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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1980-10-13 I... 10-13-8~2<ii( Seal Beach, California October 13, 1980 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:33 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order with I the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Picas cia, Police Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Supple, to waive 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 I such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATION - PROCTOR H. WEIR Mayor Kredell presented former Councilman Proctor H. Weir with City Council commending resolution and a City plaque in appreciation for his services to the community and Mrs. Weir with a floral bouquet. Mr. and Mrs. Weir received congratulations and a round of applause from members of the Council and the audience. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kredell declared the month of October, 1980 as "Escrow Month". A representative of the Long Beach Escrow Association accepted the I proclamation with appreciation. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3016 - SUPPORTING PROPOSITION ONE - PARK and RECREATION PROGRAM BOND MEASURE Resolution Number 3016 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 1 WHICH PLACES BEFORE THE VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA, A BOND 2.~810-13-80 MEASURE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3016 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3016 as presented. Councilman Supple noted his many years of support for park bond issues, however expressed his concern with the increased incidence of crime in inner-city park areas and uncertainty as to the expenditure of funds from this bond issue. Discussion followed. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo"Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilman Seitz requested Item "E'! removed from the Consent Calendar; Mayor Kredell requested Item "D" removed and Councilmember Vanderstaay requested Item ,,~! removed from the Consent Calendar. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except Items "D", "E" and "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 22, 1980. B. Approved regular demands numbered 37783 through 38025 in the amount of $104,492.72 and payroll of October 9, 1980 plus demands numbered 32821 through 32841 in the amount of $173,520.08 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. G. Waived the $50 user fee for the rental of the North Seal Beach Community Center by the Los Alamitos Soroptimist Club on October 29, 1980 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. F. Amended the Conflict of Interest Code for City Departments to include the position of Assistant Fire Chief. J I AYES: NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried 10-13-80 f.YAl "" ~:Y~ Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "D" - REPLACEMENT OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT - CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE The City Manager explained that pursuant to CETA regulations, the City is required to return equipment used in conjunction with CETA I upon discontinuance of the program and reviewed the request for replacement of one desk and one typewriter in the City Manager's office. Councilman Supple spoke regarding disposition of equipment when replaced. Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the request to purchase a typewriter and desk as requested. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Supple moved, second by Vanderstaay, that replaced equipment be declared surplus and disposed of or an explanation for retaining same be provided by the City Manager in all future purchases of capi tal assets. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "E" - LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE Councilman Seitz requested a breakdown of costs for attendance at the League Conference and expressed his opposition to room rental for conferences in the immediate area. The City Manager explained the request was for three day per diem covering room, meals, travel and miscellaneous costs relating to the Conference, and stated it is customary to provide receipts of expenditures and unused funds are returned to the City. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to authorize the full-time attendance of Councilmember Vanderstaay and the City Clerk at the League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles, October 19th through 22nd and approve the appropriation of $180 per attendee as approved in the 1980-81 budget. I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz Motion carried ITEM "G" - A.H.F.P. AGREEMENT - PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY MEDIAN ISLANDS - PROJECT 491 (A.H.F.P. 1038) There was no discussion on this item. Laszlo moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the Arterial Highway Financing Program 2S{j:~0-13-80 Agreement for Pacific Coast Highway Median Islands, Project 491 (A.H.F.P. Project 1038) and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried REQUEST - TEMPORARY BUILDING INSPECTORS City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, reported upcoming increase in building activity in the city and described five major projects that are due to begin in the near future. Mr. Johnson stated increased revenue to the city during the next year is expected to be approximately $177,000 and the estimated cost for additional inspectors would be $59,000. The City Engineer requested authorization to hire additional building inspectors on a temporary basis to adequately provide inspections of the additional building construction during this period. Councilman Supple asked if a developer might request refund of fees should he feel services provided were not equal to the fees charged. Mr. Johnson explained the formula by which the fees were established and stated he felt this would not occur. The City Attorney stated he would review the question and report to Council. In response to Council discussion, the City Engineer explained interior inspections, plan checks and detail work would be performed when adverse weather conditions occur and affirmed it was the intent to obtain qualified inspectors from private firms. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to hire no more than four additional temporary building inspectors during the period from November 1980 to July 1981. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried WATER SERVICE RATES The City Engineer presented the staff report and reviewed City Council policy established in 1979 which provided for annual review of the city'S water utility and adjustment of rates and stated a copy of the water system capital improvement and maintenance projects, water utility financial report and Orange County water rate survey were provided to Council for their information. Mr. Johnson reviewed the proposed rate adjustments which equal a ten percent increase over last year. Councilman I I I 10-13-80~~~~ I Supple requested clarification of the purpose of the twenty percent additional funds in the water utility and asked the source of funds for the Beverly Manor Reservoir repairs. The City Engineer explained the annual rates are established to provide revenue in an amount which will exceed expenditures for the previous year by twenty percent and accumulated to provide funds for emergency repair, capital improvement and maintenance to the water system, and stated the Beverly Manor Rehabilitation was accomplished by a loan from the Plant and Equipment Fund. Mr. Supple noted that major water utility improvements and maintenance were not reflected in the current city budget. The City Manager recommended that the time for annual review of the water fund could be changed, that the revised revenue projection and recommended water system improvements be included in the next proposed budget for Council consideration. Discussion continued. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3017 - ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES Resolution Number 3017 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING WATER SERVICE RATES AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2927." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3017 was waived. Seitz moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3017 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: Laszlo Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Seitz referred to the future outlook and availability of federal energy conservation grants and moved to direct the staff to prepare a comprehensive energy conservation policy document addressing I I such items as building insulation, economical vehicles, fuel conservation, solar heating, building and engineering conservation materials and methods. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. The City Manager stated the document could be available for Council consideration within thirty days. AYES: NOES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay None Motion carried <'10-13-80 ~E,2 Councilmember Vanderstaay suggested that the Council authorize Mr. Dan Techanoff to pursue means of restoring and/or possible use of the old police department building. Mr. Techanoff addressed the Council stating he would be willing to conduct extensive research into the condition of the building, would pursue media coverage of the availability of the structure and seek outside funding to restore the building and requested a $500 retainer from the city plus 6% of any funds received from the project by the city. Mr. Techanoff stated he would present a written proposal to the city for consideration. No action was taken on this request. Councilman Laszlo expressed his displeasure with the contents of an announcement provided to several developers regarding the police department building. Councilmember Vanderstaay noted the possibility of obtaining grant funds for the installation of a pedestrian traffic signal on Westminster Avenue near First Federal Plaza and moved to authorize the City Manager to submit grant application to California Department of Transportation for Discretionary funds for Special Public Transportation needs in the amount of $37,000. Councilman Laszlo seconded the motion. The City Engineer stated the deadline for application is October 20th, that each project submitted for consideration will be surveyed and evaluated on an engineering basis by Cal Trans prior to grant approval. Councilman Supple cautioned that the proposed signal may not meet state guidelines, noting the distance from an existing traffic installation and suggested that Councilmember Vanderstaay be apprised of any meeting with Cal Trans regarding this matter. Mr. Supple also expressed concern regarding city or state liability in the event of any legal action, should this installation not meet state guidelines. In response to Councilman seitz, the City Engineer explained the cost of project design and annual maintenance of the signal would be borne by the City. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Supple Motion carried Councilman Laszlo requested that the City Manager contact the City of Los Alamitos regarding acquisition of the twelve acre park site I I I 10-13-80"~.tC ~-'.O along Lampson Avenue and report back to Council. Mayor Kredell asked that the Council adopt a resolution opposing the Long Beach offshore airport proposal. The City Manager reported that the Environmental Quality Control Board is considering this matter and a I report will be forthcoming. Mayor Kredell reported a complaint regarding parking of commercial vehicles on Westminster Avenue and spoke about sand placement for the beach sand berm. Councilman Laszlo inquired about tree trimming along Old Ranch Golf Course; the City Engineer reported the trimming is being done at the request of the City for safety reasons. Councilman Supple asked about congressional action relating to revenue sharing funds; the City Manager reported that revenue sharing has been extended for an additional year and that the city receives approximately $140,000 per year of those funds. Councilman Seitz requested that the City Manager contact the Naval Weapons station and request they provide some landscaping on their property across from the Leisure World area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I Mayor Kredell declared oral communications open. Martin Murphy, 1716 Bayou Way, spoke in opposition to any reduction of police and fire department personnel and suggested additional revenues be pursued from business licenses, oil barrel tax or user fees. The City Manager explained that the Council has previously considered all of the items suggested by Mr. Murphy. There were no other oral communications. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL SESSION It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to recess to Executive Personnel Session at 9:24 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:30 p.m. with Mayor Kredell calling the meeting to order. The City Manager reported Council had discussed management salaries and gave direction to the City Manager. ADJOURNMENT I Supple moved, second by Laszlo, to adjourn to Wednesday, October 15th at 7:30 p.m. for a joint meeting/study session with the Seal Beach Planning Commission. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 10:31 p.m. 10-13-80 / 10-15-80 ~4 of I APP=,.,P/ ~~/ May. r Attest: Seal Beach, California October 15, 1980 session at 7:30 p.m. for a joint meeting with the Seal Beach Planning I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned Commission. Chairman Covington called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order with the consent of the Commission members present, turned the gavel over to Mayor Kredell who called the City Council meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Kredell Councilmembers Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Planning Commission Present: Chairman Covington Commission Members Gilkerson, Knapp, Ripperdan I Absent: Commissioner Leibert (Mrs. Leibert arrived at 7:44 p.m.) Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk