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Approved:
Attest:
Seal Beacll, California
October 8, 1979
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regul~r session &t
7:10 P,ID. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the
Salute to the Flag,
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Seitz
Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo
Absent:
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Councilman Weir
It was noted for the record that Councilman Weir's absence was due to
illness.
Also present:
Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
1011'. Stepanicich, Deputy City Attorney
Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department
Mr. ThoL18s, Finance Dil'ecto}'
Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer
Mr. Romaniello, Flanning Director
Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all
ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading
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shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after reading of
the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading
of such ordinance or resolution.
AYES:
Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
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PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Seitz proclaimed the month of October, 1979 as "United Way
Month".
Mayor Seitz proclaimed the week of October 7 through October 13, 1979
as "Fire Prevention Week".
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PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM -
APPROVING PARTICIPATION FOR SIXTH YEAR
Mayor Seitz declared the public hearing open to consider adopting
projects for sixth year participation in the Housing and Community
Development Block Grant Program. The City Clerk certified that notices
had been published as required by law and that no communications had
been received either for or aginst the matter. There were no
communications from the audience; Mayor Seitz declared the public
hearing closed.
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2919 - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM - APPROVING PARTICIPATION FOR SIXTH YEAR
Resolution Number 2919 was presented ,to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CITY'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
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PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." By Unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 2919 was waived. Mr. Romaniello, Planning
Director, presented the staff report and the Planning Commission
recommendation that the projects to be considered for sixth year
funding be $l50,OOO for mobile home rehabilitation and cabana
replacement grants for the Seal Beach Trailer Park and $20,000 for
low/moderate income housing feasibility study. Mayor Seitz
expressed opposition to the use of H/CD funds for the housing
study and the direct reference to affordable housing requirements
for the Hellman property. Mayor Seitz suggested that the proj ect
be deleted from consideration. Mr. Romaniello explained that the
study would be conducted by the city staff and could provide
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information which may allow H/CD funds to be used for future
projects in low/moderate income areas. Mr. Romaniello further
stated that the study could show areas where low/moderate income
housing may not be desirable. Discussion continued. The City
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Manager suggested the Council may wish to adopt the resolution
deleting the proposed $2C,Or.0 r.ousing stu~y and that an amended
application could be presented for Council consideration at next
meeting. Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to delete the request
for $20,000 Housing/Collllnu:~ity GTant F\L"lds for low/moderate
housing feasibility study from the resolution. CouncillRa~ GTay
spoke in support of the housing study.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: Gray
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
Seitz lIlOved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2919 as
amended and that staff be directed to prepare an amended application
for the $20,000 H/CD funds for next meeting.
AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION
Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to appoint Mr. Jim Gilkerson, 1011
Electric Avenue, to the Seal Beach Planning Commission from
Councilmanic District One for unexpired term ending July 1982.
AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
~ir. Gilkerson was introduced to the Council and members of the audience
and the City Clerk advised Mr. Gilkerson of the financial disclosure
requirements prior to taking his position on the COJ1lll\ission.
ORDINANCE Nln~BER 1072 - UNIFOID4 FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS
Ordinance NUIl'.ber 1012 ~/as presented to Council for second reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING FIRE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL TO ISSUE MISDEMEAJIOR CITATIONS AND AMENDING
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA. 11 By unanimous consent,
full reading of Ordinance Number 1072 was waived. Kredell moved,
second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1072 as presented.
AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1073 - CITY CLERK COMPENSATION
Ordinance Number 1073 was presented to Council for second reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A
CHARTER CITY, AMENDING SECTION 2-7,2 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
CITY CLERK COMPENSATION. 11 By unanimous consent, full reading of
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Ordinance Number 1073 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Gray,
to adopt Ordinance Number 1073 as presented.
AYES:
Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2920 - ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM CONTRACT - FIFTH YEAR
Resolution Number 2920 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS FOR MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION UNDER THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Resolution Number 2920 was waived. Kredell moved,
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second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2920 as presented.
AYES:
Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2921 - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE - LIFEGUARD SERVICES
Resolution Number 2921 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE COST OF
MAINTENANCE TO PUBLIC BEACH AREAS IN THE CITY." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Resolution Number 2921 was waived. Laszlo moved,
second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 292l as presented.
AYES:
Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz
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NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Manager requested Item \'C" removed from the Consent Calendar.
Laszlo moved, second by Krede11. to approve the recommended action for
items on the Consent Calendar except Item "C" as presented.
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A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 10, 1979 and the regular adjourned
meeting of September 17, 1979.
B. Approved regular del'lallds numbered 33139 through
33472 in the amount of $271,473.34 and of September
13 through September 27, 1979, including demands
numbered 32511 through 32536 in the 3l'Iount of
$311,218.65 as approved by the Finance Committee
a!ld that warrants be drawn on the Treasur.f for
the same.
D. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk
at 10:00 a.m., September 18, 1979 for one ride-on
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60 inch Rotary Mower as follows:
Toro Pacific Distributors (Toro)
C. R. Jaeschke, Inc. (Marty "J")
B. Hayman Co., Inc. (Jacobsen)
$ 3,816.00
4,764.70
5,659.84
Awarded the bid for one Ride-On 60 inch Rotary
Mower to Toro Pacific Distributors in the amount
of $3,316.00, rejected all other bids and authorized
the City ~ager to purchase the equipment.
E. Approved the plans and specifications for resurfacing
Heath9r Park Tennis Courts, Project 396, ~~d authorized
the City Manager to advertise for bids.
F. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at
10:00 a.m., September 18, 1979, for one power vacuum
sweeper 3S follows:
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R. J. Lison COJ11Pany (FMC "Wayne")
Tennant Company
Far West Distributors (Hako)
$ 10,160.00
10,999.34
15,732.00
Awarded the bid for one Power Vacuum Sweeper to
Tennant Company in the Amount of $10,999.34 as the
lowest responsible bidder, rejected all other bids
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and authorized the City Manager to purchase the
equipment.
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
ABSENT:'
None
Weir
Motion carried
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Items Removed From the Consent Calendar
ITEM "C" - BID RESULTS - BRUSH CHIPPER
Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m.,
September 18, 1979 for one 16 inch bruch chipper as follows:
FMC Corporation
Asp1undh Equip. Sales & Service
Crook Company
$ 7,086.00
9,434.00
9,589.00
Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, presented a review of the bids
received. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11,
to reject all bids for the replacement of the brush chipper and
authorize the City Manager to readvertise for bids.
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
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REPORT - PARKLAND REQUEST - LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER
The City Manager reported on recent discussions relating to this
City obtaining up to twenty-five acres of Los A1amitos Armed Forces
Reserve Center land for park purposes in the City. The City Manager
explained it is AFRS policy to lease land only to the city in which
they reside (City of Los A1amitos), who in turn would sublet to the
City of Seal Beach. Mr. Courtemarche stated the City of Los A1amitos
is agreeable to this arrangement provided Seal Beach would provide a
hold harmless clause in the agreement and there would be no financial
obligation on the part of Los A1amitos. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz,
to direct the City Manager to continue negotiations with the City of
Los A1amitos and the Armed Forces Reserve Center for the acquisition
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of parkland.
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
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REPORT - EUCALYPTUS and COTIONWOOD TREES - TRAILER PARK
Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, reported that at the request of
the Council, the staff had contacted the Orange County Department of
Agriculture and Street Tree Seminar, Inc., arborist consultants, to
evaluate the condition and stability of the trees in question. It
was reported the consultants felt the trees were in a hazardous
condition and recommended their removal from the area where they are
presently located. The consultants had also indicated only the
cottonwood trees had a chance for survival if transplanted. It was
reported the estimated cost for transplanting the trees in a nearby
area would be between $300 and $500 per tree. A resident of the Trailer
Park presented a petition from Trailer Park residents supporting removal
of the trees. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, that
the eucalyptus tree and the cottonwood trees be removed from the Trailer
Park at the developers expense, that the first planter island, which
obstructs Fire Department equipment movement, be removed and that the
remaining planter island be improved and beautified.
AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
REPORT - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER
The Assistant City Enginearreported that the staff had met with the
City of Huntington Beach and the County Harbors, Beaches and Parks
District to discuss the existing agreement for restoration of the
Sunset Beach Water Tower. Deterioration of the Tower and the liability
for the City of Seal Beach with the tower remaining in its present
condition was discussed. Several members of the audience spoke in
support of perserving the Tower, and requested action to demolish the
tower be postponed pending further investigation of alternatives. The
City Manager expressed concern regarding the city's liability and
stated the condition of the Tower is recognized by all parties to the
restoration agreement. Transfer of the Tower to the County or the
City of Huntington Beach was discussed.
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Krede11 moved, second by Seitz, that the staff pursue transfer of the
Tower to Huntington Beach or Orange County, that an application be
made to the Coastal Commission for a demolition permit, and that
this matter be discussed further prior to Commission hearing on the
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
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demolition permit, which was estimated to be sixty to ninety days.
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
REPORT - SEAL BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREEMENT - SCHOOL GROUNDS
MAINTENANCE
The City Manager reported he and Mayor Seitz had attended two meetings
with Seal Beach School Board members and the Superintendent of Schools
to discuss renovation and maintenance of the school grounds as an
alternative to the annual Redevelopment Agency payment to the District.
Mr. Courtemarche stated a draft agreement was presented for consideration
of Council as a result of those meetings. It was clarified that the
services to the District would be in the form of labor and would involve
no cash outflow.
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Mayor Seitz and members of the Council suggested several amendments
to the proposed agreement as follows: paragraph one, second sentence,
"maintenance services to turfed areas, playing fields, and parkways
(shrubbed and tree areas excluded}"; paragraph two, first sentence,
"DISTRICT agrees within 60 days to purchase and provide..."; third
sentence, "commercial "weed eaters" and equipment for irrigation
systems, to be owned by..."; paragraph three, last sentence,
"swimming pool and restrooms at no cost to the city"; paragraph four,
first sentence, "to pay for maintenance and parts of all equipment
purchased"; and paragraph five, last sentence, "for renovation and
maintenance of grounds of DISTRICT, however CITY's cost shall be
limited to $45,000 for the first year and no more than $35,000 each
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succeeding year." Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to approve the
pr9Posedagreement as amended, and that the agreement be forwarded
to the School District for consideration.
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
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COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
Councilman Kredell read a letter from a Los A1anLitos resident objecting
to parking of commercial vehicles on Los A1amitos Boulevard. The City
Manager reported that the City Attorney is reviewing the wording of
this recently passed ordinance and that enforcen~nt would proceec upon
completion of his review. Councilman Laszlo referred to his request for
review of traffic circulation on Lampson Avenue. Laszlo moved, second
by Seitz, to direct the Planning Commission and the Engineering
Department to conduct a traffic study and count on Lampson Avenue and
investigate the impact of general aviation in that area.
AYES: Gray, Krede11 , Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
Mayor Seitz discussed the zoning of the Hellman property. Seitz moved,
second by Laszlo, to direct the Planning Commdssion to conduct a study
to determine if the density should be reduced and/or the zoning changed
for the Hellman property in the city.
AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
Councilman Krede11 referred to the work schedules for the Animal Control
officers and reported complaints about animal control in the Surfside
area. Councilman Kredell requested that some action be taken against
a resident who has installed an illegal jacuzzi in the city. Mr. Krede11
was informed that the installation is now being relocated. Discussion
continued regarding authorization for the City Attorney to pursue such
matters when the District Attorney will not prosecute on behalf of the
city.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open from the audience. Steve
Rowe, Surfside, spoke regarding animal control in the Surfs ide area.
The City Manager stated he would contact Western Savings regarding the
complaint about parking of commercial vehicles on Los A1amitos Boulevard,
and on behalf of the Los A1amitos resident who had complained about this
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situation. Jim Gilkerson, 1011 Electric Avenue, invited members of the
Council to attend the Local Coastal Program Committee meetings. Mayor
Seitz was informed the city had joined other coastal cities objecting
to low/moderate housing requirements in lieu of local General Plan
Seitz declared oral communications closed.
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Housing Elements. There were no other oral communications; Mayor
EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION
Mayor Seitz adjourned the City Council meeting to Executive Personnel
Session at 10:08 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:12 p.m. with the
Mayor calling the meeting to order and the City Manager reported the
Council had discussed management and non-represented employees salaries
and gave direction to the staff.
ADJOURNMENT
Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 p.m.
AYES:
Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
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ex-officio clerk of
City Council
Approved:
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Attest:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Council meeting of October 23,
1979 is hereby adjourned to 7:00 O'Clock p.m. October 29, 1979 due to
lack of quorum.
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ex-officio clerk of
Ci ty Council