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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
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June 12, 1978
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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
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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.
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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
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PROCLAMATION
Mayor Laszlo declared the twenty-one days, Flag Day through
Independence Day, June 14 through July 4, 1978 as "Honor America" days.
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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
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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."
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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