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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1979-06-05 5-2!J-7940j. ADJOURNt4ENT Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn tl:e meeting to Tuesday, ,Tune 5, at 6:30 p.m. for budget study session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m. of Approved: ~- ~~ Attest: City Clerk I Seal Beach, California June 5, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag, ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir (Councilman Kredell arrived at 6:35 p.m.) Absent: Councilman Gray It was noted for the record that Mr. Gray's absence from the meeting was excused. Also present: ~lr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mrs. Weir, City Clerk Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director I WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir 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 Jt.ijlj) 6- 5- 79 A1t..,a"'-' the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray, Kredell Motion carried Councilman Kredell arrived at the meeting at 6:35 p.m. It was the consensus of the Council to consider the resolutions honoring Girl Scouts for achieving First Class Awards out of order for consideration at this time. RESOLUTIONS NUMBERED 2882 through 2888 - HONORING GIRL SCOUTS Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to waive further reading and adopt Resolutions numbered 2882 through 2888 as presented to the Council entitled: Resolution Number 2882 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING SHARON HUMPHREY FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2883 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING BETH FIFE FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2884 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING TERRI TOWNSEND FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2885 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING KATHLEEN KEARNEY FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2886 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING THERESA HOBLOCK FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2887 - "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING RANDI HEMMINGS FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD"; and Resolution Number 2888 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING DANELLE BENSTEAD FOR ACHIEVING THE GIRL SCOUTS FIRST CLASS AWARD". I I I 6-5-79 ~~3 I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The City Manager announced that Mayor Seitz would be appearing on the "Meet Your Mayor" show, Channel 9, Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. and Thursday at 6:30 a.m. REPORT - POTENTIAL REVENUE SOURCES The City f4anager presented a report showing revised budget revenue estimates for the 1979-80 fiscal year. Mr. Courtemarche stated the figures reported in the proposed budget were estiMated on a seven month period through January 1979, and that the revised figures shol~ in his report were based on increased revenues through May 31, 1979 resulting in estimated additional available =unds of $l29,500 for the u~coming year. Mr. Courtemarche also reported he felt ~easonably certain the city would receive State bail-out funds for 1979-80 in the amount of $400,000, and in addition to that, the city may be eligible to receive bail-out funds of $370,000 for fiscal year 19n,-79 based on the State Controllers recent decision regarding invested funds which are not readily available for use. The City Manager reviewer! the activity of each city account and the reason for the revised revenue estimates. I I BUDGET STUDY SESSION Planning Department Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director, presented a review of the Planning Department budget showing by chart tho work distribution and how their work is allocated with regards to the cost to the city. ~!r. Romaniello described the potential income increase within the Planning Depart~ent if additional staff were available and proposed need for clerical help in the Planning Department. ~r. Romaniello stated further that the Planning Department would also ass~e additioral duties if the Architectural Review Board is impleu.ented. Mr. Romaniello ciscussad the amount of planning staff time devoted to see a project through to its completion and in response to the Council, stated the developer for the Hellman property is now official and reported a meeting time had been established with them for next week. In closing, the Plapning Director reported that other than the present Planning Department staff ~~4i 6-5-79 ~.. I and the clerical help requested, there were no other increases in this proposed budget. Council discussed the loss of personnel by attrition and the retention of CETA employees for next year. Mr, Romaniello was excused from the meeting at 7:06 p.m. City Clerk's Department Mrs. Weir, City Clerk, provided the Council with copies of the original proposed City Clerk's Department budget including a breakdown of tasks I reflecting the percentage of total personnel time for each task. The City Clerk reported the proposed budget reflected only $2500 increase for the department and noted the $lO,OOO word processing machine had been deleted by the City Manager, Mrs. Weir stated that in actuality the Clerk Typist position productivity in her office had been reduced by fifty percent last February when the switchboard operation was assumed by this Department. Mrs. Weir explained further the other tasks performed by this employee and stated this position was essential to the Clerk's Department to perform the services required. Mrs. Weir described the many functions of the City Clerk's Department and explained the majority of those duties are required by law. The Council discussed closing of city offices to the public on certain days and reducing I response to the public and switchboard operations. Elections Account The City Clerk discussed the proposed Election Account budget and noted the amount reflected in this account was in error as it was based on the 1978 election for three councilmanic districts and that the upcoming election would be citywide. Mrs. Weir stated that $15,000 would be closer to an accurate figure. The Clerk explained that the cost of elections are difficult to estimate and are subject to increases in paper costs, printing, postage and the number of registered voters. Mrs. Weir noted consolidation of precincts does result in some savings and stated she has implemented this procedure for several city elections. Mrs. computer, which provides accurate and quick vote tallies. I Weir explained the cost of election workers and the vote counting Police Department Police Chief Cibbarelli presented an overview of the Police Department proposed budget for 1979-80 and stated he would be referring to his original proposed budget, as the revised budget was unrealistic for the 6-S-79 ......... ,. 425 operation of the Police Department. Chief Cibbarelli presented a detailed explanation of each division and their function within the Police Department and provided charts showing statistics of police activities since 1975. The Chief mentioned response to the public, patrol time, liability and litigation problems and increase in crime I rate as serious consequences of further reductions in the Police Department. Chief Cibbarelli also noted the function of the warrant clerks, workload of clerical personnel and public relations as important factors of the Police Department. The Chief stated the proposed budget reflected purchase of microfilm equipment which would provide retention of records as required by state law and a savings in personnel retrieval time. Chief Cibbarelli stated the Police Department is presently below recommended personnel level and requested no further cuts to the Department. In response to the Council, Chief Cibbarelli stated if directed, personnel would be cut on a seniority basis and also cautioned about civil service rules and federal regulations governing personnel actions. It was noted there was no increase in I personnel from the 1978-79 fiscal year except for the warrant clerks that were authorized by the City Council. Chief Cibbarelli requested direction from the Council regarding programs which are due to be implemented at this time. Mayor Seitz recommended that the Chief proceed with the programs until definite decisions are made regarding this fiscal year budget. Council discussed other expenses and proposed purchases in the Police Department budget. The City Manager stated he should have more definite information regarding state funds and other revenues by the next budget study session and suggested that the Council may wish to make some basic decisions regarding the budget by that time and prior to the budget public hearing. Councilman Laszlo requested that in the future the public hearing on the budget be held the first meeting in June and adopted at the second meeting in June. I Councilman Kredell requested that the City Attorney and the Police Chief look into regulations whereby vehicles on private property may be towed away. Councilman Kredell also complained that the beach sanitizer was not cleaning the beach properly and was out of service for repair quite often. 4:26 6-5-79 ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 8:29 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I f of Approved: ~~ Attest: Seal Beach, California June 11, 1979 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at I 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray It was noted for the record that Mr. Gray's absence from the meeting was excused. 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. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant I It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to recess the meeting at 7:05 p.m. until the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting reconvened at 7:31 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order.