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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1995-06-26 I I I 6-12-95 / 6-26-95 Hall as well. Mayor Hastings expressed a desire that hourly parking be implemented in the beach parking lots for the interim period prior to adoption of the Main street Specific Plan; and that this be done as quickly as possible. She also announced new businesses in town, the Yellow Armchair and Forever Flowers, and she and Councilman Laszlo's attendance at the Change of Command at the Armed Forces Reserve Center this past Sunday. with regard to loud noises, Councilman Laszlo mentioned that there were thirteen cannon blasts from the AFRC during the Change of Command. Mayor Hastings mentioned Kids Kabs as another new business. 1995/1996 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET The city Manager reported that the 1995/1996 'fiscal year budget has been scheduled for public hearing on June 26th, amendments to the preliminary budget will include the cost of the tram and finalization of the beach testing program with either the City of Long Beach and orange County as to the most reasonable cost, other minor revisions will be reported at that meeting as well as some revenue suggestions. The Mayor asked if pictures of the tram would be available. The Manager noted the difficulty in locating a tram that meets the Disabilities Act requirements, however a manufacturer has been found in Downey, the vehicle operates electrically and on gas and can be modified to meet ADA requirements. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Francis Johnson, Coastline Drive, said she did not think that parking meters are needed however they would likely be a good idea for the beach lots. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with adjourn the meeting until June 26th Closed Session if deemed necessary. meeting was adjourned at 9:30 consent of the Council, to at 6:30 p.m. to meet in By unanimous consent, the Approved: Clerk and ex-of 1 of Seal Beach Attest: Seal Beach, California June 26, 1995 The city Council regular adjourned meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. this date was cancelled as there were no Closed Session items requiring consideration. 6-26-95 (~ THIS 2;72" of tl<.<.,,_d! ~~~. Yeo, ity ~~~ Seal Beach une, 1995. I Seal Beach, California June 26, 1995 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Hastings Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. seymour, Recreation Director Mr. Shelver, Interim city Manager Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Brown requested Items "M, Nand W" be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, Councilman Laszlo requested Item "J" removed, and a member of the audience requested that Items "N, Q, R, S and Tn be removed. Mayor Hastings read the description of items on the agenda for information of the public. Councilman Laszlo moved to conduct the public hearing on the proposed 1995/96 fiscal year budget just prior to the Consent Calendar. Councilman Brown seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER The City Manager introduced Mr. Stephen G. Badum as the new Director of Public Works/City Engineer who will commence his employment on July 17th, 1995. Mr. Badum expressed pleasure to have the opportunity to be part of the Public Works Department team and to serve the Seal Beach city Council and public. The Council welcomed Mr. Badum. 1'1 COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENTS - ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY It was the consensus of the Council to designate Councilmember Forsythe as the city's representative to the Orange County Fire Authority and Councilman Brown as the alternate representative. I I I 6-26-95 RESOLUTION NUMBER 4389 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Resolution Number 4389 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEMBERS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4312." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4389 was waived. Doane moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4389 as amended to reflect Mayor Hastings as the representative to the Board of Directors of Sanitation District Number Three of Orange County, Councilman Brown as the alternate; Councilman Doane as the representative to the West Orange County Water Board and Councilman Laszlo as the alternate; Councilman Laszlo as the representative to the Southern California Association of Governments and Councilman Brown as the alternate; Mayor Hastings as the representative to the Orange County Division of the League of California cities and Councilman Doane as the alternate; and Councilman Laszlo as the representative to the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency and Councilman Brown as the alternate. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS I COMMISSIONS I COMMITTEES Archaeoloaical Advisorv Committee Mayor Hastings appointed Ms. Sonia Johnston and Ms. Lorraine Willey as the District One appointees; Councilman Brown reappointed Ms. Genevieve Price and Dr. Gilbert unatin as the District Two appointees; Councilmember Forsythe reappointed Ms. Joan Ellen Goldberg and Ms. Jean Frietz as the District Three appointees; Councilman Laszlo reappointed Mr. Bruce Fitzpatrick and Ms. Moira Hahn as the District Four appointees; and Councilman Doane reappointed Ms. shirley Benjamin and Mr. Arden Yeam as the District Five appointees, all for a one year term expiring July, 1996. Environmental Oualitv Control Board Councilman Brown requested that the District Two appointment to the Environmental Quality Control Board be held over. Parks and Recreation Commission Councilman Laszlo appointed Mr. Dean Stewart as the District Four representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for the full term of three years, expiring July, 1998. Plannina Commission Councilman Doane reappointed Ms. Mary Law as the District Five representative to the Planning Commission for the full term of four years, expiring July, 1999. Pro;ect Area Committee Mayor Hastings reappointed Mr. Clifford David as a District One resident representative, and requested that the District One business representative appointment be held over; Councilmember Forsythe reappointed Ms. Loydean Lazich and Mr. John O'Neil as District Three resident representatives, all for full terms of two years, expiring July, 1997. Brown moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the appointments as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried 6-26-95 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. The city Attorney advised that this is an appropriate time for members of the audience to speak to the items they removed from the Consent Calendar. Mr. Roger West, 1201-A Electric Avenue, stated there is a need for additional police presence on Main street, to which he asked that the council direct staff to develop a I proposal for two foot patrol police officers to be paid for by an assessment on liquor license holders in Old Town, rather than paid by the residents/tax payers, cl~iming that the number of such establishments has been increased over time and there is no other equivalent area in orange County having such a density of liquor outlets. In response to Council, the city Attorney offered that an assessment district could be imposed on all businesses however it is unlikely that imposing such an assessment on only specific license holders would be legal, however offered to look into the suggestion. Councilman Brown indicated his desire for further information on this suggestion. will B. King identified himself as an Orange county gadfly and an affiliate of a lobbying firm, and stated that he makes it a point to address Council's in a number of cities. with regard to Item "N", he said he has spoken on the issue of the Joint Powers Agreement for the 800 Megahertz communications system a number of times, the program is needed but he questioned the price which is passed on to the taxpayers; to Item "Q" he questioned what exactly the city is going to govern with regard to recreation programs and the general public at large; as to Item "R" he asked if the PERS service Credit goes hand in hand with an intended water rate raise, stating that there is a recession and one does not raise, rather lower taxes; to Item "S", salaries and benefits for management, confidential and non- I represented employees, he said it appears to be a pay raise, which would be a big mistake as it is the people who have to pay that cost; and to Item "T", establishing hourly wages for part- time employees, questioned the amount that is being paid. He suggested that the patio restroom be enlarged, said it appears that the City is being run well, also that if he were to be given a couple City pins he would not return as soon. Ms. Shari Nemirow, Past President of the Chamber of Commerce, presented Mr. Bankston with a plaque recognizing and commending him for his support of the Chamber and attitude towards the business community. Ms. Dorothy Whyte, College Park East, also extended appreciation to Mr. Bankston for having always been supportive of community activities and of the College Park East Neighborhood Association. Ms. Whyte said she was pleased to be relieved of the District Four Parks and Recreation Commission duties, to which she recited a number of confrontations, incidents and concerns relating to her Council representative primarily due to her insistence for freedom of information through the Neighborhood Association as well as her personal beliefs. In that the explanation offered for not being reappointed to the Commission was that the newly appointed member has children, Ms. Whyte said all of her efforts through the Neighborhood Association, Founders Day, Fourth of July, the Heather Park party, etc. have been envisioned to be supportive of the youth of the community, many of the activities have also I' raised funds to benefit the Recreation Department, its facilities and youth programs, a potentially dangerous condition has been corrected at Heather Park as well as the placement of a windscreen, the roller hockey area is forthcoming, money was donated to investigate an irrigation system for Gum Grove Park, support has been extended to College Park West in their efforts for park improvements in their area, etc. She concluded her comments by saying that public service is a gift, people participate because they want to, and expressed hope that the District Four representative will become a Councilperson for the residents of District Four. Mr. Stan Anderson, President of the I I I 6-26-95 Business Association, extended appreciation, on behalf of the Association, to Mr. Bankston for his accessibility, cooperation and assistance, and regrets upon his leaving Seal Beach. Mr. Bob Eagle announced the end of the Kids Baseball season as of the past Saturday with the All Star Game, also the holding of the Ice Cream social, a benefit for Kids Baseball, to which he expressed appreciation to the Council for their assistance in that effort. Citing one person as lending help and support of various activities in recent years, Mr. Eagle, with the assistance of Dana and Ryan Smoot, presented Mr. Bankston with a Kids Baseball All Star hat, tee shirt and plaque. Recognizing the efforts of Kids Baseball Ways and Means Chairperson, Mrs. Forsythe, Mr. Eagle reported having received a grant from the County for $500 and that, along with $1,000 from the Lions Club, has purchased twenty trees to be planted on the Greenbelt, a request of Mayor Hastings during last year's budget considerations. He extended appreciation to all for their support of Kids Baseball. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. PUBLIC HEARING - 1995/1996 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Hastings declared the public hearing open to consider the 1995/1996 fiscal year budget. The city Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law and reported no communications received relating to the 1995/96 proposed budget. The City Manager noted the budget was previously presented to the Council and discussed during budget workshops. The Manager recommended that Police Support Services, Account 23-43500, be amended to include an additional $9,000 to allow the opportunity for some furnishings and safety glass in the event that the Police Safety facility receives Coastal Commission and City Council approval, that a correction be made to page 18-d of that account, No. 49600, to reflect the per unit cost of the police vehicles as $21,500 rather than $12,500, noting that the sum total is correct. As to State standards for replacement of police vehicles, the Manager offered that the state recommends 75,000 miles, the Seal Beach vehicles being replaced have 92,000, 95,000, 103,000 and 106,000 miles, a Jeep has only 68,000 miles however has mechanical problems due to its use at the beach. He noted that Beach Maintenance, Account 63, Contract/Professional Services, provides $12,000 for the berm construction, to that there should be added $16,000 for the reverse contract with Surfside Colony for beach sanitation and raking, this service is to clean the City'S portion .of the beach and has been provided by the contractor who does the regular beach maintenance in recent years, thus the necessary equipment is on-site, and eliminates the necessity to transport city equipment into Surfside, which has been found to be more economical. To pier Maintenance, Account 65, the Manager recommended an increase of part-time salaries by $15,000 for the tram operator for a total of $16,000, and that the tram purchase be included under Capital Outlay in an amount of $35,000, which may be somewhat high, noting that that vehicle will be retrofitted to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, then with adoption of the budget the Council can go forward to reestablish tram service on the pier. Councilmember Forsythe mentioned a conversation with a fireman who had observed cigarette butts, etc. that have fallen into the crevices between the pier planks and have caused burn marks, to which she suggested that provision be made in the budget to allow for the purchase of some type of filler for those crevices to reduce the chance of another pier fire. The Manager explained that a filler is presently being used in the areas where the wood planking has warped, a thin asphalt overlay has been another consideration, to which he offered that some monies could be added to the budget now or rather, suggested that the Interim Manager review 6-26-95 the information that has been gathered, report and make a recommendation to Council, at which time an amendment to the budget could be made, the filler material for the worst areas would likely be about $7,500, to do the entire length would be approximately $12,000, noting that the overlay would also allow some additional protection of the planks. There was general consensus that a budget amendment for this repair will be acceptable. The Manager revised the expenditures reflected on the proposed Resolution to reflect the General Fund at $11,822,692, the Tideland Beach Fund at $1,168,830, and street Lighting to be $146,000. Mayor Hastings asked if a request from the Animal Care Center for $9,000 for food, etc. could be accommodated. The Manager stated that such an appropriation could be added to Animal Services, increasing Account 29-44700 to $15,000, the General Fund then increased to $11,831,692. To the subject of the Animal Care Center, the Manager pointed out that the City owns that land, the shelter, and incurs the liability, the lease of the facility between the city and the Friends expired a year ago, as did the agreement, that he had met with the Friends some eighteen months ago to advise them of issues he felt were important to address in the agreement, meetings have continued to be held in an attempt to negotiate and resolve those issues, however as of this date they have not been resolved sufficiently to make a recommendation to the Council. He suggested that one of the issues of critical importance is for the City to take an indepth look at the operation and organizational structure and the interface of the city with this non-profit group. He noted that the city has animal control officers and under State law the City is mandated to enforce certain codes, those codes must be enforced upon the city in that we operate a shelter as well as on any organization that may be affiliated with the operation. He noted a Capital Outlay proposed expenditure of $29,000 for the relocation of the animal control officers out of the Police Department into the Shelter as a result of loss of space with the addition of the Reserve Program and the records automation, a decision that has not been graciously acceptable to the Friends' Board, there is also a considerable loss of coordination with the animal control officers not being housed at the Shelter or available to support and assist in the Shelter operations. He urged that the Council keep this issue as a major area of concern. Councilman Laszlo acknowledged that problems have and do exist, to which he suggested a sub-committee of two Councilpersons to work with staff to resolve the issues with the Friends' Board. The city Attorney advised that consideration of a sub-committee could be placed on a future Council agenda if desired. At this point the Manager noted total 1995/96 appropriations are $22,985,218. I I The City Manager pointed out that the Council, some four'years ago provided direction to proceed with the balancing of the budget, current expenditures against current revenues without borrowing against a prior years surplus for day-to-day operations, the Council also recognized the need to move forward I' with re-establishing prUdent reserves and preparation for some major expenses in capital replacement, particularly the water system, in future years. He expressed his belief that a great deal of that direction has been accomplished, the Council made some very difficult decisions and through actions of. the Council with regard to budget revisions, staff reorganization, staffing levels, and cuts, even in t~e fir~t year the pro~ess had begun to balance the budget, revenues to expenditures in the current year, and while the fund balance was modest it wes a first in a number of years that the City was able to generate. Thereafter, the state took away $1.3 million, not in a single year, but they I I I 6-26-95 took the revenue sources that generated $1.3 million year after year and would have increased annually to the City, the Council addressed that action as well through a most difficult decision relative to tax increases and revenues, and it is fair to say that the Council could have taken actions that would have put this city on a sound financial footing in time without the utility Users Tax having to be addressed if it were not for the actions of the state, the utility Users Tax increase considered as a last resort, as opposed to other cities in the state that considered that option as an early source. The Manager recommended that at some point mid-year the Council review the reserves and long-term capital, not line items or individual departments, to determine some prudent level for the reserves and then establish a process to commence rolling back the level of Utility Users Tax. He pointed out that there are certain required reserves, an example being the Self-Insured Retention, a contractual obligation of $900,000 as part of the Orange County cities Risk Management Authority, the $1 million Cash Basis Fund is a requirement of the Charter and was likely of value when established in that the City was then on a cash basis accounting system, however the City is now on a modified accrual system and the Cash Basis Fund is not a necessity, and until such time as that requirement is deleted the Cash Basis can be treated as a reserve to the General Fund. He noted that Compensated Absences is a liability, the funding of which should be at least thirty to forty percent even though one hundred percent would be a desired goal, recommended that the annual General Fund appropriations be looked at and at some point a prudent general operating reserve should be established, that staff move forward and complete the water master plan, address the City's fixed assets and look towards setting aside replacement funds for them. The Manager expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to be a party to the actions taken by the City Council which he deemed to be unique in the time of a recession, having addressed the State take-away of significant percentages of revenue, a time when property assessments have gone down rather than up, the city's financial situation has been improved to a point where the citizens have not been impacted to any significant degree by the necessary cut-backs that have occurred, the budgets have been balanced for the past four years, and there has been success in moving towards replenishing the reserves to between twenty and thirty- five percent. As to when the goals of the Council can be accomplished, keeping in mind the unanticipated pier fires, incidents of flooding, sand erosion, earthquakes, etc. that have occurred, he suggested that a goal of five or possibly seven years would be reasonable in that the reserves are now somewhat at a more acceptable level however need to be enhanced to a much greater extent. The Manager pointed out that the current Utility Users Tax of eleven percent has been in effect for two budget cycles, the initial projection was that it would likely take four to five years to replenish the reserves to an acceptable level, however the Council may wish to consider a staging plan for the reduction of that Tax. He noted that water will be the major capital cost, rate schedules were revised to reflect the fixed costs with the standby, operations expenses have been slowly reduced and the operations revenues have been increased somewhat without any great degree of impact, and with the completion of the water master plan the water rates can then be utilized as they should be, revenues equaling expenses as an enterprise, and when that is done then the utility Users Tax will no longer be needed as a set aside for capital improvements. He offered that the water rate structure is presently being re-evaluated in that it has been two years since that was dor.e ~nd should be to the Council by October, the reserves ~hould then be evaluated in the short-term between November and January, thereafter consideration of some 6-26-95 adjustment of the utility Users Tax. He cautioned that the level of services that the city provides has a direct impact on the property values of the individual citizen, and cited as an example the value of his residence in another city that has dropped thirty-two percent in four years, that the result of cutbacks, increased crime, graffiti, etc. without taking actions to seek revenues to maintain services, and in his case the cost of a utility users tax versus the loss of property value would be much less. The Manager commended the Council for making the cuts it did, noted that the proposed ,budget, without adjustment for inflation, is only $100,000 more than the appropriation of 1988/89, thus the City is operating at basically the same revenues as it did five years ago. Mayor Hastings invited members of the public wishing to comment on this matter to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. A member of the audience identifying himself as Mr. Fredricks made reference to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the pier tram, the part-time tram operator, and inquired if things that are mandated have been identified. The city Manager responded that the cost of Federal and state mandates imposed on Seal Beach in this budget is over $600,000, that in addition to the State diversion of revenue sources, examples being the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, storm water discharge permitting, the court imposed Social Security on employees hired prior to 1982 of 3.5 percent for medicare, recycling under AB 939 for required studies, implementation of the program~ reportings, etc., and carrying a $10,000 per day fine for non- compliance, the loss of fifty percent of traffic violation revenues to the County as a result of a State reduction to the court system of a like amount, there being at least nineteen different mandated categories. Councilmember Forsythe noted that the utility Users Tax is the only tax that is a direct benefit back to the citizens of the community, about three quarters of the some fifty services to the individual citizen is funded by the General Fund and the utility Users Tax is a means of making up the costs of providing those services which, for the most part, were previously funded by revenues that have since been diverted by the State. Making reference to increased activities on the local streets, Mr. Fredricks cautioned that if something is not done Seal Beach will experience the same fate as other cities, Long Beach as an example. Speaking as a resident, Councilmember Forsythe recalled that at the time Mr. Bankston was interviewed for the position of City Manager there was great concern on the part of the Council as to how the next payroll was going to be met, and it is Mr. Bankston who has turned that situation around and deserves the credit for doing so. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Brown expressed his op~n~on that the Utility Users Tax should be given careful consideration possibly before January or February, a time frame and plan to bring the reserves to a higher level should be developed, and noted that the water study will be a major issue to which he suggested that possibly the study and the Tax should be considered at the same time. Councilman Doane mentioned that one significant factor is the impact on Seal Beach of the actions of the former County Treasurer, and commended the city Manager for his efforts to resolve that crisis. He reported the main complaint of Leisure World residents is with the utility Users Tax, specifically with the electric bills in that those residences are heated by electricity in the ceilings. Councilman Doane said he could not support adoption of this budget with the utility Users Tax at its current percentage, as he had promised his Leisure World constituents. He noted there has been mention of applying the I I I I I I 6-26-95 Tax to water and reducing the percentage, it has also been said that Seal Beach has the highest utility Users Tax in the County yet that is not true as this Tax is not applied to water or to cable as it is in other cities. Councilmember Forsythe said at this point she was not comfortable with the level of reserves, that there will be capital improvements in the future for which there should be monies set aside, as an example water and sewer will be inevitable major expenditures, also if the level of services is reduced further it will affect property values to a much greater degree. Councilman Laszlo too said he had hoped to reduce the percentage of the utility Users Tax with this budget however the Orange County bankruptcy also took its toll on the city. As to the bankruptcy, the City Manager said about a $200,000 return to the City is outstanding. Councilman Laszlo said his inclination is to retain the Utility Users Tax at its current percentage for this fiscal year and that it be considered for reduction next year, allowing a further replen1shment of the reserves. Mayor Hastings mentioned that Seal Beach is primarily a bedroom community dependent basically upon property tax, to which she expressed her feeling that if the citizens realize that there is no other means of generating revenues they will understand, that often the price that is paid for living in this beach community. Councilman Brown again mentioned his preference to consider the water study and the level of reserves simultaneously, possibly appoint a Council sub-committee to review the reserves in detail, all of which may speed up the time frame to consider the Utility Users Tax issue. For information of the public, the Manager noted that the budget provides for one police officer, five additional reserves, and replaces one of two vacancies in the Landscape Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4393 - APPROVING 1995/1996 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Resolution Number 4393 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FISCAL YEAR 1995/1996 BUDGET, SETTING APPROPRIATION LIMITATION AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS BY FUND." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4393 was waived. Forsythe moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4393 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo Doane Motion carried with consent of the Council, Mayor Hastings declared a recess at 8:48 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 8:56 p.m. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "J" - DECLARING SURPLUS PROPERTY In response to Councilman Laszlo, the city Manager explained that this item simply adds the John Deere Tractor to the list of surplus property approved by the Council on June 12th. ITEM "M" - FIRE SERVICES AGREEMENT RENEWAL For information of the public, Councilman Brown noted that fire services provided to the City by the County of Orange are now being provided through a Joint po~ers Agreement, Councilmember Forsythe will assume the City's representation on that Board which allows City input with regard to fire and paramedic services. Councilmember Forsythe reported that it is understood that a paramedic unit or a fire/paramedic unit will be located in Old Town by September in addition to the unit at the Beverly Manor station. 6-26-95 ITEM "Nn - JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - 800 MEGAHERTZ COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Councilman Brown noted the importance of this item which will provide an appropriate communication system for the Police Department, and suggested that Mayor Hastings appoint the city Manager as the City's representative, as recommended by staff. Councilmember Forsythe noted some concern with the projected I costs for furniture and housing of this equipment versus the actual hardware and software, also whether the software programs, referred to as 486, may already be obsolete. Councilman Brown responded in the negative, this system will serve as the motherboard, the best buy at this time, and can be upgraded in the future. The City Manager clarified that the furniture cost includes the cost of the console modification, and in that regard staff is attempting ~ obtain a separate cost quote. ITEM "W" - MAIN STREET SPECIFIC PLAN - JOINT COUNCIL/COMMISSION STUDY SESSION The Director of Development Services requested Council direction as to a date and time to meet jointly with the Planning Commission to discuss the proposed Main Street Specific Plan prior to the call for formal public hearings. After brief discussion, there was an indicated consensus to hold this meeting on Wednesday, August 9th, a regular meeting date for the Planning Commission, also that the joint session be televised. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "W" Brown moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. E. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I F. By Proclamation recognized the educational and civic commitment made to the youth, schools and our community by Comcast Cablevision. G. Approved the minutes of the May 22, 1995 and June 12, 1995 regular adjourned and regular meetings. H. Denied the claim for damages of Ms. Patricia Melkon Howes and referred same to the city's liability attorney and adjuster. I. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report as of May 30, 1995. J. I Approved the Declaration of Surplus Property, a John Deere Tractor, and authorized the disposal of same. K. Received and filed the staff report relating to the Draft EA/IS - Surfside-Sunset/West Newport Beach Nourishment Project - Stage 10, and instructed the Mayor to sign the response letter as modified by the Environmental Quality Control Board. L. Received and filed the staff report relating to the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station _ U. S. Geological Survey Report regarding the Delineation of a Hydrocarbon (Weathered Gasoline) Plume in Shallow Deposits, and instructed the Mayor to sign the response letter as modified by the Environmental Control Board. I M. Approved the Fire Services Agreement Renewal between the city of Seal Beach and the Orange County Fire Authority. N. Approved the Joint Powers Agreement for the Orange County 800 Megahertz Communications System, and designated the city Manager as the city's representative to the Joint Powers Authority. O. Approved the contract renewal between the city of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for Animal control/Shelter Services for the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996 with provision for an automatic extension through December 31, 1996. P. Bids were received until June 21, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. for Project Number 640, Reconstruction/Overlay of Old Town Streets, as follows: I All American Asphalt R. J. Noble United Associates, Inc. Excel Paving $109,000 114,034 115,585 118,750 Awarded the contract for Project Number 640 to the lowest bidder, All American Asphalt in the amount of $109,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the city. Q. Approved Proposed Resolution Number 4313 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH SETTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE RESERVATION OF CITY PARKS AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND THE RULES GOVERNING THEIR USE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4313 was waived. R. Received and filed the staff report and approved in concept Resolution Number 4394 entitled "CITY OF SEAL BEACH RESOLUTION TO GRANT ONE TO FOUR YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT", (PERS), for the job classification of Water Superintendent as authorized under Government Code Section 20821.6. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4394 was waived. I S. Adopted Resolution Number 4390 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION PLAN, INCLUDING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE 6-26-95 6-26-95 T. DATE SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4390 was waived. Adopted Resolution Number 4391 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING HOURLY WAGES FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4391 was waived. I U. Adopted Resolution Number 4392 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4392 was waived. AYES: NOES: V. Approved regular demands numbered 9232 through 9360 in the amount of $154,980.41 and payroll demands numbered 12135 through 12328 in the amount of $278,568.76 and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. Indicated concurrence to adjourn to a joint city council/Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, August 9th for informal discussion of the final draft Main Street Specific Plan. I W. Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Doane commended the employees of the Police Department and Public Works Department for their efforts in organizing a picnic on the Naval weapons Station this past weekend as a fund raiser for the son of a city employee who is battling cancer. Councilman Brown extended an apology for the cancellation of the meeting that was to have been held in conjunction with personnel from the Naval weapons station for the purpose of discussing flood related problems, the cancellation a matter of miscommunication, and offered that that meeting will be rescheduled. With regard to the purchase of the Leisure World Library, Councilman Brown stated it was his intent to have presented a $35,000 check from Leisure World to the City this evening for the library books, however the Agreement has not as yet been executed by the County. Councilmember Forsythe I reported the conclusion of the Kids Baseball season with the Ice Cream Social this past weekend, a wonderful, successful event, however not without the assistance of fellow Councilmembers, the Ladies of the Evening, and the Seal Beach Host Lions who came to the rescue in a time of need for additional workers to serve ice cream and cook hamburgers and hot dogs. Mayor Hastings expressed appreciation to the Seal Beach Host Lions and Kids Baseball for their donations of $1,000 and $500 respectively for trees to be placed on the Greenbelt. She reported a gang related incident near the pier the end of last week, an indication that summer is here, suggesting that more attention I I I 6-26-95 I 6-29-95 needs to be paid to the pier area. Mayor Hastings announced the opening of The Yellow Armchair in the 300 block of Main street and noted last weekend's promotional of Kids Kab, a childrens transportation service, that took place at the corner of Main street and Electric Avenue with refreshments and childrens entertainment. CITY MANAGER REPORTS The City Manager expressed his enjoyment of having been in Seal Beach the last four years, a wonderful community and citizenry, expressed appreciation for the support and efforts of the Council, and wished all well. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications open. In response to the mention of a recent confrontation at the pier, Mr. Fredricks spoke for the effectiveness of police bicycle or foot patrols, active police presence on the pier in that the pier and Main Street are the heart of the community. Ms. Francis Johnson, Coastline Drive, agreed with the prior speaker, stating that walking police patrols deter problems. Mayor Hastings pointed out that the Seal Beach pier can not be closed during certain hours, that a stipulation of an agreement with the State, therefore is not as easily patrolled or secured as the Huntington Beach pier as an example. There being no further comments, Mayor Hastings declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 p.m. to consider Assessment District 94-1, the Surfside Colony undergrounding/water system improvements. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Approved: of the Attest: Seal Beach, California June 29, 1995 The City Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Hastings calling the meeting t~ order. ROLL CALf. Present: Mayor Hastings Counci~m~~b~rs Brown, Forsythe Absent: Councilmembers Doane, Laszlo