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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2003-06-09 6-9-03 Seal Beach, California June 9, 2003 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Councilmembers Antos, Campbell, Doane, Yost Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Ms. Yeo, City Clerk I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda, to confer with the City's labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code Sections 54957.6, and to confer with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a) and (b) relating to existing and anticipated litigation. By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:32 p.m. and reconvened at 7:'08 p.m. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda, gave direction to the City Manager, 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 7:10 p.m. c C't Clerk and the City of Approved: Attest: I Seal Beach, California June 9, 2003 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:10 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. 6-9-03 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Councilmembers Antos, Campbell, Doane, Yost Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Danes, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Chief Sellers, Police Department Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Mr. Vukojevic, Deputy City Engineer Mr. Bernard, Public Works Assistant Ms. Yeo, City Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Antos requested that Item "J" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and Councilman Doane requested that Item "L" be removed. It was noted that Councilman Antos would make a statement prior to a vote being taken on the Consent Calendar items. Campbell moved, second by Antos, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Yost reported that an entity called Regency Centers has purchased the entire of the Pavilions Shopping Center, they are a real estate investment trust, at present they do not have specific plans for the Center however at some point would like to upgrade the property which is a good opportunity for them and the City. Councilman Yost announced that he will hold a town hall meeting on June 11th, 7:00 p.m. at the Mary wilson Library, representatives from Regency Centers will be present, the intent is to acquaint Regency Centers with the residents of the community and allow a dialog to commence. I PRESENTATIONS SEAL BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mayor Larson read a communication from the President of the Seal Beach Historical Society donating the seventh year photo contest winning picture to the City to be hung in City Hall. The photograph entitled "Friends in the Surf" taken by Leslie Sweeney features a seal enjoying the surf along with two girls on surfboards. Mayor Larson displayed the photo for all to see, and accepted same with appreciation. Councilman Yost noted that he also has a Proclamation for the Historical Society recognizing Red Car Day in Seal Beach for the next fifty years. SANE AWARDS Chief Sellers noted that this item is to recognize two fifth grade students from McGaugh School for their writing talents as a result of the annual essay contest in conjunction with the drug education program, there were one hundred fifty essays contributed and it was difficult to select jus~ two. The Chief called forward Officer Rick Paap who has been overseeing the drug education program for many years,1 announced the retirement of Officer Paap from the Police I 6-9-03 I Department this month, and stated that the Department is proud of Officer Paap and all that he has done for the youth of this community for many years. Officer Paap introduced Erin Goulding who read her essay that was focused on someone smoking, and Keil Brendel wrote about what drug education means to him and how Officer Rick taught him how to say no to drugs. Chief Sellers expressed appreciation to the Womans Club for their donation of tickets to Raging Waters and Magic Mountain for the contest winners. I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Larson declared Public Comments to be open. Ms. Elizabeth Kane, 7th Street, member of the 10K Run Committee, reminded that the deadline for submitting a grant request for proceeds from the 5K and 10K Run is June 30th, awards are made to organizations that meet specific criteria as chartered by their organization, namely recreation programs, services, or facilities, if there is a Seal Beach community group that qualifies and would like to make application for a grant she may be contacted by telephone or on the website, the request form is on-line. Ms. Kane mentioned that all grants will be awarded by July 15th and a report will be presented to Council at the last meeting in July as to whom the grants were awarded and their monetary value. Ms. Kane invited all to visit the newly remodeled tennis courts at the Marina Center, and noted that the 5K/10K Committee donated $10,000 to resurface, provide new nets and windbreaks for those courts. Mr. Dave Bartlett stated he was present to represent the Boeing Realty Corporation and its project at Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue, noted that there have been two productive Planning Commission sessions, the next is a week from this Wednesday, they would like to let the public know that there is still an opportunity for input during this phase of the project, copies of the Specific Plan are also available on a CD or hard copy. He mentioned that Boeing is anxious to conclude the Planning Commission deliberations and then come before the City Council. Mayor Larson added that should a member of the public wish to speak to City staff they should contact Mr. Whittenberg. Mr. Ed Simmons, Seal Beach, recalled that a couple of months ago the Council approved an expenditure that was a grant of $800,000 for work on the groin sometime near the end of the summer, the City to put in a quarter million. Mr. Simmons noted that a lot of money has been spent on the beach, the metal in the last groin unit was torn apart, it did not do what it was supposed to do, it is polluting the water in that ~t was not galvanized rather mild steel. Mr. Simmons asked that a meeting be scheduled to discuss what is going to be done with this money on the groin, beach, etc., from the studies and information he obtained from the City he found that the pier towards the beach from the Lifeguard Station had twenty-three piling units, now there are nineteen, the distance between the piling units is approximately twenty-one to twenty-three feet, that is eighty to one hundred feet more sand width at the pier than there was in 1984. At 1st Street in a few years there not be the little jetty because the sand will be that far out, sand is moving, the groin is doing what it was supposed to do when it was built, it is preserving and saving the beach, also, the elevation of the sand from the parking lot is probably about three feet higher, you can not see the ocean from the parking lot. Mr. Simmons suggested that the Lifeguard Department be utilized, they have considerable equipment to check things, he would think that it would be essential for the City to go down the pier and install numbers every fifty feet, then once a month check the sand. I 6-9-03 He would still like to know what is going to be done with the groin, the problems with the groin is with the wave action, that is how it was torn apart, at the start and end of the groin where it drops down some three feet the structure is still fairly good, but to lengthen the groin he would say no. He said maybe the groin should be opened somewhat because the water next to the groin is dirty, he is not saying tear down the groin, just start looking at the beach, it is dirty, there is less cleaning, the water is getting dirtier on the west side, there is considerable sand up the River, and there is a lot of sand on the beach that could be moved, all of this needs to be looked into. Mr. Simmons again asked that a meeting be established where a number of interested people can participate. Ms. Rita Brenner, Trailer Park, said her concern is with a matter that was brought before the Council several meetings ago yet no one has received an answer as yet, two members of the Council wear three hats, they are a member of the Council, the Redevelopment Agency, and sit on the Linc board, her recollection is that a member of the Council questioned the legality of them sitting on the Linc board, her recollection too was that the Manager or Attorney look into a conflict of interest. She requested that an answer be provided at the next Agency meeting, possibly the Attorney General or FPPC should be brought in for an investigation. Ms. Joyce Parque, Seal Beach, submitted pictures of College Park East streets that she claimed were slurried about a year ago, said it was a bad job and now it is going to have to be done again, and with regard to some landscaping on Main Street, graffiti on Electric and 6th Street, whomever is responsible for the work should be terminated. She stated that there are documents forthcoming from the City with regard to property taxes as to where they go versus Redevelopment Agency taxes, and in that property tax is a public record, Ms. parque made a comparison of what she pays versus taxes paid by Councilman Yost, basically the same amounts, she also pays a Mello Roos sewer fee, lighting maintenance, water standby charges, etc., for all of that said she used a total figure of $5,600, of that claimed that she paid the City revenues of $840, the County $336, and the schools $3,584, however for someone living in a redevelopment area the taxes are frozen which is two percent of whatever the value of the land was when the Agency was formed, she would be gracious by estimating $1,000 as she does not believe the City Yard was worth much before it was subdivided and auctioned, Councilman Yost pays $20 to the City and $5,488 to the Redevelopment Agency, she pays utility tax, he pays utility tax, she pays far too much for those who live in a redevelopment agency area, some redevelopment agencies have sales tax, the Seal Beach Agency does not, only residential property, there is a small commercial area on Pacific Coast Highway but it is uncertain as to the sales tax it generates. Ms. Parque claimed that the Redevelopment Agency paid $45,000 to the schools, the rest of the taxpayers paid $15 million to the schools, the people are being cheated by the Agency, yet the City has formed five new government programs as a result of the Trailer Park sale to Line Housing, there is a ramped up rental assistance fund, a rental assistance fund, a penalty'rental assistance fund, a mortgage lending program, another mortgage program with Civic Stone where money can be borrowed to construct second stories for units in the Trailer Park, and if one has Code violations the City will give up to $50,000 to correct them, it is time to shut down the Redevelopment Agency. Ms. parque announced that the for Seal Beach beach party will be held on Saturday. being no further comments, Mayor Larson declared the I I I 'Trees There Public 6-9-03 Comment period closed. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION I SELECTION OF MAYOR Councilman Doane nominated Councilmember Campbell for the position of Mayor inasmuch as this is the final year of her term. Councilman Yost seconded the nomination. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried Mrs. Campbell was declared Mayor for year 2003/2004 and assumed her seat at the Council dais. Councilman Yost expressed appreciation to former Mayor Larson for his services, having brought professionalism to the position of Mayor. Mayor Campbell in turn presented a gavel plaque to Councilman Larson commemorating his term as Mayor. Mayor Campbell conveyed appreciation to the Council for their support, her family as well for their tolerance of her service over the past seven years. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM Councilman Doane nominated Councilman Yost to continue to serve as Mayor Pro Tern for the upcoming year. Mayor Campbell seconded the motion. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson None Yost Motion carried Councilmember Yost was declared Mayor ProTem for year 2003/2004. RESOLUTION NUMBER 5130 - BANK SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION Campbell moved, second by Antos, to adopt Resolution Number 5130 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN DEMANDS AND CHECKS FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF FUNDS ON DEPOSIT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE SIGNATURES, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5013." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5130 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "P" Larson moved, second by Yost, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Items "J" and "L", removed for separate consideration. E. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions 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 ordinance or resolution. I F. Approved the minutes of the regular adjourned and regular meetings of May 12th, 2003. 6-9-03 G. Approved regular demands numbered 41976 through 42296 in the amount of $1,215,455.45, ADP payroll demands numbered 3560601 through 3560697, 3809963 through 3810048 in the amount of $180,808.37, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. H. Authorized the extension of Agreement Number 27863 with the City of Long Beach for after hours animal control services for the period from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, other terms of said agreement to remain unchanged. I I. Approved the Wastewater Conveyance Agreement with the City of Huntington Beach for the conveyance of wastewater from the County of Orange, Sunset Aquatic Park facility, and authorized the City Manager to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. K. Accepted the introduction of the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) for information purposes and authorized staff to submit same for comments to the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board via the County of Orange. M. Bids were received on June 3, 2003 until 10:00 a.m. for Seal Beach Boulevard Rehabilitation, Segment 3, Old Ranch Parkway to St. Cloud Drive, Project Number 50098, as follows: I All American Asphalt Sequel Contractors, Inc. palp Inc., dba Excel Paving R. J. Noble Company Orion Contracting, Inc. $217,217.00 $252,898.00 $257,980.00 $266,908.80 $267,990.00 Awarded the contract for Seal Beach Boulevard Rehabilitation, project Number 50098, to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, in the amount of $217,217.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. N. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report for April, 2003. O. Approved the renewal of the Agreement with the County of Orange for prosecution services of Municipal Code violations for the period of five years commencing July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2008. I P. Adopted Resolution Number 5131 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFRNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 03-29, FOR THE PESONNEL RULES (REAPPROPRIATION), SETTLEMENT AND ATTORNEY FEES, MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASES, ANNUAL EDUCATION COSTS, CAFR PRINTING, WATER BILLING POSTAGE, CELL PHONE CHARGES, AND NEGOTIATED MOU CHANGES." By unanimous consent, full 6-9-03 reading of Resolution Number 5131 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "J" - ADOPTION - SEVEN YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - MEASURE M Councilman Antos stated he would not be discussing or voting on this item inasmuch as he is employed by the County of Orange and his department makes independent applications to the Orange County Transportation Authority. Councilman Larson noted the listing of proposed projects and inquired when and where the landscaping of a median island on Seal Beach Boulevard between Westminster Avenue and the 405 Freeway would be included, pointing out that there are landscaped medians adjacent to the Naval Weapons Station and up to Westminster, nothing past that, he would like to see medians similar to those on the Boulevard in the City of Los Alamitos. The Public Works Director responded that these are competitive projects with specific purposes within the OCTA program, there is no program for landscaped medians for which cities can compete, at present the requested median is an unfunded project within the CIP. The Director noted that the median adjacent to the Weapons Station was accomplished through a grant, and to the question if a grant could be found for a median north of Westminster, heresponded that staff continuously looks and makes application for grants for Seal Beach Boulevard. Doane moved, second by Larson, to ,~ adopt the Seven Year Capital Improvement Program as required' by the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the Measure M Program. I AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Antos Motion carried I ITEM "L" - ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - FATS. OILS. GREASE CONTROL STUDY / FUNDING AGREEMENT Councilman Doane said from the staff report it appears that the City would be approving participation in a County action, his only concern is that in the past the studies of the Sanitation District and other regional groups have recommended that all restaurants install grease traps, therefore he would like to make certain that by voting on this item this City is not condoning that kind of an action, he is not in favor of that as it could put a number of small restaurants out of business. The City Manager responded that it is not a mandate to go to grease traps, thus far the study has looked at biological treatments that could be put into the sewer line to break down grease, etc., noted that Laguna Beach experienced the problem of requiring grease traps as they are very expensive, it is believed that the study will look at what other best available technology is available. The Manager mentioned also however that the Regional Board is aggressive in dealing with this issue in that grease and roots are the number one causes of sewer overflows, the Board is basically telling cities to either join this study or they must do the study on their own, Seal Beach could not afford to do the study on its own. Councilman Doane pointed out that this is an educational issue as well, homeowners as an example put grease down the drain rather than in a separate disposable container, it is understood there is a public education program forthcoming. 6-9-03 Doane moved, second by Larson, to approve and adopt the Orange County Sanitation District Phase II Fats, Oils and Grease study as required by the Regional Water Quality Control Board Order Number R8-2002-0014, and authorized the City Manager to execute and submit funding for Phase II to the Orange County Sanitation District. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried I MID-POINT BUDGET REVIEW - FISCAL YEARS 2002-03 and 2003-04 RESOLUTION NUMBER 5132 The Administrative Services Director presented the staff report, explained that last year budget workshops were held and a two year budget was adopted for fiscal years 2002-03 and 2003-04. The Director presented data as to where the City is financially with estimated figures for 2002-03 based on revenues and expenditures that have already been realized through April of this year, then looked at 2003-04 as to what is projected and any changes based on up-to-date information and historical trend, as well as projections as to where the City will be in about five years. The Director stated that at the end of 2002-03 the General Fund will be in a position of meeting goals set in prior years, the revenues are exceeding expenditures, the General Fund is able to maintain the twenty percent of total expenditure fund balance reserve requirements which the Council adopted with the Fiscal policy last year, through the increase in revenue such as sales tax and conservative spending the General Fund fund balance has increased significantly since 1990-01, as shown by charts on pages seventeen and eighteen of the Mid-Year Budget Review document the General Fund balance of 1990-01 was less than $2 million, through conservative spending and the new development the General Fund balance has increased significantly, hard work has allowed that goal to be accomplished, the General Fund revenues for 2002-03 are a little over $19 million, the utility users tax is estimated at about $4.2 million, behind that is property tax of about $3.5 million, and sales tax which is around $2.3 million, for 2003-04 the estimate is a little over $18 million, the reason for that figure is basically due to one time revenues, an example would be the Building and Planning fees which are generally unknown at the time of projections. The expenditures for 2002-03 are about $17.9 million, twenty-nine percent is the Police Department which is about $5.3, then the contract with the Orange County Fire Authority is about $2.3 million, in 2003-04 projected expenditures are about $18.2 million with the Police Department making up thirty percent of those expenditures, $5.5 million, and the Fire Authority at eighteen percent, $3.3 million. One spread sheet showed an analysis of the fund balance from a historical view. The estimated revenues for 2002-03 increased about $1.5 million, that basically due to an increase of sales tax, utility users tax, and development fees, also some business license fees from manufacturing businesses in the community, that is considered somewhat of a one time source of revenue as it is not known from one year to the next what will be the business license revenue, projected expenditures for 2002-03 decreased primarily because of the hiring freeze implemented by the Council, the estimated revenues decreased as a result of certain fees such as Building and Planning. The Director presented projections in five years, estimated from fiscal year 2002-03 through 2006-07, basically each year the City has been able to meet the twenty percent setaside of the expenditures due to the I I 6-9-03 I Fiscal Policy, the deficit of 2003-04 is primarily because the City budgeted for the pier and groin repair in 2002-03, about $800,000, yet that has been rolled over into 2003-04 because the project will not start until after July 1st, another reason is the increase of the PERS rate for the Police Department as a result of the three percent at fifty, the revenues have been estimated based upon completion of the new developments, that means that the sales tax and utility tax will basically become a constant figure, there is only so much sales tax revenue that can be generated from those types of businesses so they will not continue to increase year after year, the only item showing an increase will be the two percent increase of property tax. The expenditures have been increased by a two percent CPI, the PERS rate was figured separately because it jumps significantly in year 2004-05 due to the three percent at fifty, going from 39.6 percent to 50.5 percent, that primarily due to the fact that the PERS return on investments is extremely low and they will in turn charge the agency what they do not get in investments, therefore the City must make up the difference, it is also not foreseen that that will improve over the years as it is seen that the City is now making only about 2 percent on its investments, and unfortunately PERS determines the rates based on a two year delay, that is the main concern as to where the PERS rates will be. The Director stated that if the City continues to be conservative with its expenditures it should be able to maintain a healthy fund balance. Councilman Yost asked if an increase is anticipated in sales tax revenue because of Kolls and Target centers. The Director responded that she was not certain of the percentage however the City averaged about $1.2 to $1.5 million in sales tax over the years, before Target and Kolls and other businesses opened in 1999-00 the sales tax was $1.6 million, in 2000-01 it increased 18 percent to $2 million, and 11 percent in 2001-02 to $2.2 million, a conservative estimate is that sales tax will be between $2.3 to $2.4 million by the end of this fiscal year and into the new fiscal year, that is significant increases. The Director mentioned that one thing that needs to be kept in mind is the State budget, there seems to be considerable information coming from the legislators, they are quite undecided as to how to solve their problem, yet it was learned today that they are thinking about a one year Motor Vehicle In-Lieu $1.6 billion takeaway from local agencies, that would mean about $398,000 to Seal Beach, at present revenue from VLF is $1.3 million. Councilman Yost said the last he saw was a $38 billion deficit at the State level, he would also commend the City Manager for putting in the hiring freeze and for being frugal with expenditures, on a per capita basis the City's spending has been relatively flat yet the State spending is not. Mayor Campbell noted a recent news article relating to Proposition 13, for original homeowners Seal Beach was on top, 30 percent of the parcels in the community are under Prop 13, the next city was Los Alamitos, people like it here and they do not leave. Councilman Antos noted the statement made with regard to what the State legislature is and is not doing, and requested a consensus from the Council that once it is known what the State impact will be there will be a reevaluation of the budget and what may be necessary to keep on track. Councilman Yost agreed, at this point there is no indication, the same situation holds true with health care as well. Mayor Campbell indicated her agreement to meet at that time. I I 6-9-03 Yost moved, second by Antos, to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2002-03 and 2003-04 Mid-Point Budget Review, including the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program Mid-Point Update fiscal year 2003-2004, to adopt Resolution Number 5132 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 04-05, IMPLEMENTING THE FISCAL YEAR 03-04 MID-POINT BUDGET REVIEW, received and filed the Five Year Capital Improvement Program and authorized staff to implement the changes." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Numbered 5132 was waived. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING / RESOLUTION NUMBER 5133 - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1- FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing open to consider Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for fiscal year 2003-2004. The City Clerk certified that notice of the public hearing was advertised as required by law, and reported no communications received. The City Manager noted that this issue is considered on an annual basis, the District has been ongoing for a number of years, the report from staff sets forth the distribution of assessments, and reported there is no increase of the assessments. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Campbell declared the public hearing closed. Larson moved, second by Yost, to adopt Resolution Number 5133 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5133 was waived. The City Attorney stated for the record that there was no majority protest relating to this item therefore the Council could proceed to take action. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was presented. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager mentioned that the Deputy City Engineer had made application for ten grants under Proposition 40, the Clean Beach Initiative, and as of this date the City was advised that three of those applications have been ranked as number one priorities, those worth about $1.2 million, basically diversion programs to run dry weather runoff into the sewer system which will be implemented at the pump station by the bridge, those three proposals will be ranked once again, the seven remaining proposals are ranked second and they too may be eligible for funding. With regard to the comments of Ms. parque the Manager responded that as a result of his noon hour tours of the City he has already submitted the weed issue on 1st Street to the Public Works Director, the graffiti is scheduled for removal, the statement relating to a slurry seal project in CPE having been done incorrectly was in error, it was actually an overlay project that was done many years ago, it is correct that wood chips are being used on Main Street, and they will remain as that is a low cost means of doing things, the City will continue to install the sidewalk paver sections and then look at what is going to be done around the trees, and extended an invitation to the I 6-9-03 speaker to discuss such issues in his office. I COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Larson expressed appreciation to the Council for giving him the opportunity to serve as Mayor for the past year, a wonderful and learning experience, congratulated Mrs. Campbell for being selected Mayor for 2003/04, and thanked the City Manager for controlling the City's expenditures. Councilman Yost mentioned again that Councilman Larson brought a degree of professionalism to the position of Mayor. Councilman Yost stated he found it of interest that he had been singled out as an example with regard to payment of taxes by residing in a redevelopment project area, where in reality, even though ninety percent of his increase goes to the redevelopment agency that money gets spent in town, in fact more of his property tax is spent in town than does that of Ms. Parque, examples would be the greenbelt, the City Yard, the west end pump station, etc. He noted that he has gone on record in support of abolishing the agency primarily because of the potential damage that an agency can do, and referred to Huntington Beach as an example. Councilman Antos thanked Councilman Larson for his services as Mayor. He also noted the request under Public Comments for a meeting to discuss sand and other issues relating to the beach, to that he mentioned that a meeting is being organized by some Seal Way residents in conjunction with the City Manager and City Engineer departments, as yet no date has been established. With regard to the Redevelopment Agency comments, Mayor Campbell offered that the City has a number of pockets that money comes into, the Redevelopment Agency is just one of those, when looking at the overall money that comes to the City the Agency is $1.38 million versus $169,000 if that land were not in the Agency project area. The Administrative Services Director confirmed that to be correct, the City receives about $.15 on the dollar from regular property tax revenues, therefore if that land were not in the Agency the property tax would go from $1.38 million to $169,000. Mayor Campbell stated her preference is to receive the $1.38 million, the only way the City could do with less would be to sell the land on which the facilities were built with Agency monies, the Police Department, Public Works, the Mary Wilson library, etc., she could not support disbanding the Agency. Mayor Campbell again thanked Councilman Larson for his Mayoral services this past year and the Council for their support. I CLOSED SESSION No Closed Session was held. I ADJOURNMENT Mayor Campbell noted that the next meeting will be July 14th and will initiate the annual summer casual dress which is in honor of A. J. Summers. It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, that the June 23rd canceled meeting be adjourned until July 14th at 6:30 p.m. By unanimous consent the meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m. clerk 6-9-03 1 6-23-03 1 7-14-03 Approved: YJcdJu~ J, rJ ~ Mayo! Attest: I Seal Beach, California June 23, 2003 the City Council on March 10, 2003, the June meeting was canceled and adjourned until July p.m. clerk Seal Beach, California July 14, 2003 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Campbell calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Campbell Councilmembers Antos, Doane, Larson Absent: Councilman Yost Councilman Yost arrived in approximately ten minutes and joined the Council in Closed Session. Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Ms. Yeo, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session pursuant Government Code Sections 54956.9 (a) and (b) and 54957.6 to confer with legal counsel relating to anticipated and existing litigation, and to confer with the City's labor negotiator relating to Management and Mid- Management employee benefits. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Campbell calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council had discussed the items identified on the agenda, gave direction with regard to the existing litigation item, no other reportable action was taken. I