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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1981-02-23 2-9-81 I 2-23-8L 3~3 ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to adjourn the meeting at 11:44 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Clerk and ex-officio lerk of Seal Beach City Council Attest: Seal Beach, California February 23, 1981 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in special session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz Councilman Seitz arrived at 6:03 p.m. Mayor Kredell read the Notice of Special Meeting for the record as follows: "Ronald A. Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, Seal Beach, California Willemke Vanderstaay, 13540 St. Andrews Drive, 4-G, Seal Beach, California Frank J. Laszlo, 4480 Candleberry Avenue, Seal Beach, California I Kent Seitz, 1145 Coastline Drive, Seal Beach, California George H. Supple, 1605 Merion Way, 41-F, Seal Beach, California You and each of you will please take notice that Ronald A. Kredell as presiding officer of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby calls and gives notice of a Special Meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to be held and 3~~ 2-23-81 O,*,J . ." convened at the hour of 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 1981 in City Council Chambers, 211 - 8th Street, Seal Beach, California, to transact the following business: Closed Personnel Session: Discussion of recruitment for the I position of City Manager. DATED THIS lIth day of February, 1981. (signed) Ronald A. Kredell, Mayor ATTEST: (signed) Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk" CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to Closed Personnel Session at 6:02 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo, Seitz Motion carried Councilman Seitz arrived at 6:03 p.m. and joined the City Council in Closed Personnel Session. The meeting reconvened at 6:52 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. The Acting City Manager reported Lee Weber and Associates had presented an update report regarding the City Manager recruitment, that the interview phase will now commence and that additional reports from Lee Weber will be forthcoming. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. I of Att 2-23-81 345 Seal Beach, California February 23, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the I Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilman Laszlo (Councilman Laszlo arrived at 9:25 p.m.) Also present: Mr. Thomas, Acting City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mr. Zaharas, Acting Finance Director Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City C~erk PROCLAMATION I Mayor Kredell declared the month of March, 1981 as "Red Cross Month". Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to amend the agenda to consider items VI-C, D, and E at this time. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3035 - COMMENDING PAUL HAMDORF -- RESOLUTION NUMBER 3036 - COMMENDING TOM HERMSTAD -- RESOLUTION NUMBER 3037 - COMMENDING TIM STANFORD The commending resolutions were presented to Council and read in full by the Mayor as follows: RESOLUTION NUMBER 3035 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING PAUL HAMDORF FOR ASSISTANCE TO I THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." RESOLUTION NUMBER 3036 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING TOM HERMSTAD FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." 2-23-81 346 . ' RESOLUTION NUMBER 3037 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING TIM STANFORD FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." Supple moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolutions Numbered 3035, 3036 and 3037 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried Paul Hamdorf, Tom Hermstad and Tim Stanford were introduced to the Council and audience to a round of applause and expression of appreciation on behalf of the city. WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, 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, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1090 - ESTABLISHING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Proposed Ordinance Number 1090 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE SEAL BEACH ARCHITECTURAL 'REVIEW BOARD AND PROVIDING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES." By unanimous consent full reading of proposed Ordinance Number 1090 was waived. Councilman Supple recommended that this item be postponed until the first meeting in October. Discussion followed. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone this item until next meeting. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1091 - EXOTIC ANIMAL LICENSE FEES Ordinance Number 1091 was presented to Council for first reading I I I 2-23-81 {}47 I entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-10.7(c) OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1091 was waived. The Police Chief presented a brief staff report and stated the recommended annual fee of $30 is anticipated to cover the cost of services provided at this time. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1091 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3038 - ESTABLISHING PARKING FEES - BEACH PARKING LOTS Resolution Number 3038 was presented to Council 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 2991." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3038 was waived. The Police Chief stated the proposed resolution was presented pursuant to City Council direction, presented the staff report and reviewed anticipated additional revenue from the beach parking lots through increased parking fees and recommended a one dollar increase. The Acting City Manager referred to the usage of the 8th and 10th Street parking lots by the sportfishing customers and suggested the reduced rate prior to 8 a.m. as stated in Resolution Number 2991 be retained. Council discussed the proposed reduced rate for sportfishermen and possible reduction for lot usage with the increased parking fees. The Police Chief stated usage will be monitored and substantial changes will be reported to the Council. Supple moved, second by Kredell, to increase the beach parking lot fees by one dollar as recommended by the Police Chief to be effective immediately and that the Acting City Manager prepare a proposal for reduced parking fees for sportfishing customers to be considered at next meeting. I I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Laszlo Motion carried 13l!8 2-23-81 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3039 - ENDORSING "PRIORITY PLAN OF EXPENDITURES" - PARKLAND BOND ACT 1980 Resolution Number 3039 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE 'PRIORITY PLAN OF EXPENDITURES' FOR CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS (BOND) ACT OF 1980 AS IT APPEARS AS ALTERNATIVE #3 OF EXHIBIT 'A' AS ATTACHED." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3039 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3039 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Laszlo RESOLUTION NUMBER 3040 - ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT - SIXTH YEAR - MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION Resolution Number 3040 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS FOR MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3040 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3040 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Laszlo CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Items "F", "G", "H" and "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Supple requested Item "I" removed from the Consent Calendar. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "F", "G", "H", "I" and "JII as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned and regular City Council meetings of February 9, 1981. B. Approved regular demands numbered 39183 through 39325 in the amount of $71,906.05, payroll of I I I 2-23-81 llJ$ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: February 12, 1981 plus demands numbered 32916 through 32925 in the amount of $142,860.53 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied the claim of Patricia Graham for personal injuries and referred same to the city's insurance adjuster. Denied the claim for damages of Katherine Dimas and referred same to A. H. Shooter, Inc. Denied the claim for damages of Laurie Lee Kupfer and referred same to the city's insurance adjuster. Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None E. I D. Laszlo Motion carried I Items Removed From the Consent Calendar I ITEM "F" - PERSONNEL VACANCIES - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Councilmember Vanderstaay referred to the personnel hiring freeze and requested justification for this request. The City Engineer reported there are presently seven vacant positi~ns in the maintenance division of the Pub~ic Works Department, three of those vacancies from the four man street maintenance crew, noted all Public Works crews are currently operating at minimum personnel levels and restated his request to fill three of the seven vacant positions. Council discussed availability of equipment and supplies to the aforementioned personnel. Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, to authorize the Interim City Manager to fill three maintenance worker vacancies in the Public Works Department. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried ITEM "G" - PARKING CONTROL OFFICER VACANCY - POLICE DEPARTMENT In response to Councilmember Vanderstaay, the Police Chief reported this vacancy was due to personnel leaving the city's employment. 2-23-81 350 Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the Police Chief to hire one Parking Control Officer from the existing eligibility list. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Laszlo ITEM "H" - COMMUNICATION - SUNSET BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - LAW ENFORCEMENT Councilmember Vanderstaay inquired if the city had considered annexing the Sunset Beach area. The Police Chief explained Sunset Beach is only interested in replacing their present police services at this time. Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to direct the Interim City Manager to prepare a study of cost and feasibility of providing law enforcement to the Sunset Beach area. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Laszlo ITEM "I" - M.O.R.E. NUTRITION VAN REPLACEMENT Councilman Supple referred to his request of last meeting for staff to investigate eligibility of transportation costs under the Older Americans Act and expressed his objection to a statement in the memorandum from the Recreation Director regarding matching federal funding. Supple moved, second by Kredell, to appropriate $4723 as local matching funds with the County of Orange for the purchase of a new M.O.R.E. Nutrition Program van. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried ITEM "J" - LEAGUE OF CITIES - PUBLIC WORKS OFFICERS INSTITUTE Councilmember Vanderstaay inquired'if this was a budgeted expense; the Acting City Manager affirmed that it was. Vanderstaay moved, second by Supple, to authorize the Director of Public Works to attend the League of California Cities Public Works Officers Institute in Sacramento, March 18 through 20, 1981 at a cost of $370. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried I I I 2-23-81 i35;1 REPORT - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT The City Engineer reported that in accordance with Council direction, four proposals had been received from engineering firms to establish an assessment district for street lighting in the city as follows: I Willdan Associates Jaykim Engineers, Inc. Berryman & Stephenson, Inc. Kenneth I. Mullen Consulting Engineers, Inc. $ 8,675 8,890 10,235 16,850 The City Engineer stated the proposals had been reviewed and each firm had been interviewed by the staff and recommended acceptance of the low bidder, Willdan Associates, if the Council wished to proceed with the street lighting assessment districts. Councilmembers Seitz and Kredell expressed opposition to establishing a street lighting district. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement with Willdan Associates to provide engineering services related to the formation of a citywide Street Lighting Assessment District in conformance with the Landscaping and I Lighting Act of 1972. AYES: Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Kredell, Seitz ABSENT: Laszlo Motion failed PARKLAND - ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone consideration of this item until the full Council was present. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to consider Item VI-A, Architectural Review Board, at this time. I AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: Supple ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1090 - ESTABLISHING ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD The Planning Director presented the staff report, reviewed Planning ,2-23-81 352- Commission consideration of this concept since 1978 and explained the intent and purpose of the proposed Architectural Review Board. Mr. Romaniello reported receipt of sixteen letters from the Leisure World Mutuals and the Golden Rain Foundation in opposition to the proposed Board. Councilmember Vanderstaay asked if the Leisure World area could be exempt from the regulations, and was informed that a specific area could not be exempt, however a Board could be established within that specific geographic area of the city with specific criteria relating thereto. Councilman Supple expressed concern with the wording, definition and effect of several sections of the proposed ordinance, stated that the ordinance may infringe on the sphere of determination, responsibility and jurisdiction of City departments as they currently exist, increased governmental function and control, higher housing costs, time delays and duplication of effort. The Planning Director stated that separate boards with specific design criteria for each could be established for specific geographic areas of the city if the Council so directed. Councilman Supple requested a verification from the City Attorney of the legality to divide the city into specific geographic areas as it relates to the Architectural Review Board. Councilman Supple requested that this matter be referred back to the Planning Director and the City Attorney for revision, that consideration be given to establishing Architectural Review Boards by specific geographic areas and that authority of the Boards do not infringe on the present authority or responsibilities of existing city departments. The Acting City Manager recommended that a revised ordinance be presented for Council consideration at the March 23rd meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Supple inquired about several items listed for payment regarding cost of custodial services for the community centers with members of the staff responding to his questions. The City Attorney arrived at 8:58 p.m. Councilman Seitz inquired about his request for offering a reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who had taken the life of a local resident; the Acting City Manager reported that the Police Chief was investigating that request. I I I 2-23-81 35S I Councilman Seitz stated his opposition to the current program for sidewalk repair assessment and requested Council authorization to direct the staff to proceed with necessary steps to initiate a sidewalk/curb repair program for the Marina Hill area, the assessed cost to be amortized throughout the area over a period of time, the boundaries to be Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach Boulevard, Westminster Avenue and the city's westerri boundary. The City Engineer 'stated the request could be investigated in cooperation with the City Attorney, explained that notices requiring sidewalk repair have been mailed, noted that sidewalks in disrepair present a hazard and liability to the city and requested Council direction if the present program is to be discontinued so that property owners can be notified of that action. The City Attorney explained that it is possible to establish a special assessment for sidewalk and curb repairs, expressed concern with the liability exposure for the city 'and the property owner from existing hazardous sidewalks and noted that establishing an assessment program could take six months to implement. Discussion followed. The City Attorney cautioned against notifying the property owner to cease sidewalk repair due to liability under current law. As recommended by the City Attorney, Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to request the staff to prepare a report for Council establishing the procedures to exclude Marina Hill from the current sidewalk repair program and either proceed with a fee or assessment act within the boundaries of Pacific Coast Highway, Seal Beach Boulevard; Westminster Boulevard and the westerly city boundary. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple NOES: Vanderstaay ABSENT: Laszlo Motion carried Councilman Laszlo arrived at the meeting at 9:25 p.m. PARKLAND - ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Councilman Laszlo moved to hold over consideration of this item, noting parksite configuration problems. Mayor Kr~dell seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I I There were no oral communications from the audience. 3;;6t 2-23-81 ..~ .... , " CLOSED PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn to Closed Personnel Session at 9:32 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:01 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. The Acting City Manager reported Council had discussed personnel layoffs. Kredell I moved, second by Vanderstaay, that personnel layoffs be implemented as follows: one Firefighter, one Fire Inspector, and two paramedic/Fire- fighters, one of whom has resigned. Councilman Seitz stated he would vote against the motion as he opposed the paramedic personnel reduction. Council discussed possibility of further reduction of service levels and personnel in the Fire Department. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz, Supple Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to recess the meeting until the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I The meeting recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at 12:26 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Councilman Laszlo requested that this item be reconsidered. The City Attorney explained the motion to reconsider must be made by a member of the prevailing vote or could be placed on a later City Council agenda at the request of the Council. There was no action taken. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo movea, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 12:37 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried of I