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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1977-06-27 6-13-77 I 6-27-77 , ,:: Beach. Mr. George Supple, 1605 Merion Way, informed the Council of the Golden Rain.medical self-insurance program for malpractice insurance and supported the city building a reserve for self- insurance also. There were no other oral comnnmications; Mayor I Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:38 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried of ,- - Approved: ~e(/4~,.,:I-;.v Mayor I Attest: Seal Beach, California June 27, 1977 Xhe 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 Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None " I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Watson, City Attorney Mr. Halldin, City Engineer Mr. Neprud,-Planning Director Chief Adams, Fire Department Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen,' Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Little"Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant ~.~ 6-27-77 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of July 25 through July 31, 1977 as "Sudden Infant 'Death Syndrome Awareness Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed July 4 through August 31, 1977 as "Healthy Baby Summer." WAIVER OF FULL READING I Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and tnat 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 resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider proposed expenditures of federal revenue sharing funds for fiscal year 1977-78. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required I by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. The City Manager stated that he had held a public hearing as required under new law on June 20th and that there were no public communications regarding Revenue Sharing Funds expenditures at that time. The City Manager further stated that the proposed expenditures for Revenue Sharing Funds would be the same as in the past: 70% for public safety; 28% for recreation; and 2% for fiscal administration. There were no communications . from 'the audience for or against the matter; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the formula as reco~ended by the City Manager for expending Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal year 1977-78. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, 'Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING ~'1977-78 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET I Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider adoption of a budget for the City of Seal Beach for fiscal year 1977-78. 6-27-77 r ~_; t The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required, by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. The City Manager gave an overall review of the budget noting that even with the lower tax rate of $1.24 this year I that the budget was balanced and that no increase in the tax rate would be sought. Mr. Courtemarche further stated that the total budget figure of $7,369,790 included modifications resulting from budget study sessions, $15,000 additional for auto insurance and $2,000 to cover overtime for Main Street foot patrol in the Police Department. Mayor Blackman requested that persons wishing to speak to this matter come to the microphone and state his name and address for thee record. Mr. George Supple, 1605 Merion Way, expressed appreciation for the knowledge received at budget study sessions and staff reports and commended the City Manager on this years budget and suggested that the use from the proceeds from the sale of the city yard would be I used to reduce our debt rather than be used for current operations. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing closed. Blackman moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2674 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2674 was waived. . Councilman Laszlo expressed concern over the amount of money budgeted for animal control versus the $10,000 reduction in the Recreation Department and suggested that this priority be reviewed for next years bl.l;dget. Councilman Gray made recommendations for the allocation of funds I from the city yard sale and other budgetary changes. His motion to include his recommendations to the motion on the floor received \ no second. Lengthy discussion followed with members of the Council responding to various points brought forth by Councilman Gray. Gray moved, second by Blackman, to amend the motion on the floor ,\., 6-27-77 , to adopt the budget for the total budget figure of $7,369,790 with the proviso that the City Council may within the next sixty days make changes. Roll call on,the amending motion: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried I Councilman Kredell stated for the record that his negative vote was an object to the Redevelopment Agency. Roll call on the,original motion adopting the budget by Resolution Number 2674: AYES: Blackman, Gray, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried Councilman Kredell's negative vote is noted for the record for the reasons stated above. The Council recessed the meeting tp the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 9:13 p.m. The Council reconvened at 10:20 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1015 ~ 'BEACHES AND PIERS - ANIMALS Ordinance Number 1015 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SEC. 4-8.1 OF CHA~TER FOUR, BEACHES AND PIERS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY ,OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1015 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Gray, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1015 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 'RESOLUTION'NUMBER'2675 ~'LOS'ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION - JOINT USE Resolution Number 2675 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUT-ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUESTING THAT THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WITHDRAW THEIR REQUEST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR JOINT USE OF LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION." ,By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2675 was waived. Councilman Laszlo asked that this Resolution 6-27-77 ". e -t. ':.' be forwarded to Congressman Hannaford, the Armed Services Committee and other appropriate legislators. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2675 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2676 - AUTHORIZING GRANT/LOAN APPLICATION - COMMUNITY EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT' Resolution Number 2676 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT/LOAN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY DROUGHT RELIEF ACT OF 1977." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2676 was waived. The City Engineer presented a report on.water conservation kits and the grant application procedures. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2676 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I It was noted that the Golden Rain Foundation be notified when the water conservation kits would be available. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2677 - COMPLETION - WATER, SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ~ PROJECT NO. 442/443' Resolution Number 2677 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 442/443, WATER, SEWER AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN MAC-WELL CO. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2677 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Blackman, to adopt Resolution Number 2677 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None Motion ca:1ti.iied CONSENT CALENDAR The City Manager requested that Item "D" be removed from the Consent Calendar at the request of the City Attorney. Blackman moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "D" as presented. ~".' 6-27-77 A. Approved. the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of June 4, 1977'; the regular adjourned meeting of June 11, 1977, and the regular meeting of June ,13, 1977. B. Approved regular demands numbered 23868 through 23975 in the amount of $180,129.98 and payroll demands numbered 21072 through 21320 in the amount of $116,138.12 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Concurred with Chief Cibbarelli' s recommendation and accepted the bid from International Harvester in the amount of $7,098.44 plus sales tax, for one 4-wheel drive vehicle for Animal Control use and authorized . I the City Manager to purchase the vehicle and appropriated an additional $2,100 from the Vehicle Depreciation Fund. E. Authorized the City Engineer to retain Warren Beebe and Associates to act as the city's bond counsel for Federal financial assistance under the Community Emergency Drought Relief Act and authorized money from the Water Fund to pay for their services. F. RatIfied the preparation of plans for Old Town Alley Improvements. G. Approved the request to hold Ninth Annual Seal Beach Rough Water Swim. I AYES: NOES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "D" - CLAIM - MARILYN TOVEY FOR ANDY TOVEY The City Attorney stated that the clilim had not been timely filed and recommended that the Council refuse to accept and report this action to the insurance carrier. Blackman moved, second by Gray, to approve the recommended action of the City Attorney regarding this claim. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Weir None Laszlo Motion carried 6-27-77 .J :4, 4 '...../' REPORT - REPAIR .oF SIDEWALK, CURB, PARKWAY ,TREE PLANTING, REM.oVAL AND MAINTENANCE' , , , " , The City Engineer, Mr. Halldin, presented a report on the repair of sidewalk, curb, parkway tree planting, removal and maintenance, I and recommended that the City Council adopt a policy to require the property owners to comply with the Streets and Highways Code Section 5600-5630 and 22000-22020 inclusively. Discussion followed regarding the procedures on property owners responsibility for these maintenance items. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the City Engineer to proceed with the policy as he had recommended in his memorandum of June 7. The City Attorney clarified for the Council that the State Code provided for payments extended up to five years for these maintenance repairs if the amount is over $100. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried C.oUNCIL'REPORTS and REQUESTS ,I Councilman Kredell requested (I) the status of rerouting the Norwalk bus to the State Beach; (2) the status of acquiring excess Navy property; (3) that the' "Go Cart" race be publicized; (4) complimented the staff on removal of weeds from Seal Beach Boulevard; (5) the reason for dropping the .ocean .orientation Class; (6) hours of the Beach Liaison Officers; and (7) if these officers could cite mo-peds on Seal Way and for parking on sidewalks. Councilman Laszlo requested an annual traffic accident report. Councilman Weir requested a report on personal injury from fireworks stands and the number of stands now up. .oRAL C.oMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. I EXECUTIVE PERS.oNNEL and EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSIONS The City Council recessed to Executive Legal and Personnel Sessions at 11:00 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:48 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order. Mayor Blackman reported that the City Council had discussed meet and confer matters and had given direction to the City Attorney on legal matters. j:." ~ , 6-27-77 ADJ.oURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 11:50 p.m. AYES: N.oES: Blackman, Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir None ~ - Approved: '~e~_ Mayor ~ Attest: Motion carried I , ficio clerk 0 Council I I