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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-08-22 8-22-77 ~. Seal Beach, California August 22, 1977 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with the City Clerk calling the meeting to I order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL 'CALL Present: Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: Mayor Blackman and Mayor ProTempore Gray Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant Cfty Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr,. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Sgt. Lewis, Police Department Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDING OFFICER Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Mr. Weir as Presiding I Mayor for this meeting in the absence of Mayor Blackman and Mayor ProTempore Gray. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, WeiT NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried It was the Order of the Chair with consent of the Council to excuse the absence of Mayor Blackman and Mayor ProTempre Gray. WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by'Kredell, to waive the 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 that title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried 'APPOINTMENT - PLANNING'GOMMISSION Councilman Laszlo moved to appoint Jay Covington. 4260 Dogwood Avenue, to the Planning Commission representing District Four, for the unexpired ..-: 8-22-77 term ending July, 1980. Councilman Kredell seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING -'APPEAL A-3-77 - FOREST R: CHURCHILL The Presiding Mayor opened the public hearing to consider appeal of Forest R. Churchill, A-3-77, to Planning Commission's denial of Variance V-12-77, to permit an addition to a single family residence which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage in College Park East. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published and mailed as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and the determinations of the Planning Commission. Councilman Laszlo spoke regarding lot coverage in the College Park East area. The Presiding Mayor requested members of the audience wishing to speak to this matter to come to the microphone and state his name and address for the record. Mr. Forest Churchill, appellant, described the type of addition he was proposing and its planned use. Mr. Churchill spoke for granting the appeal, noting his wife's physical limitations and stated that the addition was consistant with the surrounding area. The Appellant further stated that neighbors favored the proposed one-story addition rather than a two-story and that this addition would exceed the maximum permitted lot coverage for the area by 1.6%, noting that approximately 350 College Park East homes exceed the lot coverage requirements. Mr. Nettleson, building contractor for Mr. Churchill, referenced similar additions in the area and spoke for granting the appeal. Mr. Raines, 4820 Dogwood Avenue. Mr. Ponti, 4809 Dogwood Avenue, Mr. Hammond, 4816 Dogwood Avenue, and Mr. Harvey, 4788 Dogwood Avenue, all spoke in favor of granting the appeal. There were no other communications; Presiding Mayor Weir declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Laszlo stated that other residents of the area had signed a petition in favor of the proposed addition. The City Attorney clarified the appropriate action if the Council favored the appeal. Mr. Knapp, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the I I I 8-22-77 , " " I Council regarding procedures of the Planning Commission. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to refer the appeal of Mr. Churchill (A-3-77) for an addition to a single family residence which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage in College Park East back to the Planning Commission, recommending its approval on the basis that 1) a second story addition would have a negative impact on the neighborhood; and 2) 23% of the homes in the College Park East area presently exceed 40% lot coverage, which is a right substantially enjoyed by most neighbors. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried Councilman Laszlo stated he would request the additional College Park East lot coverage item be held over to next meeting for review by the full Council and that he hoped this matter could be resolved in the near future. I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1017 - TAX RATE - 1977~78 FISCAL YEAR Ordinance Number 1017 was presented to the Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, FIXING AND DETERMINING THE RATE OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1017 was waived. Councilman Kredell asked that the City Manager prepare a report comparing the Seal Beach tax rate with that of other Orange County cities. It was clarified that the city's tax rate was reduced by 28, in August, 1976 and was then increased by 17, to cover the cost of paramedic services as ratified at the November, 1976 election. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1017 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried ITEMS HELD OT NEXT MEETING I Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to hold over to next meeting, agenda :l . 8-22-77 ....... items "X-A" through "X-F" inclusive, to be considered when all Council members were present., AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried I Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to hold over to next meeting, agenda item "XIII", Executive Session, when all Council members would be present. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2691 - INTENTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM Resolution Number 2691 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, I full reading of Resolution Number 2691 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2691 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1018 - AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM Ordinance Number 1018 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1018 was waived. Weir moved, second I by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1018 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried 8-22-77 ,j' I PROPOSED RESOLUTION - HONORING PETER MADSEN At the request of Councilman Laszlo, it was the Order of the Chair with consent of the Council to hold this Resolution over to next meeting when a full Council would be present. CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager requested Item "D" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Kredell requested Items "F" and "G" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Laszlo requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar; and Councilman Weir requested Item "C" and "E" removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "C", "D", "E", "F" and "G" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 24463 through 24624 in the amount of $200,643.00 and payroll demands numbered 22219 through 22518 in the amount of $145,180.33 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. H. Concurred with the Recreation Director's recommendation that the City Council direct the Recreation Department staff to contact several of the commercial skateboard park developers in the area with respect to a possible commercial development in Seal Beach, and that it would be the responsibility of each company to survey the city with respect to the most desirable locations and to present a total construction and operational proposal which would include liability insurance. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried Items Removed 'From The Consent 'Calendar ITEM "A" - MINUTES Councilman Laszlo stated he would abstain from voting on the August 8, 1977 Council minutes as he was absent from that meeting. Weir I I . 8-22-77 ", oj moved, second by Kredell, to approve the minutes of the August 8, 1977 meeting as presented. AYES: Kredell, Weir NOES: None ABSTAIN: Laszlo ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried I ITEM "C" - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE' - HEALTH SERVICES Councilman Weir suggested that the city investigate the feasibility of using the old police facility building for a West Orange County Branch Office to provide County services to West Orange County areas. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach for public health and medical services and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried ITEM "D" - PURCHASE OF VEHICLE - LIFEGUARD DEPARTMENT I The City Manager asked that this item be held over to next meeting for proper wording as recommended by the City Attorney. The Council requested that additional information and brochures for these two vehicles be provided to the Council for further study at that time. It was the Order of the Chair with consent of the Council, to hold this matter over to next meeting. ITEM "E" - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE and CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH - SURFS IDE WATER TOWER Councilman Weir asked about the restoration costs and the disposition of the remaining land. The City Manager reported that the terms of the proposed agreement provided that the City of Seal Beach would provide perpetual maintenance of the tower after the inspection and approval of the complete restoration by Orange County and that an I amendment to the agreement was recommended, providing that the County bear all costs for the total restoration, including costs over and above the $12,000 stated in the agreement. Mr. Courtemarche further stated that the approximate 1225 square feet of land on which the water tower stands would be dedicated to the City of Seal Beach and 8-22-77 j .. I that the remainder of the property would be sold by the City of Huntington Beach at public bid. Mr. Courtemarche also noted that zoning of this property was the responsibility of Seal Beach. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the agreement between the County of Orange, City of Huntington Beach and the City of Seal Beach for restoration of the Sunset Beach/Surfside Water Tower including 1) provision for inspection and approval of the plans for restoration and the actual restoration of the tower by the City Engineer of the City of Seal Beach; and 2) Provision that the County of Orange will bear all costs of restoration of the tank and tower to make them structurally sound, including costs over and above $12,000. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried . 'ITEM'''F'''~'REPAIR'~'LIFEGUARD'HEADOUARTE&S Mr. Johnson. City EnRineer, explained that the problem stemmed from the walkinR deck-roof leakinR causinR extensive damaRe to the interior of the structure. Mr. Johnson further explained the proposed repairs to be undertaken. The Council discussed closinR the deck-roof area to foot and bicycle traffic to eliminate this problem in the future. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to appropriate $1500 from the ContinRenCy Fund for the repair of the LifeRUard Headauarters structure. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council to direct the City Manager to investigate closing off the deck-roof area to all foot and bicycle traffic. ITEM "G" - MEMORANDUM - E.Q.C.B. - LNG TERMINAL IN LOS ANGELES HARBOR Councilman Kredell requested that this item be held over to next meeting. It was the Order of the Chair with consent of Council to hold over this item as requested. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell spoke at length regarding City Attorney legal I I ._, 8-22-77 " fees. The City Attorney explained the services provided to the City by their firm. Councilman Kredell asked for a breakdown of Council and employee expenses for traveling and attending various city related functions. Mr. Kredell asked the status of the Norwalk bus and asked that they be encouraged to transport their passengers to another beach. Mr. Kredell also asked that the Orange County Transit District buses not lay-over on Ocean Avenue. Councilman Weir requested the plot plans for the 18 acre Bixby property on the west of Seal Beach Boulevard at the 405 Freeway; the property on the east side of Seal Beach Boulevard near the Service Station; and the parcel opposite Rossmoor Center near Western Federal Savings. The Planning Director stated this information would be available the following day. Councilman Kredell discussed the request for a liquor license in the 100 block of Main Street, and cable TV for the Seal Beach area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Presiding Mayor Weir declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, complained about an offensive odor on the east end of the Right of Way. Mrs. Winters asked about the City Attorney defending members of the City Council in legal actions. The City Attorney responded that if a member of the City Council was named in a legal complaint in the course of his duties as a Councilmember. the City had a le2al obli2ation to defend those members. Councilman Kredell asked that the City proceed with necessary action to eliminate conditlon on certain property in the 500 block of Ocean Avenue. It was the consensus of the Council that the City Manager proceed with such action. Councilman Kredell complimented the Public Works Department regarding cleaning of the sidewalks and repair of the beach sanitizer, and stated that certain areas of the east beach required additional clean up. Mr. Kredell mentioned a shortage of Public Works and Police Department personnel at this time. The City Manager explained the reasons for not hiring replacement personnel at this time. There were no other oral communications; PresidinR Mayor Weir declared oral communications closed. I I I 8-22-77 / 9-12-77 '. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Blackman, Gray Motion carried ~ I , ~-~ .I ~ l~OfficiO clerk of .-: Seal Beach City Council APproved:~ ;hi. ~v Presiding Mayor Attest: , I Seal Beach, California September 12, 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. At the request of the Mayor, Eagle Scouts William LaBar, Peter Roelofs and Stephen Boney led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Wilkinson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Sgt. Lewis, Police Department Asst. Chief Hutain, Fire Department Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant I WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to waive the reading in full of all