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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-04-28 4-28-80 :M!9' Seal Beach, California April 28, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:23 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo Absent: ' Councilman Weir Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Chafe, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, 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, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Seitz proclaimed the month of May 1980 as "National Hearing and Speech Month." Mr. Reed Havens and Mr. Lowell Witty of the Leisure World Lions Club were introduced and expressed their appreciation for the National Hearing and Speech Month proclamation. The City Manager was requested to prepare a news release based on this proclamation and noting it is sponsored by the Lions Clubs. I Mayor Seitz proclaimed May 4 through May 10, 1980 as "Clean Air Week." Mayor Seitz proclaimed the month of Mayas "Poppy Month" and May 16th and 17th, 1980 as "Poppy Days." CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Krede11 requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar. i~ 4-28-80 The City Manager clarified the wording of the recommended action for Item "D". Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "A" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 35781 through 35936 in the amount of $122.831.46 and payroll of April 24, 1980 plus warrants numbered 32695 through 32701 in the amount of $140,051.17 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved the attendance of the Fire Chief to attend the California Fire Chiefs' Association Annual Conference in San Diego, May 18 through 22, 1980. D. Refer the Southern Pacific Transportation Company Tax Litigation suit to the City Attorney to request the Orange County Counsel defend this matter on behalf of the City. Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz None I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: I Weir Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Krede11 asked for clarification of the date for appointments to the Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee. Councilman Laszlo stated he had requested appointments be made the last meeting in May. Councilman Gray spoke in support of appointments being made at the May 12th meeting. It was the consensus of the Council to hold over approval of the April 14th minutes for clarification of that Council action. REPORT - MARINA - PETERS LANDING The City Engineer presented a report regarding a proposed development at Peter's Landing for an eighty-one boat slip expansion in Sunset Aquatic Park, noting that the proposed project had been erroneously submitted to the City of Huntington Beach rather than Seal Beach. Mr. Johnson stated a letter had been forwarded to the Corp of Engineers expressing staff I 4-28-80 ~'. i.'i~+J, concerns regarding navigational safety, constriction of the main channel and stating that the project has not been presented to the City of Seal Beach for consideration. Mr. Johnson reported he had been informed the developer has recently revised the project, proposing forty rather than I eighty-one boat slips, and verified that no permits or approvals for the project have been granted. Councilman Gray spoke in support of this type of project as a possible revenue source for the city, expressed concern regarding the staff response to the Corp of Engineers, and suggested staff pursue discussions regarding this project with the developer. Councilman Krede11 stated opposition to this project had been expressed by condominium owners in that area. Pursuant to Council discussion, the City Manager stated he would provide a report to Council regarding revenues received from boats in Sunset Aquatic Park. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to receive and file the report presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT - SUNSET AQUATIC PARK DEVELOPMENT A report was presented to Council regarding a proposed development for expansion of Sunset Aquatic Park which would include an eighty boat slip harbor and boating facility, 240 space overnight camping site, 2.5 acre picnic and park area, harbor patrol building, 5.2 acre Least Tern nesting site, 12.5 acre wildlife sanctuary and other miscellaneous facilities for a total estimated cost of $4.9 million dollars, and that Supervisor Wieder had requested comments from this City by May 1st. Staff requested authorization to conduct a thirty day review of the E.I.R., utility and public services for the project. Discussion followed regarding services provided by the City to the Sunset Aquatic Park area. The City Manager I clarified the property under discussion is owned by the County of Orange and is within Seal Beach city limits, therefore the city would be responsible for providing services to that area. The City Attorney explained that the City does have the authority to address environmental concerns through the environmental impact process, the ultimate effect 1'32 4-28-80 on the City and its services, and compliance of the project to the City's General Plan. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the staff to request a thirty day extension from the County of Orange for review of the project and report to Council. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT - PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY Assistant City Manager, Mr. Kosmont, presented an update report regarding the possibility of Seal Beach participating in the Public Cable Television Authority which consists of the cities of Westminster, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. Mr. Kosmont stated the PCTA franchise agreement provides that within a certain time the cities will own the cable franchise for PCTA resu1 ting in a substantial revenue source to the city, and explained the PCTA will provide a fifty-two channel network with a wide range of programming opportunities. Mr. Kosmont reported the PCTA Board had considered including Seal Beach in the Authority and had recommended approval, subject to I} modification of the joint powers agreement to include Seal Beach; 2) amendment to the voting rules of the PCTA to allow the three original cities certain veto powers; and 3} a one-time entry fee. It was clarified that the entry fee is anticipated to be approximately $7500. In response to the Council, Mr. Kosmont explained the responsibilities for marketing, sale and upkeep of the system and stated discussions will continue regarding technical aspects of the PCTA. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to approve in concept Seal Beach participation in the PCTA subject to fulfillment of the necessary amendment to the PCTA by-laws and authorize the City Manager to continue negotiations with the PCTA, and that a full report regarding the final agreement be submitted to Council wi thin ninety days. I I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz None Weir I Motion carried 4-28~80 i~" \.:!aJ_ AGENDA AMENDED Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to include Resolutions Numbers 2962 and 2963. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz I NOES: None ABSENT: Wilir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2962 - HONORING JERDYS (JODY) TOFTE WEIR Resolution Number 2962 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIiE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING JERDYS (JODY) TOFTE WEIR FOR HER DEVOTED COMMITMENT AND IMPECCABLE PROFESSIONALISM WHILE SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AS ITS ELECTED CITY CLERK." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2962 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2962 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2963 - HONORING RUSSELL B. GRAY Resolution Number 2963 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING RUSSELL B. GRAY FOR HIS DEVOTED COMMITMENT AND SINCERE DEDICATION TO SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SEAL BEACH." Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2963 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Mayor Seitz expressed his personal commendations to Jody Weir, City Clerk and Councilman Russ Gray for their service to this community. I COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Krede11 requested an Ad Hoc Committee be established to study the city's bus services. The City Manager stated he would develop certain guidelines for the committee to study, that the Council should make the appointments and determine a termination date for the committee. :..-~ ~ 4-28-80 Jl,lQ 4b . The City Manager was requested to prepare a news release inviting interested citizens to make application for appointment to the committee. The City Manager stated no recent changes have been made to the bus routes in the downtown area, however additional bus service is being provided to North American Rockwell personnel. The City Manager also reported the Parks and Recreation Commission will be reviewing the School District Maintenance Agreement at their next meeting. Councilman Gray referred to the latest investment report for the city. Mayor Seitz requested a copy of the Police Department personnel summary in the 1979-80 fiscal year budget. Mayor Seitz reported receiving the Rainbow Award from the Orange County Librarian for outstanding Seal Beach support of the city's branch libraries. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to adjourn to Executive Personnel Session at 9:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:56 with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed a leave of absence for a city employee and the meet and confer process. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to approve a thirty day leave of absence for city employee Robert Powers. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 p.m. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I I I 4-28-80 I 5-12-80~~ I . x-officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~L ~ AU.,,, ~~.A 7,j~-, ~ity Clerk Seal Beach, California May 12, 1980 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. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo Absent: Councilman Weir Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Picascia, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, 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: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried