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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-01-12 1-6-81 / 1-12-81 ~~ replace the typist-clerk in the Finance Department until the end of the fiscal year. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I PROPOSED BUDGET CALENDAR A proposed calendar for budget considerations was provided the Council and the Acting City Manager requested Council inform him of any proposed dates that are unacceptable. It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to receive and file the budget calendar. ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried y Clerk and ex-off1c' clerk of e Seal Beach City Cou cil I App=.,,~<?4/ Ma or L Attest: Seal Beach, California January 12, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None 316 1-12-81 ~, . ': Also present: Mr. Thomas, Acting City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picascia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF READING Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to waive 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 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: Motion carried None AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to amend the agenda to include a proclamation and to consider Item VIII-D out of order after Item V-A. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 3030 - HONORING DOUGLAS CHARLES FLACK - EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Resolution Number 3030 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilman Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING DOUGLAS CHARLES FLACK FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 3030 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None Douglas Flack was introduced to those present and congratulated for his accomplishment. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kredell proclaimed January 14, 1981 as the beginning of "Inter- national Year of Disabled Persons." ITEM VIII-D - REPORT - AD HOC BUS COMMITTEE Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Biery, presented the staff report regarding the Ad Hoc Bus Committee studies and recommendations for revising bus I I I ..... '.('" 1-12-81 ~f~ '. service to the community, with particular emphasis on the downtown area. Mr. Biery reported three transit districts provide service to Seal Beach, the Southern California Rapid Transit District, Long Beach Public Transportation Company and the Orange County Transit District, all of I which are coordinated through the OCTD. The Assistant City Engineer reported the Committee met six times and considered several alternatives during their discussions, stated the alternatives provided for Council consideration were developed in cooperation with the Transit Districts, and reviewed each of the proposed alternatives as follows: "A" - placing the bus routes on Pacific Coast Highway and Bolsa Avenue and extends the major summer beach oriented bus line to Bolsa Chica State Beach; "B" - reroutes existing buses by using Electric Avenue, Ocean and Pacific Coast Highway, serves the beach users, lessens impact on anyone area, includes extension to Bolsa Chica Beach and utilizes Main Street as corridor to the beach; and "C" - prepared by OCTO and city staff as a compromise ,I proposal rerouting on Marina Drive, Electric Avenue, Main Street, Ocean Avenue during the summer months, but would not provide extended service to Bolsa Chica. Mr. Biery noted the complexity of this issue with several transit lines entering the community, using Ocean Avenue/Main - Street as' a terminal area and reported an average summer day will see approximately 217 buses during the current operational hours of 5:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. and stated many complaints had been received from residents in the present bus route area. The Assistant City Engineer reported Coastal Commission concern with impeding access to the beach and provided some historical background of previous route changes to those currently existing. Mr. Biery stated the Transit Districts had requested a decision be made at this meeting in order to provide ample time to implement changes for the summer season, and noted a further I recommendation was that the Transit Districts reduce their hours of operation in the downtown area. Councilman Seitz requested clarifica- tion of bus stop locations on the alternatives presented. Mr. Biery responded that the main stops for "A" were near Zoeter School tennis courts for southbound traffic and an area near the Safeway Shopping Center for northbound, with another stop at McGaugh School anticipated .:3.ttS 1-12-81 at this time. Mr. Biery continued that alternative "B" had been determined to not be operational by the Transit Districts and that the maj or stops for "C" were deSignated for Main at Ocean and Main at Electric, that additional stops on Bolsa and Ocean would continue. Councilman Seitz requested Police Department analysis of alternatives "A" and "C" for safety and police related problems. The Police Chief stated a police analysis had been provided for "A", that he would review "C" and provide comments later in the discussion. Ms. Antoci, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Bus Committee, addressed the Council supporting Mr. Biery's synopsis.of'the committee recommendations and stated however, that alternative "C" had not been reviewed by the Committee and expressed opposition to that proposal as presented. Councilman Seitz referred to Coastal Commission concerns; the Chairman indicated she did not feel the Coastal Commission had legal right to require the city to provide a certain amount of transportation and stated alternative "A" would provide public access to the beach, which was their basic concern. Councilman Seitz asked for further explanation of other alternatives discussed in committee, referred to less bus transporta- tion available to those residing south of Pacific Coast Highway if alternative "A" is implemented, asked if consideration had been given to restroom facilities for the beach users or the possibility of increased vandalism by initiating this route change. Chairman Antoci spoke in support of "A" with the main stop location near Zoeter School. A member of the audience expressed opposition to'a bus route on Electric Avenue and to increased pedestrian traffic on 12th Street if the Pacific Coast Highway/12th Street stop is established and requested increased police patrol if alternate "A" is implemented, and suggested Council consider providing bus parking lot at the outskirts of residential areas, or provide bathroom facilities and turn-around at. Seal Beach Boulevard/Electric Avenue. Another member of the audience expressed his feeling that alternative "A" only transterred the problem from the Ocean Avenue residential area to Bolsa Avenue residential area and suggested a compromise where the Orange County buses use Pacific Coast Highway and Bolsa with the Long Beach buses using either Ocean or Electric Avenue, therefore not unundating any particular section of the city, a I I I 1-12-81..~ t~ possible layover near Safeway Center, utilizing Balboa rather than Bolsa as a loop and again recommend routes be distributed throughout the city. The Assistant City Engineer explained that suggestion had been considered, however the Transit Districts had investigated using I Balboa and determined it to be operationally unsafe. A resident of the Trailer Park requested a bus stop be provided at the Trailer Park entrance. Two citizens spoke in opposition to bus traffic on 1st Street, citing noise and vibration to the adjacent residences as specific objections and recommended beach users be deposited near the pier. Committee member, Mrs. Kredell, spoke in support of a modified alternate "B" (B-1) without Route 829 using Main Street as the corridor to the beach and expressed optimism that extension of that Route to Bolsa Chica State Beach would provide solution to the present problems, suggested the commuter bus (SCRTD 755) travel Pacific Coast Highway, Main Street, Electric to 5th Street and return to Pacific Coast Highway, that the summer Route 42 remain on Ocean and that there be no increase to Bolsa Avenue traffic, ,I explained the Committee had discussed bus shelters but not sanitary facili- ties, and that the Pacific Coast Highway stop possibly be moved to Taco Bell rather than Zoeter School. Assistant City Engineer reported that alternate "B-1" as submitted to staff this date, had been designed com- bining the concept of "A" with the routing of "B", not overloading Pacific Coast Highway or Bolsa and meeting the Coastal Commission concerns, stating that Route 829, the major summer route from Los Angeles County, would require a major stop on Pacific Coast Highway and 12th Street was initially recommended. Mr. Biery also reported the Transit District's need for transferability of their routes, and stated the Districts have indicated they will work towards reducing the opera- tional hours within the city. Councilman Laszlo suggested 1st Street at Pacific Coast Highway could be considered a transfer point; Mr. Biery I stated a point closer to Main and Pacific Coast Highway was the goal. Councilman Seitz referred to previous routing and suggested certain routes be placed back on Marina Drive and removed from 1st Street, thereby eliminating the noise and vibration problem and providing a bus stop for the Trailer Park. The Assistant City Engineer stated he felt that could JJ%OI-12-81 be accomplished through Alternative "B-1" or "C" and clarified the Districts had reviewed alternate plans "A" and "C", advised alternate "B" as unworkable and that additional review of "B-1" would be necessary. Council discussed regulation of bus benches with the City Attorney explaining the city's limitations. Councilman Laszlo expressed support for~Route 829 continuing to Bolsa Chica Beach, that summer Route 42 have access to the beach and spoke favorably of alternative "B-1". Discussion continued with the Assistant City Engineer explaining in detail each route and looping pattern. Council inquired about the obligation to maintain a specific route of transportation if it is addressed in the Local Coastal Plan; the City Attorney explained the Plan will remain in effect as adopted until such time as it is amended and that it may be possible to include public transportation and sufficient access to the beach without designating specific transportation routes. The Planning Director affirmed that the Local Coastal Plan will address all requirements of the Coastal Commission which includes adequate access to the beach. Mr. Judson, Seal Beach School Board member, stated he was speaking only as a resident of the community, reported the Board had not had the opportunity to consider this issue, expressed concern for safety of children and the impact on Zoeter School facilities if a major stop is established at 12th Street. Committee member, Mrs. Dampman, expressed opposition to ~lternate "A" and increased bus traffic on Bolsa Avenue, suggested a compromise be considered. Mr. Gill, Bus Committee Vice-Chairman, expressed his support for "A" and repo'rted no objections to the Pacific Coast Highway bus routes had been received from merchants he had contacted in that area. The Police Chief stated he had provided a report dated October 21st addressing specific questions posed by the Committee relating to use of Pacific Coast Highway as the main bus route and location of stops. The Chief reported only four stop locations were adequate to accomodate the buses on the south side of the Highway and not block driveways or impair pedestrian traffic, which were Pacific Coast Highway at Seal Beach Boulevard, 12th 5th or 1st Street, that a Main Street stop was not considered because of its location between gas station driveways and the southeast corner used by Greyhound buses and that the area in front 1 I, 1 1-12-81:321 I of the fast food establishment would accommodate one bus. The Chief read portions of that report addressing the advantages and disadvantages of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street use. The Chief also referred to a second report addressing problems anticipated using Main Street for major pedestrian flow from Pacific Coast Highway. The City Engineer suggested that the Council consider selecting the most compatible alter- native, provide staff with certain modifications relating to street usage, layovers, terminal areas, this to be reviewed by staff and the Transit Districts and reconsidered at next meeting. Orange County Transit District staff representative, Ms. Brydan, stated alternatives "A" and "C" are workable, alternative "B-1" had not been thoroughly reviewed and offered to extend the period for determination an additional two weeks for further evaluation. Ms. Bryden responded to questions posed by Council and explained the required procedures to revise the bus routes. Lengthy discussion continued. Mayor Kredell expressed support for "A" with modification to Bolsa routes. Councilman Supple inquired if adequate service Ievels could be provided if routes were restricted to Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach Boulevard. Obtaining permission for layovers within the Safeway parking areas was suggested; a member of the audience suggested use of Navy property located at the southeast corner of Pacific Coast Highway/Seal Beach Boulevard as a bus terminal. Referring to alternate "A", Councilman Seitz suggested only OCTD 50 be retained on Bolsa Avenue, that buses be removed from 1st Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Marina Drive, rerouted on Marina Drive with stop at the Trailer Park, and opposed a major stop at 12th Street, suggesting 5th or Main, and recommended the city staff and Transit Districts formulate the final plan for consideration. Councilmember Vanderstaay expressed support for "A" with minor modifi- cations; Mayor Kredell spoke for removal of the 1st Street routes and requested retention of the Long Beach Service. Noting elimination of the summer beach buggy, Councilman Laszlo expressed concern for the safety of children and elderly residents with the major stop location on Pacific Coast Highway. Mayor Kredell stated he would support the Pacific Coast Highway/12th Street main stop location. Mr. Judson again I I ,2,') 1-12-81 ~~ expressed concern regarding vandalism, trash and trespassing at Zoeter School should the 12th Street stop be implemented, suggested fencing of the school may be the only solution and stated he would bring this matter to the attention of the School Board. Councilmember Vanderstaay to that location; and Councilmember Supple stated he was not convinced I spoke for the 12th Street stop; Councilmember Seitz voiced opposition an adjacent bus drop and school was in the'best.interest of the citizens. The Assistant City Engineer stated Cal Trans may have some comments regarding the major stop on Pacific Coast Highway and affirmed that the routes, with the exception of 829, would also utilize the 12th Street stop during the winter months with alternate "A". Councilman Laszlo suggested 5th Street as the main stop location and stated he could not offer a definite decision at this time. The City Engineer stated a compromise solution would be attempted within the next two weeks. Councilman Seitz requested Council consensus to utilize Electric Avenue as a basic transportation route rather than Ocean Avenue and urged that staff, Transit Districts and the Coastal Commission now formulate the final plan. Mayor Kredell recommended the Committee I conduct an additional meeting to reconsider the bus routing plan; Councilmembers Laszlo and Vanderstaay concurred. No formal Council action was taken; this item to be reconsidered at next meeting. RECESS Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to call a brief recess at 10:35 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Seitz Motion carried The meeting reconvened at 10:48 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3031 - S.C.A.G. - AVIATION STUDY and REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT - AVIATION ELEMENT Resolution Number 3031 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FINDING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR DRAFT REGIONAL PLAN AMENDMENT: AVIATION ELEMENT, JULY, 1980, INCOMPLETE AND INADEQUATE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3031 was waived. Laszlo moved, 1-12-81 '32B second by Vanderstaay, to'adopt Resolution Number 3031 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: , None' Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3032 - REQUESTING IMPROVEMENT OF SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD BE INCLUDED WITH A.H.F.P. Resolution Number 3032 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE IMPROVEMENT OF SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3032 was waived. The City Engineer presented the staff report, explained the annual participation in the Arterial Highway Financing Program for cost sharing of arterial highway improvements, and reported the request under consideration was for improvements to Seal Beach Boulevard between Golden Rain Road and St. Andrews Drive. The Council discussed the availability of future gas tax funds and expressed the need for street repair in other areas of the city. The City Engineer suggested that if the Council determined to spend a greater share toward I local street repair, the Seal Beach Boulevard improvements could be accomplished in a two phase project reducing the city's contribution by one half for the next fiscal year. Mr. Johnson also reported he would anticipate this project to commence by fall of 1981 and that the second phase will be submitted for consideration next year. Discussion continued. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3032 as amended, requesting County funds in the amount of $55,000 and that the project area be Seal Beach Boulevard 1000 feet south of Golden Rain Road to Golden Rain Road. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilman Seitz requested Item "~' removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Supple requested Items "E", "G", and "H" removed. Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "E", "G", "H" and "K" as presented. 3--.24.1-12-81 . '. A. Approved the minutes of the regular adj ourned meeting of November 18, 1980; the regular meeting of December 8, 1980; and the regular adjourned meeting of December 15, 1980 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 38598 through I 38891 in the amount of $229,779.67; payroll of December 18, 1980 plus demands numbered 32876 through 32887 in the amount of $165,485.92; and payroll of December 31, 1980 plus demands numbered 32888 through 32899 in the amount of $146,222.46 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied the claims of Martin/Florence Kusher and Moe/Helen Fox for injury and damages and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. D. Denied the claim of Cathleen Finn for personal I property damages and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. F. Authorized the attendance of the City Clerk at the League of California Cities Institute, January 14 through 16, 1980 in Sacramento, total cost of $319.00 as approved in the 1980-81adopted budget. I. Bids were received and opened in the office of the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., December 16, 1980 for treated timber pilings and bracings as follows: McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Company J. H. Baxter & Co. $ 6,932.07 10,105.86 Awarded bid for Project #507, Phase I, Pier Piling Repairs 1980/81 to McCormick & Baxter Creosoting Company in the amount of $6932.08 for the unit I prices bid, reject all other bids and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the contract. J. Authorized the Interim City Manager to enter into an 1-12-81 . 325' agreement with Novak, Dempsey and Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $4,000, to perform the pavement evaluation on selected streets in College Park East. ,I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed from the Consent Calendar ITEM "E" - ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Councilman Supple expressed concern regarding the city's future financial status which he based upon the review of the audit reports and moved that the City Manager be directed to prepare and submit to Council (1) a cash flow statement projected for the period January 1st through May 31, 1981 including the fund amounts as of January 1 and May 31; (2) cash flow statement projected for period of June 1st through September 30, 1981 and that the reports be submitted to Council by February 23, 1981. Councilmember Vanderstaay seconded the motion. I Councilman Supple cited the possibility that the city may be facing expensive, short term external financing that should be avoided if possible. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ~Iotion carried The financial statements for City of Seal Beach with report on examination by Diehl, Evans and Company, certified public accountants for the period ending June 30, 1980 were received and filed. ITEM "G" - SECRETARIAL VACANCY - RECREATION DEPARTMENT Councilman Supple asked if this was a reclassification of a current position; the Acting City Manager affirmed that it was and reported that the financial impact would be $59.00 per month. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the Interim City Manager to fill I the vacant position of Secretary in the Recreation Department and eliminate the position of Account Clerk. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ,~~ 1-12-81 ITEM "H" - U. S. NAVY CONSTRUCTION LICENSE - WESTMINSTER AVENUE WIDENING - PROJECT NO. 456 Councilman Supple inquired as the the city's contribution to the Westminster Avenue widening project. The City Engineer explained $70,000 are city funds, $70,000 are county funds and $860,000 federal funds. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the Mayor to execute the United States Navy Construction License for Westminster Avenue Widening, Project No. 456. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None ITEM "K" - SIDEWALK REPAIR - CONSULTANT AGREEMENT - BERRYMAN and STEPHENSON Councilman Seitz expressed opposition to the property owner bearing the total assessment for the cost of sidewalk repairs and spoke in support of a small annual assessment of each parcel of property to be used for sidewalk repair purposes and moved to deny the request as recommended. There was no second to the motion. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay to authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into an agreement with Berryman and Stephenson, Inc. for the purpose of assisting staff with the proposed sidewalk maintenance project, the amount not to exceed $3400. Discussion continued regarding problems arising from tree roots and the procedures followed for notifying the property owner of upcoming sidewalk repair. AYES: Kredell, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Laszlo, Seitz Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to hold over until next meeting Item VIII-A regarding Architectural Review Board, Item VIII-B regarding Cable Television, and the Executive Personnel Session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None SEAL BEACH PIER - ENTERTAINMENT The Planning Director presented the staff report regarding the request to continue live entertainment on the Seal Beach Pier and reported the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Romaniello reported the applicant had been allowed to continue the entertainment for the I: I I 1-12-81 'ml'7 interim period from December 17th Planning Commission meeting until now. The Planning Director reviewed the conditions of approval determined by the Planning Commission and requested condition number one be amended to include the words "year round". Kredell moved, second I by Laszlo, to approve live entertainment on the Seal Beach Pier subject to: 1) Hours of operation be limited to 1:00 P.M. to sunset daily, year round; 2) Sounds produced by live entertainment are not to be amplified nor played at volume which can be heard outside the restaurant; 3) Only one musician entertain at a time; and 4) Lessee obtain and maintain current and valid business licenses for all operations. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried There were no Council Requests and Reports. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Shearer, Birchwood Avenue, spoke regarding sidewalk and street I repairs, referred to severeiydamaged College Park East streets and expressed concern with unnecessary sidewalk repair. The City Engineer explained the sidewalk repair procedures as required by law, noting the requirement 'for public hearings and City Council action prior to implementing a repair program. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay to adjourn until Monday, January 26, 1981 at 6:00 p.m. for an Executive Personnel Session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Ap"..,d, ~~" ,;" Ma r of I Attest.