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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1975-11-24 11-10-75 / 11-24-75 qQ~ this city's view point. Councilmember Barton indicated she would be able ,to attend with Mr. ,Johnson., It was the . consensus. of the Council that authorization not be ,given to file, suit 'at this time but requested that a report of the meeting and actions taken-be given the Council ,as' soon as possible. ' I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT, , , Holden moved, second by Blackman, to adjourn the meeting. at 11:06.p.m. '. , , AYES: ' Barton, Blackman ," Holde~, McKnew,. Sales, NOES:' ". None. Motion carried Approved: of I ATTEST: Seal Beach, California November 24, 1975 " . The City C~uncil of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at,8:00 o'clock p.m. with May~r M~Kne~ ca1~i~g the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Counci1members Bar1:on, Blackman, Holden, Sales 'I, I. . Abse~t: None " , " I , " Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr.' Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Gaudio, Assistant'to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to .the City Manager Also present: 11-24-75 91: WAIVER OF FULL READING, Sales moved, second by Holden, 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 I after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Bar,ton" Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION .,' .. . '. , . Mayor McKnew, proclaimed the week ,of November 23 through,November 30 1975 as "Bible Week." PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT - ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing open to consider participation in the Housing and Community Development Act for the second year and to establish priorities for the second year program. It was certified that the City Clerk had published notices as required by law and that I no communications had been received for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and stated that the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed projects at their public hearing of November 5, 1975 and had voted to recommend all of the proposed projects for Council consideration. Mr. Neprud reviewed the proposed projects in depth. Mayor McKnew stated that this was the time for members of the audience wishing to speak to the matter under consideration to come to the microphone and state his name and address for the record. Jean Dorr, 231 - 6th Street, spoke in favor of the proposed projects and of placing the Main Street improvements at the top of the priority list. , Carla Watson, 384 Galleon Way, requested that I questionnaires be mailed to all Seal Beach residents for their input regarding a priority list of projects. Mayor McKnew stated that public notices had been published ,in the local press and noted the cost of printing and mailing of such questionnaires to each resident. Jay Covington, 4557 Candleberry Avenue, spoke in favor of more citizen participation in the selection of priority projects. There 11-24-75 92 were no other oral communications; Mayor McKnew declared the public hearing closed. The Council discussed the merits of each of the projects proposed to be funded under the Housing and Community Development Act. Mrs. Barton recommended that the Main Street improvements be included on the priority list as item No.1. Discussion followed. Blackman moved, second by McKnew, that priorities for use of Housing and Community Development Act Funds for fiscal year 1976-77 be 1) Construction of a senior citizens' community center in conjunction with the development of a new library on the Pacific Electric right-of-way; 2) Redeve1ppment of many of the public improvements in an older central business district commonly known as Main Street; 3) Allocation of funds for landscaping and related park improvements for the expanded Gmn Grove Park; and 4) Development and implementation of an extensive code enforcement progran) (zoning ordinance and building code) and development of a plan intended to provide a comprehensive planning approach to meeting the social needs of the city. AYES: Blackman, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Barton Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2495 - APPLICATION - HOUSING and COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT Resolution Number 2495 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ". DIRECTING STAFF TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND SELECTING PROJECTS AND ESTABLISHING , PRIORITIES UNDER THIS PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2495 was waived. ' Sales moved, second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Nmnber 2495 and selecting projects and establishing priorities as approved above as Exhibit "A" of Resolution Number,2495. AYES: Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: Barton Motion carried '.', I I I 11-24-75 9Q ORDINANCE NUMBER 982 - 'AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE - M-l LIGHT MANUFACTURING Ordinance Number 982 was presented for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY ADDING SECTION I 28-243.1, INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND BY AMENDING SECTION 28-1500 AND 28-1501, LIGHT MANUFAC'l'URING ZONE (M-l ZONlj)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 982 was waived. Mayor McKnew read a letter he had received from'Supervisor Schmit regarding the rezoning of the Bixby property located at Seal Beach Boulevard and the San Diego Freeway to an M-l zone. Mayor McKnew requested that the staff respond to the letter from Supervisor Schmit assuring him of the restrictions and controls for the use of the property in question. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Ordinance Number 982 as presented. AYES: Barton, Blackman, HOlden, McKnew, Sales I NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 978 - VICIOUS ANIMALS Ordinance Number 978 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF VICIOUS ANIMALS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." The City Attorney " . " stated that this ordinance had been presented to Council at the September 22 meeting and at that time Council directed that the " ," proposed ordinance be held over for further study. The City , . I Attorney reported that several changes had been made in the , '.'. ordinance and that copies of the revised ordinance were presented to Council this date for first reading. By unanimous consent, I ",r. full reading of Ordinance Nmnber, 978 was waived. Hoiden moved, . " ." , " second by Blackman, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 978 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2496 - COMPLETION - 17th STREET ALLEY, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECTS 429/430 Resolution Number 2496 was presented to Council by title "A 11-24-75 :94- , , RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS 429/430, 17th STREET ALLEY, WATER AND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SILVERI AND RUIZ CONSTRUCTIO~ CO. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2496 was waived. I Blackman moved, second by Sales, to adopt Resolution Number 2496 as presented. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED The City Manager requested that the agenda be amended to include consideration of a joint public hearing between the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency on D~cember 22, 1975. Holden moved, second by Blackman, to amend the agenda as requested by the City Manager, as Item X-B. AYES: Barton, Blackman, HOlden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR The City Attorney requested that Item "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar; the City Manager requested that Item "K" be removed from the Consent Calendar; and a member of the audience requested that Items "e" and "J" be. removed from: the Consent Calendar. Sales; :moved, second by Blackman, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar excepting Items "C", "J" and "K". A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 1975. B. Approved regular demands numbered 16781 through 16920 in the amount of $111,520.04 and'payrol1 demands numbered 10627 through 10851 in the I amount of $109,843.38 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., November 7, 1975 for 5-6 yard Dump Body, to be mounted on City owned Chevrolet 6-60 as follows: I $ 2,604.42 Angelus Truck Bodies Peabody Ga1ion Corp./ Sabco Div. Paramount Truck Body & Equip. Co. Font,aine Truck Equipment Co., Inc. Los Angeles Truck Equipment, Inc. 2,664.31 2,992.38 3,028.84 3,1~8.20 Awarded the bid for dump body and hoist for ci ty- owned cab and chassis to Peabody Galion Corp./ Sabco Div. in the amount of $2,664.31, as the lowest, responsible bidder, rejected all other bids, and authorized the City Manager to issue purchase order for the equipment. E. Denied claim of David Johnston for property damage I and referred same to 'the city's insurance carrier. F. Denied claim of James Dawson for property damage a,nd referred same to the city'S insurance carrier. G. Denied claim of Dennis Moilanen for person'al expense and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. H. Received and filed notices from Local Agency Formatfon Commission re proposed annexations to City of Stanton - and' Stanton County Water District. I. Received and filed Resolution No. 8639 from City of Newport Beach re urging Orange County Board of Supervisors to give serious consideration to Ontario International Airport as the solution to the fUture air transportation needs in Orange County. I L. Received and filed petition for certification of Seal Beach Employees' Chapter of Orange County Employees Association as representation unit for non-safety personnel, effective December 1, 1975. M. Approved specifications for one (1) 1976 Police Patrol Sedan and authorized the City Manager to 11-24-75 tS!i 11-24-75 I 0, ~6 accept bids. N. Approved contract between the City of ~eal Beach and the County of Orange for prosecution of Seal Beach Municipal Code violations and authorized the MaY9r to execute the contract. I , I . O. Received and filed Notice of. Decision oy Public I Utilities Commission re appl~cation of Southern . .. I.. I Cal~fornia Edison Company for, certificate that pub~ic convenience and n~cessity'req~ire the exercise of rights and franchise' granted by City of Seal Beach in Franchise Ordinance No. 953 of city. AYES: Bartop, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried . Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - CONSULTING ENGINEER - WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Mischell, 1630 Ocean Avenue, asked what the request for engineering serv~ces pertained to. The City Engineer stated to preparation of an overall water facilities improvement plan ,I that the request for consulting engineer services was in relation for the City. Sales moved, second by McKnew, to authorize the City Manager to employ Wil1dan Associates, consulting' engineers, I . :." . services as outlined in their letter proposal of for engineering November 6, 1975, with the maximum fee not to exceed $6,000 and . . ;" - I' ~. I ~ .., l.... ... further that the Consultant be directed to provide this City .. . : . ',' II' with specific recommendations for the water improvement plan. ... . '" ., .' '.' . AYES: '.'_ Ba:tt?~" B1a<:~:m, H~~~en" MCK~~w".~a1es , . . Motion carried . r NOES: None ITEM "JII - FISCAL YEAR 1974-75 AUDIT Mr. Mischell, 1630 Ocean Avenue, stated that he wished to purchase . .. .' . . I . ". . . ," "'; ::. . . a copy of the final audit. Councilman Sales commended the Finance .. . ", - I'., I I ~ .... . . Director and staff for the manner in which the city'S monetary ,'" ,I " .... ) I' matters are conducted. Mayor McKnew referred to the communication I I '. . .... ,;. received from the auditors, Diehl, Evans and Company, regarding the 1974-75 fiscal year final audit and requested a staff report regarding the cash control matters as referred to in the 11-24-75 f17, I communication. Sales moved, second by McKnew, to receive and file the final audit for fiscal year 1974-75 from the ,city's auditor. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None 'Motion carried ITEM" ilK" - OFFICIAL TOW TRUCK COMPANIES The City Manager l'equested that this item be removed 'from consideration and explained that conditions in the rules for selection of official tow truck companies required that a hearing be conducted and that'notification of the hearing be made to the applicants. The City Manager stated that legal notification would be made, setting said hearing for the'December 8 meeting. There was no other action on this matter. I LAMPSON AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - PROJECT 11399 - CHANGE ORDERS The City Engineer presented his report and requested. approval of two change orders to provide a fog seal coat and a na=ow island to be installed on Lampson Avenue in conjunction with Project 11399. Sales moved, second by Blackman, to authorize the City Engineer to issue Change Order No. 8 for fog seal coating on Lampson Avenue at a cost of $2,990 and three (3) additional working days. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None l>!oti,on carried McKnew moved, second by Sales, to authorize the City Engineer to execute Change Order No.9 for installation of a narrow, island on Lampson Avenue at an approximate cost of $8,500 and that the City Engineer be authorized to use city forces to fill the islands with stamped concrete and landscaping where the island width is . sufficient. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales, NOES: None Motion carried JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - CITY COUNCIL and REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I Holden moved, second by Blackman, to set December 22, 1975 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. as the time and place for a joint public. hearing between the City Council 'and the Redevelopment Agency to consider amendments to the Redevelopment Agency Plan and Boundaries and that notice of the joint public hearing be 11-24-75 98 .'";~ : ':.. , pro~ided.as'requir~d by law. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried " ' (l;OUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Sales reported that the Oak Junior High School Band I had placed second in the Seal' Beach Band Review and that their drum majorette placed first and the drum major had placed fourth in the competition. Councilman Sales commended the staff and the Police Department for their assistance in connection with this years Band Review. The City Manager reported that he had received notice that the city's fire protection services had~een,rerated from Class 6 to Class 4, which should result in considerable savings for fire insurance premiums in the cOlllll!unity,and that a more detailed report on' this matter would be provided to the Council for their information. Councilman Blackman referred to the rerating of the city's fire I protection services and also stated that city pers~nnel and equipment,were aiding in the control of the Tajunga fire at this time. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor McKnew stated that oral COl1llllU11ications were Opel). froJ!l the audience. ,Jean Dorr, 231 ~ 6th Street, spoke regardil).g pri,9:rity project questionnaires provided to the citizens at the Planning Commission meeting and commended Mr. Neprud ~d his staff for the presentation of the Commission's an~,public priorities., Ja~k Saunders, 955 Catalina, asked that the public hearing,to ~9n~~d~r amendments. to the Redeve~opment Plan and Bounda#es be postponed until after the holiday season. Kay Carroll, 225 Main Stre~~, spoke in favor of the Senior Citizen Center pr~o~i~y projec~ ?D4 . . ... ... -. ..... .... ... I. offered to serve on any committee regarding same. Ch; Kredell, 1615 Seal Way, spoke regarding the cost o~ the p~~vious re~ode;~ng of the eXigting police facility and asked if safety studies of the proposed area for the new facility would be undertaken. Mayor 11-24-75 / 12-8-75 '. . . ';~ : 99 McKnew stated that they would and that additional information and procedures to be followed' were available' in a report from the Chief of Police regarding the proposed new facility. Jack Saunders, 955 Catalina, asked what company would be performing the seismic I study. The City Engineer responded that the company was Soils International. There were no other oral communications; Mayor McKnew declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Sales moved, second by HOlden, to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. AYES: Barton, Blackman, Holden, McKnew, Sales NOES: None Motion carried r , City, ler and ex-officio clerk of ~ Seal Beach City Council I Approved: Mayor ATTEST: Seal Beach, California December 8, 1975 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:05 p.m. with Mayor McKnew calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor McKnew Counci1members Barton, Blackman, Holden, Sales I Absent: ..None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Ha1ldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director '.' Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Capt. Garza, Police'Department