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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1992-05-19 5-11-92/5-19-92 differences of the two programs, and a concern as to how the twenty-five to fifty percent refuse reduction can be achieved, also that Mr. Briggeman had been informed of an intent to renegotiate the refuse contract. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, 1- Seal Beach, questioned check number 87728 payable to Ivan Stevenson. The City Manager offered to review the backup to the payment. With regard to staff representation for committees, Mr. Stark suggested that the specific committees be allowed to choose whomever they wiSh to attend or provide input whether it be the EPA, Wetlands Society, etc. In response to questions of Mr. Antos, 17th Street, the city Manager explained that check number 87787, Davidson Investigations, related to a workers compensation claim, check number 87861, Take Care, was a health insurance payment, and offered to review the backup to check number 87848, Saleen High Performance Parts. There being no further comments, Mayor Laszlo declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. to administer the Oaths of Office to the newly elected city officials. The meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m. by unanimous consent. C Y lerk and ex-off1C10 C of Seal Beach I of the Attest: ~ Approved: Seal Beach, California May 19, 1992 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Wilson-Sharp Absent: None I I I ..., 5-19-92 Also present: Mr. Bankston, city Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Hastings moved, second by Doane, 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: Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo, Wilson-Sharp None Motion carried NOES: Mayor Laszlo presented Councilmember Wilson-Sharp with a framed collection of pins representing the Orange County cities, certificates of appreciation from the Orange County Division of the League of cities, and a City of Seal Beach plaque in recognition of and appreciation for her services as a member of the city Council from 1984 until this date. Councilmember Wilson-Sharp accepted the mementos with appreciation. OATHS OF OFFICE The city Attorney administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Joanne Yeo as city Clerk for the full term of four years. The city Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. William Doane as a member of the City Council representing Councilmanic District Five for the short term of two years, to Mr. Frank Laszlo as a member of the city Council representing Councilmanic District Four for the full term of four years, and to Mr. George Brown as a member of the City Council representing Councilmanic District Two for the full term of four years. The duly sworn officals assumed their respective positions, and Mrs. Wilson-Sharp excused herself from the City Council. SELECTION OF MAYOR Councilman Doane nominated Mrs. Gwen Forsythe for the position of Mayor. Hastings moved, second by Brown, to declare nominations closed. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried Mrs. Forsythe was declared Mayor of the City of Seal Beach for 1992/93 and assumed the conduct of the meeting. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Laszlo nominated Mrs. Marilyn Hastings for the position of Mayor ProTem, moved to close nominations and declare Mrs. Hastings Mayor ProTem. Mayor Forsythe seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Laszlo None Hastings Motion carried Mayor Forsythe presented a commemorative plaque to Mr. Laszlo for his services as Mayor for the period 1991/92. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4143 - SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS Resolution Number 4143 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK, AND FIRST INTERSTATE BANK; AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 4132." By unanimous consent, full 5-19-92 reading of Resolution Number 4143 was waived. Hastings moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolution Number 4143 as amended to 8reflect the name of Gwen Forsythe as Mayor. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Carla Watson, 1635 Catalina Avenue, extended congratulations to the new council, appreciation to Mr. Laszlo as past Mayor, and congratulations to Mrs. Forsythe upon her selection as Mayor. Ms. Watson announced a Seal Beach Citizens United potluck gathering to be held on Friday evening, the proceeds to be designated for rebuilding the recently fire damaged pier. Ms. Joyce Risner, Driftwood Avenue, recalled a number of occurrences during Mrs. Wilson-Sharp's terms of office, and commended her efforts as having been addressed with integrity and honor. She congratulated Mrs. Forsythe on her selection as Mayor, and extended a welcome to Councilmembers Brown, Doane, and Laszlo. Mrs. Risner expressed her desire that the upcoming year be one of peace and harmony and a time to work together for the benefit of Seal Beach, and presented flowers to Mrs. Wilson-Sharp and Mayor Forsythe. Ms. Wendi Rothman presented a bouquet of roses to Mayor Forsythe. Mayor Forsythe extended appreciation to the many persons, including the children, in attendance at the meeting. At the request of the Mayor, the city Manaqer presented a status report regarding the fire incident on the municipal pier that occurred the past Friday afternoon. He explained that structural and mechanical engineers have inspected the pier, the major pilings and cross beams are structurally sound, the fire basically confined to the upper deck area whereby the decking and certain cross members will need to be replaced, zero tower having suffered extensive fire and water damage, all utilities damaged, and that the Fire Department has determined the source of the fire was an electrical short. He noted the initial estimate of repair is between $60,000 and $100,000, that the insurance coverage carries a $100,000 self-insurance clause therefore costs incurred will be applied against that deductible, also reported a special fund has been established to accept donations specifically for the purpose of repair of the pier. The Manager reported that methods for temporary reopening of the pier have been explored, a supplier of temporary wood decking has been located and a contractor will be available to install same pending the reinstallation of the utilities, and it is hoped the pier can be reopened by the upcoming weekend. He added that permanent decking and timbers can be obtained in approximately four to six weeks at which time it will be necessary to close the pier for about five working days in order to complete the repairs. The city Manager commended the efforts of the agencies and personnel involved in the coordination efforts since Friday, mentioning specifically Moffatt and Nichol Engineers, the Orange county Fire Department, the Long Beach water boat, State Fish and Game, Lifeguard Department personnel who made an extraordinary effort to assist the patrons of Ruby'S subsequent to the fire breaking out, the Public Works Department for their efforts in various ways, and offered that the Council could take pride in the employees that serve this community. Mayor Forsythe asked that a commendation for the Lifeguard personnel be placed on the upcoming Council agenda and that another update report be likewise presented at that meeting. There being no further comments, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed. .' CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. II I I I I I ~.31 5-19-92/5-26-92 ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Hastings, to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, May 26th, 1992 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed Session. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. of the Approved: ~~ ~~ ~~/~- - ayo Attest: Seal Beach, California May 26, 1992 The regular adjourned City Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this date was cancelled due to the lack of Closed Session items for discussion. Jo ci T ~7M r MayJ1992. M. Yeo, City ~ of Seal Beach Seal Beach, California May 26, 1992 The city council of the city of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Hastings, Laszlo Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bankston, city Manager Mr. Barrow, city Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Hastings moved, second by Doane, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions an~that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Councilmembers after