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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1990-05-15 5-15-90 I Seal Beach, California May 15, 1990 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:06 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson Absent: None Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant city Attorney Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Dorsey, Lifeguard Chief Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Risner, 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: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I Mayor Grgas presented an overview of the state of the city from 1981 to present day, a comparison of City budgets, the loss of revenues, deferred capital improvements and equipment replacement, and highlighted occurrences and events of significance such as rehabilitation of the Old City Hall, the cable franchise, lowering Old Town densities, the 1982/83 storms, contracting for fire/paramedic services, the Save Our pier effort, loss of Federal Revenue Sharing , funds, the Bixby Old Ranch Business Park, reopening of the pier, and the Zoeter School site. He noted that a number of memorable things have occurred during this time period, many of which are attributable to those persons who have served on the Council and to the community as a whole, and that there are many important issues forthcoming, particularly with the ever increasing outside influences on the conduct local government. Mr. Grgas expressed appreciation to his wife, Nancy, and children for their support, to the members of the Council past and present, to the members of city boards and commissions, and to the past and present members of City staff. He offered his congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected members of the Council. Councilmember Risner also reflected on the events of the past eight years, specifically the destruction of the pier, the efforts of the Save Our pier group, and the rebuilding and opening of the municipal pier, the City's seventieth birthday celebration, as well as 'the issues previously mentioned by Mayor Grgas, and cited specifically the importance and significance of Gum Grove Park to the residents of the Hill and the entire community. Councilmember Risner expressed appreciation for having had the opportunity to serve as the District Three representative on the council, and best wishes to the new Council representative. Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo and Wilson each expressed appreciation to Mayor Grgas and Councilmember Risner for the knowledge, dedication, and contributions to this community during their terms of office. I 5-15-90 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3940 - DECLARING RESULTS - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 8. 1990 Resolution Number 3940 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ON THE 8th DAY OF MAY, 1990, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full I reading of Resolution Number 3940 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3940. AYES: NOES: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried OATHS OF OFFICE The city Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Joe Hunt, appointed to the office of Member of the City Council on February 5th pursuant to section 22843.5 of the California Elections Code to represent Councilmanic District Five, to Mrs. Marilyn Hastings, elected to the office of Member of the city Council to represent Councilmanic District One, and to Mrs. Gwen Forsythe, elected to the office of Member of the City Council to represent Councilmanic District Three. Mr. Grgas and Mrs. Risner relinquished their seats to the new members of the city Council. Mayor ProTem Wilson assumed conduct of the meeting and presented Mr. Grgas and Mrs. Risner with a City plaque commemorating their City Council terms. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION Selection of Mavor Mayor ProTem Wilson declared nominations open for Mayor. Councilman Hunt nominated Edna Wilson as Mayor. Laszlo moved, second by Forsythe, to close nominations. I AYES: NOES: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Motion carried Mrs. Wilson was declared Mayor of the City of Seal Beach for 1990/91. Selection of Mavor ProTem Mayor Wilson declared nominations open for Mayor ProTem and nominated Councilman Hunt. Councilmember Hastings nominated Councilman Laszlo. Forsythe moved, second by Laszlo, to close nominations. Vote on selection of Mr. Hunt as Mayor ProTem: AYES: NOES: Hunt, Wilson Forsythe, Hastings, Laszlo Motion failed Vote on selection of Mr. Laszlo as Mayor ProTem: AYES: NOES: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Motion carried I Mr. Laszlo was declared Mayor ProTem of the City of Seal Beach for 1990/91. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3941 - SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATIONS Resolution Number 3941 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, WELLS FARGO BANK AND FIRST INTERSTATE BANK, AND AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE SIGNATURES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3860.tI By 5-15-90 unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3941 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3941. AYES: NOES: Forsythe, Hastings, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Motion carried I PLANNING COMMISSION - VACANCY It was the consensus of the Council to declare a vacancy on the Planning Commission from District Three for the unexpired term ending July, 1993. BUDGET WORKSHOP It was the consensus of the Council to schedule a budget workshop session for Monday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Mayor Wilson expressed appreciation for her selection as Mayor, and reviewed some of the city Council accomplishments during her six years as a member of the Council. Councilmember Hastings asked that an item be scheduled for the May 29th meeting to establish a citizens committee to review the Housing Element, the committee to consist of a yet unspecified number of council district appointees, to report to Council within eight weeks the results and recommendations from their studies and deliberations as to the location and suitability of sites for housing as well as any other modifications of the Housing Element deemed necessary. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications open. In response to Councilman Laszlo, the city Manager confirmed that the remaining items relating to the Mola development will be on the agenda for the next regular meeting, May 29th. Councilman Laszlo said he will need to leave that meeting no later than 1:00 a.m., and should the meeting be lengthy possibly it could be continued until the following day. He also suggested that a Closed Session be held prior to the regular meeting to review certain legal issues with the new members of the Council. The Assistant City Attorney advised that the May 21st adjourned meeting could be adjourned until 6:00 p.m. on May 29th for the purpose of holding a Closed Session. There being no further comments, Mayor Wilson declared Oral Communications closed. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. I Approved: ~~,~~ Attest: