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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 1978-02-27 2-13-78 / 2-27.-78 "><l Cit~C erk and e -officio clerk of ~e Seal, Beach City Council I APproved~e~r........., Mayor .."", {}4~rlt/L ~ Cit Clerk Seal ,Beach, California February 2~, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:05 p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarch, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attomey Mr. Hunt, Deputy City Attorney Mr. Strausz, Deputy City Attomey Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Chief Adams, Fire Department Chief Cibbarelli, Police Department Mr. Dorsey, Chief of Lifeguards Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant I WAIVER OF FULL READING Laszlo moved, second by Krede1l, to waive the 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 such ordinance or resolution. 'J AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir I NOES: None , ' Motion carried PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Blackman proclaimed the week of March 12 through March 18, 1978 as "Quality Week." Mayor Blackman proclaimed the month of March, 1978 as "American ~ " National Red Cross Month." _ _ 2-27-78 .. The City Manager introduced Mr. Larry Kosmont who will be joining the city staff as Assistant to the City Manager. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Kosmont on behalf of the City Co~cil. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1029 - PURCHASING SYSTEM The Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT" was presented to the City Council. The City Manager requested that the ordinance be amended deleting the last sentence of Section 10 as it conflicts with the City Charter regarding public works projects and that the Ordinance again receive first reading: By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1029 was waived. ,Gray moved, second by Blackman, to approve the introduction of Ordinance Number 1029 as amended and that it be passes to second reading. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None ORDINANCE NUMBER 1030 - PARKLAND DEDIGATION - SUBDIVISIONS Ordinance Number 1030 was presented to the Council for second reading by title "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 21-12 OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING PARKLAND DEDICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1030 was waived. Kredell, moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1030 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2744 - APPROVING ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS Resolution Number 2744 was presented to the CotDlcil entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, ISSUE OF 1978, BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of resolution provided City CotDlcil approval of the previous actions taken by the Redevelopment Agency. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2744 as presented. I 1 I 2-27-78 ....... AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2745 - ESTABLISHING USE and RENTAL SCHEDULE - MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS I " Resolution Number 2745 was presented to Council by title "A ~ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A USE AND RENTAL SCHEDULE FOR MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDINGS, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2419." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2745 was waived. Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director, reported that the proposed resolution provided for an increase in the deposit for the use of community center buildings to cover the cost of special Cleaning of the facilities when, they are not left in satisfactory condition. Mr. Osteen stated that the deposit is refundable dependent upon the condition of the premises after its use. The Council discussed the procedures for obtaining a permit for using the community centers. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt I Resolution Number 2745 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell~ Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried AGENDA AMENDED The City Manager requested that the agenda be amended to include two resolutions regarding easements in Tract 9814, as items, "V-E" and ''V-F''. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to amend the agenda as requested by the City Manager. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 2746 - GRANTING EASEMENT - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY- - UTILITY PURPOSES Resolution Number 2746 was presented to Council by title "A I RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR UTILITY PURPOSES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2746 was waived. The City Engineer explained that when the Tract Map was approved, certain easements -- 2-27-78 ,," .....- were reserved and shown on the map and that Resolutions Numbered 2746 and 2747 confirm granting of those easements. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2746 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Krede1l, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Motion carried None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2747 - GRANTING EASEMENT - GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA - UTILITY PURPOSES Resolution Number 2747 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF-THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY-OF CALIFORNIA FOR UTILITY PURPOSES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2747 was waived. Weir moved, second by Kredell~ to adopt Resolution Number 2747 as presented. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gray asked that page two of the minutes regarding the purchasing ordinance be correct to reflect a revision had been made to "Sections 10 and 11". It was the consensus of the Council that the correction would be made. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. . A.. Approved the minutes if the regular meeting of February 13, 1978. B. Approved regular demands numbered 26502 through 26695 in the amount of $125,095.51 and payroll demands numbered 25369 through 25607 in the amount of $124,987.3l.as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. C. Denied the claim from Westfield Insurance Companies on behalf of Irena and Henry K. Warno and referred same to the city's insurance carrier. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried I I I 2-27-78 REPORT - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10249 I I I 2-27-78 ~ the Seal Beach Firefighters Association described the proposed structure and stated that it would be fully enciosed, that the Association would be totally responsible for the cost of construction and maintenance, that it would be operated on a non-profit basis and that limited membership would be available for its use. Councilman Gray expressed concern about priority use of the facility and parking in the area. The 'Council discussed the lease agreement at length, specifically the term of the lease, time period for vacation of the site, and liability for any injury. Greg Hoffman, President of the Firefighters Association stated that the proposed racquetball court would not interfere with the daily work schedule, that the court would be used mostly by on-duty firemen and that the intent of the Association was that the facility would be used primarily by fire personnel. Kredell moved, second by Weir, to refer the proposed agreement back to the City Attomey for revision, and to include a provision that the Association be responsible for utilities and maintenance, as requested by Mr. Gray. AYES: Blackman, Gray Kredell, Laszlo, Weir, NOES: None Motion carried LIABILITY INSURANCE I I Mr. Thomas, 'Finance Director, reported that Unemployemnt Insurance was mandated upon local govemment effective January 1st of this year and that anticipated annual cost to the city is approximately $30,000. Mr. Thomas suggested three alternatives for implementing and monitoring a claims control system, (1) contracting for someone with expertise in the field of unemp10yemnt insurance; (2) rely on present city staff to obtain the necessary information for developing and controlling a claims program; or (3) hiring a person knowledgeable in this area of insurance. Mr. Thomas reported that a proposal had been submitted by Uniservice-Collister & Son to develop the program at a cost of $2.per employee or an estimated annual cost of approximately $500, and stated that the firm would act as a liaison between the State and the City for the first year of the program. Discussion followed. Gray moved, second by Weir, to direct the City Manager to enter into I 2-27-78 " _.' I a one year agreement with Uniseryice-Collister & Son for installing and monitoring a claims control system for unemployment insurance at a cost of $2.00 per employee. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS AND REQUESTS Mayor Blackman thanked the staff and citizens for their participation in the new 'library dedication on Sunday. In response to a request from Mayor Blackman, the City Engineer reported that'the debris deposited in the First Street Beach parking lot would be removed within the next couple of days. Councilman Gray suggested ways of dealing with the Jarvis Initiative if it passes. Lenghty discussion followed. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to direct the City Manager to prepare a report on the effect of this legislation on all departments to be presented to the Council at'next meeting and that an Executive Session be held after that meeting. AYES: Blackman, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Gray Motion carried Councilman Kredell discussed th~ priortiy list of alley repair and comparison of asphalt versus concrete cost. The City Engineer responded that concrete was used because of soil conditions and ground water levels in the area and stated that concrete provided for a longer life of the alleys. There was no motion made on this matter. Mayor Blackman referred to a petition received this date regarding a police substation in the aowntown area. There was no action taken on this matter. , I I ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Blackman oeclared oral communications open from the audience. Jim Quinn, 100 Ocean Avenue, spoke regarding the debris in the First Street Beach parking lot and also requested more police patrol of the area. There were no other oral communications; Mayor Blackman declared oral communications closed. ADJOURNMENT Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adjourn the meeting at 10:37 p.m. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried - ~ 2-27-78 / 3-13-78 ~~ .. ex-officio clerk of City COI.mci 1 - - APproved~el/JlJ~ ~ V Mayor, ATTESTU I Seal Beach, California March 13, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Blackman calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Blackman Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir Absent: None Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Neprud, Planning Director Mr. Thomas, Finance Director Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mr. Wilkinson, Assistant City Engineer I WAIVER OF FULL READING Weir moved, second by Kredell, to waive the 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 such ordinance or resolution. AYES: Blackman, Gray, Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING - ,ZONING - EDISON TRIANGLE Mayor Blackman declared the public hearing open to consider rezoning the 3.5 acre Edison Triangle Site from C-O, Professional Office,;to I C-2, General Commercial. The City Clerk certified that notices had