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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1976-07-12 7-12-76 L~ . ~. Seal Beach, California July 12, 1976 The City Council of the City,of Seal Beach met in,regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the I meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag., ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blai:kman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney ,Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Morgan, City Treasurer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Gaudio, Assistant to ,the City Manager Mr. Little, Assistant to the City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Holden moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, ,and that consent to the waiver I 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 or,resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to amend the agenda to bring Item X-E, report regarding revised property tax revenue estimates, out of order for consideration at this time. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - PROPERTY TAX REVENUE I The City Manager reported that the assessed valuation of the City had just been received for the fiscal year 1976-77 showing an unexpected increase to the total property tax revenue estimates. The report showed options the City Council may wish to consider in utilizing the $1,848,916 estimated revenue prior to setting the , ,7-12- 76 .v " ..~ ~~ tax rate in late August but that no action would be required at this time. Discussion followed. Councilman Kredell indicated he would prefer a tax cut and keep the paramedic' issue on the ballot. Councilman Holden expressed'concern to'decreasing the taxes with the ramificatiOns of Senate Bill'90 posing difficulty in raising the tax rate in future years. Councilman Laszlo indicated he'would support utilizing sOme of the funds for I paramedics but also favored a tax cut. Discussion ensued regarding procedures to appeal the'high assessment clarifying that each property owner'had the right to appeal assessments to the appropriate County board. Several members of the audience spoke regarding alley maintenance, beach sand replenishment and questioned Dietliods used for the high assessment. No action was taken on this matter. PUBLIC HEARING - DEPUTY CITY CLERK Mayor Blackman declared the public nearing open to consider a proposed amendment to the Position Classification Plan'to' establish the'position of Deputy City Clerk. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law I and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. The City Manager presented the staff report and recommendations of the Civil Service Board to include the position of Deputy City Clerk in the Position Classification Plan. The City Manager stated that the present position was filled by agreement on a part time basis and the proposed resolution would move that position to a full time position under the Civil Service rules and in compliance with the City Charter. There were no communications from the audience for or against the matter. Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2568 - DEPUTY CITY CLERK I Resolution Number 2568 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK." By unanimous 7-12-7.~ . '. ~~ consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2568'was waived. Gray moved, second by HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2568 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None Motion'carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Councilman Laszlo reappointed William DeForest to the Environmental Quality Control Board for term ending 1980, Councilman Laszlo requested that his appointment to the Planning Commission be held over to next meeting. 'Councilman , Gray reappointed Ralph Vinger to the Civil Service Board for term ending 1980 and reappointed William Jones to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority for term ending 1980. Councilman Holden reappointed Raymond Prochnow to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority for term ending 1980 and reappointed Grannis P. Parmellee to the Parks and Recreation Commission ,for term ending 1979. Mayor Blackman requested that his' appointment to ,the Environmental Quality Control Board be held I over'. Mayor Blackman reappointed Mark Payne to the Parks and Recreation Commission for term ending 1979 and reappointed Mrs. Dixie Brain to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority for term ending 1980. Holden moved, second by Kredell, to confirm all of the above appointments to Seal Beach Boards and Commissions. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Laszlo stated that he had a recommendation to appoint William LaBar from his district ,to the Board of Appeals. Mayor Blackman stated' that appointments to this Board were required to be made by the Mayor and accepted Mr. Laszlo's recommendation for I consideration. AGENDA AMENDED Mayor Blackman moved that the agenda be amended to include consideration of three resolutions as agenda Items VII "K", "L" and "M". Councilman Holden seconded the motion. 4,;1~::l2-76 ..,...J.I AYES:, Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell,.,Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 996 - IMPOUNDING FEES Ordinance Number 996 was presented to Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 3-l0.l3 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ENTITLED I 'FEES FOR IMPOUNDING'." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 996 was waived. The City Attorney noted that a clerical error omitting the words "is hereby amended by amending subsection (c) and (d) and by adding subsection (e)" in Section.l. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 996 as corrected. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried COMPENSATION - CITY CLERK and DEPUTY CITY CLERK Councilman Gray asked that Item "J" relating to salary range for Deputy City Clerk be, considered along with the ordinance fixing the compensation of the City Clerk. The Mayor so ordered with I consent of the Council. Counciiman Holden stated that the City Clerk's compensation should be fixed at $l,OOO per month and that the salary range for the Deputy City Clerk should be at the range recommended. It was clarified that separate motions, would be required as the City Clerk's salary is set by ordinance and the salary range of Deputy Clerk is'by resolution. Councilman Gray spoke in opposition to the proposed salary increase for the City Clerk and the salary range for the Deputy City Clerk. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, that Ordinance Number 977 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, FIXING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY CLERK AND AMENDING THE CODE OF I THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH" be deemed to have had its first r~ading and be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell,' Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried 7-l2-76~ . RESOLUTiON NUMBER 2569,- SALARY RATE - DEPUTY CITY CLERK , , Resolution Number 2569 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF I SJ?AL ~EACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A SALARY RATE FOR THE POSITION OF DEPUTY ~ITY CLE!U''' was,consid~red by the Council. C~~cilman Gra.y opposed the salary range recollDllended and quot~d sala~ ranges including fringe benefits and moved that Resolution - ,. I'" . . Number 2569 be adopted by amending the salary range to Range 76 . '." ..' .' ~.. . . . . as shown in Appendix "A" of Resolution Nmnber 2466. Councilman . ' Xredell seconded the motion. . I . !. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo , .. NOES: Holden Motion carried COMPENSATION - CITY TREASURER Ordinance Nmnber 968 fixing the compensation of the City Treasurer was reviewed by the Council. Councilman Gray moved that the compensation of the City Treasurer remain the same as stated in Ordinance Nmnber 968. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2570 - APPEAL - AMERICAN SAVINGS and LOAN ASSN. Resolution Number 2570 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH GRANTING AN APPEAL AND APPROVING SIGNING FOR A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH. (PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY AND BOLSA AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full rea.ding of Resolution Number 2570 was waived. Councilman Kredell asked that the record show that he was opposed to the amount of signing proposed for this building. Holden moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Nmnber 2570 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Laszlo I NOES: Kredell Motion carried RESO~UTION NUMBER 257l - ESTABLISHING BUILDING VALUATION DATA and FEES Resolution Nilmber 2571 was presente'd'to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY 'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING BUI1DING VALUATION DATA AND MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND , 7-l2-76 :-:...;,' RESCINDING 'RESOLUTION NO. 2l88." By unanimous' consent,', fuH reading of Resolution Number 2571 was.waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number'257l as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None , Motion' carried I PROPOSED RESOLUTION - FLOOD PROTECTION - ALL RIVER PLAN The City Manager statea that this 'resolution was superceded by an amendment to the agenda. 'It was the order of'the Chair with consent of Council to remove this item from the ageliaa. RESOLUTI0N NUMBER 2572 - TELEVISION:COVERAGE - ORANGE COUNTY ELECTIONS Resolution Number 2572 was presented to Council by tit~ e "A RESOLUTION OF TJ;IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE INADEQUATE !ELEVISION COVERAGE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY ELECTIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading of . I I. f Resolution Number 2572 was waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to ad?pt Resolu~ion Number 2572 as presented. NOES: None Motion carried I AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo RESOLUTION NUMBER 2573 - ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM Resolution Number,2573 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY , . COMMITTEE THAT NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.!~ By unanim<;,us consent, !ull reading of Resolution Number, 2573 was waived. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2573 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion ~arried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2574 - SUPPORTING LIBRARY and SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER - PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY I Resolution Number 2574 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER ON THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC RIGHT OF WAY IN SEAL ,BEACH." 7-12-76 ' '. ..~ By unanimous. consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2574 was waived. Holden moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2574 as presented. I Councilman Kredell stated that he opposed the resolution and wished the record to show behind his vote that he was the Councilman from the district in which the project is to be constructed. Mayor Blackman read a letter from the Seal Beach Womens Club supporting the library on the Pacific Electric Right of Way. Six members of the audience spoke in favor of the library and seven members spoke in opposition. Councilman,Laszlo indicated that he would oppose the resolution because of his views for parks and open space. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden Kredell, Laszlo Motion carried NOES: Mr. Kredell is the Councilman from the district in which the project is to be constructed. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2575 - REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - PUBLIC BEACH AREAS Resolution Number 2575 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FR(I.f THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE COST OF MAINTENANCE TO PUBLIC BEACH AREAS IN THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2575 was waived. Kredell moved, second by HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2575 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2576 - SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION - ALL RIVER PLAN Resolution Number 2576 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ,OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO STRONGLY ENDORSE AND EXPEDITE THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE 'ALL-RIVER PLAN' RECOMMENDED BY THE CORPS OF 7-l2-76 r,~ . ....I' ENGINEERS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Nunber 2576 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2576 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2577 - HONORING JOANNE YEO and RICHARD YEO Resolution Number 2577 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Blackman entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING JOANNE YEO AND RICHARD YEO FOR THEIR INVOLVEMENT AND DEDICATION TO VARIOUS CIVIC AND COMMUNITY EVENTS AS WELL AS FOR THE ENTHUSIASM AND ESPRITE DE CORPS THEY HAVE BROUGHT TO THE AQUATICS PROGRAM OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." Kredell moveg, second by HOlden, to adopt Resolution Number 2577 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Krede11, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried Richard and Joanne Yeo were present and were introduced with applause from the audience lIJid Council. CONSENT CALENDAR I Gray moved, second by Holde~, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 28, 1976 as presented. , , ", B. Approved regular demands numbered 1992l through .' 20019 in the amount of $l96,l63.2l and payroll demands numbered l4949 through l5235 in the I. .' . . amount of $124,118.2'7 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied claim of Bill B. Allen for auto damages and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. I D. Approved agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for financial,assistance for lifeguard services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement. 7-12-76 " . '.. ~;. E. Denied claim ,of Sh~rley K. P~cini for general d!Jl1lages and referred same to the city's insurance c!l-rrier. F. Denied claim of John,E. Vosburg for personal expenses and referred same to the city's, insurance carrier. I G. ,Received and filed Resolution No. 434l from, the City of Orange opposing the inad~quate television coverage of the Orange County Elect~ons. H. Approved agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Orange County Harbors, Beache~ and Parks . District for construction of the San Gabriel River Bike Trail unde~~ssing o~ ~e San Diego ~ree~ay and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreeme~t. I. Approved specifications for vacu~ street sweeper and authorized the City Manager to obtain bids. J. Approved Letter of Con~ent for chain link fe!lce enclosure for the San Gabriel River Bike Jrail and authorized the Mayor to execute the Letter o,f, I Consent on behalf of the City. K. Authorized a New VI Fire Chief's representativ~ to sign contracts for outside agencies ~o ~e N~t VI traini~g facilities. L. Approved agreement between the Rancho Santiago Community College District and Joint Powers Training Center for use of Joint Powers T~aining Center and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. M. Approved agreement, between the Cit! o~ S~al Beach and Santa Ana College Foundation for participation in the Orange County Fire Service I Library and authorized the Mayor ,to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. N. Received and filed the Animal Control Activity Report from May 1 to May: 3l and from June l' to June 30, 1976. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried . 7,-'12-76 .~J4 COMMUNICATION -,CYPRESS THREE ,ON' l2th, STREET. A communication from several residents expressing concern for the future of a cypress tree located,on l2th Street in Seal Beach was received by'Council. 'Holden 'moved, 'second by Gray; to refer this matter to'the Environmental Quality Control Board for review and that the 'League of WOmen Voters recommendation to consider a I Historical Element to the General Plan be reviewed ,by the Board also. AYES: , Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES:' , None 'Motion carried REPORT - POLICE- DEPARTMENT'- CITY YARD PLANS The City Manager presented his report ~egarding the plans for the proposed Police Facility and'City Yard and requested that. the City Council authorize the expenditure of $3,000 for architectual fees to modify the plans for both projects to reduce the cost and that said plans would be presented for Council consideration as separate projects to attract a wider market. Holden moved, second by Gray~ to authorize the City Manager to I modify the plans and specifications for the proposed P-olice Facility and Corporation Yard and authorize $3,000 for architectual fees for the modification of the'plans as requested by, the City Manager. Councilman Kredel-l stated for the record that he was opposed to the Police' Facility. Councilman Laszlo suggested clarification of the modifications' to the proposed plans. AYES: 'Blackman,'Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried REQUEST - SAND REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE PROPERT-Y Mr. Halldin, City Engineer, stated that he had received a request from a property owner on'the beach front for city participation in the remov31 of 'sand from 'their, property.' James Marshall, representing the property owner at 706 Ocean Avenue,' spoke .regarding the sand that has filtered tHrough the city's retaining wall ana requested city I assistance in the sand removal. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, that the City pay one-half of the cost for the 7-12-'76 ' ....... sand removal from th~s: :p!Operty, th~. <;~ ty' s cost not ,to exceed $l50 and that relocation of the sand after removal from the private property be at the city's discretion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, HOlden, Kredell, Laszlo I NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET REDUCTIONS Councilman Holden reviewed the report received from the Chief of Police regarding a reduction in the Police Department budget and manpower and commended Chief Cibbarelli for the information provided to the Council in his report. Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to commend the Chief of Police for his informative report and that there be no reduction in the Police Department budget. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS There were no reports or re,quests from the members of the Council. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman declared oral communications open from members of the audience. Mr. Rapaport, l712 Harbor Way, spoke regarding street cleaning operations. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION Mayor Blackman recessed the meeting to Executive Personnel Session at ll:lO p.m. The meeting reconvened at ll:58 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the Meeting to order. The Mayor stated that Council had discussed meet and confer process and reviewed the Hellman lawsuit. ADJOURNMENT Holden moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at l2:00 I midnight. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried and ex-officio clerk 0 Beach City Council r 7-l2-76 I 7-26-76 -'11' Attest: ~~~ ~~,- Mayor 0yJ- Approved: I Seal Beach, California July 26, 1976 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmembers Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo Absent; None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Cougl1lan, 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 I WAIVER OF FULL READING Holden moved, second by Laszlo, 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 or resQlu1;ion. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Holden moved, second by Gray, to amend the agenda to discuss the City's tax rate along with Item VI-C, the ballot measure for the AYES: Blackman, Gray, Holden, Kredell, Laszlo I paramedic program. NOES: None Motion carried CITY TAX RATE Blackman moved, second by HOlden, to cut the City tax rate 28 cents and direct the City Manager to prepare the necessary ordinance to