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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-04-14 ~ 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 ., i 4-14:'80 m WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Gray, tc waive the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reacinl shall be deemed to be given by all Council members after reading of I the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Gray, Krede1I, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried PROCLAMATION Mayor Seitz proclaimed April 13 through April 19, 1980 as "Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Hollocaust". AGENDA AMENDED Gray moved, second by Seitz, to amend the agenda to include Resolution Number 2961, "Honoring 1980 Employee of the Year". AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz I NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2961 - JAMES D. COSBY - 1980 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Resolution Number 2961 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING JAMES D. COSBY, JR. AS THE "1980" CITY EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR." Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2961 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Mr. Cosby was introduced to those present and was commended by Mayor Seitz and members of the Council. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2959 - OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2257 - INTRA-AGENCY TAX INCREMENT FUNDS Resolution Number 29.!:!? was presented tc Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TPE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CA~IFORNI^, OPPOSING STATE ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2257 CO~CERNING TPE RESTRICTION OF THE INTRA- AGENCY USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS OUTSIDE OF PROJECT AREAS FROM WHICH U2_- 4-14-80 SUCH FUNDS ARE GENERATED." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2959 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to adopt Resolution Number 2959 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo" Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2960 - DECLARING RESULTS - PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MARCH 25, 1980 Resolution Number 2960 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ON THE 25th DAY OF MARCH, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2960 was waived. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2960 as presented. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried CONSEN~ CALENDAR Councilman Gray requested Item "F" removed from the Consent Calendar; Councilman Laszlo requested Items "E" and "I" removed from the Consent Calendar; and Mayor Seitz requested Items "H" and "L" removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented except Items "E", "F", "U", "I" and "Ln. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 1980. B. Approved regular demands numbered 35481 through 35780 in the amount of $179,149.58; payroll of March 27, 1980 plus demands numbered 32682 through 32691 in the amount of $138,995.79; and payroll of April 10, 1980 plus demands numbered 32692 through 32694 in the amount of $156,267.23 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. I I I 4-14-80 jl~:J. : C. Approved the West Orange COlmty Water Board Budget for' fiscal year 1980-81. D. Approved the cont~act wit~ C & C Poats fo~ )ieT privi1eves and authorized the City ManageT to execllte the contr3ct on I behalf of the City. G. Approved the specifications fc~ demolition of the SIIDset Beach Water Tower and authorized the City Manager to advertise for bids. J. Denied the claim of Frank E. Clinton for reimbursement of auto citation and tow away costs and Teferred same to the city's insurance carrier and adjuster. K. Denied the c1ailr. of Patricia Allison Minugh for bodily injuries and referred same to the city'S insurance carrier and adjuster. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "E" - SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE and CLEANING SERVICE - REQUEST FOR BIDS In response to Councilman Laszlo, the City Engineer stated this service is funded through water revenues. Laszlo ooved, second by Seitz, to authorize tIle City Manager to obtain bids for sewer line maintenance and cleaning service. AYES: Gray, Kredel1, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "F" - SAN GABRIEL RIVER BIKE TRAIL - PLAl\S and SPECIFICATIONS The City Manager stated the project would be enti~e1y funded by 5B 821 I funds. Gray moved, second by Seitz, to approve the plans and specifications for Project Number 467, Construction of San Gabriel River Bike Trail, Marina Drive to bIl8.ch, and authorize the City t'.anager to advertise for bids. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ~ 4-14-80 ,J:.J.;;~' ITEM "H" - SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL - REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES It was clarified that the proceeds from the fund raising dinner referred to in this request would go toward the support of Interval House. Mayor Seitz noted previous City Council action opposing legislation eliminating local regulation for this type of facility and reported the Orange County I League had voted unanimously to support a similar resolution from that agency. Seitz moved, second by Gray, to approve the Soroptimist Club request and direct the City Manager to waive the $50 rental fee. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried ITEM "I" - CONTRACT EXTENSION AGREEMENT - ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES The City Manager stated the contract for animal shelter services would expire July 1st. Councilman Laszlo requested that this item be postponed until budget considerations. It was the consensus of the Council that the animal shelter services contract be brought back to ITEM "L" - PURCHASE OF STATION WAGON - FIRE DEPARTMENT I Council in thirty days. Mayor Seitz suggested that the specifications for this vehicle be revised to reflect an engine size of no more than six cylinders or no less than twenty-five miles per gallon mileage. The Fire Chief stated that during a previous request for bids, no bids had been received for repracement of this vehicle and requested authorization to purchase this station wagon for the Fire Department in conjunction with the City of Huntington Beach for a purchase price of $8019.02. Gray moved, second by Laszlo, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase the station wagon from Theodore Robbins Ford at the price of $8019.02. AYES: Gray. Laszlo ABSENT: Weir Motion failed I NOES: Kredell, Seitz Seitz moved, second by Krede11, that the specifications for the Fire Department station wagon be revised to reflect a six cylinder engine or twenty-five mile per gallon average mileage. At the request of Councilman Gray, the motion was amended to insure that 4-14-80 :t.~ I adequate vehicle space would be available for hauling of equipment. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir ~otion carried REPORT - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Capt. D'.~ico, Police Department, presented R report re1atinff to the city providing school crossing guard protection. Capt. D'Amico noted problems recruiting and maintaining adequate crossing guards and recommended the Council consider an increase in crossing guard compensation to $5 per hour in the 1980-81 budget. Capt. D'Amico proposed that the City and School District discuss further and consider initiating a Youth School Crossing Glmrd Prograro similar to that i~ the City of San Diego. The Captain exp1ai~ed the specifics of the program and law regulating same. It was noted the need for adult crossing guards would continue at s~ecific locations. Discussion followed. COllIlci1man Krede11 indicated his o~position to youth crossing gllards. Counci1members Seitz and Gray spoke in support of increasing the crossing guard compensation for next fiscal year and suggested the Youth Program be submitted to the School Board for discussion. It was the consensus of the Council to hold over further discussion of crossing guard compensation lmti1 budget sessions, as requested by Councilman Laszlo. The City Manager stated a special report regarding this matter would be provided the Council for budget consideration. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, that the Youth Crossing Guard Program proposal be presented to the School Board for their consideration and input. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir I.!otion carried REPORT - STATE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION GRANT - PIER REPAIR Mr. Johnson, City Engineer, stated an application had been submitted to the State Wildlife Conservation Board to provide funds fcr the completion of pier repairs, as directed by the Council. The City Engineer noted seve't'a1 conditions that would be placed on the city should the grant be approved: I) that the city mlL~t first allocate and spend the monies I I 1'26;. 4-14-80 . . . for repairs; 2) city must initially agree to submit 50% of the funding, generally 50% reimbursable from the Federal government; 3) a 25-year lease agreement with the State which guarantees fishing rights on the pier and prohibits encroachment by any structure during that time; and for the operation and maintenance of the pier only, and that the financial I 4) a special revenue account be established, those revenues to be used records be maintained for State audits. It was clarified there would be no cancellation clause within the agreement, and that it would not be known if funds are available until next fall. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report regarding the State Wildlife Conservation Grant and that this item be reconsidered should the grant become available. REPORT - NET SIX SHOP - FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Adams presented a report and proposal for establishment of a Net Six Automotive and Equipment Shop which would combine the repair facilities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach to provide repair and maintenance for Fire Department apparatus and equipment. It was I noted the cities of Fountain Valley and Westminster may join the program at a later time. Chief Adams stated the approximate cost for the facility will be $300,000, Seal Beach share of the project to be $39,900 payable over a ten year period, and participation in the facility would require an annual operation/maintenance charge to the city. Chief Adams noted the benefit to the city for a continuing preventative maintenance program for the Fire Department. Discussion followed. Mayor Seitz suggested that the County be contacted regarding availability of funds for construction of the facility and also funds for providing fire services to unincorporated areas. It was the consensus of the Council to discuss this project further during budget considerations and that availability of County funds be investigated for construction of this facility. I REPORT - REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE The City Manager reported that pursuant to City Charter Section 515, the City Council shall appoint a connnittee to study and report to the City Council, the advisability of redistricting the City. Seitz moved, 4-14-80 i2?~ I second by Laszlo, to establish an Ad Hoc Redistricting Committee to study redistricting the City cf Seal Beac~, two appointments to be rr~de from each Councilmanic District, and that the appointments be made the last regu1a~ meeting in May. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: :feir REPORT - MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE PROPERTY Motion carried I Planning Director. Mr. Romaniello, presented a staff report and sample ordinance whic~ would allow the city some control over the reaintenance of private property. The Planning Director recommended that prior to public hearing on the matter the ordinmlce ~e given legal review. Mayor Seitz suggested that the ordinance be considered for first reading. Councilman Laszlo asked that the ordinance be given further study, receive legal review and forwarded to the Planning Commission for their st~dy. Councilman Gray spoke in opposition to the proposed orcinance and asked that the cost of enforcewent be considered. G~ay moved, second by Krede11, to refer this matter to the Planning Commission for study, to include costs related thereto, and that a report be S11bwittec to COln1ci1 within thirty days of Planning Comrr~ssion consideration. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir REPORT - STREET LIGHT CONVERSION Motion carried Mayor Seitz stated he had requested this item be brought back for reconsideration and moved to 3uthorize the Southern California Ediscn Company to proceed with the conversion/replacement program for existing Edison owned street lights. Councilman Gray seconded the motion. AYES: Gray, Seitz I NOES: Kredell, Laszlo ABSENT: Weir Motion failed Councilman Krede11 requested the cost for placing an advisory measure regarding street lighting on the November ballot. , I ff8 4-14-80 COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell referred to animal control on the beach. The City Manager stated a directive would be issued requesting the Police Department and Lifeguard Department inform persons that animals are not allowed on the beach. The City Manager reported the 1980-81 proposed budget would be available to the Council May 25th, however the availability of funds I is vague at this time pending the outcome of Proposition 9. Mayor Seitz reported a request from Mrs. Sally Paul, Leisure World Senior Citizens League, for printing funds for the Senior Citizen League Bulletin. Mayor Seitz requested the staff investigate availability of state or county funds for the League. Mayor Seitz requested a report regarding the city consolidating elections with the State June or November elections. The City Manager stated he would also provide information regarding Charter amendments if the election dates are changed, and the affect on seating of the Council and consideration of the budget. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council that the I Executive Personnel Session be cancelled. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Seitz declared oral communications open. Councilman Krede11 . commended the Public Works Department for beach clean-up. The City Manager was directed to prepare a news release, for Council review, regarding proposed street lighting conversion. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Seitz declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Krede11, to adjourn the meeting at 9:14 p.m. AYES: Gray, Krede11, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried . I Attest: ~, Wef~ 1ty Clerk I of -" Approved: <)