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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-02-12 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 .. _~._12- 79 3ro~. 'Proctor and Ellen Weir Day'. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSTAIN: Weir Motion carried Mr. and Mrs. Weir were introduced and presented flowers for the occasion to a round of applause and congratulations from those present. WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Gray, 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 of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED Mayor Laszlo ~oved to bring Agenda Item IX-A out of order to be considered at this time. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM IX-A - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Mayor Laszlo recommended that the City of Seal Beach withhold payment of the annual dues to S.C.A.G. and continue to consider complete withdrawal from that organization. The May.or reported the possibility of establishing an Orange County Association of Governments. Discussion followed. Councilman Gray expressed support for this city taking a firmer stand by withdrawing from S.C.A.G. Gray moved, second by Weir, that a letter be directed to S.C.A.G. over the Mayor's signature informing S.C.A.G. of this citys intention to withhold payment of the annual dues, continued consideration of withdrawing from the organization and formation of an Orange County Associati~n of Governments. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - PERSONNEL HIRING FREEZE Mr. Kosmon~, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report and explained the difficulties encountered in filling present personnel positions due to the hiring freeze imposed by the City Council. Mr. I I I 2-l2-79...f1 -;0{ ... - . - - 1- Kosmont outlined four alternatives for consideration of the Council that would expedite filling of vacated permanent positions in the city staff. Council discussion followed regarding CETA positions, present hiring practices, and it was the consensus of the Council that this matter be discussed further during budget study sessions. Weir I moved, second by Gray, to approve alternate number three, discontinuing the present policy for Council consideration of filling budgeted personnel positions, and that all positions vacated and presently being recruited be reported to the Council in the Newsletter. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Kredell Motion carried REPORT - SUBSTANDARD RENTAL HOUSING ' Mr. Roamniello, Planning Director, presented a staff report relating to new State law whereby cities are required to maintain files on existing substandard housing within their jurisdiction. Mr. Romaniello explained the procedures by which this law. will be implemented. Mr. Romaniello suggested a full time permanent employee to enforce this law, I the salary of which would be covered through revenue from permits required to bring the substandard properties into conformance with code requirements. The Planning Director clarified that this law related to all residential rental properties. Discussion followed. Councilman Gray expressed concern about the method of enforcing this law. Councilman Seitz spoke in support of the concept for a one year pilot program to determine the financial' impact on the city and stated he felt the State should reimburse cities for implementing this law. Council discussed hiring personnel on a temporary basis to perform the required inspections. The City Manager suggested the Council may wish to consider contracting for a building inspector for a short period of time. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to contract for a building inspector on a temporary basis to I perform the duties as required by State law and that this matter be discussed further during budget study sessions. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Weir NOES: Gray, Laszlo Motion carried REPORT - PAYROLL SERVICE - AGREEMENT Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a staff report requesting "-2~12-79 .' J .. 352' authorization to contract with the Bank of America, Business Service Division, for processing of the city's payroll for the remainder of this fiscal year at a monthly carge of $300. Mr. Thomas noted loss of personnel in the Finance Department and backlog of water billing as the basis for his request. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with the Bank of I America to provide payroll services to the City at a monthly cost of $300 to be funded by the Finance Department. Mr. Thomas stated he wished further discussion of this matter during budget study sessions. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REQUEST - FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME FUNDING Fire Chief Adams presented a request to the Council for $14,000 overtime funds for the Fire Department for the remainder of this fiscal year. Chief Adams explained the activities of the Fire Department to date and requirements of the city as it relates to mutual aid agreements. Gray moved, second by Kredell, to approve the request for $9,000 for the Fire Department Overtime Fund and I $5,000 for the Paramedic Overtime Account for the remainder of fiscal year 1978-79. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR REHABILITATION - ENGINEERING DESIGN PROPOSAL Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, presented the staff report relating to the design proposal for the Beverly Manor Reservoir Rehabilitation presented by James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers, Inc. Mr. Johnson reviewed the qualifications and experience of the James M. Montgomery Company and recommended approval of the design proposal as presented. The City Council discussed the proposal at length and I members of the audience also addressed the subject. Gray moved, second by Weir, to reject the Engineering Design Proposal Contract as submitted and direct the City Engineer to renegotiate the contract for a lower cost. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 2-12-79 ~t::'3 u. . R ~ -:.. t;r . -.' Mayor Laszlo declared a recess at 9:30 p.m. The Council reconvened at 9:43 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - BUSINESS LICENSE FEES and REGULATIONS A proposed ordinance was presented to Council entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING ARTICLE 11, SCHEDULE OF FEES, OF I CHAPTER 11, LICENSES AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." At the request of the City Manager, it was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to hold over consideration of this ordinance to a later date. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2856 - EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - UTILITY PURPOSES - EDISON TRIANGLE Resolution Number 2856 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2856 was waived. Gray moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2856 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2857 - EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY UTILITY PURPOSES - STORM DRAIN PUMP STATION Resolution Number 2857 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2857 was waived. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2857 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2858 - AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - RATING METHODS Resolution Number 2858 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING ANY CHANGES IN THE PRESENT METHOD OF RATING AUTO INSURANCE AS REQUESTED BY THE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2858 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 2858 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ..... '-;2~12-79 , .- 3r~. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Krede11 requested that Items "D", "E", "G", "H", and "K" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Gray requested Item "A" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "A", "D", liE", "GH, "H" and "K" as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 30450 through 30600 in the amount of $481,752.17 and payroll demands numbered 31605 through 32839 in the amount of $131,847.03 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved the request for medical leave of absence for Debbie Holloway, Clerk Dispatcher in the Police Department. F. Authorized the City Manager to recruit and fill the position of Maintenance Worker II in the Public Works Department. 1. Approved the appropriation of $320 for the attendance of the Finance Director at the Annual Seminar of the California Municipal Treasurer's Association from April 17 - 20, 1979. J. Denied the claim of Dean B. Scheele and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed From The Consent Calendar ITEM "A" - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilman Gray inquired if it was the intent to install a stop sign or a stop signal at 12th Street and Landing Avenue. It was clarified the action taken was for installation of a stop sign at that location. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1979 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I I I 2-l2-7!l... ;{I::S u,_ " ....~: ITEM "D" - JANITORIAL SERVICE PROPOSALS Councilman Kredell asked if it would be less costly for city forces to provide this service. The City Manager explained that janitorial service contracts are reviewed annually and that previous proposals for services have lower than what would be economically feasible for I the city to provide. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to obtain bids for providing janitorial services to city buildings. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "E" - PUBLIC WORKS UNIFORM CLEANING and RENTAL SERVICE PROPOSALS The City Manager reported the present cost to the city for this service and Councilman Gray suggested staff investigate the supplier for Leisure World personnel. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to obtain bids for uniform cleaning and rental services for the Public Works Department. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "G" - CLERK DISPATCHER VACANCY - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilman Kredell was advised of the identity of the personnel recently resigned. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to fill the position of Clerk Dispatcher in the Police Department due to a recent termination. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "H" - WARRANT CLERK POSITIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT The Council discussed the manner in which requests for personnel may be presented on future agendas. Gray moved, second by Weir, to approve the request for two Warrant Clerk positions in the Police Department. I AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "K" - POLICE OFFICER POSITION Councilman Kredell was advised of the identity of the police officer who recently resigned. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to authorize the "-, '.!~ 12-79 ~E6','" City Manager to fill the Police Officer position from the current eligibility list, due to a recent resignation. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried NO FARE BUS SYSTEM Councilman Gray proposed to the Council a no-fare bus service for Rossmoor/Leisure World residents, funded one half by the Rossmoor Businessmens Association and one half by the City of Seal Beach. Mr. Gray further reported that the First Federal Plaza area had indicated an interest in discontinuing their bus service to participate in this proposal. Mr. Gray also stated the Safeway area merchants may wish to participate in the service at a later date and noted the downtown businessmen did not indicate an interest at this time. Councilman Gray moved to approve the appropriation for the no-fare bus system with the Rossmoor Businessmens Association for a period of three years at a cost to the city of 50% or not to exceed $16,000 annually. Councilman Weir seconded the motion. Councilman Seitz requested that the commitment be for a period of one year, renewal to be considered at that time. Discussion followed. Councilman Seitz indicated he would agree to the proposed appropriation for a two year period. Councilman Gray'agreed with the consent of the second, to amend his motion for a period of two years instead of three years. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: Krede11 Motion carried DISCUSSION - SAND REMOVAL - SAN GABRIEL RIVER CHANNEL The City Manager reviewed the packet of extensive background information provided to the Council relating to the City of Long Beach request to dredge sand from the San Gabriel River Channel into the City of Long Beach. Councilman Kredell discussed the history of the beach erosion problem in this city and suggested Seal Beach take immediate steps to halt the proposed sand removal project by the City of Long Beach. It was clarified that hearings are scheduled to be heard before the State Lands Commission and the Coastal Commission regarding the Long Beach permit request. Lengthy discussion followed by members of the Council and the audience. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the necessary staff personnel to attend the State Lands I I I 2-12-79 3~1 '" Commission hearing on February 22 in Sacramento and the Coastal Commission hearing on March 5th to state this city's objection to the City of Long Beach obtaining sand from the San Gabriel River Channel and City of Seal Beach property and requesting assurance that Seal Beach be allowed first claim to that sand. I AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for installation of the stop sign at Landing Avenue and 12th Street and inquired about installation of the volleyball net on 5th Street beach. Councilman Seitz expressed concern regarding the expansion of the Long Beach Airport and its effect on the City of Seal Beach. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the Environmental Quality Control Board to study the expansion of the Long Beach Airport as a number one priority issue and report their findings to the Council within sixty days. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I Councilman Kredell requested that an audit be conducted of the Seal Beach Trailer Park Redevelopment project. The City Manager reported that an audit would be conducted as required by law. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting at 11:14 p.m. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None otion carried . of I Approved: ~~ ~~-- Mayor Attest: