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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-08-25 ,_ 8-20-80 / 8-25-80 21:~l Members of the Council and Co~ission briefly discussed the State Lands Commission parcel of land located at First Street and Pacific Coast Highway and adjoins the proposed Hellman property development. It was explained the tentative agreement between the State and the potential racquetball complex developer has not been finalized and that the I State may give consideration to higher and better use for their property. Development as a motel/hotel/restaurant use was suggested for consideration or that the city attempt to obtain the property through a lease/sublease ~ agreement with the State for development of the site. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the joint meeting with the Planning Commission be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. () ty Clerk and ex-of cio clerk of the Seal Beach City Council I Attest: Seal Beach, California August 25, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:11 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 8-25-80 ~_t~!: WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, 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 I reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Civil Service Board Councilman Supple moved to appoint Mr. Irving C. Hoffman, 13201 El Dorado Drive, to the Civil Service Board from Councilmanic District Five for term ending July 1981. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Seal Beach Administration Building Authority At the request of the Council, appointments to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority were held over until next meeting. Redistricting Committee Councilman Supple requested that this appointment be held over. PRESENTATION - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AWARD Mr. Mills, Assistant District Manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California, presented Pedestrian Safety Award plaques to Police Chief, Stacy Picas cia and Sergeant John Averyt of the Police Department Traffic Division. Mr. Mills noted that Seal Beach is the recipient of this award for the second consecutive year. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kredell proclaimed September 3, 1980 as "Kiwanis Kids' Day". I CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - OLD RANCH BUSINESS PARK - BIXBY RANCH COMPANY - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 80-1001 Mayor Kredell declared the continued public hearing open. The City Manager stated this hearing was continued from August 11th in order to address certain Council concerns relating to traffic movement, and noted that the developer had, at that meeting, waived the thirty 8-25-80 220 day requirement for Council approval to resolve those concerns. Councilman Laszlo expressed his satisfaction with the double left hand turn lanes onto the 405 Freeway as proposed, however expressed some concern should accidents or injury occur at this location. He it become necessary. Councilman Supple inquired about traffic flow I was advised the city's roadways could be redesigned or restriped should onto the freeway from northbound Seal Beach Boulevard. The City Engineer explained the traffic flow will be basically as it now exists, with the northbound and southbound traffic merging onto the freeway on-ramps. It was also noted that upon completion of the access ' roadway through the proposed development a large percentage of any additional traffic would be diverted. Mr. Farmer of Linscott, Law and Greenspan consulting firm, spoke regarding the double left hand turning lanes and merging of traffic onto the freeway ramps. There were no communications from the audience; Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2994 - APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 80-1001 - OLD RANCH BUSINESS PARK - BIXBY RANCH COMPANY I Resolution Number 2994 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 80-1001." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2994 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve Resolution Number 2994 with the Engineering Conditions. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1085 - MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY Ordinance Number 1085 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUIRING THE OWNER, LESSEE, OCCUPANT, OR PERSON IN POSSESSION OF ANY LOT, PARCEL, TRACT, OR PIECE OF LAND TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN SUCH PREMISES IN A MANNER I CONSISTENT WITH THE 'LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS OF SURROUNDING PROPERTY, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY ADDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1085 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1085 as presented. 8-25-80 221 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion. carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1086 - AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - USER FEES Ordinance Number 1086 was presented to Council for second reading I enti tled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1086 was waived. Councilman Laszlo moved to reduce the fee for a variance to $100. There was no second to the motion. The Planning Director explained that the fees proposed reflect the actual cost to the city of providing such services. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to reduce the appeal fee to $50 and that it be inCluded in the proposed ordinance as No.7. Discussion continued. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1086 as amended to include a revised fee for Appeals I as No.7, and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBE~ 3001 - CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10732 - LEISURE WORLD CONDOMINIUMS Resolution Number 2001 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10732." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3001 was waived. The City Manager presented the staff report, noting that Conditions of Approval were presented with the proposed resolution. Mr. Lee Miller, representing Presley of Southern California, addressed the Council stating the proposed development consisted of five and one-half acres and three structures I with a total of one hundred twenty-six condominium units. Mr. Miller explained the types of glass to be used in certain units as noted in "3 of the Conditions, that will provide greater insulation against noise generated from Seal Beach Boulevard, as requested by Councilmember Vanderstaay. Councilman Supple stated he wished to abstain from voting 8-25-80 222 on this item due to his previous involvement in the proposed project. The requirement for "vehicular access easements" in Section 5 of the proposed resolution was deleted on the recommendation of the City Attorney. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve Resolution AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay I Number 3001 with Conditions, as amended. NOES: None ABSTAIN: Supple Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3002 - COMMENDING POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS - 1980 POLICE OLYMPICS Resolution Number 3002 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MEMBERS OF THE SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE 1980 POLICE OLYMPICS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3002 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3002 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3003 - COMMENDING PETER KATZAROFF - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Resolution Number 3003 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PETER KATZAROFF FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3003 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3003 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3004 - COMMENDING LESTER MARSHALL - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Resolution Number 3004 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMEND!~G LESTER MARSHALL FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3004 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay to adopt Resolution Number 3004 as presented. 8-25-80 223 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3005 - COMMENDING WILLIAM DE FOREST - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD I Resolution Number 3005 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING WILLIAM DE FOREST FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3005 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3005 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3006 - HONORING and COMMENDING MARTIN TOREM, M.D. - RECREATION and PARKS COMMISSION Resolution Number 3006 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MARTIN TOREM, M.D., FOR HIS DEDICATION TO CIVIC SERVICE I AND THE CITIZENS OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3006 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 3006 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Items "D", "E" and "F" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Seitz requested Item "G" removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "D", "E", "F" and "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of 1 August 11, 1980. B. Approved regular demands numbered 37104 through 37282 in the amount of $138,938.83; payroll of August 14, 1980 plus warrant numbers 32786 through 32799 in the amount of $154,203.11 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. 224- 8-25-80 I.... '.~ C. Allow the owner of the advertising truck at Fifth Street and Pacific Coast Highway no more than thirty days to install a permanent legal sign or that a citation be issued in violation of Seal Beach 28-l80l(2)(f) and Article 22, Section 28-2206. I Municipal Code, Chapter 28, Article 18, Section H. Reappoint Mrs. Francis Richland as the city's representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council Assembly of Delegates. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "D" - SECRETARIAL POSITION - FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Vanderstaay inquired about replacing personnel in view of the present personnel hiring freeze. The City Manager stated that the position was vacant due to the resignation of the Secretary in the Fire Department effective September 1st, and noted the present ,I personnel policy requiring Council approval to replace employees. The City Manager explained the important function of the secretarial position to the entire Fire Department operation. Mayor Kredell asked if a fireman could perform these duties. Chief Adams reviewed the duties performed by the employee and noted the necessity for clerical capabilities. Lengthy discussion followed. Councilman Supple moved to authorize the City Manager to recruit for the position of Secretary for the Fire Department. There was no second to the motion. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the City Manager to replace the position with a Typist/Clerk Classification. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: Laszlo, Supple Motion carried ITEM "E" - CONFERENCE AUTHORIZATION - GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOREMAN I Councilmember Vanderstaay referred to recent Council denial of a conference request for the Director of Public Works and recommended that this request also be denied. The City Manager stated the Director of Public Works had presented this request,citing benefits 8-25-80 2?~ I forthcoming to the city from knowledge and information gained at such functions. Mr. Courtemarche noted this employee has been with the city for twenty-ei~lt years, has been an active member of this Association in the Local Chapter and has twice served on the State Board. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to approve the attendance of Mr. Lopez at the Maintenance Superintendents Association of California Conference. AYES: Laszlo, Supple NOES:' Kredell, Seitz, Vanderstaay Motion failed Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works, expressed the importance for this employee to attend this conference. Training, education and travel funds for other departments were discussed. Mayor Kredell suggested all travel fUnds disapproved by the Council be placed in a special fund, not to be expended for other purposes. Discussion continued relating to the benefit to the city derived from attending such conferences and seminars. A member of the audience expressed support for training and educational conferences for employees. Councilmember Vanderstaay spoke for personal payment of such activities. Discussion continued. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to reconsider this agenda item. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple NOES: Kredell, Vanderstaay Motion carried Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the approval of $335 for Mr. Lopez, General Maintenance Foreman in the Public Works Department, to attend the Maintenance Superintendents Association of California Conference as requested. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple NOES: Kredell, Vanderstaay Motion carried ITEM "F" - TYPIST/CLERK POSITION - POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Manager requested authorization to fill a Typist/Clerk position in the Police Department resulting from the recent resignation of a Clerk Dispatcher. The City Manager explained a Typist/Clerk will be promoted to fill the Dispatcher position and verified this is an approved budgeted position. The Police I I , no'6" 8-25-80 ;&1." Chief reviewed the duties of this employee, expressed the importance of the position and the immediate need for replacement. Chief Picas cia also stated a uniformed officer performing the tasks of this position would not be cost effective for the city. Members of the Council expressed concern regarding reduction of uniformed personnel should the Safety Services Tax measure not be approved. Mayor Kredell asked that this request be held over until after the November election. The Police Chief again expressed the immediate need to fill the Typist/Clerk position. Council discussed sharing of clerical personnel, closing of city departments to the public on certain weekdays and hiring part-time personnel. Council took no action to replace the Typist/Clerk position in the Police Department. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the promotion from Typist/ Clerk to Clerk Dispatcher. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Supple stated he felt it would be an unsound economic practice to replace clerical personnel with higher paid employees. The City Manager stated the request to fill the Typist/Clerk position in the Police Department would be brought back to Council for consideration in November. ITEM "G" - DEPUTY CITY CLERK POSITION - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE The City Manager stated this request as proposed to Council is to promote the present Typist/Clerk in the City Clerk's office to the Deputy City Clerk'-position. Mr;' Courtemarche' exp~ained thiS;-position was approved in this fiscal year budget. The City Clerk stated the Deputy City Clerk acts on behalf of the City Clerk in her absence, is charged with many responsible duties and that this position requires advanced clerical skills. La~zlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the promotion of the Typist/Clerk to the Deputy City Clerk position in the City Clerk's office. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I I I 8-25-80 2~ :' PROPOSED TRASH COLLECTION CONTRACT Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reviewed the proposed five year contract for trash collection and explained several revisions to the contract I regarding Section 8, exclusiveness of contract, Section 26, inspection of books, Section 27(c), compensation and a new Section 28 regarding dumping fees. Councilman Supple requested the words "unless mutually agreed to by the contractor and the city" be deleted from Section 8 of the agreement. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay,to approve the Trash Collection Contract with the Seal Beach Disposal Company as amended and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3007 - RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL TRASH COLLECTION CHARGES Resolution Number 3007 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MONTHLY TRASH COLLECTION CHARGES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3007 was waived. Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reviewed the increased monthly charges and noted a minimal charge included in each category to cover administrative costs. Council expressed concern regarding the description of items covered under the special refuse collection. Mr. George Briggeman, owner of Seal Beach Disposal Company, addressed the Council regarding trash transfer stations and the anticipated charges for dumping. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 3007 as amended, and that the City Manager be directed to revise the wording of the Special Refuse Collection section. AYES; Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Seitz requested replacement of his budget summary foldout page. The City Manager stated final printed budgets will be available within approximately two weeks. Councilman Seitz discussed the need to employ school crossing guards and moved to authorize the City Manager 8-25-80 '228 to recruit for school crossing guards at an hourly rate of $5. Mayor Kredell seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to request the Ad Hoc Bus Committee study the feasibility of providing bus shelters at specific locations throughout the city. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Seitz suggested that the revenue derived from the sale of the Water Tower be placed in a special account to be used for improvements in the city, such as the additional funds necessary' for construction of the Pacific Coast Highway median islands. Councilman Supple inquired as to any title restrictions carried with the sale of the water tower. The City Attorney explained a condition of sale is that the tower be restored. The City Manager also reported that fifty-four inquiries have been received regarding the sale of the tower. Councilman Laszlo reported he had held discussions with two developers, state and county agencies regarding restoration of the old police building. Mr. Laszlo stated he had been informed write-offs and tax benefits may be available to any private concern interested in restoration of that building, that registration of the building as a historical site would be necessary, however this could be accomplished during the restoration process. Mr. Laszlo also stated he was investigating availability of planning grants and suggested the facility might be used for office space or a restaurant/bar complex. Councilman Laszlo stated he felt that if no interest is shown for restoration/rehabilitation of that building, the Council will have to make a decision on disposition of the property. Mayor Kredell requested a resolution be prepared commending the Seal Beach Swim Club upon winning the recent Class A Swimming Championships. The City Manager responded to questions from the Mayor regarding several items on the warrant list. Mayor Kredell reported receiving complaints regarding parites and excessive noise in District One and requested I I I 8-25-80 / 9-8-80 f)..V\, ' , ^'-r.~~:J stricter Police Department enforcement. Councilman Laszlo requested the City Manager provide copies of information he had obtained regarding the Police Building restoration to other members of the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 10:34 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ex-offic1 clerk of City Council ~~r~t!' Mayo:!: I Attest: Seal Beach, California September 8, 1980 The City Council of tIle City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:28 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director l~r. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Chief Picascia, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the reading in full of