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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-06-04 !aG 6-4-80 y": , , Seal Beach, California June 4, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Weir Mr. Weir was absent from the meeting due to illness. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Adams, Fire Department Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department Capt. Picascia, Police Department Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk APPOINTMENTS - REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE - DISTRICT THREE Councilman Seitz nominated Ron Jessner and Betty Kurkjian to represent District Three on the Redistricting Committee and moved to confirm their appointment. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Motion carried Weir BUDGET STUDY SESSION City Manager, Mr. Courtemarche, presented an overview of the 1980-81 fiscal year budget as presented to Council. Mr. Courtemarche explained the budget summary reflected a $500,000 deficit figure, resulting from an $800,000 loss of revenue for the next fiscal year, inflation, fuel and utility costs and employee salaries and benefits. The City Manager stated that as a result of the defeat of Proposition 9 on the June ballot, it is anticipated the city will receive approximately $350,000 in State bail-out funds, reducing the city's deficit to about $150,000. Mr. Courtemarche reported the budget does not include funds for replacement of city vehicles or capital equipment purchases, and a minimum of capital improvement projects for 1980-81. Mr. Courtemarche requested that the Fire Department budget account 2181 be corrected to I I' I read "$1.4,583", therefore reducing that budget by $9,054. The City Manager stated the proposed budget reflected the actual revenues anticipated during the 1980-81 fiscal year without the use of reserve funds, noting however, that a transfer of $250,000 to the Cash Basis Fund may be necessary sometime during the year and could be accomplished in the form of a loan. The City Manager stated the Council may wish to consider increasing existing service fees or establish new fees to cover the cost of services now provided without charge. Mr. Courtemarche stated any new fees would require the approval of the voters by two-thirds majority and may not exceed the cost of providing that service. The City Manager verified that funds were provided for employee salary increases within the Contingency Fund. Council discussion followed regarding funds remaining from the sale of the City Yard lots, reserves established from those funds, public liability operating and reserve funds, increasing and establishing fees for services provided. The City Council reviewed a report from the Assistant City Manager regarding positions eliminated following the passage of Proposition 13. A brief review was presented by each Department Head of their respective budget as proposed, with the Recreation, Police and Fire Departments presenting options for additional budget reductions and possible funding sources, should this become necessary. Discussion followed. Reference was made to the Sunset Aquatic Park and possible transfer of that area back to Orange County or exchange for commercially zoned property on Pacific Coast Highway. Throughout the departmental budget review discussion relating to increasing or establishing fees for services continued. Council expressed concern regarding deficit spending and continued use of reserve funds. The City Manager reviewed the Transportation Account and recommended continuation of the same level of transportation service as in the past and requested Council direction regarding the Summer Beach Buggy service. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to implement the Summer Beach Buggy for the months of July and August. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Weir Motion carried I I I 6-4-80 is? ~sa 6-4-80 The City Manager stated he would confer with the City Attorney to determine which fees would be worthwhile to consider adjusting or implementing and provide a report to Council at next session. Mr. Courtemarche also clarified, pursuant to Proposition 4, that any new service fee would be limited to a four year duration unless resubmitted to a vote of the people. Discussion continued regarding the Redevelopment Agency budget as presented. The City Manager reported the Agency is expected to be in a solvent position by next year without the need for financial assistance from the City and that during the subsequent years will be in a position to repay substantial funds to the City. Mayor Kredell spoke regarding non-budgeted funds expended for construction of public facilities. The City Manager stated that upon award of the bid, Council appropriation was made for those funds over and above the budgeted amount for construction of the City Yard, Police Facility and Library. The City Manager stated that if the Council wished, he would prepare a resolution for consideration, acknowledging that the City loaned funds to the Agency for the completion of the Police Facility, Public Works Yard and the Library, to be paid back to the Agency at 10% interest at some future date. Council discussed the sale of SB 99 bonds and time frame for construction of the Trailer Park condominiums, and procedures for legal action should construction not occur. Discussion continued regarding revenues anticipated for fiscal year 1980-81. A tentative date for next budget session of Wednesday, June 11, 1980 at 7:00 p.m. was established. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn to Executive Personnel Session at 9:44 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. The City Manager reported Council discussed the meet and confer process and provided direction to the City Manager. " I I I 6-4-80 / 6-9-80 159 ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, se70nd by Kredell, to adjourn .he meeting at 10:26 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None I ABSENT: Weir Motion carried erk and ex-officio lerk of eal Beach City Counc 1 Approved: ~e:~~ Attest: I Seal Beach, California June 9, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Weir Mr. Weir was absent from the meeting due to illness. Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Capt. Picascia, Police Department Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I