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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1983-04-11 4-11-83 Seal Beach, California April 11, 1983 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Vanderstaay calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Vanderstaay Councilmembers Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, RisneT Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Grgas 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vanderstaay proclaimed the week of April 17 through April 23, 1983 as "Victims Rights Week." Mayor Vanderstaay proclaimed Sunday, May 1, 1983 as "Law Day U.S.A." Mayor Vanderstaay proclaimed the 21st day of May, 1983 as "Armed Forces Day." APPOINTMENT - RECREATION and PARKS COMMISSION With consent of the Council, the appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission fTom Councilmanic District Five was postponed until next meeting as requested by Councilman Brownell. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3261 - SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL NUMBER 647 - ATTORNEYS FEES IN PUBLIC INTEREST LAWSUITS Resolution Number 3261 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING I I I 4-ll-83 ASSEMBLY BILL NUMBER 647." By unanimous consent, full reading of . - . Resolution Number 3261 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3261 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3262 - ADOPTING PROCEDURES - LOCATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 489 Resolution Number 3262 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE LOCATION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SENATE BILL 489 OF 1979 (CHAPTER 718, STATS. 1979)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3262 was waived. The Director of Public Works presented the staff report, explaining that pursuant to Senate Bill 489 approved in 1979, effective January 1, 1980, all California public agencies are required to build or lease certain public buildings in public transit corridors and that SCAG in cooperation with the County Transportation Commissions have now developed procedures to implement SB489. Mr. Johnson continued, I stating that the procedure involves the adoption of a resolution by the City Council which commits the City to locate future public buildings in public transportation corridors, within one-quarter mile of bus lines/bus stops. The Director noted that there would be no impact upon Seal Beach since all public buildings in the City that require public access are located within public transit corridors. Mr. Johnson stated further that within the Procedures there are also provisions for location of buildings where it is not feasible to locate within the transit corridor. The Council expressed concern regarding the affect the proposed location procedures may have on cities in the future. It was recommended that the subject resolution be referred back to the City Manager for a determination if a I majority of California cities have discussed and expressed support for the proposed procedures. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to receive and file the report and resolution pending additional in for- mation from the City Manager. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 4-11-83 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3263 - SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 575 - CITIES' LIABILITY LIMITS Resolution Number 3263 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 575." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3263 was waived. Brownell moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution NUmoer 3263 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "H" through "L" The City Manager requested Item "L" removed from the Consent Calendar; Mayor Vanderstaay requested Item "J" removed from the Consent Calendar and inquired about the warrant request to Newport Graphics in Item "I". It was explained the warrant for Newport Graphics is payment for tee shirts for the City's 10-K run, to be reimbursed to the City from the entry fees. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "J and L" as presented. H. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 28, 1983. I. Approved regular demands numbered 47632 through 47765 in the amount of $84,294.24; payroll demands numbered 4499 through 4659 in the amount of $118,500.00; and the transfer of $130,000 from the Water Fund to the General Fund to cover the General Fund portion of the demands. K. Received and filed the memorandum from the Director of Recreation regarding the State funding program available for small craft harbors. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "J" - AGREEMENT - SENIOR NUTRITION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM The Council inquired as to the number of persons utilizing the services of the MORE transportation and meals program, and whether I I I 4-ll-83 I or not the AAA participates in the transportation. The Recreation Director stated complete records are kept by MORE, that the AAA is involved in the program and offered to provide the information requested to the Council. Risner moved,.second by Grgas, to. approve the Senior Nutrition Transportation Program Agreement with the Orange County Development Council, Inc. for the term commencing July 1, 1983 and expiring June 30, 1984 as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo; Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONTRACT RENEWAL - PROVINCIAL DATA SYSTEMS, INC. - PARKING CITATIONS The City Manager stated the agreement should contain hold harmless and insurance clauses and recommended approval of the contract renewal subject to the approval of the City Attorney of those provisions. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the contract renewal with Provincial Data Systems, Inc. for the period from March 10, 1983 through March 9, 1984, subject to the approval by the City Attorney, and authori~e the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of 'the City. AYES: Brownell~ Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried COMMENDATION - COUNCILMEMBER GRGAS Mayor Vanderstaay read a commendation of Councilman Grgas for the time and effort he devoted on behalf of the City during the recent storms. Councilman Brownell moved to extend Council appreciation and commendation to Councilmember Grgas. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. AYES: Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Grgas Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communications open. Councilman Brownell reported an existing problem for pedestrian traffic, particu- larly Leisure World residents, crossing Westminster Avenue at Seal I I 4-ll-83 Beach Boulevard on the green light, especially during peak traffic hours, and requested the Director of Public Works to investigate altering the length of the green signal light or the installation of signing that would allow pedestrian traffic without interference from vehicular right-hand turns. The Director stated he would look into modification of the traffic signal and costs related thereto and report back to Council. Councilmember Risner moved to direct the City Manager to prepare a commendation recognizing Interval House as the recent recipient of a $5000 Disneyland Award for community service, for consideration at next meeting. Councilman Grgas seconded the motion. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Brownell referred to a memorandum from the Recreation Director regarding the recent purchase of the North Seal Beach Community Center and the annual saving to the City resulting from said purchase, and suggested the staff investigate an expanded senior citizen program for that facility. Councilman Grgas acknowledged Mr. John Harper who was present in the audience, stating Mr. Harper's requests were being looked into. Councilmember Risner requested the City Manager provide an update regarding negotiations for renovation of the old city hall facility and the federal financing of the pier reconstruction. The City Manager reported California Historical Properties (CHP) financing for the police building renova- tion has been delayed due to final approval of Group W, New York, to occupy the premises, and stated CHP prefers to obtain local funding for the renovation and that final commitment by Group W is an integral part of the financial aspect of the project. With regard to the pier reconstruction, the City Manager reported FEMA has estimated the cost of reconstruction approximately one-half million dollars less than the city's estimate, that FEMA has been contacted and agreed to send a second team to reevaluate the estimate, that negotiations are continuing and that there is no immediate need to request assistance of the city's federal legislators. I I I 4-11-83 / 4-25-83 The City Manager reported further that although the federal government will provide seventy-five percent of the reconstruction funding, only fifty-six percent would be upfront monies, the remainder would be forthcoming two years after completion of the I project and audit. Mr. Parker noted this fact would increase the city's initial funding match close to $1,000,000. Councilmember Risner indicated she would like to contact the federal representatives who had indicated commitment of federal funds within sixty days of the application. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I City C Seal APP!OV~d:-NJ1-..~ ~~~:t;~ Mayor <::! 9u-....'@( i1 City ler I Attest: Seal Beach, California April 25, 1983 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Vanderstaay calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Vanderstaay Councilmembers Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk