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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-05-27 5-27-80:143 -6 ~ - ~ Seal Beach, California May 27, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach ~et in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the I Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Counci1~effibers Krede11, Laszlo Absent: CouncilMembers Gray, Weir Mr. Weir was absent from the neeting due to illness. Also present: Mr. Courternaxche, City ~anager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Capt. Picas cia, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to waive the reading in full of all I 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: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Weir Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Krede11 moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to administer the Oaths of Office to the newly elected officials and for reorganization of the Council, out of agenda order at this time. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray, Weir Motion carried OATHS OF OFFICE City Attorney, Mr. Coughlan, administered the Oath of Office to Joanne Yeo as City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach. flt4. 5-27-80 The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Wi11emke Vanderstaay, Member of the City Council from District Two and Mr. Frank J. Laszlo, Member of the City Council from District Four. Mrs. Vanderstaay and Mr. Laszlo assumed their seats at the Council table, with congratulations and a round of applause. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION SELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Seitz declared nominations open for Mayor of the City of Seal Beach. Counci1member Vanderstaay nominated Mr. Krede11 as Mayor. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, that nominations be closed. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kredell ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, that Mr. Krede11 be appointed Mayor. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kredell ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Mr. Krede11 was declared Mayor of the City of Seal Beach for 1980-81. Mayor Krede11 presented Mr. Seitz with a plaque and gavel in appreciation for his services to the community as Mayor during the past year. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEMPORE Mayor Krede11 declared nominations open for Mayor ProTempore. Counci1member Vanderstaay nominated Mr. Laszlo as Mayor ProTem. Seitz moved, second by Krede11, that nominations be closed. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Vanderstaay moved, second by Krede11, that Mr. Laszlo be appointed Mayor ProTempore. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Mr. Laszlo was declared Mayor ProTempore of the City of Seal Beach for 1980- 81. I I I 5-27-80 :1!45 I PUBLIC HEARING - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Mayor.Kr.edelldeclared the public hearing open to consider amending the Subdivision Ordinance and amending the Code of the City of Seal Beach. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by Law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. The City Manager stated the City Attorney had recommended the proposed ordinance be adopted through the normal process that it was the same as recently adopted as an urgency ordinance. The Planning Director presented the staff report. There were no communications from the audience for or against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1083 - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 1083 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1083 was waived. Councilman Seitz referred to Section 21-32 of the proposed ordinance and expressed concern regarding the number of persons estimated to reside in single family residences, multi-family units and mobile homes, and the formula for calculating dedication of land. The Planning Director stated the figures used are based on actual information obtained from the last census count. The City Attorney explained that state law requires there be a rational basis by which land and/or recreation fee dedications are established and that the census figures meet that requirement. The City Attorney also stated the ordinance could be amended in the future to reflect the new census data should there be a significant change and recommended the ordinance as presented not be amended at this time. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1083 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Seitz ABSTAIN: Vanderstaay ABSENT: Weir Motion failed I I 146t5-27-80 r. . The City Attorney stated three affirmative votes are necessary to approve the first reading, that according to an Attorney General opinion an absention can be counted with a majority vote, and recommended the Council reconsider the vote on the motion. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to reconsider the vote on the motion to approve first reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1083 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2968 - SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION Resolution Number 2968 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2880." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2968 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2968 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2975 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, that proposed Resolution Number 2975 be held over to next meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE The City Manager stated the guidelines for the Redistricting Committee I I I 5-27-80 jL~~: I were previously presented and approved by the City Council, and that the Council had determined two appointments would be made to the Committee from each district. Mayor Kredell appointed Barbara Rountree and Georgiana Brown from District One; Councilmember Vanderstaay appointed Michael Goldenberg and James Murchie from District Two; Councilmember Seitz requested appointments from District Three be held over to next meeting; Councilmember Laszlo appointed Audrey Akeson and Al Cruchley from District Four; and Councilmember Weir by letter addressed to the City Council appointed Lester Marshall and Victor Engleson from District Five. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to confirm the appointments to the Redistricting Committee, 1980. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried AD HOC BUS SERVICE COMMITTEE Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, presented the staff report outlining the guidelines and goals recommended for the Ad Hoc Bus Service Committee, and reported several citizens had expressed an interest in serving on the Committee. Mayor Kredell stated he wished to appoint four or five persons to the Committee rather than the recommended two. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the guidelines for the Ad Hoc Bus Service Committee as'presented and that each member of the Council appoint no more than four persons to the Committee. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1081 - CHANGE OF ZONE - ONE BLOCK OF OCEAN AVENUE Ordinance Number 1081 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "fu~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CHANGING THE ZONE OF ONE BLOCK OF OCEAN AVENUE FROM C-l, SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO R-3, HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1081 was waived. Councilmember Vanderstaay I I 148 5-27-80 stated she was present during the public hearing on this matter, therefore the City Attorney stated there would be no objection to her voting on this ordinance. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1081 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTIONS 2969 THROUGH 2972 - GIRL SCOUT FIRST CLASS AWARDS Mayor Kredell read portions of the proposed resolutions commending local Girl Scouts for their accomplishments. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2969 - HONORING MICHELE ARCHER - FIRST CLASS AWARD. Resolution Number 2969 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING MICHELLE ARCHER FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2969 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2969 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2970 - HONORING ELIZABETH CRANE - FIRST CLASS AWARD Resolution Number 2970 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING ELIZABETH CRANE FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2970 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 2970 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2971 - HONORING ANN PINCEK - FIRST CLASS AWARD Resolution Number 2971 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH; CALIFORNIA, HONORING ANN PINCEK FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD." By I I I 5-27-80 149 Unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2971 was waived. Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2971 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2972 - HONORING BETH GOODMAN - FIRST CLASS AWARD Resolution Number 2972 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING BETH GOODMAN FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2972 was waived. 'Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2972 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting until after the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2973 - NOTICE OF INTENT - CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Resolution Number 2973 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE I CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2973 was waived. The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report, explaining the amendment to the contract provides for increase of fire retirement benefits as provided in the current Memorandum of Understanding with the Firefighters Association. Discussion followed. iSO,5-27-80 ~ The City Attorney clarified the Council's obligation to proceed with the amendment as approved through the current M.O.U., and stated this subject could be a matter of discussion during future employee negotiations. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay I Number 2973 as presented. NOES: VaRQe~a~aay- None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2974 - MANDATORY RETIREMENT - LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS Resolution Number 2974 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT OF LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2974 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2974 as presented. AYES: NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay V~a~- None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Item "I" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilmember Laszlo requested Item "J" removed from the Consent Calendar and the City Attorney requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Items "A", "I" and "J". B. Approved regular demands numbered 36085 through 36100 and 37301 through 37463 in the amount of $191,342.70 and payroll of May 22, 1980 plus demands numbered 32715 through 32719 in the amount of $141,079.50 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the I Treasury for the same. C. Authorized the City Manager to accept Seaboard Surety Company Franchise Bond "847580 as a proper replacement bond and authorize the return 5-27-80 151 of Commercial Union Franchise Bond No. CF-7l03701-100 to the Southern California Edison Company for cancellation. D. Denied the claim of Jennifer Sneed for bodily injuries and referred same to the city's insurance carrier I and adjuster. E. Denied the claim of James F. Hall for bodily injuries in the amount of $250,000 and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. F. Denied the claim of Helen M. Hischell for personal injuries in the amount of $100,000 and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. G. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:30 p.m., May 20, 1980 for sewer maintenance and line cleaning as follows: Cost Per Foot Richard L. Walker, Inc. 6~ I Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment, Inc. 6.7~ Pacific Sewer Maintenance 1O.5~ Awarded the bid for sewer maintenance and line cleaning to Richard L. Walker, Inc. in the amount of 6~ per foot, rejected all other bids and authorized the City Manager to enter into the agreement. H. Authorized the City Manager to extend the contract for refuse collection to August 31, 1980. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar I ITEM "A" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The City Attorney recommended that Councilmember Vanderstaay obstain from voting on approval of the minutes as she was not present at that meeting. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to.approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 12, 1980 as presented. iE2 5-27-80 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSTAIN: Vanderstaay ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "I" - AWARD OF BID - SAN GABRIEL RIVER BIKE TRAIL - PROJECT 467 I Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., May 20, 1980 for Project 467, San Gabriel River Bike Trail, Marina Drive to the Beach, as follows: Porter Construction Company, Inc. $ 17,654.00 Sully-Miller Contracting Company 22,952.00 Calex Paving Company 31,494.00 R. J. Noble Company 34,232.66 The City Engineer described the location of the project as requested by Councilmember Vanderstaay, also stated that gas tax funds designated by bike trails will be used to fund the project. Councilmember Vanderstaay requested a map showing the location of all city bike trails. Laszlo I moved, second by Kredell, to award the bid to Porter Construction Company, Inc. as the low bidder, in the amount of $17,654.00 for the unit prices bid, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "J" - CONTRACT EXTENSION - ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES Councilman Laszlo suggested that this item be held over for budget discussions. Discussion followed. The City Manager explained the extension would have to be received by the County by May 31st to obtain necessary approval to continue animal shelter services. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for I Animal Shelter Services with the County of Orange for 1980-81 fiscal year. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried 5-27-80 1::3 REPORT - DE~DLITION OF SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER - PROJECT NO. 499 Bids were received and opened by the Cit)' Clerk at 2:00 p.I1I., May 20, 1980 for the Demolition of the Sunset Beach Water Tower, Project No. 499 as follows: I E & G Contractors, Inc. $ 7,750.00 Mead House Wrecking Company 9,999.00 Alexander Land Clearing, Inc. 14,800.00 Ardcco, Inc. 21,450.00 Cleveland Wrecking Company 28,065.00 Porter Construction Company, Inc. 29,750.00 R. M. Skamnes, General Engineering Com~~'y 34,600.00 City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, presented the staff report and stated the bid for demolition included the water tower and the three adjacent buildings, that the city would be reimbursed by Huntington Beach for demolition of those buildings upon completion of the project. I The City Engineer also provided a chronological report of events relating to the water tower, noting delays granted of more than seven months to allow citizen groups time to raise funds for restoration and maintenance of the tower. Mr. Techanoff, 16385 South Pacific Avenue, Sunset Beach, requested a moratorium be imposed on demolition of the Tower to further pursue registration of the Tower as a historical place and/or public or private funding to restore anc maintain the Water Tower. Mr. t,laska, 16341 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, stated a proposal had been made in the amount of $40,000 by a Sunset Beach businessman to purchase the Tower and proceed with restoration. The City Attorney explained the legal procedures to be followed as required by law, for the city to dispose of surplus property. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the city's liablity relating to the TOI~er. Councilmember I Vanderstaay suggested demolition of the Tower be delayed three months to allow the Restoration Committee additional time to seek funds for restoration. Councilmember Seitz suggested staff contact Huntington Beach regarding disposal of their portion of the property and also obtain an estimate of the value of the land. Discussion continued. It was the 1'54 5-27-80 consensus of the Council that this item be held over for two weeks, that the City Manager meet with the Restoration Committee, study the proposal presented, the legal procedures for disposing of the property, obtain an estimate of the value of the property, and report on the city's liability should the proposal be considered. The City Attorney recommended the Council obtain assurances the tower will be restored within a reasonable length of time, should the proposal be considered. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to direct the City Manager to send a letter to the City of Huntington Beach informing them of City Council action of this date, communicate with Huntington Beach and the County of Orange regarding restoration of the tower and disposition of the property, review the proposal presented, and report to Council at next meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilmember Seitz requested abatement of weeds behind Marina Hill. Mayor Kredell referred to the proposed budget presented to Council, and requested the City Manager provide recommended cuts to balance the budget. Discussion followed regarding personnel cuts, personnel hiring and salary freeze. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to impose a promotional freeze for city employees. At the recommendation of the City Attorney, the motion was amended to impose the freeze for a period of two weeks, so long as it shall not conflict with existing employee contracts. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Weir Motion carried Mayor Kredell requested a report showing the funds remaining from the sale of the city yard lots. It was the consensus of the Council to tentatively establish Monday, June 2, 1980, 7:00 p.m. as the first budget' study session, with an alternate date of Wednesday, June 4th. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. I I I. 5-27-80 155 Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, requested Council support of Proposition I on the June ballot. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, that the Council support Proposition 1, that the City Manager provide a news release regarding same. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Ray Howard, 118 Electric Avenue, complained about bus routes on First Street. It was reco~ended Mr. Howard present his views to the Ad Hoc Bus Service Committee when that Committee becomes active. Dee Stout, Trailer Park resident, complained about bus speeds in the city and requested a bus bench be provided for Trailer Park residents. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to Monday, June 2, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. for budget study session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay I NOES:' None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. ex-offici clerk of City Council Approved: Attest: ,I