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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1986-06-23 6-22-86 / 6-23-86 I After discussion, the Council requested $35,000 be appropriated for sidewalk repair during this fiscal year, $30,000 for sand replenishment, $30,000 for slurry seal of Marina Hill and Bridgeport area streets, the extent of the slurry seal project to be determined by the City Engineer within funds allocated, and $5,000 for microfilming in the City Clerk's Department. The City Manager asked if the Council wished to place an ad in the Los Angeles Times in celebration of the Orange County Performing Arts Center; there was no action taken. Councilmember Risner noted also that funding requests from community organizations should be anticipated during the fiscal year. Mayor Clift reported receipt of a letter from Supervisor Wieder's office requesting information as to the availability of a six acre site for an expanded youth facility. Councilmember Risner requested that her absence from the June 23rd meeting be excused. Mayor Clift also stated he hoped to conclude the public hearing on the proposed budget on June 23rd, and then adjourn that meeting until June 30th for adoption of the budget with a full Council present. The City Manager announced that a Closed Session would be held on June 23rd to further discuss certain real property acquisition. I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, 4:20 p.m. second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting at AYES: NOES: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, wilson None Motion carried City Seal of the Attest: Approved: I Seal Beach, California June 23, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Clift Councilmembers Grgas, Hunt, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Risner 6-23-86 Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Capt. Garrett, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I Clift moved, second by Grgas, to excuse the absence of Councilmember Risner from this meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Hunt, 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: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to consider agenda item "T" out of order at this time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner I Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PLANNING COMMISSION Councilmember Wilson moved to appoint Mr. James A. Sharp to the Planning Commission representing Councilmanic District Two for the unexpired term ending July 1989. Mayor Clift seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried APPOINTMENT - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Clift nominated Mr. Gary L. (Buck) Petersen to the Parks and Recreation Commission representing Councilmanic District Four for the full term of three years expiring July 1989. Grgas moved, second by Clift, to confirm the appointment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I AGENDA AMENDED Clift moved, second by Hunt, to amend the agenda to include an additional proposed Resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried 6-23-86 I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3618 - HONORING GARY SADAO IWAKOSHI - EAGLE AWARD Resolution Number 3618 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Clift entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING GARY SADAO IWAKOSHI FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Clift moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3618 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Congratulations were conveyed to Mr. Iwakoshi who was present in the audience. I PUBLIC HEARING - 1986/87 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Clift declared the public hearing open to consider the proposed 1986/87 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The City Manager presented the budget message, reported that the budget is a balanced document reflecting $13,856,290 revenues, $12,358,900 expenditures, and proposed reserves of $3,560,450. He explained that the proposed 1986/87 reserves reflect a Contingency Reserve in the General Fund of approximately three percent, Liability and Workers' Compensation, Community Redevelopment and Trust Fund Reserves, which includes the $350,000 reserve for Zoeter School. Mr. Nelson pointed out that as a result of the budget workshops, the Council modified the staff recommended budget as follows: deleted $926 National League of Cities dues1 requested staff to study adjustment of fees to reflect services rendered; requested staff to study revision of business licenses to provide for an administration fee and gross receipts tax1 authorized replacement of a copier, two typewriters, one Parking Control vehicle, six pack sets, the addition of one police officer, and enhancement of the reserve program in the Police Department; reduced estimated costs for street lighting consistent with historical expenditures1 increased estimated revenue sharing funds by $27,000; included as revenue an estimated reimbursement of workers' compensation costs1 authorized a first year lease/purchase of a vac-all sweeper; replacement of the Recreation Department vehicle with a used vehicle1 included funding of the Rossmoor/Leisure World bUS1 funded a site manager for the MORE program at North Seal Beach Center1 continued funding of the Swim Team coach1 provided funds for sidewalk reconstruction and beach sand replenishment1 included funding for microfilming services in the City Clerk's Department1 and provided funds for slurry seal of streets in the Bridgeport and Hill areas. He noted that some of the expenditures mentioned were offset by General Plant and Equipment Funds. Mayor Clift invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. Art Boynton, 1111-1/2 Seal Way, President of the Seal Way Improvement Association, expressed appreciation for the provision of beach sand replenishment funds, expressed his concern about a long term solution to the sand erosion problem, and suggested a fund be established as revenues become available to provide permanent corrective measures. Mr. Dave Potter, 1007 Seal Way, former President of the Beach Erosion Committee, also expressed appreciation for the $30,000 allotted to sand I 6-23-86 replenishment for this fiscal year, and urged that consideration be continued to implement the consultant's recommendations for a long term resolution of the erosion problem. Mr. Joe Ribal, 1215-1/2 Seal Way, President of the Old Town Rental Property Improvement Association, acknowledged the time and effort of the Council and staff in preparing the budget document, and referred' to the 1984 Moffat and Nichol beach erosion study and the recommendations I resulting from that study for long term resolution of the erosion problem, noting specifically extension of the easterly groin, placement of additional sand in conjunction with the extended groin, or construction of an offshore breakwater. Mr. Ribal pointed out the sizeable expenditure estimated for each of the recommendations, the limited financial participation anticipated of other governmental agencies for such construction, and urged that the City consider establishing a fund to ultimately provide local monies towards resolving the beach erosion problem. There were no other communications1 Mayor Clift declared the public hearing closed. Noting that although the Council has come to agreement on the proposed budget as reported by the City Manager, the Mayor requested that the adoption thereof be postponed until the full Council is present. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to hold over Resolution Number 3607, adopting a budget and revenue sharing program for fiscal year 1986/87, and Resolution Number 3608, setting the appropriations limit for 1986/87, until an adjourned meeting to be scheduled for Monday, June 30th. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3609 - ESTABLISHING RESERVE FUND - ZOETER SCHOOL SITE Resolution Number 3609 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A RESERVE FUND FOR THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ZOETER SCHOOL SITE AND AUTHORIZING A DEPOSIT THERETO OF $350,000." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3609 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3609 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3610 - CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS - AUTHORITY TO ISSUE Resolution Number 3610 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REAFFIRMING THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ISSUE CONCEALED WEAPONS PERMITS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3610 was waived. Hunt moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3610 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner I Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3611 - INTENT TO AMEND CONTRACT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - LIFEGUARD PERSONNEL Resolution Number 3611 was presented to Council entitled 6-23-86 I "A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3611 was waived. Staff reported the intent of the amendment is to include lifeguard personnel as designated safety members for the purpose of participating in PERS pursuant to 1985/86 personnel negotiations. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3611 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1225 - CONTRACT AMENDMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - LIFEGUARD PERSONNEL Ordinance Number 1225 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1225 was waived. wilson moved, second by Grgas, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1225 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3612 - ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM - ANNUAL REQUALIFICATION Resolution Number 3612 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, INFORMING THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISOR COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3612 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3612 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3613 - ORANGE COUNTY CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY - AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP Resolution Number 3613 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORANGE COUNTY CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY LIABILITY RISK POOLING PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3613 was waived. The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report, explaining that under the risk pooling program the City would have a self-insured retention of $100,000, with a premium of $220,000, and administrative fees of $12,191. Mr. Joseph noted that OCCRMA by-laws require a liability insurance reserve fund of $300,000, that amount contained in the proposed budget, clarifying that this program provides for an insured limit of five million dollars, and that the City will now seek an excess policy for an additional ten million dollar coverage. Grgas moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3613 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried 6-23-86 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3614 - ESTABLISHING WATER CONNECTION CHARGES Resolution Number 3614 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING CONNECTION CHARGES FOR WATER SERVICE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2895." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3614 was waived. The Director of Public Works clarified that the proposed Resolution establishes fees pertaining to installation and connection for new service, the revised fees making this service revenue neutral. The City Attorney recommended that an additional section be included to read "Now, Therefore, Be It Further Resolved, that Resolution Number 2895 is hereby rescinded." Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3614 as amended. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3615 - ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES - READINESS-TO-SERVE CHARGE Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to remove proposed Resolution Number 3615 from consideration at this time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3616 - NO PARKING ZONE - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY - SURFS IDE Resolution Number 3616 was presented to Council entitled I "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IN SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3616 was waived. The Director of Public Works reported the proposed Resolution is the result of a request received from Surfside Colony and pursuant to Caltrans regulations. Mr. Hemphill requested that the Resolution be amended to clarify that the No Parking Zone would extend from the Colony entrance at Phillips Street to the parking area at Noel's restaurant. Grgas moved, second by Hunt, to adopt Resolution Number 3616 as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3617 - ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS - CITY STREETS . Resolution Number 3617 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS AND RESCINDING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3617 was waived. The City Manager recommended adoption of the proposed Resolution as presented at this time, suggesting that should there I be concerns regarding specific streets, the staff could be directed to address those separately, explaining that the City's authority to issue and uphold citations has recently expired. The Director of Public Works presented the staff report, reviewed the procedure, pursuant to State law, to permit local authorities to adjust existing speed limits based upon a "traffic and engineering" study, and noted that a speed zone survey is required every five years by State law. Mr. Hemphill reported the study indicates 6-23-86 I that existing speed zones are appropriate and warranted on all City streets with the exception of Almond Avenue (Aster to Jasmin), Bolsa Avenue (Pacific Coast Highway to Seal Beach Boulevard), First Street (Marina Drive to Pacific Coast Highway) and Seal Beach Boulevard (Electric Avenue to Pacific Coast Highway), a five mile per hour increase justified for those streets. He clarified that speeds in residential areas and school zones are twenty- five miles per hour pursuant to State law. Mayor Clift stated his objection to the theory of State law for adjustment of speeds, and expressed concern with the speed limit on Almond Avenue with school children utilizing the two existing bus stops on that street, also with the existing speed on Lampson Avenue of forty-five miles per hour, and requested additional information from the staff to reconsider those areas of concern. Councilman Grgas stated his feeling that the local jurisdiction should have the ability to establish speed limits that are felt to be enforceable, noting his objective to reduce speeds on Seal Beach Boulevard through the implementation of the Master Improvement Plan. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3617 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "M" THROUGH US" Wilson moved, second by Grgas, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. I M. Approved regular demands numbered 61158 through 61340 in the amount of $2,487,648.72, and payroll demands numbered 21141 through 21474 in the amount of $145,860.33 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. N. Authorized the expenditure of $12,500 from the 1985/86 Police Department budget for the purchase of two microcomputers and related equipment, and that bidding procedures be waived pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-25(f) based upon the memorandum from the Police Chief dated June 12, 1986. O. Approved the plans and specifications for westminster Boulevard Reconstruction/Overlay, project Number 553, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. P. Authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids for the Water Department Telemetry System. Q. Bids were received until June 12, 1986 at 1:30 p.m. for College Park East/West Street Reconstruction, 1986, Project Number 568, at which time they were publicly opened as follows: I Blair Paving, Inc. Excel Paving Company R. J. Noble Company Sully-Miller Griffith Company Clayton Engineering $111,046.00 111,590.40 116,019.80 117,661.66 121,124.14 149,762.00 6-23-86 Awarded the contract for reconstruction of Loyola Plaza in College Park West and Elder Avenue between Fuchsia and Oleander Streets in College Park East, Project Number 568, to the low bidder, Blair Paving, Inc. in the amount of $111,046.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. I R. Approved the renewal agreement with Carl Warren & Company for liability claims administration for the period July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987, and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City. S. Accepted the resignation of Mr. William J. Howard from the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority representing District Four, and declared the position vacant. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Councilman Hunt reappointed Mr. John Broaddus to the Environmental Quality Control Board, District Five, for the full term of four years expiring July 19901 reappointed Mr. Byford Webb to the Citizens Participation Committee, District Five, for the full term of four years expiring July 19901 and reappointed Mr. Francis Looney to the Seal Beach C~ble Communications Foundation, District Five, for the full term of two years expiring July 1988. Councilmember Wilson reappointed Mrs. Terri Jones to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation, District Two, for the full term of two years expiring July 1988. I Mayor Clift reappointed Mr. Jay Covington to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation, District Four, for the full term of two years expiring July 19881 and reappointed Mr. Grant Christopherson to the Civil Service Board, District Four, for the full term of six years expiring July 1992. Councilman Grgas stated he would hold his appointments over until the next regular meeting. Grgas moved, second by Clift, to confirm the appointments made by members of the Council to City Boards and Commissions. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried In response to Council, the City Clerk advised she would contact the three organizations who may submit nominees for membership on the Project Area Committee prior to next meeting. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no City Council items. I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. 6-23-86 / 6-30-86 I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss property negotiations relating to the Zoeter School site and to give further direction to the City Manager and City Attorney as the City's negotiators. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:14 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the item previously reported, that further instructions were given to the City's negotiators, and no final action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Grgas moved, second by Wilson, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, June 30, 1986, 7:00 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Risner Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. Attest: City Seal I Approved: I Seal Beach, California June 30, 1986 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Clift calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor cli ft Councilmembers Hunt, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilman Grgas Mr. c,rgas Ar.riven At the m~eting ~t 7:03 p.m.