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2015 City Council Goal Setting Workshop
UPDATED GOALS and EMERGING ISSUES (AS OF 3115116)
The following is a series of tables listing the goals and activities as approved by the City Council in October 2013. The status for each activity has
been summarized using the following definitions.
• Complete — Work on the activity has been completed. (Note: Completed activities should be removed from the list.)
• In progress — Work on the activity has been initiated, but is not yet complete. There is an expected end date, even if it may take more than
one year.
• Ongoing — Work on the activity will be ongoing with no anticipated end date. (Note: If it is an ongoing expectation, it should be removed
from the list.)
• Not Yet Started — Work on the activity has not yet started. (Note: There are many legitimate reasons for not starting an activity, such as lack
of resources, lack of staff capacity, or the emergence of new priorities that became more important.)
• No Longer Relevant —Factors beyond the City's control have made the activity impossible or infeasible to complete. (Example: the OCFA
Ambulance RFP process)
Goal: Maintain and Improve Public Assets and Infrastructure
Activity
Status
Initiate pier improvements
Staff received direction from City Council to move forward and
obtain bid proposals to demolish structures at the end of the
Pier and make necessary repairs.
Develop the Department of Water and Power (DWP) property and park
In progress; Working with the Developer on finalizing the tract
site
map for recordation, vacating portion of First Street and
coordinating the submittal of working drawings for parkway
and street improvements.
Develop an alternate sand replenishment plan
In progress. Staff completed the grant application submittal
process and now waiting for the Office of Economic Adjustment
to respond with an update.
Work with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to mitigate
In progress; Staff is working with OCTA and Caltrans in
I -405 realignment impacts
reviewing the improvements plans, utility relocations, COOP
and agreements.
Execute the City's Capital Improvements Plan and Sanitary Sewer Master
Ongoing. Staff is currently working on updating the City's
Plan
Sewer Master Plan which will also include an updated Sewer
System Management Plan, a bi- annual Sewer System
Management Plan Program Audit, and a Sanitary Sewer
Overflow Emergency Response Plan.
Main street lighting improvements
Complete
Storm drain projects (Ironwood)
Complete
Replace perimeter wall along College Park East
Staff will performing a field study to identify ADA clearance
issues and should be completed by end of March 2016.
Identify alternatives for funding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Staff continues to search for grant opportunities
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Activity
Status
Identify a site and develop a new community pool
On September 8, 2014 City Council awarded a professional
Incorporated as
service contract to White and Westburg to determine the most
suitable site location and prepare a site design for a community
aquatic pool, including environmental assessment and
feasibility analysis. Staff is meeting with the Los Alamitos
School Board to discuss pool design alternatives and a potential
site location. Staff and the City's consulting team will continue
to work with representatives from the Naval Weapons Station.
Execute the Seal Beach Tennis Center site plan
On December 8, 2014 the City Council awarded a professional
services contract to Placeworks to conduct a public outreach
program and prepare site designs with costs for various
recreational programs and activities for the Tennis Center and
Bluebell Park. The design plan is in the final stages after
conducting several public outreach meetings with surrounding
residences. The consulting team will presenting a concept to the
Recreation and Parks Commission for their consideration.
Execute the Eisenhower Park site plan
City Council awarded the contract on October 12, 2105 to create
cost estimates and design specifications for underground
utilities, ADA access and installing new commercial grade tot
lot equipment
Complete the October 12 memorial
Complete.
Implement a multi-year facilities maintenance plan (based on the 20 -year
In progress.
facility needs assessment)
Obtain General Services Agency property for conversion to a park
Complete
Remove unsafe eucalyptus trees on Seal Beach Boulevard
Complete
Initiate Rule 20A undergrounding project
In progress. Two projects on Seal Beach Boulevard currently
identified. Both in design.
Goal: Maintain Public Safety and Quality of Life
Activity
Status
Analyze street parking in Old Town
Incorporated as
part of the comprehensive parking study. Goals
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Goal: Ensure Long Term Financial Stability
Activity
for si na a improvements have been identified
Continue to improve proactive code enforcement efforts
This is an on -going effort by the Neighborhood Services
Improve revenue generati on and collection of old debt
Division. Educational pamphlets informing residents of the most
Parking in lieu fees
common neighborhood and commercial area violations — such as
Evaluate operation of beach parking lots
RV's and trailers in driveways, trash bins, real estate signs and
water restrictions — will be inserted in the next Utility billing
Work with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) on the ambulance
No longer relevant. The County of Orange is now responsible
RFP process
for the ambulance RFP process
Prepare an ordinance for the regulation of a -cigarette establishments
Complete (Council adopted ordinance on February 10, 2014)
Prepare an ordinance regulating door -to -door solicitation
Ongoing (The City Attorney's office is preparing an ordinance
Investigate the need for traffic calming on Ocean Avenue to address
Complete
safety in crosswalks
Provide education to minimize or abate coyote nuisances
Complete — Creation of a Coyote Management Plan
Motorcycle Noise
A refresher presentation was given at a Police Department
Management Team Meeting regarding the criteria for
enforcement of modified exhausts. The sign board is
currently being utilized at strategic intersections as part of
the ongoing ublic education campaign.
Higher Visibility in Neighborhoods
During shifts above minimum staffing levels, or when activity
levels are at a minimum, officers have been completing paired
foot patrols of neighborhoods.
Goal: Ensure Long Term Financial Stability
Activity
Status
Continue to exercise fiscal discipline in decision making
Ongoing
Improve revenue generati on and collection of old debt
Ongoing
Parking in lieu fees
Have reached, and recorded agreements, with all past due
accounts. All past due accounts are in compliance with the
payment arrangements
Evaluate operation of beach parking lots
Evaluation complete. Transition of the beach parking lots from a
capital contract to a management contract is in process. Goals
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Activity
Status
Secure a tenant for pier restaurant
for transitioning entire operation back to the City have been
created and are currently in process
Conduct revenue audits of franchise agreements and transient
Franchise agreement have been reviewed and except for a minor
occupancy tax; improve collection processes
issue with the trash collection contract, all are in compliance.
Commission staff
Transient Occupancy Tax remitters are all in compliance.
Develop and gain approval for a Local Coastal Plan
Communication of the collection process to the payers has
improved remittance compliance to almost 100%
Review and update the City's financial policies
Ongoing
Develop reserve policies for enterprise funds
Reserves levels will be assessed as part of the rate studies that
are planned for the current fiscal year
Implement policies for subsidizing programs and services associated
Not started, requires discussion and Council direction
with user fees.
Use performance measures to help make financial decisions, such as
Not yet started
impact, effectiveness, efficiency, best leveraging of resources
Evaluate oil revenue opportunities
Work has been completed with respect to the current oil
producers. All producers have been identified and are paying as
required per Municipal Code. Staff is in the process of
identifying a company that could assist in additional revenue
recovery as determined by the previous oil consultant.
Analyze utility users tax revenues
Ballot measure approved by voters. Approximately 500 letters
have been sent to UUT remitters regarding the changes in the tax
rate and Municipal Code
Goal: Foster Economic and Community Development
Activity
Status
Secure a tenant for pier restaurant
Received direction to demolish the structures at the end of the
Pier and repair subsurface bracing, decking and install new
utilities.
Continue to develop relationship with the California Coastal
In progress. The next milestone is getting the historic Blue
Commission staff
Cottage approved by the Coastal Commission in January 2016
Develop and gain approval for a Local Coastal Plan
Staff is ready to proceed at City Council discretion
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Conduct analysis for reuse of the Bay Theater
Stalled. The property owner is not willing to sell
Focus economic development on key business areas (Boeing, Rossmoor,
Complete. These centers and complexes are at full occupancy.
Old Ranch shopping areas)
Currently working with property owners of Rossmoor to expand
Improve ease of navigation and use
the center with a fitness center along the rear of the property;
Update content more frequently by adding capability to perform
updates with City staff
Boeing is conducting major interior alterations to accommodate
Designate a single "webmaster°
the relocation of engineers from other facilities. Staff is
Candidate and Voter Outreach
accommodating Boeing's fast track obligations to create new
Add capability to conduct online citizen satisfaction surveys
offices through the plan check and permit streamlining process
Goal: Enhance Public, Media and Intergovernmental Relations
Activity
Status
Enhance communication /relationships with neighboring cities and
military bases
Ongoing. Currently working to secure land on the Base to
develop a community pool for both navy personnel and Seal
Beach residents
Enhance the City's website
Complete. New website launched
Improve ease of navigation and use
Complete
Update content more frequently by adding capability to perform
updates with City staff
In progress; Staff members are being trained
Designate a single "webmaster°
Complete
Candidate and Voter Outreach
In progress; developing a City Clerk webpage with links to
helpful resources related to the General Municipal Election
process.
Add capability to conduct online citizen satisfaction surveys
Complete
Conduct polling of residents on key issues
Complete. A survey was conducted as a part of the City's ballot
measure process
Enhance media and public relations
Ongoing
Improve relationship with Long Beach Transit
Complete
Schedule study session to discuss Seal Beach's 100th Anniversary
celebration
Complete; Centennial Committee established
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Goal: Enhance Organizational Development and Customer Service
Activity
Status
Develop an employee recognition program
In progress; employee committee will be developing a
Animal Care Center
recognition program for employees
Evaluate the current provision of information technology services
Ongoing.
Leverage existing technology to streamline the Agenda Management
In progress. Review of existing capabilities is complete,
Process
and research of applying workflow technology through
existing software programs is in process.
Emerging Activities
Activity
Status
OCFA — AB 1217
Completed
Animal Care Center
In progress;
Centennial
Centennial events have been completed. Final project to be
completed: time capsule.
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Activity
Status
Coyotes
Ongoing. Staff continues to monitor and implement a variety of
coyote education and abatement measures
Council Chamber Remodel
In progress. Project in design.
Pier Restaurant
In progress
Pool Project
In progres s. Negotiating with Navy Personnel to lease land
Tennis Center Project
In progress. Selected a Landscape Design Firm and conducting
public workshops
405
In progress. Project in litigation.
Downtown Parking Project
In progress. Working with consultant, connected to the existing
project. Creating a new City Council policy to create a new
permit process.
Alcohol Permits
Completed
Residential Height Limit
Ongoing
Water Conservation/ Drought
Ongoing
Bay Theatre
Ongoing
West Comm Negotiations
In progress
West Comm Dispatch Administrator Recruitment
In progress
West Comm CAD/RMS Project
In progress
Council Discretionary Projects
FY 14/15 complete. FY 15/16 in progress.
Entertainment Permit
In Progress. Completed a draft ordinance for administrative
approval
ICS Training — Employees/Council
In progress
Hazard Mitigation Plan
In progress
City Clerk Recruitment
Completed
Website — Mobile Devices Compatibility
In progress
Council Meetings — Mobile Devices
Completed. Devices are now able to stream meetings.
State of the City
Completed
Sharks
Ongoing. Continual monitoring and create and implement a
shark policy
Respond to Hurricanes Marie /Dolores & Tropical Storms Norbert /Odile
Completed
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Respond to Major Sea Lion Sickness
Ongoing
Respond to Major Tar Ball Incident
Completed
El Nino Winter Storm Prep
In progress
Manage Continuous Pool Equipment Failures
Ongoing
Unusual Weather/ Surf Patterns
Ongoing. Continual monitoring
Water/ Sewer Rate Study
In progress
Class/ Comp Study
Awaiting direction from CM
Property Management
In progress. Received firm names to talk with
Open Gov Transparency
Open Gov launched — on City website
LCWA Restoration — Synergy project
In progress. Conducting meeting with Synergy and reviewing
land acquisition contract
Oil Analysis
In progress
DA Investigation
Complete
WCC Mitigation — Noise Study
In progress
Beverly Manor Reservoir
In progress
SOOmHz Radio System
In progress
PD Retirements (4)
The following retirements have taken place within the past 12
months:
• Captain Tim Olson (July 2015)
• Sgt. Raul Ahumada (August 2015)
• Sgt. Ron La Velle (January 2016)
• Det. Gary Krogman (February 2016)
Potentially 1 -3 more retirements are anticipated during the 2016
calendar year.
The following promotions /staff changes have taken place as a
result of these retirements:
• Joe Miller: Promoted to Commander (Support)
• Michael Henderson: Promoted to Sergeant (Patrol)
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• Brian Gray: Promoted to Corporal
• Mariana Martinez: Promoted to Sergeant (Patrol)
• Michael Ezroj: Promoted to Sergeant (Patrol)
• Rick Ransdell: Assigned from Patrol to Detective Sgt.
Furthermore, due to Commander Bob Mullins remaining out on
extended IOD status, the following temporary assignments are
currently being filled:
• Sgt. Phil Gonshak —Acting Operations Commander
• Sgt. Michael Henderson — Acting Administrative
Ser eant/PIO
Joint Land Use Study (NWSB)
In progress; Staff working with the department of defense on
comp the a pplication
Planning Commission Training
Ongoing
City A torney Transition
In progress
SB Shores Refinance/Compliance Issues
In progress. Auditor hired, kick -off meeting to be scheduled
Police Department Recruiting
In progress. The Department's most recent recruitment resulted
in 2 officers being hired (Eric Hendry and Samantha Mathias)
and a 3,d police officer in the final stages of the hiring process. A
new recruitment process will begin in early March 2016, with 1
immediate hire expected as well as a 1 year eligibility list
established.
AB 2522 - Sick leave law, effective 7/1
Ongoing. Policy developed; tracking is ongoing
CalOpps Online Recruitment System
In progress
FLSA Audit Report
Analysis in Progress
Oran e County Civil Grand Jury Report (Redevelopment)
Completed
Orange County Civil Grand Jury Report (Drones)
Completed
Police Commander Recruitment
Completed — Commander Joe Miller was selected and began his
position on December 4, 2015.
Frontier Communications
In progress; Frontier Communications approved takeover of
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Verizon hardline by CPUC; staff evaluating steps to remedy
deferred maintenance.
Filming in the Community
Traditionally, filming in the City did not occur. However, recent
inquiries from the filming industry positioned staff to reassess
the possibility of allowing filming to occur, but with thorough
evaluation with a film permit process, which included
coordination with the Orange County Film Commission. Staffs
created a streamlined film permit application procedure and
permit issuance process that carefully evaluates the nature of the
film, site locations, time periods and traffic circulation. So far,
the City has welcomed two major film companies into the
community with extended time periods to complete their movies
Climate Action Plan
The City was awarded a SCAG (Southern California Association
of Government) grant to create a Climate Action Plan of locally
relevant measures to minimize greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
within households, businesses and local government operations.
The CAP will serve as the City's first step towards developing
long range comprehensive plans to move from current practices
to a more sustainable city as envisioned in Senate Bill 375 (SB
375) Sustainability Strategies, Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) Global
Warming and Solutions Act, and SCAG's 2012 -2035 Regional
Transportation Plan /Sustainable Communities Strategies. The
CAP will serve as a roadmap to reduce GHG emissions and
promote economic growth and increase quality of life
Joint Land Use Study
A Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a cooperative planning effort
between a military installation and the surrounding community,
designed to promote community growth and development that
is compatible with an installation's training and operational
missions. Specifically, the study will focus on describing the
active erosion of the City's beach front caused by Federal
navigation works construction during the 1940s. The man made
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construction of the jetties to help navigate naval warships into
the Seal Beach Naval Weapons station has significantly
disrupted the community's quality of life for Seal Beach and
diminished its capacity for recreation and protection of adjacent
structures. Staff recently forwarded the complete application to
our Federal representative
Incidental Entertainment Ordinance
For the past several months staff has been working in
conjunction with the City Attorney's office in creating an
incidental entertainment ordinance to permit local businesses the
opportunity to improve their economic viability while ensuring
the protection of the residential community from unplanned
nuisances
Ordinance on Donation Bins
Recently, cities have been challenged in court for prohibiting
clothing and other small item bins on private commercial
properties. In Seal Beach, Code Enforcement removed six (6)
such bins from shopping center and gasoline stations. Typically,
the bins are placed in parking spaces or driveways creating a
safety hazard and they are usually delivered and placed
overnight without any permission from cities. The draft
ordinance will address the placement of such donation bins that
will be in compliance with court decision
Ordinance Amendment to Address Marijuana Dispensaries
In anticipation of new legislation that will permit an individual
to grow Marijuana from a residence, staff — in conjunction with
the City Attorney's office — is working on a code amendment that
would address this issue
City Yard Certification Training
A recent assessment of the City Yard employees has determined
that all staff is out of compliance with OSHA safety rules and
regulation certifications for the past several years. As a result,
staff quickly organized the required training that will be hosted
at the Seal Beach City Yard where other surrounding cities can
send their employees for certification as well. The training will
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start next month and will last for the next 18 to 24 months.
The City will host mandatory workshops at the Yard provided
by the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA). The
following six training sessions have been scheduled for all full -
time and part -time City Yard employees:
12/15/15 Blood borne Pathogens /Aerosol Transmissible
Diseases /Fire Extinguisher Operation /Hearing
Conservation/Heat Stress
01/14/16 Environmental Safety
02/02/16 HAZWOPER — Operations Level/Refresher
02/16/16 Respirator Certification
03/01/16 Aerial Lift Operator Training
03/09/16 Backhoe Operator Training
The following eight remaining courses will be scheduled
between April 2016 and December 2016 to complete certification
requirements:
Confined Space Entry
CPR /AED/First Aid Safety
Electrical Safety for Electrical Workers
Forklift Operator Training
Lockout, Tag out, Basic Electrical Safety
Preventing Discrimination /Harassment
Traffic Control for Safe Work Zones
Trench & Excavation Safety
Unauthorized Items on the Public Beach
Staff sent a notice to all residents south of the pier between
Ocean Avenue and the beach notifying them that personal items
on the public beach must be removed before December 1, 2015.
In conjunction to coordinating the removal of items on the public
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beach, staff will be working with the California Coastal
Commission to develop a program that will allow residents to
purchase a picnic table similar to the memorial bench program
that the City currently manages
Historic Preservation Committee
On August 10, 2015 the City Council established the Seal Beach
Historical Preservation Committee with the goal of preserving
Seal Beach's history. Staff has been working with the committee
to establish goals and guidelines for the preservations of sites
that the committee feels add value to the community. Once
guidelines are developed, staff will work to implement the
program with property owners seeking to preserve valued areas
of the Seal Beach Community
Audit Projects
• Orange County Sanitation District — audit of charges,
recovery of several thousand dollars in over payments
from prior years.
• Voyager — fuel
• Sewer Service Area — confirm billing of sewer service
from other agencies
• Cleaning up tax rate areas with BOE — assures property
tax is received by correct entity
• FLSA
Cafeteria Plan Changes
Implemented a cash option
ACA Reporting Requirements
Monitoring and implementing
Pro pert Manager for Ironwood Property
Completed
AB1717 MTE Participation — prepaid wireless WT collection
In progress
Implementation of all UUT Changes
Completed
Seal Shores Refinancing
In progress
Class and Comp RFP
Completed
Automated Meter Infrastructure
Ongoing
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Heron Pointe Refinancing
Completed
Parking Project
• Convert ABM from a management contract to a cash
contract — approximately $160,000 savings
• New permit design
• Permit reading equipment testing
Municipal Resources — Oil and Gas Audit
Completed. Revenue recovery from prior years
Open Gov Implementation
In progress
Paramedic Deployment
In progress. Monitor OCFAs paramedic deployment analysis for
service delivery impacts. No immediate impacts on the horizon.
Maintaining dialog for any future potential impacts
OCFA Centennial Contribution
Completed. Participated in all events and provided consultation,
inspection, and response services for fireworks display
Homeless Liaison Efforts
• Homeless Liaison Officers continue to monitor for issues,
and recently is working with the business complex at 5th
and Pacific Coast Hwy regarding a current transient issue
High Profile Cases
• On Thursday, March 26th, Seal Beach Police
Detectives arrested a suspect for attempting to sell a
fake diamond. The suspect contacted a Seal Beach
business to post an advertisement for a $29,000
diamond being sold for $9500. Detectives answered
the ad and conducted an undercover operation,
ultimately resulting in the apprehension of the
suspect.
• On May 24th, a citizen called the Seal Beach Police
Department and reported a suspicious older male
and a teenage girl sitting in a car together. Prior to
officers arriving, the teenage girl exited the car and
the suspect Fled the area. Interviews with witnesses
revealed the suspect approached the girl on the Seal
Beach Pier and offered to give her a ride in his
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convertible. The girl accompanied the suspect to his
car, where he offered her alcohol, displayed a large
amount of cash and asked her to join him at his
condominium. Two citizens, who had been
watching the suspect and the girl, intervened and
told her to get out of the car. The suspect became
verbally confrontational with bystanders and fled
before officers arrived on scene. The suspect, later
identified as Michael Lux (64, Los Angeles), was
currently on Federal Probation for robbery. He was
also alleged to be a sexual predator because of a
history of sexual assaults and rape. Lux was
positively identified after the incident in Seal Beach
and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He has
since surrendered to federal authorities. The
Orange County District Attorney's Office has filed
charges against Lux.
• On July 161', Seal Beach Police Detectives arrested a
juvenile suspect for assault with a deadly weapon
with a tire iron two weeks prior. The suspect was
identified after video footage of the crime was aired
on local news outlets and an anonymous tip was
made. No booking photos or information for the
suspect was released due to his being a juvenile.
• On August 11th, the Seal Beach Police
Investigations Bureau arrested a transient (44 year
old Michael Anthony Wieczorek) accused of
committing, eight fraudulent check offenses that
occurred at the Seal Beach Target between July and
August of 2015. The total loss experienced by
Target is greater than $2,700. Wieczorek is believed
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to have created and passed over 50 fraudulent
checks throughout both Orange and Los Angeles
Counties. At the time of his arrest and inside his
vehicle, Wieczorek was in possession of
methamphetamine, stolen credit cards, fictitious
checks, and a fully operational identity theft /check
printing station. The seizure of these items and this
arrest undoubtedly prevented countless other
citizens from being victimized.
• On September 3rd, the Sea] Beach Police Department and
US Secret Service arrested eight individuals during
"Operation Money Wash ". Many of these suspects are
either members or affiliates of the criminally organized
"51 Nothing But Trouble Gangster Crips" and the "52nd
Hoover Gangster Crips." This group is responsible for
more than 140 separate crimes in over 50 cities. Over
$100,000 worth of counterfeit bills has been seized
nationally. Our Secret Service partners advised us they
first observed these counterfeit twenties as early as 2013
and they have been found throughout the country and as
far away as Jamaica. Although this started with
counterfeit bills, many of the suspects involved have
substantial and violent criminal histories. After several
months of investigating by the combined efforts of the
Seal Beach Police Department, Cypress Police
Department, Los Alamitos Police Department and the
United States Secret Service, "Operation Money Wash"
was completed. Search warrants in 15 separate Los
Angeles County locations were executed by over 200 law
enforcement officials. The day culminated in a joint press
conference with the United States Secret Service and
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representatives from multiple agencies who assisted in
the operation
McGaugh Programs and School Safety
• Over the course of the last year, Cpl. Mike Ezroj
was designated as the McGaugh School Liaison
Officer.
The Police Department has been proactive in
emphasizing safety around school buses. Patrol
checks have been done around the bus schedule,
the signboard has been used to remind motorists to
stop for red flashing lights, and McGaugh has been
monitored during peak traffic hours.
• Police Department employees have joined other city
employees in engaging with students and staff at
McGaugh through a variety of programs, including Red
Ribbon Week, Read Across America, and through
presentations on internet safety
Philanthropic Efforts
. In August 2014, members of the Seal Beach Police
Department took part in the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge during the last summer concert in order
to support ALS research. Participants were
encouraged to donate online.
• In July 2014, the Seal Beach Police Department
teamed up with Macaroni Grill for a Tip -A -Cop
fundraiser. Proceeds from the fundraiser were
donated to CHOC Children's Hospital for the
neurological program in support of a student from
McGaugh.
In October 2014 and October 2015, the Seal Beach Police
Department team participated in the COPSWEST BBQ
Competition, where they raised $1000 each year for a
charity of their choice. In 2014, monies were raised for
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the Seal Beach Animal Care Shelter and in 2015 monies
were raised for the non - profit organization Honoring Our
Fallen
Bicycle Safety and Theft Prevention
The Seal Beach Police Department has authored bicycle safety
pamphlets and periodically has public service announcements in
the Sun Newspaper about bicycle safety. Additionally, they
have partnered with Pedego Seal Beach to occasionally give
presentations at monthly meetings regarding bicycle safety and
theft prevention
Centennial Celebration — PD Participation
In honor of the Centennial year, the Seal Beach
Police Department purchased Centennial badges at
no cost to the city. All employees have been
wearing these badges throughout the year. The
badge was also entered in the "Best of COPSWEST"
competition for 2015 and won an award for Best
Badge.
• For the first time in years, the Seal Beach Police
Department hosted an Open House as part of the
Centennial celebration. The event hosted hundreds of
visitors and was a great way for the department to
interact with the community
Community Crime Prevention Outreach
The Detective Bureau is currently coordinating an internet safety
presentation per the request of St. Anne's Church.
Preparedness Drills
A tsunami drill and awareness week will take place in March
2016
Community Engagement
The Seal Beach PD's Ford Explorer was featured in the 2016 Ford
Police Car Calendar.
The 2016 Seal Beach Public Safety Awards Luncheon is
scheduled for April 13, 2016
Police Department Vacancies
• Current Vacancies /Recruitments
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o
There is currently one vacancy in the
detention center for a Senior CSO and a
recruitment is imminent.
o
A succession plan is in place, as a few
retirements are expected within the next
year.
o
1 Police Officer Vacancy (expected to be
filled within the next month)
o
Police Officer Recruitment beginning in
March 2016
Employee Committee
o
An employee committee has been
established comprised of one employee per
department. Goals include discussing and
developing solutions to a variety of internal
and external issues such as improvements to
customer service, technology improvements,
mentorship program, etc.
Time Capsule
o
In progress; The time capsule is the last
centennial project desired by the centennial
committee; no date has been selected for the
installation
Pop -up City Hall
o
Staff will man a booth at all major city
events to highlight services /programs and
projects undertaken by the City, as well as to
obtain feedback from the public. The first
manned booth will take place at the 2016 Be
Healthy Expo
Big Belly Solar Recycling/Trash Compactor
o
In progress; utilizing the shared AB939
grant from the County with Los Al and
Cypress, the City was able to procure 5 solar
trash compactors that will be installed at
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locations desired by the Council; Staff is
currently working with each
Councilmember, as well as Leisure World
staff to complete the installation and
required training to operate and maintain
the units
Labor Negotiations
o Staff has begun the process of bargaining
with OCEA, SBSPA and Mid-Managers
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