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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2011-04-26Seal Beach California April 26, 2011 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in a Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Levitt calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Levitt Council Members: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan Also present: Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, Acting City Manager Linda Devine, City Clerk 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 No reportable action was taken. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in adjourned Budget Study Session at 5:10 p.m. with Mayor Levitt calling the meeting to order and Councilwoman Deaton leading the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Levitt Council: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan City Staff: 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 11 community members BUDGET STUDY SESSION Capital Improvement Program - The Director of Public Works emphasized what was presented at the last study session: The Capital Improvement Program identifies the projects for the next 5 years - funding for the individual projects are formally approved within the annual budget document (only first year) - beyond year one the CIP is a planning document. Carryover projects from FY 2010/2011 are projects awarded but not completed before July 1, 2011 (there will be 7 projects). • Community Input Forms & Community Correspondence - The Director of Administrative Services provided a summary of the Community Input forms submitted: Beach planters on side of pier; strip palm trees on Seal Beach Blvd; bury electrical lines on Seal Beach Blvd; free WiFi access on Main Street; trees and planters on Main Street; study on rock revetment in Surfside; City pay for Surfside's portion of the federal beach erosion control project; increase partnership with Seal Beach Chamber; Marina Park improvements; and implement $5 charge for Dial -a -Ride program; AQMD funds to pay to install EV charging stations; and eliminate $5,000 of City funds for State of the City Luncheon. Page 2 - City Council 04/26/11 Budget Changes - The Director of Administrative Services provided information on the changes that were made on the proposed budget and how the numbers have changed - current revenues over expenditures is $103,700 and had a chart showing the list of vehicle replacement in 2010/2011 budget and a list of the department vehicles scheduled for replacement in 2011/2012. With no objections, Mayor Levitt called a recess at 6:35 p.m. and reconvened the study session at 6:45 p.m. • Detention Center (Jail) - The police chief presented an overview of the jail operations stating the sole purpose for funding the Seal Beach jail /detention center is to keep cops on the streets and in and around the neighborhoods and businesses - background and timeline of the reopening of the facility was given to the Council. Seal Beach Tennis Center - The acting City Manager went over the history of the tennis center operations stating that a letter was sent to the City from the Old Ranch Country Club indicating an interest to discuss with the City the possibility of entering into a mutual lease or purchase of the tennis facility (the school district would continue using the facility for the tennis team) - the City is still subsidizing the tennis center at around $75,000 per year due to the economy, discretionary expenses (contract manager - $60,000; janitorial services - $25,000; pest control- security - lighting - $25,000; landscaping - $50,000; and utility costs - $36,000), ongoing repairs to the facility, and membership is dropping (the sport has seen a drop in popularity). With no objections, Mayor Levitt called a recess at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened the study session at 8:35 p.m. Council Comments /Suggestions - • This is the year to make cuts and live within the adopted budget (departments) and not use reserve funds; • Need to review the facilities needs assessment report to determine some of the CIP projects; • Continue status quo running of the jail /detention center but on probation for 6 months, explore the new booking fee restitution, and questioned the feasibility of the "Pay -to- Stay "; • Should wait until the new police chief is hired before making any decisions to close the jail; • Consider having a City impound lot where cars are towed - could reimburse residents whose car were impounded in error; • Would like to consider converting the tennis center into a recreation center for the youth, not only for College Park East but the all residents of Seal Beach; • Need to consider contracting out mechanic work services to help with emergency City vehicles to support the part -time mechanic; and • Would like staff to consider the $5 per ride using credit card and /or coupon book. Public Comments - • Carla Watson, Catalina Avenue, indicated that the residents wanted to keep the tennis center for sentimental reasons but urged the Council not to sell the land; • Jim Caviola, Ocean Avenue, reiterated his desire to plant more trees and more trees would be good for the environment; • Esther Kenyon, Seal Beach Chamber, stated her appreciation for the budget process and encouraged the Council to consider the beautification of Main Street; • Robert Goldberg, Clipper Way, provided a handout with his comments regarding the Dial -a -Ride program, EV charging stations, and City's State of the City Luncheon; Page - 3 City Council 04/26/11 Mike Buhbe, Central Way, indicated his support of the $5 per ride concept and encouraged Council to keep the jail open; Bill Ayers, Central Avenue, submitted written opinion: close the jail and tennis center and create a "City Police Commission" to study the financial aspects of the police department (operating costs and overtime). ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the Mayor adjourned the Budget Study Session at 9:00 p.m. to Monday, May 2, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to meet to continue the 2011 Budget Study Session and to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. it Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: _ &-,� Mayor Attest: zx,�4, LJxI" City Clerk n I