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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-02-26 i ~.~ -2- 26-79 3'58" Seal Beach, California February 26, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:36 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. meeting by order of the Chair with consent of Council, to be reconvened I At this time the meeting was adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency at 8:00 o'clock p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:07 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, 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 Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager PROCLAMATION Mayor laszlo proclaimed the month of March as "American Red Cross I Month." WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir 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 the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATION - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY and GENERAL ELECTRIC - STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION Mr. Bill Compton, Southern California Edison Company and Mr. Dick lighting devices proposed for street lighting conversions. The various I Cooper, General Electric Company, presented a demonstration of types and features of several lighting fixtures were explained in depth to the CounciL Mr: Compton noted the cost and energy savings to be derived from the lighting conversions and also noted the Edison Company would bear the cost of the conversions. Mr. Compton requested Council 2- 26- 79 ~ Fig uj-:._ ~ , " approval to proceed with the project. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that high pressure sodium lighting be authorized for Seal Beach Boulevard north of the 605 Freeway to the Seal Beach boundary line and Seal Beach Boulevard south of the Freeway to Westminster on a trial basis. I PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT - 12th STREET and PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, presented the staff report regarding a proposed Winchell's and 7-Eleven development at 12th Street and Pacific Coast Highway and a chronological review of the project. The City Attorney explained that there was no requirement for action by the Council on this matter as the project is now in full compliance with the city's zoning regulations and recommended the application be received and filed and that the staff be directed to process the application in accordance with the zoning ordinance. The City Attorney suggested that if further discussion were required by Council it should be discussed in Executive Legal Session. After further discussion Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adjourn to I Executive Legal Session for further discussion. The City Attorney emphasized that actions of the City Council taken during Executive Sessions are required by law to be reported during public meeting. Councilman Gray excused himself from Council Chambers. Vote on the motion to adjourn to Executive Session: AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The City Council meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:32 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported he advised the Council of their liability exposure regarding the matter under consideration, and recommended I the application be received and filed and the staff directed to act in accordance with the city's zoning regulations. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to receive and file the application for commercial development at 12th Street and Pacific Coast Highway and that the staff be directed to proceed as directed by the City Attorney. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried iGd'.2'-26-79 Councilman Kredell was informed that the business location of Signal Realty is 10980 Paramount Boulevard, Downey, California. Nancy Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, presented petitions to the Council opposing the proposed development at that location, stating that these petitions were in addition to those previously presented to the Planning Commission. COMMUNICATION - MUNICIPAL PIER Mr. Thomas J. Fitzgerald, 4149 Banyon Avenue, addressed the Council stating his concerns regarding the present condition and future deterioration of the municipal pier. Councilman Gray expressed support for commencing immediate repair on the municipal pier and noted recent relocation to Long Beach of some commercial/recreation activities at the pier. Councilman Kredell stated support for pier repair and referred to petitions previously submitted opposing additional commercial activities at the pier. Councilman Kredell and Mayor Laszlo referred to a possible grant to fund pier repair through the State Wildlife Association. Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, reported he had recently inspected the pier facility to find some pilings missing and others in need of repair. Mr. Johnson reported funds are presently allocated for wrapping pilings that are basically in good condition but suggested immediate repair is necessary to certain areas. Mr. Johnson stated he would present a full report to Council at next meeting. There was no action taken on this matter. BUDGET RETREAT - REQUEST FOR FUNDS Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager presented a request for staff to meet at a budget retreat session for intensive study of the upcoming 1979-80 fiscal year budget. Mr. Courtemarche reported the session had been tentatively scheduled at the U.S.C. Idyllwild Campus for an estimated cost of $750, that cost presently appropriated through each department. Weir moved, second by Gray, to approve the appropriation of $750 for budget retreat session. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell, Seitz Motion carried REQUEST - PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES Captain D'Amico, Police Department, presented a report requesting the I I I 2-26-79 36:1$" , - purchase of fifteen Police Department vehicles at a cost saving to the City of approximately $4500 by purchasing the units through the State, County or Huntington Beach, who are presently in the process of obtaining bids. The City Manager affirmed that funds are available in the Vehicle Depreciation Fund for the purchase of the requested I vehicles. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the purchase of fifteen Police Department vehicles for the approximate amount of $102,900 and that those funds be appropriated from the Vehicle Depreciation Funds. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Gray suggested that within sixty days from the delivery of the new vehicles, the present units be disposed of. REQUEST - PURCHASE OF INTOXILYZER - POLICE DEPARTMENT Captain D'Amico, Police Department, presented a report requesting the purchase of an Intoxilyzer machine for the Police Department. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to approve the purchase of the Intoxilyzer I for the Police Department and authorize $4000 to be expended from the Traffic Safety Fund for this purpose. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR REHABILITATION - ENGINEERING DESIGN PROPOSAL Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented the report and recommended approval of the design proposal at a reduced fee of $23,225, as previously requested by the City Council. Councilman Gray requested that amendments to specific sections of the design proposal be included, i.e., "A. SCOPE, 1.1., "and that the office personnel shall, in this case, mean qualified and knowledgable engineers fully familiar with this project."; "A SCOPE, 2.d, "except that when field observers as mentioned in Item 1, i, determine that any errors, omissions or I actions of other parties have in any way jeopardized this project, the City of Seal Beach shall be immediately notified."; and "A. SCOPE, 3.d., "The City of Seal Beach shall have the option of employing the extra and outside services of Soils International and Hovater-Way, consulting engineers, or other specialized engineering service organizations by direct city negotiation or the option of requesting James E. Montgomery, af:Q2-26-79 .~, .-~~. Consulting Engineers, Inc. to employ such engineering services to perform those services for the City of Seal Beach." Councilman Gray further suggested that a statement be included in the contract bid forms to read "The City of Seal Beach believing in and depending upon the skills and expertise of the firm of Hovater-Way, Consulting Engineers, Inc. have arranged for and will pay for the on-job supervision of the I installation of the chosen lining of the Water Reservoir and will pay for the services of the estimated installation time of six (6) days." Gray moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to sign the design proposal on behalf of the City of Seal Beach at a fee of $23,225, and including the amendments as proposed by Councilman Gray. The City Engineer clarified the meaning of Item A-l-k, 'Correction of plans to show as-build conditions' as requested by Councilman Seitz. Councilman Seitz also expressed concern regarding the provision providing for only $50,000 liability insurance coverage for the project. The City Attorney clarified that the cost of increased liability insurance coverage to the consulting firm would be added to the proposal fee, therefore increasing the cost to the city by that amount. Councilman Seitz requested that a quote be obtained I to determine what the additional charge would be. Vote on the motion to approve the design proposal as amended: AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The City Engineer discussed further the use of glulam beans in the reservoir roof construction. Mayor Laszlo declared a recess at 11:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 11:09 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. SEAL BEACH INFORMATION LINE The City Manager reported Seal Beach Information Line activity for the period of December 15th through January 31st and recommended that the service be discontinued, stating that requests for information will I continue to be provided by all city departments. The City Manager assured Councilman Weir that the remaining Chamber of Commerce street signs would be removed. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to discontinue the Seal Beach Information Line. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 2-26-79 ,.. r ~(t3> U_I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2859 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES Resolution Number 2859 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS AMENDED, 1977, AND THE GUIDE- LINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY." By unanimous I consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2859 was waived. Mayor Laszlo stated he felt action on the proposed guidelines should be postponed until consideration could be given to including certain restrictive regulations regarding the Los Alamitos Airport. The City Attorney stated the guidelines are State mandated and recommended they be adopted at this time and amended at a later time if the Council desired. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2859 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2860 - BICYCLE LICENSE FEE Resolution Number 2860 was presented to Council entitled "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE LICENSING OF BICYCLES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 4A, SECTION 4A-2 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2860 was waived. Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, stated the licensing fee proposed was $3.00 for a period of three years. Council discussed the procedures for licensing and it was clarified that bicycle licensing is not mandatory. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2860 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Weir NOES: Laszlo, Seitz Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Item "B" removed from the Consent Calendar I and Councilman Seitz requested Item "C" removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "B" and "C" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 1979. ~4:~'- 26-79 AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "B" - APPROVAL OF DEMANDS Councilman Gray requested that the warrant list be included in the agenda packets in the future if possible and noted that City and Agency warrants will now be listed separately. The City Manager provided explanation to Council of several demands presented for Council approval. Councilman Seitz commented on the procedures for preparing the warrant list from the computer tapes and suggested the Council be provided with the computer printout sheets rather than the warrant list in the future. It was the consensus of the Council that both the computer printout and the warrant list be provided for next meeting. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve regular demands numbered 30601 through 30776 in the amount of $180,847.86 and payroll demands numbered 31840 through 32083 in the amount of $137,664.24 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "C" - PUBLIC WORKS OFFICERS INSTITUTE REQUEST Councilman Seitz moved to deny the request for the Public Works Director to attend the 14th Public Works Officers Institute, March 14 - 16, 1979. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. Discussion followed. AYES: Krede11, Seitz NOES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir Motion failed Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the attendance of the Public Works Director at the 14th Public Works Officers Institute, March 14 - 16, 1979 in Monterey, and approve $290 for estimated expenses as provided for in the 1978-79 budget. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell, Seitz Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Seitz reported large trash articles in Gum Grove Park and requested that they be disposed of, and requested that accurate maintenance records be kept on city vehicles. Mr. Seitz expressed I I I 2-26-793~5 concern regarding a North American Rockwell proposed light industrial development on Regency Drive as it related to aesthics and landscaping the area. Mr. Seitz suggested a 60-90 day moratorium on light industrial developments to formulate guidelines for such developments. The City Attorney and the Planning Director assured Mr. Seitz the I development would fall under subdivision development standards with the Council having discretionary power of approval. Councilman Kredell requested the beach be cleaned and debris removed from the area; requested notification of Coastal Commission hearing date for the 7-Eleven development; referred to department heads traveling out of state; and inquired if landscaping requirement standards applied to city property. Mayor Laszlo requested that a member of the Planning Department meet with representatives of other Orange County cities to study Los Alamitos Airport use. Mayor Laszlo expressed concern regarding Sanitation District assessments proposed to be attached to water billings; referred to a letter for the Mayor's signature regarding Section 8 Housing Assistance Funds; and requested the City Engineer investigate S.C.A.G. proposal regarding water quality plan. I ORAL COMMUNICATIO~S Mayor Laszlo declared oral commullications open from the audience. Steve Shaver, 1006 Ocean Avenue, complained about parking citations or Ocean Avenue and presented complaint letters from other residents of the area and requested the Council consider a IDOre lenient enforcement for that congested area. Councilman Gray suggested that study of use for the old Police Department facility be initiated. There were no other oral con~unications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 12:28 a.m. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None of Approved: ~ t'~.-I/ ~ r~ Mayor 0 ",.." c;1 <kj '-P )-:, City Clerk