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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-12-08 ~~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 12-8-80 ~ ownership of the system would revert to the Ci~y. Mr. Bateman discussed benefits to the City as it related to anticipated revenues, and suggested the school district may also realize great benefit from the system should they decide to participate. Mr. Bateman offered to meet with CQuncil for I further discussion of the PCTA and recommended appointment of one elected official and one member of the City's staff to attend PCTA meetings. Mr. Bateman clarified that any initial cost to the city would be recoverable within a short period of time. The City Attorney reported he has reviewed with Mr. Bateman the contractual agreements adopted by other cities. Councilman Supple referred to the present cable system within Leisure World and was assured PCTA would not interfere with that existing contractual agreement. Mr. Bateman stated participation of Leisure World in PCTA could he negotiable at some later date. Discussion continued. Seitz noved, second by Laszlo, to authorize a letter of intent to PCTA approving in concept only, the city's participation in the Public Cable Television Authority. I AYES: Xredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Councilman Seitz and Assistant City Man~ger, Mr. Joseph, to attend ?CTA Board of Directors meetings on hehalf of the city. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting until the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency neeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay 1l0ES: None Motion carried The'meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m. with Hayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. PROCLAMATIOn I Mayor Kredell proclaimed the week of December 14 through December 20, 1930 as "Bill of Rights Week." APPOINTME~lT - VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT Acting City Manager, ~Ir. Thomas, reported the two year term of former . Councilmember Proctor Weir to the Orange County Vector Control District ~ 12-8-80 expires December 31, 1980 and that the District has requested an appointment be made to the Board. Mr. Thomas stated Mr. Weir had indicated'his willingness to continue as the city's representative on the Board. Mayor Kredell stated he felt a member of the Council should be appointed as the city'S representative and moved to appoint Councilmember Vanderstaay. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried The Mayor requested a letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Weir for his services to the city. Mrs. Vanderstaay requested notification of upcoming Board meetings. AGENDA AMENDED At the request of the Acting City Manager, it was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council, to amend the agenda to include three resolutions as Items VIII "E", "F" and "G". ORDINANCE NUMBER 1089 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE - HOME OCCUPATIONS Ordinance Number 1089 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONTROLLING HOME OCCUPATIONS AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1089 was waived. The Planning Director presented the staff report and stated the staff had conducted further review of home occupation regulations in other communities and in the Leisure World area. Councilman Supple suggested several wording changes to the ordinance and noted nuisance and noise conditions had not been addressed. The City Attorney expressed concern with the broad scope and enforcement of the proposed ordinance and suggested the Council may wish to request the Planning Commission to more specifically define permitted home occupations and recommended the right of appeal to the City Council rather than the Planning Commission be included. Lengthy discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1089 as amended to read: Section 28-400 (1) Residential uses; 28-400 (3) "....which neither generate traffic or noise...", and "If the applicant or any interested person objects the decision of the Planning Commission they'may appeal such decision to I I I 12-8-80 ~ the City Council within ten calendar days:" AYES: Kredell, Vanderstaay NOES: Laszlo, Seitz, Supple Motion failed RESOWTION NUMBER 3024 - HONORING DENNIS COURTEHARCHE - CITY MANAGEP I Resolution Number 3024 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING, HONORING AND COMMENDING DENNIS COURTEMARCHE FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3024 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3024 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3025 - AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DE'~S Resolution Number 3025 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 THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS I ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2968." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3025 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, 'to adopt Resolution Number 3025 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay AYES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3026 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS - SOLID WASTE MANAGMENT ACT Resolution NU'I1ber 3026 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1980." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3026 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3026 I as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3027 - HONORING THE A. W. "RED" STEGEN FAMILY - GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY - "STEGEN'S GARAGE" Resolution Number 3027 was presented to Council and read in full '2eB 12-8-80 entitled ",", RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING THE A. W. "RED" STEGEN FAMILY ON THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF "STEGEN'S GARAGE." Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3027 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay I NOES: None ABSTAIN: Seitz, Supple Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3028 - PARKLAND - COLLEGE PARK EAST AREA Resolution Number 3028 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING THE NEED AND DESIRE FOR ADDITIONAL PARKLAND IN THE COLLEGE PARK EAST AREA OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3028 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 3028 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3029 - RESULTS - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 4, 1980 Resolution Number 3029 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 4th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3029 was waived. Supple moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3029 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Supple requested Item "C" removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Seitz requested Item "A" removed. Laszlo moved, second I by Vanderstaay to approve the items on the Consent Calendar as recommended except Items "A" and "C". B. Approved regular demands numbered 38467 through 38597 in the amount of $227,274.11, payroll of December 4th plus demands numbered 32867 through 12-8-80 2)3 I 32875 in the amount of $157,515.90 as approved by the Pinance COlllll1ittee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Seitz requested that the minutes be corrected to reflect the "no" vote of Mayor Kredell on the Street Lighting Conversion item and moved to approve the minutes as corrected. Councilmember Vanderstaay seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "C" - OIL EXPLORATION - NAVAL WEAPONS STATION PARCEL 222 Councilman Supple requested the location of parcel 222 on the ~aval Weapons Station and expressed concern that this action may allow only one bidder for an oil exploration lease. The Planning Director pointed out the location of parcel 222 on the southeasterly portion of the Weapons Station behind Sunset Aquatic Park, noted that Mr. John Richardson was present in the audience and clarified he was representing the RCU Oil Company. The Planning Director reported that Mr. Richardson is seeking to lease this parcel of federally owned land for oil exploration and that such a lease is currently prohibited under existing federal law. Mr. Romaniello explained the request under consideration is that a letter from the city be forwarded to Con~essman Lungren supporting introduction of a proposal to change this existing federal law to allow drilling on federal land within city jurisdictions. Mr. Richardson responded to questions from the Council. Discussion continued. Supple moved, seco~d by Kredell, to authorize a letter be forwarded to Congressman Lungren stating the city has no objection to an action on the part of the federal government to propose a change in existing law to allow competitive bidding on an oil lease within the jurisdiction of the city. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I I -00012-8-80 E.Q.C. R. FINDINGS - AVIATION, STUDY and DRAFT EIR - REGIONAL AVIATION PLAN The Planning Director reported the Environmental Quality Control Board has reviewed the SCAG Southern California Aviation Study and Draft EIR for Regional Aviation Plan regarding the potential impact a proposed off-shore airport may have on the City of Seal Beach and I surrounding area, and presented the E.Q.C.B. findings. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council that a resolution be prepared for next meeting expressing the findings of the Environmental Quality Control Board. DISCUSSION - CITY SERVICE REDUCTIONS Councilman Seitz suggested additional study sessions be held to discuss upcoming budget reductions and expressed his concern with possible loss of personnel prior to City Council determinations. Councilman Supple spoke in support of review of all recommended budget cuts prior to final Council decision. It was the consensus of the Council to meet in study session Monday, December 15, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. The Acting City be discussed at that time. I Manager suggested the Public Works Department and Lifeguard Department COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Supple inquired about additional expenditures for the Beverly , , Manor Reservoir rehabilitation; the City Engineer reported that the project is complete and has been accepted by the City Council and no additional expenditures are anticipated. Councilman Supple stated he would be absent from the December 22nd Council meeting. Councilman Seitz' reported the Seal Beach Firefighters Association had expressed an interest irr restoring the old La France Fire Truck and suggested the city consider transferring the truck to the Association for a minimal fee with the understanding the truck would remain in the city and used for parades and competition. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council that the City Attorney investigate a method by which the La France Fire Truck could be transferred I to the Association. Councilman Seitz requested authorization for the Seal Beach Indian Guide Troup to use the First Street Recreation Area parking lot on January 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to host a Buffalo Race. The Council had no objection to Councilman Seitz's request. Councilmember 12-8-80 ~'3tl1 I Vanderstaay introduced Mr. Gordon Powers, Seal Beach resident and architect, whom she had contacted regarding rehabilitation of the old police department building. Mr. Powers addressed the Council and stated he had knowledge of the development of a new method of reinforcing' old brick buildings such as the police structure, however the method is yet untested. Mr. Powers stated he had contacted a Long Beach structural engineer who would conduct a structural study of the building for an estimated fee of $4000. Discussion continued. Councilmember Vanderstaay suggested further action regarding the old police building be delayed pending testing of the fiberglass/epoxy reinforcing method referred to by Mr. Powers. Councilman Laszlo expressed displeasure that Christmas tree lots are being prohibited within the city this year. The Planning Director explained the existing zoning regulations do not allow that activity unless conducted from an enclosed structure on a year round basis. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to direct the staff to investigate legal means to allow Christmas tree lots within the city in the future. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Laszlo reported a recent auto accident on Lampson Avenue; requested the Council review all grant applications prior to their submittal to any agency; reported the City Manager of Los Alamitos is willing to discuss acquisition of Los Alamitos parkland with the city's staff; and requested a report regarding the financial aspects of the Hellman development and of the Redevelopment Agency. Mayor Kredell reported buses and campers are continuing to park on the State Lands Commission property at First Street. Councilman Supple referred to a letter from the Orange County Transit District to the Chairman of the Bus Committee and asked when the Committee recommendation would come before the Council. The Assistant City Engineer reported the Committee would be meeting this week in an attempt to finalize their report. Councilmember Vanderstaay asked when the census data would ba available. Councilman Seitz stated it was his understanding the preliminary information would be available in January and the Planning I I 3V212-8-80 '- Director reported the final report is due by April. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience~ Mr. Trigg, 4464 Elder Avenue, suggested the Council review the total financial status of the City, explore all options available for next fiscal year budget and to encourage employees to maintain their positions until final determinations are made and recommended that homeowners be made aware of the consequences of any service cut-backs. Tom Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, spoke regarding the entertainment and game machines in the Pier Restaurant and requested the Council consider allowing the entertainment to continue pending Planning Commission consideration of the matter. Mr. Blackman noted that both activities , have taken place at the restaurant for many years and without complaint until recently. Discussion followed. Mr. Hal Halldin, 635 Silver Shoals, spoke on the same subject. Seitz moved, second by Kredell, that a letter of agreement between the City and Mr. Frank Hale, Lessee, be prepared allowing entertainment at the Pier Restaurant during the interim period from the Planning Commission meeting December 17th until consideration by the City Council, January 12th, if the Planning Commission approves Mr. Hale's permit request. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple NOES: Vanderstaay Motion carried There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE LEGAL and PERSONNEL SESSION I I It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn to Executive Session at 10:46 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 11:50 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. Acting City Manager, Mr. Thomas, reported the Council had discussed guidelines for recruitment for the City Manager position with Lew Weber and Associates and had I discussed the Department of Water and Power offer regarding the purchase of that property and had directed the City Attorney and City Manager to request a forty-five day extension from the Department of Water and Power to respond to their offer. 12-8-BO 303 DECEMBER 22nd CITY COUNCIL MEETING Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, that the December 22nd regualr City Council meeting be cancelled. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn to Monday, December 15, 1980 at 6:30 p.m. for departmental review of budget reductions with the Public Works, Lifeguard and Recreation Departments. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 11:55 p.m. of I APproved:~/ ~p:;/ Mayor Attest: I