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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1980-03-24 3-10-80 / 3-24-80 , li8 City Attorney also stated that enforcement of maintenance requirements of homes in the College Park East area would be difficult. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tempore Weir declared oral communications open. An unidentified I gentleman in the audience complimented the Council for their meeting procedures. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Pro Tempore Weir declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Gray, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Seitz Motion carried 'I Approved: .€~.1d~ Mayor of Attest: . Seal Beach, California March 24, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:37 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Krede11, Laszlo, Weir I Absent: Councilman Gray Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Capt. D'Amico, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Jit4 3-24-80 WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir 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. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PROCLAMATIONS Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None Gray Motion carried Mayor Seitz proclaimed the month of April 1980 as "Cancer Control Month". Mayor Seitz proclaimed April 13th through April 19, 1980 as "National Library Week". Mayor Seitz proclaimed the week of April 13 through April 19, 1980 as "Private Property Week". RESOLUTION NUMBER 2955 - AUTHORIZING LOAN - REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Resolution Number 2955 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION I OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $223,500." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2955 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2955 as amended establishing the interest rate to be 10% to commence upon acceptance of the loan by the Agency. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2956 - AUTHORIZING BEACH DEBRIS REMOVAL Resolution Number 2956 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE BEACH AND DECLARING THE I NECESSITY THEREOF." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2956 was waived. Weir moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Resolution Number 2956 as p!esented. 3-24-80 1.15' AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2957 - ADOPTING REVISED HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT (SEAL WAY ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS) Resolution Number 2957 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A REVISED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO MODIFY AGREEMENT NO. C26096." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2957 was waived. The Assistant City Manager explained the Community Development contracts were being revised to reflect a transfer of unexpended Public Improvement funds (Seal Way Alley Improvements) to Mobile Home Rehabilitation in the amount of $9,221.43. The City Attorney clarified that the funds may be used on1y:fiorH.C.D. approved projects. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2957 as presented. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir I NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2958 - ADOPTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT - MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION Resolution Number 2958 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE IN APPLYING FOR FUNDS FOR MOBILE HOME REHABILITATION UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2958 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2958 as presented. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None I ABSENT: Gray Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 10, 1980. i$6 3-24-80 B. Approved regular demands numbered 35269 through 35480 in the amount of $185,483.93 and payroll of March 13, 1980 plus demands numbered 32680 through 32682 in the amount of $137,295.22 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Approved the attendance of the Public Works Director at the 32nd Annual California Transportation and Public Works Conference, April 23 through 25, 1980 in Monterey, California. D. Approved the attendance of the Director of Finance at the California Municipal Treasurers Association Seminar, commencing April 29, 1980 in Sacramento. E. Approved the attendance of the Fire Chief at the Third Annual Fire Instructor Workshop, April 16 through April 18, 1980 in Fresno, California. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried REPORT - RECONSTRUCTION OF STREETS - COLLEGE PARK EAST City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, reported an inspection had been made of College Park East street conditions as requested by Councilman Laszlo, and it had been determined that a substantial need exists for street repair and maintenance in that area. Mr. Johnson stated these improvements would be eligible for gas tax funding upon availability of those funds. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to establish College Park East as a high priority street reconstruction project, to be undertaken as gas tax funds become available. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Discussion continued regarding availability of funds for street, sidewalk and curb repair in other areas of the city. I I I 3-24-80 .4. ~. -.b t;,.. REPORT - STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, presented a report regarding the conversion of existing Edison owned mercury vapor street lights to high pressure I sodium vapor lighting and recommended that the City Council proceed with the program based on I} high pressure sodium vapor lighting levels are equivalent to those of mercury vapor street lights; 2} high pressure sodium vapor lights will save $15,000 per year in energy costs; 3) the Public Utilities Commission may make the program mandatory; and 4} 25 of 26 Orange County cities are now participating in the lighting program. Discussion followed. Seitz moved, second by Weir, to authorize Southern California Edison Company to proceed with the conversion/replacement program in Seal Beach. AYES: Seitz, Weir NOES: Kredell, Laszlo ABSENT: Gray Motion failed Mayor Seitz requested that this item be reconsidered at a later time. I REPORT - MUNICIPAL PIER INSPECTION City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, presented a report regarding the municipal pier inspections conducted by Don He11mers Engineering and B. C. Research. Mr. Johnson reported the inspections indicated the pier superstructure and majority of pilings in generally sound condition, the majority of recommended repair work involving replacement of bolts, straps, cross braces, etc. and replacement or encasement of thirty pilings, twenty of which have recently been replaced through Pier Improvement Project 493. Mr. 'Johnson stated the estimated cost for the additional pier repair is $25,000 for pile repair and $15,000 for superstructure repair, and that this project will be submitted in the proposed 1980-81 Capital Improvement budget. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Biery presented a slide documentation of the pier deterioration to be proposed for repair. Council I discussed applying for grant funds for pier repair. Krede11 moved, second by Weir, to receive and file the City Engineer's report. AYES: NOES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ~j[~ 3-24-80 REPORT - BEACH TRASH RECEPTACLES The City Manager reported that the City Council had agreed to reconsider participating in the beach trash receptacle program after Councilman Krede11 had an opportunity to discuss the program further with the representative of Plough, Inc. (Coppertone). Mr. Krede11 reported he had been unable to meet with the Plough, Inc.representative to date. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to receive and file the report. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried REPORT - GRANTS PROGRAM I Assistant City Manager, Mr. Kosmont, reported the results of a reference investigation of International Systems, Inc., a grants research and acquisition firm, stating all those contacted provided a positive recommendation of I.S.I. services. Mr. Kosmont reviewed the services to be provided by I.S.I. should the city decide to contract for this service. Discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Krede11, to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with International Systems, Inc. III to implement a grants acquisition program for the City of Seal Beach at a cost of $24,000, and that $500 be appropriated to fund subscriptions to the National Community Development Association grant newsletters and attendance at the ASPA grant writing seminar. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Krede11 reported a complaint regarding Police Department ticketing procedures. Capt. D'Amico stated he would investigate the complaint. The City Engineer reported lowering of the sand berm would begin the following day. Mr. Krede11 asked that all city vehicles III display a city emblem and requested a report on this matter; and requested another copy of the report from the City Manager regarding employee benefits and mileage. Mayor Seitz reported on correspondence received from S.C.A.G. regarding energy conservation grants and suggested the 3-24-80 119 I Parks and Recreation Commission study installation of solar heating at McGaugh School through such a grant. Mayor Seitz also requested a report on the school crossing guard problem. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral cOHmnlllications open from the audience. Dee Stout, Trailer Park resident, requested more police patrol in the area of the Library/Senior Citizens Center and reported recent incidents of vandalism. Ms. Stout spoke in opposition to installation of amber colored street lights. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adjourn to Executive Personnel Session at 8:42 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order. Seitz moved, second by Weir, to authorize the retention of the City Attorney or a member of his staff to assist management negotiating team during salary and benefit discussions with the Police and Fire Associations. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Seitz moved, second by Weir, to authorize the City Manager to renegotiate the contract with the City'S trash disposal company. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Seitz moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, April 1, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. AYES: Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried I I , ~ 3-24-80 I 4-1,-80 I 4-14-80 , and -officio clerk of Beach City Council I Approved: ~ MayO~- Attest: , Seal Beach, California April 1, 1980 The regular adjourned City Council meeting of April 1, 1980 was hereby adjourned due to lack of quorum. I . of Seal Beach, California April 14, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Seitz calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Seitz Councilmen Gray, Krede11, Laszlo Absent: Councilman Weir I It was the order of the Chair with consent of Council that Councilman Weir's absence be excused. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. D'Amico, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager