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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-07-23 '... e 7-23-79 , Seal Beach, California July 23, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:09 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt, D'Amico, Police Department Capt. Picascia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Laszlo, 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 I" the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Seitz proclaimed August l, 1979 ad "Kiwanis Kid's Day". APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSlONS Civil Service Board Councilman Kredell requested that this appointment be held over to next meeting and that a resolution of appreciation be prepared for the present member of the Board. Parks and Recreation Commission I Mayor Seitz requested that this appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission be held over to a later time. REPORT - BUS SERVICE Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager, reported on meetings held with representatives of the bus companies that provide bus service to / 7-23-79 '9 I the City of Seal Beach and discussion focused on elimination CD the bus stop at Electric Avenue and Main Street and alternative layover locations. Mr. Courtemarche stated that the transportation companies expressed understanding of the city's concerns and were willing to cooperate with the city and continue discussions for a mutually agreeable solution. Mr. Al Hollinden, representative of the Orange County Transit District Board of Directors, responded to questions posed by the Council and stated the bus stop at Electric and Main could be eliminated, those buses rerouted to Ocean Avenue \Iith a layover area on Ocean between lOth and Main Street and that negotiations continue between the bus companies and the City fOT a permanent solution. Mr. Hollinden stated further that initiating a route to the Bolsa Chica Beach area could be a long range goal and suggested the Council may wish to forward a letter to the Orange County Transit District Board requesting consideration of same. A layover location in the vicinity of Seal Beach Boulevard at Westminster Avenue ann transportation personnel obligations as directed through union contracts was discussed. Tom Narrigon, Long Beach Public Transportation Director, explained the contractual arrangement by which the L.B.P.T. routes extend into Seal Beach and other Orange County cities and noted a decision to extend Long Beach Bus company routes to Bolsa Chica would be a determination that would have to be made by the Orange County Transit District Board. Mr. C. j. Holzer, Senior Planner for the Southern California Rapid Transit District, explained tIle Rapid Transit District routes to Seal Beach noting R.T.D. routes are implemellted on a public demand basis and estimated the cost of an extra 'route to Bolsa Chica beach would cost approximately $140,000 annually. Lengthy discussion continued. Seitz moved, second by Weir, to eliminate the bus stop at Electric Avenue and Main Street, to allow the additional layovers on Ocean Avenue between 10th Street and Main and that the City Manager continue negotiations with the bus companies for a mutually agreeable solution to the problem. Discussion continued. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to amend the motion to allow the bus layovers at 10th and Ocean for a two month period, subject to extension, while negotiations proceed. I I 7-23-79 10 Vote on amending motion: AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz,lWeir NOES: None Motion carried Vote on original motion: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None I. AYES: NOES: CITY VEHICLE USE The City Manager presented a report regarding the use of city vehicles which included memorandums from the Police Department, Fire Department and City Manager regarding vehicle use in those departments and also a survey of vehicle use in other cities. The City Manager stated that restricted vehicle use would not eliminate the necessity to purchase and have those vehicles available for use and noted reimbursement costs Motion carried and increased insurance coverage costs for use of private vehicles, Councilman Kredell stated his objections to public employees using city vehicles and those vehicles leaving the city limits. Councilman Gray stated he had reviewed the reports presented at length and could not see any benefit or cost saving to the city if the use of those vehicles was restricted. Gray moved, second by Weir, to rescind June 25th Council action restricting city vehicle use and that the former policy be reestablished. Councilman Laszlo stated he had investigated vehicle use in other cities and was informed it appeared to be more economical to allow the vehicles to be taken home by those designated employees rather than pay an automobile allowance. Mr. Laszlo also stated he felt this subject would require more in depth discussion prior to any action restricting vehicle use. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to amend the motion to establish policy whereby those vehicles used by designated employees remain in the city when that employee is on vacation. After further discussion Councilman Weir withdrew his second to the amending motion. The motion failed for lack of a second. Vote on the original motion: AYES: Gray, Seitz, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo I I Motion carried 7-23-79 ;.811 'u~ Councilman Laszlo explained he voted against the motion because he wished to have a policy established regarding vehicle use during vacation time. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY I Planning Director, Mr. Romaniello, reported that the Coastal Conservancy had informed the city that an environmental assessment would be necessary on the Department of Water and Power property in order to apply for the $450,000 Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. Mr. Romaniello explained the environmental assessment would have to be completed'and submitted by September 15th in order to apply for the Grant. The Planning Director stated further that consulting firms had been contacted and proposals requested and recommended that the firm of Ultrasystems, Inc. be employed to prepare the assessment at an estimated cost of $14,000. It was stated that it may be more appropriate to consider the proposed agreement (Item D) before the EIR (Item C). Laszlo moved, second I by Kredell, to discuss the proposed agreement with the Orange County Harbors, Beaches and Parks District out of order at this time and prior to action on the environmental assessment. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROPOSED AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - DEPARTI>IENT OF WATER AND POWER PROJECT Mayor Seitz referred to the City Manager's memorandum dated July 18, 1979, reflecting seven points of concern relating to the proposed agreement ~nd asked that each point be addressed and suggested the following changes: (1) page 1, the last 'Whereas', the regional importance noted would further justify payment by the County for the EIR (Item C on the agenda); (2) page 2, paragraph I 2, that reference to the specific plan be changed to general concept of 70% open space and 30% development since this Council had not approved the specific plan; (3) page 2, paragraph 4, clarify that the use will conform to all city ordinances and regulations; (4) page 2, paragraph 5, eliminate references to specific plan; (5) page 2, paragraph 7, clarify what federal requirements will be imposed; t~2 7-'23-79 (6) page 4, paragraph 1, eliminate reference to specific plan; and (7) page 4, paragraph 2, provide that funds returned be only those not expended on the project. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the City Manager to negotiate with the appropriate officials in Orange County to incorporate the suggested changes in the agreement I as described above, and return for review by the City Council. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, that the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tempore be authorized to execute the contract with Ultrasystems, Inc. to prepare the E.I.R, for the Department of Water and Power property conditional upon the County paying the cost thereof, whether or not the project is impl~mented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Seitz declared a recess at lO:12 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:25 p.m. I REPORT - REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, stated a complete report regarding the repair of sidewalks had been presented to Council at the June 11th Council meeting. Mr. Johnson stated sidewalks in the downtown and hill areas were the most severely damaged and in need of immediate repair and stated further that even though the majority of sidewalk , damage was in College Park East that area would not require immediate attention. Mr, Johnson again explained the assessment method he had proposed be implemented to finance sidewalk repair and requested that a completion time for the repairs be set at four years. Discussion followed. Mayor Seitz moved to implement the assessment plan as recommended by the City Engineer at a rate of fifty cents assessment Gray recommended a policy be established whereby an assessment is I per water billing. There was no second to the motion. Councilman made of sidewalk damages, that the property owner be liable for payment of the repair and that that amount be placed on the tax rolls to be paid over a period of years plus interest. It was the consensus of 7-23-79 m I the Council to hold this item over for further study"and,that the staff contact the County Assessor regarding implementation of the financing program proposed by Mr. Gray. Councilman Laszlo reported some parkway trees in College Park East were beginning to raise the sidewalks and requested that the trees be removed. REPORT - PIER EVALUATION Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer, presented a lengthy report regarding a proposed municipal pier study which would include pile inspection, superstructure inspection of the entire pier, and a structural analysis of the ocean end of the pier and oil boat landing. Mr. Biery reviewed the proposals received for the pier study. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to accept the proposals of BC Research in the amount of $3752 for Part I, Pile Inspection; Don Helmers Engineering for Part [I of the study, superstructure inspection of the ocean end of the pier, in the amount of $1500; and Don Helmers Engineering for Park III of the study, superstructure inspection of the remainder of the pier, in the amount of $5,000. It was recommended that Part IV of the study, the structural analysis of the ocean end of the pier and boat landing, be postponed until all other inspections have been completed and the recommended repairs accomplished. It was also clarified that adequate funds were available for the study from Project No. 493, 'Timber Pile and Bracing Replacement.' AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1067 - TREASURER and DEPUTY TREASURER Ordinance Number 1067 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO REPEAL SECTIONS 2-7.3 AND ARTICLE IIA, SECTIONS 2-l8.l THROUGH 2-18.4 RELATING TO TREASURER AND DEPUTY TREASURER." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1067 was waived. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Ordinance Number 1067 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, 'Weir NOES: None Motion carried I I ~ t'" .- 7-'J6...a9 ....., :r~q ORDINANCE NUMBER 1068 - BUSINESS LICENSE FEE REFERENCE - MASSAGE PARLORS Ordinance Number 1068 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 12 SECTION 12-5 (a) and (b) OF THE CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1068 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number l068 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ORDINANCE NUMBER 1069 - REGULATING PARKING OF TRUCKS - COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL ZONES Ordinance Number 1069 was presented to Council for second reading entitled '.'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING PARKING OF TRUCKS IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1069 was waived. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1069 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Motion carried None ORDINANCE NUMBER 1070 - REGULATING OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING - RESIDENTIAL ZONES Ordinance Number 1070 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING PARKING OVERSIZE VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1070 was waived. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1070 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBEP 2898 - APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP l04l5 - 801 and 805 OCEAN AVENUE - GRUMET, FOX, CONSTANTINO Resolution Number 2898 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10415 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER TO CERTIFY I I I 7;~~~79 - 1.5 THE MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." By Unallimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2898 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2898 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2899 - COMPLETION - PROJECT 489 - SEAL WAY ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS Resolution Number 2899 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 489, IMPROVEMENTS FOR SEAL WAY ALLEY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN FROST CONSTRUCTORS AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2899 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2899 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2900 - APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP l042l - 101 MAIN STREET - WATSON Resolution Number 2900 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10421 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER TO CERTIFY THE MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2900 was waived. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2900 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 290l - OPPOSING EXPANSION OF LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT Resolution Number 290l was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH OPPOSING THE EXPANSION I OF THE LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL AIRPORT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2901 was waived. It was the consensus of the Council to amend Resolution Number 2901 to read 'opposes the expansion of the Long Beach Municipal Airport, as it affects the City of Seal Beach.' Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 290l as amended. 15 7-23-79 AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried At the request of the Mayor, Resolution Number 290l was directed to be forwarded to the Federal Aviation Administration, the Environmental Management Agency and other governmental agencies. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2902 - LEGISLATION - RECALL PROCESS Resolution Number 2902 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ENCOURAGING LEGISLATION TO ENSURE REASONABLE TIME LIMITS BETWEEN EACH STOP OF THE RECALL PROCESS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2902 was waived. Laszlo,moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2902 as presented. \ AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Items "D" and "G" removed from the Consent Calendar; Mayor Seitz requested Item "C" removed from the Consent Calendar; and the City Manager requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "C", "D" and "G" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 32240 through 32523 in the amount of $216,404.30 and payroll of July 19, 1979 plus payroll demands numbered 32427 through 32436 in the amount of $l59,960.43 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. E. Denied the claim of Richard Nuest for bodily injury and property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. F. Approved the attendance of the City Council members, City Manager, City Attorney and one department head at the annual League of California Cities Conference, September 22-25, 1979. I I I 7-23--79 ~1 AYES: NOES: GTay, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried I Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, stated he had not understood the motion as it read in the minutes of July 11th relating to the Workers Compensation Administration Contract. It was the consensus of the Council to hold over approval of the July 11th minutes for clarification of the motion. ITEt4 ItCIt - ASSEMBLY BILL 643 - CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT Mayor Seitz noted the changes proposed to the California Coastal Act and the procedures of the California Coastal Commission and expressed support for the legislation except provision No.4, and moved that a letter be forwarded over the signature of the Mayor to the appropriate legislators supporting A.B. 643, deleting provision No.4 re public agency acquisition of property designated for possible public use. Councilman Gray disagreed with the interpretation of the proposed changes. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Gray, Weir Motion carried ITEM "D" - REPLACEMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES Councilman Gray moved to authorize the replacement of the five Public Works vehicles using the present vehicles as trade-ins on that purchase. AYES: Gray, Laszlo NOES: Kredell, Seitz, Weir Motion failed Mayor Seitz suggested that the vehicles be replaced with economy class vehicles. The City Engineer expressed concern with economy vehicles noting the varied uses for the vehicles and past maintenance problems. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to obtain bids for the replacement of five Public Works vehicles as recommended. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Seitz, Weir Motion carried ITEM "G" - EMERGENCY PLAN Capt. D'Amico of the Po~ice Department explained that the Emergency Plan submitted was a revision of the original Plan and was required to be submitted to the State for approval and that it had not been I I ~8 7-23-79 1 '~ presented to Leisure World for review at this time. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the revised Gity of Seal Beach Emergency Plan as revised and authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Promulgation. AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried I, COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell referred to injuries sustained by the Police Chief dUring a recent accident and inquired about policies for payment of workers compensation. The City Manager stated he would provide the Council witha report of city and state policies and obligations under the law regarding workers compensation. After some discussion, Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to authorize the City Manager to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to General Turnage of the Los Alamitos Reserve Center and to the Mayor and City Manager of Los Alamitos regarding Seal Beach requesting 25 acres of military land for park purposes in the College Park East area. AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried I Councilman Kredell requested that a letter be sent to Mr. Griffith expressing appreciation for the 11th Annual Seal Beach Rough Water Swim. Mayor Seitz requested that the staff review the landscaping requirements for a newly constructed commercial building in the 300 block of Main Street. The Mayor announced a S.C.A.G. Aviation Committee meeting to be held in Hawaiian Gardens on July 31st. The Mayor also reported receiving a telephone call from Huntington Harbor residents expressing concern regarding information they had received about possible closing of the waterway into Huntington Harbor by the Navy. The City Manager stated he would investigate this concern. The City Manager also reported recent discussions with the Navy regarding an upcoming dredging project and the possibility that the city may obtain sand from that project. The Mayor reported he and Councilman Kredell attended a meeting with the Seal Beach School Board and reported discussions re the city providing services to the School District rather than financial support. I 1'- 23-79 / 8-l:3-79 -l'l 19 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Laszlo requested to be excused from the next Council meeting I and Mayor Seitz requested to be excused from the next two Council meetings. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 12:25 a.m. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ) ex-officio clerk of City Council Attest: I Approved: . Seal Beach, California August l3, 1979 The City Council of the City of Sea] Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tempore Weir calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tempore Weir Councilmen Gray, Kredell Absent: Mayor Seitz, Councilman Laszlo I It was noted for the record that Mayor Seitz and Councilman Lasilo's /' absence from the meeting was excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Capt. Chafe, Police Department Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant