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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1980-02-11 2-1l~80 ~ Seal Beach, California February 11, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:10 p;m., due to lengthy discussion during the Redevelopment Agenc:' I meeting, and was called to order by Mayor Seitz with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Chafe, Police Department Mr. Osteen, .Recreation Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager The City Council meeting recessed at 8:11 p.m. until after the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order. I WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, 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, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1078 - ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS Ordinance Number 1078 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEMS." I By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1078 was waived. Weir moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Ordinance Number 1078 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried 9!& 2-11-80 ORDINANCE NUMBER 1080 - REQUIRING RETAIL GROCERY STORE ITEM PRICING Ordinance Number 1080 was presented to Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REQUIRING ITEM PRICING IN RETAIL GROCERY STORES AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of I Ordinance Number 1080 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1080 and that it be passed to second reading. Discussion followed regarding the need for this regulation in Seal Beach and the enforcement of same. Councilman Gray moved, to amend Section 11C-2 of Ordinance Number 1080 by deleting the words "which uses an automatic checkout system". Mayor Seitz seconded the motion. Vote on amending motion: AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried Vote on original motion: AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2948 - SCAG-78 GROWTH FORECAST POLICY Resolution Number 2948 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONCURRING WITH THE SCAG-78 GROWTH FORECAST POLICY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2948 was waived. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2948 as presented. AYES: Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz Motion carTied RESOLUTION NUMBER 2949 - ESTABLISHING SALARY and WAGE SCHEDULE - POLICE DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 2949 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, AND A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE FOR THE I POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2949 was waived. It was reported the percentage increases, based on a countywide average formula, are as specified in 2-11'=80 .' the three year Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association, previously approved by the City Council. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2949 as presented. I AYES: NOES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried I Councilman Gray requested a report be provided the Council within thirty days, listing the total compensation for these Police Department personnel, to include salary and fringe benefits, and a report showing the estimated retirement pay for persons retiring now, within five years and ten years, based on the present retirement formula. Councilman Krede11 requested a cost breakdown of operating expense, mileage and gasoline consumption for the City Manager, Police Chief and Police Captain's vehicles. Mr. Krede11 requested information relating to uniform allowance for the Police Department. CONS&Vf CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Item "C" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Item "C" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 1980 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 34806 through 34981 in the amount of $209,405.75; payroll of January 31, 1980 plus demands numbered 32658 through 32661 in the amount of $133,281.85 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warr~,ts be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Approved the attendance of the Assistant City Engineer at the League of California Cities, Public Works Officers Institute in San Diego, March 12 through March 14, 1980. E. Approved the appropriation of $208.00 for the attendance of the Planning Director at a League of California Cities seminar in San Diego, February 27 through February 29, 1980. I 10C). 2-11-80 . AYES: NOES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "C" - CLAIM - MARK STEVEN NOEL The City Manager explained the city's authority for removing vehicles from private property upon request of the property owner. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to deny the claim of Mark Steven Noel for reimbursement of tow away charges and refer same to the city's insurance carrier and insurance adjuster. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - GRANTS ACQUISITION PROGRAM Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, reported to Council the findings of a preliminary staff investigation to implement a Grants Acquisition Program for the City, as requested by Council. Mr. Kosmont reviewed the necessary requirements and criteria to establish an in-house Grants Coordinator position and Program, and submitted a brief resume of the services offered by a grants assistance firm contacted by staff. The Assistant City Manager also reviewed a cost comparison of the options for achieving a successful program. Councilman Gray suggested that the staff contact other cities in the area inquiring as to their interest in sharing the cost and expertise of a grants person. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to continue review of all possibilities for implementing the most efficient and cost effective Grants Acquisition Program for the City of Seal Beach. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried REPORT - SB 174 GRANT FUNDS - MARINA PARK Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, reported $4938.75 SB174 Grant Funds designated for improvements at Marina Park remain after completion of the improvement project. Mr. Osteen explained the remaining funds could be used for additional improvements at Marina Park and proposed the construction of a storage area for that facility for an estimated cost of $6,000. Mr. Osteen clarified that if the funds are not used I I I 2-11-80:f ' .n{' they must be returned to the State. Seitz moved, second br Weir, to direct the City Manager to secure an amendment to the present SB174 Grant contract and appropriate ~1175 additional funds for construction of the storage facility. I AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ~lotion carried REPORT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS - 1979-80 DUES The City Manager reported a bill had been received fo~ S.C.A.G. 1979-80 fiscal year membership dues, and clarified no action was necessary at this time, however it l~ou1d be necessary to pay the dues by the end of the fiscal year to retain S.C.A.G. membership. Mr. Courtemarche reported the Orange County League would be considering formation of an Orange County Area Planning Council which would provide the structure for more direct input to S.C.A.G. Weir ~oved, second by Laszlo, to receive and file the City Manager's report. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS The City Manager reported citations are now being issued for truck parking violations on city streets. Councilman Kredell requested the fence at the McGaugh Pool be repaired; asked that the proposed city Architectural Review Board be reconsidered; and asked that action be taken for building and zoning violations in the city. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding prosecution of building and zoning violations, and the City Manager was requested to provide a report outlining methods of enforcing city regulations and prosecution of those violations. Councilman Krede11 asked that the Planning Commission also address this matter. Mr. Krede11 discussed the use of condominium conversion park and recreation fees in the coastal area of the city. The City Engineer reported the I anticipated construction schedule for gutters on 12th Street and the progress of sidewalk repair, also reported the progress of the Beverly Manor Reservoir improvements, with a projected operation time of April 1st. Councilman Gray stated he had inspected the Beverly Manor construction and stated his satisfaction with the workmanship. The City 102 2-11-80 Attorney stated a report regarding the sale of drug paraphernalia would be provided the Council by next meeting. Mayor Seitz reported on the proposed School District/City Agreement relating to the use of city funds to provide school ground maintenance. Mayor Seitz stated the District has now reconsidered and wishes to retain grounds maintenance I and had suggested the city consider funding the maintenance of school facilities utilized for city recreation programs. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, that the Parks and Recreation Commission review and evaluate the School District tentative proposal, make recommendations on a revised agreement and evaluate the use of tennis court lighting. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting at 10:46 p.m. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None Motion carried J -<.-- ex-officio clerk of Ci ty Council Attest: Approved: G I