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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1975-09-08 9-8-75 .. :~ ." 4.6 Seal Beach, California September 8, 1975 The City Council of the'City of Seal Beach.met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. ~ith Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmembers Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales Absent: None Also present: Mr. Gaudio, Acting City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. ,Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud~ Planning Director Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director WAIVER OF FULL READING Blackman moved, second by Holden, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolu~ions, and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be de~ed 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. I AYES: Barton, "Blackman, Holden, McKne.w, Sales NOES: None Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARD OF APPEALS Councilman Sales recommended the appointment of Robert Byerly to the Board of Appeals from District Two and Councilman Blackman recommended the appointment of Jose Osuna to the Board of Appeals from District Three. In compliance with the above recommendations, Mayor McKnew moved to appoint Robert Byerly and Jose Osuna to the Board of Appeals for an indefinite term as prescribed by the City Code. Councilman Blackman seconded the motion. NOES: None . Motion carried ,I AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales PROCLAMATIONS Mayor McKnew proc1aimed.the weeK of September 17 through September 23, 1975 as "Constitution Week." 9-8-75 (.'J,47 Mayor McKnew proclaimed October 8, 1975 as "World Lions Humanitarian Service Day." PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING MAP - ANNEXATION 75-1 Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open to consider adoption I of a prezoning map for 1,387 acres in Annexation 75-1. The City Clerk stated that publications had been 'made for the public hearing, however, the notices to the property owners had not been maileQ as required by the Code and therefore asked that the Council continue the hearing until September 22 so those requirements could be met. Holden moved, second by Sales, to continue the public hearing for consideration of a prezoning map for 1,387 acres in Annexation 75-1 until the meeting of September 22, 1975. AYES: Barton, Blackman, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT GENERAL PLAN Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open t6 consider adoption I of a Scenic Highways Element to the General Plan of the City of Seal Beach. The City Clerk certified that notices had been . published as required by law and that no communications had been received for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Ira Cohen, 1125 Fathom, asked if bicycle tr~ils could be included wi thin the Scenic Highways Element. Mayor McKnew responded that the City had adopted a Bicycle Route to the General Plan and gave the definition of 'highway' as defined in the Streets and Highways Code. There were no other communications from the audience; Mayo~ McKnew declared the public. hearing closed. , RESOLUTION NUMBER 2478 - SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT - GENERAL PLAN Resolution Nl.DIIber 2478 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A SCENIC HIGHWAYS ELEMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2478 was waiv~~i ~lackm~ mqved, ~~c9nd QY HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2478 as presented. - 9-8-75, . 4.8 Bl\ AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2479 - HONORING MR. FRANK HALE Resolution Number 2479 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor McKnew entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~CIL OF THE I CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING MR. FRANK HALE FOR HIS CIVIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITIZENS OF SEAL BEACH." Holden moved, second by Sales, to adopt Resolution Number 2479 as presented. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, !IIcKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried None Mayor McKnew presented Mr, Hale wit~ the Resolution and further commended him for his civic activities. Mr. Hale thanked the Council for their presentation. The City Cler~ was directed to permaplaque the resolution for Mr. Hale. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2480 OPPOSING PROPOSED ~OINT USE - LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION , Resolution Number 2480 was presented to Council by title "A I . , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH STRONGLY OPPOSING PROPOSED JOINT USE OF NAVAL AIR STATION, LOS ALAMITOS, FOR CIVIL AND MILITARY AVIATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2480 was waived. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, explained the report received by the Orange County Board of Supervisors from the Orange County Airport Deparment and outlined the proposals within that report for use of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and particularly the adverse effect on the City of Seal Beach. Discussion followed. Blackman moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 2480 as presented. , ' AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, SAles I NOES: None Motion carried It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council that letters be sent forwarding Resolution Number 2480 to the Department of th e Navy, the Department of Defense, appropriate legislators and all Orange County cities. 9-8-75 ~':j. 49 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2481 -- BEACH PARKING LOT FEES - WINTER and SUMMER RATES Resolution Number 2481 was presented to Council by title "A I , , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WINTER AND SUMMER RATES FOR PARKING FEES IN THE OCEAN FRONT MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS IN THE FIRST, EIGHTH, AND TENTH STREET LOTS AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2447." By unanimous consent, .full reading of Resolution Number 2481 WAS WAIVED. Mr. Gaudio, Acting City Manager, presented the staff report and explained the revised rate schedules for the winter season. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2481 as presented. Dom Bebek, 114 Ocean Avenue, complained about litter and debris on Ocean Avenue from persons parking on the street. Mayor McKnew requested that the staff investigate the complaint and report back to Council. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2482 - SUPPORTING COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS APPROACH - COASTAL DEVELOPMENT Resolution Number 2482 was presented to Council py title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SUPPORTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS APPROACH FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE COASTAL PORTIONS OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2482 was waived. Mr. Gaudio presented the staff report and explained the Comprehensive Planning Systems' Approach Plan for the City of Seal Beach and noted that the Coastal Commission would be considering the Powers, Funding and Government Element to the Coastal Commission's Plan on September 17th and recommended adoption of the proposed I resolution. A ten minute recess was called by the Mayor at 8:50 p,:m. at the request of Councilman Holden. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. ! with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, asked if the committees or 9-8-75 U-50 commissions had reviewed the resolution and the plan. The Mayor advised that the shortage of time had prevented the Council from submitting this item to the commissions. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, spoke in support of the Plan and stated that the Department of Water and Power property was not conducive for a good park. I Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry Avenue, spoke for public input for the Plan. Councilman Blackman stated that the proposed resolution and Plan complied with the General Plan. Ira Cohen, 1125 Fathom, spoke of the relationship of this action to the Redevelopment Agency's action earlier in the evening. Holden moved, second by Sales, to adopt Resolution Number 2482 as presented. Councilmember Barton stated that she could not support the resolution, Council discussion followed. Mrs. Barton requested a recess. Mayor McKnew recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:27 p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting I to order. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Barton Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Blackman requested that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilmember Barton requested that Items "K" "L" and "M" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Barton moved, second by Sales, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "A", "K", "L", and "M" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 16040 through 16161 in the amount of $71,336.39 and payroll I demands numbered 9364 through 9648 in the amount of $129,103.11 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied claim of Lillian Morentin for auto damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier, D. Received and ffled Resolution No. 8582 from City of Newport Beach regarding HOuse of Representatives I Bill No. 7666 to increase amount of outside earnings limitations under Social Security. E. Approved settlement of claim by Elmer Lee Smith in the amount of $172.07 and authorized payment of said amount and execution of release by Mayor and City Clerk. F. Received and filed public notice '11-22 from United States Coast Guard regarding proposed bicycle/ pedestrian bridge over Newport Island Channel. G. Received and ,filed Notice of Hearing from Public Utilities Commission regarding Pacific Telephone's application for a revised tariff for SG-l private I branch exchange service. H, Received and filed letter from City of Los A1amitos regarding statement on application to Department of Defense for joint aviation use at E1 Toro Marine Corps Air Station and Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. I. Received and filed Resolution No. 4300 from City of Belmont expressing support for League of California Cities state revenue sharing proposal. J. Approved agreement between cities of Santa Ana and Seal Beach for continued membership in the Orange County Narcotic Index and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - COUNCIL MINUTES Councilman Blackman stated that he would abstain from voting on the approval of the Council minutes of August 25 as he was absent 9-8- 75 "(j}'" 1 . " -. . 9-8-75 l r~i52 from that meeting. Holden moved, second by Sales, to approve the minutes of the Council meeting of August 25, 1975 as presented. AYES: Barton, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None ABSTAIN: Blackman Motion carried I VARIANCE V-19-75 - PARKING SPACES Mrs. Barton asked the location of the parking spaces in question. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, stated that the two parking spaces were: located in the garage area of the building located at 915~ Electric Avenue. Barton moved, second by Holden, .to affirm V-19-75 as recommended by the Planning Commission for relief from condition 'imposed by Planning Commission and City Council requiring replacement use in a portion of a commercial building to require two parking spaces at 915~ Electric Avenue. AYES: 'Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ROOF COVERING - MAIN STREET and ELECTRIC AVENUE Councilmember Barton asked how this plan related to the proposed I Specific Plan for Main Street. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, responded that the plan did comply with the Specific Plan as proposed. Councilmember Barton also stated that she was not pleased with the copy of the plans in the packet. Mr. Neprud stated that the original blue line was available for review. Mrs. Barton indicated that she would like to review those plans before taking action on this item. Mayor McKnew stated that they would postpone action until after Item XI. AWARD OF BID - AUTOMATED FILING SYSTEM Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock SPERRY-REMINGTON Option A Kardveyer 300 Model 46101-6410 $ 4319.50 Option B. Kardveyer 300 Model 50101-6412 4658.55 ACME VISIBLE RECORDS, INC. Stratomatic Model 10047-1264 4682.00 AUTOMATED FILING SYSTEMS, INC. Simp1afind Mark 7 5690.00 I p.m., August 29, 1975 for an Au1!omated Filing System as follows: 9-8-75 S~! 53 Councilmember Barton asked what amount had been budgeted for , , , this item. Mr. Gaudio stated that the amount budgeted was $7648. Barton moved, second by Holden, to approve the bid of Sperry-Remington in the amount of $4658.55 for one Kardveyer I 300 Model 50101-6412 as the lowest responsible bidder, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to purchase the equipment. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - CALIFORNIA ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Gaudio, Acting City Manager, presented a comprehensive report to Council on California Animal Control services, responding to inquiries regarding contractual and legal requirements, administrative and procedural matters and a statistical comparison of animal control. Mr. Gaudio stated that California Animal Control had complied with their contract excepting for profit and loss statements as required I by the contract and recommended that ,payment of the city's $5,000 contractual obligation be withheld from California Animal Control until all requested financial information had been supplied. Mr. Gaudio provided an optional list of six items the Council could consider to include in the contractual agreement. Councilmember Barton requested to add a seventh item to the optiona~ list requiring the Californ~a Animal Control to check-in with the Police Department when they were patroling the City. Blackman moved, second by McKnew, to withhold the city's payment of $5000 to California Animal Control until the required financial information as required in the,contract had been supplied. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried Mayor McKnew stated that he wou~d like a staff recommendation of I a cost factor of implementing the proposed six optional standards as listed in the report and the additional it~m mentione~ by Mrs. Barton. Discussion followed. Councilman Blackman asked if the7e were provisions for control of vicious animals. The staff was directed to report back on this item. 9-8-75 S& Sales'moved, second by Barton, that the Environmental Quality Control Board be directed to review the seven items proposed for consideration of animal control standards and report their recommendations back to the City Council. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried ROOF COVERING - MAIN STREET and ELECTRIC AVENUE - CONTINUED Councilmember Barton stated her concern of the architecture of the plan as proposed. Mr. Neprud explained that the issue before the Council was in conformance with Ordinance Number 962 regarding permits for roof coverings over public right-of-way which required Council approval. Counci1member Barton moved to disapprove the request for the roof covering over the Main Street right-of-way. There was no second to her motion. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to approve the application as recommended by the Planning Commission. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Motion carried Barton COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Blackman announced that the Bicentennial meeting had been changed to Saturday, September 13 at 9:30 a.m. Councilmember Barton announced that she would be available Friday afternoons at City Hall, Room 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to discuss matte~s with citizens in District One. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor McKnew declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, requested a list of animals from Seal Beach that have been picked up dead or injured, Mayor McKnew stated that the staff would investigate the feasibility of obtaining that information. Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Place, expressed concern regarding traffic hazards on the Haynes Steam Plant Road. Mitzi Morton, l53-l3th Street, complained regarding dog litter. There were no other oral communications; Mayor McKnew I I I 9-8-75 / 9-22-75 OO! declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Barton moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. I AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried d ex-o ficio clerk of City Council App_d, ~~,~~ r' May Arn;fIT, 9...."r~&. City Clerk I Seal Beach, California September 22, 1975 ,< The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Councilmembers Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales Absent: None I Also present.: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Johnson, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director WAIVER OF FULL READING Sales moved, second by Blackman, 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