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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1980-09-22 9-8-80 / 9-22-80,~ I APproved=p~L~' Mayor Attest: Seal Beach, California September 22, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session I at 7:52 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Chief Adams, Fire Department Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Biery, Assistant City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Yeo, City Clerk Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn the meeting until after the Redevelopment Agency meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting reconvened at 10:24 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to waive the reading in full of ~.. ",,9-22-80 242 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: ' Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried INTRODUCTION - I. S. I. REPRESENTATIVE Ms. Ellen Hunter, representative from International Systems, Inc. grants research firm was introduced to Council and reported on grants being pursued on behalf of the city by I.S.I. Ms. Hunter stated that the Council will be receiving information regarding grant programs and deadlines on a monthly basis and encouraged Council comments. Ms. Hunter stated an application has been submitted for an Urban Forestry Program Grant, the award of which is expected to be announced in October, and reported other grants currently under review. The Council suggested I.S.I. pursue grants for recreational facilities, solar heating/energy conservation, street, water facilities and sand replenishment. The Council expressed appreciation to Ms. Hunter for her report to the Council. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3012 - HONORING PROCTOR H. WEIR Resolution Number 3012 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING PROCTOR WEIR FOR HIS DEVOTED COMMITMENT AND SINCERE DEDICATION TO SERVING THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3012 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3012 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3013 - SENATE BILL 512 - ORANGE COUNTY CALTRANS DISTRICT Resolution Number 3013 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, URGING GOVERNOR EDMUND G. BROWN, JR. TO SIGN SB 512." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3013 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Seitz, to adopt Resolution Number 3013 as presented. I I I 9-22-80 n ..~. ~'JdJ' ',-"..... AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3014 - ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - POLICE DEPARTMENT I Resolution Number 3014 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3014 was waived. Councilman Supple suggested that periodically increases be granted in a dollar amount rather than based on a percentage which would more realistically reflect adequate inflationary adjustments. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3014 as presented. Councilman Seitz stated he had anticipated a master M.O.U. would be presented for Police and Fire Associations at this time and on that basis would vote against the proposed resolution. The City Manager I stated that the proposed M.O.U. contained provision for meet and confer process to draft a master M.O.U. and that this may be accomplished by December. Mr. Courtemarche explained the benefit to the city staff and the Associations by compiling employee benefits into a master M.O.U. Council discussion continued regarding the uniform allowance for police employees and negotiation process regarding employee benefits. AYES: Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Kredell, Seitz Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3015 - ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - FIRE DEPARTMENT Resolution Number 3015 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, A CHARTER CITY, ESTABLISHING SALARY RATES, A SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE, AUTHORIZING THE I IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND REPEALING, ON THE EFFECTIVE DATES SPECIFIED, ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3015 was waived. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3015 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried 9-22-80 ~~.!1 CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Items "E" and "H" removed from the Consent Calendar. Seitz moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "E'.' and "H" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1980. B. Approved regular demands numbered 37653 through 37782 in the amount of $158,909.47, payroll of September 11, 1980, and payroll demands numbered 32814 through 32820 in the amount of $150,697.06 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied the claim of Glen Jones for personal property damages and referred the same to the city's insurance adjuster and carrier. D. Denied the claim of William Henry/Jerry McLaughlin for bodily injury/death and referred the same to the city's insurance adjuster and carrier. F. Authorized "Christmas on the Green" Program, a display on the Pacific Electric Right-of-Way during the Christmas season. I I G. Authorized the City Manager to request bids for janitorial services of city facilities. I. Authorized an eighteen (18) month extension of map approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 10893, Richard Miller, 1105 Ocean Avenue. J. Authorized the exemption of the clerk-dispatcher position in the Police Department from the hiring freeze. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Items Removed from the Consent Calendar ITEM "E" - 14th ANNUAL SEAL BEACH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND REVIEW Councilmember Vanderstaay asked the city's cost for the annual band I 9-22-80 2~$ I review. The City Manager reported the cost is approximately $5000. Mayor Kredell noted recent school district reduction of athletic activities and suggested that approval of this item be held over. The Ci ty Manager noted lengthy preparation time required to host this' annual event and suggested the school board be made aware of the contribution of city funds towards such school district functions. Councilman Seitz asked that a breakdown of city costs relating to the band review be provided to each school board member and the superintendent of schools. Kredell IDOved, second by Seitz, to approve the November 8, 1980 date for the 14th annual Seal Beach Junior High School Band Review and authorize the city's participation in same. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "H" - WATER METER READER and WATER OPERATOR POSITIONS Councilmember Vanderstaay asked the salary of a Water Meter Reader and the Assistant City Engineer provided that information. Vanderstaay moved, second by Seitz, to authorize the City Manager to recrllit for the positions of Water Meter Reader and Water Operator. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Seitz referred to the need for sidewalk repair throughout the city and recommended that the City Manager be authorized to accept proposals from an outside firm to establish an effective and efficient sidewalk repair program. Councilman Seitz requested that the Finance Director be present at Council meetings and Executive Sessions where finance issues are discussed. Councilman Laszlo requested that the Lampson Avenue medians be cleared of weeds. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open from the audience. Ms. Barbara Antoci, Ocean Avenue, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Bus Committee, spoke regarding the committee's progress, stated she anticipated a formal committee report would be presented to Council within the next month, and referred to a letter recently published in a local paper regarding the Bus Committee proposed plan. Ms. Antoci reported the bus companies had offered a dial-a-ride service available to all members of the community I I 9-22-80 ,~ , and an extension of bus service to Bolsa Chica Beach. Ms. Antoci stated the members of the committee present at their last meeting had agreed on the basic points of the plan and had supported the location of the main bus route on Pacific Coast Highway. Council discussed committee membership and participation, and total committee review of I the proposed plan prior to presentation to the Council. Councilman Laszlo spoke in support of an additional Bus Committee meeting for review of the plan by all members and requested copies of minutes from the Bus Committee meetings. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Kredell declared oral communications closed. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL and LEGAL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to adjourn to Executive Session at 12:03 a.m. The Council reconvened at 12:20 a.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. It is noted that Councilman Seitz was not present when the meeting reconvened. Mayor Kredell reported that the Council had discussed litigation and personnel matters. ADJOURNMENT I Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 12:24 a.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSENT: Seitz Motion carried (J cio clerk of ouncil APP~d~e~/ ayo I