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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-01-09 1-9-78 ..: ...- '. ' Seal Beach, California January 9, 1978 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 Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I Absent: Councilman Weir It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that Mr. Weir's absence from ~he meeting be excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director AGENDA AMENDED Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to amend the agenda to include a presentation to Michael Rush, Eagle Scout, an appointment to the Project Area Committee and a resolution regarding the County Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency, as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried PRESENTATION - MICHAEL RUSH - EAGLE SCOUT Councilman Gray presented Resolution Number 2699 to Michael Rush and commended him for his achievements in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The Council congratulated Michael Rush and introduced his parents to those present. Pictures of the presentation were taken. 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 of such ordinance or resolution. I that title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: I~eir Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1027 - PARKING - OVERSIZE and NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES Ordinance Number 1027. was presented to Council for first reading by 1-9-78 ."J. title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING THE OVERNIGHT PARKING OF OVERSIZE AND NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS, AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1027 was waived. The City I. Manager presented the staff report, stating that as a result of numerous complaints about recreational vehicle parking, the staff held public meetings to receive citizen input and the matter had also been considered by the city's Traffic Committee and that the proposed ordinance was a result of the information received. Mayor Blackman expressed concern for citizens not having a parking area for these vehicles within a reasonable distance from their homes. Councilman Gray stated that as a-result of a similar problem in the Leisure World area, a parking complex was developed for those oversized vehicles. Mr. Gray suggested that such a parking area could be developed by private business. The Council briefly discussed similar ordinances in other cities and the legal aspects of enforcing such an ordinance. Councilman Laszlo stated he felt the majority of the residents in the College Park East I area were in favor of restricting oversized vehicle parking on city streets and cited safety as the main factor. Several members of the audience expressed their opinions for and against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Blackman asked for a show of hands from the audience which indicated 7 persons in favor and 15 persons against the proposed ordinance. A petition containing approximately 60 signatures of College Park East residents supporting the ordinance was presented for the record. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1027 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo NOES: Blackman I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to place the question of banning recreational vehicles from parking on city streets on the June ballot, and that the City Attorney and the City Clerk be directed to prepare the proper wording for same. The City Attorney clarified that the question could be placed on the ballot as an advisory measure. Councilman Gray , ,,1-9- 78 , . . stated he felt this type of action should be held until the ordinance. had passed into law. Discussion followed. With consent of the second Councilman Kredell withdrew his motion and asked that placing this matter on the June ballot be included for consideration of the Council on the next Council agenda. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2734 - SALARY and WAGE SCHEDULE - MISCELLANEOUS EMPLOYEES Resolution Number 2734 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE AND OTHER PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2734 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2734 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2735 - COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY Resolution Number 2735 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2735 was waived. Mr. Gray reported that the Board of Supervisors had reconsidered their original decision for appointments as the Solid .. Waste Enforcement Agency and the proposed resolution reflected the revised designation, and recommended Council approval of the resolution. Mr. Gray stated he still felt that at the end of the first organizational year, the Board of Supervisors should consider placing three elected representatives on the Agency and asked Council support in conveying I those feelings to the Board. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to support Mr. Gray's recommendation that three elected representatives be members of the Enforcement Agency and that this recommendation be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors in a cover letter over Mr. Gray's signature with the resolution. 1-9-78 .. ,. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo None Weir Motion carried I Gray moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2735 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir APPOINTMENT - PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE Motion carried Mayor Blackman moved to appoint James Cooley, 333 - 1st Street, E-3ll, to fill the vacancy on the Project Area Committee created by the resignation of Mr. Lewis, for term ending September 1980. Councilman Gray seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilman Kredell asked that Items "C", "D" and "E" be removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Gray asked that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except items flA">> "C">> "D" and "Err as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 25990 through 26105 in the amount of $160,258.41 and payroll demands numbered 24708 through 24926 in the amount of $129,076.03 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo None Weir Motion carried Items Removed "From The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Gray asked that the minutes be corrected to reflect that the City Manager had been directed to meet with the Long Beach city staff 1-9-78 and a College Park West citizens group regarding the fishing problem in the College Park West area prior to January 10th. The City Manager reported that he had not been able to arrange a meeting time compatible with those persons concemed however, would continue to try to arrange the meeting regarding this problem. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the regular I meeting of December 27, 1977 as corrected. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "C" - CLAIMS - CHO K. KIll, IRENA and HENRYK WARNO, JOHN JONES - PROPERTY DAMAGE The City Manager clarified that all claims for an amount over the city's deductible were required to be forwarded to the city's insurance carrier. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to deny the claims of Mr. Cho K. Kiu, Irena and Henryk Warno and Mr. John Jones for property damages and refer the same to the city's insurance AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I carrier. NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "D" - REVISION - FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM The City Manager reported that the staff had reviewed the Federal Aid Urban System maps and recommended including a future street from the extension of First Street to Westminster Avenue. Mr. Courtemarche clarified that streets included on the System are eligible for consideration for funding under the FAU program. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the filing of a request to revise the Federal Aid Urban (FAU) System. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion ca=ied ITEM "E" - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - HARBOR PATROL SERVICES - SUNSET AQUATIC PARK The Council discussed services provided to Sunset Aquatic Park and the annual revenue received by the City. The City Manager stated 1-9-78 I the agreement for Harbor Patrol Services was at no cost to the City. Blackman moved, second by Kredell, to approve the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange to provide Harbor Patrol Services by the County for Sunset Aquatic Park. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried LEASE OF LAND - RACQUETBALL COURT - FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION The City Manager reported that the Firefighters Association had requested leasing 850 square feet of land adjacent to Fire Station No. 3 from the Ci ty to construct handball and racquetball courts. Mr. Courtemarche clarified that the Association would pay all construction costs for the facility and that a lease of the land could be provided for a nominal annual fee. The Council expressed concerns regarding the length of time for such a lease and possible future use of that land for Station expansion. It was noted that the facility would be available for fire personnel only. The City Attorney recommended that the Fire Association be required to provide liability insurance as part of the lease naming the city as co-insured. Al Bellanger, President of the Firefighters Association, offered to provide additional information for Council consideration and suggested that the facility could be utilized by the Recreation Department sometime in the future. It was the consensus of the Council to hold over this item for more information and study by the Council. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS The City Manager reported that he expected to be in contact with the California Coastal Conservancy by mid-January regarding the Department of Water and Power property. Councilman Kredell stated he was in receipt of a letter regarding sale of a trailer in the Trailer Park and asked that the City Manager investigate the complaint. Councilman Laszlo asked for a report on Trailer Park negotiations and progress. Mr. Courtemarche reported that the auctioneering firm handling the sale of the city yard lots had received numerous requests for information and that the firm was conducting an advertising campaign in several newspapers. Councilman Kredell suggested placing an advertising I I' 1-9-78 / 1-23-78 billboard on the Marina Palace Site regarding the city yard lot sale. The City Manager stated this would require State permission and that he would look into the request. Councilman Laszlo asked to receive an advertising brochure from the auctioneering firm. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, asked if there would be early budget study sessions to obtain greater input prior to the budget hearings. The City Manager reported that to date discussion had focused on a revised budget format. The City Manager reported that the Jarvis Initiative had apparently qualified for the June ballot and noted the effect it would have on cities if it were to pass. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Gray moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede1l, Laszlo NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried of - - Approved: ~e84~Y-rt::l Mayor ATTEST: ~/CJltf WI"; V ty rk Seal Beach, California January 23, 1978 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. 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