Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1981-06-22 . '_ - 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 6-22-8~ 447 I of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATION - SUPERVISOR WIEDER Mayor Laszlo welcomed Supervisor Wieder to the meeting and introduced her to those present. Mrs. Wieder addressed the Council regarding matters of mutual concern to the city and the county, referred to anticipated grocery item pricing legislation, housing needs, newly adopted County regulations to shorten processing time for construction permits, indigent health services and costs, County revenue shortfall, Senior Citizen Job Bank Program, joint use of the Los Alamitos Air Station, Westminster Avenue pedestrian traffic signal funding, stated a new County director is available upon request, introduced her Executive Assistant, Carolyn Ewing, and expressed pride in the Mary Wilson Library and Senior Citizen facility. There was a brief discussion regarding regional parksites. Mayor Laszlo expressed appreciation to Supervisor Wieder for attending the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS - 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 'Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider the proposed use of Revenue Sharing Funds in relation to the entire 1981-82 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk certified 'notices had been published as required by law and that no communications for or against the matter had been received. The City Manager presented the staff report, noting that this was the second of two public hearings required by law, and reported the proposed use of Revenue Sharing funds for 1981-82 is 98% to Safety Services, 2% to administration and that it is antici- pated the City will receive a total of approximately $145,000 Revenue Sharing funds for 1981-82. There were no communications from the audience for or against this item; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to approve the proposed use' of Revenue Sharing funds in the 1981-82 fiscal year budget as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I I ~4l4,t)6-22-8l PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTING 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider adopting the 1981-82 fiscal year budget. The City Clerk certified notices had been published as required by law and that no communications for or against the matter had been received. The City Manager presented an overview of the proposed 1981-82 budget as revised'pursuant to June 15 budget workshop discussions, which now reflects expenditures of $9,514,990, revenues of $9,259,390 for a deficit balance of $255,600. Mr. Parker reviewed five alternatives presented for Council consideration: Alternative I, adopting the budget as presented; Alternative II, withholding all employee raises; Alternative III, enacting the para- medic tax; Alternative IV, eliminating the paramedic services; and Alternative V, layoff of eight to ten personnel, and stated he would recommend adoption of Alternative IV or V. The City Manager explained the budget includes retention of city fire services as had been indicated by consensus of the Council, reported the loss of approximately $250,000 state bailout funds, that no new revenue sources are anticipated during the fiscal year, and that should no personnel layoffs occur this year, they may be necessary the following year. Mayor Laszlo invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this item to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Don Mabe, 224 - 15th Street, spoke in support of contracting with the County for fire services which would provide the same level of protection, the financial savings to the city, job security for fire personnel, and expressed concern with the present complement of paramedic personnel. Mayor Laszlo stated College Park East residents have indicated they wish to retain city fire services. The City Manager stated funds are provided to train two additional fire personnel as paramedics. Councilman Seitz spoke regarding the decline of savings to the city over a three year period, potential for increased County salaries and benefits and loss of local control. Buster DuBrock, l37-l3th Street, inquired as to the Council's vote to retain city fire services. Mayor Laszlo reported it was the consensus of the Council at the June 15th budget I I I 6- 22- 81 4.,19 I workshop. Mr. DuBrock asked where the proposed eight to ten personnel reduction was proposed. The City Manager stated that had not been determined as yet and that it was not the intent to impose additional Fire Department personnel cuts. Mr. DuBrock suggested a ballot measure be proposed to the citizens at an upcoming election to allow a community choice of county or city fire services. In response to Mr. DuBrock, Mayor Laszlo spoke regarding County fire services in other cities and Mr. Kredell expressed support for retaining city services, spoke regarding current city manpower and equipment and supported additional paramedic personnel. Mr. DuBrock inquired if contracting for County paramedic services had been investigated. The City Manager stated County paramedic services could be researched if the Council so directed. Mr. DuBrock continued, again expressing support for County fire services, spoke regarding availability of County equipment to the city, County training and use of volunteer personnel, job security and promotional opportunities. Mr. Mabe suggested Council review the survey comparing the city/county services and it regards the exact personnel, equipment and savings to be derived, and made reference to the recent College Park East fire incident. Joyce Risner, 845 Driftwood Avenue, spoke in support of retaining city fire services and local control, and suggested alternate revenue sources be thoroughly examined. There were no other communications; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. Councilman Kredell requested the City Manager obtain information regarding contracting for County paramedic services, to include staffing, location of unit, designation of service areas and savings to the city. Councilmember Vanderstaay stated she favored Alternative II, withhOlding employee raises, or Alternative IV, eliminating the paramedic services. Councilman Seitz'spoke for Alternative I, adopting the budget as presented, that the City Council and City Manager put forth all effort to obtain other solid revenue producing sources, or possibly Alternative V with the understanding that those positions would be reinstated as revenue becomes available, referred to the report requested of the City Manager within ninety days to propose immediate and long range plans to rectify the city's financial I I 4L:"Q 6-22-81 ....;..... situation, and recommended adoption of, the budget as presented pending that report. Councilman Supple referred to the County fire and emergency fire service proposal which clarifies the city's cost for those services, the consequence of retaining local control, reported the city's cost per response based on present population and clarified that no negotia- tion for County services have nor will take place unless Council I directs the matter reconsidered. Mr. Supple stated that should Alternative V be considered for adoption, he would propose an alternative motion instructing the City Manager to undertake an effort to broaden the population base to be served by the paramedic organization and equipment. Mr. Supple explained his intent is that the number of persons served should be in the range of 70,000 in order to provide a viable, economically feasible program and avoid the layoffs proposed in Alternative V, allow for employee raises and eliminate the need for the paramedic tax. Mayor Laszlo expressed his support for implementing the paramedic tax for a period of two years pending the outcome of a possible legal challenge. The City Manager explained I the distribution and repayment to other agencies of the first year paramedic tax levy and also that action would have to be taken annually to impose the tax. Council also discussed imposing a user charge for paramedic services. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to approve Alternative III, imple- menting the paramedic tax override. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz, Supple Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3061 - PARAMEDIC TAX OVERRIDE Resolution Number 3061 was presented to the Council and read in full by Mayor Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A TAX RATE UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1981-82 TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM I AS PRESCRIBED BY CITY COUNCIL, AND CERTIFYING SAID RATE OF TAX TO THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR." The City Manager reported the approximate range of assessment per homeowner. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 3061 as presented. 6-22-8~S:!: I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Vanderstaay NOES: Seitz, Supple Motion carried In response to Council, the City Manager stated the city would not receive any tax monies until the end of the year, that in the interim he would obtain a legal opinion regarding the use or retention of those funds in light of possible litigation. The Council, by consensus, supported Mr. Supple's recommendation relating to broadening the paramedic service area. With regard to expanding the service area for other services, the City Manager stated he would be reviewing a proposal to provide police services to Sunset Beach, that a report of his findings would be forthcoming. RESOLUTION ~IBER 3073 - APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR Resolution Number 3073 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL 1981-82 AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE XIII B OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO A.'5 PROPOSITION 4, THE GANN INITIATIVE. II By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3073 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3073 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3074 - ADOPTING 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET Resolution Number 3074 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 1981-82." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3074 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3074 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Kredell inquired about available funds to participate in a beach sand replacement program; the City Engineer stated such a project may take place by the end of next fiscal year, that it may be more economical for the Navy to dredge the sand onto the city's beaches, that placement of the sand may be negotiable and that the city's expense may be minimal. Councilman Seitz inquired when the revised I I lS2 6-22-81 budget would be available; the City Manager estimated by the end of the week. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALK REPAIR - 1981 Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing open to consider the Superintendent of Streets report of costs for the sidewalk repair program in accordance with the 1911 Improvement Act. The City Clerk certified that notices had been published and mailed to each affected I property owner as required by law and that no communications had been received either for or against the matter. The City Engineer presented the staff report and reviewed the steps taken to repair hazardous sidewalks in the city and recommended approval and confirmation of the Street Superintendent's Report and adoption of the proposed resolution. Mayor Laszlo invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this matter to come to the microphone and state their name and address for the record. Mr. Bob O'Lear, 600 Seabreeze Drive, owner of property located at 214 - 14th Street and 137 Main Street, expressed opposition to repair assessment of individual I property owners when damage is caused by street trees, stating the trees are enjoyed by all residents and suggested the burden of cost be shared. There were no other communications; Mayor Laszlo declared the public hearing closed. RESOLUTION NUMBER 3075 - SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS REPORT - SIDEWALK REPAIR - 1981 Resolution Number 3075 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONFIRMING THE SUPERIN- TENDENT OF STREETS REPORT OF COST FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3075 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3075 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Vanderstaay I NOES: None ABSTAIN: Supple Motion carried APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Civil Service Board Supple moved, second by Laszlo, to reappoint Mr. Irving Hoffman to the 6-22-81 .': "-o:p 'il~..Jo Civil Service Board from District Five for six year term expiring July 1, 1987. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Environmental Quality Control Board Councilman Kredell requested the District One appointment to the E.Q.C.B. be postponed until nextmeeting. Parks and Recreation Commission Councilman Kredell requested the Parks and Recreation Commission appoint- ment from District One be held over until next meeting. Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Mr. Abe Levine to the Parks and Recreation Commission from District Two for three year term expiring July I, 1984. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried I Planning Commission Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to appoint Mr. Michael Goldenberg to the Planning Commission from District Two for four year term expiring July 1, 1985. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Seitz requested that his appointment to the Planning Commission from District Three be held over to next meeting. Seal Beach Administration Building Authority Councilman Seitz requested this appointment be held over. Project Area Committee It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council, to hold over until next meeting the appointments to the Project Area Committee. Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee and Ad Hoc Bus Service Study Committee I Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to formally dissolve the Ad Hoc Animal Control Committee and the Ad Hoc Bus Service Study Committee and that letters of appreciation be sent to those citizens who have served on the respective committees. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ~E4. 6-22-81 ORDINANCE NUMBER 1097 - HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN Ordinance Number 1097 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN, ESTABLISHING A ZONING DISTRICT ENTITLED "THE HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN DISTRICT ZONE," AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION 28-301 OF ORDINANCE NO. 948, KNOWN AS "THE SEAL BEACH CITY ZONING I ORDINANCE," BY CHANGING THE ZONING MAP, AMENDING SECTION V OF THE CITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, KNOWN AS THE "RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN", BY CHANGING THE REDEVELOPMENT MAP AND ADOPTING THE HELLMAN SPECIFIC PLAN AS A PORTION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PLAN." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1097 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1097 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1098 - MOBILE HOMES ON R-l SINGLE FAMILY LOTS Ordinance Number 1098 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, I CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE 10 RELATING TO MOBILE HOMES ON R-l SINGLE FAMILY LOTS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1098 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Ordinance Number 1098 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3076 - COMMENDING KENNETH HIROSHI HAYASHIDA, JR. - EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Resolution Number 3076 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING KENNETH HIROSHI HAYASHIDA, JR. FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading I of Resolution Number 3076 was waived. Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 3076 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried 6-22-81 " 4.505 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3077 - FEDERAL AID SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - PAVEMENT MARKERS - MASTER AGREEMENT Resolution Number 3077 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FEDERAL-AID SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF I PAVEMENT MARKERS AND MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE FEDERAL-AID PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3077 was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3077 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3078 - APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS - ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM Resolution Number 3078 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3078 I was waived. Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3078 as presented. In response to Councilmember Seitz, the Parks and Recreation Director stated the city's grants firm, I.S.I... is preparing an application for grant funds for improvements to the Zoeter School bleachers and lighting system and reported the County may also participate in funding the bleacher improvements. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3079 - COMPLETION - PIER PILING, PHASE I - PROJECT NUMBER 507 Resolution Number 3079 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT H507, PIER PILING, I PHASE I, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN McCORMICK & BAXTER CREOSOTING COMPANY AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3079 was waived. Council- member Vanderstaay inquired about the expiration date of the pier lease and asked if the agreement could terminated. The City Manager stated he would review the agreement and report to Council at next meeting. 4'fG 6-22-81 Kredell moved, second by Vanderstaay, to adopt Resolution Number 3079 as -.-::." ..... presented. AYES: Kredell. Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. K. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of June 1, 1981 and the regular meeting of June 8, 1981. L. Approved regular demands numbered 40359 through 40612 in the amount of $264,878.98; payroll of June 18, 1981 plus demands numbered 33022 through 33029 in the amount of $148,549.96 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. M. Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., June 16, 1981 for Street Improvement I of Westminster Avenue, Seal Beach Boulevard to Bolsa Chica Road, Project Number 456 as follows: Griffith Company Fleming Engineering, Inc. Sully Miller Silveri & Ruiz McGrew Construction Co., Inc. $776,199.75 788,675.00 813,580.00 815,699.00 842,839.50 Awarded the bid for Project 456, Westminster Avenue Improvements, to Griffith Company in the amount of $776,199.75 for the unit prices bid, rejected all other bids, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City and confirmed that Griffith Company has made reasonable efforts to obtain minority business enterprise participation. I N. Approved Program Supplement Correction for Westminster Avenue Street Improvement, Project Number 456, and authorized said Program Supplement Correction be forwarded to Cal Trans for implementation. 6-22-81 4.57 I O. Rejected the bid submitted by A. Michlin for the purchase of Lot 9, Tract 9814 and authorized the return of the deposit. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, announced that the Assistant City Engineer, Mr. Jim Biery, has been appointed Director of Public Works for the City of Signal Hill, assumi~g that position July 1st. Members of the Council expressed their congratulations to Mr. Biery. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. Mr. Lew Lanksum, Candleberry Avenue, spoke regarding a recent fire in College Park East, referring to the Fire Department's response time and requested an investigation be conducted of the incident. Mayor Laszlo offered to accompany Mr. Lanksum to the Net Six headquarters to verify the time of report and response. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications closed. REPORTS/REQUESTS OF THE CITY MANAGER Vanderstaay moved, second by Laszlo, that the regular meeting of July 13 be adjourned to Tuesday, July 14th due to a meeting date conflict. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Supple inquired if a report would be forthcoming regarding the Coastal Commission hearings of June 16 - 18. The City Manager reported the Coastal Commission, Coastal Conservancy and the City have conferred, all agreeing that the DWP plan is too specific, that the amendments to be considered at that hearing were adopted, and that further amendment is being considered. Mayor Laszlo inquired about the swimming pool schedule and asked about the status of the beach buggy. The City Manager reported the Huntington Beach School District is considering the beach buggy agreement at their meeting this date. Mayor Laszlo suggested the two acres of land behind the city yard facility be considered for recreational vehicle storage and estimated I I 4.58 6-22-81 / 6-29-81 this use could generate approximately $30,OOO'annual revenue. Councilman Supple asked about the cost of improvements and security for the area. Mayor Laszlo stated he would request the City Manager look into this use. Councilman Kredell asked if buses are laying over on Electric closing city beaches during certain hours and posting notices to that I Avenue between 10th and 11th Street, and mentioned the possibility of effect. ADJOURNMENT Vanderstaay moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m. and that the regular meeting of July 13th be adjourned to Tuesday, July 14, 1981. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Supple, Vanderstaay NOES: None ABSTAIN: Seitz Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 10:38 p.m. of I APproved~A...L ~TL - Mayor ~ Attest: Seal Beach, California June 29, 1981 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in special session at 7:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL I Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmembers Kredell, Supple, Vanderstaay Absent: Councilmember Seitz Also present: Mr. Parker, City Manager Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Yeo, City Clerk