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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1978-07-24 t 7-10-78 / 7-24-78 ex-officio clerk of ach City Council APproved:~_1A.~ d r7t- o Ma"" , , {) ATTEST:- I Seal Beach, California July 24, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant 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: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to include a resolution III regarding the M.O.R.E, Nutrition Program, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 7-24-78 ( RESOLUTION NUMBER 2810 - HONORING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY,~LONG BEACH and M.O.R,E. NUTRITION PROGRAM Resolution Number 2810 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH AND THE M.O.R.E. NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR I THE ELDERLY," By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2810 was waived. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2810 as 'presented, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried DISCUSSSION - NO FARE BUS SYSTEM Discussion of the no fare bus system in Seal Beach was opened with members of the audience invited to address the Council. A representa- tive from the Rossmoor Shopping Center, the President of the Rossmoor Businessmen's Association, a spokesman for the Leisure World Women's Club Executive Board and several Leisure World residents expressed their views to the Council regarding previous Council action to cancel I the contract with Long Beach Transportation Company for the no fare bus system in the City, Councilman Weir suggested that the City fund the no fare bus system for a period of sixty days during which time a committee be formed to study how the bus might be funded by sharing the cost with the business centers throughout the City. Councilman Gray moved to fund the no fare bus system for a period of twelve months at a cost not to exceed $40,000 and that a concerted effort be made to improve the bus service and routing with the cooperative effort of the business community in Seal Beach to continue this service. Councilman Seitz seconded the motion. Council discusssion continued at length. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz I NOES: Kredell, Weir Motion carried The Mayor declared a five minute recess at 9:14 p.m. Council re- convened at 9:23 p.m, with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. Weir moved, second by Gray, to postpone the Executive Legal Session until the end of the agenda. t 7-24-78 AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1041 - PENALTIES - DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS Ordinance Number 1041 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING CERTAIN PENALTIES ON DELINQUENT WATER ACCOUNTS, INCREASING CHARGES FOR RESUMPTION OF WATER SERVICE, SETTING A CHARGE FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE, AND AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1041 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordinance Number 1041 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir NOES: Laszlo Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1047 - AMENDMENTS - ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance Number 1047 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CITY CODE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1047 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordinance Number 1047 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1049 - PUBLIC HEARINGS - SUBDIVISIONS Ordinance Number 1049 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 21-3 OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SUBDIVISIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1049 was waived. Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director, presented the staff report stating that the Planning Commission had recommended the city's subdivision ordinance be amended to provide that at least one public hearing be held for all tentative maps. Weir moved, second by Gray, to approve the intro- duction of Ordinance Number 1049 and that it be passed to second reading, I I I AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried 7-24-78 ' I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1050 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD Ordinance Number 1050 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 7B OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1050 was waived. The City Manager stated that this ordinance was presented:to Council as a result of previous Council direction, repealing Chapter 7B of the City Code that provided for an Environ- mental Quality Control Board. The City Clerk asked that the Ordinance be amended to include the words "of the City Code" in Section 1. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1050 as amended and that it be passed to second reading. Councilman Seitz stated that upon further evaluation of the Environmental Quality Control Board it was his feeling the Board could study and provide valuable information to the Council on proposed projects in nearby communities that would have an environmental impact on the City of Seal Beach. Mr, Seitz suggested decreasing the cost of the Board and supported continued citizen participation in local govern- ment. Councilman Kredell stated he felt the Council should have a report on the Sohio and other proposed projects in the Long Beach area. Councilman Gray spoke in support of citizen study groups and recommended that the E.Q,C.B. as now constituted be disbanded and that within the next thirty days the Council establish guidelines and form a new environmental study group. Discussion followed. Council- man Gray withdrew his motion with consent of the second. Gray moved, second by Weir, to postpone action on Ordinance Number 1050 for thirty days. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Kredell suggested that information regarding the Sohio and refine~ projects in the Long Beach area be provided the E.Q.C,B. Councilman Seitz recommended the City not delay lobbying its position on these proposed projects. I I 7-24-78 r ' , .' , ORDINANCE NUMBER 1051 - ESTABLISHING PLANT and EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND Ordinance Number 1051 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A PLANT AND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND AND APPROPRIATING MONIES THERETO, AND ADDING ARTICLE XV., SECTION 2-92 TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance I Number 1051 was waived. Councilman Seitz asked that the second sentence of the ordinance be worded to clarify that machinery and other equipment would be related to the structure being replaced. Discussion followed regarding investment of the monies in the pro- posed Fund. W~ir moved, second by Gray, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1051" am~nding the second sentence to read "...replacement of City build~ngs, machinery and other equipment relating to that structur~" and that is be passed to second reading, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2807 - ESTABLISHING TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICIES and PROCEDURES Resolution Number 2807 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ATTENDANCE BY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AT AUTHORIZED CONFERENCES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2807 was waived. Council recommended the resolution be amended for clarification, Section 2 to read "attendance, for each conference shall be limited to no more than two (2) employees" and Section 3 "$100.00 per employee". Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2807 as amended, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2808 - COMPLETION - PROJECT 442 - POLICE FACILITY Resolution Number 2808 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 442, NEW POLICE FACILITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN JOHNSON & MAPE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous 7-24-78 l consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2808 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2808 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2809 - APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS - SB 821 Resolution Number 2809 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BIKEWAYS AND/OR PEDESTRIANWAYS PLAN", By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2809 was waived. Councilman Gray requested that the title of the Resolution be amended to read "Bikeways and Pedestrianways". Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2809 as amended. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I The City Clerk requested..:that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Gray requested Item "D" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Seitz requested Item "F" removed from the Consent Calendar; and a member of the audience requested Item "C" removed from the Consent Calendar, Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recoDDDended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "C", "D" and "F" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 38344 through 38519 in the amount of $197,316.98 and payroll demands numbered 28076 through 28332 in the amount of $146,040.78 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the I Treasury for the same. E. Accepted the resignation of Eva Kilger as the City's representative to the Orange County Housing Authority effective immediately. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 7-24-78 . . . Items ~emoved From the Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The City Clerk stated that copies of the regular adjourned meeting of June 26th had been provided to the Council and requested that they be included for consideration of approval. Mrs. Weir further I stated the June 26 minutes should be amended to reflect the correction " of a typographical error in Ordinance Number 1043 and 1044, changing "per cent" to "cent" on page two, line four, and that the June 20 minutes be corrected to show the adjournment to June 26th rather than June 24. Weir moved, second by ~ray, to approve the minutes of the June 17, 1978 regular adjourned meeting as presented, the June 20, 1978 regular adjourned meeting as corrected, the June 26, 1978 regular adjourned meeting as presented, the June 26, 1978 regular meeting as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "c" ~ CLAIM - SEAL BEACH ASSOCIATES I Mr. Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove':Way, asked if this claim had any relationship to the study for the use of the Department of Water and Power property. The City Manager reported an agreement had existed between Seal Beach Associates and the Seal'Beach Redevelopment Agency for development of that property and this claim was based on the fact that agreement had not been extended. Mayor Laszlo reported that the Coastal Conservancy had voted to fund $20,000 for the study of the D.W,P. property and that additional federal funds may also be made available for that study. Ed Chilcott, 1728 Crestview Avenue, expressed concern over use of the property in questions and stated that some residents had expressed the wish to place this matter on the ballot and suggest that the Council adopt a resolution to I place an advisory measure on the November 7 ballot to allow the citizens a choice of public use or resident/commercial use, that he'had checked with the City Clerk to find that there would be additional cost,for these ballot"questions. Lengthy discussion followed. 7-24-78 I Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to deny the claim of Seal Beach Associates for personal loss and refer same to the City's insurance carrier and adjustor. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to place the matter of the best use for the Department of Water and Power property on the ballot after receipt of the Coastal Conservancy~report; that other choices of use may be included in that ballot measure, AYES: Kredell, Laszlo NOES: Weir ABSTAIN: Gray, Seitz Motion failed Councilman Gray asked that the record show that his motion failed for lack of a second, to place an advisory measure on the November 7th ballot relating to the use of the Department of Water and Power property. VACANCY - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT~ Councilman Gray stated that due to the hiring freeze and Proposition 13 he would move to deny the request to fill the vacancy of Mainten- ance Worker 11 in the Public Works Department, Councilman Seitz seconded the motion. The City Manager reported that due to a re- signation, the position of Electrician was also vacant at this time and requested that the Council take appropriate action to allow that position to be filled. The City Manager explained that if the position of Maintenance Worker 11 was not filled, the City would be in violation of the present CETA Guidelines and would necessitate eliminating seven CETA positions, Council discussion followed re- garding the consequences of not filling that position. Councilman Gray withdrew his motion with consent of the second. Laszlo 'moved, second by Weir, to approve the hiring of a Maintenance Worker 11 employee in the Public Works Department to be assigned to the Parks Maintenance Division. It was clarified that this is a budgeted position, I I ltYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Seitz Motion carried f 7-24-78 Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the hiring of an Electrician in the Public Works Department, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried NOES: REQUEST TO ATTEND - AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION CONGRESS and EQUIPMENT SHOW I Councilman Seitz moved to disapprove the request for attendance of the Director of Public Works at the annual Public Works Congress and Equipment Show in Boston in October of this year: Mr. Johnson responded to questions from the Council and explained the value of this type of conference to the administering the Public Works De- partment. There was no second to Mr. Seitz motion. Weir moved, second by Gray to approve the attendance of Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works, at the 1978 International Public Works Congress and Equipment Show in Boston in October, 1978 and that the funds be authorized from the 1978-79 Public Works Budget. AYES: ,Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell, Seitz Motion carried I PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT - 60 DAY MORATORIUM Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director, reported the findings of the Planning Commission study of the effects of apartment to condominium covers ions and condominium construction on the city, and stated that the Planning Commission did not recommend that the moratorium be extended. Mr. Antos stated that the Planning Commission were continuing study of in-lieu parkland dedication fees and various residential construction types in the city, that report to be forthcoming. Mr. Antos reported the Planning Cononission determined that only 4% of the units in the coastal district would be suitable for conversions. Gray moved, second by Weir, to receive and file the report from the Planning Commission dated July 14, 1978. I REPORT - REGULATION OF OFF-STREET LIQUOR LICENSES Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney, reported that authority to regulate off-street liquor licenses lies with the State Department of Alcoholic Beyerage Control, however, through local zoning it is 7-24-78 f ". I possible to regulate the location of off-street liquor licenses. Mr, Coughlan stated an ordinance had been prepared for Council consideration amending the zoning code relating to location of liquor establishments, ORDINANCE NUMBER 1052 - ZONING - OFF STREET LIQUOR LICENSES - URGENCY Ordinance Number 1052 was presented to Council by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SEC. 28-1300(4) OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND AMENDING SEC. 28-1300(6)(a) OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1052 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Urgency Ordinance Number 1052 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1053 - ZONING - OFF STREET LIQUOR LICENSES Ordinance Number 1053 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SEC. 28-1300(4) OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND AMENDING SEC, 28-1300(6)(a) OF CHAP.TER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1053 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance NUmber 1053 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Motion carried I I In response to Councilman Kredell, the City Engineer ~xplained that minor modifications had been made to the new beach sanitizer for more efficient use, therefore it had been out of operation for a short period. Mr. Kredell asked that the Police Department investigate violations of persons sleeping on the beach. Councilman Kredell also asked that the animal control report denote the dead animals that have been taken to the County. Councilman Seitz reported several 7-24-78 (' complaints from residents of the Hill area about skunks and asked that efforts be increased to alleviate the problem; Councilman Seitz further requested that,investlgation of robberies on the Hill increased. Councilman Seitz referred to proposed improvements to Westminster Boulevard and asked that priorities for street improve- ments be reexamined and suggested green medians be constructed on Pacific Coast Highway between First Street and Seal Beach Boulevard. The City Manager stated he would provide a report of available funds and eligible projects for this year and next year for information of the Council. Councilman Seitz asked the status of sidewalk con- struction on Pacific Coast Highway, The City Engineer responded that the project has been'approved by Orange County but did not include landscaping. Mr. Seitz also reported a complaint re- ceived regarding maintenance of the grounds at McGaugh School. Councilman Weir referred proposed freeway ramp monitoring and reported on budget allocations for the Vector Control District and SWMTAC, Mayor Laszlo reported the outcome of a public heating held by the Orange County Sanitation Districts, ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, requested the City continue to investigate an recreational vehicle parking area in the city. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed, I I EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council to adjourn to Executive Legal Session at 12:20 a.m. The City Council reconvened at 12:48 a.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. It was noted that Councilman Kredell asked to be excused from the meeting at 12:20 a.m. ' The City Manager reported that the Council had discussed'legal and personnel matters 'and gave direction to the City Attorney regarding those matters, and that the Council did take action regarding the City Attorney. I 7-24-78 / 8-14-78 . CITY ATTORNEY APPOINTMENT Gray moved, second by Weir, to appoint Mr. Patrick Coughlan as City Attorney for the City of Seal Beach and that, a resolution be prepared commending Mr. Glenn R, Watson for his serivce to the City. I AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 a.m. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried , of I ATTEST: ~?L- c? Approved :",.75-e~---L Mayor Seal Beach, California August 14, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor ProTempore ,Krede~l calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the 'flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTempore Kredell Councilmen Gray, Seitz, Weir I Absent: Mayor Laszlo Also present: Mr, Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant