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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1990-04-03 '., 3-26-90 I 4-3-90 I qettinq $90,000 of Prop 70 funds when Laquna Beach is qettinq considerably more, and stated there is money available for parkland alonq streams and rivers which would include the Hellman and DWP properties. In response to Council, Mr. Ambrose acknowledqed he had discussed the wideninq of BOlsa, had not talked about openinq Catalina, and said that the Ports have money and can buy the Hellman property, but they can not qet involved while Mola has an option on the property. Mrs. Strohmeier, Seal Beach Boulevard, said she received a letter that accused her of sayinq the individual had broken into city Hall and stole confidential personnel records. Mrs. strohmeier denied the charqe. She also inquired as to the costs incurred for the police officers that retire from jOb related stress injuries after about five years employment. Mayor Grqas noted that police retirements are qoverned'by state law. There were no other comments, and Mayor Grqas declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meetinq until Tuesday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The meetinq adjourned at 10:55 p.m. I Approved: tt:M\ f} ~ Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California April 3, 1990 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in reqular adjourned session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Wilson callinq the meetinq to order with the Salute to the Flaq. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Wilson Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner Absent: Mayor Grqas I Also present: Mr. Nelson, city Manaqer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Wilson, to waive the readinq in full of all ordinances and resolutions and that consent to the waiver of readinq shall be deemed to be qiven by all Councilmembers after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the readinq of such ordinance or resolution. 4-3-90 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grqas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3926 - DECLARING RESULTS - PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MARCH 27. 1990 Resolution Numl:ler 3926 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ON THE 27TH DAY OF MARCH, 1990, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Resolution Numl:ler 3926 was waived. Risner moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3926 as presented. . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grqas Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1301 - CALLING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 8. 1990 Ordinance Number 1301 was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1990, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE CITY AS REOUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Ordinance Number 1301 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1301 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grqas Motion carried 1- RESOLUTION NUMBER 3927 - REOUESTING COUNTY SERVICES - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 8. 1990 Resolution Number 3927 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1990." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Resolution Numl:ler 3927 was waived. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3927 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grqas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3928 - ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS/ POLLING PLACES/APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS/FIXING COMPENSATION - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 8. 1990 Resolution Numl:ler 3928 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1990, CALLED BY ORDINANCE NUMBER 1301 OF THE CITY COUNCIL." By unanimous consent, full readinq of Resolution Number 3928 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Numl:ler 3928 as presented. 4-3-90 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3929 - ORDERING CANVASS - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 8. 1990 Resolution Number 3929 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THAT THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1990, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3929 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3929 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Hunt presented an update to his previous report regarding the proposed Orange County Fire Department user fees. As background, Councilman Hunt reported the Orange County Fire Department will realize a $7.5 million shortfall in their next fiscal year budget, a situation that is expected to continue until the year 2000, and that the Board of Supervisors directed that the shortfall be made up through user fees. He explained that approximately $2.5 million will be realized through fire prevention inspection permits and to that there is no objection, the remaining $5 is proposed to be made up by charging for paramedic services, $150 for basic life support calls and $250 for advanced life support calls. He noted the Board had some concern with those fees and recommended that a program be developed to ease the costs for seniors, large groups, and those unable to pay. Councilman Hunt reported that the committee that has been working on this issue has developed a proposed rate plan for subscription to the service, similar to an insurance policy, at a cost of approximately $35 per year per residential unit, also a discounted rate for seniors and large groups, possibly reducing the $35 subscription rate to something between $17 or $19, and that a subscription fee for businesses is yet to be developed. He acknowledged he had originally opposed the user fee approach as being unfair, especially for the cash contract cities who would be paying a disproportionate share of the total paramedic service costs, that he also felt the public would be strongly opposed to such fee, however he has since learned that the four to six cities in Orange County that have their own fire department have imposed a paramedic charge and it has been accepted by the public. Councilman Hunt stated he has estimated the Fire Department will need about $275,000 from Seal Beach. He noted that there are approximately 800,000 residents or 322,000 residential units in the area that County Fire serves. Mr. Nelson reported the city Managers of the four cash contract cities are opposed to the fee being imposed against the city unless there is an offset of the gross fee the City pays to the County for those services. Councilman Hunt noted the billing for County fire services was received this date, and based upon his estimate of $275,000 for paramedic services in this community, that would amount tO,approximately $15 per residential unit if a factor is also built in for businesses. As a point for possible consideration, Mr. Hunt offered that if the local government were to pay the $275,000 and the public were asked to pay the collection costs, which is understood to be a considerable amount, there could be about $225,000 towards administration and I 4-3-90 collection costs, or as an alternative possibly hold an election locally or within the entire Fire District where the voters would have the opportunity of placing an assessment onto the property tax, an amount of approximately 1.6 cents per $100 assessed valuation to raise the $275,000, and if that were not approved the users would pay for the services on an individual basis. In response to Council, the city Manager reported the new bill from the Fire I Department includes paramedic services without the proposed levy of fees. As a personal evaluation of the cost of fire services, Councilman Hunt noted that last year the City paid about $1.8 million which included paramedic services, the new bill is increased by approximately twelve percent, therefore if the paramedic service fee is imposed it would be his assumption that the county would in turn discount the cost to the City by an equal percentage. The city Manager noted a major concern is that the City will pay for the paramedic service and that the County will in turn levy an additional fee on the residents or on the city. He explained that the fire service agreement provides a cap formula based upon assessed valuation, population, area, and the number of service calls, which in turn determines the percentage of cost to the contract agency. In this case, he offered that the County would levy the fee on the city and the city would in turn have the option of passing that cost on to the resident, and it is felt that whether the fee is covered by a voluntary subscription or on a pay as used basis, the city should receive a credit. Councilman Laszlo suggested that possibly the City of Huntington Beach could provide fire service at a lesser cost. The city Manager responded that during a previous evaluation of fire services, Huntington Beach could not under-bid the County. I' Councilman Hunt concurred that at such time as the costs for County fire services are discussed further, there should be an opportunity to consider contracting with another agency, reestablishing a local fire department, or any other alternative. The city Manager noted that the city is obligated by contract to the County for the next fiscal year. Councilmember Risner requested that a report be forthcoming outlining the position of the committee that Mr. Hunt was representative to, the city Manager Association position, as well as the suggestions of Mr. Hunt. It was noted that the Board of Supervisors had requested the recommendations be submitted prior to the next fiscal year. Councilman Hunt made reference to a letter he received with regard to the beach cleaning crew. The city Manager advised that the communication has been referred to staff. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor ProTem Wilson declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Bruce Stark, asked how visitors to the city would be handled, would they be included in the city assessment or be personally obligated for the service fee, and what effect insurance coverage would have. Councilman Hunt stated he has not received an absolute answer to the question as yet, however it was his understanding that if the City paid the I entire premium the individual would not be billed, yet if . only a portion of the City subscribed for the service, the service fee would be directed to the individual, and if there was a third responsible party, an insurance coverage, the committee had requested that be invoked in lieu of billing the individual. Mrs. Mitzi Morton, 13th Street, asked if a person would be billed for paramedic services in the case of a fire, where paramedics automatically respond. Mr. Hunt responded that if their services were not needed there would be no charge. Mrs. Marilyn Hastings, 12th 4-3-90 - 4-9-90 I Street, said if the city subscribes for the service and an individual is billed and the collection made, would that money be returned to the City. Mr. Hunt said it is his understanding that if a group subscribes, such as the city, and if someone who resides elsewhere is billed and pays, the city would in turn receive a credit. He pointed out that the details of this issue have not been completed. There being no further comments, Mayor ProTem Wilson declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. ADJOURNMENT Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried of the Approved: ~~,W~ Mayor Attest: I Seal Beach, California April 9, 1990 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Wilson Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner Absent: Mayor Grgas I Mayor Grgas arrived at the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, city Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Chief Stearns, Police Department Mr. Jue, Director of Public Worksl City Engineer Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk