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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-12-11 l2-11-7s2f Seal Beach, California December 11, 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 Gray, Seitz, Weir Absent: Councilman Kredell Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Gray, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be I 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, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the week of December 10 through December 16, 1978 as "Bill of Rights Week.'" APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Project Area Committee It was the consensus of the Council that the appointment to fill the vacancy on the Project Area Committee, term expiring September 18, 1980, I be held over. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2837 - COMMENDING JERRY SUMMERFELT - HEROISM and OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Resolution Number 2837 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING JERRY SUMMERFELT FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." ~~ 12-11-78 Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards, introduced Mr. Jerry Summerfelt and Mr. Wally Hutchins, who were present in the audience, and explained the incidents for which those persons were being commended. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2837 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2838 - COMMENDING DEAN SUMMERFELT - HEROISM and OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Resolution Number 2838 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING DEAN SUMMERFELT FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2838 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2839 - COMMENDING WALLY HUTCHENS - HEROISM and OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Resolution Number 2838 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING WALLY HUTCHENS FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE CITY BY PERFORMING AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2839 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried Mr. Summerfelt and Mr. Hutchens were again introduced to the Council and audience to congratulations and a round of applause for their valorius acts. It was the consensus of the Council that the three resolutions be permaplaqued for presentation to the honorees. REPORT - BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented the report regarding proposed improvements to the Beverly Manor Reservoir based on the Preliminary Study dated October 1978 prepared by James M. Montgomery, Consulting I I I 12-11-78 ~,~ Engineers, Inc. Mr. Johnson recommended that the rehabilitation work proceed at the earliest possible date so that the project may be completed by the summer of 1979. Mr. Johnson provided the Council with a sample of the flexible lining proposed to be used and reviewed the I eight alternative roof systems contained on page fifteen of the Preliminary Study and stated that the staff and the consulting engineers had recommended Alternative #2, corrugated aluminum with glulam beams and girders and concrete columns. Councilman Seitz questioned the use of pentachlorophenol preservative on the wood support systems. Mr. Gatsoulis, Consulting Engineer, reported that use of this substance had been investigated several years ago by the E.P.A. and tests conducted by the State Department of Health with negative test results. Mr. Seitz asked that a confirmation of the results of those tests be obtained from the State Department of Health. Mr. Johnson reported that state and federal funding had been investigated and that this project would not be eligible for those funds. Councilman Gray expressed concern with soil stability and suggested I additional borings of the reservoir area be taken. Mr. Gray also asked that the Council be provided with additional information and cost data for steel tanks. Discussion followed regarding the estimated economic . . life, construction and maintenance costs for the proposed systems and utilizing the facilities that are presently available. Lenghty discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to authorize the City Manager and staff to obtain proposals for the design of the rehabilitation work for the Beverly Manor Reservoir for presentation to the Council at next meeting, that additional information be proVided regarding steel tank facilities, that an opinion be obtained from the State Department of Health regarding the preservative use and that additional borings be made at the reservoir site. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried FINANCING - WATER RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS The City Manager reported the options available to the Council for financing improvements to the water reservoir and suggested consideration 39.",::12-11-78 .~...':f. of a loan to the Water Fund from the Plant and Equipment Fund, a ten percent increase in water rates, and consideration of an interest repayment charge. Discussion f~llow~d. Weir moved, second by Seitz, that the City Manager be authorized to prepare the necessary documents to provide for a loan from the Plant and Equipment Fund to the Water Fund to finance improvements to the Beverly Manor Reservoir to be repayable within five to seven years and implementing an increase in water rates to accomplish repayment of same. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1059 - ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS - SIGN AMORTIZATION PERIOD - COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPING - AMATEUR RADIO HAM ANTENNA - LOWER DENSITIES Ordinance Number 1059 was presented for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1059 was waived. The City Manager reviewed the four zoning amendments presented for second reading. Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, explained the location of the Planning Districts and the effect of the increased commercial landscaping requirements. Councilman Seitz suggested that the Planning Commission study landscaping requirements for light manufacturing/ industrial zones. Mr. Seitz also questioned the provision limiting ham radio antennas to forty feet. The Planning Director explained the code now provided for twenty foot height limit for antennas above the roof level, that the amendment allowed an option for ham radio antenna to be forty feet above ground level, providing the antenna is located in the rear yard adjacent to the house. The City Attorney clarified that the F.C.C. regulates the output and the type of amateur radio antenna used, but "does not regulate the allowable height. Lengthy discussion followed with members of the audience speaking against the amendment and suggesting no limit be imposed for antenna height. Council considered deleting the section relating to antennas and requesting the Planning Commission conduct further study of the matter. I I I 12-11-78 325~ Discussion continued. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Ordinance Number 1059 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz I ABSENT: KredeU , Motion ca;rried Councilman Gray suggested that those persons concerned with the amendment relating to ham radio antennas present their views to the Planning Commission for further study. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2840 - RECITING FACTS OF SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - NOVEMBER 7, 1978 Resolution Number 2840 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 7th DAY OF . NOVEMBER, 1978, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2840 was waived. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2840 as presented. I AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2841 - APPROVING FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10295 - ROSSMOOR PARK APARTMENTS CONVERSION Resolution Number 2841 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 10295 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER TO CERTIFY THE MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2841 was waived.- The City Manager stated that the third "Whereas" should be amended to read 'convert an existing 260 unit apartment complex into a 256 unit condominium'. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number I 2841 as amended. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2842 - COMPLETION - ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NUMBER 479 Resolution Number 2842 was presented to Council by title "A .'","" 12-11-78 3~B RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 479, 6th AND 11th STREET ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN FLEMING ENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2842 I was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2842 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2843 - REQUESING COUNTY INCLUDE WITHIN A.H.F.P. - DEVELOPMENT OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE ReSolution Number 2843 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2843 was waived. Councilman Gray suggested that two additional statements be included in the proposed I resolution to read "This section of Westminster Avenue is the only part in Orange County not yet improved with curbs, gutters, one way traffic dividers and day and night protection for pedestrians and bike riders" and "This section of Westminster Avenue bisects the United States Military Installation and the Federal Government has tentatively agreed to fund approximately 83% of the total cost of this project". Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve Resolution Number 2843 as amended. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried The City Manager stated that the next proposed resolution was provided to the Council in their pack~t however the title was not included on I the agenda and requested that the agenda be amended to include the resolution. It was the consensus of the Council that the agenda be amended as requested. 12-11-78 3.~~ .. .. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2844 - REQUESTING COUNCIL INCLUDE WITHIN A.H.F.P. - DEVELOPMENT OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Resolution Number 2844 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING I PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2844 was waived. In response to Councilman Gray, the City Engineer explained that the landscaping portion of this project would not qualify for matching funds. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve Resolution Number 2844 as presented. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested that Items "D" and "E" be removed from the Consent Calendar and a member of the audience requested Item "G" removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to I approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "D"" "E" and "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 27, 1978. B. Approved regular demands numbered 29826 through 30034 in the amount of $123,601.68 and payroll demands numbered 30657 through 20895 in the amount of $129,181.38 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C . Authori zed the City Manager to recruit and fi 11 the I position of Clerk Dispatcher in the Police Department. F. Approved the appropriation of $250 for the attendance of the Assistant City Manager at the League of California Cities Labor Relations Institute in San Francisco, January 17 - 18, 1979. H. Denied the claim of Steve M. Moore for personal expenses and referred same to the city's insurance , 12-11-78 328 carrier and insurance adjuster. I. Received and filed the memorandum from the City Manager regarding the former Marina Palace Site at First Street and Pacific Coast Highway. J. Received and filed the Financial Statements with report on examination by certified public I accountants, June 30, 1978. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "D" - AWARD OF BID - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NUMBER 482 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., December 5, 1978 for Street Improvements and Appurtenances on Pacific Coast Highway in the City, of Seal Beach, Project 482 (A.H.F.P. Project 961) as follows: N-D-L Construction $ 97,660.00 Corporation Sully-Miller Contracting 100,868.00 Company I Councilman Gray asked if an alternate material could be used for the sidewalk construction. The City Engineer stated that the use of concrete was a more permanent material and would be less costly in the long run. Weir moved, second by Seitz,.to appropriate additional city gas tax funds and request additional gas tax funds from the County Arterial Highway Financing Program, award the bid for Pacific Coast Highway Improvements, Project No. 482 (A.H.F.P. No. 961) to N-D-L Construction Corporation in the amount of $97,660.00 for the unit prices bid, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None A8SENT: Kredell Motion carried ITEM "E" - IMPROVEMENTS - TRACT NO. 9814 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 - BLOCK WALL The City Engineer explained that there had been an error in the grading plans and that the block wall did not equal the six foot height on the 12-11-78328 ~. ~. southerly side of the subdivision adjacent to the boat yard. Mr. Johnson stated that the staff had negotiated with the contractor for the additional masonry wall work and requested that the Change Order be approved. Mr. Seitz objected to the price for the additional work. I Mayor Laszlo suggested further negotiations with the contractor to lower the price. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve Change Order No. 4 for Project 445C, Tract 9814, old city yard site, in xhe amount of $2040 for additional masonry wall work. AYES: Gray, Weir NOES: Laszlo, Seitz ABSENT: Krede11 Motion failed ITEM "G" - CLAIM - MICHELE BENNEIT - PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE Michele Bennett, 403 Ocean Avenue, spoke regarding the circumstances of her claim and provided a pair of damaged shoes for Council examination. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to deny the claim of Michele Bennett for personal property damage and refer same to the city's insurance carrier and insurance adjuster. I AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: ., None ABSENT : Krede 11 Motion carried REPORT - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, presented a staff report and slide presentation relating to the development of architectural controls and an Architectural Committee, as had been discussed several times by the Council. Mr. Romaniello stated the Planning Commission had been made aware of the subject and had requested that the Council provide direction to them. The City Manager stated this report was being presented for Council information and if desired, the Planning . Commission could initiate a study of the subject. It was the consensus I of the Council that this matter be presented to the Planning Commission for study and that a report of their findings be provided the Council. REPORT - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SERVICES The City Manager reported that the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce offices would be closing on Friday, December 15th and that his office could provide some abbreviated services previously offered by the Chamber, for o~l"!I" 12-11-78 ~ot,fJ:: a trial period of sixty days as the Council had requested. Mr. Courtemarche stated the cost would be approximately $200. Discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Gray, that the City Manager provide services to the community previously performed by the Chamber of Commerce for a period of sixty days, during which time the merchants will be contacted regarding possible continuation of xhe Chamber ilperation. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to include recruitment of Assistant City Engineer, as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Kredell Motion carried ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER POSIrION Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, reported that Mr. Kim, Assistant City Engineer, was terminating his employment with the city on Friday and requested that the City Manager be authorized to recruit and fill that position. Gray moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to recruit for and fill the position of Assistant City Engineer. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Seitz referred to financial account balances and the City Manager stated he would provide clarification of those balances for Mr. Seitz. Mayor Laszlo suggested that the wording on the water bills be revised. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, inquired about the cost of speed bumps, c~mmented on traffic speeds at 14th and Electric Avenue and complained about weeds behind the city yard site, stating her concern for the animals I I I 12-11-78 f1l.nl'~' o't.j. ".~ confined there. Councilman Seitz referred to the annual audit and suggested that the audit be conducted by other auditing firms periodically: The City Manager stated that proposals could be obtained from other auditing I firms in the future. Mr. Seitz also complained that trash is being dumped in Gum Grove Park and requested the staff to investigate. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Council that no regular meeting be held on December 26th due to the Christmas Holidays and that the public be notified through the local'press and notices be posted as required by law. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:03 p.m. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None' ABSENT: Krede11 Motion carried I ex-officio clerk of Ci ty Council Approved: -1:;-<..1 4~ "-d (]A'-#d7~ ~ / / 1 City Clerk Attest: Seal Beach, California December 26, 1978 The regular City Council meeting of December 26, 1978 was adjourned due to lack of quorum. I of