
proposed wall. Mr. Putnam stated much of the drainage problem has
been created by the encroachments and that this problem will need to
be resolved in the engineering phase of the development. The City
Attorney explained that the City would have no right to impose
conditions requiring the developer to give land to those property
owners who have encroached on the Hellman land, noting such a condition
would benefit only a limited number of the property owners. Mr.
Putnam stated Ponderosa would put forth their best effort to resolve
the drainage, encroachment and wall location problems, most likely
through dedication, acquisition or trading of properties. Mr. Putnam
continued, stating that even with a two foot dedication of land to
the existing property owners, it would necessitate that the grading
be revised to provide proper drainage for the new residential units.
He also stated that the sloped area in the new development adjacent
to the proposed wall would be part of the residential back yard and
would be maintained by the property owner. Mr. Grayson, 140 Coast-
line Drive and member of the Environmental Quality Control Board,
stated that the portion of the Evnironmental Impact Report addressing
noise levels generated from traffic on Pacific Coast Highway is now
invalid due to the recently increased allowable speed limit on Coast
Highway. Mr. SanFilippo, 801 Avalon Drive, inquired about the time
frame for completion of the grading, what measures are planned to
protect the Hill residents from noise and dust during the grading,
and asked if the liquafaction problem had been resolved. Mr. Putnam
stated that the grading and land fill is anticipated to be completed
within approximately six months, that the construction of one type
of wall between the Hill properties and the new units would be more
asthetically acceptable than several different styles of fencing of
varied materials, that the soils problems will be resolved according
to the conditions imposed by the City, that measures will be taken
to protect the Hill properties during the grading process, that
noise control will be resolved in accordance with all State and City
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guidelines and referred to berming as one means of reducing noise
impact. Mr. Grayson suggested that a new noise level study be
conducted on Pacific Coast Highway prior to approval of the project
and should the noise level exceed the acceptable limit, that the
speed limit on Pacific Coast Highway be lowered. Mr. San Filippo
asked if the traffic impact on Pacific Coast Highway and on the
bridge at the westerly city limits had been considered, and if the
sewer system would require upgrading as a result of the proposed
development and stated he felt the community had not had adequate
opportunity to review and give input regarding this development.
The City Manager stated ingress and egress to the new development
would also be available from Seal Beach Boulevard and should there
be substantial impact on the sewer system, the cost of upgrading
would be borne by the developer. Mr. Putnam explained the lengthy
review process that had taken place for this project, study sessions,
public hearings and citizen contact, and stated the traffic impact
for the development had been mitigated. Mr. Victor Peterson, 935
Cat~lina, stated his property presently experiences a drainage
problem, provided photographs to the Council and urged that this
matter be resolved prior to any project approvals. There were no
further communications from the audience; Mayor Laszlo declared the
public hearing closed.
Councilman Seitz stated that since the developer had agreed to work
with the residents adjacent to the Hellman property to resolve their
concerns, he felt that the location of the fence/wall should be
resolved first and included as a condition of approval rather than
being set forth on the Tract Map, also that a pedestrian overpass
into the park area be constructed at the intersection of First and
A Streets. Mr. Putnam responded that Ponderosa would not be willing to
build an overpass. Mr. Seitz suggested that the oil derricks on the
Hellman land be removed as a condition of approval. The City Manager
stated that mitigating measures will be taken regarding the wells on
the land proposed for development however conditions can not be
imposed on the remaining Hellman property, that the staff have met
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with Hellman representatives who have agreed to fund a study for
abatement of the oil derricks. The City Attorney added that it
would be inappropriate to address the oil extraction activities that do
not directly effect the development, however, the Council would have
the power to require abatement if the wells violate the noise regula-
tions of the City. Councilman Seitz referred to maintenance of walls,
lawns and landscaped areas through the Homeowners Association; the
City Attorney stated that condition had been amended, that the City
would be a party to the CC & R's and would have the right to lien a
property in order to enforce the conditions. Councilman Seitz
expressed his objection to the use of wooden fences and suggested
cinder block instead. It was pointed out that the type and placement
of the fences/walls will be presented for consideration as a part of
the landscape plans. It was suggested the City may wish to consider
a landscape maintenance review procedure. Councilman Seitz recommended
the height of the barrier wall along First Street be extended to eight
feet and that landscaping be provided on both sides of First Street.
Mr. Putnam recommended that First Street barrier wall consist of a
berm and wall; and the City Manager stated that when the landscaping
plans are considered, the maintenance of all landscaped areas will
be clearly set forth. The City Engineer stated the intent of the
park and landscaping conditions is that parkways on both sides of
First Street be landscaped by the developer. The City Attorney
suggested the conditions be amended to clearly state "parkways on
both sides of a street". With reference to Gum Grove Park, it was
stated the parking area would be removed and landscaping placed
between the developed area and the park, that no fence is presently
proposed between the Gum Grove and the existing residences, and
should the Council wish a block wall constructed behind Gum Grove
Park that condition could be imposed when Tentative Tract Maps for
Phases Four through Eight are considered. Relocation of utilities
was briefly discussed. Mr. Seitz requested that the one hundred low
and moderate income housing units be deleted and that other uses for
that portion of the property be explored. The City Attorney referred
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to recent legislation regarding low and moderate income housing
requirements and strongly recommended this one hundred unit develop-
ment be retained in the planned development. Mr. Putnam asked that
should the Council determine to eliminate the affordable housing
from the development, that he be provided with a statement of facts
and findings as to why it is being deleted. Councilman Seitz
expressed concern with Finding Number Five in Resolution Number
3118 referring to the site as "physically suitable", the City Attorney
clarified that Finding to mean basically the size and area of the
land to be developed is suitable and specifically refers to informa-
tion provided to the City in the Environmental Impact Report.
Requested amendments to the Conditions of Approval were reviewed as
follows: (1) Eight foot berm/wall barrier along First Street; to
be included; (2) Maintenance costs to the common landscaped areas;
the City Attorney stated that condition had been amended and is
included; (3) Fences adjacent to existing residential properties on
tpe west end of the Hill; the City Attorney stated the agreement
previously expressed by the developer would be added as a condition
and that no fences would be positioned until this matter is resolved
by the developer and the property owners. Mr. Putnam expressed
concern should a property owner be unwilling to negotiate and agree
to the placement of the fence; the City Attorney stated the developer
will have the obligation to meet and to resolve to the best of his
ability the property line issue and in the event it can not be
resolved satisfactorily, it should be specifically set forth in the
conditions and that the Council would have the ultimate obligation
to resolve any disputes. The City Attorney stated he would review
that condition; (4) Pedestrian overpass; this request not considered;
(5) Removal of oil derricks; the City Attorney stated that if Hellman
did not honor their oral agreement and if a nuisance is created by
the wells, litigation could be brought against them, or the City
could request removal of the wells and if they are not removed the
City could abate them and lien their property. The City Attorney
again clarified that mitigation of those wells directly impacting
the tract is being required.
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Mayor Laszlo asked if there would be a master CC & R or if it would
be on an individual property owner basis. The City Attorney stated
it was his understanding there would be one master CC & R and indivi-
dual CC & R's for specific sections of the development.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3118 - APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 11302
Resolution Number 3118 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
11302". By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number
3118 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt
Resolution Number 3118 with amended Conditions as previously stated.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried
It was clarified that landscaping and architectural plans will be
forthcoming.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3119 - APPROVING PRECISE PLANS - TRACT 11302
Resolution Number 3119 was presented to COlmcil entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING PRECISE PLANS
FOR TRACT NO. 11302." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 3119 was waived. It was stated that there is no fencing
proposed behind Gum Grove Park at this time, that the Park will be
dedicated to the City and that there are no plans to change the use
of that land, that the first revenue from the project will be received
when the final tract map is filed, the remainder to be received over
a period of time, that the eighteen acre park site will be dedicated
upon recordation of the Phase One map and at which time funds will
be received for the development of the park. It was stated grading
of the site is anticipated for early 1983, construction to commence
within thirty to forty-five days thereafter. Seitz moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3119 as presented.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1111 - AWARDING FRANCHISE - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM
Ordinance Number 1111 was presented to Council for first reading
enti tled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH GRANTING TELEPROMPTER
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. A FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND
MAINTAIN A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY." By unanimous
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consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1111 was waived. The
Assistant City Manager reported that the franchise agreement had
been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office and is
acceptable to Teleprompter, is the result of negotiations between
Teleprompter and the City, incorporates the requests of the City
Council from the October 27th meeting and noted that the staff had
met with the Superintendent of Schools who had agreed to the terms
affecting the District. Mr. Joseph stated the agreement adopts the
Teleprompter application proposals with certain legal modifications,
and changes and/or additions made during the negotiating process
which include: (1) increased security fund to $75,000; (2) $500 per
day fine for non-completion of the system under prescribed time
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period; (3) use of low profile pedestal "flat boxes"; (4) rate
increases not to exceed seventy-five percent of the consumer price
index; (5) deletion of offered equipment not required or::necessary
for operation of the system, valued at $147,388; and (6) $75,000
annual grant for support of local origination programming, community
promotion and other services deemed appropriate by the City. Mr.
Joseph requested that several minor changes to the agreement be made
as follows: (1) page two, Section Two (A) to read "...non-exclusive,
revocable franchise ("the Franchise")..."; (2) page five, Section
Three (E)(l), "...payment by the Grantee of any fees, charges,
reasonable claims,..." and last sentence of the same Section, "....
transferred to any other bank with assets over $30,000,000"; (3) page,
seven, Section Three (E)(5)(a), "...Grantee agrees that Grantor...";
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(4) page twelve, Section Five (C), ".. . Grantee shall make every
reasonable effort..."; (5) page fifteen, Section Five (E) (g), "...
Grantor shall prescribe generally accepted methods of measurement";
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(6) page nineteen, Section Six (E) (2) (a) and (b), "...in the event
that one third of its service..."; (7) page twenty-three, Section,
Seven (B)(e)(l), "Copies of financial reports of Grantees system serving
Seal Beach and Grantees financial report at the option of the Grantor..."
and that the last sentence of this section be deleted.
Councilman Supple requested that this item be held over until the
first meeting in January to allow additional time to study the
documents. The City Manager stated the original Teleprompter proposal
offered $500,000 worth of cable communications equipment to the City,
and after discussions with each city department and Teleprompter it
was determined some of that equipment was not necessary for the
efficient operation of the Seal Beach cable system, and that Tele-
prompter had agreed to provide an equal amount in the form of cash
in in lieu of equipment to the City which may be used for the purchase
of capital equipment. Mr. Parker stated he would recommend that the
$750,000 franchise fees be placed in a special fund and only the
interest derived from those monies be used. Mayor Laszlo inquired
about the conduct of inspections during the construction phase. Mr.
Joseph stated that the City would have the option of obtaining a
private engineering firm to conduct the inspections. Mayor Laszlo
spoke regarding interconnect with Los Alamitos School District,
frequency of rate increases, commercial advertising fees, the
location of the master control center and use of the production
equipment, and inquired as to why the Rossmoor Library had not been
included as a facility to receive cable equipment. The City Manager
concurred that the Rossmoor Library was inadvertently omitted and
should be included. Mayor Laszlo asked if the franchise was trans-
ferrable; the City Attorney responded that is is not transferrable
without consent of the City Council. With reference to the Municipal
Code provisions relating to cable communications, the Assistant City
Manager explained that once the franchise agreement is adopted the
Municipal Code will be amended so that there are no conflicting
provisions.
Mayor Laszlo made specific reference to several Municipal Code
sections: 234-A(4), Interconnection, inserting the word "will"
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instead of "may"; 234-A(5)(d), Construction Schedule, six months rather
than one year; 234-A(6) (a), three months rather than six months, a month
to month reduction in the term of the franchise and specifying the $500
per day fine; 23A-7(4), Advance Charges, objected to advance payment
for service; 23A-9, Establishment of Community Access Corporation; the
Assistant City Manager stated this provision will be deleted. Council
discussed the procedures for a member of the community to utilize the
public access channel. The Mayor referred to 23A-14(6); the Assistant
City Manager clarified that any State or Federal law in conflict with
the City's regulations would prevail. The Mayor referred to Section
6(A) of the Agreement regarding "Substitutions.. .subject to the approval
of the City Manager" and requested the "City Council" be added.
Discussion continued regarding programming, two-way capability,
tentative location of the main head-in, buy-back provisions, proposed
rate schedules for basic rate be reduced to $6.95 or $6.45. A member
of the audience spoke regarding the purchase of capital equipment with
funds derived from the franchise, the enforcing body to insure Tele-
prompter is providing the services as prescribed in their proposal
and to determine that every reasonable effort is made to interconnect,
adding a provision requiring two-way service when it is available, and
inquired as to the effect on the franchise should the Leisure World
community deannex from the City. Mayor Laszlo stated he would provide
the staff with a feasibility study regarding the inter-connect of all
Orange County cable television systems; Councilman Seitz requested a
copy of that study. Mr. Seitz referred to Code Section 23A-4(11),
Test and Compliance Procedure, regarding the second failure and
requested the wording "and may require a third test" be added.
Councilman Supple moved to postpone this item until the first meeting
in January to allow additional time to study the agreement, the effect
of this agreement on Leisure World and the existing contract with
Teleprompter. Councilmember Vanderstaay seconded the motion. Mayor
Laszlo requested that the amended agreement be provided to the Council
for review by the first week in January.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried
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Ms. Schroeder, Teleprompter representative, indicated that Teleprompter
is anxious to review the existing Leisure World agreement with the
Leisure World management and the Golden Rain Foundation at the earliest
possible time.
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1105 - REGULATING THE PARKING OF OVERSIZE AND NON-
MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS
Ordinance Number 1105 was presented to Council for second reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING THE PARKING
OF OVERSIZE AND NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, AND AMENDING
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Ordinance Number 1105 was waived. Mayor Laszlo expressed
his opposition to the fine schedule provided within this ordinance. With
consent of the Council, discussion was postponed while a copy of the
Municipal Code was obtained.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1110 - CALLING and GIVING NOTICE - PRIMARY NOMINATING
MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MARCH 30, 1982
The City Clerk stated that pursuant to the City Charter, Ordinance
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Number 1110 was presented to Council calling and giving notice of the
Primary Nominating Municipal Election to be held March 30, 1982 and
the subsequent documents established regulations for Candidate Statements,
and related to the conduct of said election. Ordinance Number 1110 was
presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1982, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID
CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1110 was waived. Seitz
moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1110 as presented,
which takes effect immediately upon adoption.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
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None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3120 - REQUESTING COUNTY SERVICE - PRIMARY NOMINATING
MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MARCH 30, 1982
Resolution Number 3120 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A PRIMARY NOMINATING
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1982."
By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3120 was
waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution
Number 3120 as presented.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3121 - ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
Resolution Number 3121 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO MATERIALS
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AND THE COSTS THEREOF FOR THE PRIMARY
NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 30, 1982." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 3121 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to
adopt Resolution Number 3121 as presented.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Krede 11 Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3122 - ELECTION OFFICIAL COMPENSATION
Resolution Number 3122 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER
CITY, ESTABLISHING COM~ENSATION FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS AND POLLING
PLACES AT THE PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading
of Resolution Number 3122 was waived. Seitz moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3122 as presented.
AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 3123 - CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE - PRIMARY MUNICIPAL
ELECTION - MARCH 30, 1982
Resolution Number 3123 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING
THAT ALL BALLOTS BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE." By unanimous
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consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3123 was waived. Seitz
moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3123 as
presented.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3124 - CANVASS - PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION -
MARCH 30, 1982
Resolution Number 3124 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE
CANVASS OF THE PRIMARY NOMINATING MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 30, 1982, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH."
By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3124 was waived.
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Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3124 as
presented.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NUMBER 1105 - CONTINUED - REGULATING PARKING OF OVERSIZE
NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS
Discussion of proposed ordinance Number 1105 continued. The City
Manager stated the fine is presently $25 for each violation, that
each twenty-four hour period would constitute a separate violation
and currently only applies to residential areas of the City. Dis-
cussion continued. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone
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this item until next meeting.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kredell
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3125 - COMPLETION - TREATMENT OF TERMITES - PROJECT
NUMBER 517
Resolution NtDDber 3125 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE
COMPLETED AS TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #517, TREATMENT OF TERMITES,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN AMERICANA TERMITE
COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 3125 was waived. Seitz moved, second by
Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3125 as presented.
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AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 3126 - COMPLETION - WESTMINSTER AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NUMBER 456
Resolution Number 3126 was presented to 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 #456, WESTMINSTER
AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO
BETWEEN GRIFFITH COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3126 was waived. Seitz
moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3126 as
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presented.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Seitz requested Items "Q" and "R" removed from the Consent
Calendar; Mayor Laszlo requested Item "0" removed from the Consent
Calendar. Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the
recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items
"0, Q, and R" as presented.
P. Approved regular demands numbered 42215 through
42461 in the amount of $556,129.70; payroll of
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December 1, 1981 plus demands numbered 33156
through 33180 in the amount of $700,281.60 as
approved by the Finance Committee and that
warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same.
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S. Approved plans and specifications for the
construction of Wheelchair Ramps, Project
Number 509 and authorized the City Manager
to advertise for bids.
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AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
Items Removed From the Consent Calendar
ITEM "0" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Mayor Laszlo asked that the names and addresses of those persons
speaking at the November 23rd meeting regarding the Department of
Water and Power property and to the lease of parkland from the
Department of the Army be included in the minutes. It was noted
that the names and addresses of persons addressing the City Council
had not been included as those items were not under public hearing
and for discussion only. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second
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by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned
meeting of November 5th and the regular meeting of November 23, 1981
as presented.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT :
Krede11
Motion carried
ITEM "Q" _ OLD POLICE BUILDING - NOMINATION TO NATIONAL REGISTER OF
HISTORIC PLACES
Councilman Seitz expressed concern with the designation of the old
police building as a historical site at this time, suggesting that
such action be pursued after the disposition for that building had
been determined. Discussion followed. Seitz moved, second by
Vanderstaay, that the staff authorize International Systems, Inc. to
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prepare an application for the nomination of the old police building
as a historical site and that said application be reconsidered by
Council prior to any final action and pending determination of
disposition for the building.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Kredell
Motion carried
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ITEM "R" - OLD POLICE BUILDING - EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT
Councilman Seitz indicated he did not feel city funds should be
spent towards ,the appraisal and the structural analysis of the old
police building in view of the fact there is no firm agreement at
this time that Newman Brettin Properties will purchase the building
and suggested that all alternatives for use of the site should be
investigated, such as retaining the police building site and dis-
posing of the land used for parking adjacent to the fire station.
The City Manager explained that pursuant to the negotiating agreement
as presented, the City will obtain an up-to-date appraisal of the
property, receive a report as to whether or not the building can be
rehabilitated up to code, an estimated cost of such rehabilitation,
and recommended that the City participate in the cost of the appraisal
and engineering study. Mayor Laszlo stated he preferred a fifty to
sixty year lease of the site rather than its sale and stated that
should the building be placed on the historical register, other uses
may present themselves and requested that action on this item be
postponed for six weeks. Members of the audience expressed their
views to the Council. The City Manager recalled that the City had
previously solicited proposals for rehabilitation and/or use of the
site and that no responses had been received, and stated it would be
difficult to request proposals until the value of the land and the
cost of rehabilitation is known. Mr. Parker noted that if the City
and the potential buyer of the property share in the cost of the
studies, the City is still under no obligation to finalize the sale
of the site. The City Manager stated that Newman Brettin may be
amenable to a long term lease and suggested Section 6 of the Agreement
be amended to include the words "for the sale and/or lease" and clarified
that lease of the site should be of sufficient years to allow total
amortization of the rehabilitation costs to Newman Brettin. Seitz
moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the City Manager to
execute the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Newman Brettin
Properties, Section 6 of said Agreement amended to read "...for the
sale and/or lease of the property...". Councilmember Vanderstaay
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asked if the City could obtain the building at a future date if the
need existed. The City Manager stated the building would revert to
the City upon expiration of the lease, that the City could buy back
the lease or it could be obtained through condemnation proceedings.
The City Manager also clarified that the structural additions to the
original building, the jail and the hose tower, would be demolished
and that area utilized for parking.
AYES: Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES: Laszlo
ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried
COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
Councilman Supple asked if the annual Redevelopment Agency report
would be forthcoming; the City Manager affirmed that it would. Mr.
Supple inquired if a legal opinion had been provided regarding
establishing a trust fund for the $138,000 Leisure World condominium
in-lieu fees. The City Attorney responded that it would not be
appropriate to place the funds in trust, that he would recommend the
Council establish a separate fund for the $138,000 whereby three
affirmative votes are required to approve use of those monies, and
stated he would provide a report to Council on this matter.
Councilman Supple suggested that the City Manager be instructed to
institute a program of reducing the unit costs for paramedic
responses from the present level, and so moved. Mayor Laszlo seconded
the motion.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
None
Kredell Motion carried
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Councilman Seitz requested that the Engineering Department obtain a
current noise level reading along Pacific Coast Highway.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience.
Mrs. Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood Avenue, spoke in favor of establishing
a special fund for the Leisure World condominium in-lieu fees and
suggested the Council take action to do so. The City Manager explained
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the present policy for co-mingling of funds, current cash flow status
and noted the $138,000 is presently carried as a debt from the General
Fund to the Park Account and that placing those monies in a special
fund would merely be a paper transaction at this time. Mr. Supple
pointed out that there is no identification of the interest earnings
on the $138,000 since their receipt by the City. The City Manager
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stated it would be most desirable to return the money to the Leisure
World community in the form of a project or actual return of the
money at the earliest possible time should the Council choose to
provide that direction. There were no other oral communications;
Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed.
CLOSED SESSION
It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn
to Closed Session at 11:58 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:22 a.m.
with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney
reported the Council had discussed matters of pending and threatened
litigation.
Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 12:24
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ADJOURNMENT
p.m. noting that no meeting would be held Monday, December 28th.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Krede11
Motion carried
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