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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2005-09-12 Seal Beach, California August 22, 2005 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for this date was canceled by action of City Council on December 13, 2004. dtr~4 [l~;! Ity ler and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach I Seal Beach, California September 12, 2005 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in adjourned session for a Workshop on Global Budget Priorities at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Antos calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Antos Council Members Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost I Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mrs. Devine, City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Antos declared Public Comments open. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, stated the concept of prioritizing the budget with needs is not new and the only way to get the projects done is to make cuts is each department; there was over $7 million paid in the pension fund; should get the county to reimburse the City for Sunset aquatic park sewer fees; Leisure World should not have two representatives on the Council. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, said that there should have been better noticing to the public regarding the workshop; tax money is not being used wisely; City Manager has tied his salary to the police department raises; should make warrants available for public to review; believes that the City does not have the required Local Coastal Plan or a committee that meets regularly and could be fined; and she is against the fact that the taxpayers are providing Council with food during their meetings. There being no further I comments, Mayor Antos declared Public Comments closed. Mayor Antos clarified that a Local Coastal Plan was submitted to the Coastal Commission and it was returned to the City to address some areas concern in the plan. The City staff is dealing with those concerns and will be resubmitting the plan for final approval. The City Manager indicated that the City received a grant from the Coastal Commission to cover some of the costs incurred to develop the plan. ~,,,,,', ~,' 09-12-05 I CITY OF SEAL BEACH GLOBAL BUDGET PRIORITIES In the presentation by Councilman Ybaben three of his concerns were pointed out: 1) Need to clarify the city's financial status and priorities, 2) Why is Council asked to raise revenue, and 3) What is true financial health of the city. He stated that he would like to see the budget reports in a format that is easier to understand, it is confusing when you see the cash reserves exceeding $25 million and then are asked to impose taxes on the residents. Councilman Larson disagreed with the format being confusing. Councilman Ybaben continued saying that Council needs to understand the current status and condition of city assets, functions, and services; assign priorities that city staff can implement; and communicate actual financial conditions to the public. In summarizing Councilman Ybaben presented a table where he rated the current projects and the resources allocated along with a table rating the services that the city provides. His recommendations for Council to consider would be to use this type of rating system to: 1) establish priorities and give staff direction, 2) review and reallocate financial resources to match priorities, 3) identify areas that need long term planning, and 4) identify short term actions consistent with priorities. I The City Manager stressed the need to have a balance of all projects; you cannot put all the resources in one area. The five-year plans and costs are updated in the budget analysis, budget in brief, and the audit. In 2001 the Council approved a budget and fiscal policies, in the policies it was established that enterprise funds are self-sufficient and should be run like a private sector business in that direct and indirect costs should equal the rates, also the policy set up specific reserves and reserve funding levels. When the funds are over and above the reserve level staff will make recommendations for additional projects to be funded for Council approval. In 2004 the priority set during the budget session was street improvements and with the flooding in October there was a shift at the mid-point budget review for storm drain improvements., The City Manager pointed out that the City organization's salaries are in a downward spiral - not including benefits the general fund salaries in 2002 was $5.4; 2003 was $5.3; 2004 was $5.2; and unaudited 2005 $4.9. The City employees' associations have worked with the City and when the City was going through some financial difficulties they did not take a salary increase and the staffing went from 99 to 78 employees and had to do some restructuring of departments. I The Director of Administrative Services gave a brief report on the types of revenue funds and the use of each fund, refering to the two-year budget, pages 28 through 31. The property tax, sales tax, utility tax, and other general revenues can be used at Council discretion - most of those funds are used for the day-to-day operation of the City. Special revenue funds can only be spent on the things that the fund was set up for and cannot be transferred for other use, these funds would be for street lighting, air quality, Measure M, etc. Redevelopment Agency funds are separate from City funds and are used for projects dealing with the RDA and 20% is earmarked for low and moderate housing. Enterprise funds are generated partially from user fees and are used for water and sewer. Public works projects are based on what is projected on a monthly basis from the state. The Director gave the Council an updated analysis report on the undesignated fund balance projection indicating that the City is meeting their goals of the fiscal policy also pointing out the one-time revenues. Future revenues have not been projected in the analysis report or the possibility that the State initiates Proposition 1A which would allow the State to borrow from the cities not knowing how or when the state would pay back the funds they borrowed. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer gave an updated Capital Improvement Master Plans/Need Assessment Funding Status report explaining what projects are fully funded, partially funded, and projects that are unfunded. He gave the Council a list of projects that have been completed from 2001 to present and gave them a progress report on current projects. He pointed out that at the mid-point budget review is when Council can allocate any additional funds towards any of the projects. The infrastructure deteriorates on a curve not a straight line and as soon as it reaches a certain point the need is greater. 09-12-05 The City Manager gave an example that when the City was able to eliminate a mechanic when it was approved to purchase newer equipment. When you make an investment on capital improvements then the city can reallocate some of the operations resources. Council Comments: . Need to keep in mind that Council cannot co-mingle the funds. . Council had agreed that if the voters did not want to pay for tree trimming and sidewalks then general fund monies would not be used to fund the projects. I . General fund money can be used at the discretion of the Council. . Grant funds are for specific projects and if not used are returned. . What percentage of the CIP projects is funded by grants - response: in the past it would be almost 99% of the project costs but that is not the case currently. . What is the cost to the City to maintain the beach - City pays on average $700,000 a year. . Should consider giving the beach back to the State, give swimming pool back to school district, and get rid of the dog park. The cost for running these should be up for discussion during the budget sessions. . The people of Seal Beach created five Council Districts for a specific purpose. Consider every aspect of the budget for the best of the City. I . i . The reports are understandable by the Council and the public, the Director receives awards for the reports. . The projected revenues and projected needs will need to be addressed so that more general fund monies flow into the unfunded projects. . Need to continue to stay on course and fix the priorities. The City Manager interjected that Council needs to communicate with the community what would generate more revenue when Council makes decisions over land use. The policy discussion is very important. . Future decisions on what is the best revenue source need to be addressed. . People in Seal Beach do not want big box stores or parking meters. . Would be helpful and useful if the community was made aware of the budget and needs forecast of the City. . Do not create new taxes or raise taxes would be open to other forms of revenue and get support from the residents. I . Information is available and we have an open government and open financial information but the community does not seem to understand. The City Manager explained that you make an effort to get the message out one person at a time. The Council is the first line of communication to the community and can carry most information to the people. · Budget hearings are held but people do not speak up. ,<-.,., 09-12-05 . Suggested that the two documents handed out by the finance and public works departments be available to the community and put on the City website also give to the newspapers. . Should also include the salary comparisons with the county and other cities. I The City Manager reminded Council that in the shift of philosophy that police officers should be out in the field and civilians should do paper work made a tremendous change. Also the ten-year contract with Orange County Fire Authority is coming due and there will be an increase in costs of services. . Need a mechanism to help give staff direction as to what the priorities would be at the next budget session. . Would like to review the budget and make some cuts so when funds become available can better allocate to unfunded projects. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Antos adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. ~~ [~, City Clerk and ex-o icio clerk of the City of Seal Beach I Approved: ~~ Mayor Attest: ~1lq. 1J11U11> ity Clerk Seal Beach, California September 12, 2005 I Mayor Antos called the Adjourned Joint Closed Session of the Seal Beach City Council and Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency to order at 6:38 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. . ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Antos Council/Agency Members Levitt, Ybaben, Yost Councilman Larson arrived at 6:44 p.m. Mr. Bahorski, City Manager/Executive Director Mr. Barrow, City Attorney/Legal Counsel Mrs. Devine, City Clerk/Secretary Absent: Also present: 09-12-05 Mayor Antos advised that this would be the time for members. of the public to comment on the items identified on the agenda. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, stated that the budget session at 5:00 was enlightening and would like to see the information on the City's website and also she hopes the Council will do the right thing for the citizens of Seal Beach in regards to the Zoeter issue. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, made statements not related to the agenda items and stressed that she would like the Council to act as one city and not as five separate districts. There being no other speakers oral communications was declared closed by Mayor Antos. I The City Attorney announced that pursuant to the Brown Act the Council/Agency would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation - Rodi Properties v. RDAlCity of Seal Beach, OCSC Case No. 04 CC 10649 and to confer with legal counsel - anticipated litigation, Government Code 54956.9(b). CLOSED SESSION The Council/Agency adjourned to Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room and reconvened to the Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in Adjourned Joint Close Session to discuss the items on the agenda and no reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Redevelopment Agency Chairman Ybaben, with consent of the Agency adjourned the RDA joint closed session to 6:30 p.m. on September 26, 2005 if deemed necessary. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council/Agency to adjourn the Adjourned Joint Closed Session at 7:03 p.m. I Approved: ~~ ~ Mayor Attest: Jyy/)q ~Oj~/ City Clerk ' I '''''.~ ~.~" ,.,I. .~ .... ; Seal Beach, California September 12, 2005 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Antos calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Antos Council Members Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works Sergeant Olson, Police Department Mrs. Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Yost requested item "J" be removed from consent calendar for separate consideration. Mayor Antos stated that due to the large number of people present to speak on item "N" he would like to reorder the agenda to place item "N" before Council Items. Yost moved, second by Ybaben, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION / STORM WATER 101 The Director of Public Works pointed out that the seven-minute video titled "Storm water 101" would remind the audience (over 100 people in attendance) what everyone can do to prevent pollution and that the ocean begins at your front door. The video will be posted on the City website and will be played on SBTV channel 3. I ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications open. Founder's Day Committee members were present to highlight the events: Mrs. Carla Watson - parade, Mr. Jim Derry - tennis tournament, Mr. Perry Watson - golf tournament, Ms. Emily Frazier - dinner dance, Ms. Ann Tuler - greenbelt festival, Ms. Jo Dawson - sidewalk sale, Mr. Eddie Montana - entertainment, and Mr. Vie Grgas - fund raiser information. Speakers regarding item "N" - Grace Community Church parking lease proposal - in support were: Pastor Shoemaker, Mr. Tom Merrill, Mr. Travis Green, Ms. Kathy Berry, Mr. John Grant - oppose to proposal: Mr. Bill Ayres, Ms. Reva Olson, Mr. Woody Woodruff, Mr. Roge~ West, Ms. Lisa Woodruff, Mr. Mark Lupesco, Mrs. Gail Ayres. Other speakers: Ms. Seretta Fielding - regarding storm drain projects, Ms. Sally Champlain - supporting item "J" - ban smoking at beaches and parks - healthy lifestyle no smoking on beach, Mr. Jim Walker representing S.TAM.P. supports item "J", and Ms. Joyce Parque, spoke about the budget workshop, website information, property tax revenue source, and urged Council to close down the RDA. There being no other speakers, Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager announced that the City's palm trees would be trimmed starting on September 13th. "':"'. 09-12-05 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Ybaben announced that all the documents were signed to transfer the trailer park from L1NC Housing to the Seal Beach Affordable Housing Corporation (SBAHC) and escrow should close on September 15th. Councilman Yost announced he would be holding a Town Hall meeting on October 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Wilson Library to discuss the RE;lgency Center (Pavilion) and storm drain improvements in preparation for the rainy season. Mayor Antos informed Council that he sent a letter to Orange County Supervisor Silva asking I for his assistance in helping a Seal Beach resident with a county matter. ITEM "N" / JOINT USE PARKING AGREEMENT / GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH The Director of Development Services stated that the complete proposal is included in the staff report along with the section of the Main Street Specific Plan dealing with parking and traffic. He went over the major points of the offer: total of 126 parking stalls in three separate city-owned parking lots; spaces used exclusively for Grace Community Church on Sunday between 7:30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. and 60 spaces on 8th Street in the evenings between 5:00 p.m. to 1 0:00 p.m.; and one time payment of $300,000 for a term of 25 years with two options of 5 year renewal. He stated that staff has listed in the staff report some concerns that Council would need to address such as the commitment of public parking spaces for private use for 25 years and the potential for other offers that the City would get which would restrict more spaces in the beach areas. Council comments: After having to deal with long-term commitments made by past Councils, which at the time made sense fiscally would not want to make a decision to accept the $300,000 for a 25-year commitment that could tie the hands of future Councils. There are more pitfalls than benefits in accepting these funds. Would be more likely to approve a one-year trial. The church should have had community meetings and gotten their input before coming to the Council. Not willing to make a 25-year commitment for future Councils. The parking in the City is a first come first serve basis. Would have to offer the same parking consideration to other organizations whether religious or not and would be difficult to achieve equity. The Council needs to give the City Manager direction to continue to negotiate with the church or not, 25 years or even 10 years is too long of a commitment. The other concern is the fire authority parking in the lot the church would like to use, city employees use the lot, and the merchants on Main Street purchase permits for their employees to park in that lot. The City has a current agreement with the church for parking spaces. Anyone can purchase a beach parking lot permit. The money offered was not the important part of the decision. I Council consensus was that the term of 25 years was not reasonable for future Councils to deal with. Levitt moved, second by Larson to reject the proposal and encouraged Grace Community Church to work with the community to resolve the parking issue. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried With no objection, Mayor Antos declared a recess at 8:41 p.m. and reconvened. I the meeting at 8:55 p.m. COUNCIL ITEMS SAVE OUR BEACH / BEACH AND RIVER CLEAN-UP (YOST) Councilman Yost introduced Steve and Kim Masoner representing "Save Our Beach", a non-profit 501 (c)3 corporation dedicated to improve the water quality along the Southern California coastline. Steve gave a brief background on the monthly beach clean-up activities and how this brings water quality awareness to the community, it started in conjunction with the State's Coastal Clean-up Day in "$1,;""..."",.: '),;;,:"t>~..,. 09-12-05 September 1998 with hundreds of volunteers participating over the years. Students receive service hours and scouts receive points for their badges. Yost moved, second by Larson, to authorize staff to provide support services for the monthly beach clean up by the community group "Save Our Beach" formalizing existing practice by the City. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "M" Yost moved, second by Ybaben, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar except for item "J" removed for separate consideration. I I C. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council Members after the reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such resolutions and ordinances. D. Approved the minutes of the City Council Adjourned and Regular meeting of August 8, 2005. E. Approved regular demands numbered 53119 through 53857 in the amount of $3,087,286.09; payroll demands numbered 53009 through 53118, in the amount of $216,635.19, 53416 through 53507 in the amount of $222,641.67, and 53647 through 53735 in the amount of $245,767.14; and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. F. Received and filed Monthly Investment Report for July, 2005. Adopted Resolution Number 5373 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY THE AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CITY COSTS TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND NECESSARY DISCRETIONARY ACTION STAFF REPORTS FOR THE REGENCY CENTER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5373 was waived. G. H. Adopted Resolution Number 5374 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND WEST ORANGE COUNTY WATER BOARD TO INCREASE BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5374 was waived. I. Adopted Resolution Number 5375 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM AND OVERALL ANNUAL GOAL OF FIVE PERCENT (5.0%) FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006, FOR ADOPTION AND SUBMISSION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CAL TRANS)." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5375 was waived. K. Adopted Resolution Number 5376 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH . l '!'~' 09-12-05 APPROVING THE AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DATANET SOLUTIONS FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5376 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "J" - ORDINANCE NUMBER 1538/ BEACH AND PARK SMOKING BAN (YOST) Yost moved, second by Larson, to adopt the introduction and first reading of Ordinance Number 1538 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING TOBACCO-FREE AND SMOKE-FREE PARKS AND BEACHES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1538 was waived. The City Attorney read the title in full for the record and stated second reading and adoption will be at the September 26th Council meeting. Council concerns were the posting of signs regarding the non-smoking at the beach and parks and have a dedicated smoking area and how this ordinance would be enforced. The City Manager stated that this would be similar to enforcing the dog park requirements; there will be a two-week period where violators will get warnings then after that would receive an infraction - citations. The beach goers and park users would tend to remind the violators of the ban. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING ITEM "M" / 2005-2006 SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESF) GRANT Mayor Antos declared the public hearing open to consider acceptance of the State COPS funds and the allocation thereof. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing had been advertised as required by law, and reported no communications was received for or against. The City Manager stated that the public hearing is a requirement for receiving the 2005/2006 SLESF grant of approximately $100,000 to enhance law enforce such as community policing efforts and training. Mayor Antos invited members of the audience wishing to speak to this time to come to the microphone and identify themselves for the record. There being no speakers, Mayor Antos declared the public hearing closed. I Yost moved, second by Larson, to accept the 2005/2006 Supplemental Law enforcement (State COPS) funding of approximately $100,000; that the established SLESF be authorized to accept such funds; and authorize the Chief of Police to expend the funds for police personnel to enhance frontline community policing and problem solving; related technology equipment, and training exclusively dedicated to community policing efforts. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I NEW BUSINESS CITY HALL / HOURS OF OPERATION Mayor Antos requested this item be placed on the agenda so that Council would be able to discuss the concerns of customer service and hours of operation at City Hall. The City Manager stated that currently City Hall is open 52 hours a week, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday with employees working non-uniform schedules. The issue of employee work schedules and customer service is not a new concern and said -"'~:;,f ~:"i#"'~ 09-12-05 I that it was suggested by Interim City Manager Don Mcintyre back in 2001 that City Hall hours be reduced to a 40-hour schedule citing scheduling problems and inter-departmental communications as a primary reason for the change. In 2002 Council deliberated this issue during the budget session citing the advantages to a traditional 40-hour work week: all employees would be working the same schedule, reduced utility costs, and would address the community frustration of customer service. The disadvantages discussed were: employee morale could be impacted, eliminates early hours for contractors and those purchasing annual parking permits, and could be disruptive to those community members accustomed to the extended hours. The City Manager noted that the employee morale is affected by other factors that are more important than flex schedules; one suggestion for dealing with the issuing of the annual parking permits is to open one Saturday. The perceptions about hours of operation, staffing, and employee hours of work have existed for years. Council consensus was to change the hours of operation to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all City Hall employees work the same schedule for a trial period of time that the City Manager will be able to determine what impacts this change would have on the community as well as overall customer service. Ybaben moved, second by Yost, to change the hours of City Hall operation to 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday for a trial period, length of trial period would be determined by City Manager. The City Manager would provide Council with a report on the impact of the change of City Hall operation hours, employee 40-hour workweek schedule, and customer service. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I CITYWIDE MAIL BALLOT / CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION The City Clerk provided Council with information regarding how to cut the rising cost of elections with some alternative options for running City elections. It was pointed out that more of the voters in Seal Beach are moving toward voting by mail and/or registering as permanent absentee voters. The state has moved the 2006 primary election to June making the City's March election a stand-alone election and this means that the City would solely incur all the costs. Using a citywide mail ballot election would cut costs and eliminate the need for polling places and poll workers. It was also noted that more detailed information was provided in the staff report. The City Clerk indicated that Seal Beach is the only city in Orange County that has not consolidated with the county holding the elections in November of even years. By consolidating future elections with the county the city would share the costs of the elections with the other cities and the county would be responsible to setting up polling places and poll workers. This change would take some City Charter amendments to move the date of future elections and to extend the term for the City Clerk and Council members in Districts two and four by an additional eight months. Another cost saving consideration would be to use a simple majority to declare the winner, if Council would prefer to continue with the run-off process it was suggested to use mail ballot elections for the run-off. I Council comments: Would support consolidating the future elections to November and to use a citywide mail ballot in the March 2006 election. The City Clerk answered the question regarding run-off elections stating that one of the three last run-off elections the top vote getter prevailed as the winner in the run- off. There were a lot of problems in the last election using the new voting machines. Not sure that the community would be ready to go to a citywide mail ballot; they like to the polling place and get their sticker saying they voted. Make one change at a time, consolidate with county first. There were problems with the voting machines in the last election and caused confusion and long lines. Commend the City Clerk for bringing new ideas to the Council for consideration. 09-12-05 Larson moved, second by Levitt, authorizing the City Clerk to prepare the necessary documents to implement a citywide mail ballot election for the March 2006, place the necessary City Charter amendments on the March ballot to consolidate future City elections with the County of Orange to be held in November of even years extending of terms for Council representatives in Districts Two and Four and the City Clerk by eight months, and retain the City nun-off concept using mail ballot elections. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben Yost Motion carried I ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting to September 26, 2005 to meet at 5:00 p.m. for workshop on the City of Seal Beach Emergency Operations Plan with training in what Council's role would be during emergencies and to meet inClosed Session if deemed necessary at 6:30 p.m. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Cit Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach Approved: 4..L 4~ Mayor Attest: ~~kr fJJJ/ll/,n1 City Clerk I I '" ..._,......"...~..," ;><;"'1>"-""'._< , e