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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-03-27 3-27-78,' Seal Beach, California March 27, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:09 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 Also Present: Mr. Courtemarch, City Manager Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Wilkinson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant WAIVER OF FULL READING Gray 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 I 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 PROCLAMATION Mayor Blackman proclaimed April 10, 1978 as "Communications Day". ORDINANCE NUMBER 1031 - ZONING - EDISON TRIANGLE Ordinance Number 1031 was presented to Council for second reading 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 adopt I Ordinance Number 1031 as presented. AYES': Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1032 - TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING COVERS ION OF APARTMENTS TO CONDOMINIUMS Ordinance Number 1032 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL~,B~CH, CALIFORNIA, PROHIBITING TEMPORARILY, THE 3-27-78 CONVERSION OF APARTMENTS TO CONDOMINIUMS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF, AND DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY" was considered by the Council at the request of Councilman Laszlo. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1032 was waived. There was a large representation present in the audience from the Rossmoor Park Apartments. Council discussed the issue at length with concern expressed that the Planning Commission had not made their final decision and that they would be considering the Tentative Tract Map, the Conditional Use Permit and the Variance on April 5th. The owner of the Rossmoor Park Apartments spoke in support of the application. Several members of the audience spoke in favor of the moratorium. After further discussion, Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt urgency Ordinance Number 1032 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Blackman, Gray, Weir Motion failed Mayor Blackman declared a recess at 10:10 p.m. The City COlmcil reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order, RESOLUTION NUMBER 2753 - ESTABLISHING SALARY RATE - PAINTER Resolution Number 2753 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RATE FOR THE POSITION. OF PAINTER." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2753 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2753 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2754 - APPROVING APPLICATION - COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER PROPERTY Resolution Number 2754 was presented to COlDlcil by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT FOR A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ACQUIRING A NINE ACRE PARCEL COMMONLY KNOW AS THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SITE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2754 was waived. The City Manager stated that the proposed resolution and application was for a 'I 1 I 3-27-78 . " $50,000 State Coastal Conservancy Grant to study the feasibility of acquiring the Department of Water and Power property for open space recreational use with the construction of a small convention center 1 ap.d the development of preliminary design alternatives. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, explained that eligible projects must be consistent with the California Coastal Act and that the study could be expanded to include other uses if the Council so determined. It was clarified that the city was not under any financial obligation in applying for this grant nor is the city obligated to implement the findings of this study. Councilman Gray suggested the study include a partial use of the land for r,esidential. Lengthy discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2754 as presented. AYES: NOES: CONSENT CALENDAR Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Motion carried I Weir moved, second by Blackman, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 1978 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 26831 through 26988 in the amount of $161.824.78 and payroll demands numbered 25849 through 26086 in the amount of $118,970.84 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved the plans and specifications for a night lighting system for Gummere Park, Project No. 476, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for III bids. D. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk for Project No. 475, Shapell Park Basketball Court Improvements, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., March 21, 1978 as follows: Sully-Miller Contracting Co. $5697.50 .. ,~-27-78 ,R. J. Noble Co.,, , John W. Tiedemann Co. $6160.00 $6636.00 .'1.' Awarded the contract for Project No. 475, Shapell Park Basketball Court Improvements to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the unit prices bid, rejected I all other bids and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. E... Approved the specifications for a van-type vehicle for the Engineering Department and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, LasziLo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - LIABILITY INSURANCE Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented the report regarding renewal of the city's liability insurance and including automobile coverage for an annual premium of $163,000 with a self-insurance retention of $75,000. Mr. Thomas explained that under this coverage it would be claims control procedure, and stated that proposals would be obtained I necessary to establish a liability insurance reserve fund and a from firms specializing in claims control which would also include legal counsel, for those claims under the self-insurance retention, the cost of this service estimated at $15,000 annually. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to ratify the liability insurance coverage as outlined in the City Manager's memorandum dated March 22, 1978. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Gray suggested that proposals be submitted for consideration of the Council by more than one broker in the future. REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT SUB-STATION Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department, presented an in-depth report I outlining the costs for establishing a Police Department sub-station in the downtown area of the City. Chief Cibbarelli stated that a sub-station would not be cost effective and reported that options are being considered such as changes in scheduling and deployment, a revised beach patrol for the summer season and possible placement of call boxes on Main Street. Chief Cibbarelli affirmed that this area 3-27-78 I of the City would be receiving the same level of service it does now when the Department is moved. There was no action on this matter. REPORT - NEWSPAPER RECYCLE CENTER Mr. Norm Wilkinson, Assistant City Engineer, reported on the newspaper recycling center located in the Safeway Shopping Center, as had been discussed by the Environmental Quality Control Board and presented their recommendations to the Council. Mr. Wilkinson explained that the newspaper recycling center has not generated any revenue for the city during the past year and reported that the paper receptacle is now in~storage as a result of the Shopping Center request that it be removed from that area. Mr. Wilkinson stated it would not be economical for the city crews to provide newspaper pick ups as is done in other larger cities and also stated that the city's disposal company had been contacted and they did not indicate an interest in a newspaper pickup coordinated with the trash pickup. Mayor Blackman suggested that local civic organizations be contacted for possible interest in collecting the newspapers as an ongoing fund raising project and asked that the staff report the response back to the Council. There was no action on this matter. REPORT - OIL BOAT LANDING OPERATION COSTS The City Manager presented a report of costs associated with the operation of the oil boat landing at the end of the Municipal Pier used by C & C Boats, which included the cost of tram operation, cost of oil boat landing maintenance and parking lot costs, detailed in his memorandum dated March 22, 1978. Councilman Gray suggested negotiation with Mr. Hale regarding the operation of the tram. There was no action on this matter. I I APPOINTMENT - RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD Councilman Weir moved to appoint Christine Agur, 11 Marina Drive, M-4 to the Relocation Appeals Board. Mayor Blackman seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Laszlo asked that Old Ranch Country Club be contacted 3-27-78 " I~ regarding repair of the chain link fence downed by the recent storms. Councilman Kredell spoke regarding sand replenishment, cleaning the storm debris from the beach areas and also suggested the sand berm be lowered. Mayor Blackman spoke regarding recreational vehicle permits soon to be issued and suggested the permits not reflect the name and address of the vehicle owner. Mayor Blackman also stated complaints had been received regarding motorcycle noise behind the Marina Hill, Councilman Kredell complained about the sand buildup on the Seal Way sidewalk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral cOmDPJnications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, spoke regarding charges for animals placed in the County Animal Shelter and also suggested improvements to the animal holding pens at the city yard. Jack Smith, 1405 Seal Way, complained about sand and water puddles on the Seal Way sidewalk. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, April 4, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. for the canvass of the vote. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion Carried None of , Approved: ~~",e~'Jf~ Mayor Attest: I I I