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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-07-14 ~ DO 7-14-80 ~~,.. Seal Beach, California July 14, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order ROLL CALL I with the Salute to the Flag. Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Weir The City Clerk noted that Mr. Weir's absence from the meeting was due to illness. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, 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: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, that the agenda be amended to include an Executive Session at the end of the meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I PROCLAMATION Mayor Kredell proclaimed September 14 through September 20, 1980 as "Lukemia Week." 7-14-80 183 I APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Civil Service Board Councilman Seitz requested that the appointment from District Three be postponed to a later meeting. Councilman Laszlo suggested that at such time when a Charter Review Committee is established, that consideration be given to limiting terms on boards and commissions to two terms. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Joe Siler to the Civil Service Board from Councilmanic District Four, term ending July 1986. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Environmental Quality Control Board Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to appoint William LaBar to the Environmental Quality Control Board from Councilmanic District Four for term ending July 1984. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Parks and Recreation Commission Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Bill Howard to the Parks and Recreation Commission from Councilmanic District Four for term ending July 1983. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Planning Commission Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to reappoint Jay covington to the Planning Commission from Councilmanic District Four for term ending July 1984. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay None I I Weir Motion carried ~ 7-14-80 ...,~ '.\.' Seal Beach Administration Building Authority At the request of the Council, the City Manager explained that the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority was formed as a joint powers entity to finance the construction of the city administration building, and that provision for the sale of bonds was that the Authority shall exist until those bonds are paid. Mr. Courtemarche stated the Authority has limited duties and no statutory functions. The appointments to the Authority from Districts Two, Three and Five were held over until a later date. Ad Hoc Bus Service Committee Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Hugh Cheesman to fill the vacancy on the Ad Hoc Bus Service Committee. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1084 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM - RETIREMENT - FIRE EMPLOYEES Ordinance Number 1084 was presented for second 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 unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1084 was waived. Mayor Kredell objected to new personnel being included under this amendment. The City Attorney clarified that this amendment is contained within a previously negotiated Memorandum of Understanding with the Fire Employees Association, approved by the City Council, and stated he would look into coverage of new Fire Department employees under this amendment. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1084 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2987 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT GUIDELINES Resolution Number 2987 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING RESOLUTION I I I 7-14-80 Iii!! NUMBER 2859 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY, AS AMENDED 1980." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2987 was waived. The Planning Director I reported the proposed resolution adopts the revised E.I.R. Guidelines as required by State law. Ktedell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 2987 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2988 - SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGli~NT PLAN Proposed Resolution Number 2988 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INDICATING ITS IlfrENT TO IMPLEMENT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 1982 HEREIN DEFINED "REASONABLE AVAILABLE CONTROL 14EASURES" FROH THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN." By unanimous consent, full reading I of Resolution Number 2988 was waived. The Planning Director stated that the proposed plan, as required by the Federal Clean Air Act of 1977, had been prepared by S.C.A.G., the South Coast Air Quality Management District and counties within the region. Mr. Romaniello described the six air quality control measures proposed within the plan for this region and explained the possible consequences should the Plan not be i~plemented. Councilman Laszlo stated he would like to delay acceptance of the Plan for more indepth study. Discussion continued. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to receive and file the report and proposed Resolution Number 2988. AYES: Krecell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2989 - COMPLETION - BOLSA CHICA WATER WELL - PROJECT NUMBER 466 Resolution Number 2989 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 466, BOLSA CHICA WATER WELL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SKIPPER 0,,166'-14-80 . . AND COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2989 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 2989 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I NOES: None CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Laszlo requested Item "G" removed from the Consent Calendar. Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of June 17, 1980 and the regular meeting of June 23, 1980 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 36497 through 36654 in the amount of $155,667.70 and payroll of July 3, 1980 plus demands numbered 32744 through 32755 in the amount of $155,026.06 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on I the Treasury for the same. C. Authorized the City Manager to fill the position of Sports Coordinator in the Recreation Department. D. A.ccepted the resignation of Lester Marshall from the Redistricting Committee and the Civil Service Board. E. Denied the claim of Flora W. Minium and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. F. Denied the claim of M. Cristina Estrada and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. H. Accepted the resignation of Mayor Kredell as Director of County Sanitation District No. 3 and further requesting that the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanftation I District No. 3 confirm the appointment of Councilmember Frank J. Laszlo as the acting alternate representative to Sanitation District No. 3 and Councilmember Kent Seitz as 7-14-80, :Qi,~ ( J::Cl' t' the second alternate representative. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "G" - PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 491 Councilman Laszlo asked if gas tax fund~ are proposed to be used for this improvement. The City Engineer stated that City and County funds of $331,000 are presently budgeted for this project and that $58,000 gas tax funds have not as yet been appropriated by the Council for these improvements. Mr. Johnson stated further that depending upon the actual amount of the bids received, the Council will have the option to authorize construction of the entire project his year or a portion this year and the remainder in the following year. A member of the audience spoke regarding proposed improvements to Westminster Avenue. Councilman Seitz expressed his support for the project and its benefit to the City. I Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to approve the plans and specifications for Project Number 491, Pacific Coast Highway Landscaping Improvements and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried REPORT - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER The City Attorney reported options available for consideration by the Council regarding disposition of the Sunset Beach Water Tower; 1) postpone action pending further discussion with the City of Huntington Beach regarding a joint sale arrangement for both parcels of property; 2) d~clare the property surplus and proceed with the sale through the bidding I process with conditions; or 3) proceed with demolition of the structure. The City Attorney further recommended any agreement of sale contain provisions that restoration commence within thirty days after Coastal Commission approval and that the water tank be removed upon award of the bid. The City Attorney stated Mr. Armstrong, the party expressing interest in purchasing the site, had indicated concern regarding jU9~_ 7-14-80 maintaining the Tower in perpetuity and the zoning of the site. Councilman Seitz suggested that the City Manager be authorized to advertise for bids and that Huntington Beach be provided the opportunity to include their parcel of property in that sale. The City Manager recommended that the agreement with Mr. Armstrong accepting his good faith deposit also be approved, insuring that the City will receive at least one bid for the Tower site and noted that the agreement will not preclude others from submitting bids. Council discussed possible actions should the Huntington Beach and Seal Beach parcels not be sold jointly. Mr. Bill Kennedy, Sunset Aquatic Park Yacht Club, expressed interest in bidding on the Tower site and the adjacent Huntington Beach parcel for possible use as a yacht club for that organization. Mr. George Armstrong spoke regarding the zoning of the property and anticipated cost of restoration. Virginia Strain, Sunset Beach Community Association, spoke in opposition to any commercial use of the property and noted parking problems in that area, and Mr. Philip Lund, President of the Surfside Colony Board of Directors, spoke in support of single family residence zoning and opposed yacht club use. The City Manager reported the Coastal Commission has been cooperative with the city's efforts to determine disposition of the Tower and stated the actual sale of the site will be contingent upon Coastal Commission approval. The City Attorney explained the process by which the city may accept bids for the sale of the site and stated the Council could start the process in motion by adopting the proposed resolution and Conditions of Sale and authorizing the City Manager to advertise for bids. The City Attorney also confirmed that approval of the agreement with Mr. Armstrong accepting his deposit is merely a safeguard for the city, not mandatory, and that the Council has the option of approving the agreement. Discussion continued regarding zoning and maintenance requirements as stated in the Conditions of Sale. The City Engineer requested Council consideration of obtaining a short term appraisal of the property which would provide a basis to properly evaluate any bids received, and recommended that bids be received until 2:00 p.m., September 8, 1980 at which time they would be publicly opened and presented to Council for consideration September 8th at 7:00 p.m. I I I 7-14-80 189 It was the consensus of the Council that R-l zoning be retained as stated in the Conditions of Sale. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2990 - PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER I Resolution Number 2990 was presented to Council entitled ~IA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGARDING THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2990 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2990 as amended, to reflect the date of September 8, 1980 as the date to receive and open bids. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the City Clerk to publish the Notice of Sale in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code. Councilman Seitz requested that the Notice of Sale, including the description of the property and its potential use, also I be advertised in the Los Angeles Times and the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram and any other available news media. The City Manager stated he would provide a report showing the cost of such advertising at next meeting. Vote on Motion: AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried CONDITIONS OF SALE Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the Conditions of Sale as amended, establishing September 8, 1980, 2:00 p.m. as the date to receive bids at which time they will be publicly opened; September 8, I 1980, 7:00 p.m. as the time for the award of bid by the City Council; 7 (a) . . . "the tank shall be removed wi thin 30 days of acceptance of the thirty (30) years except for destruction by fire or Acts of God such as earthquake, flood, etc."; and 7(j)..."subject to obtaining Coastal Commission approval". , ~9. 7-14-80 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Weir Motion carried The City Council took no action on the proposed agreement accepting the deposit of Mr. Armstrong. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to recess the meeting at 9:16 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:26 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER City Manager, Mr. Courtemarche, reported that the Assistant City Manager, Mr. Kosmont, had been appointed City Manager of the City of Bell Gardens, effective August 1, 1980. The City Council and Mr. Courtemarche conveyed their congratulations to Mr. Kosmont. The City Manager requested authorization to recruit for the Assistant City Manager position. Mayor Kredell asked that this item be held over until after the Executive Session. REPORT - BALLOT MEASURE - MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAX Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented an indepth report relating to a proposed Municipal Service Tax ballot measure to be presented to the citizenry on the November ballot. Mr. Thomas provided an analysis of the city's financial picture, reviewed personnel reductions since the passage of Proposition 13 and the anticipated reductions in recreation programs and of safety personnel and services Wlless additional revenues are forthcoming to the city. Mr. Thomas estimated the assessment per dwelling unit to be $8.78 per month and noted that a ballot question relating to the city's spending limit as required by the Gann Initiative is also required to be placed on the ballot. Mr. Thomas stated several other California cities have recently received voter approval of similar municipal services taxes to maintain service levels. Discussion followed with members of the Council expressing their support for placing the municipal service tax issue on the ballot and requested that several different ballot question wordings be provided to the Council for consideTation. Councilman Laszlo requested copies of ballot measures approved in other cities for review. The City Attorney stated the I I I 7-l4-80j[~1t I propositions imposing the tax and the spending limit could be incorporated as one ballot question for clarity. Council discussed establishing a more equitable method of assessing the Leisure World community. The City Manager stated staff would continue to investigate variable meth6dsc'of assessment that will be fair to all residents of the city. Mr. George Supple, 1605 Merion Way, recommended that the ballot question include the monthly and the annual figure of assessment. The matter of a municipal service tax ballot measure to be presented again at next meeting. REPORT - RENEWAL OF TRASH COLLECTION CONTRACT Finance Director, Mr. Thomas, presented a report regarding the status of negotiations for the renewal of the city's trash collection contract, stating that progress has been made with respect to residential collection however, discussions are continuing regarding commercial collection, and it is anticipated the contract will be formalized for presentation to the Council by July 28th. Mr. Thomas reported the contractor has sustained a substantial loss from the Seal Beach trash service operation during the past year and has deemed it necessary to increase the rate per residential unit. Mr. Thomas also stated that should the rates be increased it would be justifiable to include a sDlall increase to cover administrative costs, and suggested 20~ per unit monthly. Mr. Thomas suggested the Council may wish to consider service levels of once or twice weekly at this time. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to continue trash collection service twice weekly. COMMUNICATION - FRANK HALE - MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT FEES The City Manager reported a communication had been received from Mr. Frank 'Hale, 'Seal Beach Pleasure Fishing, expressing concern regarding the increased parking lot fees on weekends and holidays. The City Manager stated Mr. Hale is requesting a reduced fee of $2.00 be allowed until 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays to accomodate his sportfishing patrons. Council also discussed the usage of the First Street Parking Lot. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, that a $2.00 parking fee be charged at the Eighth and Tenth Street parking lots on weekends and holidays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., whereafter the fee shall be $3.00 and that the parking fee for the First Street Lot be established at I I i92 7-14-80 $2.00 daily and hereby adopted by Resolution Number 2991 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WINTER AND SUMMER RATES FOR PARKING FEES IN THE FIRST, EIGHTH AND TENTH STREET OCEAN FRONT MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2979", said Resolution to be prepared by staff. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Weir COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Motion carried Mayor Kredell requested that Mrs. Vanderstaay and his representative, Pauline Winkler, be informed of and included in the next MWD water trip. Mr. Kredell reported a complaint regarding a resident housing more than the allowable number of cats. The City Manager reported he had discussed the matter with the resident and had contacted the Animal Control for solution of the problem. Mr. Kredell also reported a complaint regarding a barking dog in the Hill area and a citizen petition being circulated re same. Chief Picascia explained the procedure for lodging complaints and recommended those persons contact the Police Department. Mr. Kredell suggested the city investigate hiring youth to provide car wash services and asked the cost of constructing a city car wash. The City Manager stated it had been determined through a previous study that it is less expensive to contract for car wash services and that construction of a wash facility would constitute considerable capital outlay. Mr. Kredell referred to the uniform allowance for Police Department personnel; the City Attorney cautioned that this subject is a matter of discussion through the negotiating process. Mayor Kredell objected to the city paying for organizational memberships and periodicals for city staff. Mr. Kredell requested stricter enforcement of the law governing parking over sidewalk areas. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn I I I 7-14-80 / 7-28-80 jR~:J' to Executive Personnel Session at 10:37 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:12 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order and reporting that the Council had discussed personnel matters. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to recruit I for the position of Assistant City Manager. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT : Weir Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried of I Approved: ~~#' Attest: Seal Beach, California July 28, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:08 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL I Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilman Weir . ,