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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1978-06-12 ~-]0-78 / 6-12-78 " , ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I c] / ~<'~--'-: C,1J5' erk an ex-officio clerk of )I1e Seal Beach City Council Awrovec.ZA'-I/ d. ~ . 'Ma ( ,1 ~ttest:"=ff~ ~A(.J{J! u;. , p1 l.ty lerk Seal Beach, California June 12, 1978 1 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:00 o'clock p.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: Councilman Gray Also present: Mr. Courtemarche, City Manager Mr. Coughlan, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Johnson, City Engineer Mr. Antos, Acting Planning Director Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager Ms. Shelton, Administrative Assistant WAIVER OF FULL READING ordinances and resolutions, and that consent to the waiver of reading I Weir moved, second by Kredell, to waive the reading in full of all 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. 6-12-78 I AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray DISCUSSION - CITY TREASURER The City Manager stated that the Council had 4eclared the office of City Treasurer vacant on May 16th and that in accordance with the City Charter, the Council would be required to appoint a City Treasurer at this meeting or shall forthwith cause an election to be held to fill the vacancy unless a general municipal election will be held within six months of the vacancy. Councilman Weir recommended a ballot measure be presented in November to determine if the office of City Treasurer should be eliminated or retained. The City Clerk reviewed the requirements of the City Charter and the requirements of the law for placing a measure on the ballot. The City Attorney advised that the Charter provided that if the Council did not appoint it would cause forthwith an election to be called and it was his ppinion that the November election would comply with the provisions of the Charter and the Elections Code. The City Clerk stated that July would be the deadline for placing a measure on the November ballot as to the issue of the office of City Treasurer. The Mayor suggested,that a citizen committee be appointed to s~udy the matter of placing a measure on the ballot to eliminate the office of City Treasurer. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to directc the City Clerk to prepare the necessary documents calling for the election of City Treasurer on the November ballot. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried It was the order of the Chair with consent ,of the Council, that ~ resolution be prepared paying tribute to the memory of Mr. Morgan. Motion carried I I PROCLAMATION Mayor Laszlo declared the twenty-one days, Flag Day through Independence Day, June 14 through July 4, 1978 as "Honor America" days. 6-12-78 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2778 - HONORING LEANNE KARASIK - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS - STUDENT ATHLETE Resolution Number 2778 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilman Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING LEANNE KARASIK FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS A STUDENT ATHLETE AT HUNTINGTON BEACH I HIGH SCHOOL." RESOLUTION NUMBER 2779 - HONORING ANN McCABE - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS - STUDENT ATHLETE Resolution Number 2779 was presented to Council-and read in full by Councilman Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ~ITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING ANN McCABE FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS A STUDENT ATHLETE AT HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL." RESOLUTION NUMBER 2780 - HONORING LORI WRIGHT - OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS - STUDENT ATHLETE Resolution Number 2780 was presented to Council and read in full by Councilman Seitz entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING LORI WRIGHT FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS A STUDENT ATHLETE AT HUNTINGTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL." I Seitz moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolutions Numbered 2778, 2779, and 2780 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Councilman Seitz introduced each of the recipients and their parents to a round of applause and congratulations for their accomplishments. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2781 - COMMENDING PATRICIA DICK - HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP Resolution Number 2781 was presented to Council and read in full by Mayor Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF, SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING MRS. PATRICIA DICK FOR PERFORMING I AN ACT OF HEROISM AND OUTSTANDING CITIZENSHIP." Laszlo moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2781 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Mayor Laszlo introduced Hrs. Patricia Dick'and conmiended her for her 6-12-78 act of heroism in saving the life of a young boy. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2782 - HONORING and COMMENDING THOMAS E. BLACKMAN Resolution Number 2782 was presented to Council and read,~y Mayor Laszlo entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL I BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND C0MMENDING THOMAS E. BLACKMAN FOR HIS DEVOTED COMMITMENT AND SINCERE DEDICATION TO SERVING THE CITIZENS OF SEAL BEACH." Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2782 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Mr. Blackman expressed appreciation to the ,Council and the citizens of Seal Beach. ORDINANCE NUMBER 1039 - PURCHASING SYSTEM - REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 529 and CODIFYING ORDINANCE L029 Ordinance Number 1039 was presented to the Council for first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REPEALING I ORDINANCE NO. 529 AND CODIFYING IlRDINANCE NO. 1029 PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT AND AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1039 was waived. The City Manager stated that the City Attorney had provided 'a revised ordinance to the Counci.l and explained that this Ordinance ,repeals the previous Purchasing Cttdinance No. 529 and the codification of the new Purchasing Ordinance No. 1029. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to approve the introduct ion of Ordinance Number 1039 and that it be passed to second reading. AYES: Kredel1, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2771 - MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS Resolution Number 2771 was presented' to Council with Mayor Laszlo appointing members of the Council to serve as the city's representatives to various boards and agencies. Laszlo moved, second by Weir, to adopt Resolution Number 2771 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 6-12-78 " .... THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE MAYOR OF REPRESENTATIVES TO VARIOUS BOARDS, AGENCIEf'\, AND ORGANIZATIONS; ASSIGNING CERTAIN DUTIES TO COUNCILMEN, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 2556." AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I NOES: None RESOLUTION NU~ER 2783 - APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP - EDISON TRIANGLE Resolution Number 2783 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING A FINAL PARCEL MAP AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ENGINEER TO CERTIFY THE MAP ON BEHALF OF THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2783 was waived. The Council discussed landscaped areas in the proposed development. The City Attorney clarified the requirements for approval of tract maps under State Law. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2783 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir ABSENT: Gray Motion carried I NOES: None RESOLUTION NUMBER 2784 - COMPLETION - FIRST STREET RECREATION AREA - PROJECT NUMBER 449 Resolution Number 2784 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO'PLANS AND SP.ECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT 449, FIRST STREET RECREATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A '., CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2784 was waived. The City Engineer responded to questions posed by the Council, and stated the change orders were necessary to include items not included in the original plans and affirmed that the Public Works Department would be installing drains I in the restrooms within the next month. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adopt Resolution Number 2784 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Seitz ABSENT: Gray Motion carried 6-12-78 " I RESOLUTION NUMBER 2785 - COUNCIL POLICY FOR SELECTION OF MAYOR Resolution Number 2785 was presented to Council by title "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR ELECTION OF MAYOR." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 2785 was waived. The City Attorney clarified that the same person could be selected twice but that the Council would select annually. Kredel1 moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Resolution Number 2785 as presented. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR I Councilman I~eir asked that Items "C", "E" and "G" be removed from the Consent Calendar and a member of the audience requested that Item "F" be removed from the Consent Calendar. Weir moved, second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Cbnsent Calendar except Items "C", "E", "F" and "G" as presented. A. Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 22, 1978 as presented. B. Approved regular demands numbered 27764 through 27985 in the amount of $129,967.49;,payroll demands of May 25, 1978 numbered 27056 through 27307 in the amount of $137,174.38; and payroll demands of June 8, 1978 numbered 27308 through 27566 in the amount of $136,024.69 as approved by the Finance Committee and that warrants be drawn on the Treasury for the same. D. Received and filed the memorandum from the City Manager regarding liability insurance with Orange County Cities Risk Management Association. H. Received and filed the memorandum from the City Manager regarding fireworks display at the Old Ranch Country Club. I. Approved the Agreement with the California Conservation:Corps and authorized the City Manager to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. I ., 6-12-78 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, 'Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Items Removed From the Consent Calendar ITEM "c" - SUPERSEDING FREEWAY' AGREEMENT - STATE OF CALIFORNIA Motion carried The City Engineer reported the proposed agreement consolidates several freeway agreements now in effect into one document and reflects no changes to the present agreements. Councilman Weir stated he would like to review the map designating freeway use for this area. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to hold this item over to be considered at a later time. "E" ~,:RESIGNATION - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD The Council briefly discussed the function and duties of the EnVironmental Quality Control Board. Kredell moved, second by Seitz, to accept the letter of resignation from Richard C. Feller, member of the Environmental Quality Control Board. AYES: Krede1l, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried Councilman Kredell stated he had an appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board. The City Attomey clarified that a Notice of Vacancy must be posted ten days prior to an appointment. ITEM "F" - PURCHASE - BEACH' SANITIZER The City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, reported that a quotation had been received for the purchase of a beach sanitizer for a total price of $21,708.80 and stated that the machine could be available for delivery within thirty days. Mr. Johnson reported that the existing sanitizer was old and frequently out of operation for repair. Councilman Weir recommended that the Council hold over consideration of purchasing the beach sanitizer until the next budget study session. Discussion followed. Kredell moved, second by Laszlo, to authorize the City Manager to purchase the Beach Queen, Model 200, with the optional equipment of three brush assemblies~ for the total purchase price of $21,708.80, authorize the expenditure of $10,000 in the Equipment I I I 6-12-78 I Depreciation Fund and allocating the additional funds for the purchase of the beach sanitizer. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz NOES: Weir ABSENT: Gray Motion carried ITEM "G" - OPTION TO LEASE - FIRST STREET BEACH RECREATION COMPLEX Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 2:00 o'clock p.m., May 31, 1978 for the Option to Lease the First Street Beach Complex Concession as follows: Jack W. Haley $500.00 I Councilman Weir referred to the additional amenities suggested in Mr. Haley's bid and expressed concern for the installation of a public telephone in the area. The City Manager rep~rted that the area previously designated for storage of recreation equipment would no longer be used for that purpose, therefore could be used for the storage of rental beach equipment. The City Manager further stated that if the Council accepted the bid for option to lease this complex a formal agreement would be presented to Council in the near future. The Council discussed estimated revenues to the City from this lease, and expressed a desire to study this item further. It was the order of the Chair with consent of the Council to hold this item over at this ,time for further study. LIABILITY CLAIMS - ADJUSTING and iNVESTIGATING SERVICES Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, presented a lengthy report relating to adjusting and investigating services for liability claims, and recommended that the City retain the services of an adjusting firm to perform those duties, which will result in an annual savings to the City. Mr. Kosmont outlined in detail the services that would be provided. Mr. Kosmont further stated that proposals had been received from three companies to perform the adjusting services. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to retain Brown Brothers Adjusters to provide the City of Seal Beach with adjusting and investigative services to maintain an effective claims control program, for the period of one year at a cost not to exceed $3,620, those funds to be provided from the self-insurance reserve fund. I " .' 6-12-78 AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray REPORT - MUNICIPAL PIER Motion carried Gary Johnson, City Engineer, presented an indepth report regarding the condition of the Seal Beach Municipal Pier and reviewed the maintenance III and construction work previously performed on the Pier since 1969. Mr. Johnson recommended that the present maintenance program and replacement of damaged pilings be continued and stated that an on-going investigation of the condition of the pilings would be conducted by Public Works personnel. Councilman Kredell presented a petition from residents opposing widening and commercial development on the Pier. It was the Order of the Chair with consent of the Council to receive and file the report from the City Engineer dated May, 16, 1978. REPORT - WORKER'S COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Kosmont, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report and stated that a letter had been received from the present Workers Compensation Administrator, Fred S. James, informing the city of increased fees for the 1978-79 contract year. Mr. Kosmont also noted several problems encountered in the processing of these claims. Mr. Kosmont reported that a proposal had been received from Brown Brothers Adjusters to administer the Worker's Compensation claims for total annual cost of $5800. Mr. Kosmont indicated it would be advantageous to have the liability and workers compensation claims administered by the same company.. Weir moved, second by Seitz, to approve the retention of Brown Brothers Adjusters as the City'S Worker's Compensation Administrator and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for fiscal year 1978-79 at a total cost of $5800. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried REPORT - BEVERLY MANOR RESERVOIR The City Engineer, Mr. Johnson, presented a detailed report on the condition of the Beverly Manor Reservoir and reviewed the maintenance program for the reservoir over the past years. Mr.' Johnson distributed pictures of the reservoir in its present condition for the information I I, 6-12-78 " I of the Council. Mr. Johnson recommended that a complete study for ,rehabilitation of the Beverly Manor Reservoir be authorized and further recommended the firm of James M. Montgomery, Consulting Engineers to perform the study. Mr. Johnson outlined the services that would be provided in the study and clarified that alternatives for the method of repair would also be addressed. The Council discussed the entire city water system and the services that would be provided by the study. Weir moved, second by Kredell, to authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with James M. Montgomery, Inc., Consulting Engineers, for the purpose of preparing a study for rehabilitation of the Beverly Manor Reservoir and that $18,700 be appropriated from the Water Fund for the study. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Weir NOES: Sei tz ABSENT: Gray Motion carried COUNCIL REPORTS and REQUESTS Councilman Kredell requested that a resolution be prepared for former Mayor, John Nescher. The City Manager reported that resolutions were being prepared for Mr. Nescher, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Neprud. Councilman Seitz requested information regarding safety administration as it relates to workmens compensation, requested the Council 'consider guidelines for per diem and lodging for city employees traveling to seminars and conventions, asked for a list of the Police Department personnel, and requested consideration of an Architectural Advisory Committee to review remodeling of buildings to provide for continuity of design. Councilman Kredell asked to be informed when city personnel would be out of town attending conventions and seminars. Mayor Laszlo asked that the Council consider increasing the oil barrel. Councilman Seitz asked that the list of warrants be included in the agenda packet. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Laszlo declared oral communications open from the audience. Adah Winters, 1507 Electric Avenue, complained about trash in the bus bench areas at Main and Electric and near Eisenhower Park, Council discussed the layover areas for buses and the number of buses at those locations. I I " "-6-12-78 I 6-17-78 APPOINTMENT - RELOCATION BOARDS OF APPEALS Mayor Laszlo appointed Joan Endres to serve on the Relocation Board of Appeals. The City Manager announced that Mr. Wilkinson, Assistwnt City Engineer, was leaving the City to assume a new position. The City Council wished Mr. Wilkinson success. ADJOURNMENT Weir moved, second by Kredell, to adjourn to Saturday, June 17, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. for budget study session. AYES: Kredell, Laszlo, Seitz, Weir NOES: None ABSENT: Gray Motion carried The meeting adjoumed at 11:20 p.m. ex-officio clerk of Ci ty Council APproved:~~ ,~/ Mayor ~ A"...,Q,,~I ; ~ l.ty Clerk Seal Beach, California June 17, 1978 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 10:00 a.m. with Mayor Laszlo calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Laszlo Councilmen Gray, Kredell, Seitz, Weir Absent: None I I I