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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1976-05-24 5-24-76 ._, t j. Seal Beach, California May 24, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:20 o'clock p,m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to I order with the S~lute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Krede11, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the C~ty Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreatiop Director PROCLAMATIONS The proclamation deClaring "National Public Works Week, May 23 through May 29, 1976" was read in full by the Mayor and I those Public Works employees listed in the proclamation were given special recognition and those in attendance were introduced. Mayor Blackl1lan proclaimed June 14 through July 4, 1976 as "Honor America" days, WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo 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 after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance and resolution, AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I AGENDA AMENDED Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to bring Item VII-E out of order for consideration at this time. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 5-24-76 '\ ;) RESOLUTION NUMBER 2555 - HONORING WILLIAM LLOYD LaBAR - EAGLE SCOUT Resolution Number 2555 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COuNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING WILLIAM LLOYD LaBAR FOR, ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Laszlo moved, second by HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2555 as presented. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Blackman introduced Bill LaBar and his family to the audience and ordered that the Resolution be permaplaqued for presentation to the Eagle Scout. Seal Beach CUb Scout Pack #116 presented Indian art medallions to the City Council members. Den Leader, Mrs. Donna Kett, explained that these medallions had been made by the Cub Scouts and represented the "eyes of God", PUBLIC HEARING - WEED ABATEMENT Mayor Blackl1lan declared the public hearing open to hear property owners I protests regarding the abatement of weeds. The City I Clerk stated that the Engineering Department had verified that proper notices had been posted on all properties listed. There were no protests from the audience; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the Street Superintendent to proceed with the abatement of weeds and that the property owners be assessed accordingly. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING - CHURCHES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider an zones subject to ~ssuance of a, Conditional Use Permit. The City I amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to permit churches in commercial Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the 5-24-76. .J I. staff report and recommendations of the Planning Commission. Robert Sibley, representing the Church of Religious Science, explained their need for a location in Seal Beach and asked that the amendment be approved. There were no other cOlIlIllUl1ications from the' audience; Mayor Blackman'declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 989 - ZONING - CHURCHES IN COMMERCIAL ZONES Ordinance Number 989 was presented to Council for first reading by title 'AN ORDI~ANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDIN~ CHAPTER 28, ZONING OF TIlE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY THE ADDITION OF SEC. 28-1200 (9)(d)." By lUlanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 989 was waived. Holden moved; second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 989' and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED The City Manager requested that the agenda be amended to consider a proposed resolution for a grant applic~tion as Item VII-H. It was the order of the Chair with unanimous consent of the Council to amend the agenda as requested and also consider at the time of adjournment, a budget study session date. 'ORDINANCE NUMBER 990 - SUBDIVISIONS Ordinance Number 990 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 897, CHAPTER 21, SUBDIVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE AND ADOPTING A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AS CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE." By lUlanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 990 was waived. Mr. NePT?d, Planning Director,' reported that the proposed ordinance had been revised to avoid duplication and to comply with the State Subdivision Map Act as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance NtDDber 990 and that it be passed to second reading. I 1 t -) 5-24-76 AYES: Blackman; Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 991 - 'ANIMAL LICENSES Ordinance Number 991 was presented to Councir for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ANIMALS AND FOWL, ARTICLE III, ANIMAL CONTROL, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH BY AMENDING'SECTION 3-10.4, PROCUREMENT OF LICENSE CERTIFICATES, AMENDING SECTION 3-10.6, TIME LIMIT, LICENSE FEE, AND BY DELETING SECTION 3-l0.7~ 'PENALTY FEES." By lDlanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 991 was waived. Mr. Gaudio presented the report on the proposed changes for animal licensing and responded to questions from the Council regarding same. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 991 and that it be passed to second reading. Council requested that income from animal citations and the total cost for animal control be prepared for their information. Members of the audience gave suggestions on the pro-rated fees and the possibility of a fee for breeding animals. Roll call on the motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 992"- SELF-INSURER's LOSS RESERVE FUND Ordinance Number 992 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 2-91, TO CHAPTER TWO, ESTABLISHING A SELF-INSURER's LOSS RESERVE FUND;" By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 992 was waived. The City Manager presented a report to the Council explaining the savings to the City under this program. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 992 and that it be passed to second reading. The City Manager explained that for larger claims the purchase of re- insurance would be required and funds appropriated for same. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Krede11, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I I I 5-24-76 I L ,J RESOLUTION NUMBER 2556 ~ MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Resolution NtDDber 2556 was presented to Council by ti tIe "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' SEAL BEACH, I , .' CALIFORNIA, 'CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES', AND ORGANIZATIoNs; ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEN, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2454." By unanimouS consent, full reading of 'Resoiution Number 2556 was waived. . , Blackman ,moved, second by'Holden,'to' , adopt Resolution Number 2556 as presented. AYES: Blaclonan, Gray, Holden, KreiliHl, Laszlo NOES: None Motlon carried Mayor Blaclonan moted that Mr, Holden had resigned from the" Vector Control Board and moved to appoint Councilman Gray as this city's representative to that Board for the remainder of the term and to appointment Councilman Kredell as' the alternate representative. I AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None -. Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2557 - PROCESSING FEES - TENTATIVE MAPS I . .... ~ . Resolution Number 2557 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH . .. . ESTABLISHING PROCESSING FEES 'FOR TENTATIVE MAPS." By unanimous consent, full reading of' Resolution Number 2557 was waived. , . Holden moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Resolution Number 2557 as presented. " . AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszio NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER' 2558 - SIGNATURE AUTIlORlZATION I Resolution Number 2558 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITII THE BANK OF AMERICA, SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND UNITED CALIFORNIA BANK: AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2543." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2558 was waived. Laszlo moved, 5-2.4-76 't_.). second by Holden, to adopt Resolution Number 2558 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2559 - NUTRITIONAL'SERVICES - GRANT'APPLICATION Resolution Number 2559 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR LOW INCl!oIE ELDERLY TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING FOR ITS CONSIDERATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2559 was waived. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2559 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Krede11, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Kredell requested that Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the I recollDUended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "C" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 18, 1976 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 19410 through 19551 in the amount of $89,710.10 and payroll demands numbered 13990 through 14211 in the amount of $102,833.45 as approved by the Finance Commi ttee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Received and filed animal control Activity Report from April 1 through April 30, 1976. NOES: None Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo 5-24- 76 1..1 I ITEM "c" - FIRElfORKS.APPLICATIONS Councilman Kredell noted that there were three ,applicants on the list of organizations that were not ~rganizations within the,city and stated that he wQuld prefer that pe:rmits be limited to Seal Beach organizations and if given to ~rganizations outside ,the city, that the fee should not be waived. ' ,-.. The. City Attorney reviewed the requirements for waiver of fee as stated in the City Code. Discussion followed with the Council concurring that a study be made prior to next years requests regarding the feasibility of eliminating fireworks stands within the City. June Roughton, representing the Womens Club of Seal Beach, explained the amount of revenue received from the fireworks stand for their organization and indicat~d that if fireworks were banned, another avenue of fund raising would be considered. Further discussion followed.. Holden moved, second by Kredell, that permission be granted the applicants listed and that license fees be waived for only those organizations within the city with the stipulation that a review be made by the City Manager regarding Seal Beach resident membership in the three organizations that were located outside the city and if such membership be of such consequence, then those license fees should also be waived. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried COMMUNICATION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS USE POLICY Mrs. Baum, President of the Huntington Beach-Seai Beach League of Women Voters, presented her communication requesting use of Council Chambers for not only the League but other bonafide civic organizations. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by HOlden, that the staff prepare a report regarding the present policy of use of Council Chambers as it relates to other cities and to receive and file the communication from the League of Women Voters. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I 1 ,., - - 5-24-76 tlt')'.J REPORT - COMMUNICATION FROM H. A. ERICKSEN - FENCES Mr. Neprud, Planning Director, presented the staff report and recommendations of'the"Planning Commission regarding a communication referred to the Planning Commission from Mr. H. A. Ericksen concerning fences. Gary moved, second by Laszlo, C ' ,v1';ll'.d . , h f omm1ss10rr s. eterm1nat10n t at ences to affirm the Planni~g should be constructed behind I the property line and not encroach into the public right-of-way. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - MAIN STREET PARKING Chief Cibbarelli, presented his report dated May 18, 1976 regarding parking on Main Street. Holden moved, second by Gray, to authorize the removal of all parking meters in the 100 block of Main Street, the Municipal Parking Lot and Ocean Avenue, and to authorize the posting of "One Hour Parking" in all areas where the meters are to be removed. AYES: Blackl1lan, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I REPORT - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BUDGET 1976-77 Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager, presented a report regarding use of the Orange County'Transit District bus service instead of the city subsidized bus now operating on the same route and schedules at a savings of $40,000 to the city, and requested direction from the Council so that the budget would reflect this change. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the City Manager to reflect the change as recommended in the budget. COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS There were no reports or requests from the members of the Council. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, expressed.:opposition to the ordinance passed regarding anima~ control and suggested that license fees should be due every six months. Mr. Endres, 829 5-24-76'';;' , . 1 Ocean Avenue, suggested that activities of the City Council should be posted on signs throughout the city and asked that a news release be given to the local press regarding progress of the Hellman law suit. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman I declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION and EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION The City Council recessed to Executive Personnel and Executive Legal Sessions at 9:50 p.m. The Council reconvened at 12:50 p.m, with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. Mayor Blackman reported that the Council had discussed legal matters and personnel matters and that the following actions had been discussed, Laszlo moved, second by Holden, to authorize the City Attorney to defend the ~ity and those officials named individually in the law suit brought by the U. S. Government against the City, AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I Holden moved, second by Laszlo, that the City Manager be authorized to hire a consultant to validate the hiring processes of the City and as they relate to Federal regulations, that a fee for said consultant not exceed $25,000. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried The City Attorney reported that the Superior Court had ruled in favor of the City in the law suit brought by the Hellman heirs in their complaint regarding the Redevelopment Agency expansion, Mayor Blackman stated that the Council had discussed meet and confer process for city personnel. I ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to budget study session on Saturday, June 5, 1976, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 5-24-76 I 6-5-76 '~, ), The meeting adjourned at 1:00 a.m. of Approved: II ATTEST: Seal Beach, California June 5, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 9:00 o'clock a.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the 'meeting to order with the Saiute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Poiice Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr, Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to:the City Manager Kredell moved, second by Holden, that this meeting continue only until noon if possible, and that if the full agenda had not been considered the Council would adjourn to Saturday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. for further study. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I REPORTS TO COUNCIL The City Man~ger and the Finance Director presented an overview of the 1976-77 Budget for the City of Seal Beach to the Council. Each department head presented their departmenta1 budget commentary with justification.