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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2013-03-25 Seal Beach California March 25, 2013 The adjourned closed session meeting of the City Council for this date was cancelled due to the lack of items in need of Council's consideration. ity Jerk and ex-officio clerk Of the City of Seal Beach Seal Beach California March 25, 2013 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Miller calling the meeting to order in the City Council Chambers and Mayor Pro Tem Deaton led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor/Chair Miller; Council/Board Members: Deaton, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan City Staff: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney/General Counsel I Jill R. Ingram, City Manager/Executive Director Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Lieutenant Bob Mullins, Seal Beach Police Department Lieutenant Chris Pierce, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Jim Basham, Director of Community Development Patrick Gallegos, Administrative Manager Linda Devine, City Clerk/Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES The City Manager noted that a copy of the revised non-binding letter of interest and draft term sheet for item H (desalination project) was placed on the dais and copies were available at the City Clerk's desk. Councilman Shanks pulled item "H" and Councilman Sloan pulled item "E" from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. Deaton moved, second by Shanks, to approve the agenda as amended. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried I PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS * Poseidon Resources Desalination Facility — Presentation (item H) Scott Maloni, Vice President of Poseidon Resources (Surfside) LLC provided a brief presentation on the proposed Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Facility. Mr. Maloni stated the non-binding letter of intent/interest would allow those agencies signing the letter would be included in the discussions of the project and there is no commitment until there is a formal agreement. • Page 2 - City Council 03/25/13 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Miller opened oral communications. Speakers: Carl Steckel, Metropolitan Water District, Orange County (MWDOC), offered to evaluate/review the Poseidon project with the City; Pat Ross, Pansy Circle, provided more hand-outs regarding smart meters and global warming; 11 speakers opposing the Poseidon project and 1 speaker in support; Joyce Parque, 6th Street, continued to request to have a professor from Stanford University provide an evaluation of the City's pensions; Seth Eaker, 13th Street, promoted Run Seal Beach — stated the Seal Beach Chamber supports agenda items "D" and "E" and no position on item "H"; Nicole Stewart, Old Town, expressed her support to the improvements to the tennis center and requested that the serving of wine and beer be brought back. There being no other speakers, Mayor Miller declared oral communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Quinn M. Barrow, Esq., City Attorney No report at this time. CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager The City Manager introduced OCFA Battalion Chief Marc Stone (assigned to Seal Beach). COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Deaton stated that St. Patrick's Day in Old Town was successful and thanked everyone involved. CONSENT CALENDAR Sloan moved, second by Shanks, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar as presented, except for items "E" and "H" pulled for separate consideration. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried *A. Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular City Council meeting of March 11, 2013. *B. Ratified the Demands on City Treasury. Warrants: 97320-97546 $643,933.21 Year-to-Date: $21,690,897.20 Payroll: Direct Deposits & Checks $370,988.18 Year-to-Date: $5,669,684.69 Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year-end accruals. *C. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report: February 2013. *D. Adopted Resolution No. 6361 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL CONFIRMING THE CHANGE IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETINGS" (confirming the meetings of the Planning Commission shall be held the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. commencing on April 3, 2013). *E. This item pulled for separate consideration. (Shanks) *E. Edison License Agreement: Bike Path and Edison Park — Adopt Resolution No. 6362 authorizing the City Manager to renew the license agreements with Southern California Edison (SCE) and approving Budget Modification No. 13-09-05 for $2,550 in additional funds to provide sufficient funds to extend the agreements. *F. Adopted Resolution No. 6363 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR ARTERIAL & LOCAL STREET RESURFACING PROJECT NO. ST1202 & ST1204" (approving the plans and specifications; awarding a contract to RJ Noble Company in the amount of $613,974.63; authorized the City Manager to Page - 3 City Council 03/25/13 approve contract changes in the amount of $65,000; and approved Budget Modification No. 13-09-03 for $318,000 in additional funds). `G. Adopted Resolution No. 6364 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" (Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) - Measure M2 Program) - approved Budget Modification No. 13- 09-04 for $10,671.20 in additional funds for the Environmental Clean-up Program. *H. This item pulled for separate consideration. (Sloan) *H. Proposed Huntington Beach Ocean Desalination Project (Poseidon Resources (Surfside) LLC) — authorize the City Manager to sign a non- binding letter of interest for the proposed project. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "E" / RESOLUTION NO. 6362 / EDISON LICENSE AGREEMENTS / EDISON PARK / SEAL BEACH BICYCLE PATH (Sloan) Councilman Sloan pulled the item to indicate how much the residents enjoy both the park and bike path. Councilman Levitt received clarification that the agreements were for 5 years. Sloan moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6362 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) FOR THE SEAL BEACH BICYCLE PATH AND EDISON PARK" - authorizing the City Manager to renew the license agreements with Southern California Edison (SCE) and approving Budget Modification No. 13-09-05 for $2,550 in additional funds to provide sufficient funds to extend the agreements. With no objections, Mayor Miller called for a recess at 8:29 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ITEM "H" / PROPOSED Huntington Beach OCEAN DESALINATION PROJECT / POSEIDON RESOURCES / NON-BINDING LETTER OF INTEREST (Shanks) After the Council deliberated the item; Levitt moved, second by Shanks, to authorize the City Manager to sign a non-binding letter of interest for the proposed Huntington Beach Ocean Desalination Project (Poseidon Resources (Surfside) LLC). PUBLIC HEARING No items at this time. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS No items at this time. NEW BUSINESS No items at this time. Mayor Miller recessed the City Council to the Successor Agency meeting. 111 SUCCESSOR AGENCY MATTERS Chair Miller called the Successor Agency meeting to order at 9:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Shanks moved, second by Deaton, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar as presented. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried 1. Approved the Minutes of the Successor Agency to the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency meeting of February 25, 2013. Page 4 - City Council 03/25/13 2. Ratified the Demands on Successor Agency Funds. Warrants: 115-117 $300,710.70 Year-to-Date: $1,964,480.20 Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year-end accruals. Chair Miller recessed the Agency to closed session. The Legal Counsel stated that the Agency Members would meet to discuss the item identified on the closed session agenda: Item "3" — Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation - Government Code §54956.9(c) — 1 case. Chair Miller reconvened the Agency meeting; there was no reportable action taken; and with no objections, adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Mayor Miller reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:16 p.m. STUDY SESSION — SEAL BEACH TENNIS CENTER — FUTURE VISION PLAN The City Manager began the study session stating that a contract with Kevin McArdle Consulting was approved by the City Council to manage the tennis center and to perform an evaluation of the facility and operations (strategic plan), a contract with Richard Fisher Associates was approved to prepare a Parks and Community Services Master Plan, and there will be more meetings and community input. The Assistant City Manager indicated the goal for the study session is to establish a future vision for the tennis center to be achieved by 2020 using the strategic plan for the tennis center and the citywide Parks & Community Services Master Plan — gave details of the physical facility and a brief history and 2012/13 accomplishments and improvements — provided a summary of the community input survey results. Kevin McArdle, consultant/tennis manager, presented the Council with the three potential options: • Option 1 — Premier Regional Tennis Center o Primarily regional membership based; o Extensive tennis activities (operate all 16 courts); o Moderate facility usage by general public; o Lowest initial City improvement costs; and o Closest to self-supporting. • Option 2 —Tennis & Community Space o Balanced membership/resident users; o Reduce tennis courts to 10-12 & enhance fitness activities; o Increase accessibility to the general public; o Moderate initial City improvement costs; and o Moderate operation costs. • Option 3 — Community Park & Tennis Center o Primarily resident users; o Neighborhood park amenities (reduce to 6-8 tennis courts); o Primarily recreation activities; o Largest overall facility usages; o Highest initial City improvement costs; and o Ongoing operation costs. The recommendation from the tennis manager would be option 2 to better service all residents; increase use by residents; increase overall facility use; promote overall health & fitness; strong financial support base; and continue to serve current tennis members. The next step would be to develop a strategic plan; incorporate staffing structure into FY 13/14 budget; develop staff/management plan & initiate recruitment process; hold public meetings in the community to determine "Community Space"; and develop a plan to more effectively use available space. The City Council discussed the options. There were 6 public speakers. Page - 5 City Council 03/25/13 It was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to move forward with the recommended option 2 (tennis & community space). ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Mayor Miller adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:15 p.m. to Monday, April 8, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. /iA A A_1,/11.11 City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: I /t= ayor - Attest: aA i,. ILs City C -rk i