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Seal Beach, California
March 11, 2002
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Doane calling the
meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Doane
Counci1members Boyd, Campbell, Larson, Yost
Absent:
None
Motion carried
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Also present: Mr. Bahorshi, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Ms. Yeo, City Clerk
The City Attorney offered that this would be the opportunity
for the public to speak to any item identified on the agenda.
No one addressed the Council.
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CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in
Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda,
a conference with legal counsel relating to anticipated
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b),
and to confer with the City's real property negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to
the McGaugh School and pool, rent and terms of payment. By
unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at
6:31 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Doane
calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported
that the Council had discussed the items identified on the
agenda in accordance with the Brown Act, no reportable action
was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consenp/of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
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Seal Beach, California
March 11, 2002
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
session at 7:01 p.m. with Mayor Doane calling the meeting to
order.
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~:The members of Girl Scout Troop 1051 led the Salute to the
'Flag.
PROCLAMATION - GIRL SCOUT ANNIVERSARY
Councilmember Campbell read in full the Proclamation of the
90th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the United States of
America, proclaiming the week of March 10th through the 16th,
2002 as "Girl Scouts Week." Councilmember Campbell presented
the Proclamation, and described Girl Scouts as the best
organization that young girls can belong to. Each of the
girls introduced themselves. Councilman Boyd presented each
girl with the Girl Scout Flag Patch. Counci1member Campbell
mentioned that this is Girl Scout cookie time and encouraged
all to purchase them. The Scouts distributed boxes of
cookies to each member of the Council and City Clerk.
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,APPROVAL OF AGENDA
~~Maypr Doane noted a request to postpone the pUblic hearing to
con~~der an appeal of Planning Commission approval of Site
Plan'Review 02-1, 12282 Bridgewater Way, until March 25th.
Councilman Yost requested Item "I" removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate consideration. Boyd moved, second by
Campbell, to approve the order of the agenda as revised.
AYES:
NOES:
Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
None Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Campbell mentioned that this past week there
was an effort in College Park East to remove some of the
trees near the townhomes, it was felt that some have
fireblight, some root rot, need to be better spaced and
pruned in a manner that will allow them to grow free rather
than trimmed in a ball shape. Her understanding is that that
was not considered by the membership of the townhomes, they
will now have a meeting next week, based on the outcome of
that meeting and further meetings with the City Manager, a
decision will then be made, it is important to determine if
the trees are in fact diseased and with what, therefore no
trees will be removed this week. The City Manager said he
was advised this date that the meeting will be held on March
13th at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Doane said he noticed that the long
awaited Seal Beach Boulevard off ramp to Lampson Avenue is
now open, it is hoped that this will resolve a number of
traffic problems in that area. Mayor Doane mentioned also
that he has observed that the Leo Club has done a number of
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good things in the community, and invited Nancy Grgas and
Scott Newton, two of the Club founders who continue to be
involved, to receive his 'Friends Helping Friends Succeed'
pins. He asked that they also describe some of the Leo Club
activities during the Public Comment periqd.
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PRESENTATION
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RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEERS
Ms. Kim Masoner, President of the Seal Beach Chamber and
Business Association, presented, on behalf of the Chamber of
Commerce, a plaque in recognition of the five Senior
Volunteers for their contribution of five thousand hours to
this community. Chief Sellers noted that this is the sixth
anniversary of the Senior Volunteer Program which began in
March of 1996, since then there have been several academies
which have resulted in the current forty-eight senior
volunteers, collectively they have donated more than one
hundred twenty thousand hours to the City, the result is many
actual dollars saved through their efforts. He mentioned
that the volunteers initially started as the eyes and ears
for the merchants to report problems in the business district
of Old Town, through the building of the community safety
building at the pier the program received more attention,
expanded their services to other business areas such as the
Rossmoor Center, they serve the department as data entry
operators, have cars attended to, fleet maintenance, patrols,
etc., since the Recreation Department is now with the Police
Department umbrella there have been a couple of volunteers
that have indicated their desire to work with Recreation,
therefore one can say that the volunteers have expanded to
not only meet the needs of the community but the Police
Department. Chief Sellers introduced Larry Michaels, Mary
Kazner, Sandy Sandusky, Laurel Mauk and Jim Deason and
recognized their personal contribution of five thousand
hours, their leadership rolls with the volunteer program,
each not only having inspired others to join but to
contribute to the many programs offered. The recipients
received a round of applause from those present.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Doane declared Public Comments to be open. Mr. Charles
Antos, Seal Beach, made reference to agenda item "I", the
contract of the City Manager, inquired as to why it was being
considered at this time, there are three years remaining on
the current contract, why not just change the time limit if
that is the desire, it is likely the Council will change in
the future, possibly reconsider the contract at that time,
more likely closer to its last year. Ms. Mary Michae1ian
stated that she lives in the area where her Council
representative referred to the tree removal. She said she
would like to bring this issue to the attention of the
community, the residents were not aware of this until several
trees were marked with red paint, that is about two-thirds of
the forty-eight trees on Aster, Basswood, and Cand1eberry,
when she became aware she began speaking to the residents of
the area and the Old Ranch Townhomes, began collecting names
to merely ask the City to reconsider the plan for removal and
find a way to save those trees, and about one hundred three
people signed a petition in support. The original petition
went to the City Manager for a meeting, the Manager met with
about ten residents of the area, he expressed concern with
root rot and fire blight, he produced two reports, however
her understanding is that they were not valid companies at
the time of the report, those reports asked for tree removal,
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did not specify which trees were diseased, she then obtained
the services of a horticulturist who said the fire blight was
not a cause to remove a tree, it can occur every two or three
years, can be treated to maintain the tree, and that the root
rot would require a pathological test of the root system to
determine if that was the case, the provided an evaluation
which she would submit for the record, given that information
residents are concerned. Ms. Michailian mentioned that the
trees were planted in 1975, she lives across Aster from them,
they are pear blooming trees, seemingly in good health, there
is uncertainty as to whether they should be removed, to that
she suggested that there should be an evaluation of each tree
as to its condition as they now stand, and a plan for how
they would be replaced. Ms. Michailian asked that the
removal be delayed, it is an entryway into the area, the only
such tree area. Mr. Jerry Anderson, Sandpiper Drive,
expressed his opposition to amending the contract of the City
Manager, as a result of the recent election there will be a
new member of the Council in May, they should be involved,
there should be no amendment at this time. Mr. Anderson said
it has been heard that there are City financial concerns,
Bixby is not performing as anticipated, that the utility
users tax can not be cut, he would not dispute that, he
agrees that the City is in financial trouble, if that is so
then why is the Manager receiving a raise, the Recreation
Director was not replaced, wait and evaluate Bixby down line.
He mentioned the recent measures relating to street sweeping
and tree trimming, in his estimation it was a poor piece of
work, both were defeated at the polls, it was not the
additional money it was the presentation and that it made no
sense, after that the Recreation Department was hit, now it
is the Building Department, if the people of the community
were allowed to vote on either issue there would still be a
Recreation and Building Department, his greatest concern is
the timing. Mr. Scott Newton, Seal Beach resident present to
speak to the Leo Club, mentioned that people have just seen
young girls who are learning volunteer ism and the seniors
that continue to volunteer, but there is also a middle
spectrum of teenagers in the community called the Seal Beach
Leo's, it is part of the Lions Club, basically a community
service group for teens between twelve and eighteen years old
who provide community service, there are currently fifty-five
members that come from all parts of the community, and so far
this year, which starts in May, they have donated eighteen
hundred service hours, have raised over $6,000 through fund
raising projects and at some point they will be giving that
back to the community. Mr. Newton mentioned that the Leo's
are celebrating their five year anniversary, he acts only as
their advisor, the members are doing great things, they
involve themselves with McGaugh School, the Recreation
Department, raise money for the Haunted House, the pool and
many other projects. volunteerism is alive and well with the
teenagers. Mr. Jerry Tone, representing Hellman properties,
said as an update with regard to the one hundred acre
lowlands Hellman will be working with the Wildlife
Conservation Board, hopes to be on their agenda in May, at
present issues and title matters are being resolved, moving
productively. He said great news is that Proposition 40 was
passed, that was $2.6 billion, that should raise great pride
in Californians for passing the largest open space bond issue
in the history of the United States, however the conservation
agencies are now trying to determine what to do with this
money, their staffing is light, they have been overwhelmed in
the last week with ideas and conservation projects,
stretching the staff, however Hellman is in line with money
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from Props 12 and 13, working closely with the WCB, in
connection with that is the dedication of Gum Grove Park,
that paperwork is being prepared, in the next sixty to ninety
days it is hoped there will be some celebratory activities to
honor the dedication of the Park and more information on the
lowlands. Mr. J. B. Kulakowski said he wished to speak to
the redevelopment of the Old Ranch Tennis Club, he is a
member of the Club, it has been ,a good neighbor to the City
for thirty-two years, however when the redevelopment of the
club was taking place there was not much involvement of the
Club membership in the planning process. He mentioned having
sent a letter to the Manager this week, would like to request
it be forwarded to the members of the Council to request that
the membership be involved in any redevelopment plans that
takes place. Mr. Les Hauth, Seal Beach, retired university
professor, expressed his objection to extending the contract
of the Manager before the first contract is concluded,
possibly there should be consideration if this is the person
that people want to spend another four years with, he does
not know the Manager that well, yet time is not urgent, let
this person prove that he is the right person, there is
plenty of time. Mayor Doane said perhaps some questions will
be answered when that item is considered. Mr. Gordon Shanks,
Surf Place, announced that the Homeowners Association will
hold their monthly meeting next Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at the
Mary Wilson Library Senior Center. with regard to Item "r"
and the election, he claimed there always seems to be a
problem in this City as to the clarity of how things are
written so that the citizens will understand, he obtained a
copy of Item "I" and upon talking with members of the Council
the Contract Amendment is logical yet that is not so by just
reading the document, at the end of a year the performance of
the City Manager is reviewed and if it is determined that a
percentage salary increase is warranted that makes sense, yet
details of the increase can not be determined by the written
document. Mr. Shanks emphasized the need to increase the
quality of written materials, making them clear, when things
are not clear the people get confused and the history of this
community is to take it in the worst attitude, only because
such things happened so many times. Ms. Beverly Pearce, 16th
Street, recalled that at the last meeting there was a great
deal of concern with the fire station, she has learned that
the Fire Authority Board meeting will be the 28th, suggesting
that consideration be given to obtaining a bus or have people
caravan to that meeting to express the feelings of this
community as to the importance of the volunteer firefighter
program and engine, she will personally seek donations for
transportation and possibly the City could participate, as
she has said in the past it is important to take information
to the people, important also to make the public officials
aware of community feelings. Ms. Rita Brenner, Trailer
park, expressed her opinion that the lengthy extension of the
City Manager contract is not appropriate, comes at a bad
time, her understanding is that the Manager has a City
computer at home, a cell phone, car allowance, her feeling is
that there should be a better record before any amendment and
the new Council representative should be included. There
being no further comments, Mayor Doane declared Public
Comments to be closed.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "c" thru "P"
Boyd moved, second by Larson, to approve the recommended
action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except
Item "I", removed for separate consideration.
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C.
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.
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D.
Approved regular demands numbered 36534
through 36671 in the amount of $366,265.75,
payroll demands numbered 15232 through
15376 in the amount of $167,511.12, and
authorized warrants to be drawn on the
Treasury for same.
E. Received and filed the Monthly Investment
Report for November, 2001.
F. Approved the sale of obsolete vehicles and
equipment at public auction, two sweepers,
two trucks, one Volkswagen Bug, tires.
G. Adopted Resolution Number 4982 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT," (paper and office supplies,
digital printing/equipment rental, MTSI contract,
Boeing business license fees). By unanimous
consent, full reading of Resolution Number
4982 was waived.
H.
Adopted Resolution Number 4983 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE NATIONAL DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM." By unanimous consent,
full reading of Resolution Number 4983 was
waived.
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J. Adopted Resolution Number 4984 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE MATCHING FUNDS FOR
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE URBAN WATER RUNOFF
GRANT PROGRAM." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 4984 was waived.
K. Approved the removal of concrete from City
parkways to create planting space for trees,
a cooperative effort of the National Tree
Trust, Trees for Seal Beach, and the City.
L.
Approved the second amendment of the existing
contract between the City of Seal Beach and
Correctional Services, Inc. to provide jail
services for an additional period of three
years expiring April 10, 2005, and authorized
the City Manager to execute same on behalf of
the City.
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M. Approved an Amendment to the Animal Shelter
Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and
the Friends of Seal Beach Animal Care Center
to reflect changes relating to licensing,
animal control officer designation, license
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fees, termination, breach remedy, and notices.
N.
Adopted Resolution Number '4985 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SSEAL BEACH ADOPTING THE ORANGE COUNTY
ADULT ALCOHOL AND DRUG SOBER LIVING FACILITIES
CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES AND DIRECTING STAFF
TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES SET FORTH IN THE
GUIDELINES." By unanimous consent, full
reading of Resolution Number 4985 was waived.
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O. Denied the claim of Zekarias Kidane for
medical and personal damages and returned
said claim as not being within the jurisdiction
of the City of Seal Beach.
Denied the claim of Virginia Quirk for recovery
of fees and referred same to the City's
liability attorney and adjuster.
P.
Adopted Resolution Number 4986 entitled "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE' CLOSURE OF THE
NORTH AND SOUTH BOUND PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
TURNPOCKETS AT SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD." By
unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution
Number 4986 was waived.
AYES:
NOES:
Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
None Motion carried
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "I" - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - CITY MANAGER
Councilman Yost moved a substitute motion to not extend the
City Manager contract for four years. There was no second to
the motion.
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Councilman Yost noted that although it is not the practice to
discuss personnel matters in public he had already indicated
his concern therefore removed this item from the Consent
Calendar. To the invitation of the Mayor for the City
Manager to comment on this item, the Manager stated he felt
it would be inappropriate. Counci1member Campbell pointed
out that people often make comments however they do not have
full information, there was question as to the decision of
Council, matters of a personnel nature are private and
confidential, it is difficult to provide the public with
every scrap of information, she provides her residents with a
newsletter quarterly, she can not do additional newsletters
for each bit of information yet information is disseminated
as quickly as possible. With regard to the contract of the
City Manager, Councilmember Campbell mentioned that he has
been with the City for a year, there was an annual review, an
appraisal was done, as is customary standard procedure, as
well as a salary review, the Manager has the option of
leaving his employment with a thirty day notice, the same
option lies with the Council, in this case the contract
extension for four years is a vote of confidence. To the
comment that he was provided a computer for home use she
advised that from an accounting standpoint computers are
considered to be obsolete in four years, even though this is
a small community it must have the technological capabilities
to compete with other agencies, members of the Council also
have computers, faxes, and cell phones, that is the way of
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life today, the Manager attends many meetings, he needs to be
accessible, that is accomplished through a cell phone.
Councilman Yost expressed his feeling that the hands of those
coming after should not be tied, by extending the contract
four years that could make the contract more expensive over
time, if the contract ends at a specific time there is a one
year severance package, whether it,is paid or not at the time
of expiration is a question, yet that choice could become
more expensive in the future, his feeling is that out of
respect one should not saddle those coming after with such
contract, in addition, given the financial issues his
preference would be to wait until after the budget hearings
to consider a raise for the Manager, there are serious
financial concerns, the Recreation Director has not been
replaced, that department has been cut in half, the secretary
is now in Public Works, there are considerations with the
Police Department, those are his reasons for voting against
this item. Councilman Boyd expressed his opinion that the
City Manager has done a good job, whether the community is
big or small it is a tough job. He mentioned that the
contract of the Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority was
recently evaluated and provided with a substantial salary
increase, the private sector seems to pullout the good
people eventually, to that this community has lamented many
times that City Manager's only tend to stay for three to four
years, that is because a split arises at the Council level
and/or a small vocal faction of the public that may not like
the person, the choice of leaving is in the hands of the
Manager or the Council, in this case there are four members
of the Council that want to keep this City Manager around and
give the opportunity for some consistent leadership for a
period of time, in the monthly edition of the Western City
magazine there are nine city manager or executive director
vacancies in Southern California alone that all pay more than
Seal Beach, one issue that needs to be looked at is how does
this City remain competitive in the market to be competitive
with the surrounding cities. Councilman Boyd offered that
this City Manager has undertaken some of the toughest issues
ever, for that he supports the contract amendment.
Councilman Yost did concur that the Manager has done well
with water quality issues, is moving forward with the boom
project, a water quality master plan, filters for the storm
drains, some very tangible efforts towards cleaning up the
ocean and the River, he lauds him for that, and that is why
he supported him coming to Seal Beach, yet he has some issues
of concern.
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Councilman Boyd moved to approve Amendment No. 1 to the
Employment Contract between the City of Seal Beach and John
Bahorski.
To an inquiry of Councilmember Campbell it was noted that the
salary increase is effective July 1st. The City Attorney
clarified that the original contract was for a term of three
years, one year has expired, the amendment would add two
years to the remaining two years of the contract, the two
years and raise effective July 1, 2002 are the only changes
proposed. Councilman Larson pointed out that the City had
hired a professional organization, interviewed several
applicants, the Council chose a City Manager that had
experience in coastal cities, water problems, and related
subjects of the environment, his feeling is that that was a
good choice, the Council made an initial offer which he
accepted, that being less than what he had asked to begin
with, and with the understanding that there would be a review
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at the end of one year, he would like to keep institutional
memory, that can only be done by keeping city managers, and
that can only be done by showing confidence, his vote for the
additional time is a vote of confidence yet recognizing that
termination is an option should things not work out. The
election saw two members of the Council unopposed therefore
have terms of four years so it is not like an entirely new
Council. Having been the City Attorney of a number of
cities, Councilman Larson said he has respect for the Manager
in what he is trying to do to put the City on a businesslike
basis, it is likely that can not be done without stepping on
some toes, it is felt in time that concern will go away, the
Manager is being paid to do the best he can while facing a
number of problems, nonetheless being the lack of money,
therefore he will support the motion.
Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion.
AYES:
NOES:
Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson
Yost Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING / PROPOSED RESOLUTION NUMBER 49a7 - APPEAL -
SITE PLAN REVIEW 02-1 - BRIDGEWATER WAY
As mentioned earlier, this item was postponed until the
meeting of March 25th.
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INTERIM REPORT - SAN GABRIEL RIVER DEBRIS BOOM - PROJECT
NUMBER 50086
The City Manager noted that this is an interim report, the
funding for this project came from the State, the next step
for the project is submittal and review by the Resource
agencies as well as the flood control districts of both Los
Angeles and Orange counties due to hydraulic concerns. The
Public Works Director reported that the City is presently
working with some of the resource agencies, the Los Angeles
Department of Public Works, the Orange County Public
Facilities and Resources Department and the City of Long
Beach on this project. The Director introduced Mr. Mark
vukojevic, the new Assistant City Engineer, coming to Seal
Beach from Claremont.
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The Assistant mentioned that the intent of the presentation
is to review the preliminary design of the debris boom net,
the main purpose of a debris boom or net is obvious, to
reduce debris and contaminants from entering the San Gabriel
River and eventually wash up on the beach, to that photos
were shown of a first flush or heavy rain where debris flowed
down River and washed upon the beach as happened last
November. He explained that the City has chosen, in
conjunction with the designer, a location that is at a point
of confluence of two different rivers, the Coyote Creek and
the San Gabriel River watersheds which is approximately two
plus miles upstream from the beach, this location was chosen
due to the lack of influence by tidal waters backwashing up
into the channel, also it is concrete lined therefore
provides easier access to maintain it, there are also
maintenance points in that area where construction equipment
and crews can be set up to remove the debris. The Assistant
reported that there have been very few projects of this
nature started, the City of Los Angeles has done a similar
type as has Los Angeles and Orange counties, Los Angeles
developed a temporary boom that has been somewhat successful
in trapping debris, that boom is in an area of close
proximity to where this boom is proposed, they have learned
from it, that information has been shared with the designer
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for Seal Beach, as this type of construction is a relatively
new concept. The Assistant described the boom as a special
type of net, chains, wires, and a special type of strut buoys
which provides additional stability for the net, it is
important to note that the net is designed to capture trash'
and debris on low or medium flow conditions, if there were to
be a major rainstorm event, what would commonly be deemed to
be a five year flood, the debris boom will be designed to
snap and close itself down thereby preventing any upstream
flooding. Photos were shown of examples of upstream
connections where there are smaller creeks and channels
flowing into the San Gabriel River, not during a rain storm
but a normal day flow of debris which will eventually end up
on the beach. Councilman Yost mentioned that more funding is
needed however with the passage of proposition 40 it is
likely funding may be easier to obtain, thanks too to
Councilman Boyd who through his efforts was able to secure
funding for some of the water quality improvements.
Councilman Boyd mentioned that this project has been three
years in the making, the funding for the project was actually
achieved in 1999, the process takes a long time given the
various jurisdictional issues, yet it should make a
difference on the beach. To the question of Councilman
Larson as to whether the boom netting would break and wash
away when it snaps, the Assistant explained that it will snap
and swing to the opposite side. Boyd moved, second by Yost,
to receive and file the interim report.
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NOES:
Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost
None Motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None was presented.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
None was presented.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Campbell made reference to the recent election
and loss of Measure W in that the measure was approved by the
voters, stated there is already correspondence from South
County seeking alternate airport sites, Orange County lost an
opportunity to provide extra runways, that will impact the
County, there will now be a push for alternate runway sites,
it is known where South County wants them to go, this was not
an environmental issue for the park, it was a political
issue, within ten years they will look for an airport here.
Councilman Yost thanked those who elected him to a second
term, stating he will do his best to represent the people and
their issues. Councilman Boyd said he was pleased to
announce that the Governor has included $800,000 in the State
budget to assist the rebuilding of the groin at the pier,
there was a stop-gap repair last year, the groin does protect
the beach and helps to keep the sand in place. It is
understood too that the Traffic Signal Coordination project
on Seal Beach Boulevard is also moving forward, that is a
Measure M funded project. The Public Works Director
confirmed that to be correct, a fiber optic project will
connect the signals on the Boulevard from the 405 to Pacific
Coast Highway, once that is in place it will be operated by a
traffic management center at the City Yard to coordinate the
signals, as the Bixby project finishes up there will also be
the intercoordinate back with Los Alamitos, that is the
primary cause of delays at present however that should soon
be resolved. Mayor Doane mentioned that he was part of the
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initial study of the coordination of signals some eight or
nine years ago, it fell flat because of the number of demand
signals that are in the chain, those are the signals that do
not activate unless a vehicle wants to access Seal Beach
Boulevard, does that not still throw the coordination off.
The Public works Director noted that the coordination is
somewhat complicated with a lot of factors involved besides
the side streets that tie into Seal Beach Boulevard, there
has been a prior program where all of the signals and
controllers were replaced, that had been a major reason as to
why the signals could not be tied together, what is happening
is that the traffic engineers are going to an open
architecture system where all of the signals can talk to each
other, that is why it will be possible to coordinate the
signals together for the most part.
CLOSED SESSION
No Closed Session was held.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council,
to adjourn the meeting until March 25th at 6:30 p.m. to
meeting in Closed Session if necessary.
By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Attest:
Approved:
Seal Beach, California
March 25, 2002
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular
adjourned session at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Doane calling the
meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
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ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Doane
Councilmembers Boyd, Larson
Absent:
Councilmembers Campbell, Yost
Councilmember Campbell was awaiting the Council in the
conference room and councilman Yost arrived at 6:31.
Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Ms. Yeo, City Clerk