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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-10-24 10-9-78 / 10-24-78 , ~ I " for special municipal projects and suggested that a meeting be organized with interested citizens to consider improvements to the animal holding facilities at the City Yard. Mayor Laszlo suggested that the Animal Control Committee submit their suggestions for improvement'to the facilities, and Councilman Seitz noted that service I groups in the city may be interested in such a project. The City Manager reported that a local art/theatre group had raised funds to construct a float for the Santa Claus Lane Parade and had requested using Seal Beach's name on the float. Mr. Courtemarche reported there would be no cost to the city. The Council requested additional information regarding the project before authorizing the use of the city's name. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed, ADJOURNMENT Gray moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 10:02 p,m. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried Councilman Seitz did not vote on the motion to adjourn. of APP_~~/ "d~ ~ ATIEST'~AJ'l' 'Y l~~ I Seal Beach, California October 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: MaYQr Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir " ' 10-24-78 Absent: None Also present: Mr. Cciurtemarche, Ci ty Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Kim, Assistant City Engineer Mr, Antos, Acting Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant 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, Laslzo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo declared November 16, 1978 as "The Great American Smokeout". AGENDA AMENDED The City Manager reported he had'been informed this date that the County may impose a restriction upon revenue sharing contracts that would exclude cities that have received cost of living raises from receiving CETA funds, Mr. Courtemarche stated this action could have a serious effect on this city and stated further that he would continue to inyestigate the matter and report back to Council. Mr. Courtemarche requested that agenda Item XI-B relating to CETA funds be removed from the agenda and not considered at this time. Kredell moved, second by Gray, to remove Item XI-B from the agenda. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider amendments to the Land Use Element of the City's General Plan for the purpose of limiting densities in the coastal district of the ,City to twenty units per acre! The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as requ,ired by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director, I I I 10-24-78 , . presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission, There were no communications for or against the matter from the audience; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the Negative Declaration for amendments to the Land Use Element to the General Plan. I AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2830 - AMENDMENTS TO LAND ~SE ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN Resolution Number 2830 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO REELECT LOWER DENSITIES IN THE COASTAL DISTRICT OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2830 was waived. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2830 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL A-1-78 - WARNMUENDE I Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider an appeal filed by Mr. James Warnmuende on Planning Commission denial of variance V-14-78 to permit a fence of excess height in the front yard setback in Bridgeport. The City Clerk certified that notices had been mailed as required by law and that no communications for or against the matter had been received. The City Manager reported that Mr. Warnmuende had requested that this matter be held over until the next meeting due to his inability to attend this meeting. Gray moved, second by Seitz, that the public hearing on Appeal A-1-78 biled by Mr. Warnmuende be continued to November 13, 1978 at 8:00 p.m, AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Responding to a question from Mayor Laszlo, the Acting Planning Director stated that a five member Local Coastal Program Citizens Committee would be formed after the Coastal Commission acts on the city's Coastal Program. , , 10-24-78 Project Area Committee It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the two appointments to ,the Project Area Committee be held over to next meeting. Environmental Quality Control Board It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the two appointments to the Environmental Quality Control Board be held over to next meeting. Planning Commission. Councilman Weir appointed Mary Leibert, 1040 Foxburg Road, to fill the' vacancy on the Planning Commission from District Five for the term ending July 1979. Councilman Kredell seconded t~e motion. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Huntington Beach Union High School - Commission on Goals It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to hold oyer the appointment of a city representative to the Huntington Beach Union High School District Board of Trustees to serve on the Commission on Goals, as requested by Councilman Seitz. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1057 - ANIMAL REGULATIONS Ordinance Number 1057 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO ANIMAL REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1057 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1057 as presented. The City Council discussed fines imposed for violation of the ordinance. Members of the audience spoke to the proposed ordinance. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Gray, Seitz Motion carried The Council discussed further the fines for violation of the ordinance with the City Manager explaining that the maount of the fine is established by the court. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, that the staff be directed to prepare a resolution requesting that the Court reduce the amount of the fine for running at large/trespassing from I I I 10-24-78 , . I $35 to $10, that this resolution be presented at next meeting. Councilman Gray recommended that the Animal Control Committee study this matter and submit their recommendations to ,the Council. Discussion followed. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Gray, Kredell, Weir ORDINANCE NUMBER 1058 - CITY CLERK COMPENSATION Motion failed I Ordinance Number 1058 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1058 was waived, Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Ordinance Number 1058 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell, Seitz Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2831 - SUPPORTING MITIGATION MEASURES - SOHIO PROJECT Resolution Number 2831 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING THE MITIGATION MEASURES PROPOSED TO BE INSTALLED AT THE ALAMITOS GENERATION PLANT AS A TRADE-OFF FOR THE SOHIO PROJECT," By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2831 was waived. The City Manager stated the proposed Resolution was presented as recommended by the Environmental Quality Control Board and that the Board will also begin an in depth study of the affects of the Sohio Project on Seal Beach. Discussion of the Project continued with Mr. KOlb, Chairman of the Environmental Quality Control Board, addressing the Council. Councilman Gray suggested this matter be referred back to the E.Q.C.B. until further study is complete. Mayor Laszlo spoke in favor of delaying action at this time until the E.Q.C.B, report was submitted. Councilman Seitz suggested, based on the fact this project would be voted upon November 7th in Long Beach, that this Council take a position at this time opposing the Sohio Project at the proposed location: Discussion followed. Weir ,moved, second by Gray, to refer this matter back to the Environmental Quality Control Board to make an in depth study of 'I 10-24-78 , , the affect of this project on Seal Beach. . AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz ABSTAIN: Kredell Motion carried, RESOLUTION NUMBER 2832 - POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING AGREEMENTS - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL Resolution Number 2832 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION ,I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY PATROL." By unanimous consnet, full reading of Resolution Number 2832 was waived. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2832 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested that Item "A" be removed from:the Consent Calendar; Councilman Seitz requested Item "C" removed from the removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Kredell, 1 Consent Calendar and Councilmen Seitz and Kredell requested Item "D" to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "C" and "D" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 29334 through 29502 in the amount of $164,048.42 and payroll demands numbered 29650 through 29905 in the amount of $137,240,16 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same, E. Tabled the proposed policing of Rossmoor and Sunset Beach as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I. Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Gray noted a typographical error regarding Resolution Number'2827 and requested that the recruitment for the Executive 10-24-78 " .. Secretary position be discussed in Executive'Personnel Session at next meeting. Gray moved, second 'by Weir, to approve minutes of the regular adjo~rned and regular meeting of October 9, 1978 as presented. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Kredell Motion carried I ITEMS "C" and "D" - CLAIMS Councilman Seitz discussed the claims on the agenda as it related to the city vehicles involved and requested additional information regarding the claims and investigation of the mechanical failure of the vehicles involved. The Council discussed the city's liability insurance for claims. The City Attorney advised that further discussion of the claims should be in Executive Session. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to deny the claim of Carl R. Scott for personal property damage and to deny the claims of Palmer Import Motors and Sandra Dawn Palmer for personal property and personal injuries and that the claims be referred to the city'S insurance carrier and insurance adjuster. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried SEAL BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT - PROPOSED CHARGES - RECREATION FACILITIES Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, reported that a request had been received from the Seal Beach School District for financial assistance for maintenance and operation of recreation facilities used by the City. Mr. Osteen explained the maintenance/operation costs for those facilities computed to be: $2713 for the McGaugh and Zoeter School fields; $882 for the McGaugh School Gymnasium; $4548 for the swimming pool; and $720 for Zoeter School lighting. Mr. Pederson, Superintendent of the Seal Beach School District r~sponded to questions posed by the Council. Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to appropriate $8863 to the Seal Beach School District for maintenance and operation of recreation facilities, based upon the actual charges incurred and used for Seal Beach Recreation programs, The Council discussed recovery by the City of these funds paid to the I n '10-24-78 U School "District. Gray moved, second by Weir, to amend ,the motion directing that. this payment be. generated by the Recreation Department, that no. fees be "raised and that the Recreation Department budget not be increased. Roll call on the amending motion: NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz Motion failed I AYES: Gray, Weir It was clarified that all monies derived from fees for recreation programs would be placed back into the City's General Fund. Roll call on the original motion: AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray Motion carried Gray moved, second by Weir, that the City Manager prepare a monthly report indicating the monies generated from Recreation programs and replenishing the amount appropriated to the School District for maintenance and operation of their recreation facilities. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I The report from the Assistant City Manager regarding the Jail Operation Project and Crime Scene Investigation Project - CETA were withdrawn from the agenda by previous action. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell requested that the First Street Beach parking lot be secured at night to deter vandalism and late hour beach activities. The City Manager reported that every effort is being made to correct the problem and that the city is presently trying to develop a system that will be vandal proof. Councilman Seitz inquired about the use of City Council Chambers. The City Manager stated that present policy is that governmental oriented groups are allowed Council Chamber use. Mayor Laszlo read a letter complaining about parking citations on Main Street and reported on the meeting I of the West Orange County Mayors, noting the items that had been discussed. The Mayor reported the next meeting would be held in Garden Grove on November 18th at 1 :00 p.m. Mayor Laszlo reported he had distributed a questionnaire to residents of College Park 10-24-78 r'"'l " .~ East and reported some of the responses thereto. Mr. Kredell inquired about a stop sign at Zoeter School; the City Manager reported the request had been forwarded to the City's Traffic Committee. Mr. Kredell also requested that the Seal Way Alley be considered for improvement and that the traffic bumps be installed. The City Manager stated I consideration of alley improvements were scheduled to be presented to Council in the near future and additional improvements could be considered to be included at that time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open. Charles Hardin, 920 Driftwood Avenue, requested reports of animal control activity for review by the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee. Mayor Laszlo suggested that the Committee submit their request to the Council in writing. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, spoke regarding the last Animal Control Committee meeting and discussed fines for violation of the Animal Regulation Ordinance. Mrs. Winters commended the city'S animal control officers and the services rendered. I Councilman Gray discussed dissolving the Animal Control Committee and moved to direct the City Manager to forward letters of thanks to each of the presnet members for their service to:the community and that the Committee be disbanded as it now exists. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. Mr. Hardin, Driftwood Avenue, spoke for retaining the Committee and suggested that it consist of seven members. Discussion followed. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Gray, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz Motion failed Council discussed further the fines for violation of the Animal Regulation Ordinance. The City Manager stated he would investigate I the procedures for requesting reduction in fines. Barbara Rountree, Marine Avenue, spoke regarding the Animal Control Committee and also requested sweeping of alleys. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Seitz, to adjourn the meeting at 10:39 p.m. 10-24-78 I 11-13-78 n'" ,J AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 'e~ C~tt'Clerk ex-officio clerk of t~ Seal Beach City Council I APproveb<~t<.~) / Mayor rdJir ATfE",O(4~ tJI City Clerk Seal Beach, California November 13, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo' Councilmen ~ray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir None Absent: Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant 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 I 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