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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1988-06-20 6-16-88 I 6-20~88 ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I of the Approved: ~~.r t:1' ayor Attest: Seal Beach, California June 20, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: I Mayor Hunt Councilmembers Grgas, Laszlo, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Risner It was the consensus of the Council to excuse the absence of Councilmember Risner from this meeting as she was out of the City. WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, 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: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I 6-20-88 I CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - 1988/89 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Hunt declared the continued public hearing open to further consider the proposed 1988/89 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk reported that the public hearing had been noticed and held at regular meeting of June 6th, continued to June 16th and this date, and that no communications had been received relating to this item. The City Manager reported that the proposed Resolution reflects balances of the various operating funds pursuant to Council actions to date, with an unallocated balance of $54,680. There being no public comments, Mayor Hunt declared the public hearing closed. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3792 - ADOPTING 1988/89 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Resolution Number 3792 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988/89 AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3704." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3792 was waived. Councilman Grgas indicated his hesitation to commit any of the unallocated monies until the requested report requested concerning the surf rake is considered by the Council, however stated his preference for funding in this budget would be the surfrake, refurbishing the lifeguard towers, the laser printer for the Development Services Department, the traffic signal loop replacement, and that painting and recarpeting of the Police building be considered for funding through revenues realized from lease of the jail facility if approved. The City Manager clarified that revenue that may be realized from the lease of the jailor adjustment of fees is not included in the budget at this time, that the allocation to cover the cost of a fixed asset appraisal is not included in the budget thus the last sentence relating to such expenditure on page thirty-six of the Finance budget should be deleted, and in response to Council explained that when the Transient Occupancy Tax was increased the Council set aside $10,000 for use in promotion of the City, which is reflected in Non- Departmental, Account 19, line 39, this year the Chamber used those funds to print a City map and a promotional brochure. In response to Councilman Laszlo, the Director of Public Works explained that the $6,000 in Account 61 would be used if the services of an outside consultant is determined necessary in the event problems arise with programming of a traffic signal controller, also that $20,000 in the current budget was allocated to purchase traffic controllers but not necessarily to coordinate them. Mr. Laszlo stated he was not certain he would favor further coordination of signals until additional information is known. The City Manager reported the lease of the jail could possibly generate $125,000 to the General Fund, that revenues from increased fees would vary, estimated at $10,000, and that revision of the business license tax will be on the next agenda, $35,000 increased revenue from that source reflected in the budget. With regard to the lifeguard towers, Chief Dorsey explained they are approximately eighteen years old, some severely termite infested, stating at least four towers are needed at an estimated cost of $10,000. The Development Services Director reported that through some cost savings, a laser- like printer has been obtained under the current budget at a reasonable price to satisfy the needs of that department, suggesting that consideration could be given to purchasing this equipment for the City Manager's office that would serve the needs of other departments. Mr. Nelson advised the City Manager's office can function without this equipment, noting a greater need for a complete tabletop publishing system, which he stated would not be recommended over other items cut from the budget. The Public Works I . 6-20-88 Director advised that the traffic signal loops were to be installed on westminster in advance of Kitts Highway and Seal Beach Boulevard, the loops sending a signal to the controller of an approaching vehicle therefore the signal would remain green. Councilman Laszlo reported complaints that the signs on Lampson Avenue are difficult to read and asked that consideration be given to replacement with larger signs. Mr. Jue advised that high intensity, light illuminated signs of eighteen by seventy-two inches are approximately $250 each, and ten would be required to outfit the five intersections. Councilman Grgas inquired if the I overtime was eliminated from the Animal Control budget because of lack of funds or if it is expected the Friends of the Shelter would be assuming some of that burden. The staff responded in the affirmative to both. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to allocate $10,000 to lifeguard tower refurbishing/replacement. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to allocate $6500 for Westminster traffic signal loops. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to approve a $2500 expenditure for Lampson Avenue street signs. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I The City Manager reported that after Council actions, $35,680 remains as the unallocated reserve balance. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3792 as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3793 - DENYING VARIANCE 4-88 - SYKORA - 225 - 8TH STREET Resolution Number 3793 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DENYING VARIANCE 4-88, A REQUEST TO PERMIT AN ADDITION THAT EXCEEDS TEN PERCENT OF ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA TO A NONCONFORMING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE (225 - 8th Street)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3793 was waived. Members of the Council expressed their regrets in having to take this action. Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3793. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo Wilson Risner Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1274 - ENLARGEMENTS/STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS - NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS / PROHIBITING FRONT YARD PARKING Ordinance Number 1274 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS GOVERNING ENLARGEMENTS OR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND USES, PROHIBITING PARKING IN FRONT YARDS AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." . 6-20-88 By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1274 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Ordinance Number 1274 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3794 - 1988 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES Resolution Number 3794 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS 1988 TAX AND REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000; APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT, TERMS OF SALE, NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT: APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL AND FINANCIAL CONSULTANT: PLEDGING REVENUES AND ENTERING INTO CERTAIN TAX COVENANTS IN CONNECTION WITH SAID NOTES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3794 was waived. The Finance Director noted that with the uncertainty of interest rates, the spread for 1988/89 may not be as great as in previous years, and it should be recognized that there is a possibility that the staff may recommend not proceeding with the TRAN if it is determined that no more than one percentage point may be realized. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3794 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I ORDINANCE NUMBER 1275 - PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM - CROSS- CO~NECTION CONTROL PROGRAM Ordinance Number 1275 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH INSTITUTING A CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1275 was waived. The Director of Public Works presented the staff report and reviewed the scope of the Ordinance, noting that this program is required to be implemented by each water purveyor pursuant to State law. He pointed out there are approximately eighty-three commercial or industrial locations that will be inspected and mayor may not be subject to some protection needs, which is basically dependent upon the type of water usage. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1275 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3795 - SALARY/WAGE/BENEFITS - POLICE DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 3795 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3795 was waived. The City Manager presented an overview of the negotiated Police Department salary schedule and benefits as set forth in the two year Memorandum of Understanding. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3795 as presented. 6-20-88 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "Gn THROUGH nKn Councilman Laszlo requested Items nG" and "In removed from the Consent Calendar. Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except items nG" and nJ", as presented. H. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 17, 1988. I. Approved regular demands numbered 70461 through 70797 in the amount of $799,793.69, and payroll demands numbered 30685 through 30863 in the amount of $186,216.38 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. K. Bids were received until 11:00 a.m., May 19, 1988 for Project Number 597, Pier Piling Replacement, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: I Connolly Pacific Company Manson Pacific $43,500 60,000 Rejected the bids for Project Number 597 and authorized the City Manager to readvertise for bids. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM nGn - MINUTES Councilman Laszlo stated he would abstain from voting on this item as he was not present at the May 16th meeting. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 16, 1988. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Laszlo Risner Motion carried ITEM nJn - AWARD OF BID - PROJECT NUMBER 570 - LAMPSON AVENUE OVERLAY Bids were received until 1:30 p.m., June 7, 1988 for Project Number 570, Lampson Avenue Overlay, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Blair paving Company R. J. Noble Excel Paving Sully Miller Vernon Paving Original Bid $273,160.00 275,803.00 290,294,00 291,042.25 294,955.00 Alternate Bid $352,778.00 368,306.90 388,489.68 376,770.50 390,350.28 I The City Engineer reported that at the time the OCUTT funding application was submitted only certain sections of Lampson were designed to receive an overlay, however given 6-20-88 I the competitive amounts of recent bids an alternate bid was requested to overlay all of Lampson, the boundaries of the project being from Seal Beach Boulevard to the easterly City limits. He clarified that the amount of OCUTT funding will not change with the expanded project. Mr. Jue advised that the life of a reconstruction overlay project ranges up to twenty-five years, and that Heather and Rose Streets are scheduled as the next reconstruction projects after Dogwood Avenue, adding that four of the bidding contractors have done satisfactory work for the City in recent years. He stated that at least one lane in each direction will be required to remain open at all times, and that no lane closure will be allowed in the vicinity of Seal Beach Boulevard prior to 9:00 a.m. Council noted the staff recommendation that unexpended funds from Westminster Boulevard and Wisteria Avenue projects be used for the expanded Lampson Avenue project, and staff advised any unused funds would become part of the unallocated reserve. Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to award the contract to the low bidder, Blair Paving Company in the alternate bid amount of $352,778.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I REPORT - McGAUGH POOL AGREEMENT The Finance Director reported that during the discussions leading to the acquisition of the Zoeter School property, the School District became aware of a provision of a 1964 agreement which provided for use of the McGaugh pool for City recreation purposes and specified the manner in which the income and expenses of the pool would be divided by the two agencies. He explained that the agreement provided that revenues collected by the City would be equally split between the City and School District, as well as extraordinary expenses, with routine expenses shared on a sixty-five, thirty-five percent basis. Mr. Thomas reported the District has presented the City with an invoice claiming $44,274 is owed for fiscal years 1984 through 1987. He also noted that under the terms of the pool agreement effective August 1987 the City will be responsible for utilities, estimated to be $2000 monthly, and upkeep of the swimming pool, therefore it appears necessary to appropriate $22,000 for eleven months of the 1987/88 fiscal year to meet those costs. The City Manager pointed out that through the negotiation process, during which the reimbursement error was discovered, the City received a favorable price for the leased portion of the Zoeter site, the lease in turn calling for negotiation of an agreement for operation of the pool and gymnasium. He added that it is anticipated that the amount owing can be handled through the closing of the fiscal year with no effect of the 1988/89 budget. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, that the 1987/88 budget be revised to include an appropriation to account 7337 of $44,274 to cover the cost of swim pool maintenance for 1984 through 1987, and an appropriation to account 7340 of $22,000 for the cost of pool utilities for 1987/88. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried 6-20-88 ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER POSITION The City Manager reported his intention to create a position of Assistant to the City Manager, a management staff position exempt from Civil Service, to assume the duties previously assigned to the Assistant City Manager. He stated the would be recommending a salary Range 307, $3055 to $3731. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to approve the new management position classification of Assistant to the City Manager as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner I Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Councilmember Wilson moved to approve Councilman Grgas' request to reappointment of Peter Arnold to the Cable Communications Foundation representing District One for the full term of two years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Councilmember Wilson moved to reappoint James Clow to the Cable Foundation representing District Two for the full term of two years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Councilman Foundation two years. Laszlo moved to reappoint Kenneth Yglesias to the representing District Four for the full term of Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Civil Service Board Councilmember Wilson moved to reappoint Irwin Zeiger to the Civil Service Board representing District Two for the full term of six years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risne.r;.. - - Motion carried .' Citizens Participation Committee . Councilman Laszlo moved to reappoint Eulalee Siler to the Citizens Participation Committee representing District Four for the full term of four years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I Councilmember Wilson moved to reappoint Jean Kluga to the Citizens Participation Committee representing District Two for the full term of four years. Mayor Hunt seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried The Council held the remaining appointments/reappointments over until the next meeting. 6-20-88 / 7-5-88 APPOINTMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to appoint Councilmember Risner as the City's representative to the Southern California Water Committee. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Grgas presented a commemorative City plaque to Mr. Hunt in appreciation for his service to the community as Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency for 1987/88. Councilmember Wilson requested a report from the Public Works Director on the status of the Rossmoor Center Alley. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications open. Mr. William Shearer, 4416 Birchwood Avenue, expressed his complaint with a previous reconstruction project of Birchwood Avenue, stating the contour of the street prevents normal drainage, thus there is continuous standing water in front of his residence. Mr. Shearer reported also that the problem is now compounded with the automatic sprinkler system in the nearby park where the sprinklers spray into the street and run for too long a period, and said that he has reported both of these problems to the City on a number of occasions. There being no further comments, Mayor Hunt declared Oral Communications closed. ,< CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Approved :' 1/ ~ ,) ,~O Clerk and ex-o ~iC10 clerk of the of Seal Beach Attest: I Seal Beach, California July 5, 1988 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Hunt calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.