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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1982-05-24 5-18-82 / 5-24-82 1 rk and ex-offic1o ach City Council I Attest. :t:-~ Approved: Seal Beach, California May 24, 1982 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock 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, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Chief Picascia, Police Department Chief Hutain, Fire Department Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 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 Council members after reading of I 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 5-24-82 PRESENTATION - SIGRID RAMELLI Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to postpone this item until later in the meeting when Ms. Ramelli would be present. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Vanderstaay proclaimed the week of May 23 through May 29, 1982 as "National Public Works Week." Mayor Vanderstaay proclaimed May 25th through May 30, 1982 as "Clean Air Week." APPOINTMENT - SEAL BEACH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AUTHORITY - DISTRICT FIVE Grgas moved, second by Risner, to postpone the appointment to the Seal Beach Administration Building Authority from District Five until next meeting as requested by Councilmember Brownell. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDING ZONING CODE - BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS I (SURFSIDE) Mayor Vanderstaay declared the continued public hearing open to consider an amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance by eliminating the number of stories in residential structures in Surfside Colony while retaining the thirty-five foot height limit. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against this matter. The Associate Planner presented the staff report and stated the purpose of the amend- ment is to delete reference to the number of allowable stories for residential structures while retaining the thirty-five foot limitation and recognize~ the construction pattern accepted by the Colony and the Coastal Commission. Mr. Antos stated that the Planning Commission There were no communications from the audience for or against this I had conducted a public hearing and approved the amendment as presented. matter; Mayor Vanderstaay declared the public hearing closed. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1116 - AMENDING ZONING CODE - BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS (SURFS IDE) Ordinance Number 1116 was presented to Council for first reading 5-24-82 I entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 28-503, BUILDING HEIGHT LIMITS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1116 was waived. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1116 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1117 - PURCHASING SYSTEM Ordinance Number 1117 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO THE PURCHASING SYSTEM AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1117 was waived. Grgas moved, second by Risner, to adopt Ordinance Number 1117 as presented. A.YES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1119 - FIREWORKS Ordinance Number 1119 was presented to Council for second reading enti tled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO FIREWORKS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1119 was waived. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to adopt Ordinance Number ll19"as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1120 - FEES FOR IMPOUNDING Ordinance Number 1120 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3-10.14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, ENTITLED "FEES FOR IMPOUNDING." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1120 was waived. The City Manager reported that pursuant to the City agreement with the County of Orange to provide animal shelter services, the City is required to adopt the County fee schedule for I I 5-24-82 . impounding, said fees are set forth in the proposed ordinance. Police Chief Picascia explained that the owner of a lost animal transported to the County is responsible for payment of the impounding fee and if the animal is not claimed the City is charged for the care and feeding. The Chief stated a new procedure is going to be implemented for I impounded cats whereby new cages will be purchased, impounded cats will be retained within the City and in the event the owner of the animal can not be located, the cat will be turned over to the local veterinary at a charge of $10 as opposed to the $30 charge by the County. Chief Picas cia indicated that every effort is made by Animal Control to locate the owner of an impounded animal and explained that no increase of the City's animal citation fees is proposed by this ordinance. Risner moved, second by Grgas, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1120 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: Motion carried None AGENDA AMENDED I Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to amend the agenda to make the presentation to Ms. Ramelli at this time. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATION - SIGRID RAMELLI Mayor Vanderstaay informed those present that Ms. Ramelli was being commended by the City Council for her achievement of winning the recent Baja California Air Race, introduced Ms. Ramelli to the Council . and audience and presented her with a commemorative City plaque.. Ms. Ramelli expressed her appreciation to the Council and stated it was an honor to represent the City of Seal Beach. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3159 - BANK SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION Resolution Number 3159 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK AND FIRST INTERSTATE BANK: AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 3059." 5-24-82 By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3160 was waived. Mayor Vanderstaay stated she wished Mr. Laszlo, the current representative to the Sanitation Districts, to continue in that capacity and that she would serve as the alternate representative. I It was requested that the appointments be postponed until next meeting so that a description of the duties and responsibilities of the representatives to these agencies could be reviewed by the Council. Discussion continued. Brownell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3160 with the appointments as set forth by the Mayor. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Risner moved, second by Brownell, to direct the City Manager to prepare a list of the agencies to which councilmembers are appointed, providing a brief description of each, the duties and responsibilities of the representative, when and where each agency meets, the remunera- tion, if any, and that said report be provided to the Council in the Newsletter. I AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3161 - COMPLETION - WHEELCHAIR RAMPS - PROJECT NUMBER 509 Resolution Number 3161 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 #509, CONSTRUCTION OF WHEELCHAIR RAMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN BAVIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3161 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Brownell, to adopt Resolution Number 3161 as presented. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Risner requested Item "0" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilmember Brownell requested Item "P" removed; and the City Manager requested Items "K and Q" removed. Laszlo moved, second by Grgas, to approve the recommended action for those items on the 5-24-82 Consent Calendar except Items "K, 0, P, and Q" as presented. AYES: NOES: L. Approved regular demands numbered 44208 through 44370 in the amount of $116,699.11; payroll of May 20, 1982 plus demands numbered 457 through 657 in the amount of $146,727.74 as approved by the Finance Department and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. Authorized payment of claim against the City submitted by Kathleen A. Cureton in the amount of $153.81 upon receipt of the appropriate release. Authorized payment of claim against the City submitted by William Willis in the amount of $63.83 upon receipt of the appropriate release. Received and filed the memorandum from the City Attorney's office regarding AB699, regarding cable television rates. Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried I I M. N. R. Items Removed From the Consent Calendar Item "K" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was clarified that only those members of the Council present at the May 10th meeting should vote on the approval of those minutes. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1982 as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Brownell, Grgas, Risner Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Grgas, to approve the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of May 18, 1982. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "0" - LIFEGUARD SERVICES - SURFS IDE The City Manager reported that the proposed 1982-83 budget contains a proposal to contract with the City of Huntington Beach to provide I 5-24-82 lifeguard services in Surfs ide from June 19th for ninety days or through the peak summer season, the cost of said services to be $9630. The City Manager also stated back-up services of paramedics, a rescue boat and a jeep would be provided by Huntington Beach and that the I contract is submitted for consideration at this time as services would commence prior to the adoption of the budget. The Council asked if Seal Beach could provide lifeguard services in Surfside for the same cost. The Lifeguard Chief indicated that it would be possible, however seasonal' hiring of personnel has been completed and no experienced personnel was available for Surfside. Chief Dorsey reviewed previous actions reducing the lifeguard force and services, including the rescue boat and one jeep. Discussion continued. Grgas moved, second by Brownell, that the contract with Huntington Beach to provide lifeguard services in Surfs ide not be approved, and that the City Manager and Lifeguard Chief be directed to secure additional personnel to provide city lifeguard services for the Surfs ide area. I AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "P" - AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - FIREFIGHTERS PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The City Manager reported that pursuant to City Council direction, negotiations have begun with the County of Orange to provide fire and paramedic services to the City, that the County proposal provided for transition of City fire personnel into the County service, however the County requested that physical examinations of the City personnel be conducted prior to that time. Mr. Parker stated the County would bear the cost of the examinations unless the City determined that it would not contract for fire and paramedic services, then the City would reimburse the County for the cost of same. The City Manager I reported there are two elements for negotiation with the County's standard contract, the disposal/purchase of equipment and personnel matters and stated that if certain City personnel do not meet the County's physical standards, it would then be necessary to resolve the employment status of those personnel. Risner moved, second by Brownell, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement with the 5-24-82 County of Orange for firefighter physical examinations providing for the reimbursement of examination costs should the City not contract for fire and paramedic services, estimated cost being $7250. AYES: NOES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried ITEM "Q" - AGREEMENT - C & C BOATS, INC. The Assistant City Attorney recommended that page 1, Section 6 be amended adding the words "or indirectly", page 2, Section 11 be amended increasing the insurance coverages to $300,000 as the minimum amount for property damage in anyone occurrence, $1,000,000 for death or injury to anyone person and $1,000,000 for death or injury arising out of any single occurrence. Laszlo moved, second by Risner, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement with C & C Boats, Inc. as amended for the period May 1, 1982 to April 30, 1983 and subject to final approval by the City Attorney. Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay None Motion carried AYES: NOES: BUDGET WORKSHOPS It was the consensus of the Council to conduct a budget study workshop on Monday, June 7th at 6:00 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communications open. Councilmember Grgas asked that the City Council consider holding agenda study sessions prior to City Council meetings, said sessions being open to the public and press. The City Manager explained that during study sessions the Council and staff would have the opportunity to review agenda items, answer questions and obtain additional information if necessary, therefore expediting the regular meetings. Councilmember Laszlo spoke regarding proposed housing on the Los Alamitos Air Station and reported receipt of a letter from the office of the Secretary of Defense stating that the Navy had no interest in constructing 1400 housing units on the Station however 170 housing units are contem- plated on the northerly portion of the Station an<< that the letter stated the Navy would work closely with the City should any develop- ment occur. The Mayor inquired as to the exact location of the I I I 5-24-82 proposed parksite on the Department of Water and Power nine acre parcel. The City Manager responded that the approved land use is seventy percent parkland and thirty percent hotel/service commercial use, that any hotel development would be required to be located on I the northerly portion of the site and that specific site plans for the D.W.P. property would be presented to the Council in the near future. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Vanderstaay declared oral communications closed. CLOSED SESSION By order of the Chair with consent of the Council, the City Council recessed to Closed Session at 8:22 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:31 p.m. with Mayor Vanderstaay calling the meeting to order and the Assistant City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed potential litigation and several personnel matters. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3162 - CITY MANAGER COMPENSATION Resolution Number 3162 as amended was presented to Council and read I in full by the Assistant City Attorney entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE CITY MANAGER." Grgas moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3162 as amended. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Grgas, to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 7, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. AYES: Brownell, Grgas, Laszlo, Risner, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned I APProvodj.,.)~L Nq..,., J...;i ~ ^ ~ Mayor Attest: