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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-05-08 4-24-78 I 5-8-78 ,," -". Approved: ~e~ Attest: Mayor I Seal Beach, California May 8, 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 I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attomey Mr. Johns~, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department 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 NOES: None Motion carried .1 PUBLIC HEARING - UUP-1-77 - MASTER WATER METER SYSTEM - SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider modifying a condition imposed on unclassified Use Permit UUP-1-77 dealing with use of a master water meter system. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this matter. Mr. Neprud, 5-8-78 .. Planning 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. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2763 - APPROVING MODIFICATION - UUP-1-77 - MASTER WATER METER SYSTEM - SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK Resolution Number 2763 was presented to the COl.Ulcil by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE MODIFICATION OF A CONDITION IMPOSED ON UNCLASSIFIED USE PERMIT UUP-l-77 TO ALLOW THE USE OF A MASTER WATER METER SYSTEM IN LIEU OF INDIVIDUAL WATER METERS IN THE SEAL BEACH TRAILER PARK." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2763 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2763 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed May 13, 1978 as "Fire Service Recognition I Day." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of May, 1978 as "Mental Health Month" and the week of May 14 through May 18, 1978 as "Suicide Prevention Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of May, 1978 as "Poppy Month" and May 20 and May 21, 1978 as "Poppy Days." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of May, 1978 as "National Hearing and Speech Month." Mr. Reed Havens accepted the Proclamation and expressed appreciation to the Council. M~or Blackman conceded the floor to Councilman Gray for a point of personal privilege. Councilman Gray asked that the issue of the recall and the taxpayers suit referred to at last meeting be I resolved prior to discussion of any other matters on the agenda. . Elaine Meyer, 12200 Montecito Road, served Councilman Gray with the Notice of Intent to Recall and responding to Mr. Gray's question, stated that the taxpayers suit was only being considered. It was the order of th~ Mayor with consent of Council that the matter of the recall and the lawsuit would not be an issue of reference during the remainder of the meeting. .: "~<-5-8-78 Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, that the Council meeting be moved to McGaugh School because it was apparent that people wishing to attend this meeting was more than over the capacity of the Council Chambers. Councilman Gray expressed concem for the people attending this regular meeting wishing to speak to other agenda items. Mayor Blackman asked the audience if there were persons wishing to speak on specific issues other than the condominium conversfuon. A member of the audience indicated she wished information regarding a claim and two members of the audience stated they wished to address the proposed ordinance relating to wheeled vehicles on sidewalks. Mayor Blackman stated that those items would be considered first on the agenda and notified the audience before the vote was taken on the motion and informed the audience that the address of McGaugh School was Seal Beach Boulevard at Bolsa Avenue. Roll call on the motion: I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Motion carried I The meeting adjourned to McGaugh School at 8:50 p.m. City Clerk's note for the record: A notice that this meeting was adjourned to McGaugh School at 8:50 p.m. was posted on the door of the City Council Chambers for the public. The Meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. at McGaugh School with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. The City Clerk called roll and determined all Council members to be present. AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Weir, that Item "B", proposed Ordinance Number 1035, be considered out of order at this time. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1035 - REGULATING SKATEBOARDS AND WHEELED DEVICES Ordinance Number 1035 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS AND WHEELED DEVICES AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15, SECTION 15-19.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance 1 5-8-78 '. Number 1035 was waived. The City Manager clarified for the audience that the proposed ordinance would allow restriction of roller skating as well as skateboarding on certain streets within the City. The City Manager further stated that it ~ould take an action of the I City Council to extend prohibition to streets other than Main Street. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1035 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 7264 - APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10295 - ROSSMOOR PARK APARTMENTS Resolution Number 2764 was presented to the Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10295 FOR CONVERSION OF AN APARTMENT TO A CONDOMINIUM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2764 was waived. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, reported the actions of the Planning Commission and the staff recommendations I and referred to two conditions that may be added to the Resolution (1) requiring 1.5:1 parking spaces for all units; and (2) requiring compliance with tuming radius requirements of the Fire Department. Mayor Blackman stated that although this was not a public hearing members of the audience would be heard in this matter and asked for a show of hands of those who wished to speak in opposition and that the Clerk be directed to allow ten minutes for each speaker. Members of the audience speaking in opposition to the apartment to condominium conversion were: Lee Callan, 12200 Montecito Road; Etta Weeks, 3332 Druid Lane, Rossmoor; Ruth Gold, 12200 Montecito Road; Richard Freedman, Orange County Fair Housing Council; Elain Meyer, 12200 Montecito Road; Lewis Langsom, 4549 Candleberry Avenue. Members I of the audience speaking in support of the matter were: Mrs. Albert Okin, 1442 Merion Way; Ed Deal, Past President of the Long Beach Board of Realtors; and Mr. Robert Hirsch, Rossmoor Park Apartments. Members of the Council posed specific questions to Mr. Hirsch and expressed their viewpoint regarding the conversion. Mayor Blackman allowed Robert Cook to speak to the matter even though discussion from the audience had been concluded and asked whether he was speaking as a member of the Planning Commission _5-8-78 .. or a citizen. Robert Cook indicated he was speaking both as a member of the Planning Commission and a resident of the City and expressed opposition to the conversion. The City Council discussed this matter at length. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the Negative Declaration for construction of a parking structure over an existing carport at 12200 Montecitu Road, Seal Beach. AYES: Blackman, Gr~y, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2764 including the two conditions of approval as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1036 - FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT I Ordinance Number 1036 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 9B, FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT, TO THE SEAL BEACH CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1036 was waived. Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented the staff report and stated that program would have a minimal effect on citizens of Seal Beach however, would not disqualify the city from receiving disaster assistance in the event of flood damage. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1036 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2765 - ORANGE COUNTY SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM Resolution Number 2765 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE ORANGE COUNTY SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM AND THE METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2765 was waived. Mr. Johnso~,City Engineer, tixplained that under this program the city would be eligible for financial aid to be used on streets that are not included in the Federal street system. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2765 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I I 5-8-78 " NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2766 - REQUESTING SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM . FUNDS FOR 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR Resolution Number 2766 was presented to Council by title, "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF .-ORANGE TO ALLOCATE SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE 1976-77 FISCAL YEAR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2766 was waived. Weir moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2766 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2767 - REQUESTING SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM FUNDS FOR 1977-78 FISCAL YEAR Resolution Number 2767 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO ALLOCATE SAFER OFF-SYSTEM ROADS PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE 1977-78 FISCAL YEAR." By unanimous consent, full reading of I Resolution Number 2767 was waived. Blackman ,moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2767 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion ,carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2768 - SUPPORTING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITY CLERKS ASSOCIATION - LEGAL PUBLICATIONS Resolution Number 2768 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CITY CLERKS ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE LEGISLATION TO LIMIT THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEGAL PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2768 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2768 as presented. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2769 - AUTHORIZING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution Number 2769 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By - 5-8-78 - .' '- unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2769 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2769 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "E" be removed from the I Consent Calendar; Councilman Kredell requested Item "c" removed from the Consent Calendar; and Councilman Gray requested Item "F" removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "C'!, "E" and "F" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 1978 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 7407 through 25790 in the amount of $223,822.58 and payroll demands numbered 26580 through 26817 in the amount of $157,052.90 as approved by the Finance I Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Approved sewer easement quitclaim deed and authorized execution of the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City. G. Approved the Amendment to the Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach, extending the complet~on time to September 30, 1978 for the First Street Beach Recreation Area and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. H. Denied the claim of Daniel Patrick Clark fl'ir personal injuries and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. injuries and referred same to the city's insurance I I. Denied the claim of David Freed for personal carrier. J. Denied the claim submitted by Kenneth M. Browne for personal expenses. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 5-8-78 Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - QUITCLAIM DEED - EARTH MATERIAL - MARINA DRIVE Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, reported that originally the State of California had the privilege of borrowing earth materials at this I location for road construction purposes, however this privilege reverted back to the City in 1922 and is of no further use. Mr. Johnson stated that the quitclaim deed would clear the title for land being sold for the Trailer Park project. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the quitclaim deed relating to borrowing earth material for road construction purposes from a strip of land adjacent to Marina Drive, and authorize execution of the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: > None Motion carried ITEM "E" - PROPOSED SUPERSEDING FREEWAY AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The proposed agreement was, presented to the City Council and reported I that the agreement would supersede all or portions of four older freeway agreements with the City and Orange County, the purpose being to consolidate these agreements into one. Councilman Laszlo asked that the proposed agreement be held over. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the proposed agreement be held over at this time. ITEM "F" - 1977-78 ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - PLANS and SPECIFICATIONS In response to Councilman Gray, Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, explained the procedure by which alleys are prioritized for improvements. Laszlo, moved, second by Kredell, to approve the plans and specifications for the 1977-78 Alley Im~ovement Program for reconstruction of the 6th Street Alley from Ocean Avenue Alley to Electric Avenue and the 11th I Street Alley from Central Avenue to Electric Avenue and authorize the City Manager to obtain bids. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager, reported that he had received communication from the Chamber of Commerce regarding their financial situation and indicating that the Chamber may have to cease operation '. .' 5-8-78 within the next few months. Mr. Courtemarche stated he had met with the Chamber of Commerce Manager to discuss alternatives and what role the City would play in the future of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Frank Chayer, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and briefly reported facts relating to this situation. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that this matter be held over to next meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Laszlo asked that the staff investigate obtaining facilities in the Codlege Park East area for a teen recreation center. Councilman Kredell spoke regarding beach cleaning operations and complained about a shortage of city employees. Mr. Kredell also asked that more alleys be considered for improvements. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications'open from the audience. Mr. Smith, Seal Way, complained about the cleaning of the Seal Way area. Mr. Kredell asked about use of the restroom facilities at the First Street Recreation Area for the summer and was assured that they would be operational. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adjoum the meeting to Tuesday, May 16, 1978 at 8:00 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjoumed at 12:40 p.m. .~. e6~~ ~ Approved: ~ v."" ,-- (1 Mayor A""" L ~A~ 1/Jf:':" . II" ity C erk V I I of I