CITY OF SIGNAL HILL 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, California 90755-3799 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL October 14, 2008 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in the Council Chamber of City Hall on October 14, 2008. (1) CLOSED SESSION - 6:00 p.m. a. A closed session was held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, to discuss labor negotiations with the Signal Hill Employees Association and the Signal Hill Police Officers Association. b. A closed session was held, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(1) significant exposure to litigation, regarding Los Angeles Superior Court Case BS116375, City of Alhambra et al v. County of Los Angeles et al. (2) CALL TO ORDER - 7:07 p.m. (3) ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBER WILSON (4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Noll led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Noll introduced Deportiva Barcelona Soccer Team. Page 1 of 10
(5) CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney reported on closed session items. Discussions were not concluded and the Council will return to closed session after open session is adjourned. No reportable actions were taken. (6) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Neena Strichart, Publisher of the Signal Tribune Newspaper spoke on congressional forum to be held in the Signal Hill Park Community Center on Wednesday, October 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Neena Strichart spoke on an incident at a local fast food restaurant and the response by the SHPD. Denise Damrow re the Friends of the Library author talk on Monday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Park Community Center. Denise Damrow reported on the Show & Sell event on October 4. Rick Ugalde gave the city council an update on the Signal Hill map being prepared by the Chamber. Mr. Ugalde invited businesses to the monthly luncheon and mixer. (7) PRESENTATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS a. Mayor Noll introduced and presented Elise McCaleb, Redevelopment Manager/Economic Development Manager for the City. b. Mayor Noll introduced Jim Choura, Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education member, who will make a presentation to the City Council on Measure K. Mr. Choura was not in the audience. (8) PUBLIC HEARING(S) a. Moratorium Extension and Progress Report on New Regulations for Businesses Along Portions of Pacific Coast Highway City Clerk read the form of notice. City Manager introduced the staff report. City Manager introduced the Community Development Director who presented the staff report. Page 2 of 10
Mayor Noll opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m., and invited anyone wishing to speak on this matter to come forward. There being no testimony, Mayor Noll closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to waive further reading and adopt ordinance no. 2008-10-1388. The City Attorney read title of Ordinance No. 2008-10-1388, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT OR EXPANSION OF COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES BEYOND REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IN AREAS 1 AND 2 OF THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND ADOPTING AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PENDING THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY TO AMEND SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 20 TO ESTABLISH ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES AND DECLARING HTE URGENCY THEREOF b. A Request to Construct a Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 1855 Coronado Avenue City Clerk read form of notice. City Manager introduced the Community Development Director who presented the staff report. Councilmember Forester confirmed that the Planning Commission voted 4-0 with one absent on this item. Mayor Noll opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m., and invited anyone wishing to so speak on this matter to come forward. Michelle Felten, Core Communications, Brea, CA., spoke in favor of the project. Page 3 of 10
There being no further testimony Mayor Noll closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to waive further reading and adopt resolution nos. 2008-10-5713 and 2008-10-5714. The City Attorney read title of Resolution Nos. 2008-10-5713 and 2008-10-5714, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION 09/04/08(1), RELATIVE TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-03, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1855 CORONADO AVENUE IN THE LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, ZONING DISTRICT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-03, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1855 CORONADO AVENUE IN THE LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, ZONING DISTRICT (9) CITY MANAGER REPORTS a. GTE Middle School City Manager and Community Development Director presented the staff report. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to receive and file this report. Page 4 of 10
b. Resolution Opposing Measure R on the November 4, 2008, Ballot City Manager presented the staff report. Council Member Hansen left the council chamber at 7:55 p.m. Council Member Hansen returned to the Council Chamber at 7:58 p.m. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to adopt Resolution No. 2008-10-5715, Opposing Measure R on the November 4, 2008, Ballot. The City Attorney read title of Resolution No. 2008-10-5715, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING MEASURE R ON THE NOVEMBER 4, 2008, BALLOT c. Authorization for Emergency Sole-Source Purchase of an On-Site Chlorine Generation System City Manager introduced the Deputy Public Works Director who presented the staff report. Page 5 of 10
It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to enter into an emergency sole-source purchasing agreement with Severn Trent Services for the procurement of an on-site chlorine generation system d. Workshop on the Draft Ordinance to Regulate the Parking of Oversized Vehicles on Public Streets City Manager introduced the staff report. Deputy City Manager presented the staff report. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to direct staff to finalize the draft ordinance and set a public hearing for October 28, 2008, for ordinance introduction. (10) CONSENT CALENDAR a. Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement with EDCO Transport Services, LLC Related to the Development of a Solid Waste Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station Page 6 of 10
Summary: The City Council and Redevelopment Agency will consider entering into a Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement with EDCO Transport Services related to the development of a solid waste materials recovery facility and transfer station. Recommendation: City Council and Redevelopment Agency approve a Deposit/Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Signal Hill, Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency, and EDCO Transport Services LLC in a form approved by the City Attorney/Agency Counsel. b. Resolution Declaring Final Acceptance of the Bixby Ridge Trail System Metal Handrail and Guardrail Painting, Project No. 708 Summary: C. T. Georgiou Painting Company has completed the Bixby Ridge Trail Metal Handrail and Guardrail Painting Project, No. 708, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Staff is recommending final acceptance of the work performed by C. T. Gerogiou Painting Company. Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2008-10- 5716, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE BIXBY RIDGE TRAIL SYSTEM METAL HANDRAIL AND GUARDRAIL PAINTING PROJECT, NO. 708, IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN C.T. GEORGIOU PAINTING COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL c. Exchange of Federal STP-L Funds for Flexible Metro STP-Local Transportation Funds Summary: Staff is seeking authorization to exchange Federal Surface Transportation Program-Local (STP-L) funds for less restrictive Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) transportation funds. A fee of 2% will be charged by Metro to process and administrate the fund exchange. Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program Local Funds with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in a form approved by the City Attorney. d. Purchase of New and Replacement Vehicles Summary: Staff is seeking authorization to purchase one new vehicle and one Page 7 of 10
replacement vehicle for the Public Works Department. Funding for these vehicles is included in the FY 2008-09 Budget. Staff proposes to purchase these vehicles through the State of California cooperative purchase agreement. Recommendation: Authorize the Vehicle and Equipment Services Division to purchase the following two vehicles from Downtown Ford Sales through the State of California Contract No. 1-08-23-20: One 2008 Ford F-250 4x2 Supercab with Utility Body, and One 2008 Ford F-350 4x2 Supercab Standard Bed. e. Contract Services Agreement with Conservation Corps of Long Beach Summary: City Council will consider a contract with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to continue to provide maintenance support services to Public Works Maintenance Operations. Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract Services Agreement between the City and the Conservation Corps of Long Beach, to provide a corps member to supplement the public Works Maintenance Operations Program in the amount of $35,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney. f. Contract Services Agreement with Martin & Chapman Company, Election Consultants and Suppliers, for Election Services for the March 3, 2009, General Municipal Election Summary: The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with Martin & Chapman Co., to provide election services and supplies to the City for the March 3, 2009, General Municipal Election. Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Martin & Chapman Co., to provide election supplies and consultant services to the City of Signal Hill in an amount not to exceed $25,416.00, subject to City Attorney approval as to form. g. Warrant Register Dated October 14, 2008 Summary: The Warrant Register is a listing of all general checks issued since the prior warrant register and warrants to be released upon City Council approval. Recommendation: Authorize payment of Warrant Register dated October 14, 2008. h. Minutes of the Following Meeting(s) Regular Meeting of September 23, 2008 Recommendation: Approve. Page 8 of 10
Councilmember Forester pulled item 10e in order to abstain. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to approve Consent Calendar items 10a to 10d and 10f to 10h exclusive of 10e. It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON to approve Consent Calendar item 10e, Contract Services Agreement with Conservation Corps of Long Beach. (11) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR There was no public business from the floor. (12) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS Council Member Hansen complemented the Port of Long Beach on Port Fest. Council Member Hansen welcomed Elise McCaleb to the City. Page 9 of 10
Councilmember Forester will be a presenter at the California Contract Cities Fall Seminar on Stormwater activities. Councilmember Wilson congratulated the City of Long Beach on a successful marathon this past weekend. Mayor Noll announced the author talk on Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Noll announced the public safety & job fair to be held on Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Jessie Nelson Circle. Mayor Noll announced cleanup week October 20-25. Mayor Noll announced "No Drugs Down the Drain Week." It was moved by, and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN, to adjourn to the next meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., to be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA, 90755. This meeting was adjourned at 9:27 p.m. Michael J. Noll Mayor Attest: Kathleen L. Pacheco City Clerk Page 10 of 10