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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-11-24 11-24-80281" Seal Beach, California November 24, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:32 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the I Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Jenkins, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be I 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, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3020 - HONORING MORTON A. BAUM - COUNCILMEMBER Resolution Number 3020 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Kredell entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING MORTON A. BAUM FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE AS COUNCILMEMBER." Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3020 as presented. Councilman Supple asked that the record show he would be abstaining from voting on this resolution as he had never met Mr. Baum, was not familiar with his service as a member I of the City Council and expressed concern with the commendation being awarded several years after Mr. Baum had left that office. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Seitz, Supple Motion carried :agS"P-24-80 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3021 - COMPLETION - ELECTRIC AVENUE and 12TH STREET STORM DRAIN - PROJECT NUMBER 497 Resolution Number 3021 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 497, ELECTRIC AVENUE AND 12TH STREET STORM DRAIN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN J & B RENTALS, INC. AND THE CITY OF SEAL I BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3021 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay; to adopt Resolution Number 3021 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3022 - REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - COUNTY OF ORANGE - MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BEACH AREAS Resolution Number 3022 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE COST OF MAINTENANCE TO PUBLIC BEACH AREAS IN THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3022 was waived. Laszlo moved, second I by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 3022 as presented. Council discussed the amount of financial assistance received from the County as it relates to the City'S cost to provide beach maintenance. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Supple moved, second by Kredell, that the City Manager be directed to request a more realistic allocation of funds for beach maintenance from the County of Orange. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Laszlo requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar; I Councilman Seitz requested Item "E" removed from the Consent Calendar. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A" and "E" as presented. I AYES: NOES: 11-24-8~.23) B. Approved regular demands numbered 38266 through 38466 in the amount of $89,290.26, payroll of November 20, 1980 plus demands numbered 32856 through 32866 in the amount of $163,051.53 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. Denied the claim of Gertrude Colvin for personal injuries and referred same to the City's insurance carrier and adjuster. Referred litigation of Xerox Corporation against the City of Seal Beach for reimbursement of property taxes to the City Attorney to request the Orange County Counsel defend this matter on behalf of the City. Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried C. D. Items Removed From the Consent Calendar Item "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Laszlo requested that the City Manager resignation item in the November 10 minutes be corrected to read "accept the resignation of the City Manager". Councilmember Vanderstaay expressed appreciation to the City Engineer for prompt action in providing red curb markings near Great Western Savings as she had requested. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the November 10, 1980 City Council minutes as corrected. I AYES: NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried ITEM "E" - MUNICIPAL PIER and BEACH - STATE TAKEOVER Mr. Tom Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, expressed concern in pursuing State takeover of the municipal pier, noting that the pier is an asset to the local community, that control of pier or beach activities would fall under the jurisdiction of the State, and suggested that an indepth study be conducted prior to discussion with the State Department of Parks and Recreation regarding this matter. Mayor Kredell stated he had requested a study of State takeover, and that it was his understanding I 29011-24-80 the pier would be maintained by the State for fishing purposes only with no other commercial activity. Councilman Seitz stated he had requested financial reports of previous and projected pier expenditures and revenues, and noted the agenda item referred to the pier and the beach operations which may be more in the financial interest of the City. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the State Department of Parks and Recreation requesting consideration of the feasibility of the State takeover of the City beach and pier. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried EIGHTH STREET POLICE BUILDING The City Manager reported that in accordance with previous Council requests to pursue registering the old police building as a historical site, the City's grant consultants had indicated they would once again nominate the building for placement on the National Register and should I.S.I. be successful in registering the building, $5,000 of the City'S contractual obligation to I.S.I. would be satisfied. Councilman Laszlo suggested a potential developer, if interested in restoration of the bUilding may be willing to undertake historical registration of the building. The Planning Director explained the City would not gain tax benefits from registration of the building, noting however that regis- tration could provide eligibility to obtain a maximum of $50,000 in grant funds in the future. The Planning Director stated any grants obtained would be for matching funds and that the present estimate for restoration of the Building is $750,000. Councilman Laszlo stated he would like to present additional information regarding the possibility of private restoration of the building at next meeting. Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to postpone action on this item until a later date. A member of the audience suggested the Council make a determina- tion of the disposition of the building in the near future. Discussion continued and the motion was withdrawn with consent of the second. It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report dated November 19th. I I I 11-24-80 ~ I STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION The City Engineer presented the staff report and recommended conversion of the City'S street lighting system to high pressure sodium lights and estimated the savings to the City between $45,000 and $51,000 annually when fully converted. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the City Manager to forward a letter to the Southern California Edison Company directing them to begin conversion of the City's street lighting system to high pressure sodium. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Kredell Motion carried HOME OCCUPATIONS The Planning Director reported staff had conducted further review of , proposed regulation of home occupations in the City as directed by the Council, and had investigated regulations in other communities and in the Leisure World area. Mr. Romaniello stated the regulations within Leisure World were very similar to those proposed for the remainder of the City. Councilman Supple stated that residents of Leisure World have facilities available within that community that allow pursuit of hobbies and crafts without the use of the residential unit, and noted no such alternative is available for the remainder of the City that would make more stringent regulation of home occupations acceptable to the citizens. The Planning Director explained the proposed regulations are directed towards commercial activities in residential zones and would be investigated on a complaint basis. Councilman Seitz expressed concern with imposing new laws if enforcement could be accomplished through current regulations. Discussion continued. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, that the proposed ordinance imposing regulations on home occupations in residential zones be presented to Council for reconsidera- tion at next meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to amend the agenda to include considera- tion of consulting firm services for City Manager recruitment, as requested by the City Manager. I I 29211-24-80 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT The City Manager reported three proposals had been received from consulting firms to conduct the recruitment process to obtain a new City Manager, reviewed the qualifications and the range of fees for each firm. Mr. Courtemarche suggested the Council may wish to meet with the consulting firm to discuss specifics of the recruiting process. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to retain the services of Lee Weber and Associates to recruit for the position of City Manager at a fee not to exceed $6,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The City Manager stated he would request Lew Weber and Associates be present at the next Council meeting for discussions with the Council in Executive Session. Councilman Laszlo suggested the Council personally review each of the final candidates for the City Manager position. COUNCIL REPORTS AND REQUESTS Councilmember Vanderstaay reported she had recently returned from the Municipal Water District tour which was very informative. Councilman Laszlo stated his intent to appoint a committee of no more than three College Park East residents to review the current budget, discuss budget items with department heads and report their recommendations to him. Mr. Laszlo invited other councilmembers to make appointments to this committee. Councilman Seitz expressed doubt that a committee of residents could provide resolution of the City's pending financial problems, and stated any discussion with department heads must be conducted in a professional and businesslike manner. Councilman Laszlo referred to his request for job descriptions of each City employee, stating he wished to review the responsibilities of each position. Councilman Supple recommended the City Manager be aware of any citizen committee discussions with department heads. Councilman Laszlo requested Council consideration of a resolution supporting the efforts I I I 11-24-8029$ I, of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency, and explained that agencys' function and area of jurisdiction. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3023 - SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT Resolution Number 3023 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REITERATING URGENCY OF SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3023 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to adopt Resolution Number 3023 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Kredell inquired about possible municipal code violations at the pier restaurant; the Planning Director reported the lessee of the restaurant had discussed this matter with City staff and would be submitting application for conditional use permits. The Mayor referred to parking of commercial vehicles on State Lands Commission property located at First and Pacific Coast Highway; the Police Chief reported this matter had been referred to the State and their response is anticipated. Mayor Kredell requested that resolutions commending Mr. Baum and Mr. Courtemarche be permaplaqued for presentation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Clinton 1517 Seal Way, expressed his concern with the resolution adopted by Council commending former Councilman Morton Baum. Mayor Kredell stated he had requested the resolution, which cited accomplish- ments during Mr. Baum's term. Mr. Seitz explained he had abstained from voting on that item because he was not familiar with the issues during Mr. Baum's term in 1970. Emogene Parko, 313 Central Avenue, spoke in support of the commendation for Mr. Baum. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell declared oral communications closed. I I ~~1-24-80 / 12-8-80 .' ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay to adjourn the meeting at 9:21 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None of Approved: ;:?-f(~.q/ Seal Beach, California December 8, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:04 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 Also present: Mr. Thomas, Acting City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk PRESENTATION - PUBLIC CABLE TELEVISION AUTHORITY Mr. John Bateman, Executive Director, Public Cable Television Authority, made a presentation to Council regarding PCTA and t~e participation of the City of Seal Beach in that system. Mr. B~teman explained the system could be purchased by the participating cities at the end of fifteen years or participation may be renewed for an additional five years at which time I I I