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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1984-12-10 12-10-84 Seal Beach, California December 10, 1984 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 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 I Absent: Councilmembers Grgas, Wilson Councilman Grgas arrived at 7:06 p.m. Brownell moved, second by Risner, to excuse the absence from the meeting of Councilmember Wilson due to illness. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Risner None Grgas, Wilson Motion carried WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Grgas, 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, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried .1 PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Brownell proclaimed the week of December 9th through December 15th, 1984 as "Bill of Rights Week." December 9th through 15th, 1984 was proclaimed "Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week" by Mayor Brownell. Mayor Brownell proclaimed the month of December, 1984 as "Lung Awareness Month." AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second by Clift, to consider agenda Item "V" out of order at this time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried ITEM "V" - REQUEST - USE OF COUNCIL CHAMBERS The City Manager reported receipt of a communication from Jim Spellman, President of the Marina Democratic Club, requesting the use of Council Chambers on January 15th for a panel discussion regarding the ballot propositions to the considered at the January 29th election. Mr. Parker stated the staff's recommendation would be to allow the use of the Senior Citizens Center with Council approval, that the fees be waived as requested, and that the staff coordinate the activity with Mr. Spellman. Mr. Spellman explained that the panel is proposed to consist of two members each of opposing viewpoints selected by the committees supporting and opposing the propositions, a I 12-10-84 moderator, with the discussion lasting approximately an hour. He confirmed that the panelists have not as yet been selected. A member of the Council suggested that the panel address both propositions. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve the use of the Senior Citizen Center and that the fees be waived. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3435 - HONORING ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Resolution Number 3435 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilmember Risner entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT." Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3435 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 3436 -VOTING PRECINCTS/POLLING PLACES/ELECTION OFFICERS/COMPENSATION - SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - JANUARY 29, 1985 Resolution Number 3436 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1985." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3436 was waived. Risner moved, second by Clift, to adopt Resolution Number 3436 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1173 - PARKING - PERMITS/AREAS/LOTS Ordinance Number 1173 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE XII, OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING PERMITS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1173 was waived. The Assistant City Manager reported that pursuant to Council's request, the proposed Ordinance would allow resident parking, with the resident parking permit, in the Eighth Street employee parking lot, the municipal lot in the 100 block of Main Street, and the two municipal lots at Main Street and Electric Avenue, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1173 and that it be passed to second reading. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 3427 - APPEAL 5-84 - SZCZERBAN - 1105, 1105-1/2, ll07, 1107-1/2 SEAL WAY After brief discussion, Risner moved, second by Grgas, to hold this item over until the first meeting in January when the full Council would be present. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried 12-10-84 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3437 - ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES Resolution Number 3437 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3332." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3437 was waived. The Assistant City Manager recalled that water rates had been a matter of discussion during a budget workshop with a rate adjustment of 9.3 percent recommended at that time due to the increased cost of water purchased by the City as well as maintenance and operation costs. He noted that a subsequent Council action postponed consideration of the increase until the November election results were known. Mr. Joseph explained that the proposed increase, calculated as of June, will not now offset the water operation costs for the year. Councilmember Risner suggested that an estimated profit and loss statement be prepared prior future rate adjustments, also requested that the staff investigate a "readiness to serve" charge. Staff pointed out that the budget document projected the anticipated annual utility costs and reflected the 9.3 percent rate increase, noting that one-half of the fiscal year will have passed before the increase is in effect therefore only proportionate costs will be recouped. Staff also explained that if the cost of the water utility was reassessed to the present, an increase up to fourteen percent could result. It was also pointed out that the 9.3 percent increase does not include the $80,000 water loan repayment. Discussion continued. Clift moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Resolution Number 3437 as amended to reflect the effective date of January 1, 1985. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas None Risner Wilson Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "I" THROUGH "T" Councilmember Risner requested Item "J" removed from the Consent Calendar. In response to Councilmember Grgas, the Director of Public Works verified that a cancellation clause would be added to the Copper tone Agreement. Grgas moved, second by Clift, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Item "J", as presented. I I I. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 1984. K. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 26, 1984. L. Approved regular demands numbered 54444 through 54618 in the amount of $279,559.51, and payroll demands numbered 11473 through 11655 in the amount of $239,462.82 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants drawn on the Treasury for the same. M. Denied the claim of Loren A. Crouse for automobile I damages and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster and the Southern California Edison Company. N. Denied the claim of James Gorski for property damage and referred same to the City's insurance adjuster and the Southern California Gas Company. 12-10-84 I O. Approved the specifications for replacement of one three-quarter ton truck and two one ton trucks for the Public Works Department, and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. P. Authorized the purchase of a standby engine for the Beverly Manor Well from the sole source supplier, Waukesha Engine Servicenter, Inc., in the amount of $17,522 plus tax. Q. Authorized the replacement of one Intoxilyzer for the Police Department from the sole source supplier, Adamson Industries, Inc., in the amount of $4,050 plus tax. R. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk on December 3, 1984 at 1:30 p.m. for Project Number 540, First Street Median Islands, Irrigation System and Landscaping, as follows: Allied Sprinkler Co., Inc. Taylor-Shafer, Inc. $59,733.00 93,400.00 1 Awarded the bid for Project Number 540 to Allied Sprinkler Company, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $59,733, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract. S. Approved the letter of agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Plough, Inc. (Coppertone) for beach trash receptacles for a period of three years and authorized the City Manager to execute the letter of agreement on behalf of the City. T. Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interim Lease Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Seal.Beach Pleasure Fishing for use of the pier bait house and boat landing on a month-to- month basis. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "J" - MINUTES - NOVEMBER 19, 1984 Councilmember Risner referred to the State Lands Commission discussion and asked that the reference in the minutes to architectural style be clarified. Staff explained that Mediterranean design versus Spanish style, as set forth in the Specific Plan, was merely suggested as a consideration. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the minutes of the November 19, 1984 regular adjourned meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL Mayor Brownell clarified that it has been past policy that the City's representative to the Vector Control be a member of the Council, and moved to appoint Councilmember Risner as the representative for the two-year term commencing January 1, 1985. Mrs. Risner seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Brownell, Grgas, Risner None Clift wilson Motion carried 12-10-84 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMMITTEE, INC. Councilman Clift reported he had attended a meeting at which Supervisor Wieder made a presentation concerning the need for Southern California residents to be informed on water issues and needs. He reported that the Southern California Water Committee was recently formed, initially composed of one Supervisor from eight Southern California counties, to be funded by annual dues, $750 for a city membership, and with the intended goal to address and inform I the public of Southern California water problems. Discussion followed. Brownell moved, second by Clift, to notify Supervisor Wieder of the City's concurrence in principal with the Committee. It was the consensus of the Council that the payment of the annual dues be postponed until the Articles of Incorporation have been received and reviewed. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Brownell declared oral communications open. Councilman Grgas referred to the Planning Commission's consideration of a Conditional Use Permit request in conjunction with a proposed restaurant on Main Street, where some controversy appears to exist as to the issuance of a liquor license and with parking. Mr. Grgas suggested that the Downtown Revitalization Task Forces be reconvened to address those issues as well as hours of operation and the number of such alcoholic beverage permits that may be considered for the Main Street area. The Council concurred with Mr. Grgas' suggestion, and the City Manager offered that potential restauranteurs may also wish to attend and express their views. There were no other communications; Mayor Brownell declared oral communications closed. I CLOSED SESSION It was the order of the Chair, with consent of Council, to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:02 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:32 p.m. with Mayor Brownell calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed a settlement of pending litigation and personnel matters. Mayor Brownell reported that the Council had discussed the performance of the City Manager and the progress of the City over the year, and wished to convey appreciation to Mr. Parker. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve a $600 bonus for the City Manager. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried CANCELLATION OF MEETING Brownell moved, second by Risner, to approve the cancellation of the December 24th regular meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried I ADJOURNMENT Risner moved, second by Clift, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brownell, Clift, Grgas, Risner None Wilson Motion carried 12-10-84 / 12-24-84 / 1-14-85 , I Approved: tp~~ ~ ... ~ J. &. ~ . f .. · <- Mayor Attest: Notice of Cancelled Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the regular City Council meeting of Monday, December 24, 1984 is hereby cancelled pursuant to action taken by the Seal Beach City Council. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Monday, January 14, 1985. DATED this 17th day of December, 1984. I . Yeo, CJ.ty Seal Beach Joan City Seal Beach, California January 14, 1985 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, Grgas, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Risner I Councilmember Risner arrived at the meeting at 7:32 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 Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk