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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1979-01-22 l-8-793!-1;1r. of I Approved: ~~1;or cd~ Attest: . Seal Beach, California January 22, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:25 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m. The Council reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Kredell, 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: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 1-22-79 .51. \ ~ .~ .. . 3412 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS and COMMISSIONS Project Area Committee Weir moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Geneva Boutwell, 1860 McKinney Way,#2l-Q, to the Project area Committee for term ending September 1980. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Civil Service Board Gray moved, second by Weir, to appoint Mr. Hugo B. Raugust, 13200 St. Andrews Drive, #252-H, to the Civil Service Board from Councilmanic District Two, to fill the unexpired term ending July 1982. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2850 - COMMENDING RAYMOND DI PIAZZA - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Resolution Number 2850 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RAYMOND DI PIAZZA FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Gray moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2850 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2851 - COMMENDING ,RALPH VINGER - CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Resolution Number 2851 was presented to Council and read in full entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING RALPH VINGER FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." Krede11 moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2851 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Gray moved, second by Weir, to amend the agenda to include a resolution regarding school busing and an Engineering Department item as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Motion carried None I I I 1-22-793.-13 . f I ~~~ RESOLUTION NUMBER 2854 - OPPOSING INVOLUNTARY INTER-SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSING Resolution Number 2854 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilman Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO INVOLUNTARY I INTER-SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN." Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2854 and that copies of the Resolution also be forwarded to all Orange County cities. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CHANGE ORDER - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 482 Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, reported that due to the condition of the soil a portion of the sidewalk construction area on the south side of Pacific Coast Highway would require additional aggregate base and recommended approval of the Change Order in the approximate amount of $3,000, one half of that cost to be borne by the County, so that the project could proceed. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, I Project No. 482 as requested. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented a report outlining the construction costs of a steel reservoir tank versus the aluminum roof/flexible membrane lining reservoir facility and reviewed the anticipated maintenance and replacement costs for the economic life of each system. Mr. Johnson provided the Council photographs of reservoir facilities in several other cities for their review. Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to approve Alternate No.2, the flexible membrane lining and lightweight aluminum roof at an estimated cost of $374,000. Councilman Gray again expressed his support for the construction of a steel reservoir I tank. Councilman Weir expressed his support for the lightweight aluminum roof system however stated some concerns with its appearance. Discussion followed. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray Motion carried I (, . ('1-22-79 34.4" FUNDING - BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a report outlining a plan to loan the Water Utility $400,000 from the Plant and Equipment Fund at 7% interest, repayable over a seven year period, to finance repairs to the Beverly Manor Reservoir. Mr. Thomas stated that an increase in current water rates from 39, to 44, per unit (100 cubic feet) and a monthly minimum charge of $3.08 would generate an amount each year to repay the $400,000 loan. Council discussed the interest rate for the reservoir improvement loan and payment of the College Park East water system. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2855 - INCREASING WATER RATES Resolution Number 2855 was presented to Council by title lOA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INCREASING WATER RATES CHARGED FOR CONSUMPTION OF CITY WATER, AND PROVIDING EMERGENCY FUNDING." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2855 was waived. Councilman Seitz moved to amend the resolution to include an additional clause stating that 'upon the completion of-the payment of the debt and interest charges from said loan for reservoir improvements there will be an automatic five cent (5,) reduction per 100 cubic feet in water rates'. Mayor Laszlo seconded the motion to include the amendment. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Gray, Weir Motion carried Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2855 as amended 'and that the water rates be increased 4, rather than 5" that the interest be reduced and that the loan be repaid in the same time period. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo NOES: Gray, Seitz, Weir Motion failed Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2855 as amended by Councilman Seitz and reflecting water rate increase of 5" interest rate of 7%, repayable in seven years, said increase to be effective March 1, 1979. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir NOES: Laszlo Motion carried I I I l-22-7~45. :- .:' Councilman Gray noted the administrative cost savings to the city by the billing procedures in the Leisure World area. FUNDING - FUTURE WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a report proposing development I of a sound fiscal basis for funding long term water replacement and repairs. Mr. Thomas explained a formula by which water rates could be established on January 1st of each year to cover estimated annual expenditures plus 10% to be retained in a reserve fund for future replacement of water plant and equipment. Mr. Thomas recommended an additional 7~ increase in water rates to be effective January 1, 1980 to establish this fund and that subsequent adjustment of the water rates be applied by the Formula 11 method as presented. It was the consensus of the Council that this matter be considered during budget study sessions or at a later date in the year. RENEWAL OF GENERAL AND AUTO LIABILITY INSURANCE Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a detailed report regarding renewal of the city's liability insurance coverage. Mr. Thomas I outlined the anticipated cost of liability insurance for 1979 and recommended the policy renewal date be moved up to February 1st from March 17th, noting that this action would result in a refund to the city this year in the amount of $17,154. Mr. Thomas suggested that in the future proposals be requested from other brokers specializing in municipal insurance and that Council may wish to appoint a new broker of record at that time. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the liability insurance coverage as proposed for the approximate cost to the city of $149,165 with the renewal date of February 1st, that staff solicit proposals from municipal insurance brokers for future insurance coverage, and that a refund will be due the city under the present I insurance coverage. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Laszlo declared a recess at 10:06 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:15 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. 1-22-79 ~46i RESOLUTION NUMBER 2852 - APPEAL - WARNEMUENDE - FRONT YARD FENCE Resolution Number 2852 was presented'to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL GRANTING APPROVAL TO AN APPEAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF A VARIANCE FOR A FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AT 305 CLIPPER WAY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2852 was waived. Councilman I Weir suggested that a Homeowners Association be organized in the Bridgeport area and Councilman Gray spoke against approval of the appeal stating he felt that hardship had not been demonstrated. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to approve Resolution Number 2852 as presented. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz , NOES: Gray ABSTAIN: Kredell, Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2853 - MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 2853 was presented to Council 'by title "A RESOLUTION OF ,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE CALIFORNIA MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL ASSOCIATION AND THE ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL I DISTRICT IN ACQUIRING STATE SUBVENTION MONIES FROM THE STATE LEGISLATURE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2853 was waived. Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager described the functions and responsibilities of the Vector Control Districts. Weir moved, second by Gray, to adopt Resolution Number 2853 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Seitz requested that Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Kredell requested Item "F" be removed from the I Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A" and "F" as presented., , B. Approved regular demands numbered 30329 through, 30449 in the amount of $79,305.09 and payroll demands numbered 31374 through 31604 in the 1-22-79 34.'r~: amount of $132,395.24 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for, the same., C. Approved the retention of Hartwell Tow Service and Rossmoor Tow Service as the designated I "Official Police Tow Services" for the City of Seal Beach and that the increase in service fees be approved. ' At the recommendation of Councilman Gray and with consensus of the Council the City Attorney and City, Manager were directed to'review the contract for inclusion of a liability insur,ance clause. D. Denied the claim of Mr. Sam Schiro for property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and insurance adjuster. E. Received and filed the letter of resignation from I Miriam'M. Luca.as the city's representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council Assembly of Delegates. AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Seitz requested that 'Council Reports and Requests' of the January 8, 1979 minutes'be amended to show he requested the proposed budget be presented to Council by April 9th and that' departmental budget reports be presented during several budget discussions rather than at one time. Seitz moved, second by Weir, to approve the minutes I, of the regular meeting of January 8, 1979 as amended. AYES: NOES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried ITEM "F" - STOP SIGN - 12th STREET and LANDING AVENUE Councilman Kredell read the City Manager's memorandum dated January 16, 1979 relating to the request for a stop sign at 12th Street and Landing Avenue, setting forth the recommendations of the Police Department and 1-22-79 l.fP.S ~ the City's Traffic Committee regarding the requested stop sign. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct that a stop sign be installed at the intersection of 12th Street and Landing Avenue. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Gray, Weir Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and'REQUESTS. Councilman Seitz requested traffic signs and speed bumps in the vicinity of McGaugh School; suggested investment of the city's surplus funds in order to qualify the city to receive state funds in future years. The City Manager stated he would investigate some type of investment. Councilman Kredell objected to a large bus parking on Seal Beach Boulevard and suggested an ordinance prohibiting large vehicles from parking on city streets. Mr. Krede11 commended the Public Works Department for beach cleaning operations; requested alley repairs on 17th Street Alley for damage caused from private construction; requested a report on lifeguard hiring requirements and opposed sand removal from the San Gabriel River Channel by the City of Long Beach. The City Engineer stated he would submit a report to Council regarding sand removal as soon as all data is compiled. Mayor Laszlo reported on meetings of the West Orange County Mayors, stating that those cities were participating in an equipment sharing program and that this organization was proceeding to have an agreement drawn up to cover liability for all cities participating in the program. Mayor Laszlo referred to the Southern California Association of Governments and reported an aviation workshop had been held by that organization, noting that the city had not been notified of this workshop. Mayor Laszlo recommended withholding payment of dues from S.C.A.G. rather than withdrawing from the organization. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. George Supple, l605'Merion Way, spoke regarding S.C.A.G. consideration of Los Alamitos Airport and suggested Leisure World could also take a stand in opposition to expanded use of that faCility. Hal Halldin, 635 Silver Shoals, spoke regarding the condition of the municipal pier and suggested structural improvements be undertaken. Mr. Halldin I I I 1-22-79 3A!'~'i ... , also spoke regarding the sport fishing operation at the pier. The City Engineer stated that two or three pilings were due to be replaced and that several more are awaiting piling wrap. Councilman Gray stated his support for continued sportfishing activities in Seal Beach. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. I ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Kredell to adjourn the meeting at 11:18 p.m. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried of Approved: I Attest: Seal Beach, California February 12, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager I PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo read in full the Proclamation honoring Councilman and Mrs. Proctor Weir on their 50th wedding anniversary. Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to approve the Proclamation declaring February 14, 1979 as