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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-07-25 7-11-77 / 7-25-77 ,~ . ; .' that he had received notice that there was excessive chlorine at McGaugh Pool and su,ggested that a refund be given in those instances. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I There were no oral communications from the audience. EXECUTIVE PERsONNEL SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 12:23 a.m. The Council reconvened at 1:00 a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. Mayor Blackman reported that the Council had discussed meet and confer matters and a le~al question. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 1:01 a.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I e officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~e~~f4,..~ Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California July 25, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:02 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL 'CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None 7-25-77 -'- 0' Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager 0 Mr. Coughlan, Assistant Cfty Attorney Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Johnson, Acting City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director' Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant I WAIVER 'OF FULL READING 0, Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to waive the readi?g 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 that title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REDEVELOPMENT 'AGENCY MEETING 'RECONVENES The Redevelopment Agency meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m. with Chairman Laszlo calling the meeting to order for a joint public hearing with I the City Council and deferred the conduct of the meeting to Mayor Blackman. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - PURCHASE and SALE OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT 'PROJECT "AREA '" " Mayor Blackman and Chairman Laszlo declared the joint public hearing between the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency open to consider a proposed agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Seal Beach Associates for the purchase and sale of real property within the Redevelopment Project Area. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications either for or against the matter had been received. The City Manager's report dated July 19, 1977 presented an overview acres of land for the redevelopment of the Seal Beach Trailer Park I of the procedures required by law to accomplish the sale of the 2.4 and recommended that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency adopt the appropriate resolutions and approve the agreement with Seal Beach Associates. The City Attorney stated that the purpose for the joint public hearing was to give the City Council and the Redevelopment 7-25-77 ~ '. Agency an opportunity to receive public input regarding this matter. The City Attorney stated that four parcels of property were included in the proposed sale, that the square footage price was based upon settlement of litigation for parcel "C" obtained from the Los Angeles I Department of Water and Power and that the sale price was not less than the fair market value for the property. The City Attorney further stated that the Agency has the authority to sell the property at less than the fair market value if they choose to do so. The Council and Agency discussed various points of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for clarification. There were no oral or written communications for or against the matter. Mayor Blackman declared the joint public hearing closed for the City Council. Chairman Laszlo declared the joint public hearing closed for the Redevelopment Agency. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2680 - APPROVING AGREEMENT - PURCHASE and SALE , 'OF REAL 'PROPERTY Resolution Number 2680 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2680 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to approve Resolution Number 2680 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 77-7 - APPROVING AGREEMENT - PURCHASE and SALE 'OF "REAL PROPERTY Resolution Number 77-7 was presented to the Agency by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY." Gray moved, second by Weir, to waive further reading and adopt III Resolution Number 77-7 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: . I Krede11 Motion carried ADJOURNMENT - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency meeting to Monday, August 8, 1977 at 7:45 p.m. ~ 7-25-77 . . AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The Redevelopment Agency meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1016'~ ADVERTISING FEES Ordinance Number 1016 was presented to the Council for first reading I by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO ADVERTISING FEES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1016 was waived. The City Attorney clarified for a member of the Council that a newspaper is defined as one that is published quarterly or less and on regular dates. Weir moved, second by Gray, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1016 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION 'NUMBER 2681 - SOLID WASTE'TRASH'- TRANSFER STATIONS Resolution Number 2681 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FUNDS IN THE 1977-78 BUDGET FOR PURCHASE OF BADLY NEEDED ROLLING EQUIPMENT AT SOLID IfASTE - TRASH - TRANSFER STATIONS AND COUNTY LAND-FILLS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2681 was waived. Councilman Gray presented a detailed report regarding the solid waste disposal through transfer stations and recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2681 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried It was noted that transfer station at Katella and Knott is open on I weekends at no charge to the public for their use. , 'CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Weir requested that Item "D" be removed. from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Krede11 requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar; and Councilman Gray requested that Items "E", 7-25-77 ~. "G", "H", and "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "C", "D", "E", "G", "H" and "J" as I presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11, 1977 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 24045 through 24225 in the amount of $342,090.03 and payroll demands numbered 21621 through 21915 in the amount of $140,975.45 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. F. Received and filed the report from the Police Chief regarding Animal Control Activity for the month of June 1977. I. Denied the claim of H. E. Friesenhahn for property I damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "C" - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - FIRE, PARAMEDIC and RESCUE SERVICES Councilman Kredell expressed concern for paramedic coverage of the Marina Hill and Coastal areas of the city and opposed providing paramedic service to the County for the amount stated in the City Manager's memorandum dated July 19, 1977. The City Manager and Fire Chief Adams stated that the agreement was part of a Master Paramedic Plan that would be part of the Net 6 area, that back-up units are available to every area of the city and that I the county's payment is based upon the formula used by other cities with the county to compute the cost for paramedic services. Discussion followed. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to approve the ,agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for fire, paramedic and rescue services and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. 7-25-77 AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried ITEM "D'" - SHOP BUILDING' - OLD CITY YARD Councilman Weir suggested that this building could be used by another the City Manager to solicit bids for the sale of the mechanical shop I department in the city. Blackman moved, second by Gray, to authorize building at Old City Yard and that the City Manager investigate other avenues of use within the city prior to accepting bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "D" - CORROSION ENGINEERING STUDY - WATER PIPELINE - SUNSET AQUATIC 'PARK " , Mr. Johnson, Acting City Engineer, clarified for a.member of the Council what cathodic protection is and stated that the original contract had been let in 1969. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to retain the Harco Corporation to conduct a corrosion engineering study for the submarine water pipeline to Sunset Aquatic appropriated from the Water Fund. I Park, and further recommended that the funding for the study be AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "G" - CLAIMS - WILLIAM EARL DOWNING, DART ANTHONY DOWNING, WILLIAM ROBERT DOWNING, DEOLlVIA DOWNING, KARL ANTHONY GALYEAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY , 'MARTT Councilman Gray requested that these claims be discussed in Executive Session. The City Attorney agreed to do so and also recommended that the motion include "all claims relating to this matter." Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to deny all claims relating to this matter for personal and property damages by Dart Anthony Downing, William Earl Downing, Karl Anthony Galyean, Michael Anthony Martt, William Robert Downing, and Deolivia Downing and refer same to the city's insurance carrier. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "H" - CLAIMS'~ DANIEL'S. MILLS and 'WILLIAM S. MAXWELL Councilman Gray asked the reason these claims were not sent to the insurance carrier. The City Manager responded that the total of 7-25-77 . , _...1 the claims were under the $500 deductible. Gray moved, second by Weir, to authorize' payment of claims of Daniel S. Mills and William S. Maxwell for personal property loss, with appropriate release by the claimants. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "J" - 1978 PASSENGER VEHICLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Gray questioned whether this vehicle was in the 1977-78 budget. The City Manager assured him that it was and that the specifications would include a trade-in factor. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the specifications for the 1978 passenger vehicle for the Police Department and authorize the City Manager to receive bids for the vehicle. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT'- FIREWORKS SALE 'and DISCHARGE III The City Manager presented the staff report and reviewed reports presented from-the Fire Department and the Police Department regarding July 4th fireworks activities. The City Manager noted that the Police Chief and the Fire Chief recommended banning the sale and discharge of fireworks in the city. Councilman Kredell moved to direct the staff to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the sale and discharge of fireworks in Seal Beach. Mayor Blackman seconded the motion. Council discussed the cost of property damage and personnel time involved in July 4th activities, the revenue that organizations derive from the sale of fireworks, and the possibility of limiting fireworks stands to local orgariizations. Members of the audience voiced opinions for and against the sale and use of fireworks. Councilman Laszlo asked the Council to consider an amending motion and I 'moved that the Council endeavor to find alternative ways that the local civic organizations could raise funds to continue the programs;they sponsor if the sale of fireworks were banned in the City. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. Council discussed the possibility of a local fireworks display for all residents. -'~' 7-25-77 Roll call on the amending motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell. Laszlo, Weir NOES: ' None Motion carried Roll call on the original motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell NOES: Laszlo, Weir REPORT - APPEAL A-I-77 - RONALD SMITH Motion carried I Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and reviewed the background of Dr. Smith's appeal. Mr. Neprud stated that the Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 6, had recommended denial of the appeal. Weir moved, second by Gray, to deny Appeal A-I-77 of Dr. Ronald Smith and affirm the Planning Commission findings in Resolutions 1054 and 1069. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - APPEAL A-2-77 - KUPFER Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and reviewed the appeal of Mr. Owen Kupfer regarding a fence exceeding the maximum permitted height in the ,public right of way and reported the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Mr. Neprud stated that a letter had been received this date from attorneys representing Mr. Kupfer withdrawing his application'for variance, copies of which had been provided the Council. Weir moved, second by Gray, to deny the appeal of Owen Kupfer, A-2-77, and affirm the Plannirig Commission's recommendations in Resolutions 1059 and 1068. The City Manager was directed to confer with Mr. Kupfer regarding the procedures to alleviate the present problem. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and 'REQUESTS Councilman Laszlo requested that the staff investigate an increase in allowable lot coverage for the College Park East area. Councilman Laszlo also requested a schedule for regular trash collection and for weeks when a holiday occurs. Councilman Weir reported that he had I I 7-25-77 I looked into the problem of recreational vehicle storage in other cities and recommended that Seal Beach investigate providing an area for such use. Councilman Kredell asked that the staff consider a zoning revision for the Seal Way alley to permit room additions over garage areas. Mr. Kredell also requested a report showing legal costs in other cities. Councilman Kredell asked the status of acquiring the land adjacent to Surfside Colony from the Navy for recreational purposes. The City Manager reported the request had received initial approval by the Navy at this time. .. Councilman Gray requested the City Manager submit a request for the additional adjoining parcel of land to the Navy by Wednesday of this week for their consideration along with the previously requested parcel;. In response to Council inquiry, the City Manager stated that the target date for completion of the new police facility was November. Councilman Kredell requested that letters of appreciation be sent to the persons responsible for the Rough Water Swim, the Art Show, the Lions Club Fishfry and also to the Lifeguard Department. Councilman Weir stated concern regarding automobiles parked on Pacific Coast Highway and persons fishing from the bridge on Pacific Coast Highway and on the Navy property. Tim Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards, presented momento gifts to the Council from members of the Central Coast Surf Lifesaving Association of New South Wales, Australia, who had been visiting in Seal Beach. The City Council requested that letters of appreciation be sent to the members of.the Australian Association. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I There were no oral communications from the audience. I EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:29 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 11:09 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order and reporting that the Council had discussed meet and confer process and various legal matters. ADJOURNMENT Gray moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 11:QO p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir N9ES: None Motion carried 7-25-77 / 8-8-77 . ~ . I Clerk and ex-officio clerk of Seal Beach City Council Approved: ~et8p.,eJ,~" Mayor 1 Attest: ~ () C'ty Clerk Seal Beach, California August 8, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Kredell. Weir Absent: Couniclmen Gray, Laszlo III It was noted for the record that the absence of Councilman Gray and Councilman Laszlo from the meeting was excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Strausz, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, Acting City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed September 1st and 2nd, 1977 as "Kiwanis Kid's Week." WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading I. shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after reading of that title unless specific request.. is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Laszlo Motion carried