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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-09-12 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 -, -9-12-77 " . 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, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Gray APPOINTMENTS - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE The City Manager explained that seven appointments were to be made to the Project Area Committee and that the Council could reappoint the present members or appoint new members to the Committee. Councilman Kredell moved to hold the appointments over to next meeting. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Gray PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of September 17 ,through September 23, 1977 as "Constitution Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of September 18 through September 24, 1977 as "Leukemia Week." RESOLUTION NUMBER 2692 - HONORING MITCHELL JOHATHAN SIMON - EAGLE SCOUT' Resolution Number 2692 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING MITCHELL JOHATHAN SIMON FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Councilman Laszlo requested that this Resolution be passed at this time and presented to Mr. Simon at the next meeting. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2692 was waived. Weir moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2692 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir' NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Gray I I I 9-12-77 ..; b" " RaSOLUTION'NUMBER 2693 - HONORING STEPHEN W. BONEY - EAGLE SCOUT Resolution Number 2693 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 I STEPHEN W. BONEY FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Weir moved, second by KredeU, to adopt Resolution Number 2693 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The Resolution was presented to Mr. Boney with congratulations from the Council. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1018 -,AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 'RETIREMENT SYSTEM Ordinance Number 1018 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN I 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 by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1018 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1019 - NEWSRACK ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Ordinance Number 1019 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO NEWSRACKS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance I Number 1019 was waived. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1019 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried .... '; 9-12-77 PROPOSED ORDINANCE - FIREWORKS Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to hold the proposed ordinance over to next meeting for consideration by the full Council. It was the consensus of the Council that reports from the Fire Department and the Police Department regarding use of fireworks on July 4th and the Labor Day weekend be provided to the Council for study. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2694 ~ HONORING 'PETER MADSEN - PLANNING COMMISSIONER Resolution Number 2694 was presented to Council and read in full by the City Manager entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEA( BEACH HONORING PETER MADSEN FOR HIS SERVICE TO 'THE COMMUNITY AS A MEMBER OF THE SEAL BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION." Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2694 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2695 - RISK 'MANAGEMENT - LIABILITY INSURANCE Resolution Number 2695 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, TO PROVIDE PARTIAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARD CREATION OF A JOINT POWERS AGENCY THAT WILL MINIMIZE THE COST OF CERTAIN RISKS FOR ORANGE COUNTY CITIES." By unanimous consent, full reading of ,Resolution Number 2695 was waived. Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented the staff report and reviewed the progress to date in the formation of a Joint Powers Agency investigating reducing cost of risk liability insurance for cities. Mr. Thomas stated the proposed resolution provided for appropriation of $500 from the Liability Insurance Account as this city's share of consultant fees for final preparation of a Joint Powers Agreement. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2695 as presented. I I I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Gray Motion carried 9-12-77 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2696 - APPRECIATION TO. SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER POST Resolution Number 2696 was presented to Council by title '~ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPLORER POST FOR ITS I DONATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE TO THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2696 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2696 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Mayor Blackman asked that appreciation of the Council be conveyed to each member of the Explorer Post. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2697 - APPOINTING GARY E. JOHNSON - CITY ENGINEER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER and 'SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS Resolution Number 2697 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION I, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING CITY ENGINEER, TRAFFIC ENGINEER, AND SUPERINTENOENT OF STREETS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2264." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2697 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2697 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2698 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION - PROJECT NO. 443 - CONSTRUCTION OF CITY YARD Resolution Number 2698 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 443, CONSTRUCTION I OF CITY YARD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN WILLENS & BERTISCH CO., INC. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2698 was waived. The City Manager stated that the contractor would not receive final contract payment until each phase of the project had been accepted by the City Engineer. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2698 as presented. " 9-12-77 #... ". AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kredell requested Items "0", "E" and "L" removed from the I Mayor Blackman requested Item "A" removed from the Consent Calendar; Consent Calendar; and a member of the audience requested Item "K" removed from the Consent Calendar. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "0", "E", "K" and "L" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 24625 through 24844 in the amount of $455,148.55 and payroll demands numbered 22519 through 22804 in the amount of $133,274.47 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Received and filed the memorandum from the Environmental Quality Control Board Secretary I regarding E.Q.C.B. repeal of support of LNG Terminal in Los Angeles Harbor. F. Approved the plans and specifications for the construction of the Marina Park Tennis Courts' and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. G. Denied the claim of Jane H. Tadokoro for personal property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. H. Denied the claim of Howard W. Andrews, Jr. for personal property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. III I. Denied the claim of Ms. Betty Oneyear for personal injury and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. J. Authorized the City Manager to request proposals for providing janitorial services to city buildings as 9-12-77 ,. I recommended by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "A"'- 'APPROVAL OP'MINUTES Mayor Blackman stated he would abstain from voting on the approval of the Council minutes of August 22, 1977 as he was absent from that meeting. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting ,of August 22, 1977 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSTAIN: Blackman ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ITEM liD" - PURCHASE - LIFEGUARD JEEP The Council discussed the purchase of a new beach vehicle for the Lifeguard Department and the possibility of delaying the purchase until a later time. Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards, reported the amount of beach activity during the winter season and further noted the length of time for delivery of a new vehicle and the probable increase in purchase price, and recommended purchase of the vehicle at this time. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to hold this item over for consideration at next meeting. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray ITEM "E" - CITY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Motion car:i'ied 1 I The City Manager reported that the cost for telephone service has increased considerably and recommended retaining an independent firm to evaluate the city's telephone system and make recommendations where savings could be made. Discussion followed. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to request the telephone company survey the city's telephone system and make recommendations prior to engaging an outside firm to conduct said survey. 9-12-77 fI- - - AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ITEM ilK" - COMMUNICATION - GOLDEN RAIN FOUNDATION " UTILITY USERS TAX' Mr. George Supple, 1605 Merion Way, 41-F. President of the Golden Rain Foundation, spoke regarding cancellation: of the city's Utility Users Tax, referring to his communication" dated September 7, 1977 and a resolution of the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Supple referred to recent increases in assessed valuation, reviewed the city's tax rate for past years, discussed the paramedic services budget and expressed concern regarding the status of certain city reserve funds. Mr. Supple spoke for reduction of the city's debts rather than increased services and suggested that provision for reducing some city obligations could be included in the Housing and Community Development Questionnaire Regarding Possible Activities for 1978-79. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the letter and resolution from the Board of Directors of the Golden Rain Foundation, Leisure World, and that the City Manager and the Finance Director meet with Mr. Supple for further study of the concerns presented. ITEM "L" - CITY MANAGER VACATION In response to Councilman Kredell, the City Manager stated that the City Manager's staff automobile would be utilized by his staff in his absence. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the request to excuse the City Manager from attending the October 10, 1977 City Council meeting. AYES: Blackman. Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried 'VOTING 'DELEGATE - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 'CONFERENCE Weir moved, second by Laszlo, that Mayor Blackman be designated as the city's voting delegate and that Mayor ProTempore Gray be designated as the alternate voting delegate for the League of California Cities Conference, General Business Session. I I I 9-12-77 , - AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I REPORT - PARK and RECREATION LAND DEDICATION OR IN LIEU FEES - SUBDIVISIONS Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and reviewed the present city requirements for payment of in lieu fees and dedication of parkland for subdivisions. Council discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Blackman, to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for study of increasing the parkland dedication and in lieu fee requirements based upon the square foot land values listed in the Planning Director's memorandum. Councilman Laszlo requested that the Planning Commission also consider land values of $3.25 and $4.25 per square foot and/or appraised value of the property. It was the consensus of the Council to amend the motion to include Mr. Laszlo's request. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried REPORT - PROPOSED CHANGES TO ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE Police Chief Cibbarelli presented the report regarding changes to the Seal Beach City Code relating to Animal Control. Chief Cibbarelli noted that the recommendations were presented in two parts: Part "A" were the changes agreed upon by the Police Department and the Animal Control Committee; and Part "B" were the proposed changes where the Police Department did not concur with the Animal Control Committee recommendations. Mayor Blackman stated that it was the consensus of the Council to delete all reference to "cats" from Section 3.,.10.14. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Animal I Control Committee, reviewed the recommended changes to the Animal Control Ordinance. Ira Cohen, 1125 Fathom Avenue, questioned several proposed changes. Lengthy discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to refer this matter to the City Attorney for further review and preparation of an ordinance to include items in Part "A" which were modified through discussion this evening, i.e. deletion 1__ 9-12-77 to any reference of "cats" in Section 3-10.14; further definition of "vicious animals" and "without provocation" in Section 3-2; clarification of requirement for breeding permit; review of section "Feeding of Domestic Cats Gone Wild"j furtner clarification of "Transportation of Unwanted Pets"; and, that license fees are to remain the same as presently set forth. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried APPOINTMENT - AD HOC ANIMAL CONTROL COMMITTEE Weir moved, second by Blackman, to declare the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee seat of Art Brown vacant and-to appoint Charles W. Harden, 920 Driftwood Avenue, to fill that vacancy. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried REPORT - CODE ENFORCEMENT Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented an indepth report regarding Code enforcement as requested by the City Council. Mr. Neprud reviewed the present procedures and explained the various options available for City Council consideration as: 1) present procedures initiated by complaint and investigated as time permits; 2) record check at t.he time property is listed for sale; 3) full house inspection at the time property is sold; and 4) inspection and licensing of all multifamily residences on a yearly basis. The Council discussed the options at length and the legal procedures involved. It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report and to continue to study the options for a future code enforcement program. REPORT - LOT COVERAGE Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented a report regarding the maximum permitted lot coverage in College Park East, College Park West and Marina Hill areas and reviewed the background of lot coverage revisions in the past. Councilman Laszlo spoke for a complete review of permitted lot coverage in the city and moved to I I I 9-12-77 , direct the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing to study 45% maximum permitted lot coverage for College Park East with an optional 5% open patio and also consideration of 45% lot coverage for College Park West. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. I AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried AWARD OF BID - STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT 445B Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., September 8, 1977 for Storm Drain Improvements at the old city yard site, Project 445B as follows: Globe Construction & Martin Plotkin J.V. Kershaw Construction IEC Co & Keith E. Card J.V. G.B. Cooke Kral - D. G. J.V. Burch Engineering Construction Mac-Well Co. $ 88,460.00 100,815.00 105,531. 50 105,877.00 129,389.00 143,470.00 166,356.00 Weir moved, second by Blackman, to award the bid for Storm Drain I Improvements to the old city yard site, P~oject 445B, to Globe Construction & Martin Plotkin, Joint Venture, in the amount of $88,460.00 for the unit prices bid as the lowest responsible bidder, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried AWARD OF BID - DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS -'PROJECT 445A Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., September 8, 1977, for the Demolition of Buildings at the old city yard site, Project 445A, as follows: I Charlie Gann Cleveland Wrecking Goldbar Land Clearing & Wrecking Company $ 490.00 4840.00 7800.00 Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to award the bid for Demolition of Buildings at the old city yard site, Project 445A, to Charlie Gann, in the amount of $490.00 for the lump sum bid, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 9-12-77 AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray CONSULTING SERVICES Motion carried The City Manager reported that the proposal of the special consultant for the city yard subdivision project had been withdrawn. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to receive and file the report from the City Engineer. AYES: Blackman, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray REPORT - EXCLUSION OF NORTH SEAL BEACH Motion carried I Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager, presented an indepth report regarding the feasibility study requested by the City Council to determine the economic ramifications if all property north of Westminster Avenue (except the Naval Weapons Station) were excluded from the corporate limits of the City of Seal Beach and reviewed the assumed-budget for the new city if such an exclusion were to occur. Mr. Courtemarche I reviewed the involved procedures for exclusion of territory from an incorporated city as outlined in the communication from the Local Agency Formation Commission dated March 9, 1977. The Council discussed certain aspects of the report; no action was taken on this matter. REPORT - HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT Gilbert Nelsen, 1001 Seal Way, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Control Board, presented a report dated August 12, 1977 concerning a Historic Preservation Element for the City of Seal Beach and presented a resolution of the Environmental Quality Control Board recommending same. The Council discussed the recommendations of the E.Q.C.B. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance incorporating the recommendations of the Environmental Quality Control Board for consideration of the Council. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Gray Motion carried . I 9-12-77 , . ". COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Mayor Blackman spoke regarding the design ,of the new banner on Main Street. Councilman Kredell complained about the condition of properties located at 5th Street and Ocean Avenue and on 17th Street. I Mr. Courtemarche reported that clean up had begun on the 5th and Ocean property and that proceedings had been initiated to correct conditions at the 17th Street location. Councilman Laszlo referred to a program for consolidation of health services for the elderly into one area, noting that St. Mary's and Memorial Hospitals in Long Beach were participating at this time and asked that the Council communicate their support of the program to the City of Long Beach. Councilman Weir stated that he was aware of the program, that he hoped Los Alamitos Hospital would be included in the program and that he would keep the Council informed of the progress of this Program. In response to Councilman Kredell the City Manager reported that the city had not as yet checked into the Newport Beach beach sanitizer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS III There were no oral communications from the audience. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL and LEGAL SESSIONS The Council recessed to Executive Legal and Executive Personnel Sessions at 11:33 p.m. The Council reconvened at 12:45 a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. The Mayor reported that Councilman Kredell had asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting. Mayor Blackman reported that the Council had discussed meet and confer arrangements and legal matters. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1020 - CITY CLERK COMPENSATION Ordinance Number 1020 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK AND AMENDING THE I CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1020 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1020 and that it be passed to second reading. It was noted that the salary for the City Clerk had been established at $1150.00 per month. . - '. ' 9-12-77 / 9-26-77 / 10-10-77 AYES: Blackman, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Kredell Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 12:49 a.m. I AYES: Blackman, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Kredell Motion carried ex-officio clerk of City Council Approved: ~e~ Mayor I Seal Beach, California September 26, 1977 The Seal Beach City Council regular meeting of September 26, 1977 was adjourned due to lack of quorum. City Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the Seal Beach City Council Seal Beach, California October 10, 1977 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:16 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo Councilmen Gray and Weir Absent: