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replacement will be a smooth transition, and if a selection
can be made within thirty days of May 24th that will avoid
the expense of a special election, as has been done three
times since 1991. The City Manager stated that a staff
report will be provided the Council on May 24th outlining
steps and options for consideration.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Ybaben said he regretted hearing, the news of the
resignation of Councilman Doane. Councilman Antos concurred.
Mayor ProTem Yost stated he would miss Councilman Doane.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting until Monday, May 24th at 6:30 p.m.
By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:40 p.m.
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May 24, 2004
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tern Yost
calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Pro Tern Yost
Councilmembers Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben
None
Absent:
Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Mrs. Devine, City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet
in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code 54956.8,
54956.9 (b) and (c), and 54957.6 to discuss the items
identified on the agenda, a conference with the Real Property
Negotiator relating to the southeasterly portion of the
property commonly known as the Department of Water and Power
site, to confer with Legal Counsel relating to two cases of
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anticipated litigation, and to confer with the City's Labor
Negotiator.
The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. and
reconvened at 7:08 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Yost calling the
meeting to order.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council had
discussed the items identified on the agenda, there was no
reportable action taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
Larson moved,
p.m.
second by Antos, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
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Seal Beach, California
May 24, 2004
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
session at 7:11 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Yost calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor ProTem Yost
Councilmembers Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben
None
Absent:
Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development
Services
Mr. Dancs, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
Chief Sellers, Police Department
MS. Arends-King, Director of Administrative
Services
Mr. Vukojevic, Deputy City Engineer
Mr. Cummins, Senior Planner
Mrs. Devine, City Clerk
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Item "C", the I-405 MIS Study Presentation by Orange County
Transportation Authority, was rescheduled for the June 14,
2004 meeting as requested by the OCTA representative.
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Mayor ProTem Yost requested Items "K" and "P" removed from
the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, Councilman
Antos requested Item "T" removed, and a member of the
audience requested Item "V" removed. Mayor ProTem Yost
announced that anyone wishing to speak to those items should
do so under Oral Communications. Antos moved, second by
Doane, to approve the order of the agenda as revised.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5243 - COMMENDING KENT WEISEND KURAN -
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
Antos moved, second by Ybaben, to adopt Resolution Number
5243 as presented entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND
COMMENDING KENT WEISEND KURAN FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF
AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 5243 was waived. It was noted that Eagle
Scout Kuran was not present to receive the commending
Resolution.
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AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
RESOLUTION NUMBER 5244 - COMMENDING JONATHAN WILLIAM SHELTON-
EAGLE SCOUT AWARD
Mayor ProTem Yost read Resolution Number 5244 in full
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING JONATHAN
WILLIAM SHELTON FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE
AWARD." Antos moved, second by Yost, to adopt Resolution
Number 5244 as presented. The Mayor ProTem presented the
Resolution to Jonathan's brother, Michael Shelton, and
conveyed congratulations.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
I-405 MIS STUDY
The presentation of the MIS Study by the Orange County
Transportation Authority was rescheduled for the June 14th
meeting.
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NPDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
The Deputy City Engineer presented the National Pollution
Discharge Enforcement System interim report with regard to
the Public Works Department education plan for stormwater
pollution prevention.
As part of the City's Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Program, the Public Works Department needs to assist the
County of Orange reach its goal of 10,000,000 educational
visual impressions to the public, the intent is to educate
the public with regard to proper practices and methods to
prevent stormwater pollution which includes in part landscape
work, over watering, fertilizers, pet waste, automotive
repairs, car washing, litter, and general pollution
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prevention. In response, staff has developed Public
Education Materials to assist in educating the public
regarding pollution. A copy of the visual slide presentation
was included in the City Council agenda showing some of the
slides that are to be aired on SBTV3.
Mayor ProTem Yost pointed out that there are a number of
things that the City has done thus far with regard to water
quality, installed catch basin filters and screens, using a
PMIO compliant street sweeper, annual testing of street
sweeping debris, design of a debris boom net for the San
Gabriel River, and design of an urban run-off diversion
system to the West End Pump Station.
There being no objection, the staff recommendation to receive
and file the information presented was presumed to be
approved.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor ProTem Yost declared Oral Communications open. Mr.
Stan Anderson, Seal Beach, expressed appreciation to the
Council and staff for their hard work over the years, also
welcomed Councilman Ray Ybaben and City Clerk Linda Devine.
Mr. Anderson also thanked Councilman Doane for his leadership
and work with the Business Association during his tenure.
Mr. Anderson conveyed his hope that the new Council will look
toward the betterment of the entire City, complimented the
City Manager on the street improvements, and how nice Main
Street looks. He announced the ceremony to be held on
Memorial Day at Eisenhower Park to remember and support the
young men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, to also
bring attention to the new veterans plaque on the pier. Mr.
Jay Vandevelde, Seal Beach, made reference to the John Laing
Homes development on the Hellman property with regard to the
Gum Grove extension and the specific placement of the
pathway, gate, and fence, and requested information relating
to a specific plan or any plan if there is one. Ms. Joyce
parque, Seal Beach, congratulated Councilman Ybaben and the
new City Clerk, stating that change is always good. Ms.
parque stressed the importance for the taxpayers attend the
budget hearings in June, made reference to reduction of the
utility tax, and stated that if salaries are increased two
percent the utility tax should also be reduced two percent,
the highest revenue source is the utility tax, the second
highest is property tax, third is sales tax. Ms. parque
expressed her concern about beach cleaning and street
sweeping, and said she would like to see more streets
repaired in Old Town. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, asked the
total cost of the last election, her concern is with the need
to have open government to serve the people. Ms. Corbin
complained about the City's trash contract, and suggested the
Council not accept gifts, etc. Dr. Robert Goldberg, Seal
Beach, made reference to Item "P", revisions to the Personnel
Rules and Regulations, specifically Section 5, said he was
speaking as a professional in the field of medical evaluation
procedures, Board certified with the City of Los Angeles, his
concern being with the language in that Section, and offered
his two-page recommendation for suggested language changes.
Mr. Paul Jeffers, Seal Beach, thanked Councilman Doane for
his services to the City, also expressed appreciation to the
entire Council for their assistance with the Trailer Park
issues. There being no further comments, Mayor ProTem Yost
declared Oral Communications closed.
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CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report was presented.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
With regard to the speaker who referenced John Laing Homes,
the City Manager responded that staff has sent them a message
asking that they explore the road issue, the fence issue
remains open and has been referred to the Gum Grove group,
the City will help facilitate between the Gum Grove group and
John Laing Homes.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Antos made reference to the new rate increases by
Adelphia Cable, and asked for an informational report about
the reason for the increases. Mayor ProTem Yost announced
that budget workshops would be held on June 7th, 8th, and the
9th if necessary starting at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the
public, inviting all to attend. He mentioned that a letter
is going to be drafted to the State taking a position against
the issue of not being able to use volunteers for beach clean
up, suggesting that persons may check the Heal the Bay or
Surfline websites for additional information.
COUNCIL ITEMS
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
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Selection of Mavor
Mayor ProTem Yost declared nominations open for the position
of Mayor for 2004/2005. Doane moved, second by Antos, to
nominate Councilman Yost as Mayor. By unanimous consent,
nominations were closed.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben
None
Yost Motion carried
Councilman Yost was declared Mayor for 2004/2005 and resumed
the conduct of the meeting.
Selection of Mayor ProTem
Mayor Yost declared nominations open for the position of
Mayor ProTem for 2004/2005. Yost moved, second by Larson, to
nominate Councilman Antos as Mayor ProTem. By unanimous
consent, nominations were closed.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
Councilman Antos was declared Mayor ProTem for 2004/2005.
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SEAL BEACH FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Councilman Antos mentioned that the Seal Beach Friends of the
Library would like to sponsor a contest, at no cost to the
City, to solicit suggestions and select a City slogan, the
Friends would then submit the winning slogan to the City
Council for adoption. He noted that the City currently does
not have a slogan. Antos moved, second by Yost, to accept
the Seal Beach Friends of the Library proposal to select a
City slogan.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "G" thru "Z"
Larson moved, second by Doane, to approve the recommended
action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except
Items K, P, T and v, removed for separate consideration.
G.
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 Councilmembers
after the reading of the title unless
specific request is made at that time for
the reading of such resolutions and ordinances.
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H. Approved regular demands numbered 46111 through
46447 in the amount of $1,499,090.04, and ADP
payroll demands numbered 9806427 through 9806499,
10055913 through 1055983 in the amount of
$339,832.31 and authorized warrants to be drawn on
the Treasury for same.
J.
L.
I. Received and filed Monthly Investment Report for
April, 2004.
Adopted Resolution Number 5234 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #50146, PIER
STRUCTURAL REPAIR AND REHABILITATION, ENTERED INTO
BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND JOHN S. MEEK
CONSTRUTION, INC." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 5234 was waived.
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Approved plans and specifications for Seal Beach
Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway Intersection
Widening, project Number 49758, and authorized
staff to initiate the bidding process.
M. Adopted Ordinance Number 1524 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING TITLES
5 AND 9 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE". By
unanimous consent full reading of Ordinance 1524
was waived.
N. Adopted Ordinance Number 1523 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ADDING SECTION
7.05.120 TO THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS A DOG PARK AND
ESTABLISHING PERMISSIBLE USES OF THE DOG PARK". By
unanimous consent full reading of Ordinance 1523
was waived.
O.
Adopted Resolution Number 5235 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL'S
SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1397 (ESCUTIA), WHICH WOULD
ENACT THE LOCOMOTIVE EMISSIONS REDUCTION AND
MITIGATION PROGRAM." By unanimous consent full
reading of Resolution 5235 was waived.
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Q. Declared the District Four Environmental Quality
Control Board position vacant with the intent to
select a new member at the June 28, 2004 Council
meeting for the full term of four years.
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R. Approved an amendment to the Waste Disposal
Agreement with the County of Orange-extending the
initial term by three years, ending June 30, 2010.
S.
Approved a letter of support to the Orange County
Sanitation District to upgrade their waste water
system program, authorized the Mayor to sign said
letter, and received and filed the staff report.
u.
Adopted Resolution Number 5238 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH URGING CONGRESS TO REJECT ALL EFFORTS TO
WITHDRAW FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN OUR
NATION'S BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECTS AND TO
RECOGNIZE THAT FEDERAL SUPPORT IS' CRITICAL." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 5238 was waived.
W. Adopted Resolution Number 5239 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
ANNUAL LEVY AND,COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN,
AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S
REPORT FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1."
Adopted Resolution Number 5240 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.
1. "
Adopted Resolution Number 5241 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON."
By unanimous consent full reading of Resolutions
Number 5239, 5240, and 5241 was waived.
X. Adopted Resolution Number 5242 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND EMPLOYEE
ORGANIZATIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading
of Resolution Number 5242 was waived.
Y.
Approved the purchase of nine panasonic Mobile
Digital Computers for police vehicles and
authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with
West Covina Service group to provide CAD/RMS
service for said computers, to be paid from
existing grant funds.
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Approved the purchase of twelve TASER brand energy
weapons for the Police Department, a contemporary
"less-lethal" weapon option, purchased through
grant funds.
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "K" AWARD CONTRACT - MARINA DRIVE REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT
NO . 4999 1
Mayor Yost said he merely wanted to bring to attention of the
public that this project has come to fusion. Bids were
received until March 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. for the Marina
Drive Regional Trail, First Street to Electric Avenue,
Project Number 49991, at which time they were publicly opened
by the City Clerk as follows:
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All American Asphalt
Seguel Contractors, Inc.
So. Cal underground Contractors
Palp, Inc. dba Excel Pacing Co.
Orion Contracting, Inc.
Hillcrest Contracting
RJ Noble Co.
Alt. A with
Traffic Circle
$582,175.85
$586,792.00
$626,768.00
$647,809.90
$654,457.00
$681,409.34
$864,887.50
Alt. B without
Traffic Circle
$398,174.50
$406,681.00
$422,485.00
$476,491.85
$482,479.00
$476,315.00
$619,266.00
Yost moved, second by Antos, to award the bid for the Marina
Drive Regional Trail, project Number 49991, Alternate B, to
All American Asphalt; Inc. in the amount of $398,174.50 and
authorized the City Manager to execute the contract.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
None Motion carried
ITEM "P" RESOLUION NUMBER 5236 - PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS - POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION - REVISIONS
Mayor Yost requested consideration of the suggestions of Dr.
Goldberg. City Attorney recommend the Council adopt
Resolution Number 5236, then after the budget sessions
examine the language and forward the item to the Civil
Service Board, portions may need to go to the Associations.
Mayor Yost also noted his concern with the issue of
confidentiality as stated in the Dr. Goldberg letter. The
City Attorney explained that this is consistent with State
and federal laws, already applies to the City, it is merely a
question whether it needs to be emphasized in the City's
local rules, the suggested change can be looked at. Yost
moved, second by Antos, to adopt Resolution Number 5236
entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH ADOPTING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION." By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5236 was waived.
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AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson " Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
ITEM "T" RESOLUTION NUMBER 5237 - BUDGET AMENDMENT
ADJUSTMENT
Councilman Antos asked if this should be covered in the
upcoming budget session. The City Manager explained that the
increase in wages and benefits are due to the Lifeguard Chief
retirement, the Police Department participation in Homeland
Security Training funded with County grant monies, and an
unexpected increase in part-time wages in the Planning
Department funded with GIS inspection deposit monies and are
reflective of fiscal year 2003/04, the budget being proposed
is for the next two fiscal years. If this is approved,
Councilman Antos asked if Council will be able to determine
whether or not they can include part-time wages, etc. that
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have been added for the next fiscal year. The City Manager
explained that the proposed budget is a clean slate, the
Council will be able to look at part-time wages, etc. that
are in the budget in totality. Doane moved, second by
Ybaben, to adopt Resolution Number 5237 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 04-28 FOR
UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN SALARIES DUE TO RETIREMENTS AND GRANT
EXPENDITURES." By unanimous consent, full reading of
Resolution Number 5237 was waived.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
ITEM "V" - TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AUDIT
The City Manager noted that this is a report relating to an
audit of all the hotels in Seal Beach for Transient Occupancy
Tax compliance the first such audit, most facilities were in
compliance, the additional revenue realized is $10,914.
Mayor Yost made an exception for a public comment. Ms. Sue
Corbin, Seal Beach, expressed a concern that realty people
use houses/apartments as hotels and do not pay the bed tax.
Ybaben moved, second by Antos, to receive and file the audit
conducted by Moreland & Associates, Inc.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben. Yost
None Motion carried
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ORDINANCE NUMBER 1525 - AMBULANCE SERVICES
Staff mentioned that this is a technical amendment to the
County's Model Ambulance Ordinance. The City Attorney read
the Ordinance title. Antos moved, second by Yost, to
introduce Ordinance Number 1525 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF SEAL AMENDING CHAPTER 5.25 (AMBULANCE SERVICE) OF THE
SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Ordinance Number 1525 was waived.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
EXEMPTION TEMPORARY MORATORIUM TRAPEZOIDAL LOTS HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS - 212 - 14TH STREET
Mayor Yost removed himself from discussion of this item as he
resides on a trapezoidal lot. Mayor ProTem Antos assumed
conduct of the meeting.
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The Associate Planner reported receipt of a request for an
exemption from the temporary moratorium adopted by the
Council on February 9th, 2004 on building heights,
particularly third story construction, on trapezoidal lots,
at that time the Council decided to handle each case that was
then in the process on an individual basis. The owners of
212 - 14th Street requested an exemption from the moratorium
to enable them to build their house under the existing
provisions of the Municipal Code inasmuch they had approval
in concept from the Planning Commission and the Coastal
Commission before this moratorium was adopted, waiting only
for their building permits. Larson moved, second by Doane,
to approve the exemption for residents at 212 - 14th Street.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben
None
Yost Motion carried
Mayor Yost returned to the dais to continue the meeting.
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REOUEST FOR PROPOSALS - COURT MAINTENANCE FACILITY
MANAGEMENT - OLD RANCH TENNIS CLUB FACILITY
The City Manager presented the staff report, explained that
this is a new Request For proposal for maintenance and
operation of the tennis facility, fees and programs to
operate the club as a public facility with some incidental
privatization, etc. It was noted that in response to the
first RFP the City received only two proposals, neither met
the requirement to invest $250,000 in the capital
improvements needed to upgrade the facility for public
recreation use. It was mentioned that there is need to have
this process move forward to meet the deadline of September,
2004 dedication of the property to the City by Bixby Ranch
Company. Ybaben moved, second by Yost, to authorize staff to
solicit Request For proposals regarding court maintenance and
facility management of the Old Ranch Tennis Club Facility.
Councilman Ybaben expressed his support for the motion yet
disappointment that the City was not able to retain an
operator for the facility that would make the kind of
investment necessary, with the revisions to the RFP the City
should be successful with the second request.
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AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
VACANT COUNCIL SEAT - DISTRICT FIVE - OPTIONS
The City Manager presented the staff a report, noted that the
Council has two options to fill the vacancy, fill the
District Five vacancy by appointment'within thirty days, the
second option would be to hold a special election. If an
election were contemplated it would need to be balanced
against the cost of conducting same, a rough estimate is
$20,000, would require the newly elected City Clerk to run
the special election, and the Council operate with four
members for a lengthier period of time. The best estimation
at this point is one hundred fourteen days for the election,
November 2nd, 2004, with the new member of the Council being
sworn in on December 6th, under the option to fill the seat
by appointment, the ,Council would accept the resignation from
Councilman Doane, declare the office vacant, the City would
advertise the vacancy in the local papers on May 25th through
June 11th, accept letters of interest for the position
through June 17th, conduct interviews of the interested
persons on June 21 ,t and/or 2 2nd, thereafter administer the
oath of office. Councilman Antos said he would favor the
appointment process and recommend an article go into the
Golden Rains News with a District map, he would also request
some biographical information as well as a letter of
interest. Councilman Larson said he has spoken with Ms.
Osborn at the Golden Rains News and she will cover the
vacancy in great detail. Not wanting the Council to operate
with only four members, Councilman Larson favored the
appointment option. Councilman Doane described District Five
as Mutual 1 through 9 and west of St. Andrews Drive, Mutual 1
is split. Councilman,Ybaben inquired about the governing
boards of each mutual, it was decided that advertising in the
Golden Rains News would cover anyone that would have an
interest. Antos moved, second by Ybaben, to accept the
resignation of Councilman Bill Doane from District Five
effective May 24, 2004 at 11:00 p.m.
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NOES:
Antos, Doane, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None Motion carried
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Larson moved, second by Antos, to fill the vacancy by the
appointment process, using the timeframe outlined by the City
Manager.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost
None
Doane
Motion carried
PRESENTATION
Mayor Yost presented Councilman Doane with a Seal Beach City
Plaque and an engraved glass piece expressing the City's
appreciation for his service from 1998 to 2004. Councilman
Larson pointed out that Councilman Doane would be missed, he
has been a beacon of history of Seal Beach and historically
of what should be done correctly by the Council.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting in honor of Councilman Bill Doane,
until Monday, June 7th, budget study session at 6:00 p.m. By
unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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June 7, 2004
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Yost
Councilmembers Antos, Larson, Ybaben
None
One
Absent:
Vacancy:
Also present:
Mr. Bahorski, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development
Services
Mr. Dancs, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative
Services
Ms. Yostuya, Assistant City Manager