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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2000-01-24 1-10-00 / 1-24-00 pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 relating to terms of pa~ment/price for property located at 201 - 8th Street and the Department of Water and Power property located on the west side of First Street between Ocean Avenue "and Marina Drive" a conference with legal counsel relating to existing litigation, Stoddard versus City of Seal Beach, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), and a conference with legal counsel with regard to one case of potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c). By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 10:27 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:31 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported that 1:he Council had met in Closed Session to discuss the items identified on the agenda, gave direction to the City Attorney and City Manager, no other action was taken. I ADJOUHNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 11:33 p.m. Approved: I Attes"t: Seal Beach, California January 24, 2000 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Doane calling the meeting to order. Councilman Boyd introduced Brownie/Girl Scout Troop 1051 who led the Salute to the Flag. Each Brownie/Girl Scout was presented with the Scouting Flag Ceremony Patch. The progression of this Troop was mentioned inasmuch as they led the Pledge last year as Daisy Troop 2269. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor ProTem Doane Councilmernbers Boyd, Campbell, Snow I Absent: Mayor Yost Campbell moved, second by Boyd, to excuse the absence of Mayor Yost from this meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried 1-24-00 I Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badurn, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Chief Sellers, Police Department Chief Cushman, Lifeguard Department Lt. pounds, Lifeguard Department Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services Ms. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Boyd moved, second by Campbell, to waive the 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 reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried PRESENTATIONS I SEAL BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - PHOTO CONTEST Ms. Mary Ann Harmon, member of the Seal. Beach Historical Society, announced the winner of the fourth annual Historical Society Photo Contest as Seal Beach resident Liisa Kyle with her photo of a scene of a lone. fisherman on th~ municipal pier titled "Seal Beach Freedom" which she presented to the City Council. Ms. Harmon mentioned that the first and second place winners received gifts donated by PC 30:Min Photo and Seal Beach Camera. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 4780 - RECOGNIZING SEAN COLLINS - COMMUNITY SERVICE - WEATHER FORECASTING Mayor ProTem Doane read in full Resolution Number 4780 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING SEAN COLLINS FOR HIS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY" and presented the Resolution to Mr. Collins. Chief Cushman stated it was with pride that the Lifeguard Department has this opportunity to recognize Mr. Collins for his support and diligent efforts to the community and the Department, a person who is more than just a surf forecaster but a continuing supporter of the sport of surfing. He noted that the local Surfline championship event held in 1999 was the first community surfing event in more than twenty years and, is now known as the largest amateur surfing contest in the northern hemisphere with over two hundred seventy-five participants in the second year, and now looks to be a long standing tradition. The City Manager made reference to the City's Emergency Preparedness Plan, commending Captain Gary Maiten of the Police Department and retired Captain Tim Dorsey of the Lifeguard Department for their efforts in preparing an emergency plan several years ago that is put into operation even now when needed, that too with the assistance and input of Mr. Collins. Mr. Collins expressed appreciation for the recognition. He mentioned that while forecasting the surf in Seal Beach he also feels a sadness in that he is forecasting pollution as well, and to that, on behalf of the local surfing community he commended 1-24-00 Mayor Yost for his efforts to address the pollution problem generated by other agencies to the north that flows down the San Gabriel River, encouraged those efforts to continue as well as continued attention to a solution for the annual flooding and coastal erosion that occurs on the east beach, it is felt by some that an artificial reef may be a solution howevE!r would need to be environmentally sound, a potential to no1: only improve the wave quality but slow the erosion, and encouraged continued efforts of Councilman Boyd to seek federal funding. Mr. Collins thanked Chief Cushman and former Chief Dorsey for their help over the years, mentioned that he works with lifeguard agencies around the country and internationally and the Seal Beach lifeguarding staff is becoming well recognized around the world as being one of the best. Appreciation was extended to Mr. Collins by a round of applause. I RESOLUTION NUMBER 4781 - HONORING SEAN CHARLES WILLIAMS - EAGLE SCOUT AWARD Resolution Number 4781 was read in full by Mayor ProTem Doane entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING AND COMMENDING SEAN CHARLES WILLIAMS FOR ACHIEVING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EAGLE AWARD." Councilmember Campbell presented Resolution Number 4781 to Sean Williams, noting that it would also be presented at his Eagle Court of Honor on January 29th. Boyd moved, second by Doane, to adopt Resolutions Numbered 4780 and 4781 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSEN'r: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried I APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilman Snow requested that Item "H" be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration, and request was made to amend the agenda to include the award of bid for the construction of manholes on Seal Beach Boulevard, project Number 814. Boyd Inoved, second by Campbell, to amend the agenda to consider the award of bid for Project Number 814 following approval of the Consent Calendar inasmuch as this item came to attention after the posting of the agenda and it is necessary to take action prior to the next meeting, and that the order of the agenda be approved as amended. AYES: NOES: ABSEN'T: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor ProTem Doane declared Public Comments to be open. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, mentioned a news article from a couple of months back that reported fifteen quart containers to collect used automotive oil for transport to collection centers were available free of charge to Seal Beach residents, a statement of an environmental representative for the City of Cypress was that making the process clean and simple would help prevent people from dumping illegally, the containers available from Cypress City Hall. Mr. Shanks noted that when people purchase oil there is a portion of the cost that goes to the State to pay for these containers, which is at no cost if they are turned in, there was to have I 1-24-00 I been a campaign to promote this program the first of the year however that did not occur. Given the on-going talk about pollutants that flow down the San Gabriel River, oil being one of those, he would suggest that some division of the City obtain these containers for distribution to citizens who wish to change their own oil so that the oil is not disposed of through the sewers, drains, or some other illegal means. Mr. Shanks presented one of the oil containers to Council. With regard to elections, Mr. Shanks noted that in the past people have been accustomed to the California primary election taking place in June, now it is in March, only five weeks away, and said he would hope that the people re-elect the City Clerk and Councilmember Campbell. He noted that a group has been formed, Citizens for Proposition 12, in an effort for the public to become aware of the funding that would become available through that proposition, a possibility to preserve the Department of Water and Power site for open space which in turn would reduce the influx of people which both a hotel and residential housing would do, residents prefer to keep Seal Beach, particularly Old Town, as it is and quiet, approval of Proposition 12 would be a step in that direction. Mr. Reg Clewley, Seal Beach, stated his surprise to read in a staff report to the Planning Commission that the City is going to make every effort to negotiate with Hellman to rid the back area of a specific property on Crestview of debris and foliage, to him that would seem troublesome to disturb animal habitat and a reported archaeological site by moving equipment or materials into the vicinity. He asked that an item be placed on a future agenda or that staff be directed to look into an illegal dump site on the Hellman property, he has complained about this for years yet the City has taken no action to have the area cleared of illegally, dumped materials that he said he has observed being placed by Hellman people as recently as last year, and asked that this be taken care of before the City makes any effort to have the area behind the Crestview address defoliated. Mayor ProTem Doane noted that Councilmember Campbell was stepping down from the Council dais to speak as a private citizen. Ms. Campbell referred to a recent meeting of the Airport Land Use Commission where the Commission members received a copy of a letter authored by one of the South County Commissioners, Charles Zoffer, to the Secretary of Defense requesting that air operation activity at Los Alamitos be transferred to El Toro and that Los Alamitos be considered for a commercial airport, and said she was bringing this to attention because of the Yes on Measure F signs that have been observed in Old Town. Ms. Campbell said the mission of the Airport Land Use Commission is to protect airports from the people and people from airports, the ALUC follows a land use plan called the AELUP, a handbook and guide for their decisions, there are portions of land at El Toro that are in the City of Irvine which they are trying to develop to stifle the airport however their plans are inconsistent with ALUC guidelines which has not pleased the City of Irvine, the reason the plans were found to be inconsistent is that the sites have already been designated for a future airport therefore development was not approved that could then be deemed to be dangerous and in a dangerous location. The title to the Base has not changed, it is still owned by the Navy Department, therefore there is no reason to take references to El Toro out of the AELUP, if they were, then there would be no reason to come before the ALUC for approval to develop, thus it is seen that the AELUP document can play a pivotal role in the County planning process, and consequently the ALUC members are being sued. Ms. Campbell said she also belongs to the I I 1-24-00 OrangE! County Regional Airport Authority, their purpose is to seCUrE! an airport at El Toro, the reason is that the County is in need of another airport, also, several years ago there was a group called the Airport Site Coalition consisting of representatives from all of the Orange County cities, their chargE! was to find an alternative to John Wayne Airport, they wanted El Toro, it was not available but it is available now, the reason she is a member of this group and supports an airport at El Toro is so the airport does not here, which is what South County wants. Ms. Campbell read in full the letter from Mr. Zoffer to the Secretary of Defense specifically suggesting an operations/land transfer exchange betwelm Los Alami tos and El Toro, making Los Alami tos the site for a proposed Orange County commercial airport and reactivating El Toro for military operations, that should satisfy both interests and the BRAC. Ms. Campbell explained that at present the flights over North Orange County exist in the form of flights from LAX, the skies of Seal Beach and Los Alami,:os are possibly the most heavily traveled in Southern California, already congested. Ms. Campbell offered that Mr. Zoffer is one of two ALUC commissioners appointed by Tom Wilson from South County, a question she posed to Mr. Zoffer was if it did not concern him that the nearest homes to El Toro are three miles in one direction, five miles in another, and there is development at Los Alamitos up to the gate, in some instances within two thousand feet of the runway, his response was not one bit. Ms. Campbell said one of the issues on the March 7th ballot is the airport at El Toro, the issue disguised as Safe and Healthy Community Initiative, this Initiative does not end the El Toro airport but it is a means to the end, it sets in place the requirement for a two- thirds vote, instead of a simple majority, when voting on any future airport, jail expansion, or landfills, however it will take a simple majority to pass this Initiative then require a two-thirds majority for any future votes on those issues. She noted that South County is predicted to double in size in the n.ext ten years and they need to think about transportation issues such as airports, where they could or should be, but they should not be here. Ms. Campbell again noted her membership on the Regional Airport Authority for the past four years, working for an airport at El Toro so that such airport does not end up at Los Alamitos or the Weapons Station. She asked that people think about the ramifications of a two-thirds vote requirement for such issues in the future, what she does not want to see happen is the Initiative passing, El Toro stopped and developed, and then South County, seeking a reversal of the Initiative after they reach their population growth, try to put the airport in North County. The need for another airport is here, it will not go away, and with El Toro gone sites that were previously not considered will be. Ms. Campbell showed overhead projections of the Orange County cities, pointed out the South County cities that will be a formidable voting block when fully developed, displayed the sixteen airport sites considered by the Airport Site Coalition, of the original twenty-six sites some were deleted, some added, as an example, Cristianitos Canyon was removed because of a fatal flaw in that two miles from the end of the runway is the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Plant, Los Alamitos was removed because it too had a fatal flaw where upon takeoff flights' intersect one mile out with the planes coming into Long Beach, the intersection point over Leisure World, Los Alamitos is considered a medium haul airport yet the Site Coalition was looking for an international, long haul airport. She also pointed out the locations considered at I I I 1-24-00 I Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Bolsa Bay, and Huntington Flats, there were two proposals to build an airport off-shore from there, then proposals for Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors. Ms. Campbell cautioned that the weapons Station and the Air Station are being looked at, combine the two for about five thousand six hundred acres, noting that the Bixby development would mean nothing to them, along with this concept Seal Beach Boulevard has been shown as the highway from the Freeway to the airport and the bay. She concluded that if one cares about this community, vote no on Measure F. Ms. Jane McCloud, Balboa Drive, offered that Proposition 12 is designed to protect the air, water, rivers, and beaches, Proposition 12 should be of particular interest to Seal Beach residents, Hellman wetland restoration being one, the Department of Water and Power property, the Bolsa Chica wetlands as well, a number of things where proposition 12 could benefit locally and make funding available to preserve natural habitat throughout California, a means to protect the environment and enhance the economy. Ms. McCloud suggested that citizens register to vote by February 7th and vote for Proposition 12 on March 7th. Ms. Sue Corbin, Seal Beach, spoke for a yes vote on Measure M, suggested that anyone interested in helping or contributing to this effort contact the Yes committee office, complained about access regulations to Leisure World and a recent news article authored by Councilman Doane, stated the people in favor of Measure M do not make false statements as claimed, charged that there were behind door meetings between the Manager and the developer, that legal counsel does not keep the Council informed, and to the EIR the people were not given consideration. Ms. Corbin mentioned that the City Manager appeared at the Leisure World Kiwanis meeting and spoke regarding a five year program for water, sewer, streets, and sidewalks by having established financial reserves from developments, it is known that considerable money was spent for consultant services however the people have yet to see any of the improvements. She mentioned also a recent News Enterprise editorial relating to the Department of Water and Power property and the position taken by the Mayor initially in favor of a hotel, then Riverbeach residents objected, and now the possibility of securing funds, with regard to the absence of the Mayor she said if he is not available to chair the meetings then he should not have taken the position, also, if Roberts Rules are not going to be followed then their reference should be removed from the Charter. Ms. Corbin mentioned a letter directed to the Council from Mrs. Brendel with a request that it be read in objection to an adjacent swimming pool with no self-closing gate, also a tent on the beach without a Coastal permit, rules are not being followed. Ms. Corbin continued, spoke with regard to alleged removal of personnel rights of the City Manager in a closed session, this after the former finance director met with Council in closed session, this should have been done in open session, Charter responsibilities can not be discussed in that manner, this is against the Brown Act and it was not reported to the public, therefore to state that decisions are not made in closed sessions is not correct. There being no further comments, Mayor ProTem Doane declared Public Comments to be closed. I I COUNCIL ITEMS HOUSING PRESERVATION ORDINANCE Councilman Boyd clarified that this item is unrelated to the current bed and breakfast issue and relocation of the Krenwinkle and Proctor homes. Councilman Boyd noted that 1-24-00 with 1:he current housing market dictating demolition of older homes in Seal Beach and the recent discussion of historic home preservation led him to bring this issue to the Council for discussion, aside from the current issue, there is the matter of how to incentivize historic home preservation, depending upon how preservation is accomplished there has been support expressed by residents for maintaining some of the historic homes in the community and neighborhoods, the recen1: trend has been to level old beach cottages on fifty foot lots, subdivide and build two custom homes. He recalled that about a year ago the Council authorized a combination grant/loan program to assist moderate income families with exterior rehabilitation of qualified homes in an effort to presel~ve the existing housing stock, his belief is that the City needs to go to the next step and help to preserve the histOl~ic homes in this community but without offering a direc1: financial incentive of taxpayer dollars. Councilman Boyd l~equested approval to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance defining an historic home, this the result of the recent discussions relating to the Proctor and Krenwinkle homes, specify by ordinance the terms for restoration and preservation, and last, for homeowners who perform qualified restoration of a historic home in Seal Beach, a property tax reducl:ion of up to fifty percent provided that the home is maintained as an owner/occupied home and meets the guidelines set forth by ordinance. Councilman Boyd said his belief is that lthis would preserve the historic homes within the City, insurles that property values continue to rise, provides legal guidelines for restoration, and offers preservation without the financial assistance of government. - Councilman Boyd moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance to reflect the issues outlined, then allow the citizens to provide input thereto. Councilman Snow seconded the motion. As a technical point, Mayor ProTem Doane pointed out that it was the Redevelopment Agency rather than ,the City that authorized the home incentive program. He mentioned too that the most difficulty will be with the definition, he would support the comment relating to the charming, old beach cottages so long as they are restored and maintained otherwise they could become an undesirable property. Councilman Boyd again offered his reasoning for requesting consideration of this proposal. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, suggested that before the City Attorney goes forward with this proposal he should discuss the matter with the Director of Development Services, his recollection is that something from a historical perspective was done when BJ's I'izzaria went in, it is believed also that there is reference material relating to older houses in City Hall. Noting his support for this proposal, Mr. Shanks posed the question that from a legal standpoint can the City do anything more than half of the property tax, also inquired as to the percentage of property tax that the City receives. The r'esponse was about fifteen percent and the Council could determine to issue rebates at any level desired. Ms. Jane McCloud, Balboa Drive, expressed her support for the proposal, however suggested that some investigation be done of other communities that do restoration/preservation on a regular basis, the City of Orange a good example where it is not only homes but businesses as well. To the question as to wheth,er the Historical Society has any type of guidelines for an historical home, Mr. Shanks made reference to a walking tour brochure that was developed by the Womens Club many years ago. Ms. McCloud made reference to the two very small beach type cottage homes on 12th Street where it would be a I I 1-24-00 I shame if they were lost, possibly an area could be found where several old homes could be located and available to tourists. Councilman Boyd explained that the impetus for proposing this was to involve the community inasmuch as the bed and breakfast issue caught a number of people off guard, suggested again that guidelines be drafted, possibly develop a site review committee, do this in a fair manner and involve a number of people as this is an eclectic community. The City Manager mentioned that model ordinances exist for historic preservation, it may be well to collect and review other documents before drafting an ordinance for this community, determine to what extent the desires, what the potential for preservation of homes in this community is, how costly a process is desired. Ms. Sue Corbin said she too believes in saving the older homes, the Stanton House as an example should have been saved, but the answer is not gutting the interior and merely saving the exterior, putting them on stilts, placing two such dwellings on one lot, allowing bed and breakfast use with a zone overlay throughout the community, that is not historical preservation. The motion was restated, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to compile information for an ordinance defining an historic home, the terms of restoration, preservation, incentive, etc. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR I ITEM "H" - LICENSE AGREEMENT - COUNTY OF ORANGE - WALKWAY - NORTH SEAL BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER Having had discussions with people who frequent this location daily, Councilman Snow inquired if a crosswalk has been considered for this area from the location of the sidewalk to across the street where a number of people park. The Director of Recreation and Parks responded that a crosswalk was not considered as part of this improvement, and the Director of Public Works explained that the location referred to is not under control of the City, rather Rossmoor Center, however that request could be made of the Center after completion of this improvement, one problem however is the exact location of the crosswalk and where people are being directed. Councilman Snow said he has discussed this issue with Mr. Wilson of the Center a number of times, the crosswalk would be located in the direction of the clothing store across from the Community Center, yet not in front of as they do not want parking in front of their store. Snow moved, second by Doane, to approve the Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange for sidewalk work at the North Seal Beach Community Center. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "E" thru "H" Boyd moved, second by Campbell, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar as presented, except Item "H", removed for separate consideration. E. Approved regular demands numbered 26100 through 25115 in the amount of $82,547.82, payroll demands numbered 06386 through 6520 in the amount of $222,612.98, and authorized 1-24-00 warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. F Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 2000. Bids were received until January 18, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. for the 10th Street Drainage Program, Project Number 623, at which time they were opened by the City Clerk as follows: G. E. C. Construction Civil Works Corporation Damon Construction Ranco Corporation Excel Paving Company Sully Miller Contracting All American Asphalt S. Parker Engineering Los Angeles Engineering K.A.S. Equipment/Rental C. J. Construction I $ 63,750.50 $ 68,010.50 $73,762.00 $ 75,283.75 $ 82,294.00 $ 87,613.00 $ 88,888.50 $ 94,493.75 $ 99,207.00 $145,770.25 $ 99,855.75 Awarded the bid for Project Number 623, lOth Street Drainage Program, to E. C. Construction in the amount of $63,750.50, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. AYES: NOES: ABSEN'T: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried I AWARD OF BID - MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION - SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD - PROJECT NUMBER 814 The Director of Public Works reported that this item was inadv,ertently left off of the December 13th meeting, this project is to rebuild the sewer forcemain manholes on Seal Beach Boulevard just south of Westminster Avenue, this forcemain serves all of Old Town and the Hill, the condition of the manholes are such that they will soon be failing, these four manholes are on a twenty-four inch line and have deteriorated from sewer gases over the years. He explained that much of the cost is due to the fact that the sewage flow will actually have to be detoured, traffic delay and detour as well in that these locations are in the one, two, and third lanes, however a great deal of the work will be done at night and it is not believed there will be noise issues. The Director said it is hoped that the sewer forcemain replacement and sewer rates can be brought to Council for consideration in the near future. Bids were received until November 30, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Steve Bubalo Construction Co. Clarke'Construction Corp. I $293,400.00 $301,600.00 Awarded the bid for Project Number 814, Construction of Manholes on Seal Beach Boulevard, to Steve Bubalo Construction Company in the amount of $293,400, and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 1-24-00 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow None Yost Motion carried CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report was presented. I CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager announced upcoming informational meetings for the public in general, a meeting relating to preservation of older homes and potential bed and breakfast facilities as that relates to existing older homes to be held on February 1st at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, a representative of the applicant of one such facility will be present, a second meeting on February 7th at 7:00 p.m. relating to the Marina Drive Bridge improvements, more specifically traffic, lane closures, and project design, on February 8th at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers a forum relating to the policy question of dogs in Gum Grove park, and on a date yet to be announced, likely near the end of February, a meeting relating to coastal and water quality issues that have been discussed at other community forums. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no further Public Comments presented. I COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Campbell reported concerns received as to the status of Mr. K's Restaurant. The Director of Development Services said his understanding is that they have realized some financial difficulties in that the project was running over budget, sought and received additional financing, at this point it is unknown when the project will commence, however offered to advise the Council when known. Councilmember Campbell praised the new and larger Vons Market that has recently opened at Valley View and Chapman. She expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for their prompt cleanup of debris on Lampson this date, again cited the importance of voting against Measure F, if El Toro is lost then Seal Beach will be looked at in a couple of years, South County needs to provide for their own growth. Councilman Boyd extended appreciation to Mr. Shanks for starting the Citizens for Proposition 12 Group that will likely aid this community with the Hellman wetlands and the DWP site, he too urged a no vote on Measure F, the Safe and Healthy Communities Initiative, which in actuality should be called the catch and release initiative for, Orange County prisoners since it sends a clear message to the Sheriff that no more jails will be built in Orange County and that the mandate to solve the over-crowding situation will not be resolved, thus the County would end up with a catch and release program. Councilman Snow recalled his casual remark at last meeting for staff to provide a list of acronyms used in their staff reports, and to that mentioned that within the Orange County Council of Governments packet he actually found two pages of acronyms. Mayor ProTem Doane inquired as to the status of the Police cards contest. Chief Sellers responded that it is understood that the students are responding very well, and as of now some of the more difficult to find cards are now being made available at the front counter at the Station. Mayor ProTem Doane expressed appreciation to those who have left messages with regard to the well being of his wife, stating she is now home and improving. I 1-24-00 / 2-14-00 ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 p.m. clerk I Approved: ~ Attes't: Seal Beach, California Febru.ary 14, 2000 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:04 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. The Mayor offered that this meeting would be dedicated to the memory of Virginia Doane, wife of Councilman Doane. I ROLL CALL ,Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow Absent: None Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Badum, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Chief Sellers, Police Department Ms. Beard, Director of Recreation and Parks Ms. Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services . Mr. Dorsey, Assistant to ,the City Manager Lt. Pounds, Lifeguard Department Ms. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Boyd moved, second by Campbell, to waive the 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 reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such ordinance or resolution. I AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried