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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2005-01-24 12-13-04 I 12-27-04 I 1-10-05 I 1-24-05 the Holiday Season, and the January 10th, 2005 meeting was canceled due to the refurbishing of the Council Chambers. clerk Approved: M~ ~y{21<~ I Attest: Seal Beach, California December 27, 2004 The regularly scheduled meeting for this date was canceled by action of the City Council on January 12, 2004. I clerk Seal Beach, California January 10, 2005 The regularly scheduled meeting for this date was canceled by action of the City Council on December 13, 2004. it Clerk and of the City of clerk I Seal Beach, California January 24, 2005 Mayor Yost called the regular adjourned session of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. I I I 1-24-05 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Chief Sellers, Police Department Ms. Lee, Human Resource Analyst Mrs. Devine, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION The Mayor advised this would be the time for members of the public to address the Council on any item listed on the Closed Session agenda. There being no speakers, the City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss agenda item 2 pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, a conference with the City's labor negotiator relating to the Orange County Employees Association, however would not be considering agenda item 1, a matter of anticipated litigation. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:34 p.m. The City Attorney reported that the City Council gave direction to City labor negotiator, no other reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. ~ /Jf/}~I Cl Y lerk and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach Approved: ~r ~Q , ? ://)th I- City Cl rk Attest: Seal Beach, California January 24, 2005 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach regular meeting commenced at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 1-24-05 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmernbers Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Chief Sellers, Police Department Ms. Teague, Senior Planner Mrs. Devine, City Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Antos stated his intent to abstain from agenda items "H" and "Q" the December 13th minutes and improvement projects proposed for funding under the aCTA Measure M funding program and a member of the public requested item "N" removed from the Consent Calendar. Mayor Yost reminded the public that the time to comment on item "N", the Car Show, would be during Oral Communications. Larson moved, second by Antos, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATION FRIENDS OF THE MARY WILSON LIBRARY - CITY SLOGAN Mr. Torn Blackman, former Mayor of Seal Beach and President of the Friends of the Mary Wilson Library, announced the winner of the "City Slogan" contest to which over three hundred entries were submitted. Mr. Floyd Green, resident of Seal Beach, was the recipient of a one hundred dollar gift certificate to Barnes and Noble bookstore for his winning slogan "The City of Surf, Sun, and Fun", the slogan felt to best encapsulate the feeling of the City of Seal Beach. Mr. Blackman gave a brief update of Mary Wilson Library activities and improvements. Antos moved, second by Yost, to receive and file the official City Slogan "The City of Surf, Sun, and Fun." AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried PROCLAMATION - INTERVAL HOUSE 25th ANNIVERSARY Ms. Harleen Goodrich, Seal Beach resident and member of the Interval House Board, thanked the Council for the recognition of the 25~ anniversary of Interval House. Ms. ~anine Limas, Community Education Director for Interval House, expressed appreciation to the Council and community for their support of Interval House on behalf of all of the victims of domestic violence that are serviced. Yost moved, second by Larson to approve the proclamation recognizing the 25th anniversary of Interval House. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I I I 1-24-05 PUBLIC WORKS PRESENTATION - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS The Director of Public Works presented an update of construction progress in the City, such projects including Main Street curbs and gutters, the sidewalk paver project, resurfacing of Main Street, refurbishing of 'Council Chambers, Marina Drive, a federally funded project, Eisenhower Park, the newsrack ordinance and container installation, renovation of the Seal Beach Tennis Center, continuing work on the Marina bridge, Seal Beach Boulevard and 405 Freeway bridge widening, residential street paving projects of $1.3 million, a Seal Beach Boulevard median project from the 405 freeway to Westminster Avenue, sewer and water facilities upgrades, and other future projects. The Director reminded the public that "Slick the Seal" says ~Keep Our Oceans Clean", that Public Works is responsible for the storm water management program. With regard to a concern relating to a broken water main on Seal Beach Boulevard, the Director responded that the system is old and could not be shut off however, it was possible to adjust it down to a safe flow until repairs could be scheduled, and this is a concern addressed in the Ten-year Master Plan. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Several members of the public were present to address the Council with regard to the Seal Beach Tennis Center funding and the proposed Farmers Market: Seal Beach Tennis Center: Mr. James Derry, College Park East resident Ms. Jennifer Snyder, College Park East resident Mr. Nick Reeney, College Park East resident Ms. Schelly Sustarsic, former Park and Recreation Commissioner and College Park East resident Mr. Damon Lanier, College Park East resident Ms. Enea Ostrich, College Park East resident Dr. Robert Goldberg, Bridgeport Mr. Arnie Wilkins, College Park East resident In Favor of proposed Farmers Market: Ms. JoAnn Adams, Bogart's Coffee House Mr. Ronald Chance, operator of farmers markets Ms. Jo Dawson, Ocean Avenue Ms. Gina Alcontara, business owner Ms. Julie Beck, business owner Ms. Joanie Carol, business owner Ms. Karen Batten, business owner Mr. Bob Heenan, Chamber President Ms. Belinda, business owner Mr. Brian Kyle, business owner Ms. Mary Julienne, Treasurer Chamber Opposed to proposed Farmers Market: Mr. Roger West, Electric Avenue Dr. David Rosenman, Seal Beach Ms. Lisa Woodruff, business owner Mr. Woody Woodruff, business owner Mr. Warren Morton, Seal Beach Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach Ms. Rita Brenner, Seal Beach Trailer Park Other Comments: Mr. Edward Simmons, 17th Street, expressed his concern regarding the flooding and drainage in the City. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, requested open access to the schedule of 1-24-05 the City Manager, would like to see the employment information on the website, also concerned about the cost of the Marina dry dock in the Sunset Harbor area. By unanimous consent the meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:13 p.m. Mr. Eddie Montana, business owner, spoke in favor of a Farmers Market. Mr. Henry Eagar, President of the College Park East Neighborhood Association, stated that the mitigation funds from the Bixby Company should be used at the discretion of the residents of CPE. I There being no other speakers, Mayor Yost declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was presented CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was presented COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Levitt advised that the West Nile season will commence early this year, and the City has a West Nile virus proactive public education campaign to mitigate issues related to West Nile. Councilman Levitt requested that a proposed policy be placed on the next agenda for reimbursement of expenses to Councilmembers who attend various meetings. Councilmember Ybaben announced that everyone is welcome to attend the Grand ogening of the Seal Beach Tennis Center, Saturday, February 5 h, 2005 from noon to 3:00 p.m., there will be games, exhibits, give a ways, and food at no cost to the public, noted that this is a community resource, the community is invited to use the fitness center, the clubhouse for meetings, and under the new management there will be an emphasis on youth activities. It was explained that due to the construction and under the guidance of the City's insurance carrier the private tennis center sign would remain on the building until completion of the renovation. Councilmember Antos recommended that the Councilmembers read the booklet given out by orange County Supervisor Norby entitled "Redevelopment: ,The Unknown Government", it will be found to be interesting and educational, and requested an updated report regarding the closing of the Redevelopment Agency. He requested that an item be placed on the next agenda for discussion with regard to the Trailer Park settlement agreement with Linc Housing, the language relating to selecting new members of that board and the roll of the City Council in that process. Mayor Yost read a message from a military person training at the Navy weapons station, advising that a group of sailors were having lunch at the Blackboard Bistro restaurant and a good Samaritan paid for their meal and sent a note thanking them for their service which was signed as being from the people of Seal Beach and he wanted to let that anonymous person and the community know how much that meant to them. The Mayor commended City staff for all their efforts during the rainstorms. I I COUNCIL ITEMS BIXBY TENNIS CENTER Councilmember Ybaben had requested this item be placed in the agenda, then provided a presentation showing how to lower the . .~~; 1-24-05 I cost of maintaining the Seal Beach Tennis Center, and requested further Council discussion regarding the funding source for the maintenance of the Center and the use of the $1 million Bixby donation. After the presentation and deliberation, the majority of the comments by the Council were that General Fund monies should not be used to support and maintain the Seal Beach Tennis Center. The City Attorney was asked to research the language in the documents to which the Bixby Company was a party with regard to the use of the million dollar donation from Bixby. Yost moved, second by Levitt, to direct staff to prepare a budget amendment to authorize funding for the Tennis Center for 2005 not to exceed $85,000. The City Manager stated that such an amendment would be presented to the Council at the time of the mid-year budget review. AYES: NOES: Antos, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost Larson Motion carried APPOINTMENT - ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL BOARD Yost moved, second by Antos, to appoint Councilmember Levitt as the City representative to the Orange County Vector Control District Board for the four year term commencing January, 2005. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I VACANCY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Larson moved, second by Levitt, to accept the resignation of Dona Smith, District Five representative to the Park and Recreation Commission, and declared the position vacant for the three year term expiring July, 2006. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "G" throuoh "U" Larson moved, second by Antos, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Item "N" removed for separate consideration and to reflect the abstention of Councilmember Antos on items "H" and "Q". 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. H. Approved the minutes of the December 13, 2004 regular adjourned and regular meetings of the City Council. I 1. Approved regular demands numbered 49059 through 49518 in the amount of $3,453,958.63 payroll demands numbered 14261148 through 14261208 in the amount of $171,346.79 and payroll demands numbered 49317 through 49375 in the amount of $162,635.61, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Reports for November, 2004 and,'December, 2004. 1-24-05 K. Received and filed the Annual Report for City of Seal Beach Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Heron pointe) pursuant to the Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Act. L. M. Received and filed the June 30, 2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. I Received and filed a letter officially adding the City of Seal Beach to the list of agencies supporting the Bolsa Chica Land Trust and authorized the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City. O. Received and filed the Municipal Service Review working Group 20-year Vision Plan that addresses future governance and municipal service delivery issues in the MSR Area of Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, and Sunset Beach. P. Adopted Resolution Number 5298 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE RUBBERIZED ASPHALT CONCRETE GRANT PROGRAM TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5298 was waived. Q. Adopted Resolution Number 5299 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(S) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5299 was waived. I R. Adopted Resolution Number 5300 entitled "ARE SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT #49991 MARINA DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS FROM FIRST ST. TO 6TH ST. REGIONAL TRAIL SEGMENT 1 ENTERED INTO BETWEEN CITY, OF SEAL BEACH AND ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT INC." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5300 was waived. T. S. Adopted Resolution Number 5301 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND ROBERT BEIN, WILLIAM FROST & ASSOCIATES (RBF CONSULTING) FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5301 was waived. Adopted Resolution Number 5302 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUrHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 05-11 FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION PLAN ON WEST NILE VIRUS" and received and filed the West Nile Virus action plan. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5302 was waived. I U. Authorized the City Manager to enter into a lease/purchase agreement with Ford Motor Company for the purchase of three new Ford Crown Victoria './;T '. ".~1'_ ,;- I I I 1-24-05 Police Sedans and one new Mercury Marquis LX Sedan for the Police Department, approved the purchase a GMC 3500 cab and chassis for the Sewer Operations Enterprise Fund through the adoption of budget amendment 05-12 as set forth in Resolution Number 5303 entitle "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 05-12 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GMC 3500 CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLE FOR THE SEWER OPERATIONS ENTERPRISE FUND", and approved the purchase of a Ford F-250 pickup and a new Ford Ranger pick-up for the Water Operations Enterprise Fund. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5303 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "N" - RESOLUTION NUMBER 5297 - ANNUAL CAR SHOW - STREET CLOSURE Ybaben moved, second by Antos, to adopt Resolution Number 5297 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE CLOSURE OF THE NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND TURN POCKETS LOCATED AT THE MAIN STREET/PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY INTERSECTION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5297 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried 'PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings scheduled. PROPOSAL - WEEKLY FARMERS MARKET The City Manager stated that the Chamber and Business Association proposal for a weekly Farmers Market is not final, staff is requesting Council direction as to whether there is consensus to pursue this event any further, if so then there are other considerations to consider one being Coastal Commission approval. The Senior Planner presented a detailed staff report relating to the Seal Beach Chamber and Business Association proposal for a weekly certified Farmers Market each Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. proposed to be located on Ocean Avenue between Main and 10th Street. After deliberating the information in the staff report and the concerns of the speakers during Oral Communications the Council took no action and without objection tabled the matter. Mayor Yost suggested that the Chamber look into hosting a pro volleyball tournament to bring people to the City. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until February 14, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. clerk It Clerk and of the City of 1-24-05 / 2-14-05 Approved: ~ Mayor Attest: ~~ Cit Clerk I Seal Beach, California February 14, 2005 Mayor Pro Tern Antos called the regular adjourned session of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Manager's Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tern Antos Councilmembers Larson and Ybaben Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Mark Vukojevic, Director of Public works! City Engineer Mrs. Devine, City Clerk Mayor Yost was present however removed himself from the closed session meeting pending a ruling from the Fair Political Practice Commission with regards to a possible conflict of interest with the agenda item. I Ybaben moved, second by Larson, to excuse the absence of Councilmember Levitt from the regular adjourned meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben None Levitt, Yost Motion carried CLOSED SESSION The City Manager advised this would be the time for members of the public to address the Council on any item listed on the Closed Session agenda. There being no speakers, the City Manager announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, a conference with the City's real property negotiator relating to property owned by Seal Beach Country Club Apartments and identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 7242-012-003. The Council adjourned to the Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 7:07 p.m. I The City Attorney reported that by a vote of 3-0 the City Council gave direction to City's real property negotiator, that Mayor Yost did not participate in the discussion, and no other reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m.