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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-03-26 ,,~~3- 26-79 ~'''''~~, Seal Beach, California March 26, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:19 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 I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Jefferson, Engineering Aide Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell 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 the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo proclaimed the week of April 1 through April 7, 1979 as "National Library Week". PRESENTATION - OUTREACH PROGRAM - COUNCIL ON DEAFNESS Mr. Brent S. Nowak, Orange County Outreach Program for Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness, Inc. and Seal Beach resident, with the aid of his interpreter, explained the background and funding for the Program that provides such services as interpreting, community education, legal aid, job development and placement, and sign language classes. Mr. Nowak requested that information regarding the services that are I provided be made available to the public. The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Nowak for his presentation. PRESENTATION - SUPERVISOR WIEDER Supervisor Harriet Wieder addressed the Council and offered her assistance to the City as representative for the Second Supervisorial 3-26-793'~5f I District. Mrs. Wieder presented a check to the City for the County's portion of improvements to the First Street Beach Recreation area. Mrs. Wieder briefly spoke regarding AHFP Project for improvements to Westminster Avenue, freeway ramp metering, senior citizen nutrition programs, joint use of Los Alamitos Air Station and development of the Department of Water and Power property. Mrs. Wieder stated she would be available to meet with the Council on April 7th at 9:00 a.m. for discussion of matters concerning the City. The Council thanked Mrs. Wieder for her presentation to the Council. REPORT - LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER The Planning Director, Mr. Romaniello, reported that the Planning Directors of several Orange County cities had met at the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center to discuss SCAG's concept for possible conversion of that facility into a mixed use, general aviation airport. Colonel Geach and Major Ghormley of the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center, were introduced to the Council and presented a lengthy report regarding other air facilities in the surrounding areas, flight patterns, flight controls and the number of flights within the area. Major Ghormley expressed concern regarding impact of the conversion on Seal Beach and other surrounding communities. Major Ghormley stated this matter would be discussed again at the SCAG meeting of April 25th. The Council thanked Colonel Geach and Major Ghormley for their informative presentation. The City Council meeting adjourned to the Redevelopment Agency meeting at 8:15 p.m. until the hour of 8:45 p.m. to resume the Council meeting. Upon adjournment of the Redevelopment Agency, Mayor Laszlo declared a five minute recess. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:08 p.m. with the Mayor calling the meeting to order. REPORT - PARK and RECREATION FUND - MUNICIPAL PIER IMPROVEMENTS As requested by the City Council, the City Manager provided an explanation regarding the possible use of funds from the Park and Recreation Fund or the General Fund for emergency repair to the Municipal Pier. The City Manager reviewed the source of Park and Recreation Funds and their allowable use and recommended the $50,000 for pier repair be appropriated from the Park and Recreation Fund. I I .'....' ,3- 26- 79 3?6~' Mr. Courtemarche also responded that funds could be borrowed for this project from the Plant and Equipment Fund and repaid to that fund from the General Fund. Discussion followed with members of the Council expressing their views regarding the appropriation of funds for the pier repair. Councilman Seitz stated he would like the Parks and Recreation Commission to prepare a priority list of projects I prior to any commitment of Park and Recreation Funds. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to appropriate $50,000 from the General Fund for Municipal Pier Improvements. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Gray, Weir Motion carried AWARD OF BID - IMPROVEMENTS OF SEAL WAY ALLEY - PROJECT NO. 489 Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., February 27, 1979 for Improvements of Seal Way Alley, Project 489 as follows: Optional Basic Bid Speed bumps Frost Contractors Sully Miller Contracting Co. Monarch Construction Sil veri & Ruiz T. J. Crosby Calex Paving $ 85,187.00 $ 3,400.00 97,641. 50 98,652.50 105,376.00 127,303.00 133,579.45 6,800.00 1,632.00 1,224.00 2,720.00 850.00 I Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to award the bid to Frost Construction as the low bidder for improvements to Seal Way Alley and to include the optional speed bumps, Project 489, in the amount of $88,587.00 AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried It was the consensus of the Council to authorize installation of additional speed bumps by city forces on Seal Way Alley between 10th and 11th Streets. REPORT - SELECTION OF CITY AUDITOR Mr. Thomas, Finance Director, presented a report to Council regarding proposals solicited for firms to be considered for selection of city I auditor. Mr. Thomas explained that three proposals had been received as follows: Diehl, Evans Haskins & Sells Price Waterhouse $ 7,900 maximum 10,000 maximum 10,000 (incl expenses) (incl expenses) (plus expenses, $1000) 3-26-79 3:~~ 'J Gray moved, second by Weir, to select Diehl, Evans as the City's auditor. Mr. Supple, 1605 Merion Way, requested the sections of State law governing municipal audits and reports. Mr. Seitz requested that the auditors meet with the Finance Committee prior to commencing the audit, to explain their procedures. I Vote on the motion: AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1062 - MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE Ordinance Number 1062 was presented to Council for first reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING THE CODE RELATING TO MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1062 was waived. Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, explained the proposed ordinance would set the retirement age for safety employees at 65 years and miscellaneous employees at 70 years in compliance with State law. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1062 and that it be I passed to second reading. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2864 - INTENTION TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS - WESTMINSTER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS Resolution Number 2864 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM OF WESTMINSTER AVENUE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2864 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2864 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 8265 - APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE/RECREATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, presented recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission and staff regarding recreation uses for the McGaugh and Zoeter school areas and presented a resolution to make application for SB 174 funds for the improvement of field facilities at McGaugh School. Discussion followed. ~3'!8 Gr_~y ~oved.,.. ,5.e.co1!Q by Weir .t~ ,iiilopt RESOLUTION NUMBER 2865 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN- SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM" as stated in the first recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2865 was waived. Mr. Gray stated that the other items would be appropriately considered in budget study session. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The City Attorney requested that the City Manager obtain confirmation from the State as a requirement for his legal approval on the application. Concern was expressed regarding the condition of the field facilities for the upcoming baseball season. Gray moved, second by Weir, to authorize the expenditure of $1,000 for city crews to improve the fields for this season. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Seitz requested that Items "C" and "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Krede11 requested Item "D" removed from the Consent Calendar. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "C", "0" and I1p". A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of \ , March 12, 1979. B. Approved regular demands numbered 30904 through 31041 in the amount of $94,275.10 and Bank of America payroll of 3-15-79 in the amount of $137,251.09 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. E. Denied the claim of W. J. Meehan (Arco Services), for personal property damage and referred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. G. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk 3-26-79 I I I I I I AYES: NOES: at 2:00 o'clock p.m., March 12, 1979 for Janitorial Services for city buildings as follows: Universe Cleaning Company Janitorial Systems International Maintenance Beach City Building Maintenance, Inc. Industrial Maintenance A-I Royales Maintenance Watkins Cleaning Maint. Cleanway Building Servo Mr. G's Cleaning Co. $29,064.00 29,303.92 31,800.00 34,037.76 35,796.00 41,856.00 43,446.00 55,800.00 Bid Withdrawn Awarded the contract for Janitorial Services for city buildings to Universe Cleaning Company as the low bidder, in the amount of $29,064.00, rejected all other bids and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. H. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., March 9, 1979 for Uniform Cleaning and Rental Service as follows: Red Star Industrial Service L & N Uniform Supply Co. So. Service Co. dba Blue Seal Coverall & Uniform Supply Prudential Overall Supply General Industrial Uniform Modern Coverall & Uniform Supply Dickie's Standard Industrial Towel & Uniform Supply Valley Industrial Services McKay Garment Industries, Inc. Unitog Rental Systems Best Washington Uniform Supply, Inc. $ 11,050.00 11,573.02 11,608.48 12,208.56 14,523.60 14,716.00 14,716.00 14,734.20 15,776.80 16,299.40 19,832.80 Awarded the contract for uniform cleaning and rental service to L & N Uniform Supply Company in the amount of $11,573.02, reject all other bids and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. I. Approved the Contract Extension Agreement for Orange County Animal Shelter Services and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the city. Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Items Removed From The Consent Calendar Motion carried ITEM "C" - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Councilman Seitz stated he felt it would be appropriate for the cost of this course to be borne equally by the city and the employee. 3-26-79 ~3P9 3- 26- 79 ,~ )~t'."}~~..: Discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Gray, to approve the reimbursement of $600 for the Assistant City Manager's participation in a course entitled "Impasse Resolution in Public Sector Labor/ Management Disputes", from May 3 - 6 and May 10 - 13, 1979. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I ITEM "D" - AGREEMENT - C & C BOATS, INC. The City Manager clarified that tram services are included in the proposed agreement as in the past. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to approve extension of the agreement with C & C Boats, Inc. for a period of one year, 'reflecting a charge for pier and tram use of $69.00 per day and a charge of $.94 per day per parking space, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "F" - STATE CITY CLERKS' CONFERENCE - DEPUTY CITY CLERK Councilman Seitz stated he felt the cost for attendance at this I Conference by the Deputy City Clerk should be split 50% each between the city and the employee. Weir moved, second by Gray, to authorize the attendance of the Deputy City Clerk at the State City €lerks' Conference in Fresno, April 25 - 27, 1979 at a total cost of $243. AYES: Gray, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz Motion failed Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, that the cost for attending this Conference be split 50% for the city and 50% for the employee. AYES: Gray, Seitz NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Motion failed Weir moved, second by Gray, to authorize the Deputy City Clerk's AYES: Gray, Weir I attendance at the State Conference for the total cost of $243. NOES: Krede11, Laszlo ABSTAIN: Seitz Motion failed Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the Deputy City Clerk to attend the State City Clerks' Conference in Fresno, 50%..df the 3-26-79 33l~ I total $243 expense to be paid by the city and 50% to be paid by the employee. AYES: Gray, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Kredell, Weir Motion carried EXECUTIVE LEGAL SESSION The City Council recessed to Executive Legal Session at 11:18 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:54 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed legal matters and that no action had been taken. COUNCIL REPORTS AND REQUESTS The City Engineer reported to the Council that an attempt would be made to lower the sand berm on the beach prior to the Easter holidays. Mayor Laszlo reported on the West Orange County Mayors meeting, stating that legislators from the area were being invited to attend a meeting Saturday, April 21 at the Garden Grove Community Center to discuss availability of state funds to cities, and stated further City Managers, Finance Directors and other council members were invited to attend. The City Manager reported the City of Seal Beach would again apply for state funds this year based upon a recent Supreme Court decision. The City Engineer was requested to regulate the heating/air conditioning unit for the Council Chambers. Councilman Gray requested that discussion of the use of the old police facility building be placed on the next agenda. The City Manager affirmed that subject would be included in the next Council agenda. Councilman Seitz referred to letters received regarding the First Federal Plaza and Orange County Transit District bus service and suggested the staff investigate including one stop at the Safeway Center on the OCTD route. Councilman Seitz referred to costs for capital projects and the City Manager stated a more detailed method of reporting progress and expenditures for projects is being implemented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I I There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting to 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 7, 1979 for a study session with Supervisor Wieder. 3-26-79 n.r~r .- aS2:' AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 12:15 a.m. of I Approved: ~Z~.L ~/~ Mfiyor q".d,/,~J~") f 7 Ci Y lerk Attest: Seal Beach, California April 7, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Weir I Absent: Councilmen Kredell, Seitz Also Present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Weir, City Clerk and Ruthanne Bingham, Administrative Assistant to Supervisor Wieder Suggested agenda items to be discussed were: (1) Employee disability legislation (2) State legislation withdrawing financial support for fire services (3) Beach sand replenishment (4) Pier improvements (5) Restoration of the Sunset Beach tower I Supervisor Wieder arrived at 9:10 a.m. DISCUSSION - SUPERVISOR WIEDER Mrs. Wieder conveyed that she would be having regular meetings with legislators representing her supervisorial district and would convey the concerns expressed regarding Items tl and t2 as listed above.