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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1982-04-12 4-12-82 Seal Beach, California April 12, 1982 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 the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, 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 Council members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I the reading of such ordinance or resolution. NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the month of April, 1982 as "Fair Housing Month" and April 11, 1982 as "Fair Housing Information Day." Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the week of April 18 through April 24, 1982 as "Victims Rights Week." PRESENTATION Mr. Tom Heinsheimer, former Mayor and Councilman from Rolling Hills Estates, introduced himself to the Council and members of the audience stating he is a candidate for the United States Congress from the 42nd District, Seal Beach being a part of that District, and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to address the Council. I AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to amend the agenda to include a resolution honoring the Employee of the Year. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 4-12-82 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3147 - CHERYL L. IGO - 1982 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Resolution Number 3147 was presented to Council and read in full by the Mayor entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING CHERYL L. IGO AS THE "1982 EMPLOYEE I OF THE YEAR." Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3147 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Laszlo introduced Mrs. Igo to those present and extended congratulations on behalf of the City Council. PRESENTATION - SEAL BEACH NUCLEAR ACTION GROUP Mrs. Marylou Brophy, Seal Beach Nuclear Action Group, requested a verbatim transcript of this presentation. Mayor Laszlo suggested that decision be made at the conclusion of the presentation. Mrs. Brophy stated that a resolution had been prepared for Council considera- tion urging Senator Cranston to request the General Accounting Office I to conduct a new safety study of the Naval Weapons Station. Mrs. Brophy referred to several proposals contained in a 1975 GAO safety report and stated those recommendations have not been followed or implemented. Councilman Kredell stated he had discussed this matter with a member of SNAG who had indicated the preference is that the Naval Weapons Station be removed from the City and that the property be developed for residential use. Other SNAG members addressed the Council and requested Council approval of the resolution presented. At the conclusion of discussion, no action was taken on the proposed resolution and the Mayor advised SNAG to make a tape recording of their presentation in lieu of a verbatim transcript. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3145 - ADOPTING REVISED HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - 7th YEAR I Resolution Number 3145 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE SEVENTH YEAR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3145 was waived. The City Manager reported that the resolution provided final authorization of previous Council action to transfer $75,000 block grant monies originally 4-12-82 designated for acquisition of property for low income housing on the Hellman development site to mobile home rehabilitation in the Trailer Park. The City Manager clarified that rehabilitation work has been completed, that the H/CD funds now become a reimbursement to the General Fund. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3145 as presented. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3146 - APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 11444 - MARINA VIEW TERRACE - FIRST STREET/MARINA DRIVE Resolution Number 3146 was presented to COlmcil entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 11444." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3146 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3146 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Item "L" removed from the Consent Calendar and the City Clerk requested Items "G, H, and I" removed so that the appropriate Councilmember could abstain from voting on the minutes of the meeting from which he was absent. Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for Items "G, H, I and L". J. Approved regular demands numbered 43609 through 43881 in the amount of $385,230.81; payroll of March 25th plus demands numbered 33266 through 33273 in the amount of $148,908.40; and payroll of April 8th plus demands numbered 33274 through 33282 in the amount of $144,699.33 as approved I by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. K. Concurred with the City of Westminster to change the name of Westminster Avenue to Westminster Boulevard. 4-12-82 M. Accepted the resignation of Mary Leibert from the Planning Commission, District Five. N. Approved the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for Seal Beach I Boulevard Overlay Project between Golden Rain Road and St. Andrews Drive (Phase I construction), Project Number 510, AHFP No. 1066. O. Bids were received until 10:00 o'clock a.m., April 2, 1982, for Construction of Armed Forces Center Park Perimeter Fencing, 1982, Project Number 514-A, at which time they were publicly opened as follows: Better Built Fence Master Built Built Rite Fence Company Alcorn Fence Company Crown Fence Harris Fence Company Pilgrim Fence Company Nove Brothers Construction $ 27,299.00 27,675.92 28,027.95 28,881.28 29,038.51 30,305.50 32,655.86 33,075.69 Awarded the bid for Project Number 5l4-A, Construction I of Armed Forces center Park Perimeter Fencing, 1982, to Q the lowest responsible bidder, Better Built Fence, in the amount of $27,299.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. P. Approved the renewal of the contract with Provincial Data Systems for parking citation processing and authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "G" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES I Supple moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the March 8, 1982 regular meeting as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Seitz Motion carried 4-12-82 ITEM "H" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Supple moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the March 22, 1982 'regular meeting as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kredell Motion carried ITEM "I" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES I Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the April 6, 1982 regular adjourned meeting as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Krede11 Motion carried ITEM "L" - HYDROELECTRIC POWER GENERATION UNITS Councilmember Vanderstaay inquired if a cost savings would be realized from the installation of hydroelectric power generation units. The City Engineer responded that the initial feasibility study indicates an anticipated maintenance cost saving, increased energy generation and conservation and if constructed by 1983, a positive recerpt flow should III be realized by 1989. Councilman Supple referred to the length of time to payoff the initial installation costs and suggested the City Council conduct a thorough investigation to insure economic feasibility for the City prior to final approval to participate in the project. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to support inconduit hydroelectric power generation at West Orange County Water Board turnouts wherever economically feasible. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried SURFSIDE COLONY SHORE PROTECTION . The City Engineer presented an update of proposed actions relating to the Surfside beach erosion problem. Mr. Johnson reported that a meeting had been held between the City staff, Surfside residents, a representative from Congressman Lungren's office and Dr. Walker of Moffatt & Nichol to formulate an action plan to provide shore protec- tion. Mr. Johnson reported it was the consensus of those present that I 4-12-82 I a short term solution would be the construction of a revetment and that effort should be made to obtain funding from the Army Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Boating and Waterways, that a long term plan would be to document the need and justification for Federal legislation that would increase Federal funding in the Orange County beach nourishment program, and to support an increase of the beach nourishment program conducted by the Corps of Engineers. The City Engineer clarified that the city does not participate financially in the beach nourishment program, however periodically some work has been performed in the Colony by city crews. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt this general "action plan" and authorize the retention of Dr. James Walker of Moffatt & Nichol to provide technical assistance and attend meetings as necessary, the cost of said services not to exceed $2000. With regard to the expenditure of public funds within a private area, the City Attorney stated that if the Surfs ide erosion adversely impacts a public beach area, the expenditure of a limited amount of public funds would be allowable in order to resolve the problem. The City Engineer acknowledged that dredging of Anaheim Bay is anticipated for the fall and it was suggested that a portion of the sand designated for the east end of the main beach be transported to the west beach for replenishment. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSULTANT - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SITE The City Manager presented a report and staff recommendation to retain a land economist to assist in securing a developer for the Department of Water and Power site. Mr. Parker stated that the Department of Water and Power staff and the Coastal Conservancy concur with the need for such specialized services and agreed with the recommendation to retain the firm of Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. at a cost of $50,000, $30,000 of which will be paid by the D.W.P. and a $20,000 loan from the Coastal Conservancy to the City for the balance, that it was further agreed that the City act as the lead agency and explained the $50,000 cost will be ultimately borne by the winning developer. The City Manager stated he had received inquiries regarding a possible I' I 4-12-82 conflict of interest by retaining Keyser Marston and asked that the record reflect that one Mr. Dick Body, ten percent owner of the Trailer Park, has been employed by Keyser Marston periodically however no conflict of interest exists. In addition, Keyser Marston has never been employed by the Trailer Park developers, that Mr. Bill Dawson no longer has any interest in the D.W.P. site and stated the City Attorney could also attest that there is no conflict of interest by retaining Keyser Marston. The City Manager suggested that if the City wishes to proceed with the Department of Water and Power develop- ment, it would be in the City's best interest to proceed with negotia- tions and secure signed contracts prior to the time the Los Angeles political structure changes. The City Manager presented an overview of the steps that will be followed to secure the site and obtain a qualified developer and the process by which all City development restrictions will be set forth. The City Manager also verified that each phase of the proposed development will be presented for City Council approval. Discussion continued. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Standard Agreement between the City and Coastal Conservancy enabling the City to receive the $20,000 from the Conservancy, authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to be drawn and approved by the City Attorney with Keyser Marston pursuant to their letter of April 6, 1982. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open. Councilmember Vanderstaay inquired about the status of the old Police Department building. The City Manager responded that the structural analysis is being prepared, the appraisal is being completed and that the staff is taking steps to have the building historically registered. Councilmember Krede11 inquired about the work schedule for the animal control officers. City Attorney Coughlan announced that his law firm has granted him a one year sabbatical commencing in May and that Mr. Stepanicich will be providing legal counsel to the City during this period. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. I I I 4-12-82 / 4-26-82 ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. AYES: Kredell; Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried of the APProw~4..Lc4r Mayor AU"" c)A~" tJ)z( ~ City Clerk Seal Beach, California April 26, 1982 I 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 the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Ms. Danielson, Planning Director Chief Hutain, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING I Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all City Council members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried