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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2011-04-13Seal Beach California April 13, 2011 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in a Closed Session at 5:08 p.m. with Mayor Levitt calling the meeting to order. Mayor Levitt stated that this would be the time for members of the public to comment on the item identified on the agenda. There were no speakers. CLOSED SESSION ITEM "A" / PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT, GC §54957 / TITLE: City Manager The City Attorney announced that the Council recessed at 5:55 p.m. and will reconvene after the study session. The Council reconvened the closed session at 9:37 p.m. No reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the Mayor adjourned at 9:52 p.m. to Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. to meet in closed session. r J114 A/a L t4k I City Clerk City f Seal Beach Approved: Mayor Attest: Lz" City Clerk Seal Beach California April 13, 2011 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in adjourned Budget Study Session at 6:05 p.m. with Mayor Levitt calling the meeting to order and Mayor Pro Tern Miller leading the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Levitt Council: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan City Staff: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, Acting City Manager Chief Jeff Kirkpatrick, Seal Beach Police Department Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works Robbeyn Bird, Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer Mark Persico, Director of Development Services Chief Joe Bailey, Seal Beach Marine Safety /Lifeguard Department Linda Devine, City Clerk Others present: 5 City employees and 14 community members Page 2 - City Council 04/13/11 BUDGET STUDY SESSION • Staff Review /Summary - Replacement pages to the proposed budget were given out with updates to the different accounts (no other changes will be made to the proposed budget - all final changes will be in the budget document for adoption) • Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Budget - Director of Administrative Services reviewed the accounts of the Redevelopment Agency: Low - Moderate Income Housing, Riverfront Capital Projects, and Debt Service. Status of RDA: Governor has currently given up on eliminating the RDA but there maybe some reform; the City has not taken any resident property through eminent domain; and was directed by Council to not incur any further debit. • City Attorney's Budget - The City Attorney provided Council with an executive summary explaining the pie chart in the proposed budget document and outlining proposed cost savings measures by creating a billing system to better define general and special services. • Water and Sewer Accounts - Director of Administrative Services explained the enterprise funds. • Capital Improvement Program - Presentation - Director of Public Works presented the 5 Year CIP (draft copies available for review are in the City Clerk's office and the Mary Wilson Library): • Accomplishments from Fiscal Year 2009/2010: Building & Facility (4 projects) - $6,591,000; Parks (3 projects) - $172,000; Storm Drain (1 project) - $1,760,000; and Streets & Transportation (10 projects) - $8,286,000 [not listed were the 2 ARCO issues and the West County Connector] • Current Projects in Construction: There are 7 projects not in the draft CIP. • Proposed 5 Year CIP: FY 2011/12 - $20.1 million and FY 2012/13 - $4.3 million; total recommended 5 Year CIP - $35.9 million; Unfunded needs identified total $102 million; Listed the 7 Operational Areas (Divisions): Beach & Pier ($3,640,000) - Buildings & Facilities ($5,450,000) - Parks ($75,000) - Sewer ($10,300,000) - Storm Drains ($2,000,000) - Streets & Transportation ($5,612,000) - Water ($8,850,000) [breakdown per year in draft document in City Clerk's office] • Description of Funding Sources: General Fund (12.0 %) - Measure M (1.4 %) - State Gas Tax (0.5 %) - Prop 42 Traffic Relief (1.2 %) - Sewer Fund (53.5 %) - Water Fund (11.5 %) - In -Lieu Fees & Impact Fees (3.7 %) - Grants (16.1 %) With no objections, Mayor Levitt called for a recess at 8:34 p.m. and reconvened the study session at 8:43 p.m. • Council Comments /Questions • Budgeting zero overtime for the jail is not realistic; • Departments will have to live within their budgets - not budget amendments; • Need more information regarding the jail and tennis center • Public Comments • Jim Caviola, Ocean Avenue, requested $100,000 for trees on Main Street - improve the first impression off of PCH into Main Street; • Erik Dryer - Goldman, Seal Beach Chamber President - resident Yale Circle, expressed appreciation for the current support from the Council and staff - requested to share the police sub - station at the entrance to the pier as a visitors center; • Rob Jenke, owner of Javatini's on Main Street, would like to see beautification of Main Street to help business owners and "welcome" designation sign; Page - 3 City Council 04/13/11 • Esther Kenyon, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Director, commended staff for the tremendous work they do and also stated the need for better landscaping and lighting on Main Street; • Mario Voce, Catalina Avenue, stated his support for trees in Seal Beach; • Robert Goldberg, Clipper Way, submitted a list of questions regarding the proposed budget document: questioned the way the carryover projects are recorded, having trouble following the money, uncertainty of next year's economy, use funds undesignated reserves, and not put off the needed projects; • Seth Eaker, 13th Street, supports the improvernent of lighting on Main Street, continue supporting chamber events, and would like to see part of the City's TOT (transient occupancy tax) being designated to the Seal Beach Chamber; and • Paul Christianson, Guava Avenue, inquired about the 405 project and supports trees on Main Street. The acting City Manager concluded by stating that staff will review the Community Input forms and other recommendations and develop recommendations for the Council to consider on the scheduled April 26th Budget Study Session. The Council recessed the study session at 9:11 p.m. to reconvene the closed session. L ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the Mayor adjourned 10:00 a.m. to meet in closed session. at 9:52 p.m. to Friday, April 15, 2011 at City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: —< Mayor Attest: L4i�zz City Clerk E