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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1991-06-17 'I '," ~:~." .. -t 6-11-91/6-17-91 neglected the in-lieu payments, is now being allowed seven days to come current or their Conditional Use Permit will be pulled. I CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the council, to adjourn until Monday, June 17th at 5:00 p.m. for further budget discussions. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. f.' Clerk and ex-of of Seal Beach Approved: dA~-~-/ Mayor ~~c (f Attest: I Seal Beach, California June 17, 1991 The City Council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 5:01 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Forsythe, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Hastings Vacancy: One Councilmember Hastings arrived at the meeting at 5:03 p.m. Also present: Mr. Bankston, city Manager Mr. ArChibold, Assistant city Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Patricia Worth, Leisure World resident, requested that the Council make no reductions in the Police Department. She said the reason crime statistics in Seal Beach appear to be low is the result'of Leisure World, and recalled that the impact of Police reductions in another beach city resulted in gang activity and the eventual need for more police and pUblic works services. There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications closed. WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Hastings, to waive the reading in 6-17-91 full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: VACANCY: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson None One Motion carried I BUDGET WORKSHOP The City Manager reported the proposed 1991/92 budget is presently balanced as amended by staff, however further amendments may be necessary upon adoption of the State budget, that the revenue projections are reasonable, somewhat conservative, the expenditures are substantially reduced, and although there have been no cuts in services there will be an impact. He stated the General Fund projected revenues are $11,066,232 which in comparison to the 1990/91 budget and amendments thereto is a $1.6 million or a thirteen percent reduction, total of all funds is $17,121,322 which reflects a reduction of $1,473,423 or eight percent. He noted that additional information received from the League allowed some revenue adjustments to the April projections, primarily to sales tax and gas tax figures, and AHFP Funds of $95,000 are now reflected in the revised budget revenues. He pointed out the General Fund revenues of $11,066,232 from which there are General Fund expenditures of $11,066,225, therefore balanced, total of all funds balanced at $17,121,322 revenues, $17,116,535 expenditures, all funds equal to or less than revenue projections with one exception, the sewer operations fund, where there would be a minor transfer from existing reserves. with regard to a comparison of General Fund revenues, the City Manager explained the 1990/91 estimate as of February was 10,283,600, May projections were 10,704,900, reflecting that revenues were realized somewhat greater than had been estimated, also that the projected growth is somewhat less than the actual percentage growth for last year, about 4.8 percent. I The City Manager reported the primary reductions to bring the budget into balance is a continuation of the new employment freeze, the budget reflecting the reduction of one Captain position in the Police Department, holding the position of Finance Director open pending a reorganization evaluation and temporarily incorporating Finance Department duties with the responsibilities of the Assistant City Manager, holding open the position of the Director of Public Works and contracting for city Engineer services at ten hours per week, placing the Engineering administration function under the direction of the Development Services Director, as to the vacancy in one of the two Public Works field superintendent positions, a recommendation that the two positions be consolidated into a public works or municipal services manager position, eliminating the three intern positions in the City Manager and Development Services Departments, the personnel adjustments resulting in salary, benefits, and some operating expense savings. He reported also that there have been significant reductions of office expenditures, travel and meetings, memberships and dues, that $10,000 for the computer upgrade in the Development Services Department was deleted as was the $70,000 for the heating system. I The city Manager commenced an account by account review of the proposed budget, described the allocations and . .' . '~"':_1~.~1 I' .7'1. . 6-17-91 I adjustments to each, and provided explanations to various questions posed by the Council. During the course of discussion there were specific comments, requests, explanations, and responses as outlined below. Council requested a detail of the non-departmental expenses, also suggested that a policy be developed for special event funding, possibly to require funding requests prior to budget considerations. with regard to the Police Department budget, staff explained that $3 of each citation now goes to the County for jail facility funding, that the pagers are used citywide, not just by Police personnel, that there are five persons who receive pager compensation and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding it is approximately $45 per pay period or 3.5 hours of credit. It was suggested that automated parking be looked into for the beach lots, that a log be compiled as to how many cars use the beach lots on a daily basis, also that staffing of the lots, parking meters, and an hourly rather than a fixed rat~ be evaluated. Staff advised that the City receives approximately $25,000 per year from the County for beach related expenses, also that the cost to dock the Lifeguard rescue boat in Long Beach is approximately $7.25 per day or an annual cost of $2700, that location easily accessible, close to a fueling facility, and affords twenty-four hour security. Staff offered to prepare an inventory of all rolling stock for information of the Council, noted the budget does not reflect the purchase of any vehicles during the next year, and it is the intent that the city move towards a straight purchase system in the future rather than the lease/purchase method, also work towards reinstating a vehicle depreciation fund. It was also noted that funds are provided in the budget for the annual payment to the County for the 800 MHZ communications system as well as the EPA required fuel tank monitoring program. Mayor Laszlo objected to a proposed closure of the turnpocket on Westminster Boulevard in the vicinity of the Post Office, and requested accident data regarding that location. Councilmember Hastings said there is a need for street repair in the downtown area, particularly 12th street and Central Avenue, and requested information as to how long it has been since those streets were last repaired, to which the staff suggested that such repair could be included in future HCD Block Grant funding requests, yet noted that County HCD funding has been reduced which in turn impacts funding for local projects, as an example the total received by the City last year was $65,000, only $7,000 allocated for daycare assistance where $20,000 had been requested. In response to Council, staff indicated that the life of a brush/water street sweeper is seven to eight years, and confirmed that City mechanics service the Police vehicles. The city Manager advised that the County increase of gate fees will be forthcoming to the Council for consideration, as well as a recycling program. There was a request that the blacktop areas on Bolsa Avenue be looked at for improvement, also improvements/upgrading of Marina Park, and that the revenue figure for tree trimming be reflected in that account. It was indicated that over the next few months staff will be analyzing damage to the pier that may be the result of docking boats, a report to be presented to the Council, also that a clarification will be provided as to the intent to either replace sand on the beach, move sand from the west beach to the east beach, or if the proposed budgeted amount is meant to be transferred to the Pier Groin Repair Fund. A suggestion was made that in the future Leisure World contribute a like amount to the city contribution for the Leisure World bus. It was explained that it is the Golden Age Foundation, a volunteer organization, that contributes to the Leisure World bus I I 6-17-91 operation. The City Manager noted an upcoming meeting with Rossmoor Center at which the Leisure World bus will be discussed and there may be an opportunity to establish specific percentage contributions. Question was raised as to the safety of the pier guardrails, citing specific reference to small children possibly slipping between the railings and be injured. The City Manager reported the tax I increment to the Redevelopment Agency is sufficient to meet ' the existing debt service, that no General Fund subsidy is necessary, and that staff will likely be proposing the refinancing of agency bonds in the near future. There were brief comments regarding the twenty percent low/moderate housing set aside requirement with the city Manager explaining that at such time as the Agency realizes tax increment greater than its debt it will be necessary to address the set aside, however that would only be after the debt service is satisfied. It was pointed out that the Agency receives property tax increment from the project area, yet any sales tax generated goes to the General Fund, also that the child care facilities on the Zoeter site is city property therefore there is no property tax paid. Members of the Council commended the city Manager and staff for their efforts to balance the budget. The city Manager in turn commended certain members of the staff that devoted extraordinary time and effort to the budget process. He offered to meet in another workshop session if that were the desire of the Council, otherwise the budget hearing will be held June 24th. He advised that even though the budget is balanced at this point staff will be making some minor adjustments to the document, noted that the personnel level may not be realistic for more than one budget year, that I revenue enhancements will be forthcoming to the Council, that staff will continue to monitor actions relating to the state budget, and that throughout the year the budget will be reviewed to track the flow of revenues that may either necessitate further cuts or allow reinstating certain programs. Hastings moved, second by Forsythe, to consider the budget as proposed at the June 24th regular meeting. AYES: NOES: VACANCY: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson None One Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. CLOSED SESSION It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss personnel matters at 8:01 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:39 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. It was reported the Council had discussed personnel matters as previously announced, and that no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. I AYES: NOES: VACANCY: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson None One Motion carried , If,''';'... "f 6-17-91/6-24-91 Mayor ~j~ Approved: - ~~~~ I Attest: Seal Beach, California June 24, 1991 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:08 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order ~ith the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Forsythe, Hastings, wilson Absent: None Vacancy: One I Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Archibold, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, city Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Forsythe, 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 Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: VACANCY: Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson None One Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Armed Forces Reserve Center and its military personnel, and the July 4th birth of the Nation fireworks celebration at and through the cooperation of the Armed Forces Reserve Center. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Gary Johnson, Seal Beach, read an excerpt from a Los Angeles Times article regarding the lack of available information as to alleged Navy plans to truck weaponry from a Bay Area city to Seal Beach and the construction of a missile testing site here as well, also an Orange County Register article reporting a potential closure of two of the three weapon storage sites on the west coast, leaving Seal Beach as the sole missile and shell supplier for the Pacific Fleet, and a letter of protest from the Commander of the Concord site to any such plan to transfer missile testing and human resources operations to Seal Beach" creating a mega weapons station, as reported in the Contra Costa Times. Mr. Johnson