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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2002-05-21 5-12-02 / 5-21-02 CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager mentioned that there has been a considerable amount of concrete repair on Main Street, explained that what is being seen next to the new blocks of concrete is a strip of asphalt fill which is temporary until the paver project commences, the reason for the strip is that the new concrete is laid at the correct grade, the old concrete was not poured correctly, and the paver portion of the project will be done as rapidly as possible in order to remove the asphalt. I COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Yost noted that May is melanoma month, and requested that a presentation and proclamation be scheduled for the next agenda. Mayor Doane reminded again of the election the following day, the results of which will be tabulated in Council Chambers after the close of the polls at 8:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent, of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Attest: I Approved: Seal Beach, California May 21, 2002 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Doane calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Doane Councilmembers Boyd, Campbell, Larson, Yost Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Ms. Yeo, City Clerk I Absent: None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Doane requested that the provision for Announcements be added to the agenda as well as an Item "D" for the appointment of an interim representative to the Sanitation 5-:21-02 Districts. Campbell moved, second by Boyd, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried I ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Doane reported that last evening he was honored as was Chief Sellers and others by being invited to the annual Leo's Installation of Officers and Awards. He said it was wonderful to hear the fine young men and women being applauded for the number of hours they have devoted to the Leo projects, all participants being high school age or younger, and the money they have earned through the projects is in turn given back to the community in various ways. Mayor Doane said he was proud to be part of the ceremony and of these young people who are doing whatever they can to help the community. Mayor Doane stated that whatever success he has had in the position of Mayor has been through the support of the other members of the Council, Councilman Boyd for his help with the timing of speakers and assistance with the wording of routine motions given his in depth knowledge of Roberts Rules, Councilman Yost for his friendship over the past four years and personal assistance at the time of the illness of his wife, of Councilmember Campbell he stated he has considerable new respect for her, she has been supportive and he is appreciative of her friendship, and Councilman Larson always willing to fill in for him at events and meetings when he could not attend, to each he presented a 'Friends Helping Friends Succeed' pin. Mayor Doane mentioned that members of the staff have been very helpful. He called upon Chief Sellers stating that wheneverl1e had,problems the Chief and his staff have been most willing to help, and when there have been complaints relating to the Department they have handled them very tactfully, thanked the City Manager and City Attorney, whom he has known fo~ eleven years, for their assistance, and personally recognized City Staff and to each he presented a 'Friends' pin with appreciation. I I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Doane declared the Public Comment period to be open. Mr. Bill Ayres, Seal Beach, expressed appreciation to Councilman Boyd for the past four years, and said despite the reason,he is not continuing his belief is that he could speak for many people in Old Town who have said that he has done the best job in recent times for this area, for all of them and those that are not present he extended thanks. Mr. Stan Anderson, Seal Beach, thanked the Council and Mayor Doane for their many hours of service to Seal Beach, thanks to Mr. Antos and Ms. Pearce for caring enough about the City to run for City Council, it is hoped that Ms. Pearce will continue to be active in the community, support the Council, and participate in decision making, it is time for the supporters of both candidates to join together, running for Council is a large commitment, also divides a community, the City is stronger when all work together on the problems. He noted that consideration of the budget will be forthcoming, he is in hope that the citizens understand that meeting the budget will be difficult, this and future Councils will need the support of the majority not an obstruction by a few to maintain the quality of life in Seal Beach. Mr. Anderson also announced the passing of long time resident Jerry Kyle, prayers and sympathy are with him and his family. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, stated she felt that Councilman Boyd 5-21-02 withstood more than anyone should have during recent months, he stood tall, and expressed appreciation to the Councilman for what he did as far as improvements to the downtown area. There being no further comments, Mayor Doane declared Public Comments to be closed. Councilman Boyd asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Jerry Kyle. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 5011 - RECITING FACTS - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - MAY 14. 2002 Resolution Number 5011 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH ON THE 14TH DAY OF MAY, 2002, DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5011 was waived. Campbell moved, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution Number 5011 as presented. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried OATHS OF OFFICE The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mr. William Doane, District Five, Dr. Paul Yost, District Three, and Mr. Charles Antos, District One, and presented each with their Certificate of Election. The members of the Council assumed their Council seats. Mayor ProTem Larson presented former Councilman Boyd with a commemorative City plaque in recognition of his service as a member of the City Council and a card and gift of appreciation. Mr. Boyd stated it has been a pleasure to serve on the Council, noted that the Council does in fact appreciate all of the public comments it receives, it is the opportunity for the public to inform the Council what they need to do to better serve the people, the Council will continue to serve the people day in and day out, asked that the public continue to support the Council, this is a community like no other, cherish it, that everyone take care of their families, and blessed all. I COUNCIL REORGANIZATION SELECTION OF MAYOR Mayor Doane declared nominations open for the position of Mayor and moved to nominate Councilman John Larson. Councilman Yost seconded the motion. By unanimous consent, nominations were closed. AYES: NOES': Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson, Yost None Motion carried I Mr. Larson was declared Mayor for the term of 2002/2003 and assumed the conduct of the meeting. Mayor Larson presented Councilman Doane with a commemorative plaque in recognition and appreciation for his services as Mayor for the year 2001/2002. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM Mayor Larson declared nominations open for the position of Mayor ProTem. Councilman Doane nominated Councilman Paul Yost as Mayor ProTem and so moved. Councilman Antos seconded 5-21-02 the motion. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: Antos, Campbell, Doane, Larson None Yost Motion carried I ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - INTERIM REPRESENTATIVE Councilmember Yost indicated his interest in this position involvement in urging a position against the waiver. Councilmember Campbell also indicated interest, noted that the waiver is important to this City and she has been working with members of other City Councils relative to its opposition. Councilman Yost yielded to the interest of Councilmember Campbell provided that the position against the waiver be carried forward strongly, and offered to be the alternate. There was a unanimous consensus of the Council to designate Councilmember Campbell as the interim representative to the Sanitation District Board and Councilman Yost as the alternate. Mayor Larson noted that the City's position in opposition to the waiver will remain the same. I COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Yost expressed appreciation to the voters for allowing him a second term on the City Council, said it was not an easy decision to run for a second term, and that he will do his best to represent his constituency. Councilman Antos also thanked those who elected him to the position of member of the City Council, stated he would do the best job possible, and noted that he will be listing his telephone number beneath his Council photograph on SBTV3. Councilman Doane noted that the City Manager and staff have been working to put together the upcoming budget which is critical to this City, requested positive comments and participation by the citizens so that they will realize that the City is in budget difficulties and where ways to get around the problems are being looked at. Mayor Larson welcomed Mr. Antos to the Council, stated it is going to be an interesting four years, and noted that members of the Council in this community include their home phone numbers on their business cards which, for the most part, is not done in other cities. The Mayor also invited the public to attend the budget workshops, there will be many difficult decisions, choices to be made. Mayor Larson expressed appreciation to his fellow Councilmembers for selecting him as Mayor, stated it is fun working with them, they become friends, and it is hoped all work together for a happy City in future years. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Monday, May 28th at 6:30 p.m. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 7:34 p.m. I C' o Approved: ~~ Mayor 5-21-02 / 5-28-02 Attest: Seal Beach, California I May 28, 2002 The regular adjourned meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. was canceled due to the lack of Closed Session items in need of disc4sion. it Clerk and the City of Seal Beach, California May 28, 2002 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 8:30 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. I Mayor Larson noted that the Congress of the United States did not place a comma before 'under God' in the Flag Salute however twelve million people do so therefore he intends to follow the twelve million people. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Larson Councilmembers Antos, Campbell, Doane, Yost Absent: None Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Mr. Piper, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Dancs, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Chief Sellers, Police Department Mr. Vukojevic, Deputy City Engineer Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Ms. Yeo, City Clerk I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Yost requested that Item "N" be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, Councilmember Campbell requested Item "J" removed, and Councilman Antos requested Items "M, 0, Q, and R" removed. Doane moved, second by Campbell, to approve the order of the agenda as revised.