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Seal Beach, California
June 23, 1980
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at
7:23 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the
Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Kredell
Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
Absent:
Councilmember Weir
It was noted Mr. Weir was absent from the meeting due to illness.
Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to excuse the absence of Councilman
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Weir from the meeting due to ill health, as he had requested by
letter to the Council.
AYES:
Laszlo, Seitz
NOES:
Kredell, Vanderstaay
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion failed
Also present:
Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager
Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Johnson, City Engineer
Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director
Mr. Thomas, Finance Director
Chief Picas cia, Police Department
Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director
Assistant Chief Hutain, Fire Department
Chief Dorsey, Lifeguard Department
Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager
Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk
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Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting until after
the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order.
It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to amend the
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Agenda to include the waiver of reading.
WAIVER OF FULL READING
Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, 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
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the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading
of such ordinance or resolution.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kredell proclaimed Jtme 24, 1980 as "Sri Chinmoy Day".
PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
None
Weir Motion carried
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Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing open regarding the proposed
city expenditures of funds provided to the City from the Federal
government's State and Local Fiscal Assist~~ce Act. It was noted the
public hearing is a condition of eligibility under Section l2l(b)(I)
of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 as amended.
The Mayor stated this is the second of two hearings held to give
citizens the opportunity to provide comment on the possible uses of
Revenue Sharing Funds, and that the first hearing was held by the
City Manager on Monday, June 2, 1980. The City Clerk certified that
notices had been published as required by law and that no communications
had heen received either for or against this matter. The City Manager
reported that since the beginning of Revenue Sharing in 1973, the City
of Seal Beach has received about $1,000,000 and of this amount about
70% has been expended for Police Department services, 28% to
recreational activities and the remaining 2% has been utilized to ccver
the costs of administration, and f~rther that there is little doubt
that without the regular infusion of Revenue Sharing Funds, the array
of level of service provided for public safety and recreation would not
have been maintained. Mr. Courtemarche continued stating that a review
of the proposed budget for IS80-Bl shows that it is planned once again
to use the money in the same ratio as in the past for the same programs,
that of the $140,000 to be received, about $98,000 for police services,
approximately $39,000 for recreational activities and the ~emaining
$3,000 for administration of the program. The City .lanager stated
that with the tremendous impact of Proposition 13 on local government,
the continuation of Revenue Sharing takes on added importance to
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maintain quality local services, and that Revenue Sharing Funds for
1980-81 will be transferred to the General Fund consistent with the
expense borne by that fund. There were no cOllllllUnications from the
audience; Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing closed.
Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to certify the expenditure of Federal
Revenue Sharing Funds as proposed in 1980-81.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING - 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing open to consider adoption
of a budget for the City of Seal Beach for fiscal year 1980-81. The
City Clerk certified that notices had been published as required by
law and that no communications had been received for or against the
item. The City Manager presented an overview of the 1980-81 budget
as now proposed and explained that actions taken relating to personnel,
raising of fees and availability of State bailout funds now provide
the budget in balanced form. The City Manager cautioned that due to
the effect of Proposition 13, the slow growth of the city and rising
inflation, it will be necessary to increase revenues in the future
or severely cut services provided. Mr. Courtemarche reported
additional information will be provided the Council for consideration
in the near future to place a tax measure on the November ballot and
to raise certain service fees. Finance Director, Mr. Thomas,
explained that the proposed resolution establishing the appropriations
limit is a requirement of the Gann Initiative and is based on the
amount of appropriations made in 1978-79 from tax revenue funds as
opposed to other revenues. Mayor Kredell requested members of the
audience wishing to speak to this item come to the microphone and
state their name and address for the record. Mr. George Supple,
1605 Merion Way, asked when proposed ballot measures would be
available for review. The City Manager stated they would be presented
to the Council the first meeting in July. There were no other
communications; Mayor Kredell declared the public hearing closed.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2980 - ESTABLISHING APPROPRIATIONS LI~IT - 1980-31
FISCAL YEAR
Resolution Number 2980 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
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OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR FISCAL 1980-81 AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE XIII B OF THE STATE
CONSTITUTION MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS PROPPOSITION 4, THE GANN
INITIATIVE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number
2980 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution
Number 2980 as presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2981 - ADOPTING 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Resolution Number 2981 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 1980-81." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Resolution Number 2981 was waived. Seitz moved, second
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by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 2981 as presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
ORDINANCE NL~BER 1084 - AUT~~RIZING AMEND~ENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM - RETIREMENT - FIRE EMPLOYEES
Ordinance Number 1084 was presented to Council for first reading
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Ordinance Number 1084 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo,
to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1084 and that it be
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passed to second reading. Council expressed some objection to the
increased retirement benefits and the City Manager verified that the
Council had previously approved this benefit through a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Firefighters Association and that this matter
could be a subject of discussion during the negotiating process.
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Vote on the motion:
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Motion carried
Weir
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2975 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Resolution Number 2975 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS,
AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS: ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEN,
AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2881." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 2975 was waived. Mayor Kredell stated
he would be unable to attend the functions of the Orange County Sanitation
District and of the League and made alternate appointments to fill those
positions. The City Manager stated he would send a letter to those
organizations indicating the action of the Council. Seitz moved, second
by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2975 as amended to include the
alternate appointments made by the Mayor.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2982 - INFORMING ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
PROGRAM - STATUS OF SEAL BEACH MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS
Resolution Number 2982 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INFORMING
THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF THE STATUS
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2982 was waived.
Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 2982 as
presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
Councilman Laszlo requested a list of the A.H.F.P. Advisory Committee
members.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2983 - HONORING EDWARD LOUIS CIBBARELLI - POLICE CHIEF
Resolution Number 2983 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND
COMMENDING EDWARD LOUIS CIBBARELLI FOR HIS DEVOTED CO~IITMENT AND
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IMPECCABLE PROFESSIONALISM WHILE SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH AS THE POLICE CHIEF." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 2983 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay,
to adopt Resolution Number 2983 as presented.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
RESOLUTION I~BER 2984 - AUTHORIZING LOAN - REDEVELOPME~7 AGENCY -
POLICE FACILITY/LIBRARY/SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Resolution Number 2984 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
A LOAN OF $418,000 TO THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2984 was waived.
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Seitz ~~ved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2984 as
amended establishing the effective date of the loan as July 1, 1977.
AYES:
Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Weir
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to approve the recommended action for
items on the Consent Calendar as presented.
A. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting
of June 4, 1980 and the regular meeting of June 9,
1980 as presented.
B.
Approved regular demands numbered 32652 through
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36496 in the amount of $118,450.36 and payroll of
June 19, 1980 and demands numbered 32736 through
32743 in the amount of $148,481.43 as approved by
the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn
on the Treasury for the same.
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C. Referred the litigation of Safeway Stores against
the City of Seal Beach for reimbursement of property
taxes to the City Attorney to request the Orange County
Counsel defend this matter on behalf of the City.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
REPORT - CITY/SCHOOL DISTRICT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The City Manager stated the agreement proposed had been reviewed and
approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission as requested by
Council, that the agreement provides for maintenance of the school
grounds and use of the school facilities by the City at no additional
cost. Mr. Courtemarche reported the grounds have been maintained by
the City during the past year in lieu of the annual payment to the
School District by the Redevelopment Agency. The City Manager stated
further that no funds are budgeted at this time to implement the
proposed agreement unless reserve funds are used. The Council
discussed approval of the agreement contingent upon availability of
funds and the passage of tax measures proposed for the November
ballot. Discussion continued. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to
table consideration of this agreement until the first meeting in
December of this year.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
REPORT - SUNSET BEACH WATER TOWER
The City Engineer stated that the Council had been provided for
consideration, an agreement accepting Mr. Armstrong's good faith
deposit and documents to proceed with the sale of the property and
restoration of the water tower. The City Engineer reported that
the Huntington Beach City Council were also discussing the water
Tower at a special meeting this date, and that concern had been
expressed by the Huntington Beach staff regarding the proposed sale
of the Tower and property by the City of Seal Beach. Mr. Kosmont,
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Assistant City Manager, reported receiving a telepaone call from
Huntington Beach expressing the request of their Mayor, that a study
committee be established between the two cities for further discussion
of the water tower issue prior to any action to sell the property. A
member of the audience spoke on behalf of Mr. Armstrong and requested
a two week delay be granted for a joint Huntington Beach/Seal Beach
meeting to further discuss the disposition of the Tower. Discussion
followed. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to postpone action on
this matter until next meeting pending a joint meeting with Huntington
Beach and Seal Beach City Managers, City Engineers, Council and Coastal
Commission representatives and Mr. Armstrong, and a report of this
meeting to be provided Council at next meeting.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS
Councilmember Vanderstaay stated she wished to correct the minutes of
May 27th to reflect her vote as affirmative on Resolutions Numbered
2973 and 2974. The City Attorney stated it would be appropriate to
have a motion to reconsider if those minutes were not approved at a
meeting prior to the last meeting. It was clarified the May 27 minutes
were approved June 9th. Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, to
reconsider approval of the May 27, 1980 minutes.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
fIDES: None
ABSENT: Weir !lotion carried
Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to approve the minutes of the
May 27, 1980 meeting as corrected reflecting the aye vote of Mrs.
Vanderstaay on Resolutions 2973 and 2974.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
Councilmember Seitz asked about cleaning of planted areas near the
intersection of First Street and Pacific Coast Highway. The City
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Engineer reported removing of ice plant in anticipation of the landscaping
project in the near future. Mr. Seitz reported discussions at the Orange
County League meeting with two members of the Orange County Transit
District, regarding cooperative efforts on the part of the District and
the cities to control violence and crime on the buses and requested that
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the District members be notified of Ad Hoc Bus :Committee meetings and also
that they be provided with the minutes of those meetings. In reference to
dumping of debris on the Bixby property, the City Engineer stated the
Bixby Company gave assurance debris would be removed promptly. Mrs.
Vanderstaay restated her request for a study of a pedestrian crossing
on Westminster Avenue near Sambos, stating further that she wished a new
study be made. The City Engineer stated he would schedule a Traffic
Committee meeting to consider the request. Councilman Seitz noted the
adoption of the budget, the financial future of the city, suggested that
consideration be given to raising funds and caution with expenditures,
noted financial savings and sources through street lighting conversion,
disposition of the old police facility and subdivision of the present
employee parking lot, development of the proposed three acre open space
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proposed for the Department of Water and Power property as a revenue
producing site, further development on the Rockwell property, and other
development compatible with the city, in an effort to produce additional
revenue for the city in the future.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr.
Supple, 1605 Merion Way, spoke regarding possible closure of the Meadowlark
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Airport and transfer of private aircraft to the Los Alamitos Airport and
expressed his concern. Mayor Kredell read a letter received from Supervisor
Wieder regarding the same subject matter. Councilman Laszlo requested that
two resolutions be prepared by the City Manager, adopted at this meeting
opposing transfer of small craft and tie downs to the Los Alamitos Airport
and opposing all joint use at Los Alamitos by general and civilian aircraft,
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and that the resolutions be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors and all
surrounding Orange County cities.
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Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt RESOLUTION NUMBER 2985 entitled
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH OPPOSING THE
TRANSFER OF AIRCRAFT TIE DOWNS FROM MEADOWLARK AIRPORT TO LOS ALAMITOS
AIRPORT" and RESOLUTION NUMBER 2986 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL
BEACH CITY COUNCIL OPPOSING ALL JOINT USE OF GENERAL AVIATION AND/OR
CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT AT LOS ALAMITOS AIR STATION" that the City Manager
prepare the resolutions and forwarded them as requested.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
Mr. Supple, 1605 Merion Way, requested that the Golden Rain Board
be informed of pertinent information such as this matter as quickly
as possible. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell
declared oral communications closed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn at 9:38 p.m.
AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay
NOES: None
ABSENT: Weir Motion carried
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Attest:
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