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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-06-11 4:26 6-5-79 ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I f of Approved: ~~ Attest: Seal Beach, California June 11, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at I 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray It was noted for the record that Mr. Gray's absence from the meeting was excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant I It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to recess the meeting at 7:05 p.m. until the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting reconvened at 7:31 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order. 6-11-79 ;:, ,~2? 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 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 I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried APPOINTMENT - BOARD OF APPEALS Weir moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Mr. Milton Kaplan, 1290 Northwood Road, l6l-F, to the Seal Beach Board of Appeals. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL Weir moved, second by Kredell, to accept the resignation of Ms. Margaret I Beum as the city's representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council and to appoint Mrs. Frances Richland. 1900 McKinney Way, 22-B, to the O.C.H.P.C. Asse~bly of Delegates. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Mayor Seitz requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to Ms. Beum for her service to the cowmunity. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1066 - LICENSES and BUSINESS REGULATIONS GENERALLY Ordinance Number 1066 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE II, SCHEDULE OF FEES, OF CHAPTER 11, LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous I consent, full reading of Ordinance Number l066 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1066 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ,...~.. 6-11-79 4:28' RESOLUTION NUMBER 2889 - OPPOSING INVOLUNTARY INTER-SCHOOL BUSING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN Resolution Number 2889 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO INVOLUNTARY INTER-SCHOOL BUSING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2889 was waived. I The City Manager requested three typographical corrections be made to the resolution and Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2889 as corrected. Council requested that this resolution also be forwarded to the Seal Beach School Board and a letter expressing this Council's feelings be sent to the Governor. Mr. James Hagadorn, 408 Emerald Place, requested that the Council record reflect his opposition to the involuntary school busing plan and expressed appreciation to the Council for their action. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2890 - SUPPORTING SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM and REQUESTING CONGRESS APPROPRIATE REMAINING FUNDS I Resolution Number 2890 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM AND REQUESTING CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE THE REMAINING FUNDS AUTHORIZED FOR THE 1978 FISCAL YEAR AND APPROPRIATE THE FULL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE 1979 FISCAL YEAR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2890 was waived. The City Engineer reported the local project effected under this program is improvements to 16th and 17th Streets to eliminate a drainage problem in that area. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2890 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I At the request of Councilman Laszlo, the minutes of May 29, 1979 joint meeting were corrected to reflect the accurate meeting time. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as presented. 6-11-79 ~e9 AYES: NOES: A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 29, 1979, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 29, 1979, and the regular adjourned meeting of June 5, 1979. B. Approved regular demands numbered 31687 through 31901 in the amount of $13(,,617.72 and payroll of .Tune 7, 1979 plus demands nlll'lbered 32388 through 32399 in the amount of $136,617.72 as approved by the Finance Committee and that \~9.rrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None I t ABSENT: Gra)r REPORT - SIDEWALK REPAIR Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented a lengthy report regarding maintenance and repair of widewalks and methorls for financing the necessary repairs and expressed concern about the city's liability exposure if sidewalks are not maintained in a safe condition. Mr. Hotion carried I Johnson reviewed the procedures that have been followed in:the past for inspecting, contracting and billing for sidewalk re?air, noting lengthy staff and clerical time involved and the disfavor of the property owner when receiving a large reconstruction bill. Mr. Johnson recommended implementing a new financing program whereby property owners would be assessed a nominal amount on each water billing which would cover the cost for curb and sidewalk repair. Mr. Johnson stated further that only those areas of the city 'with public sidewalks would be charged the assessment. It was clarified that curbs would also be included in the repair program. Mr. Laszlo stated he Wffilld like to inspect the sidewal];S in College Park East in need of repair and requested another copy of the list of those properties. Mr. ICredell stated his opposition to the proposed assessment plan and spoke in favor of each property owner being billed for the lump sum of the repairs. Mayor Sei -::z spoke in favor 0:: the proposed financing plan and suggested this item be held over so that the council could inspect the properties propo~ed for repair in their areas. Discussion followed. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council , " " 6-11- 79 4.30 " to hold this item over for no more than thirty days and also that a report be provided the Council regarding the condition of sidewalks and curbs in the shopping areas and who is responsible for their repair and expense of same. REPORT - TRASH SERVICE CHARGE in the city stating that the present charge does not cover the cost I Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reported on the trash service charges to the city for the service and noted the city is currently losing $2500 monthly which is paid from the General Fund. Mr. Thomas also stated that pursuant to an inflation clause in the agreement with the trash contractor the charge for trash service will again increase after July lst. Mr. Weir reported another increase initiated through the County may be forthcoming for trash disposal and spoke in favor of the rate increase. In response to the Council, Mr. Thomas stated the contractor is set up to provide twice a week service and that only a minimum savings would be realized for once a week service. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution for next meeting increasing the trash service charge for a single dwelling to $2.85 per month and $2.55 for a multiple dwelling I unit, effective July 1, 1979. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried AD HOC AIRPORT COMMITTEE Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, presented information regarding the formation of an Ad Hoc Airport Committee as had been suggested by the Council at last meeting and outlined a list of issues relating to the proposed expansion of the Los Alamitos Air Station that the Committee may wish to consider. Mr. Kosmont stated that if the Council wished to initiate the Ad Hoc Committee, appointments would the formation of an Ad Hoc Airport Committee consisting of five members, I be in order at~is time. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve one from each Councilmanic District and two at-large members. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried 6-ll-79 4,3:1: ,', Councilman Weir appointed Edith Colwell, 13338 Del ~!onte Drive,3-N; Mayor Seitz appointed Julian Hutton, 1035 Fathom Avenue; Councilman Laszlo appointed Gerald Harper, 4524 Birchwood Avenue as the appointment for District One; Councilman Laszlo also appointed Bill HOItard, 4333 HlLzelnut Avenue; and Mayor Seitz :Lppointed Thomas Koch, I 3601 Rose Circle as an at-large member of the Ad Hoc Committee. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to affirm the appointments as stated to the Ad Hoc Airport Committee. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council, that the Assistant City Manager's mmoorandum listing the issues to be considered, responsibilities and the nature of the Committee be provided those appointees. REPORT - OLD POLICE FACILITY Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, stated the Planning Commission I had discussed the future use for the old police facility and had unanimously recommended that the building should be retainer! and suggested a revised engineering study be prepared to more accurately reflect the cost of refurbishing the building to conform to safety requirements. The Planning Director reported the Planning Commission had requested Council direction to hold public hearings to obtain citizen input regarding the facility and recommended the city reseaTch grants that MaY be available to fund a Historical Preser~ation Project. Councilman Weir stated the building could be used as a hostel and as a historical museum. The City Engineer reported that a n~t independent engineering study of the building would be an expensive project and suggested that an update of the previous engineering study could be prepared at a reasonable cost. Mayor Seitz stated that from a I standpoint of economics the site could be more beneficial to the city as ar.other use, howeveT, supported obtaining outside funding for the project. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the Planning Commission to conduct public hearings on the use of the facility and that staff explore acquiring grants OT historical funds for the restoration project. .- 4.326-11-79 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell requested that the Council Chamber air conditioning Councilman Kredell restated his objection to persons being bussed to I unit be repaired and requested additional police patrol of the beach. Seal Beach to use the beach facilities. The City Manager requested that Mrs. Kredell contact him to discuss the persons she has contacted regarding the busing problem and stated he would investigate the situation further and report to Council. Mr. Kredell requested that the Planning Director prepare guidelines to establish a Beautification Committee for District One. Councilman Laszlo requested further investigation of the gopher problem in College Park East for a solution. It was the consensus of the Council to support the nomination of Gertrude Strecker to the Orange County League of California Cities Senior Citizens Council and that she be invited to attend the Thursday League meeting with Mayor Seitz. Seitz moved, second by Weir, that a letter be forwarded to I the appropriate legislators opposi~g AB 1519 relating to low and moderate cost housing. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Mayor Seitz requested that the Council voice an opposition to SB 888 relating to Binding Arbitration. Discussion followed, however no action was taken on this matter. Councilman Kredell requested information regarding trespassing and/or tow away of vehicles from private property and the status of an ordinance prohibiting parking of commercial vehicles on Seal Beach Boulevard. The City Attorney explained the Vehicle Code provision regarding towing of vehicles from private property and stated guidelines for parking of commercial vehicles on city streets could be I developed similar to the municipal code provisions relating to parking of recreational vehicles. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open from the audience. Helen Brown, 236 - 8th Street, suggested that signs in English and Spanish be 6-ll-79 4.~ placed on the beach and near the pier area reminding visitors to leave those areas in a clean and neat condition. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION Mayor Seitz recessed the meeting to Executive Personnel Session at 9:20 p.m. I The City Council reconvened at 10:13 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed personnel matters. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the Orange County Employees Association representation as reorganized to include the non-sworn police employees. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Seitz, to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, June 19, 1979 at 6:30 p.m. for a budget study session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. ; ..t::, and ex- fficio clerk of Beach Ci y Council City the, al ~ Approved: Attest: I