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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-10-29 I 1O-29~ 79 %3 Seal Beach, California October 29, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:25 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order I with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Laszlo Absent: Councilmen Krede11, Weir Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Adams, Fire Department Capt. Chafe, Police Department WAIVER OF READING Laszlo moved, second by Gray, 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, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried PROCLAMATION At the request of the Mayor and consent of the Council the agenda was amended to include a United Nations Day Proclamation. Mayor Seitz proclaimed November 1, 1979 as "United Nations Day" in the City of Seal Beach. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1074 - PARKING OF TRUCKS - RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ZONES Ordinance Number 1074 was presented to Council for first reading I 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 1074 was waived. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1074 and that it be passed to second reading. --9 10- 29- 79 AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1075 - PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE Ordinance Number 1075 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1075 was waived. The City Manager stated the proposed ordinance permits advertising the sale of vehicles on public streets, however regulates the number and size of the signs, pursuant to a recent Superior Court decision. Councilman Laszlo objected to any regulation of the signs. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Seitz, to table consideration of this ordinance until next meeting. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2922 - DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICTS Resolution Number 2922 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ENCOURAGING THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICTS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2922 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2922 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2923 - OPPOSING AB' 1684 - CONSTRUCTION SITE WATER CLOSETS Resolution Number 2923 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 1684 RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION SITE WATER CLOSETS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2923 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2923 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried I I I, 10-29-79 ~ I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2924 - AMENDING 1979-80 WATER UTILITY BUDGET Resolution Number 2924 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1979-80 WATER UTILITY BUDGET." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2924 was waived. The City Manager stated that in order to fund the Beverly Manor Reservoir Improvements, for which the lowest bid had exceeded the initial estimated cost, the proposed resolution would defer the first loan payment to the Plant and Equipment Fund and would delete the annual transfer of funds to the General Fund. Councilman Gray suggested that an increase in water rates be implemented to insure proper funding for the city's water system. The City Manager stated that discussion of water rates would be presented for Council consideration at next meeting. The City Manager explained the Council will have the option of defering the entire repayment schedule for the Reservoir Improvement loan by one year or making a double payment next year. Gray moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2924 as presented I AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 1979. B. Approved regular demands numbered 33473 through 33641 in the amount of $101,005.98 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. . C. Denied the claim of George Wheeler on behalf of Anthony Wheeler for bodily injury and referred same to the city's insurance adjuster and carrier. D. Approved the specifications for one 1980 mid-size station wagon for the Fire Department and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. '...... 10- 29-79 5.6 AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried AWARD OF BID - HEATHER PARK TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING - PROJECT NUMBER 496 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., I October 23, 1979 for P.roject No. 496, Heather Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing as follows: Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. $5600 The City Manager reported that bid packages had been sent to several contractors, however only one bid had been received for the project. Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to award the bid for Heather Park Tennis Courts Resurfacing, Project 496, to the sole bidder, Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. in the amount of $5600. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council, to amend I AGENDA AMENDED the agenda to include a commending resolution, Housing and Community Development Fund request, and a discussion regarding building inspectors. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2925 - HONORING ROBERT J. COOK - PLANNING COMMISSIONER Resolution Number 2925 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL HONORING ROBERT J. COOK FOR SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AS A MEMBER OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2925 was waived. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2925 as presented and that those Council members absent from the meeting also be authorized to sign the I resolution. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried 10-29-79 $ .1 HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS - FEASIBILITY STUDY The Planning Oirector presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission regarding the request for Housing and Community Development Act Funds for a Feasibility Study in the City. I Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the request for $20,000 Housing and Community Development Act Funds for a Feasibility Study to determine the extent or need to continue and/or establish programs which would: I} Preserve and restore existing housing in low and moderate income areas; 2} Establish criteria to assist in the development of affordable housing; 5} Expand or enhance existing city supported services for the elderly and handicapped; and 4) Enhance public services and facilities in those areas of the city where a significant number or I a majority of low or moderate income families reside. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: KredeU, Weir Motion carried DISCUSSION - BUILDING INSPECTORS The City Manager stated Councilman Krede11 had requested discussion of additional personnel for the Building Department be placed on the agenda. The City Manager reported it is anticipated a Chief Building Inspector will be hired within the next two to three weeks. It was the consensus of the Council to hold this item over until next meeting. COUNC It REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Gray gave direction to the City Manager regarding I correspondence mailed to City Ha1~ to his attention. Mayor Seitz discussed removal of the high voltage power lines in the City in conjunction with the proposed development of the Hellman property and requested the Council adopt a resolution requesting Edison Company's cooperation for the removal of those lines. ':Jo~ 10-29-79 "-1:'0 ,-'C RESOLUTION NUMBER 2926 - HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES - EDISON COMPANY Resolution Number 2926 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, ESTABLISHING ITS INTENTION TO SEEK SUPPORT OF THE SOUTHERN CALIEORNIA EDISON COMPANY IN REMOVING HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES IN THE CITY." Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2926 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell, Weir Motion carried Mayor Seitz spoke regarding the use and rental schedule policies for the Senior Citizen Center. The City Attorney clarified that the policy as established allowed any community group use of the facility regularly as long as they meet the age requirement or on a periodic basis by contacting the city. Mayor Seitz spoke regarding several Orange County cities retaining a legislative/grant lobbyist for those entities. It was the consensus of the Council to support Mayor Seitz suggestion to investigate the possibility of hiring a 1egis1ative/ grantsman representative for the City of Seal Beach and other Orange County cities in this area. Mayor Seitz reported receipt of correspondence from Rockwell International expressing an interest in establishing bus shelters in the City. The City Manager was requested to investigate the cost and design alternatives for bus shelters. Council discussed the present bus routes in the City and possibility of reestablishing the previous routes. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager continue discussions with the transportation companies for an acceptable solution to the bus route problem. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open from the audience. Ms. Perris, 7th Street, spoke for reestablishing the previous bus routes. Mr. Koch, 3601 Rose Circle, spoke regarding city policy for replacing trees on public property and city bus routes. Mrs. Krede11, 1615 Seal way, spoke regarding tree trimming on Main Street. Mayor Seitz reported I I I i 10-29-79 I 11-12-79 59 (~_. ! " , that the staff would be meeting with the Main Street merchants to discuss tree trimming policies. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared .ora1 communications closed. ADJOURNMENT I Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11, Weir Motion carried ex-officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~/ ayf/ I Attest: Seal Beach, California November 12, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Cibbare11i, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Chief Dorsey,Lifeguard ~ep~rtment Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager I Councilman Weir expressed his thanks to the Council and staff for the many get well wishes he received during his illness.