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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-11-26 1l':26-79~1 Seal Beach, California November 26, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the I Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Capt. Picascia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Weir, 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 the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Seitz proclaimed the week of December 9 through December 15, 1979 as "Bill of Rights Week". PRESENTATION - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CITATION Mayor Seitz accepted the "Pedestrian Safety Award" on behalf of the City of Seal Beach, presented by Mr. F. A. Brown, Jr., Automobile Club of Southern California. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1075 - PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE Ordinance Number 1075 was presented to Council for second reading I entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGULATING PARKING OF VEHICLES FOR SALE AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1075 was waived. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1075 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 11-26-79 ~8 ~. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2931 - HONORING GARY A. LUNA - RECREATION DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 2931 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING GARY A. LUNA FOR HIS DEDICATION TO CIVIC SERVICE AND THE CITIZENS OF SEAL BEACH. 11 Kredell I moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2931 as presented. Mr. Luna was introduced by the Mayor and received congratulations for his contribution to the community. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 1979. B. Approved regular demands numbered 33902 through 34030 in the amount of $240,025.82; payroll of I November 21, 1979 plus warrants numbered 32562 through 32607 in the amount of $148,663.77 as approved by the Finance Connnittee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Received and filed the annual audit report from Diehl, Evans and Company dated October 18, 1979. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried AWARD OF BID - BRUSH CHIPPER Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m., November 19, 1979 for one Brush Chipper as follows: Asp1undh Equipment Sales and Service FMC Corporation $6,464.00 7,808.82 I Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to award the bid to the lowest bidder, Asp1undh Equipment Sales & Service for one Brush Chipper in the amount of $6,464.00, and reject the other bid. 11- 26- 7!fl9. I AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried BEACH TRASH CONTAINERS Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager presented the staff report regarding participation in a program proposed by Schering-P10ugh (Coppertone Suntan Lotion) whereby fifty-five gallon beach trash containers displaying a Coppertone advertisement are provided for the city's use at no cost to the city. The Assistant City Manager stated the City could realize a possible $1000 annual saving by participating in this program. Ms. Christian, Coppertone representative, responded to questions from the Council and explained Coppertone provides the maintenance and replacement of trash containers on a regular basis. The representative offered a slide presentation for the information of the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to continue with the agenda items until the presentation was ready. FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS Chief Adams, Fire Department, presented a lengthy report regarding the condition and operability of present Fire Department equipment and recommended the purchase of used fire apparatus available through the bidding process, repowering/rehabi1itation of other fire equipment and the appropriation of those funds from the Vehicle Depreciation Fund. Weir moved, second by Krede11, to approve the recommendations of the Fire Chief: (I) authorize $43,000 from the Vehicle Depreciation account to repower/rehabi1itate the 1967 Crown; (2) authorize $35,000 from the Vehicle Depreciation account to purchase three used Crown fire apparatus, through the bidding process; (3) authorize $131,900 from the Vehicle Depreciation Fund to repower and rehabilitate the three used pumpers proposed to be purchased; and (4) authorize the availability of one pumper proposed to be purchased, to provide extended fire protection services upon the reorganization of the Orange County Fire Department. Discussion continued. Gray moved, second by Weir, to support the motion as stated with an amendment that Councilman Krede1l and Councilman Laszlo, the City Manager and Fire Chief further investigate the condition of the used fire apparatus proposed to be I I ,.u- 26- 79 7,cr purchased, prior to submitting bids on the equipment. Vote on amending motion: AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Vote on original motion: AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Motion carried None BEACH TRASH CONTAINERS - Continued Due to equipment failure the slide presentation was not shown. The representative from Coppertone agreed to provide brochures for distribution to local beach area residents. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve participation in the beach trash container program offered by Schering-P10ugh, suggesting that the color of the containers be tan, and subject to the concurrence of Councilman Krede11. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried "911" EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEM Capt. Picascia, Police Department, presented background review of the state mandated "911" emergency telephone system, outlined implementation of the program, requested authorization to order the "911" system and additional equipment referred to as an "Automatic Number Indicator" and "Automatic Location Indicator" as part of the system. Capt. Picascia reported that the state would totally fund the installation of the basic "911" system and pay the associated monthly service charge for the life of the system. Discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize placement of the order for the "911" system, appropriate the $3540 as the cost to include the A.N.I. and A.L.I~ as part of the system, and direct that the increased costs for the A.N.I. and A.L.I. equipment (approximately $555/month1y) be included in the Police Department budget beginning with the 1982-83'fisca1 year. Councilman Gray expressed his opposition to authorizing this expenditure at this time. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Gray, Seitz Motion carried I I I 11-~6-79 71 ~ I COUNCIL REPORTS AND REQUESTS Councilman Gray reported an auction sale to dispose of the remaining trailers would be held December 15th at 11:00 a.m.; that the trailer rehabilitation program was nearing a close and that permanent use of city personnel at the Park would be ending within a couple of weeks. Councilman Weir reported on discussions at the Vector Control meeting regarding relocation and disposition of wildlife on the Hellman and Bixby properties prior to any development. Councilman Krede11 requested information relating to the City Manager's injury occurring this date. Councilman Laszlo reported on a petition opposing joint use of the Los A1amitos Airport which will be presented to S.C.A.G. and other agencies for consideration; reported communication with Ca1 Trans regarding freeway ramp metering; and requested the staff investigate ci ty-wide group earthquake insurance. Councilman Gray noted the Leisure World support for the Los A1amitos airport petitions. Mayor Seitz announced an upcoming O.C.T.D. meeting and requested the City Manager or Assistant City Manager attend and request consideration of the Long Beach Transportation Route 5 being re-estab1ished on Bo1sa Avenue; and reported information on various grants that may be available to the city. Seitz moved, second by Gray, that the City Manager investigate and pursue acquisition rights of the Los A1amitos Flood Basin as a recreation area in the city and report to Council in January. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Gray requested information regarding surveying being conducted by the City of Long Beach in the area of the San Gabriel pump station. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Blackman, 421 Beryl Cove Way, spoke regarding Trailer Park development; Possible ballot propositions regarding state income taxes and the ultimate effect on the city; the completion date for reservoir repair; progress of the proposed Department of Water and Power development and the study of future use of the old police facility; and inquired about progress of I I ~>\"" 11-26-79 I 12-10-79 ~ the code enforcement program. Mayor Seitz responded to each of Mr. Blackman's inquiries. Jack Souders, Cal Ehler and Dale Ketchum, residents of the Marina Hill area, expressed concern regarding a proposed Interval House for battered women in their area and expressed opposition to that activity in their neighborhood as it related to zoning, parking, etc. The Mayor responded with information regarding decisions and responsibilities of the Interval House Board of Directors and announced a meeting had been set by the Board to reconsider the location. There were no other 'oral" communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried , of Approved: ~~- -~ Attest: ~ Mayor Seal Beach, California December 10, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I I I