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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2004-07-15 7-12-04 / 7-15-04 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Yost announced that Mr. Cummins, Associate Planner is moving to Arizona and he would like to adjourn the meeti~g in his honor to say thank you for his excellent service to the City. I It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn the meeting until August 9th, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.'to meet ~n Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 4i M /~J//;( /)W;JU Ci y lerk and x-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach Approved: tV Mayor Attest: ~~ '/YI01J . City C 'erk I Seal Beach, California July 15, 2004 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 1:14 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben None Absent: Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Devine, City Clerk I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Yost declared Public Comments open. Ms. Reva Olson, Seal Beach, inquired about why the jail is not making money, asked if the City has an up-to-date emergency plan, and would still like information about the in-lieu parking. The City Manager responded that the Finance Director would respond to her regarding the finance questions, the City Attorney noted in the Main Street Specific Plan the in-lieu parking program started in 1998 and it is in compliance with the law, and Mayor Yost said that emergency plan would be reviewed. Mayor Yost declared Public Comments closed. COUNCIL ITEM The City Manager introduced Dr. Richard Garcia, RJA 7-15-04 Management Services, Inc., the moderator for the Goal Setting/Team Building Session. Dr. Garcia asked the Council to share their proposed goals then find common ground to set the City Goals. Dr. Garcia said he would submit a report outlining the outcome of the session to the City Manager, the report will be presented to the Council, then the Council will review the Goals and Objectives agreed to at the session, the City Manager would then set a time line as to when those objectives will be met for Council approval at a regular meeting. I Indicated summary Goal Setting/Team Building Session as follows: Members of the Council were provided paper to create a "four- square exercise" that reflected a personal accomplishment most proud of, professional accomplishment most proud of, why you sought this office, and most important thing you would like to accomplish before leaving office. Statements made: * * Make a better Seal Beach Stay alive Most important is water quality and quality of life Maintain Seal Beach Fix streets and infrastructure Make unique but keep it small and distinctive Seal Beach needs an identity - create Keep a balanced City Physical - feeling of unified City of Seal Beach Look at other ways to get things done SAME - what does that mean - need to be specific as to what you want - does not mean status quo - means improvements that are compatible Way to do business - custom situations and solutions uniform rules Staff works more efficient Roles - Council sets policy, determines goals, and are accountable to voters - Citv Manaoer is the advisor, implements goals, carries out what majority of Council wants, accountable to Council - Staff carries out through direction of City Manager, front line, accountable to City Manager Small community wants more personal service I * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goal Settino Model: Issues - Goals - Objectives I Timeline Goals - big Objective picture and issue measurable by resource and time Example: GOAL - Adopt a proactive, constructive approach to Land Use issues I I I 7-15-04 OBJECTIVE - dedicate resources to the proper acquisition and restoration of the Hellman properties GOALS of individual Councilmembers: Antos 1. Improve customer service at city Hall Phone tree - by department and better directory 2. Budget savings 3. Evaluate City staff 4. Bring back RDA study to see options 5. Review list of all property owned by the City 6. Determine if can lower Utility Users Tax 7. Review list of all contracts and franchises 8. Determine the advantage/disadvantage of elected City Attorney 9. Cable contract - what are options of City Larson - 1. Simplify Council meetings 2. Create a Master Plan to cover the Weapons Station if it is closed or reduced 3. Consider a small craft harbor, golf course, camp ground for scouts and similar groups 4. Develop a relationship with the business community to smooth ties to the residents and help new enterprises get settled 5. Increase City staff Levitt - 1. Ensure residents of Leisure World receive their fair share of City services 2. Strive to represent all of Seal Beach, support what is best for the whole City 3. Protect the residents against vector-spread diseases such as West Nile Ybaben - 1. Efficient and cost effective City - balanced with customer service 2. Become more proactive setting policy - direct better understanding of what the Council expects not how it will get done 3. Council meeting once a month with workshops/study session 4. Seal Beach tennis facility - gem for the City of Seal Beach 5. More problem solving less pontificating 6. Receive agenda packet by Wednesday before meeting Yost 1. Continue efforts on water quality 2. Infrastructure needs, especially streets 3. Council that can work together, function as one unit, attend and be prepared for meetings The new Council goals/objectives were placed under the goals set from the previous Council. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,~ to adjourn the meeting until August 9th, 2004 at 6:30p.m. to 7-15-04 / 7-26-04 / 8-9-04 meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. ~. [j' ~ f/tlf /J, / ty cle:k a d ex-officio of the City of Seal Beach clerk I Approved: Lto, dJ.l1lv. ~11/i~1 City erk Attest: Seal Beach, California July 26, 2004 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for this date was canceled by action of the City Council on July 12, 2004. I ~ ~/>, Ci Y Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach Seal Beach, California August 9, 2004 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben None Absent: Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mrs. Devine, City Clerk I The City Attorney advised this would be the time for members of the public to address the Council on any item on the agenda. There were no speakers.