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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1999-02-22 2-8-99 / 2-22-99 I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney stated pursuant to Section 54956.9(a) of the Government Code, the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss existing litigation, cited on the agenda as the Lupash case, OCSC Case 70 36 62, and pursuant to Section 54956.9(b), discuss three potential cases. By unanimous consent, the Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 11:21 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney announced that the Council had discussed the items on the agenda, gave direction to the City Attorney, and no other action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 11:23 p.m. Approved: t Attest: I Seal Beach, California February 22, 1999 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Yost Councilmembers Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Till, City Manager Mr. Barrow, City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. B~dum, Director of Public Works/City Eng~neer Chief Sellers, Police Department Mr. Dorsey, Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Beard, Director of Recreation and Parks Ms. Yeo, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Yost requested that Item "G", Professional Services Agreement, be tabled. Question was raised if the intent is to table or to discuss in Closed Session. The City Attorney . I 2-22-99 advised that it could be agendized for Closed Session at the next meeting, to that the Council indicated by consensus to do so. Boyd moved, second by Campbell, to approve the order of the agenda as revised. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried I PRESENTATIONS EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Chief Sellers recognized Sergeant Michael Vasquez an employee of the Police Department for over thirty years, a Sergeant for about twelve years. He noted that with the reorganization of the Department Sergeant Vasquez was asked to take the lead in the Detective Bureau, an initial goal is to prioritize the case management of criminal investigations. Chief Sellers introduced Sergeant Vasquez and his wife, a practicing attorney and former Seal Beach Police Officer, and his daughter. Mayor Yost presented a Seal Beach tile plaque to Sergeant Vasquez in recognition of his thirty years of service to the City. Sergeant Vasquez accepted the plaque with appreciation and special thanks to the citizens and people who work and enjoy this community. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4687 - HONORING THE MUSSO FAMILY Councilman Boyd mentioned the upcoming development on Seal Beach Boulevard at the former Shore Shop location, the first phase of change and improvements to the Boulevard. Resolution Number 4687 was presented to the Council and read in full by Councilman Boyd entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOGNIZING AND HONORING THE MUSSO FAMILY FOR THEIR INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY." Doane moved, second by Campbell, to adopt Resolution Number 4687 as presented. I AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried Councilmember Campbell mentioned that Ms. Marilyn Poe, at the Womans Club Presidents Day luncheon, also extended her congratulations to the Musso family. Councilman Boyd introduced Mrs. Ellen Musso and her family, thanked them for their support of the community, for the homes that will be constructed on the Shore Shop site, and extended hope that they will continue their business in Seal Beach. Mrs. Musso thanked all of the people of Seal Beach for their support, and expressed appreciation for the recognition. SEAL BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY - PHOTO CONTEST Ms. Madge Harmon, Seal Beach Historical Society, presented this years winning photo taken by Craig Duffy, a Seal Beach resident and freshman at Los Alamitos High School, a black and white photo of the Bay Theater. Craig expressed appreciation for the contest, stated his enjoyment of photography, and that the Bay Theater is representative of his appreciation for films as well. Ms. Harmon noted that the past two winning photos are on display in City Hall however Craig is the youngest photographer, yet the second place winner is Tim Hutton, a Seal Beach resident and eighth grade student at Oak Middle School, his and all of the other photos to be displayed at the Red Car, and thanked two local businesses for their support throughout the year. Ms. Harmon announced a new exhibit at the Red Car entitled 'A Seal Beach Gem, the Jewel Cafe Silver' opening this coming Saturday, the I 2-22-99 exhibit displaying sixteen pieces of silver plate with a small Seal Beach logo from the Cafe. Ms. Harmon thanked the Council for their support. I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Yost declared Public Comments open. Mr. Gordon ~han~s, Surf Place, noted the new agenda format, the presentat~on ~s different, there is no Consent Calendar, and for the purpose of information, asked at what point can the public speak to the agenda items, are they all open for comment. Mayor Yost advised that the Consent Calendar will return, as to this meeting, if an item is not under public hearing this is the time to speak to any other item on the agenda, if necessary and with the concurrence of the Council, the public will be allowed to speak to specific items when considered at least at this meeting. Mr. Shanks stated he has been an opponent of the curfew ordinance since it came into effect, there are efficient senior volunteers that watch over the pier, this will do nothing during summer months when problems are more likely to occur, he does not like to see laws such as this that are ignored unless a problem arises. This is a beach town, there is no high school, nor a junior high school, there are not the problems as there are in other surrounding cities. His feeling is that there should be less rather than more laws. As to the skateboard area proposed for the .zoeter School site, he has no real concern with the proposal, however, the proposed charge to use the area is $2 for Seal Beach residents and $4 for those from outside the City, claiming that he never carried identification as to where he lived when he was twelve or fourteen, it would seem that the purpose of developing a skateboard facility is to keep youth off the streets and sidewalks. He asked who is going to have the responsibility of determining where one lives if identification is not carried, suggested a token fee of possibly $1 and after a period of time if it is found there are a number of users from outside the City then consider raising the fee. Officer Steve Staley, representing the Police Officers Association, announced the upcoming Tip-A-Cop event on April 1st at the Red Lobster restaurant. A representative of the Red Lobster stated this is the fourth year the Association and Red Lobster have joined forces in support of the Special Olympics and the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, in 1998 more than three quarters of a million dollars was raised through this program at six hundred fifty locations, more than $2,500 raised in this community, first in the region last year. Officer Staley explained that a jail will be set up and that bail will be sought by the imprisoned to get out, also, a donation may be made at the conclusion of a meal. Mr. Reg Clewley, Catalina, conveyed appreciation for the curb cuts at the corner of Catalina and Balboa and for other public works efforts that are improving accessibility for challenged people in the community, commended Development Services as well for placing the issue of illegally constructed decks before the Planning Commission on February 17th, and requested that staff be directed to place this issue before the Council at the next meeting rather than a future agenda. Mr. Clewley expressed his objection to the passage of the amended curfew ordinance, adopted originally with the understanding that it would withstand legal challenge, it did not in Monrovia, claiming that the amendment will not either, there is no provision for emancipated minors, recollection is that police had greater latitude for parental contact in the past. Mr. Clewley commented on the proposal to raise the fees for late building permit applications, Council procedural rules, placing items I I 2-22-99 on future rather than next agendas. He requested the opportunity to rebut any comments in support of the curfew ordinance when considered. There being no further comments, Mayor Yost declared Oral Communications closed. COUNCIL ITEMS APPOINTMENTS - BIXBY TENNIS CLUB SITE COMMITTEE Councilmember Campbell noted that the mission of this committee is to propose ideas for the development of the tennis club site when it and the funding is donated by Bixby Ranch Company. She read the names of those persons who have expressed interest to her thus far, Denise Anderson, Constance Black, Marty and Bob Bolling, Pam Borcich, Betty Forster, Audrey and Al Kime, Steve Meltzer, Lorraine Navarro, Beth Pepper, Cheryl Saunders, Claudia Shaw, Ethel Tesser, Paula Teweles, John and Sally Unrath. She mentioned that this represents a cross section of College Park East, stated she will contact these persons soon to determine a convenient time to meet, noted also that the Recreation and Parks Director and the District Four Planning Commissioner will also attend the meetings. The Mayor suggested that a report be forthcoming to the Recreation Commission within six months. Campbell moved, second by Boyd, to confirm the committee appointments as stated. I AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried 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 DEMANDS ON TREASURY Campbell moved, second by Boyd, to approve regular demands numbered 22278 through 22411 in the amount of $621,196.85, payroll demands numbered 2559 through 2706 in the amount of $144,961.84, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. With reference to a prior comment relating to the Consent Calendar, it was pointed out that the Consent Calendar was waived from this agenda due to the lack of Consent items and given that all items with the exception of two were pulled from the Consent at the last meeting. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried ZOETER HOCKEY RINK - REUSE PROPOSAL The Recreation and Parks Director presented the staff report, noted that this area was originally built as a hockey rink however is being under utilized as such, yet there has been an increased demand for an area to ride skateboards and rollerblades, that in a supervised manner, there will be new ramps, is proposed as self-supporting, and with operational parameters which continue to be under review. She noted the comment relating to the fee for use, explaining that is meant as a registration technique and most school children, particularly junior high school, have identification cards, I I I I 2-22-99 liability forms for the users need to be signed and they need to accept the rules and regulations, to that end the intent is to issue each child an identification card. The Director mentioned the support received from the local business In Flight, providing technical support for the project, and Avalon Homes who has indicated support for manufacturing some of the ramps for the site. Councilman Boyd spoke favorably of the proposal to utilize this area, and the participation of In Flight and Avalon Homes, however posed question to the City Attorney with regard to potential liability and indemnification. In response, the City Attorney explained that the State legislature addressed this issue last year in the form of a statute, a number of cities have such parks and have adopted ordinances that are consistent with the State statute, it does provide some protection and indemnification to the City, nonetheless it is not possible to stop lawsuits from being filed. Councilman Boyd expressed preference to a $1 fee for residents, possibly an annual pass at $30 or $40, or family pass at $60, and requested that an ordinance be adopted as recommended by legal counsel. Councilman Snow indicated support for the program yet agreed with the suggested $1 fee for residents. Noting experiences in College Park East with children building skateboard ramps in the streets and in the parks, Councilmember Campbell stated she would like to discuss a similar area for College Park East. Councilman Doane said information he has received from the volunteers is that when they inform the skaters that there are regulations against skating on the sidewalks and streets the question is usually where are they supposed to go, and cited the need for this facility. Mayor Yost said he could understand the differential usage in terms of Seal Beach residents having priority but not necessarily the fees, his understanding is that Los Alamitos charges the same fee for Los Alamitos and Seal Beach residents, and inquired if that is the Recreation policy for recreation facilities in Los Alamitos and Rossmoor. The Director responded that generally resident versus non-resident fees are not charged, in recognition of the Los Alamitos School District those children are treated as residents. The Mayor too requested that the City Attorney prepare language relating to liability. Councilman Doane moved to approve the use of the Zoeter hockey rink as a supervised skateboard/in-line skating facility, that fees be established as stated by Councilman Boyd, and that an appropriate ordinance be prepared by the City Attorney. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried ARCHAEOLOGICAL SERVICES - BIXBY OLD RANCH TOWNE CENTER PROJECT The Director of Development Services reported this to be the first implementation measure as part of the EIR mitigation measures for the Bixby Old Ranch Towne Center project. For the archaeology work on the site there was a mitigation measure imposed that requires a walk-over site survey of the undeveloped portions of the property, this item will accomplish that work and require the necessary reports to be prepared, this matter was considered by the Archaeological Advisory Committee last Wednesday, they reviewed the scope of work and their previous comments on the mitigation measures, the Committee felt this document addresses their concerns at the time they reviewed the Draft EIR. He noted that the proposal of KEA sets forth their scope of work, the time frame and costs, also a memorandum from the Archaeological 2-22-99 committee Chair confirming their review and approval of the scope of work, presented for information purposes. To a question of councilman Boyd, the Director explained that all costs are reimbursable from Bixby. councilmember Campbell asked if Requests for Proposals were sought, the proposal states that the work would be conducted within two weeks of the Notice to Proceed, asking when that would commence, the Director responded that there is one firm on the consultant list, it is KEA, the information was forwarded to them, if approved at this meeting the consultant would be called tomorrow. Councilmember Campbell asked if the investigation will be the residential and commercial areas only or include any portion of the golf course, the response of the Director was that all of the non-golf course development areas will be reviewed, areas that may have been graded in the past yet are not developed with the golf course, primarily areas that have been used for sod farming purposes. To the question as to whether there will be any testing of the existing golf course area, the Director responded that there will not, also, the mitigation measures require that once there is any grading activity on the property there needs to be an on-site monitor to oversee the work in the event there is an unexpected find, the schedule is two weeks to walk the site and three weeks to complete the report, also, the consultant is ready to begin. As to whether that is the extent of the archaeological review, the Director explained that depends on what is found on-site, if additional investigation is necessary there would be an additional scope of work should something substantial be found. Boyd moved, second by Doane, to concur with the determination of the Archaeological Advisory Committee and approve the Proposal for Archaeological Services. I AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried I ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES - SURFS IDE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 94-1 / STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 Councilman Boyd reported that no objection was raised by the Surfside office or Board of Directors to the administrative services proposed, and moved to approve the proposals of wil1dan Associates as submitted. Councilmember Campbell seconded the motion. It was noted that the cost of said services are borne by the Surfside and Street Lighting assessments. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1443 - DAYTIME CURFEW ORDINANCE AMENDMENT The Police Chief explained that the City adopted the Daytime Curfew Ordinance in August of 1996, the amendment to the Ordinance proposed by the City Attorney at last meeting allows the Police Department to comply with certain circumstances outlined in the Education Code for legitimate absences from school. He noted that the Department has recognized the sensitivity of the community to the Ordinance and used the utmost discretion in its application. The Chief reported the number of daytime curfew violations were researched, there has been a total of six, five were not Seal Beach residents, in two instances the Department received calls reporting suspicious activities in business areas, in two other instances the non-resident juveniles were detained for theft or burglary. The Chief explained that the ordinance provides the Police Department with a tool to be used when working with young people who are in violation of I I I I 2-22-99 truancy during the day, a message that truancy is not acceptable behavior in Seal Beach. Councilmember Campbell concurred that this is a tool for the Department to use to question youths that should be in school. To a prior comment relating to the volunteers, the Chief pointed out that the ordinance applies in neighborhoods as well as the beach. Mayor Yost questioned the comments relating to whether this would stand up to legal challenge and why emancipated minors would or would not be part of the ordinance. The Chief said he had no information relating to this Department coming into contact with emancipated minors, the City Attorney brought the Monrovia case to his attention and the fact that the provisions of the Education Code needed to be referenced, noted also that the Daytime Curfew Ordinance has not been enforced pending approval of the proposed amendment. The City Attorney confirmed that it was the Orange County District Attorney, with the assistance of several police departments, who drafted the Curfew Ordinance, patterned after that of Monrovia. The Monrovia Ordinance has been in effect approximately four years, recently challenged and the court invalidated the Ordinance because it did not contain recent amendments to Education Code Section 48025, effective in 1998, thus cities are now changing their ordinances to include the exceptions. It is believed the Whittier ordinance was challenged, possibly another, however prevailed in court, such ordinances have existed for about three to five years, this is the first to be invalidated. It was confirmed that the Seal Beach ordinance was adopted in August of 1996, it is believed there are three in Orange County. Councilman Snow said based upon the report from the Chief, with the exception of approval of the amendment there appears to be no reason to make further changes to the Daytime Curfew Ordinance. Mayor Yost concurred with a speaker that he dislikes more laws, however it appears that this Ordinance has been used sparingly and when it has it has been beneficial, therefore he would support it as an additional tool for the Police Department. Campbell moved, second by Doane, to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 1443 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING SECTION 15-5.6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS TO DAYTIME CURFEW REGULATIONS." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1443 was waived. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried APPROVAL OF MINUTES In reference to the Bixby Development Agreement, Councilmember Campbell stated that a request had been made that Council be provided with copies of Agreement with the changes made thereto, she does not have the corrected Agreement. The Manager stated that copies are available in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Yost noted that it is a public document also requested that copies be provided the Council. Mayor Yost made reference to the Rivers End Cafe Improvements, and corrected the language to read "...the City receives a percentage of Mr. Balchin's gross with a set minimum..." Councilman Boyd moved to approve the minutes as corrected, however mentioned that given the backlog of minutes that the Clerk is dealing with it is incumbent upon the Council to provide staff or technical support so that they can be prepared in a more timely manner. Mayor Yost seconded the motion to approve as corrected. 2-22-99 AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried TREASURER'S REPORT There was no report scheduled. Councilman Boyd noted that this agenda category was included in the new format however was pulled off as a regular bi-weekly report except for times of request or a quarterly report. I CITY ATTORNEY REPORT The City Attorney reported that the City was successful in the Brendel versus Seal Beach and Johnson matter, the City moved for a motion of summary judgment, the motion was granted, the case is dismissed for both the City and the Johnsons and once the judgment is signed the case is over. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager noted that Mayor Yost had requested a status report on bus travel over Marina Bridge, Long Beach Transit has agreed to implement rerouting of their buses within a couple of weeks, this due to the vibrations and disruption to the residents by the bus travel. The Manager referred to the news article this date with regard to an alleged threat to the City and Naval weapons Station water wells, the water is of course being monitored and the City is working closely with the Orange County Water District who has the responsibility for the aquifers throughout the system, there is no reason to believe there is any eminent, present, or foreseeable future threat to the Seal Beach water supply, monitoring will continue with periodic reports to the EQCB and the Restoration Advisory Board for the Weapons Station. He reported that there are now parking meters in the City owned off-Main parking lots, the collection for the first eight days was $2,664, based on that amount during the winter season the average over a twelve month period could be about $120,000 or more, those monies can be available to upgrade and maintain Main Street as well as a new revenue source for the City. I PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Yost declared Public Comments open. Dr. David Rosenman, Seal Beach, claimed that it is now about three years since the City has received rent from Ruby's for their concession at the end of the pier, an issue that he has brought up before, at one point there was an issue with the cessation of the tram however it is likely the time frame to resolve that has passed, therefore it may be well to agendize this issue for an update report. Mr. Stan Anderson, Balboa Drive, expressed support for the proposal to develop a program to utilize the existing hockey rink at Zoeter Field to a greater degree, spoke favorably of the parking meters and for utilizing the revenue therefrom for certain infrastructure needs rather than General Fund monies. with regard to the restrooms under the pier, his preference would have been to have them outside, the pier is known to have some deterioration and asked if it is being repaired at the same time as the restrooms, possibly that could be paid from the parking meter revenues as well. As to the pier structure, the Manager suggested that Mr. Anderson meet with the Director of Public Works regarding that issue. The Director of Public Works reported that the pier restrooms are going forward on schedule or even ahead, even though there may be some material delays they are moving forward as quickly as possible, the project expected to be complete before Easter. He mentioned receiving a preliminary report I I I I 2-22-99 from the City's consultant with regard to the structure of the pier, all appears to be well as to the major structural, it will support limited vehicle traffic, there is no danger of major failure at this time, most of the areas that appear to have some damage are beyond the location of the restrooms, the first span closest to the ocean is the area in question, the consultant will be developing some strategies to rehabilitate those sections of the pier, also, possibly some modifications to that area to make it more useful to the City. There being no further comments, Mayor Yost declared Public Comments closed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Doane reported receiving calls relating to the Coca Cola sponsorship of the beach in Huntington Beach, it is evidently felt there will be revenue to benefit that city, said he takes pride in his constituency who provide suggestions for new revenue sources, yet there is concern by some that this is a possibility of being a trend, if Coke is doing this for Huntington maybe Pepsi would do the same for Seal Beach. In response to a question of Councilmember Campbell, Chief Sellers reported there was police activity that involved the Orange County Sheriffs, with momentary assistance by Seal Beach, in the area of the former Tortilla Flats near Spaghettini's, a couple of suspects were followed out of the Rossmoor area thought to be involved in burglary, they were followed into the parking lot at Lampson and Seal Beach Boulevard, the suspects bailed the car, allowed it to roll into the building, they went separate directions however were later apprehended, one by the Sheriffs and Highway Patrol, the other found with the assistance of a Police canine who searched the small flood control channel next to Rossmoor. Councilman Boyd announced his town hall meeting to be held on March 9th at 7:30 p.m. for discussion of the budget, beach, sand, public works issues, a State and federal legislative update, and the serving of desert. He thanked resident Jim Caviola and his friends for the recent planting of eighteen trees in the areas of 12th and Main Streets, that within the guidelines established by the tree committee and at his personal expense. He thanked the tree committee for their on-going efforts, working with the Recreation and Parks Director and staff and himself, for tree plantings on Main Street and throughout the City. Councilman Boyd made reference to his memorandum relating to AB 24 and SB 165, these bills have been introduced for this session of the legislature and could have significant impact on this City. He explained that commencing in the early 90's the State took away a large portion of property tax that Seal Beach then received, the result of that was the increase of the utility tax, this proposed legislation seeks to return to cities and agencies an educational reimbursement augmentation fund that is eighteen cents of every property tax dollar that was taken from the cities to support the State to fund educational and other projects, these bills seek to find other sources for that funding and then return the monies to where it was first taken. Councilman Boyd suggested letters be sent to the City's legislative representatives in support of these bills, the State League is in support, and he is working with the Orange County League on a resolution in support of the passage of these bills as well. With regard to the City Charter, Councilman Boyd noted the next election to be held in March, 2000, at that time amendments can be made to the Charter, there were housekeeping amendments proposed some time back however not acted upon, and invited the members of the Council and public to submit Charter amendment proposals 2-22-99 for consideration. Councilman Snow reported receiving calls from College Park West residents who have suffered from the work being done by CalTrans, he understands the job that CalTrans is doing, has walked the area of the irrigation pipes and timers and it is amazing what they have done near the entry to College Park West. He said he is familiar with how long it takes CalTrans to create and construct a project, evidence to that would be the sound wall in Leisure World and in his possession is a letter dated December, 1982 explaining why Leisure World could not get a sound wall at that time, this same project was completed in 1998. Councilman Snow confirmed that the CalTrans organization moves quite slowly, he has read the report of the City Manager with regard to the problems of College Park West, and said he needs help to appease the people of that area with regard to the CalTrans project even though they have a legitimate right to express their opinion. In response to a comment from the audience, Mayor Yost explained that the City does receive rent from Ruby's, there is an additional issue, a Closed Session item which the Council is actively dealing with. The Mayor mentioned that the Save Our Pool group is getting close to its goal, anyone wanting to donate $200 and have their name placed on a plaque should contact Mrs. Carla Watson or the Recreation Department. With regard to Huntington Beach now being referred to as Coke beach, said he is for increasing revenue however not necessarily pleased with the Times News trash receptacles, he has received comments with regard to them and would request that that issue be agendized for a discussion at next meeting, at times the impression is that the beach is being overly commercialized, which would definitely be done with a corporate sponsorship. Mayor Yost noted the legislation mentioned by Councilman Boyd, confirmed the State take aways from cities, when the State passes tax relief bills it reduces taxes for everyone but it also reduces revenue to the cities, the most recent consideration was the vehicle license fee, to that the League of Cities was instrumental in that effort being dropped. Mayor Yost commended the fine job being done at the League by the City's representatives Campbell and Boyd, and at his first meeting was impressed with those in attendance, the networking, etc., Mayor Yost requested consideration of adjourning this meeting to a study session to identify and prioritize items that the Council would like to see in the next year, if that is agreeable, the Council would be requested to bring forth no more than five items or issues that they would like to see worked on in the next year to five years, then discussion of prioritizing those items. At the study session he would also like further discussion of the proposal for a water quality committee, an effort to seek a unanimous vote. with regard to the agenda format the Mayor pointed out that many of the items at this meeting would have been on the Consent Calendar, he is a believer in allowing people to speak and will work on that. I I Councilman Boyd suggested that the Council rearrange the agenda at this time to move the Council Closed Session until after the Redevelopment Agency meeting and concurrently with the Agency Closed Session. Campbell moved, second by Doane, to do so as stated. I AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried STUDY SESSION DATE/TIME There was an indicated consensus of the Council to hold the 2-22-99 study session, as requested by the Mayor, on Tuesday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m. I ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. to call to order the Redevelopment Agency meeting. CLOSED SESSION At the conclusion of the Redevelopment Agency business meeting, it was announced that the Redevelopment Agency and City Council would meet in a combined Closed Session for the purpose of a conference with the Agency's real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 relating to price and terms of payment for Zoeter Place Shopping Center, and a conference with the City's labor negotiator, Mr. Avery, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, relating to the Orange County Employees Association. By unanimous consent, the Redevelopment Agency and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened at 9:36 p.m. with Mayor Yost calling the meetings to order. The City Attorney reported that the Council and Agency met in Closed Session to discuss the two items identified on the agenda, no action was taken. I AGENCY ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Agency, to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 p.m. The City Attorney noted that by action of the Agency at this meeting, the meeting for March will commence at 6:45 p.m. RESOLUTION NUMBER 4688 - REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING _ ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION Resolution Number 4688 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 4688 was waived. Boyd moved, second by Campbell, to approve Resolution Number 4688 as presented. AYES: NOES: Boyd, Campbell, Doane, Snow, Yost None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until Tuesday, March 2nd at 4:00 p.m. for a study session. By unanimous consent, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. I Approved: ~ , Mayor Attest: