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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-04-10 4-4-78 / 4-10-78 1:ZZ: I ex-officio clerk of City Council ATTEST: ~. Mayor Pro mpore I Approved: Seal Beach, Califomia April 10, 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 I ~~ Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, 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 I NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of April 18 through April 23, 1978 as "National Coin Week". 4-10- 78 Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of April, 1978 as "Public Schools Month". I APPOINTMENTS - RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD Mayor Blackman asked that members of the Council submit appointments to this Board at next meeting. The Mayor noted that several persons had indicated to him their interest in serving on the Relocation Appeals Board. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1034 - ESTABLISHING LIABILITY INSURANCE RESERVE FUND Ordinance Number 1034 was presented to the Council for first reading by ti tie "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-92 ESTABLISHING A LIABItITY INSURANCE RESERVE FUND." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1034 was waived. Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, reported that the proposed ordinance established a liability insurance reserve fund to cover payment of claims up to the self-insurance retention of $75,000 and as required lDlder the current insurance coverage. Mr. Thomas explained the options available in determining the initial amount of deposit into the fund and recommended that amount be $300,000 which would cover the maximmn exposure in anyone year. Discussion followed. COlDlcilman Gray asked that Sec. 1"(b) of the proposed ordinance be amended to read "all payments from this fund to be approved by the City COlDlcil." Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1034 as amended and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Mr. Thomas clarified that the money appropriated to this reserve fund would'come from the General Fund and that it would be eaming interest for the city while in reserve. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2759 - GARY F. BUZZARD - 1978 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Resolution Number 2759 was presented to COlDlcil and read in full by Mayor Blackman, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING GARY F. BUZZARD AS THE "1978" CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR." Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2759 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I I .4-10-78 ". - NOES: None Motion carried Mr. Buzzard was introduced by Mayor Blackman and received congratulations and a round of applause from those present. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2760 - COMPLETION - PROJECT 445-B - STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT 9814 Resolution N1.DIIber 2760 was presented to Council by title "A 1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 445B, STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 9814, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN GLOBE CONSTRUCTION & MARTIN PLOTKIN (JOINT VENTURE) AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By tmanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2760 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2760 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2761 - COMPLETION - PROJECT NO 417 - COLLEGE PARK EAST NOISE/SAFETY BARRIER Resolution Number 2761 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 417, COLLEGE PARK EAST NOISE/SAFETY BARRIER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN McCUTCHEON-PETERSON AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2761 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2761 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. 27, 1978 and the regular adjourned meeting of April I A. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1978 as presented. B. Approved regular demands n1.Dllbered 26989 through 27200 in the amount of $369,754.42 and payroll demands numbered 26087 through 26351 in the amount of $124,684.17 as approved by the Finance Committee 4-10-78 , " I and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for same. C. Authorized granting a license to the Southern California Edison Company for the underground electrical service to the First Street Beach Complex and authorized the Mayor to execute the License on behalf of the City. D. Ratified the West Orange County Water Board budget in the amount of $22,022. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried DISCUSSION - MARINA PALACE SITE DEVELOPMENT Councilman Laszlo requested that discussion of a motel or hotel development on this property be presented to the Council. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, reported that this 2.78 acre parcel of land was within the boundaries of the Redevelopment Agency and that the property was presently zoned C-l, Service Commercial. Mr. Neprud stated that a zone 'change would be requiTed for motel or hotel use. Mr. Neprud also reported that the State Lands Commission had recently entered into agreement for development of a privately owned recreational complex on this site. Councilman Weir spoke in favor of motel development and recommended the zoning be changed to allow that use. Mayor Blackman indicated he favored the recreational complex development. Discussion followed. Councilman Gray suggested that an analysis be prepared shOWing the possible revenue to be derived from a motel development versus a recreational complex, to be studied by the Council prior to the actual submittal of the recreational complex plans to the City. There was no formal action on this matter. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Laszlo asked that the Bixby Ranch Company be contacted regarding repair of the fence a~ong the golf course that had been damaged in recent storms. The Planning Director reported that the golf driving range has been closed and that no plans had been submitted to date for a new fence. It was the consensus of the Council that a letter be forwarded to Old Ranch Country Club from the City Manager and/or'the City Attorney requesting that the fence be repaired. Councilman Laszlo referred to the grant application to the California Coastal Conservancy for a feasibility I I - .. - 4-10-78 study of the use for the Department of Water and Power property and asked that the word "cultural" be included in the descTiption of the small convention center within that application. By including cultural facilities within the development, additional sources of funding might be available for such a project. The City Council agreed to Mr. Laszlo's request by consensus. In response to a Council query, the City Manager stated that the Council would be requested to set a hearing date for consideration of the Tentative Tract Map for the Rossmoor PaTk Apartments at the next Council meeting. Mayor Blackman mentioned a news article regarding a Young Adult Conservancy whereby persons are assigned to qualifying clean up projects that have resulted from the winter storms and suggested it may be worthwhile to look into. Councilman Kredell asked that an application be filed for disaster loans and fOT beach sand replenishment. Councilamn Kredell also discussed beach cleaning operations and asked that the sand berm be lowered, The City Engineer explained that beach clean up had been delayed by additional storms and a shortage of personnel. Councilman Krede11 also discussed the Marina Community Center tennis court improvements and complained that vehicles parking in alleys were not being ticketed. The Police Chief stated he would look into this matter. Mayor Blackman stated he had received complaints about weeds on the nOTth side of Pacific Coast Highway: Councilman Kredell asked that he be notified of incidents in Districts One as soon as possible. Councilman Gray suggested discussion of the C & C Boats contract at next meeting and noted the possibility of Mr. Hale taking over the tram operation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Elaine Meyer, 12200 Montecito Road, stated she was speaking on behalf of the Rossmoor Park Apartmentstenants and stated their intent to recall Councilman Gray and to fil e a taxpayers suit against the Ci ty . There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjoum the meeting at 9:23 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I 1 I 4-10-78 / 4-24-78 '-" :..:-... ex-officio clerk of City Council APproved:~e~ Mayor I Attest: Seal Beach, Califomia April 24, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:10 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 I Absent: None Also Present: Mr. Courtemarch, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Parrington, Special Legal Counsel Mr. Johnso~,City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Laszlo, 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 I NOES: None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD Mayor Blackman appointed Mr. Trevor Spruston, 405 Crystal Place, to the Relocation Appeals Board for the Trailer Park. It was the consensus of the Council to affirm Mayor Blackman's appointment.