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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2005-02-14 1-24-05 ! 2-14-05 Attest: ~ Mayor ~~ Cit Clerk Approved: 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. I I I 2-14-05 ci of clerk Approved: ~~~ Mayor Pro Tern Attest: Ycr~4 J)M~' City C] rk Seal Beach, California February 14, 2005 The City Council of the city of Seal Beach regular meeting commenced at 7:10 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 Councilmember Levitt Absent: Antos moved, second by Larson, to excuse the absence of Councilman Levitt from this meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost None Levitt Motion carried 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 Captain Pounds, Lifeguard Department Mr. LaForge, Assistant City Engineer Ms. Lee, Human Resource Analyst . Ms. Yotsuya, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Devine, .Ci ty Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA There being no objection, Mayor Yost revised the agenda to consider Item "B", the Los Alamitos Elementary School presentation, as the first agenda item. Larson moved, second by Antos, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost None Levitt Motion carried 2-14-05 PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS LOS ALAMITOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - WATER OUALITY PRESENTATION A Fifth Grade class from Los Alamitos Elernentary School presented an informational program on water quality in Seal Beach. It was noted that the class learned how litter gets into the ocean while visiting the Ocean Institute. In addition the class made a field trip to the beach one Saturday armed with trash bags to do their part picking up litter, also came up with ideas on how to eliminate trash on the beach. Mayor Yost thanked the class and presented each participant with a City of Seal Beach pin. I SEAL BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 9TH ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST Ms. Laura Alioto, President of the Seal Beach Historical Society, introduced Society member Michael Thomas who announced the winners of the photo contest, Honorable Mention was Kirk Hartley, 3~ place Albert Dinger, 2~ place Christopher Launi, and l't place Charles Fawcett. The first place photo was presented to the Mayor which will be permanently displayed in the City Clerk's office. Ms. Alioto stated that the City Council had declared the 27th of August as "Red Car Day". RECOGNITION OF STAFF - RAIN EVENTS The City Manager expressed gratitude for the coordinated efforts and hard work of three City Departments during the rainy season. Representing the Department of Public Works was Jeff watson, the Lifeguard Departrnent by Joe Bailey and Jeremy DiBe, and the Police Department by Corporal Joe Miller and Officer Al Cabrera. Mayor Yost stated the Council wanted to extend recognition to those who made a difference for the residents of Seal Beach during the flooding and presented each department with a Certificate of Appreciation and City of Seal Beach pin. I INTRODUCTION OF GARY LaFORGE - ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER The Director of Public Works/City Engineer introduced Mr. Gary LaForge, the newly appointed Assistant City Engineer. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Yost declared Oral Communications to be open. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, stated she would discuss ten topics, one at each Council meeting until the next City election, the first topic the "Seal Beach Tennis Center". Mr. Alan Goudge, Welcome Lane, would like to have a government representative on the Trailer Park Affordable Housing board to balance the decision making of the board. Ms. Sue Loftin, co-attorney for Seal Beach Affordable Housing Corporation, requested the settlement agreement be approved by the City and nomination of a City employee or elected official to sit as the City's representative to the board. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, said she believes that the public deserves to know who uses the City cell phones, has requested those records and information regarding employees duties and working hours. Mr. Frank Boychuck, Seal Beach Trailer Park, spoke on agenda Item "F", the Trailer Park Board appointments, recommended the Council not take any action regarding the SBAHC board representative until all the information from Linc is shared his belief. is that the City should not dictate who should be on the board. Mr. Ken Williams, Riversea Road, said that the MPROP money is not in jeopardy and those monies will go to SBAHC, he wants the property transferred to the residents before they give the monies to the City, also, that the City should have a I ""''' ->-;t.,.... I I I 2-14-05 representative on the board. Mr. Glen Clark, Trailer Park, requested the Council wait on the matter of the board representative until sorneone from Linc can respond, there should be a community representative on the board, not a Council representative. There being no other speakers, Mayor Yost declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was presented CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager stated that the AdHoc Streets and Storm Drain Improvement Committee made a three hour tour of City streets, storm drains, pump stations, etc. on February .12th, and announced that the next AdHoc Committee meeting will be on February 17th in the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m., the public welcome to attend. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Ybaben stated that the Grand Opening of the Seal Beach Tennis Center was a success, there were about 500 people in attendance, and thanked Mayor Yost for the cutting of the ribbon and participation in a doubles match against him. Councilmember Antos inquired about the billing of the Sunset Aquatic site. Councilmember Larson said that he represented the Council at the International Friendship Association luncheon last Saturday, he presented a delegation from China with City pins and the "The Story of Seal Beach" books, the food was delicious and the program very good. Mayor Yost thanked Councilrnember Ybaben for his hard work and organization of the renovation and Grand Opening of the Seal Beach Tennis Center. COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENT - PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION - DISTRICT FIVE Larson moved, second by Antos, to appoint Mr. Graham McAllister, as the District Five representative to the Park and Recreation Commission for the unexpired term ending July, 2006. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost None Levitt Motion carried LINC HOUSING/TRAILER PARK BOARD APPOINTMENT Mayor Yost received clarification from the City Attorney that would have no conflict of interest with regard to the discussion of the settlement agreement between Linc Housing and the Trailer Park residents as it pertains to the possible new board configuration. After deliberation it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to draft a letter exploring the issue of having a person designated, such as the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Redevelopment Agency, to sit as the community representative on the SBAHC Board as well as ask them what the City can do to assist in getting the MPROP application finalized and approved. City Manager noted that after Council receives a response from the letter, it be necessary to address some clean up language in the settlement agreernent. 2-14-05 By unanirnous consent the meeting was recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened at 9:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "G" throuoh "s" Larson moved, second by Antos, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented. 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. I H. Approved the minutes of the January 24, 2005 regular adjourned and regular meetings of the City Council. I. Approved regular demands numbered 49519 through 49936 in the amount of $1,463,685.53 payroll demands numbered 49565 through 49630 in the amount of $174,575.31, payroll demands numbered 49812 through 49872 in the amount of $175,631.11, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. J. Adopted Resolution Number 5304 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING A MUTUAL AID EMERGENY RESPONSE AGREEMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY LIFEGUARD SERVICES." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5304 was waived. K. Adopted Ordinance Number 1521 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING 6 AND 9 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE." unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance 1521 was waived. I TITLES By Number L. Awarded construction contract for decommissioning of Well No.7, Project No. 50072, to the lowest responsible bidder, F.T. ziebarth Company, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. M. Authorized renewal of the Water Quality Ordinance Implementation Agreement Number D02-129 for the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Authorized Inspectors between the Orange County Flood Control District and the City of Seal Beach. N. Authorized City Manager to sign Rescission Agreement with the State of California, Department of Boating and Waterways for funding of the San Gabriel to Newport Bay (Surfside Colony) Feasibility Study and return'the initial payment of $113,750.00. I O. Adopted Resolution Number 5305 amending the City's position Classification Plan to include the job description of Community Services Officer I/II and established a salary range for same. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5305 was waived. ~~,:,;.-~.,. .'-'...,,~~ I I ~ . . . I ~ j ! i . I . I I . j I I I I i I I I 2-14-05 P. Authorized the upgrade of an existing peace officer position to the rank of Sergeant in order to assign an experienced Sergeant to the existing Operations Administrative position currently designated for the rank of Corporal. Q. Approved a sixty-month operating lease for three upgraded digital printer/copiers for City Hall with Richo Business Systems and authorized the City Manager to execute said agreements. R. Adopted Resolution Number 5306 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT DELEGATES BASIC CLAIM HANDLING OF MINOR CLAIMS TO CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 935.4." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5306 was waived. S. Adopted Resolution Number 5307 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 05-13, FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE EQUIPMENT WITH SLEF GRANT FUNDS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5307 was waived. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost None Levitt Motion carried RECOMMENDATION - MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGES The City Manager stated this is a request to prepare certain Municipal Code revisions regarding abandoned vessels, cat licenses and park regulations. Antos moved, second by Ybaben, to authorize staff to prepare Municipal Code revisions eliminating the requirement for a cat license, park use restrictions, and to incorporate previous language that had been inadvertently deleted with regard to abandoned vessels on the shoreline. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Antos, Larson, Ybaben, Yost None Levitt Motion carried CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. Councilmember Ybaben requested that staff prepare a report with regard to the latest developments relating to the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Base and discussion of preparing a statement with regard to the same from the City of Seal Beach. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of to adjourn the meeting until February 28, 2005 to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. consent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m. the Council, at 6:30 p.m. By unanimous 'ty Clerk and ex-officio clerk of the City of Seal Beach 2-14-05 / 2-28-05 Approved: U( Mayor Attest: ~~1~ City lerk I Seal Beach, California February 28, 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. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Ms. Lee, Human Resource Analyst Mrs. Devine, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION Mayor Yost advised this would be the time for members of the public to address the Council on any item listed on the Closed Session agenda. I There being no speakers, the City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) to confer with the City's legal counsel relating to existing litigation on Workers Compensation Appeals Board Cases No. 03-171-00980 and 04-171- 00157. The Council adjourned to the Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 6:39 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney announced that direction was given to staff, no other reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m. it Clerk and of the City of clerk I Approved: ^VMaYOr