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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1983-11-14 I I I IO-24-84 / 1l-l4-83 Approved: of Attest, ~_.,@c /2 CJ.ty CIl(rk ~eal Beach, California November 14, 1983 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay 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. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Stickney, Assistant City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Brownell, to amend the agenda to , consider Resolution Number 3318, honoring retiring Police Officer, Pat Sullivan. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, 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: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried 11-14-83 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3318 - HONORING PATRICK C. SULLIVAN - POLICE OFFICER Resolution Number 3318 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Grgas entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING PATRICK C. SULLIVAN FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND OUR COMMUNITY." AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Mayor Grgas and members of the Council extended their appreciation to Sgt. Sullivan for more than nineteen years of dedicated service to the community and Mayor Grgas formally presented the Resolution to Sgt. Sullivan. Members of Sgt. Sullivan's family were introduced to those present. PRESENTATION - MISS SEAL BEACH and COURT Mr. Mike Osborne, Chairman of the Miss Seal Beach Beauty Pageant, introduced Miss Sandy Fiorenza, Miss Seal Beach, and Paula Ryan, a member of the Queen's Court. Miss Fiorenza explained her goals during her reign as Miss Seal Beach, expressed her pride in representing the City of Seal Beach, and noted that she would be representing the City in the Miss California Pageant in the Spring. The Mayor and Council extended appreciation and best wishes to Miss Fiorenza and Miss Ryan. PUBLIC HEARING - HOUSING/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR TEN Mayor Grgas declared the public hearing open to consider and select Housing/Community Development projects for year ten as part of the City's participation in the Urban Counties Program application. The City Clerk certified that notice of public hearing had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The Director of Public Works presented the staff report, reviewing the background and intent of the H/CD program to provide federal funds to arrest conditions of blight in specific target areas, and explained the procedures to submit projects under H/CD guidelines that will be considered on a competitive basis with projects submitted by other Orange County cities and county areas. Mr. Johnson reported that the Citizens Participation Committee had considered and recommended submittal of the following projects for year ten H/CD Program funding: 1) $100,000 for rehabilitation of single family residences and rental property; and 2) $100,000 for alley improvements in the target area. There were no communications from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Grgas declared the pUblic hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3322 - APPROVING APPLICATION - HOUSING/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - YEAR TEN Resolution Number 3322 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CITY'S APPLICATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3322 was waived. Council discussion followed regarding the priority of the projects recommended to the Council and the amounts requested for same, and possibility of setting forth the projects within the text of the resolution. Staff clarified that rehabilitation funds are a repayable loan with below market rate interest and I I I ll-l4-83 I are available to persons in the target area, including Marina Hill residents. Council requested that the staff investigate availability of funds through the State Small Cities Program, as well as the eligibility of the expansion of the Senior Citizens Center under this program. Discussion continued regarding the need for alley rehabilitation, concurrent improvements to the sewer system and substandard water lines, and the projected cost of the 1983-84 alley improvement project. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3322 as presented. Discussion continued regarding prioritizing the proposed projects and revision of the amounts requested. Councilmember Risner stated she did not favor prioritizing the projects. Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to consider a substitute motion to adopt Resolution Number 3322 as amended to reflect $ISO,OOO for alley improvements and $50,000 for housing rehabilitation loans. Vote on substitute motion: AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Vanderstaay Risner Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3323 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES/GUIDELINES - AMENDED 1983 Resolution Number 3323 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3133 AND ADOPTING PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND THE GUIDELINES OF THE SECRETARY FOR THE RESOURCES AGENCY, AS AMENDED 1983." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3323 was waived. The City Attorney provided Council with a replacement page eighteen of the Guidelines and stated adoption of the amended Guidelines is in compliance with State law. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3323 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3324 - SUPPORTING RELICENSING OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY Resolution Numbe~ 332' w~s presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH IN SUPPORT OF RELICENSING OF HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3324 was waived. Mr. Bill Compton, Edison Company Manager, Seal Beach, presented a brief overview of the relicensing procedures of hydroelectric projects and actions of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission which could result in investor-owned utilities losing their right to own and operate their existing hydroelectric facilities and would allow municipalities to compete for those facilities during relicensing. Mr. Compton stated that at present two Edison hydroelectric projects may be impacted during their relicensing, and explained that should a municipality take over the facilities it could result in significant increased costs to customers for electric service. Mr. Compton clarified that this does not impact licensing of new hydroelectric projects. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3324 as presented. Councilman Brownell stated he would abstain from voting on this matter since he has a minor interest in the Southern California Edison Company. 11-l4-83 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Brownell Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3325 - COMPLETION - STORM DAMAGE REPAIR - PROJECT NUMBER 535 Resolution Number 3325 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #535, STORM DAMAGE REPAIR PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN EXCEL PAVING COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3325 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3325 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3326 - COMPLETION - RECONSTRUCTION OF SEAL BEACH PIER - PHASE I - PROJECT NUMBER S37-A Resolution Number 3326 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #S37-A, RECONSTRUCTION OF SEAL BEACH PIER, PHASE I (PURCHASE OF PILE AND LUMBER) IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN TAYLOR LUMBER COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3326 was waived. Risner moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3326 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3327 - COMPLETION - SIDEWALK REPAIR - PROJECT NUMBER 529 Resolution Number 3327 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #529, SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN GOSNEY CONSTRUCTION BACKHOE AND EQUIPMENT AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3327 was waived. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to adopt Resolution Number 3327 as presented. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "H" THROUGH "T" Councilman Laszlo requested Items "S" and "T" removed from the Consent Calendar; the City Clerk requested Item "H" removed; and the City Engineer reported that the applicant, Mr. George Armstrong, had requested Item "0",' relating to architectural changes to the Sunset Beach Water Tower, be removed from consideration. ITEM "0" - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER - REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES Risner moved, second by Brownell, to remove Agenda Item "0" from consideration. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Brownell moved, second by Risner, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "H, Sand T", as presented. I I , 11-l4-83 I I. Approved payroll demands numbered 6847 through 7002 in the amount of $IS4,788.63; payroll demands numbered 7003 through 7lS0 in the amount of $IIS,724.26; and regular demands numbered 49920 through SOl28 in the amount of $429,365.69 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Denied the claim of Signal Maintenance, Inc., (Kusher), for damages and referred same to attorney of record in this case. K. Denied the claim of Midland Ross Corporation, (Kusher and Fox), for damages and referred same to the attorney of record in this case. L. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 1:30 p.m, November I, 1983 for Slurry Seal of Streets in the Marina Hill and Cove areas, Project Number 539, as follows: Engineering Corporation of North America J.M.M. Contracting Co. Ted R. Jenkins Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. California Pavement Maintenance Pavement Coatings Company $23,953.30 25,279.44 27,18S.76 27,268.64 27,268.64 27,931.71 I Awarded the contract for Project Number 539, Slurry Seal of Streets in the Marina Hill and Cove areas, to Engineering Corporation of North America as the lowest responsible bidder and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, and appropriated an additional $2000.00 Gas Tax Funds to the Project and authorized the City Engineer to add approximately 95,000 square feet to the Project contract. M. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., October 25, 1983 for one 3/4 ton Heavy Duty Truck and one 8400 GVW 4-wheel drive Truck, Cab and Chassis as follows: I 4-Wheel Bidder Drive Truck 3/4 Ton Truck Jerry Goodwin $10,170.7S* $9,IOS.7S** Dodge Cormier Chevrolet 11,237.16 9,820.35 Fairway Ford No Bid 9,472.94 * $9,967.34 if paid within 30 days ** $8,923.64 if paid within 30 days Awarded the contract for the purchase of one 4- wheel drive truck and one 3/4 ton truck to Jerry Goodwin DOdge as the lowest responsible bidder, and that the Finance Department be directed to make payment prior to 30 days. 11-14-83 P. Approved the Agreement with the County of Orange for Reconstruction/Overlay of Seal Beach Boulevard, Phases II and III, Project Number Sl9 (AHFP Projects 1094 and 1128) and authorized the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Q. Approved the plans and specifications for construction of Seal Beach Boulevard Reconstruction/Overlay Phase II and III, Project Number S19, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. I R. Received and filed the annual Financial Statement for the City of Seal Beach, prepared by Diehl, Evans and Company. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "H" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Clerk requested that Councilmember Vanderstaay abstain from voting on approval of the minutes since she was not present at the October 24th meeting. Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to approve the minutes of the October 24, 1983 meeting as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Vanderstaay Motion carried ITEM "s" - APPLICATION - CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE - SENIOR CITIZEN SHARE RIDE (TAXI SERVICE) In response to a question posed by Councilman Laszlo, the Finance Director reported that the applicant is providing insurance coverage in excess of Municipal Code requirements for taxi services. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to direct the City Manager to issue a certificate of public convenience to Senior Citizen Ride Share subject to the statement of proposed rates and conditions prescribed by Municipal Code Chapter 23. I AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried ITEM "T" - POLICE TOW SERVICE AGREEMENTS Councilman Laszlo stated he wished clarification of certain tow service charges and requested that this item be held over to next meeting. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to hold this item over as requested. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report I relating to the City'S employee health insurance which, due to substantial increases in the cost of administering the present self-insurance health program, the staff sought proposals to return to a premium paid insurance program. The Assistant explained that pursuant to existing employee M.O.U.'s the City is obligated to offer two health plans, a provider and indemnity program. Mr. Joseph reported that based upon expenses incurred during the first quarter of the present fiscal year, the City could realize a $43,600 11-14-83 I annual saving by obtaining a fully insured premium paid health program. Mr. Joseph noted that the City has realized approximately $250,000 saving during the period of being self-insured. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to obtain the services of Health Net and Blue Cross to provide health insurance for the City's employees to be effective December 1, 1983. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried RESIGNATION - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Brownell moved, second by Risner, to accept the resignation of Mr. Irving Hoffman from the Civil Service Board from Councilmanic District Five. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - TRACT 6345 Councilmember Risner nominated Mr. Charles Humphrey to the Architectural Review Committee from Tract 6345. Mayor Grgas accepted the nomination and appointed Mr. Humphrey to the Committee. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION STUDY - TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS Councilmember Vanderstaay requested that the appointments from District Two be held over to next meeting. I Councilman Laszlo moved to appoint Mr. William Reutershan to the Traffic/Park/Urban Design Task Force from District Four. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Councilman Laszlo stated he would make the District Four appointment to the Market/Business Analysis Task Force at next meeting. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to appoint Mr. Robbie Watkinson to the Traffic/Parking/Urban Design Task Force from District Three. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried Mayor Grgas nominated Mrs. Nancey Kredell and Mrs. Geri West to the Traffic/Parking/Urban Design Task Force and Mrs. Mitzi Morton to the Market/Business Analysis Task Force from District One. Risner moved, second by Laszlo, to approve said appointments. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the Downtown Merchants Association appointments as follows: I) Market/Business Analysis Task Force: Brian Kyle, John Eulberg, Henry Lucero, Tommy Thompson, Pat Jones, Tom Hyams, Dick McCullom, and Arnie Schulman; 2) Traffic/Parking/Urban Design Task Force: Sharon Leonard, Bill Jones, Bob Griffith, John Baker, Rich Harbour, and Jane Johnson. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried ll-14-83 APPOINTMENT - DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Grgas moved to appoint Mr. Robert Sprott to the D.W.P. Advisory Committee from District One. Councilmember Risner seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I The City Manager requested that the Council meet in Closed Session after Oral Communications. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grgas declared oral communications open. Councilmember Vanderstaay reported a complaint from a College Park West resident regarding increased air traffic to Long Beach Airport and the alleged release of fuel over that area of the City and requested that the staff investigate the complaint. Councilman Laszlo recommended that residents log dates and times of all air flights and that the F.A.A. be notified of any complaints. Councilmember Risner reported receipt of a communication from Mr. Hynes, Cottonwood Lane, requesting free parking for a specified length of time for senior citizens in the beachfront parking lots, and requested that this be considered by the Traffic/Parking/Urban Design Task Force and the Director of Public Works. The Council, by consensus, concurred with Mrs. Risner's request. Councilmember Risner reported that she had been nominated by the Orange County Division of the League to the Coastal Commission and requested a letter of support from the City Council. Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to approve the request. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I There were no other oral communications; Mayor Grgas declared oral communications closed. CLOSED SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to recess to Closed Session at 8:19 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed pending litigation. Councilmember Risner referred to a recent Solid Waste Management meeting at which the disposal/sale of the trash transfer station located in the City of Stanton was discussed. Mrs. Risner noted that the City of Stanton as well as Huntington Beach have indicated an interest in purchasing the site. The City Manager reported that several meetings have taken place with various Orange County cities relating to the purchase of the site, noting that the City of Stanton chose not to participate in those meetings, and reported that as a result of those meetings it had been recommended that a consultant be obtained to I study all alternatives with the six participating cities sharing that cost. Mr. Parker reported he would be meeting the fOllowing day with the Stanton City Manager to discuss this matter. Councilmember Risner requested that representatives of the six cities attend the Solid Waste Management Board meeting on Thursday this week to provide their input. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ll-l4-83 / 11-28-83 Approved: of I Att.", g...~J?i. ~ ty ery Seal Beach, California November 28, 1983 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor ProTempore Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTempore Brownell Councilmembers Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay I Absent: Mayor Grgas Mayor Grgas arrived at 7:13 p.m. Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk PRESENTATION - ALLIANCE FOR SURVIVAL The City Councl1 postponed this item pending the arrival of the representative of Alliance for Survival. I WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner 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: Brownell, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Grgas Motion carried