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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-06-01 4[~()' 5-26-81 / 6-1-81 possibility of the Agency selling tax increment bonds to develop the park and retaining the cash dedication for future parksite maintenance. Councilman Kredell requested the City Manager investigate possible use and financing methods to refurbish the old police building. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS I There were no oral communications from the audience. ADJOURNMENT Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 1, 1981 at 7:30 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 9:14 p.m. of Approved: I Seal Beach, California June 1, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor ProTempore Vanderstaay calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTempore Vanderstaay Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple Absent: Mayor Laszlo (Mayor Laszlo arrived at 7:50 p.m.) I Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 6-1-81 {~1 . 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager, Mr. Parker, presented an overview of the 1981-82 fiscal year budget format, summarized the three year comparison of revenues and expenditures, summary of the 1981-82 appropriations, fund balances I and full fime employee summary. Mr. Parker stated some bail-out funds are anticipated, the amount of which is unknown at this time and suggested any budget deficit should be covered by those funds. The City Manager expressed a more optimistic view for the city's financial status upon completion of the Trailer Park relocation payments, generation of additional revenue through upcoming developments and repayment of the Agency debt to the City. The City Manager summarized the proposed departmental budgets of the City Council, City Manager, City Clerk, Elections, City Attorney, Finance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Community Promotion, Police, Fire, Paramedics, Building and Safety, Lifeguards and Animal Control. The Council referred to Southern California Association of Governments dues payment included in the proposed budget, the effect I of inflation on the estimated budget figures and possibly providing auto allowances to certain city employees rather than city vehicles. Mayor Laszlo arrived at 7:50 p.m. Councilman Kredell referred to previous requests for a breakdown of the City Attorney account. The City Manager stated he would provide Council with copies of the detailed billings from the City Attorney and stated the proposed budget figure inCluded a possible increase in rates. Council briefly discussed employee retirement and insurance benefits and anti- cipated insurance expenditures for 1981-82 based on previous cost experience. It was reported contributions to the State Unemployment Fund and Workers Compensation Liability Insurance have decreased from last year's rate. Councilman Seitz inquired about the Liability Insurance Reserve Fund status. The City Manager reported the General Fund includes various I funds that have been set aside by Council action, explained the present procedure for inter-fund transfers and stated the Finance Director furnishes a fund balance sheet monthly and will be presenting a year end report of fund balances as of June 30th. Councilman Supple stated he would like to receive a list of journal entries that would keep the Council informed as to where funds are actually being spent. Councilman Seitz ?~... .' 6-1-81 4.22 stated he wished to be notified of any fund nearing a deficit balance, as he had previously requested. The City Manager stated he would provide the information requested by Councilmembers Seitz and Supple, and that he would favoT a policy whereby any fund transfers between the three major categories, personnel, operating expenses and capitol outlay, would be brought before the Council for consideration. With regard to the Community Promotion budget, Mr. Parker explained that the budget figure reflects the cost of city labor to provide those services listed. Council discussed the biannual clean up week expenditure that utilizes city crews and equipment. The City Manager stated he would like to discuss that item further with the Director of Public Works and possibly pursue including that service under the city's trash collection contract. Discussion continued regarding the Leisure World bus service and the summer beach buggy; Assistant City Manager, Mr. Joseph, stated the estimated figure of $19,200 for the Leisure World bus was based on anticipated cost increase, that the contract received reflects a $15,000 cost and that the budget figure would be so amended. Mayor Laszlo stated it was his understanding any cost over the $15,000 was to be borne by the Rossmoor Center; the City Manager stated he would look into that matter. The City Manager reported the Police Department budget to be slightly less than 1980-81, reflects elimination of one captain position, one sergeant position upon retirement, and that the department carries a complement of twenty-eight sworn officers with one vacant position. Mr. Joseph explained the one budgeted position for 1980-81 was not filled and that three full and one summer part time parking control officer is included in the proposed budget. Councilman Kredell suggested an additional full fime parking control officer be hired; the City Manager stated he would discuss the request with the Police Chief. Council questioned the cost of processing parking citations and the revenues generated through same; Mr. Parker stated he would verify the figures reported. Discussion continued regarding the budgeted figure for the cost of gasoline and oil, and the possibility of purchasing fuel at wholesale prices. With review of the proposed Fire Department budget, the Orange County proposal to provide fire services to the City was discussed. Mr. Parker stated he had no recommendation at this time, I I I 6-1-81 4.R3 .' expressed his feeling that city or county levels of service would be quite similar. Council requested the City Manager to further review the proposal, provide information regarding the number of hours worked per week by County personnel, pay scales, city/county services cost I comparison, opinion survey of Seal Beach fire personnel, and that the cities of Los Alamitos and Cypress be contacted regarding the services they receive from County fire services. With reference to the Building and Safety Department budget, Mr. Parker stated he was proposing mileage allowance of $150 per month for the two building inspectors to use personal vehicles, eliminating the use of two city cars, and providing an additional saving for maintenance, gasoline and insurance. Mr. Parker noted the vehicles presently in use are in disrepair, due for replacement and recommended they be disposed of as surplus property. The City Manager stated the Lifeguard Department budget reflected a cut of one-half seasonal personnel, no staffing of zero tower and four field towers, including Surfside, that the rescue boat would be used I on emergency basis only as is the first aid rescue vehicle. Mayor Laszlo questioned the funds designated for photo development included in account 8750. Councilman Kredell asked about the mooring charge for the rescue boat in Sunset Aquatic Park. The City Manager stated he would request additional clarification of those items. COUncilmember Vanderstaay inquired about contracting with the County for Animal Control and Police Department services and asked if funds were available to construct an animal shelter within the city; Mayor Laszlo noted dis- cussions had once taken place regarding the County constructing a shelter in the West Orange County area. Mr. Parker offered to look into the animal shelter matter. Councilman Seitz inquired about the General Fund appropriation to the Community Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $382,740 and the proposed use of the $75,000 H.C.D. I block grant funds. The City Manager explained that by law an amount equal to the bond payment must be appropriated to guarantee the next year's payment and that of the $405,000 anticipated revenue shown on page 13, $152,540 is proposed as Agency expenditure and $382,740 will be reserved for the bond payment, and that it was his understanding the Council had designated the $75,000 block grant funds to be used l 6-1-81 4.24: for the low cost senior citizen project on the Hellman property. Council expressed support for those funds to be redesignated for Trailer Park relocation costs. The City Manager stated he would review the previous Council action. Councilman Seitz asked about increased summer swimming program fees and personnel designated to that program. Mr. Parker responded that the fee increase would not be reflected in this budget and that additional personnel may be hired if revenues allow. Mayor Laszlo stated he did not recall authorizing the full time recreation coordinator position and requested the City Manager to review that action, also referred to funds designated for capital improvements to Westminster Avenue as being misleading and inquired about bail-out funds. Mr. Parker stated the Finance Director is attempting to obtain information regarding State bail-out, and that he would check on the status of $99,000 SB 1 funds anticipated to be received and designated for park accusation and development. ,Councilman Seitz noted the low estimate of building permit fees and property tax revenue and asked if 1980-81 property tax was only $300,000. The City Manager stated he would review those figures. Discussion continued regarding possible reduction in cigarette tax, motor vehicle in lieu fees and bailout funds. Mayor Laszlo stated he would like to earmark some gas tax funds for improvements to College Park East streets. Mr. Parker reported the cable television companies had requested to meet with members of the Council; it was the consensus of the Council that discussions be directed to staff. Councilman Supple suggested it may be necessary to obtain a consultant to review the cable proposals when they are received. The Council briefly discussed the cable television system in Leisure World. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no oral communications. ADJOURNMENT Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adjourn the meeting at 9:44 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I I I 6-1-81 / 6-8-81 nl:l/r!:.;. .~' lerk and ex-offic1o lerk of Seal Beach City Counc11 I APproved:c>-~~ .f'. ~~ Mayor ,? Attest Seal Beach, California June 8, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo' Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Antos, Associate Planner Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, 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 I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATION Councilman Kredell presented a plaque to Mr. Bill Gill, Seal Beach resident, commending him for twenty-two years of dedication to track