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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1978-03-13 - ~ 2-27-78 / 3-13-78 ~~ .. ex-officio clerk of City COI.mci 1 - - APproved~el/JlJ~ ~ V Mayor, ATTESTU I Seal Beach, California March 13, 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, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Wilkinson, Assistant City Engineer I 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 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: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ,ZONING - EDISON TRIANGLE Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider rezoning the 3.5 acre Edison Triangle Site from C-O, Professional Office,;to I C-2, General Commercial. The City Clerk certified that notices had 3-13-78 _ I oeen published and mailed as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planni~g Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. There were no communications from the audience for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the Negative Declaration for the change of zone for the 3.5 acre Edison Triangle. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1031 - ZONING - EDISON TRIANGLE Ordinance Number 1031 was presented to the COl.D1cil by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CHANGING THE ZONE OF THE 3.5 ACRE EDISON TRIANGLE SITE FROM C-O, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, TO C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1031 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1031 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of April 16th through April 22, 1978 as "Volunteer Recognition Week." ORDINANCE NUMBER 1029 - PURCHASING SYSTEM Ordinance Number 1029 was presented to the Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1029 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1029 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2748 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10249 Resolution Number 2748 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10249." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2748 was waived. Mr. Neprud presented the staff report and recommendations I I 3-13-78 " of the Planning Commission, noting that the proposed resolution related to the conversion of an existing four-unit apartment building into a four- unit condominium. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve Resolution Number 2748 as presented., NOES: None Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir Kredell moved, second by Weir, that in-lieu park fees in the amount of $1680 are to be paid at the time of approval of the final tract map. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2749 - DISASTER REJ.IEF FUNDS Resolution Number 2749 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE APPLICATIONS FOR DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2749 was waived. The City Manager presented the staff report and stated that a local agent must be designated to act on behalf of So the city in filing for assistance under the Federal Disaster Relief Act. I Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2749 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2750 - USE and RENTAL SCHEDUhE - SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS Resolution Number 2750 was presented to Council by,title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A USE AND RENTAL SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL SENIOR CITIZEN COMMUNITY BUILDINGS." :By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2750 was waived. Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, reviewed the criteria for use of the senior citizen center and requested that I Section 1, 1- (2) be amended to read "Recreation sponsored programs" deleting the words "for adults 21 years and over". The Council discussed the guidelines for the senior citizen facility use. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2750 and that the Rec;ceation Department be directed to implement the use schedule 3-13-78 as set forth in the resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 1978 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 26696 through 26830 in the amount of $117,539.86 and payroll demands numbered 25608 through 25848 in the amount of $119,174.51 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved Underground Communication Facilities Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and I General Telephone Company for underground telephone systems in Tract 9814 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - INSURANCE RENEWAL Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented an indepth report regarding renewal of the city's general liablilty and auto insurance coverage. Mr. Thomas reviewed the anticipated cost of insurance for the next policy year and outlined options to be considered. Mr. Thomas suggested the Council may wish to consider self-insurance for auto coverage at this time based upon ,the loss experience of the past few ,I years. Mr. Thomas further reported that the, joint powers agreement with the Orange County Cities Risk Management Association for liability coverage for public agencies may be completed in the near future. I Lengthy discussion followed with the Council considering options for adequate insurance coverage. Mr. Robert Day, insurance agent for the city, answered numerous questions posed by the Council. Mr. Day 3-13-78 stated that should the joint powers agreement be finalized in the near future the city could cancel present coverage 'subject to a cancellation penalty. Mr. Day noted that he was investigating another insurance program which provided a $50,000 deductible per claim and stated he would report his findings to the Council by next I, meeting. Discussion continued. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to acquire insurance coverage as set forth in the memorandum dated March 8, 1978, not to exceed $228,000, less the automobile coverage which is to be bound over for the next two week period and that a repor4 be presented at next meeting regarding possible coverage under a $50,000 deductible plan. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, ,Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - C & C BOATS AGREEMENT The,City Manager presented the report regarding the present agreement with C & C Boats for lease of pier facilities, tram services and parking and reviewed the revenue derived from this lease. Councilman Kredell asked for a report of the cost for operation of the tram, cost of repair III, for pier pilings and the~cost of parking per space, before considering the agreement. The City Engineer affirmed that Mr. Hale had offered an additional tram to the City that he had purchased and stated that the City had not accepted the tram to date. Mr. Johnson reported that the tram appeared to be in good condition and could be used as an altemate. No action was taken on this matter. SURFACE LEASE AGREEMENT - SEAL BEACH FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION - RACQUETBALL COURT The City Attomey presented the proposed surface lease with the Seal Beach Firefighters Association for con~truction of a racquetball court at Fire Station No.3. Mr. Coughlan explained that the agreement had been modified to include provisions as directed by the City Council at last meeting. Councilman Gray suggested that no one using the I" racquetball facility should use street parking space and that consideration should be given to providing additional off street parking in the future. Mr. Al Belanger, representing the Firefighters Association, responded to questions from the Council. Councilman Gray asked that paragraph 10 be amended to also include removal of "buildings". Gray moved, second by 3-13-78 , Weir, to approve the Surface Lease Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Firefighters Association with the amendment to paragraph 10, for a term of twenty-five years with a six month termination clause. ,I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried DISCUSSION - RECYCLING CENTER The City Manager reported that the Environmental Quality Control Board had discussed the recycle center and the money derived from its operation and stated that the E.Q.C.B. would be considering this matter again and discussing alternatives for increasing the revenue from the Center and would be making such recommendations. It was the consensus of the Council to hold this matter over until after, the E.Q.C.B. had considered it again. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS The City Manager reported that the gas pump behind the Police Department I had been repaired to avoid any accidental gas spills in the future and also stated that the pump would be removed when the Police Department moved to its new location. Mr. Kredell asked that the beach be cleared of debris f~om the recent storms as soon as possible. Councilman Laszlo asked that the Council consider two resolutions opposing any civilian use of the Los Alamitos Air Base or the Naval Weapons Station and that these resolutions be directed to the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Southern California Association of Governments as stated in the text of the Resolutions. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2751 and RESOLUTION NUMBER 2752 - OPPOSING ANY CIVILIAN AVIATION USE OF LOS ALAMlTOS AIR BASE OR WEAPONS STATION Resolutions Numbered 2751 and 2752 were presented to Council and read in full by Councilman Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY J:, .! COUNCIL STATING ITS CATEGORICAL OPPOSITION TO ANY CIVILIAN AVIATION USE OF THE LOS ALAMlTOS AIR BASE OR SEAL BEACH WEAPONS STATION EITHER FOR LIGHT GENERAL AVIATION OR COMMERCIAL JET AIRCRAFT." Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolutions Number 2751 and 2752 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 3-13-78 ~. l ,- Councilman Laszlo suggested a future discussion of this city's membership in S.C.A.G. Councilman Gray discussed the Council Agenda Action Calendar and commended the City Manager and the staff for their recommendations regarding budget reductiona, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Lawrence Peters, 211 Ocean Avenue, spoke regarding a petition submitted to the Council last meeting requesting a Police Department sub-station in the downtown area. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, spoke regarding liability for injuries resulting from sidewalk damage, the cost to the city of placing animals in the Orange County Shelter, and keeping animals in the holding pens at the Public Works facility. Mrs. Winters also suggested improvements to the Public Works holding pens. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION The Council recessed to Executive Personnel Session at 10:23 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:03 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. The Mayor reported that the Council had discussed personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:04 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir ,NOES: None Motion carried City Clerk a ex-officio clerk of ~t~e Seal Beach City Council APproved:~E~, Ma J - ...v yor Attest: I I I