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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1984-08-27 8-27-84 Seal Beach, California August 27, 1984 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Councilmembers Clift, Risner, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at 9:10 p.m. Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Picascia, Police Department Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Stickney, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Clift, 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, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried PRESENTATION Mr. Frank Brown, District Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California, presented the 1984 American Automobile Association Pedestrian Protection Award to the Mayor and City Council. Mr. Brown stated. this to be the third consecutive year that Seal Beach has been the recipient of this award,'commending the Police Department for their services relating to pedestrian safety. Mayor Brownell accepted the Award on behalf of the City with appreciation. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3400 - RECOGNIZING and COMMENDING - CHINESE RAILROAD BUILDING PIONEERS Resolution Number 3400 was presented to Council and read in part by Mayor Brownell entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE CHINESE RAILROAD BUILDING PIONEERS." Risner moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3400 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3403 - COMPLETION - EDISON PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM - PROJECT NUMBER 536 Resolution Number 3403 was presented to Council entitled 8-27-84 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 1536, EDISON PARK SPRINKLER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN ALLIED SPRINKLER COMPANY, INC., AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3403 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3403 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3404 - AUTHORIZING APPLICATION - REIMBURSABLE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY LOAN - PIER RESTAURANT Resolution Number 3404 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A REIMBURSABLE CONSERVANCY LOAN FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3404 was waived. The Assistant City Manager reported that the application is for a reimbursable loan for reconstruction of the pier restaurant in the amount of approximately $255,000, the City to pay only the interest the State is receiving at the time of the loan (presently 8 - 8-1/2 percent). In response to Council, Mr. Joseph stated that a small portion of the cost to repair the storm damaged restaurant was approved by FEMA. Mr. Stickney reported that Huntington Beach had obtained a reimbursable Coastal Conservancy loan and funds from the County Harbors, Beaches and Parks for repair of their pier restaurant. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3404 as presented. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3405 - CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE (H/CD PROJECTS - MEMBERSHIP TERMS Resolutlon Number 340 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR THE TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CITIZENS PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3405 was waived. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3405 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried Councilmember Risner moved to establish the term for her appointee, Mrs. Weir, for four years. Councilman Clift seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "F" THROUGH "0" The City Manager requested Items "K" and "N" removed from the Consent Calendar; Counci1member Risner requested Items "L" and "M" removed; and the City Clerk requested Item "F" removed. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items "F, K, L, M and N", as presented. 8-27-84 G. Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 23, 1984. H. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned Council meeting of July 30, 1984. I. Approved the minutes of the regular Ci ty Council meeting of August 13, 1984. I J. Approved regular demands numbered 53211 through 53399 in the amount of $181,961.94; payroll demands numbered 10092 through 10274 in the amount of $133,227.ll; and payroll demands numbered 1027S through 104S8 in the amount of $143,939.43, as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for the same. O. Approved the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation amended Articles of Incorporation. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "F" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The City Clerk asked that page eighteen, line eight, of the July 9, 1984 minutes be corrected deleting the words "...1980 Plan location in the..." to read "...relocation of the restaurant to the free area", as requested by Councilm~n Clift. Clift moved, second by Risner, to approve the minutes of the July 9th regular meeting as corrected. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ITEM "K" - CLAIM - MARTIN J. DOLAN The Assistant City Manager recommended that the application for leave to present late claims for incidents allegedly occurring October 30, 1983 and January 7, 1984 be denied. Risner moved, second by Wilson, to deny the applications for leave to present claims as recommended by staff. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I ITEM "L" - TAX and REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES - 1984 At the request of Council, the Finance Director reported that the Council, in October 1983, authorized the issuance of $2,000,000 TRAN, the objective being to improve cash flow and to generate additional investment earnings, both objectives being attained, with $84,000 investment earnings anticipated to be realized by October, 1984. Mr. Thomas recommended Council consideration of renewing the TRAN with a similar issue, suggesting that a $2,000,000 TRAN could net $60,000 to the City after interest and issuance costs are paid. The Director reported that the Bank of America has outlined the proposed issue and expressed its desire to continue as underwriter and financing consultant for the 1984 issue, as set forth in their communication of August 20, 1984. Additionally, Mr. Thomas recommended, based upon new cash estimates, that authorization be given to increase the range of a TRAN issue up to $2,500,000, and added that the Bank of America has suggested the issue 8-27-84 for the end of September, therefore there may be some overlap with the 1983 issue. Risner moved, second by Clift, to direct the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Bank of America to effect the sale of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes in the range of $l,SOO,OOO to $2,500,000. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ITEM "M" - NET 6 AGREEMENTS - CANCELLATION The Assistant City Manager reported that the City, in 1972, entered into agreement with Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Westminster for the construction of a central fire trailing facility (NET 6) and has since met its financial obligation under that agreement, also, in 1974, entered into agreement with Huntington Beach to become a full participant in the permanent use of the Net 6 facility. He stated that the County is presently negotiating with Net 6 for use of that facility, with Seal Beach being a party to that agreement. He recommended that since Seal Beach is now provided fire services by Orange County, it would be in the City's best interest to cancel the existing agreements due to the liability exposure. Clift moved, second by Risner, to authorize the staff to notify the interested parties that the City of Seal Beach is exercising it's option to cancel the existing agreements. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ITEM "N" - EISENHOWER SAND SCULPTURE Councilmember Risner stated she removed this from the Consent Calendar so that the press would be aware of this action and report same to the residents. The Recreation Director reported that through numerous contacts with local conservators and museums, Paul Apodaca, student of the artist, David Villasenor, has been contacted and has agreed to restore the sand painting to its original state. Mr. Osteen reported that Mr. Apodaca is an artist in residence at Bowers Museum, and estimated the restoration cost of the $4,000 sculpture to be approximately $600. Mr. Osteen suggested that when the restoration is complete the sculpture be framed and enclosed with scratch-proof glass. Wilson moved, second by Clift, to authorize the restoration of the Eisenhower sand sculpture. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried AGREEMENT - GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY The Assistant City Manager reported that in December 1983 a proposal was submitted by General Telephone to enter into an agreement for "Two-Tier Pricing" which freezes the cost of some of the equipment and lowers long term costs, with the option to enter the agreement for a periOd of three, five or seven years. He stated that subsequent to receipt of the proposal the staff solicited proposals from private telephone companies, to which no responses were received. Mr. Joseph stated that the GTE proposal will not change the present system and that there would be no capital outlay by the City, exp1ainng that the City could realize an approximate $99,000 saving over a seven year periOd under the Tier program. Council expressed I I I 8-27-84 concern with entering such an agreement for a period of seven years. Clift moved, second by Risner, to authorize the City Manager to execute agreements under the GTE Two- Tier Payment Plan for service to both City Hall and the Police Station for a period of five years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I ANIMAL CONTROL PROGRAM The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report relating to the present animal control program. 'He reported that the 1977 Scout utilized by the animal control officers is unreliable and frequently out of operation, replacement of which would be approximately $14,000. He further reported the need for a tranquilizer gun at a cost of $400. The Assistant reported that $2,000 has been donated through fund raising efforts to construct new kennels, that plans for the kennels have been prepared and approved by the Building Department, however an additional $5,500 is needed to purchase the building materials and complete the kennels. noting that the kennels would be constructed by City maintenance staff. Additionally, he stated that there is a desire to initiate a reserve program to provide needed back-up for the present full-time animal control personnel, the program outlined in the Police Chief's memorandum dated April 27th. Mr. Joseph reported the cost of the Reserve Program would be approximately $IOSO, uniform cost of $350 for three officers. Chief Picascia explained that there are presently three persons, possibly a fourth, interested in participating in the Volunteer Reserve program, two of the three being veterinary assistants, that they would be trained on the job and would donate a minimum of sixteen hours per month. Discussion followed. Risner moved, second by Clift, to support the existing Animal Control Program through a budget amendment allocating $20,950 from unallocated General Fund reserves to Animal Control Account 29 (Truck, $14,000; Tranquilizer Gun, $400; $5,500, Kennels; and $lOSO, Uniforms). In response to Council, it was reported that with the construction of new kennels, most animals will be held in the City rather than transporting to the County therefore reducing certain animal service costs, however some County services will still be necessary. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Clift, to amend the agenda to include consideration of an additional claim and the purchase of a police vehicle. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY Wilson moved, second by Risner, to deny the claim submitted by Joe and Louis Serra, and refer same to the City's insurance administrator. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, wilson None Grgas Motion carried ------ 8-27-84 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE - PLAIN CLOTHES VEHICLE - POLICE DEPARTMENT The City Manager presented the request of the Police Department to purchase a budgeted plain clothes Police vehicle. He reported the Department had surveyed several car dealerships as well as classified ads for vehicles, ultimately deciding upon a 1981 Buick Regal Limited, V-6 with 39,800 miles at a total cost of $6,996, as advertised in the Los Angeles Times by a private party. Council recommended that a mechanical check of the vehicle be obtained as a condition of the purchase. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the purchase of the 1981 Buick Regal, that the formal bid process be waived since the purchase of this vehicle will result in a cost saving to the City and is available from a sole source. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Councilmember Risner requested that the District Three appointment to the Citizens Participation Committee for the short term of two years be held over until next meeting. Councilman Clift moved to appoint Mr. Mark Zuvich to the Citizens Participation Committee from District Four for the full term of four years. Councilmember Wilson seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I With the absence of Councilmember Grgas, the District One aPPointments to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority for the unexpired term ending July 1986 and the two appointments to Citizens Participation Committee were held over until next meeting. DELEGATES - ANNUAL LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE Wilson moved, second by Clift, to appoint Mayor Brownell as the City's voting delegate to the League Conference, and Mayor Pro Tempore Risner as the alternate delegate. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brownell declared oral communications open. The City Manager introduced Mr. Dudley Hemphill, Director of Public works/City Engineer. There were no other communications; Mayor Brownell declared oral communications closed. CLOSED SESSION I It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:12 p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order. Councilman Grgas reported he had arrived at 9:10 p.m. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed potential litigation and personnel matters. 8-27-84 AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Clift, to amend the agenda to include consideration of two items relating to the pier, as requested by the City Manager. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I I PIER RECONSTRUCTION - PHASE III The City Manager reported that concern has been expressed regarding opening of the Chevron boat landing and allowing the tenant to commence boat ?perations before the pier is completed. Mr. Parker referred to a letter dated July 26th from Crowley Constructors stating under what conditions they will allow early operation of boat landing number two by the tenant, pointing out that the pier belongs to Crowley until such time as the pier is completed and formally signed off. Mr. Parker stated that if the tenant is allowed use of the boat landing prior to completion of the pier, Crowley would transfer much of the liability to the City, therefore staff is recommending that the boat landings not be opened until the entire pier project is completed. Additionally, the City Manager stated concern has been expressed as to the completion date of the pier due to delays encountered by the contract default, etc., therefore the staff surveyed the status of other piers known to have been damaged by the 1983 storms as to their estimated final completion dates, all of which are due to be completed in 1985, with the exception of Seal Beach, projected for a completion in November 1984. Grgas moved, second by Clift, that the boat landings not be opened on a regular basis until total completion of the pier reconstruction. Mr. Clift stated he had been advised that the tenant has been made aware of this action and understands the reasons for it. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - PIER PROJECT The City Manager referred to the current pier reconstruction contract under which Crowley is to construct the pier on a time and materials basis and the City is required to supply certain materials needed for construction. He explained that as construction commenced under the new contract it was determined that not all the materials needed were in the original purchase, also that not all materials ordered have been delivered to the site. Mr. Parker cited the fact that it is necessary for the City to give immediate attention to this matter in order to minimize further delays, which could result in additional charges for time and materialS, and further, delay the pier opening. Mr. Parker reported the present staff time devoted to supervising and inspecting the pier project, as well as plan interpretation and administration of the contract, therefore after staff discussions, it is recommended that a project manager be retained to oversee the completion of the pier project. The Assistant City Engineer reviewed the firms and individuals available to provide the necessary services, the fees for said services to be paid on an hourly basis for an estimated three hundred hours of service. The City Manager recommended that the cost of said services be presented to the bonding company upon the completion of the project. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with Mr. Robert Roza to perform contract administration services on an hourly basis, as recommended by the staff. -------- 8-27-84 / 9-l0-84 AYES: NOES: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, 9:27 p.m. AYES: NOES: second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting at Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried I clerk of the APproved:4~"';;;:~ ~. ..~.- ~~ Attest: ~~,,,@( a - i ty Cler,1 Seal Beach, California September 10, 1984 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Brownell Counci1members Clift, Risner, Wilson Absent: Counci1member Grgas Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:22 p.m. Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Baucke, Director of Development Services Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Clift, 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 Counci1members after reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I