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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1992-07-13 6-22-92/7-13-92 Approved: ~.,.../ ,..LA 4Y~ ~ , - Mayor Attest: I Seal Beach, California July 13, 1992 The regular adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council scheduled for 6:00 p.m. this date was cancelled due to a lack of business matters for discussion. 1992. Clerk Seal Beach, California July 13, 1992 I The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Forsythe Councilmembers Brown, Doane, Laszlo, Hastings Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bankston, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Contract City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Brown 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: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications open. Ms. Reva Olson, Seal Beach, announced the arrival of the Peace and Dignity Journey, 1992 in Los Angeles on August 7th, a spiritual run from Alaska to Argentina organized by indigenous people with an aim to reinforce unity between people, nature, and the universe. Ms. I I I 7-13-92 Olson invited the community to join a recognition of this Journey on August 8th in the vicinity of the pier in the event the run passes through Seal Beach. There being no further comment, Mayor Forsythe declared Oral Communications closed. PRESENTATION Mayor Forsythe read Resolution Number 4162 in full'entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING SANDRA FIELD FOR HER CIVIC LEADERSHIP." The Mayor announced that the Resolution would be presented at the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner. Hastings moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolution Number 4162 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Hastings noted receipt of a letter from Senator Bergeson relating to on-going problems associated with diminishing sand and repair of the pier groin. The communication encouraged the participation of Seal Beach with the County of Orange and the other Orange county cities in the collection of coastline data, and suggested the naming of city employee Mr. Dan Dorsey as a participant to the this working group for the sharing of information relative to common beach problems such as maintenance, lifeguard techniques, erosion, public event policies, etc., a regional approach similar to that in San Diego County. The city Manager confirmed that information has been received as a result of past meetings of this countywide group and that the participation of Mr. Dorsey has been accepted. He noted the information gathered from the San Diego study, encompassing the area from the Mexican border to the Orange County boundary, is now being utilized by various agencies, the ultimate goal of the Corps of Engineers and the State is to study the entire California coastline, reported there has recently been some study of the Seal Beach shoreline, also that a previously required financial contribution is not necessary at this time for the city to participate in this countywide group. Councilmember Hastings noted that Seal Beach will be providing information relative to the City as a feeder beach at no cost. The Mayor requested that the Council be provided with periodic updates from the countywide group. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "C" throuah "J" Councilman Laszlo requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Doane, to approve the recommended action for Items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "F", as presented. C. Approved regular demands numbered 88306 through 88554 in the amount of $975,021.87, payroll demands of June 23rd numbered 50569 through 50742 in the amount of $192,636.07, and payroll demands of July 7th numbered 50743 through 50932 in the amount of $213,429.37 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. D. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 1992. E. Adopted Ordinance Number 1355 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL CODES, 1991 7-13-92 EDITIONS, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND READOPTING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of ordinance Number 1355 was waived. G. Adopted Resolution Number 4164 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4164 was waived. I H. Adopted Resolution Number 4165 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #614, REPLACEMENT OF ROOF AND AIR CONDITIONING IN CITY HALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN APOLLO HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY, INC." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4165 was waived. I. Denied the claim for damages of Mr. Edwin C. Pidancet. J. Approved the introduction and first reading of Ordinance Number 1353 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGARDING THE FORM AND FUNCTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION" and that Ordinance Number 1353 be passed to second reading. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1353 was waived. I AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "F" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 4163 - ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY In response to questions of Councilman Laszlo, the City Manager explained that an investment policy is required to be adopted annually, that in recent years investments have primarily been with the State administered Local Agency Investment Fund, that Fund continuing to have interest rates higher than rates available on the commercial market as well as an increased cap on investments available to cities. He pointed out that the Policy sets forth caps to be utilized when making investments, maximum maturity time frames, those standards consistent with the standards established by the State Treasurers Association, the investments to be insured, the amount invested to be within the I insured level, primarily negotiable certificates of deposit, bankers acceptances, and commercial paper, which allows investment through other means in the event LAIF interest rates fall below commercial rates. He reported also that monthly investment reports will be forthcoming in the near future for information of the Council. Councilman Laszlo noted his concern was with regard to a responsible investment policy and awareness of investments by the Council. Doane moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4163 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL I I I 7-13-92 BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE YEAR 1992/93." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4163 was waived. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - 1992/1993 Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing open to consider the annual street Lighting Assessment District for fiscal year 1992/93. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported receipt of a written communication from the Southern California Edison Company requesting that its properties be excluded from the assessment district or exempted from the assessment. The City Engineer presented the staff report, noted the amount of assessments are similar to those of the past three years and that it is an annual assessment. with regard to the reduced assessment for duplex and triplex units in Zone Two, Mr. Francisco of willdan Associates explained that there are five distinct assessment zones, the assessment fluctuating depending upon the change in land use as a result of construction, the city Engineer also clarified that the Zone Two assessment for a duplex is $18.39, $27.59 for a triplex, or $9.20 per unit. Mr. Jue explained that Zone Five covers non-residential properties, and suggested that staff be directed to research further the Edison company request for exemption of their properties as being unattended automated facilities, and if found to be correct the County Assessor would be so noticed of any exemption. Mr. Jue noted the Hellman property would fall under the Zone Five assessment based upon the size of the parcel and front footage along Seal Beach Boulevard. There being no comments from the audience, Mayor Forsythe declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4166 - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - 1992/1993 Resolution Number 4166 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENTS AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4166 was waived. Hastings moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 4166. Staff was requested to reevaluate the Edison Company property. AYES: NOES: Brown, Doane, Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo None Motion carried COUNCIL CONCERNS Councilman Brown conveyed appreciation to Councilman Laszlo for his participation in a recent meeting concerning the noise problems in the vicinity of the theatre in Rossmoor Center. Councilman Laszlo mentioned a possible rescheduling of the use of College Park for certain athletic activities to allow periods of time for use of the Park by residents of College Park East as well. Councilmember Hastings mentioned the enjoyable participation in judging the decorated bicycles at the July 4th activities at College Park. She reminded the community of the upcoming Rough Water Swim and Lions Club Fishfry. Mayor Forsythe noted there has been no further information from Sacramento as to the adoption of the State budget and ultimate impact on Seal Beach. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. 7-13-92/7-27-92 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 Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. to meet in Closed session. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous I consent at 7:36 p.m. lerk and ex-of of Seal Beach Approved: 4..- /~~r~'" May Attest: Seal Beach, California July 27, 1992 The regular adjourned city Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 o'clock p.m. was cancelled due to the lack of Closed Session matters for discussion. 1992. Seal Beach, california July 27, 1992 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Forsythe calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL ~AT.T. 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 I I E