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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2011-08-02Seal Beach, California August 2, 2011 Mayor Levitt called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 12:13 p.m. at the Seal Beach Fire Station No. 48 located at 3131 North Gate Road. Mayor Levitt led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Levitt Council Members: Deaton, Miller, Shanks, Sloan Also present: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager /Public Works Linda Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the Council may take action on items if the Council finds that. This item came to the Council's attention after the posting of the agenda; and the item requires immediate action. The City Attorney recommends that the Council make those findings and add urgency agenda item `A" to the agenda. Sloan moved, second by Shanks, to approve the agenda as amended. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Levitt opened oral communications. There being no speakers, Mayor Levitt closed oral communications. URGENCY AGENDA ITEM (added 08/02/11) ITEM "A" / RESOLUTION N UMBER 6171 / BANK OF AMERICA / AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS Miller moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6171 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA, AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE SIGNATURES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE CITY TO CLAIM UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 6098" - the action is needed due to the change in personnel. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "B" / ORDINANCE NO. 1612 / AB 26 AND AB 27 Levitt moved, second by Deaton, to introduce first reading of Ordinance No. 1612 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH TO COMPLY WITH PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND TAKING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ". (Riverfront Redevelopment Project) The City Attorney read the title for the record and indicated that a full comprehensive analysis of AB 26 and AB 27 with a Page 2 - City Council 08/02/11 recommendation as to whether or not the City should "opt in" to prevent the dissolution of the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency will be presented to the Council at the August 8th meeting prior to the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1612. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried COUNCIL ITEM "C" Council Goal Setting/Team Building Workshop - Dave Morgan, Facilitator, CPS - Human Resources Services. The City Manager opened the session stating that this is an opportunity for the City Council and City Staff to: • Clarify goals and priorities; • Set a foundation for a successful team to benefit the community; • Have better understanding of roles and responsibilities; • Help staff to focus to complete goals and be accountable to the Council; • Be proactive and less reactive to issues; • Use as a planning tool in the budget process The City Manager introduced Dave Morgan and Connie Phillips who facilitated the Goal Setting/Team Building process. The Facilitator provided an overview of the process and areas for discussion and consideration: • How will Seal Beach be successful at the district level and citywide; • Long term plan for future to help in the budget process; • Help Council look at the big picture; • Have clear expectations and direction from Council; • Areas for Council discussion for district level and citywide: • Reflections of past accomplishments and what still needs improvement; • Look forward to next 3 to 5 years - opportunities and threats; • Gap analysis between preferred future and current reality; and • Roles and responsibilities - improve effectiveness for Council and City Manager - what are the needs from both to be successful. • City Manager will make a concluding statement; • Council and Management Team will meet September 8th for joint session Look Back - Reflection of past accomplishments: • Improvements to CPE (College Park East); • Maintaining small town atmosphere; • Limiting height of homes in Old Town (2 story vs. 3 story ballot measure); • Image not becoming like larger beach cities; • Main Street improvements; • Pride - strong identity of Seal Beach; • Low crime; • Not annexing communities of Rossmoor or Sunset Beach; • Efforts to control types of businesses in City; • Relationship with school district; • Pier and beach; • Beach clean -up efforts (Save Our Beach volunteers); • Lions Club anti - graffiti campaign; • Re- paving of Old Town streets; • Active tree committee /group (environmental); • Leadership (does not happen by accident); • Second generation return to raise families in City; • Community has opportunity to express their concerns and needs; • Council clearing -house to solve problems; • Recreation programs 1 1 Page 3 - City Council 08/02/11 Look Forward - Opportunities and Challenges in next 3 to 5 years (Citywide and Districts): Opportunities - Districts: • Intersection at 22 Freeway and Studebaker Road; • Beat cop presence; • Sand replenishment - consider lawsuit with government; • Main Street most attractive (small town feel) to draw visitors; • More community policing; • Lampson improvements; • Tennis Center be more of a community center with a pool; Hellman property restoration; Best use of DWP property (Bay City Partners - proposed Ocean Place project) Opportunities - Citywide: • Community connection; • Police department needs to connect more (operationally) with city hall; • Police be more helpful on non - emergency situations (Mayberry like); • New chief focus on Council needs; • Community pool; • Continue budget process; • Provide access lane on pier for handicap and elderly; • Restrooms at the end of pier; • Clean pier surface; • Access for Leisure World residents to Old Town and shops; • Better knowledge of Council's role regarding emergency preparedness; • Neighborhood watch; • Flooding areas in City; • Funding for bike path (605 Freeway); • Condition of PCH (deteriorating); • Future of leases - River's End and Ruby's Challenges: • Code Enforcement; • Vacation rentals; • Parking issue (permits and patrol); • Relationship with Coastal Commission; • Garage issues (converted to living space); • Jail (mid -year analysis); • Newspaper racks • Steam cleaning of sidewalks on Main Street; • Outside agencies; • GSA property (General Services Administration - Electric Ave. Railroad right -of -way); • Storm drains in CPE (Ironwood); • Relationship with JFTB (Joint Forces Training Base - Los Alamitos); • Police overtime; • RV parking issue; • Non - conforming structures; • Alleys (utilities); • Enhance service with existing staff and volunteers; • Mansionization - Hill area Gap Analysis - priorities prefe rred for future (2016) and current realitv: • More community activities; • Main Street - more attractive for shopping and dining (lighting); • No vacation rentals (too disruptive to neighborhoods); • Develop the DWP site (park); • Better aesthetics for CPE; • Community pool at the Tennis Center; • Improve relations with JFTB; Page 4 - City Council 08/02/11 • Clean pier; • City Manager celebrate 5th anniversary with City; • Improvements complete for 1st Street parking lot, restaurant, and bike trail; • McGaugh pool closed and recreation center with pool at Marina site; • Hellman property (wetlands) improved with visitor center; • Navy base secure; • Traffic on PCH improved; • Be known as "Green City" with green industry; • More proactive code enforcement; • Merchants support a shuttle system for Leisure World residents; • Be known as "Safest City in US "; • Dedication of a grocery store in Leisure World Center; • Completion of CPW (College Park West) sound wall along freeway; • No RV's parked in yards; • Edison Park have top of the line baseball park *Individual Council Member priorities to achieve" District 1 - Deaton: 1. Eliminate vacation rentals; 2. Main Street beautified; 3. DWP site issue completed; 4. Sand replenishment issue (east beach and Surfside) District 2 - Sloan: 1. Safe City (zero crime); 2. Intersection functional (Studebaker and College Park Drive); 3. Grocery store in Leisure World District 3 - Shanks: 1. McGaugh pool relocated; 2. McGaugh tennis courts re- paved; 3. DWP issue solved; 4. 405 Freeway work finished District 4 - Miller: 1. Beautification of Lampson Avenue completed; 2. Recreation center at the Tennis Center; 3. JFTB issue resolved; 4. Police department part of the City District 5 - Levitt: 1. Green City (paperless); 2. Proactive code compliance throughout City; 3. Shuttle for Leisure World residents to get to Old Town Roles and Responsibilities - 1) Council effectiveness, 2) expectations of Citv Manager, and 3) what the City Manager needs from Council: 1) Council Effectiveness: ✓ Brainstorm collectively through goal setting twice a year; ✓ Work together; ✓ Civility at meetings; ✓ Respect public; ✓ Webpage upgrade - easier access to agendas; ✓ Meet with staff regarding agenda items prior to Council meetings; ✓ Meet weekly with City Manager; ✓ Prioritize requests and issues; ✓ Change meeting date to 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (Planning Commission 2nd and 4th Wednesdays) Page 5 - City Council 08/02/11 2) Council expectations of City Manager: ✓ Weekly meetings for updates and clarification on issues; ✓ Not overwork or burnout; ✓ Limit weekend contacts from Council unless an emergency; ✓ Improve weekly update 3) City Manager needs from Council: ✓ Input on format of Council weekly memo /newsletter; ✓ Build a working relationship with Council; ✓ Direct and clear expectations; ✓ Mutual respect; ✓ Understanding that City Manager serves the needs of 5 Council members equally; ✓ Encourage to meet weekly to keep connected; ✓ Keep open communication; ✓ Keep big picture in mind; ✓ Need time to work on Council priorities; ✓ Empower staff and motivate to get their professional recommendations; ✓ Give staff the benefit of doubt to their constituents concerns; ✓ Partner with Council to deal with community challenges; ✓ Build consensus with all groups in Seal Beach to make difference; and ✓ Work together to continue to be successful Facilitator closing remarks: • Work together positively and not lose focus; • Continue to respect each other; • Do not lose the energy of Council and staff; • Council has the power and impact towards public issues; and • Establish a community newsletter Next Steps: Staff will meet and bring back recommendations to Council on the goals and priorities. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the Mayor adjourned the City Council Goal Setting/Tam Building meeting at 4:20 p.m., to Monday, August 8, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. "Note: Special Meeting - Redevelopment Agency - August 8, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. Ar ity lerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Mayor Attest: A"f& f �,Ilv( City Clerk