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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1979-05-14 5-8-79 ~~~ " . . . I Approved: ~dI.- L: Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California May 14, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL I Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Hr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant The Mayor recessed the City Council meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 7:17 p.m. The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:16 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and reso~utions, and that consent to the waiver of reading I 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 ~.(~', 5-14-79 4.00 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the month of Mayas "National Hearing and Speech Month". Mr. Havens and Reverend Pritchard, Leisure World Lions Club, explained the hearing and speech program services provided by the Lions Club and expressed appreciation for the proclamation. "Poppy Days". I Mayor Laszlo proclaimed May l8 and May 19, 1979, as American Legion Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the week of May 28th through June 3, 1979 as "Vietnam Veterans Week". SELECTION OF MAYOR Nominations were declared open for the selection of Mayor. Councilman Gray nominated Mr. Seitz and Mayor Laszlo nominated Mr. Kredell for Mayor of the City. Gray moved, second by Weir, that nominations be closed. The City Clerk called for a voice vote as follows: Councilman Gray voted for Mr. Seitz; Councilman Weir voted for Mr. Seitz; Councilman Kredell abstained; Mayor Laszlo voted for Mr. Kredell; and Councilman Seitz voted for Seitz. Mr. Seitz was dec~ared Mayor of the City of Seal Beach by a majority vote of the Council. I Mr. Seitz assumed his position as Mayor and presented Mr. Laszlo with a plaque and gavel of the City in appreciation for his services as Mayor and representative of the City of Seal Beach. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Mayor Seitz declared nominations open for Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Gray nominated Mr. Weir and Councilman Laszlo nominated Mr. Kredell. Mr. Kredell declined the nomination. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to close nominations for Mayor Pro Tempore. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Mr. Weir was declared Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Seal Beach by a unanimous vote of the Council. I Mayor Seitz recessed the meeting to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:34 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order. At the request of the Mayor and consent of the Council the Resolution relating to Mayoral Appointments to various boards, agencies and organizations was held over to next meeting. 5-14-79,4.:0.1 PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - FIRE INVESTIGATOR The City Manager declared the public hearing open to consider amending the Position Classification Plan to include the position of Fire Investigator and the salary range. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by iaw and that no communications had been III received either for or against the matter. Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report, stating the position is proposed to be included in the city's Classification Plan to qualify Seal Beach for participation in the L.E.A.A. funded NET Six Joint Powers Arson Control Unit. There were no cOllllllunications from the audience for or against the matter; Mayor Seitz declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Kosmont further clarified that including the position was a requirement to qualify for the Arson Grant and did not require any financial contribution or personnel from the city. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2873 - AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN - FIRE INVESTIGATOR Resolution Number 2873 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF FIRE INVESTIGATOR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2873 was waived. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2873 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2879 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATE - FIRE INVESTIGATOR Resolution Number 2879 was presented to Council by title ,I'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RATE FOR THE POSITION OF FIRE INVESTIGATOR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2879 was waived, Weir moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2879 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1064 - REGULATING OVERNIGHT PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES Ordinance Number l064 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING OVERNIGHT PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number ...~,' 5-14-79 4.'Jl2' 1064 was waived, The City Manager described to the Council the weight of various types of commercial vehicles, noting that most would not fall in the 10,000 pound or more category, and reviewed the city's present restrictions on commercial and recreational vehicles. The City Manager reported he had received this date a copy of an ordinance restricting parking of commercial vehicles by zones and locations and I offered to provide the Council copies of the ordinance in the Newsletter for their review. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to table Ordinance Number 1064 at this time. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Kredell complained about bus stop and layover locations, and suggested that the Council take action eliminating Ocean Avenue as a bus route. The City Manager and City Attorney stated that jurisdiction of bus routes falls under the State Public Utilities Commission unless they interfere with public safety or create a traffic hazard. The City Manager suggested he would contact the O.C.T.D. requesting their cooperation in controlling the bus stop locations and layover times, as in the past. I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1065 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT - POLICE EMPLOYEES Ordinance Number 1065 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unaimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number l065 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1065 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2874 - ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURAL RULES Resolution Number 2874 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING PROCEDURAL RULES FOR CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2874 was waived. Discussion followed regarding several amendments to the resolution suggested by each Council 5-14-79 4: 'Q3. member. Weir moved, secon,l by Gray, to ad'Jpt Resolution Number 2874 with amendments to Section 5, Jrder of Business; Sec~ion gee), Motion to Reconsider; Section 9(f), Remarks of CO\L~cilmen; Section 11, !~anner of Addressing (;oulIci1; Section l2(d) Members of the Audience; and Section 14, Failure to Vote. I AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: !{one Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2875 - FUNDS - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER RESTORATION PROJECT Resolution Number 2875 was presented by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI~E CITY OF SEAL BEACH RESOLVING THAT ~O ADDITIONAL FUNDS BE COMHITTED TO THE DWl' RESTORATION PROJECT UNTIl. FIIDl ASSURANCES ARE PROVIDED THAT THE PROJECT SHALL NEVER BECrnAE A FINANCIAL BURDEN FeR THE TAXPAYERS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to hold over consideration 0:: this item. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None l'.otion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2876 - COMMENDING SEAL BEACH WOMENS CLUB I Resolution Number 2876 was presented to the Counci 1 and rear! in full by Mayor Sei~z entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING N,'D COMJ.fEJ\c'DING THE SEAL BEACH Wrn4AJ\j's CLUB FOR ITS YEARS OF COMl.ruNITY SERVICE." Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2876 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUM~ER 2877 - HONORING WORTH KEENE Resolution Nuuroer 2877 was presented to the Council and read in full by Mayor Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THS CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING WORTH KEENE FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY." Weir Dlo\Ted, Second by Laszlo, I to adopt Resolution Number 2877 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried TENTATIVE PA~CEL ~~P 79-1001 - ROCrNELL INTER~IATIONAL Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission relating to Tentative Parcel Map No. 79-l0Dl submitted by Rockwell International. Mr. 41'4:.. 5-l4-79 Romaniello described the 4.5 acre subdivision and reported it is intended to be utilized as a records retention center for the Rockwell Corporation. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the Negative Declaration as being in compliance with the provisions of CEQA. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2878 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 79-l00l - ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL Resolution Number 2878 was presented to Council entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 79-1001." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2878 was waived. Council discussed landscaping of the facility, landscape maintenance, vehicular traffic and the type of items to be stored at this facility. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2878 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the recommended action for items I Councilman Laszlo requested Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. on the Consent Calendar except Item "F" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 23, 1979 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 31387 through 31560 in the amount of $l39,744.04; April 26, 1979 payroll demands numbered 32357 through 32362 in the amount of $142)497.59; and May 10, 1979 payroll demands numbered 32363 through 32372 in the amount of $135,134.31 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Authorized that a letter be drafted for the Mayor's signature opposing AB 1343 regarding Police Reserves, I and that copies of the letter be sent to all Orange County law enforcement agencies and appropriate state officials. D. Approved the Agreement for modification of contract with Skipper and Company, Project No. 466, Bolsa Chica 5-14-79 4;Q~., Water Well and authorized the Mayor to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Seal Beadl. E. Denied the claim of Mary Koenig for personal injuries and property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. I AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "F" - RESIGNATIONS - BOARD OF APPEALS Mr. Laszlo reported that applications had been received to be considered for appointment to fill the vacant position. The City Clerk stated that vacancy notices must be posted prior to appointment as required by law. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to accept the resignations of George L. Benton and Robert Byerly effective immediately and that letters of appreciation be sent for their service to the community. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried AWARD OF BID -TIMBER PILE and BRACING REPLACEMENT - ~IDNICIPAL PIER - PROJECT 493 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., May 8, 1979 for Project Number 493, Timber Pile and Bracing Replacement on Municipal Pier, 1979 as follows: Art Broman, General Engineering Contractor $47,630.00 John L. Meek Construction Co., Inc. 58,770.00 Submarine Engineering Associates 65,997.00 Connolly-Pacific Company 69,710.62 Crowley Derrick Barges, Inc. 77,812,00 The Council briefly discussed the experience record and qualifications of the low bidder. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to award the bid III for Project Number 493, Timber Pile and Bracing ReplaceD~nt on the Municipal Pier, 1979, to Art Broman, General Engineering Contractor, in the amount of $47,630.00, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 4[r.r{)~.5-l4-79 j COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS It was the consensus of the Council to honor Councilman Gray's request to be excused from upcoming City Council meetings as he would be out of town. Councilman Kredell asked that all businesses engaging in the sale of liquor be required to obtain a conditional use permit, that the hours of sale be limited, and that a restriction be imposed limiting the sale of liquor within 600 feet of a residential area. The Planning Director stated he would confer with the City Attorney regarding regulations in other cities, Mr. Kredell requested more animal control on the beach, inquired when the Police Department beach patrol would begin and asked for increased enforcement for prohibiting alcoholic beverages on the beach. Councilman Laszlo reported the Orange County Board of Supervisors would be discussing Los Alamitos Air Station use at their May 15th meeting and requested the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager attend that meeting and present the city's position regarding use of the Air Station. Mayor Seitz reported he had received complaints regarding blowing dust from the Edison Triangle site construction. Mayor Seitz also discussed the proposed medians and landscaping for Pacific Coast Highway and suggested the staff investigate eliminating some left hand turn lanes into the alleys off Pacific Coast Highway therefore increasing the area for landscaping. I I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open. Betty Lerno, 125 - 14th Street, spoke regarding enforcement of prohibiting alcoholic beverages on the beach. The City Manager stated the matter would be investigated further for solution. The City Manager stated further he would contact the bus companies requesting their cooperation regarding lay-over areas. The City Manager reported arrangements had been made for the Council to meet with Congressman Lung~en', on Saturday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. and suggested a subsequent budget session be held from lO:OO a.m. to ll:OO a.m. Nancy Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, complained about the traffic congestion on III 12th Street resulting from gasoline lines. The City Manager stated he and the Police Chief would investigate an alternate plan for traffic flow. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. 5-l4-79Hfl~. ~""~d':", ADJOURmIENT Weir moved, seconc1 by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting to Saturcla)', May 19, 1979 at 9:00 a.m. AYE~: Gray, Kre:lell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vlei,r NOES: None lIotio!l cat'ried I The meeting adjourned at lO:47 p.m. Approvec1: ~ ~_('~.-( d ~ Mayor ~ CJ ~ Attest: I Seal Beach, California May 19, InS The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 9:00 o'clock a.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Laszlo, Weir Absent: Councilmen Gray, Kredell It was noted for the record that Cour.cilDmn Kredell and Councilman Gray's absence from the ;neeting was excused. Also present: ~r. Courtemarche, Cit)' Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director I DISCUSSION - CONGRESSMAN LUNGREN Mr. Gibson, staff assistant to Congressman Lungren was introduced to the Council. Mr. Gibson referred to the Seal Beach sand replenishment problem noting that his matter had been a major topic of discussion with the Army Corps of Engineers and that Mr. Lungren's office was following the issue closely,