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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-06-15 4l~l 6~8~81 / 6-15-81 is scheduled for Wednesday of this week, that the City Manager and City Attorney will attend. It was the consensus of the Council to set Monday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. as the time for a budget workshop. Joyce Risner also suggested that a consultant be retained to prepare a financial feasibility study of the Department of Water and Power I property. There were no other oral communications, Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to Monday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 12:10 a.m. ex-offic'o clerk of Ci ty Couilcil I Approved: ,~ ~A..".~r- ayor Attest Seal Beach, California June 15, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Chief Hutain, Fire Department Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk 6-15-81.;1,-r.1 ""1':1. WAIVER OF FULL READING Kredell moved, second by Seitz, 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 I 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 BUDGET WORKSHOP The City Manager stated responses to questions posed by Council at the June 1st budget workshop had been prepared and presented to Council. Mr. Parker reviewed each of those responses. Mayor Laszlo inquired about the work schedule for the Recreation Program Coordinator and was informed the position was part-time. Council discussed the proposed budget figure for Lifeguard Department personnel to attend seminars and Councilman Kredell objected to those being attended out of state. The City Manager I stated the Council may wish to consider a policy whereby the employee would pay for out of state seminars. Discussion continued with Council expressing their views for and against expenditures for training, and the City Manager stated he would delete the lifeguard seminar scheduled for Florida if Council so directed. Council discussed justification for retaining the Lifeguard rescue boat, its cost versus the service it provides. It was stated that instead of using the Seal Beach boat the Harbor Patrol is generally called in instances of boating problems, and therefore suggested the Harbor Patrol be contacted regarding their policies and responses to Seal Beach. Councilman Seitz spoke in support of using the boat to provide greater efficiency in the light of reduced beach personnel. The City Manager reported the realignment of lifeguard beach services based on a ten year statistical report. Councilman I Supple questioned the legal obligation to provide lifeguard services, with the Assistant City Manager responding that since charges are imposed for parking it is necessary to provide lifeguard protection, also noted the County contribution for beach maintenance of approxi- mately $20,000 per year. Council discussed the comparison of revenues from the parking lots versus cost of lifeguard safety services, and ~~'~.6-~5-8l requested further breakdown of those figures. Councilmember Vanderstaay stated she felt it would be cost effective to construct an animal shelter within the city and estimated it would pay for itself within three years. The City Manager explained there would be an ongoing personnel and maintenance cost to operate the shelter. Mr. Parker stated he would continue efforts to redirect the $100,000 seventh year Block Grant allocation from the Housing Rehabilitation Program and senior citizen housing project on the Hellman property to Trailer Park relocation payments. Council discussed funds derived from parking and municipal code violations, the effect of reduced street sweeping, requested account numbers be inserted when budget prepared in final form and inquired about the distribution of traffic violation funds to other agencies. Mr. Parker explained that gas tax funds generally set aside for projects have been allocated to personnel and maintenance costs for 1981-82, therefore delaying any capital improvements from those funds. The Council continued the departmental and account budget review. The City Manager stated the Code Enforcement Officer previously reflected in the Planning Department budget has been placed in the Redevelopment Agency budget as a Project Manager to more accurately reflect his duties and noted those personnel costs will now be reimburseable to the City from the Agency, also that a portion of an Executive Secretary's time has been included within the Planning budget. Councilman Kredell referred to cabana construction and requested information regarding that particular approval process. Council discussed continuing Trailer Park activity and relocation payments. The City Manager stated he would provide a list of relocation payments still owing. Mr. Parker reported the Seal Beach Trailer Park had just been named to receive a state award and that the Mayor had been invited to receive it on behalf of the city. Mayor Laszlo suggested the capital expenditure for a city base map be delayed a year; the City Manager stated it could be delayed however noted the importance of having an accurate map available. Mr. Parker reported the Public Works Department budget accurately reflects all personnel and each anticipated expendi- ture, that funds for Westminster Avenue improvements and construction I I I 6-l5-8l4i13 _" _,M of wheel chair ramps in the downtown area are proposed as capital improve- ments, as well as funds included to rebuild certain Public Works equipment and repair of Electric Avenue/Seal Beach Boulevard sewer pump station engines. Mr. Parker referred to the self-funded sewer maintenance I account and suggested it may be in order to review the current sewer service charges. With reference to street lighting, Mayor Laszlo urged energy conservation measures be implemented, including reduction of pier lighting during the winter months. It was noted conversion of street lighting to high pressure sodium lights should be completed within three years throughout the city. Council discussed beach and pier maintenance, anticipated beach parking lot revenues, and the water utility account, with Mr. Parker pointing out employee benefits in the amount of $35,020 have been charged to this account and that a surplus balance is anticipated at fiscal year end. Council discussed the Community Redevelopment account, funds appropriated for professional services relating to law suits, and it was noted relocation costs may I only amount to $80,000 for the fiscal year rather than the amount pro- jected in the budget figure. Discussion continued regarding estimated budget deficit at this time, the impact of contracting with the County for fire services, and the City Manager reporting the State had advised that the City will receive approximately $80,000 bail-out funds this year. Council discussed implementing the paramedic tax. The City Manager stated he would recommend the statute of limitations be investi- gated should a legal suit be filed against implementing the tax and that any funds collected be held in trust pending a court ruling. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:10 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried The meeting reconvened at 8:27 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo reporting the I Council had discussed possible litigation regarding the paramedic tax override. Budget disc~sions continued regarding possible personnel layoffs in the Police Department as an alternative to retaining city fire services and providing employee salary raises. Councilman Seitz referred to the Redevelopment Agency account and stated he felt expenditures were over estimated from the General Fund by $250,000, A; t " 6-15-81 ':1l.. .J_'it noting the estimated expenditures of $535,280 versus revenue of $405,000. Discussion continued regarding the fund balance sheet summaries ending May 30, 1981, negative fund balances carried forward as shown, repayment procedures of transferred funds, and the necessity to retain Agency funds to meet the bond debt payment. Lengthy discussion continued I with Council and the City Manager reviewing all proposed Agency budget figures. The City Manager expressed his agreement with Councilman Seitz if the negative balances are to be carried forward, utilizing all Agency revenue to satisfy the expenditures, thereby reducing the appropriation from the city's General Fund. As requested by the Council, the City Manager stated he would review all proposed Agency and City budget figures taking into consideration the bailout funds, retaining the city fire services and employee raises. Councilman Seitz spoke regarding property tax revenues received in previous years and stated he felt the 1981-82 property tax figure was under estimated and requested the City Manager to verify same. Councilman Supple stated his agreement with Mr. Seitz and indicated he felt the I oil production license revenue figure was over estimated. The City Manager requested Council direction regarding the City versus County fire services. Councilmembers Kredell, Laszlo and Seitz indicated they wished to retain city services. Council again discussed imple- menting the paramedic tax to provide means to balance the budget, and that revenue in excess of the amount necessary be returned to the citizens through a Utility Users Tax refund or reduction. There was also discussion regarding loss of one half of the first year assess- ment to school districts and other County agencies. Cable franchise fees anticipated to be received during 1981-82 were mentioned as well as reevaluation of other revenue sources. The City Manager noted personnel turn-over will provide some savings, affirmed that no funds will be available to replace police vehicles and expressed concern with negative fund balances being carried forward for any length of I time. Discussion continued regarding Agency financial projections, block grant funding, conclusion of relocation payments, with the City Manager explaining that even though some of the Agency's financial drain will cease funds will still not be available for needed capital 6-15-81 4L5 improvements. Councilman Kredell moved to implement the paramedic tax override. Mayor Laszlo indicated he would like to postpone that action until the budget fugures are verified based on discussions at this meeting. Councilman Seitz stated he did not wish to vote on imple- I menting the paramedic tax at this time and stated that as a member of the Finance Committee, he would like to make a motion to direct the City Manager and staff to prepare a written financial report or document describing specific, detailed immediate and long range prudent responsible action to be taken by the City Council to put the City of Seal Beach in the proper direction for sound environmental and fiscal development and to provide specific recommendations and cite examples in every instance possible, such that the City Council will know with minimal question what action it should take to make Seal Beach a safe, enjoyable, high quality environment in which to live, the written report to be given to the Council within ninety days with interim written recommendations provided earlier if deemed necessary I to improve immediately the city's fiscal status. Mr. Kredell's motion died for lack of a second. With reference to the Bixby property development, Mr. Parker stated he would be meeting with Bixby representatives sometime in the near future. Councilman Supple spoke in support of Mr. Seitz' motion, questioned however, the Council's reaction should the City Manager report there is no way of making a viable economic unit at the present taxation level in Seal Beach as a bedroom community. Discussion continued. Councilman Supple also stated the previous City Manager had stated that the cost of supplying services to the city were increasing faster than revenues were accruing, a situation that would worsen with time, and requested those statements be addressed, either confirmed or denied in the requested report from the City Manager and that the motion be amended to include his request. I Councilman Seitz agreed that the motion be amended to include the request; Councilman Supple seconded the motion. Vote on the motion as amended: AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried . '_ - 6-15-81 / 6-22-81 4. 4J:i Council referred to the number of living units within the city and densities proposed for the Hellman development compared with other areas. ADJOURNMENT AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay I Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 p.m. NOES: None Motion carried of ---eJ<"..f.. /d..~ - ayor <J Attest: Seal Beach, California June 22, 1981 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:18 p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: None Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer/Director of Public Works Mr. Romaniello, Planning Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Vanderstaay 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