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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: October 22,2007
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
TIiRU: David Carmany. City Manager
FROM: Linda Devine, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APP~QV AL QF CITY CQUNCIL MINUTES
SUMMARY QF REQUEST:
Approve minutes for City Council: adjourned and regular meeting of August 24 2007.
BACKGRQUND:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
RECQMMENDATION:
Approve minutes for City Council: adjourned and regular meeting of August 24,2007.
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Lin a Devine, City Clerk
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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David Carmany, dity Manager
Attachments: Minutes
Agenda Item C
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Seal Beach California
September 24, 2007
Mayor Larson called the special closed session of the Seal Beach City Council to
order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
The Special Meeting Notice read as follows:
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cay of Seal Beech
211 . 81h Street
Seal Baach, CA 90740
562-431.2527
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CALL AND NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
TO lHE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF lHE CITY COUNCIL OF lHE CITY OF SEAL BEACH:
Charles Antos, 205 . 12th Slroet #B, Sui Beech
John Larson, 13741 Annondele D~vo #18G, Seel Beach
Mlcheel LIlY!ll, 1380WHbum Rood#81L, Sui Buch
Gordon Shanks, 215 Surf Pia.., Seal Beach
Ray Ybaben, 4373 Hualnul Avonu., S.al BHCh
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT, pursuant to Sdon 54958 of Ihe Callfomla Govemm.nt
Code, Mayor John Larson h.reby calla a special meating of Ih. S.al B.ach City Council to be
convonad In th. City Council Confarenca room, S.al Beach Cay Hall, 211 - 8th Stro.t, S..I
Beach, Callfomla, 90740 on Monday, Seplomb.r 24th, 2007 al6:oo a.m.
Th. buslnaso to b. tranaactad allh. special moetlng Is .. follow.:
1. Clo.ad Session . oursuant to Govemm.nt Coda Section 54957.6 . Confarenc. with
Labor Nsgollators
City D.slgnatad N.gotiator.:
Employe. Organizations:
cay Manag.r & P.rsonn.1 Manag.r
Pollc. OlIIc.r As.oclation
Police Managemant As.oclation
Execu1lvalMld . Manag.rs
S.al B.ach Sup.rvlsors & Profeaslonals
As.oclation
Orsnga County Employees As.oclation (OCEA)
2. Closed Session - D1Jrsuant to GovBmment Code Section 54956.9(c1- Conference with
Lagal Counsal, Initiation of Utigatlon
Bas.d upon .xI.ting facts and clrcumstanc.., the City Council will b. con.ld.ring Ihe
Initiation of lltigallon.
Number of esse.: 5
Pi.... not. that membars of the public will be provld.d the opportunity to directly addres. Ihe
City Council conc.mlng the Item. d...,~b.d above bolore the City Council consld.rs such Items.
No oth.r bu.ln... .hall b. con.ld.red.
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DATED TliIS 19th day of S.pt.mber, 2007.
Is/ John H. Larson
John H. Larson, Mayor
City of Seal Beach
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ROLL CALL
Present:
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Mayor Larson
Councilmembers Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben
Mr. Carmany, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Mayor Larson stated that this would be the time for members of the public to
comment on the item identified on the agenda, there were no speakers.
Also present:
The City Attorney announced that pursuant to the Brown Act the Council would
meet In closed session with regards to Government Code Section 54957.6 .
Conference with Labor Negotiators and Government Code Section 54956.9(c) -
Conference with Legal Counsel, Initiation of Litigation.
dLOSED SESSION
.. The Council recessed to Closed Session to discuss the items on the agenda.
The City Council gave directions to the negotiator and City Attorney.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn the Closed
Session at 7:00 p.m.
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Approved:
Attest:
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Mayor
City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
August 13,2007
The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Larson
calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Larson
Council members Antos, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben
Also present:
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Mr. Carmany, City Manager
Mr. Barrow, City Attorney
Ms. Yolsuya, Assistant City Manager
Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services
Mr. Mastrosimone, Interim Director of Public Works
Chief Kirkpatrick, Police Department
Mr. Papa, Associate City Engineer
Mr. Spitz, Associate City Engineer
OCFA Representative
Mrs. Devine, City Clerk
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff requested to remove Item "BB" from agenda. Items pulled from the consent
calendar for separate consideration - "G" (Antos); ''0" (Ybaben); "S' (Larson); "Z'
(Ybaben). Shanks moved, second by Ybaben, to approve the agenda as
amended.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos.Lamon,Le~tt,Shanks,Ybaben
None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATION
. Marine Lifeguard Nick Bolin gave a brief report and introduced the LIfeguards of
the Year - Tower Guard Joseph Smith and Unit Guard Mike Westmoreland was
not present, his brother Matt, a Seal Beach lifeguard, was present to receive the
: recognition.
. Mayor Pro Tern Ybaben presented a commendation to Brigadier General James
P. Combs the commander of the Joint Forces Training Base In Los Alamltos.
General Combs thanked the council and Introduced his wife Janet.
. Battalion Chief Don Forsyth from OCFA received the Proclamation for Fire
Prevention Week - October 7-13, 2007 and reminded everyone of the
Imporlance of home escape plans and Invited everyone to attend the Open
House on October 13th.
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ORAL COMMUNICATION
Mayor Larson declared Oral Communications to be open. Kim Masoner, Save Our
Beach, thanked everyone for participating In this year's beach clean-up. Bob Rence,
College Park West, expressed his concern over the trees In Edison Park and stated
that there should be a uniform regulation on the maintenance of city parks. Unda
Kruger, Seal Beach, thanked the council for pro~ding direction to have the dumpsters
at the Jack-In-the-box moved away from their residence. Eldon Alexander, Old Town,
stated that he was In favor of the agenda Item that would Increase the council
compensation but did not believe that the City Council should cancel the meetings for
next year - should meet as scheduled to give the public more opportunities to speak.
Barbara Parker, Seal Beach, requested that the City do another noise level reading on
the swim school next door to her and would like to see the swim school enclose the
area around the pool. There were no other speakers; Mayor Larson declared Oral
Communications closed.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report given.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
No report given.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councllmembers Shanks, levitt, and Anios reported that they had attended the
League of California Cities Annual Conference In Sacramento - workshop and
meeting topics covered were on mediation and litigation; community groups;
gang Intervention; and the proper way to handle ~cious and dangerous animals -
the coastal cities met to discuss how to deal with the State Coastal Commission
and their Local Coastal Plans. Councilman Ybaben clarifies that there are two
separate Items for consideration - one Is for council compensation (item G) and a
different one to cancel council scheduled meetings for 2008 (Item Fl. Mayor
Larson agreed that it is imporlant that the coastal cities meet and work together
to deal with the State Coastal Commission and Attorney General's office - cities
can not go up against them alone.
COUNCIL ITEM
No items at this time.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "A' thru 'Z"
Antos moved, second by Shanks, to approve the recommended actions for the
Items on the Consent Calendar as presented except for Items pulled for separate
consideration - "G' (Antos); "Q" (Ybaben); 'S" (Larson); 'Z' (Ybaben).
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben
None
Motion carried
A. Approved the waiver of reading In full of all resolutions and
ordinances.
B. Received and flied the staff report acknowledging City Council
recognitions.
C. Approved the minutes of City Council Regular Meeting held on
August 13, 2007.
D. Approved regular demands numbered 65674 through 66530 In the
amount of $4,066,329.19; payroll demands numbered 65664
through 65940; 66150 through 66228; 66405 through 66468 In the
amount of $726.522.01; and authorized warrants to be drawn on
the Treasury for same.
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E. Received and filed the monthly Investment reports for July, 2007
and August, 2007.
F. Approved the cancellation of the City Council meetings for 2008.
G. Removed for separate consideration (Antos). City Council
Compensation
H. Adopted Resolution Number 5593 entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT, NO. 08-
05 FOR 2007/2008 TO INCREASE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
(CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) FOR THE FORENSIC
AUDIT." (Moreland & Associates, Inc.)
Adopted Resolution Number 5594 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR
AUDITING SERVICES." (Moreland & Associates, Inc.)
I. Adopted Resolution Number 5595 entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DENNIS T. MIURA."
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J. Adopted Resolution Number 5596 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH RATIFYING
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BElWEEN THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH AND VINCE MASTROSIMONE FOR
SERVICES AS INTERIM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS."
K. Adopted Resolution Number 5597 entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT FOR THE MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-
REPRESENTED."
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AdOpted Resolution Number 5598 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION."
Adopted Resolution Number 5599 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT FOR THE SEAL BEACH POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION."
Adopted Resolution Number 5600 entltied "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION UNDER
THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE
ACT FOR THE SEAL BEACH POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION."
L. Approved thirty day notice of termination of financial consulting
services with David Taussig & Associates for Community Facilities
District No. 2005-0t "Pacific Gateway".
M. Approved thirty day notice of termination of financial consulting
services with David Taussig & Associates for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-01 "Heron Polnte".
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N. Adopted Resolution Number 5590 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 50156, NAVY BOOSTER
STATION UPGRADES."
O. Adopted Resolution Number 5601 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS TO PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PROJECT NO. 50213, GUM GROVE
EXPANSION AREA."
P. Received and filed the staff report regarding the winter sand
dlkeJberm tlmellne and construction activities.
a. Removed for separate consideration (Ybaben). Zoeter Park Interim
Landscape Plan.
R. Adopted Resolution Number 5602 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER' TO SIGN THE PROVISIONALLY
ACCREDITED LEVEE (PAL) AGREEMENT."
S. Removed for separete consideration (Larson). Authorize Budget
Amendment - Resolution No. 5603.
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T. Adopted Resolution Number 5604 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WIELAND ASSOCIATES, INC." (On-call noise monitoring services
for Planning Department)
U. Adopted Resolution Number 5604 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
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CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, PROGRAM YEAR 2007-2008 AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT NO. KC07733
(LEISURE WORLD ADA HOUSING REHABILITATION
PROGRAM)."
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Received and filed the staff report and Instructed staff to monllor
the subject planning efforts by the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG).
W. Adopted Resolution Number 5609 entitied "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
APPROVING EXPENDITURE OF CALIFORNIA LAW
ENFORCEMENT ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
(CLEEP) GRANT MONIES TO UPGRADE THE CITY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER." (Best Buy for Business
as sole source vendor)
V.
X. Adopted Resolution Number 5606 entltied "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO SIGN THE WEST
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL S.WA T. PROTOCOL."
Y. Adopted Resolution Number 5607 entltied "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
REGARDING CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
MONIES."
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Z.
Removed for separate consideration (Ybaben). Rivers EndlSan
Gabriel River RMC Project.
Antos,Larson,Le~tt,Shanks,Ybaben
None
Motion carried
AYES:
NOES:
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM "G"' CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
Councilman Antos requested this Item be removed for separete consideration.
The City Manager reported that staff Is requesllng direction from Council
regarding the amending of the ordinance that sets the City Council
compensation. The compensation is decided by the council In accordance with
the limits established by the State Government Code (this would bring the
amount 10 over $700 per month) and the City Charter Indicates that the limit Is
set by ordinance (currentiy is set at $300 per month). The staff is recommending
an Increase up 10 $500 per month.
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Mayor Larson stated that by conditions of the State law the Increase in
compensation would take place after the next municipal elecllon which would be
November 2008. The City Attorney commented that up until 1990 the City
Council compensation was $f25 per month pursuant to the Charter and in 1990
there was a Charter amendment 10 adopt the laws that were applicable 10
general law cities and was raised 10 $300 per month - under the Government
Code section the Councll can raise the compensation 5% for each year from the
last increase. Councilman Shanks said it hard to compare council 10 council on
Just monthly meeting compensation - some cities allow other benefits (cell phone
allowance, laptop computers, health benefits, eIl::.) that Seal Beach
councllmembers do not receive.
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Ybaben moved, second by Larson, to direct staff to prepare an ordinance to
establIsh Council compensation at $600 per month for future City Council
members and no other form of compensation be added.
AYES:
NOES:
Larson, Le~tt,Shanks, Ybaben
Antos
Motion carried
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ITEM .0" I ZOETER PARK LANDSCAPE I TREES FOR SEAL BEACH
Councilman Ybaben requested to have this item be removed to discuss the staff
recommendation and the offer made by the organization "Trees for Seal Beach".
He stated that he did not object to the offer but has a concem over the placement
of the trees and the statement In the staff report ''The ultimate use and
configuration of Zoeter Park is scheduled as a work item for tha Parks and
Recraation Commission and Traes for Seal Beach has agreed all trees planted
under this plan are for the interim only and may be removed in the future." . It
would be difficult to remove the already planted trees (opposltion from
organizations outside of the city) . the concept Is good but should only plant trees
that we are very confident that will remain permanent. Councilman Antos
Indicated that It will take some time for the futura use of this site and It has been
referrad to the Parks and Recreation Commission, will need publiC participation
and Input, with final approval from City Council. Trees for Seal Beach Is aware
that some of the trees will be removed or replanted somewhere else - this Is only
an interim plan and supports the staff recommendation. Councilman Le~tt
raquested to have a design that would show which trees would be planted
permanentiy and let Council decide how many othar trees should be planted.
Currentiy the illustration shows that this area would only be used as "sit under the
shade and picnic" type of park . It has not been decided the purpose of this slle,
whether Is should be passive or active. Councilman Shanks said the diagram
shows what the site would look like after four or five years and allow the trees to
get big. this is misleading.
Antos moved, second by Shanks, to approve as recommended. (Substitute
motion) Ybaben moved, second by Larson, to refer the design back to staff to re-
submit a design in accordance to Council comments.
AYES:
NOES:
Larson, Levitt, Ybaben
Antos, Shanks
Motion carried
ITEM .S" I RESOLUTION NUMBER 5603 I BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER
08-06
Larson moved, second by Ybaben, to direct staff to remove line Item regarding
Edison Park (tree trimming 001-044-40800 - $15,000) from Resolution Number
5603, refer to Parks and Recreation Commfsslon for an analysis of all operation
conditions of the park, and re-submit budget amendment request.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos,Larson,Le~tt,Shanks,Ybaben
None
Motion carried
Ybaben moved, second by Antos, to approve Resolution Number 5603 entiUed
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 08-06 FOR
200712008 TO INCREASE CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN THE
STREET, LANDSCAPE, FLEET, AND BUILDING/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
DEPARTMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL ONE TIME EXPENDITURES." as amended
and waive full reading of the resolution.
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AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben
None
Motion carried
ITEM "r I RIVERS ENDISAN GABRIEL RIVER RMC PROJECT
Councilman Ybaben pulled this Item for clarification on the process of this
project, how the changes will affect Seal Beach, and what controls will the City
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have. The Director of Development Services gave a brief report - project funded
by San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
(RMC) - $500,000 grant for master plan for Improvements at the River's End
restaurant and beach parking lot . passing of Prop 1 B will allow additional
funding ($1.5 million) to expand the scope of the project to Include the
improvement of the bike trail from the 405 freeway to River's End (includes
resurface of the trail and new signage) and the City will also apply for other State
grant funds. All plans will come to the City Council for approval; there will be
other approvals that will be made before It Is presented to the Council. The City
will have general control but will have to comply with grant conditions. The
project manager will be the Director of Public Works and the Director of
Development Services will be responsible for the environmental clearances and
to coordinate with public works on the proper planning infonnatlon needed for the
grant applications. Councilman Ybaben Inquired about a consideration of
connecting the River's End to the parking lot off of Main Street with a trail on the
sind behind the homes along the beach similar to the trail on the east side of the
pier. The Director stated that this could be looked Into but pointed out that there
would be some major pennitting Issues with the State Coastal Commission and
this would not be resolved In the time frame of this project.
Ybaben moved, second by Levitt, to receive and file the staff report.
AYES:
NOES:
Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben
None
Motion carried
With no objection Mayor Larson called a recess at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 8:10p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM "BB" , RESOLUTION NUMBER 5608 , STATE COPS FUNDS'
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (SLESFl GRANT
"""Item removed from agenda"""
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM "CC'" SEAL BEACH JAIL OPERATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
The Seal Beach Chief of Police indicated that radio stallon KFWB will be
recording this item and also reminded Council that West Comm Open House will
be September 25th from 2:00 to 4:00. The Chief reported that staff is requesting
direction from Council In regards to the Seal Beach Jail operations. The
comprehensive staff report presents the eight alternallve operational models -
three are recommended and one highly recommended.
Mayor Larson confirmed that altematlve eight would make the jail a full operating
Jail, and asked If It would house prisonllrs for agencies other than those listed.
The Chief responded that the Jail woulCl house only prisoners from these two
agencies; all others would only be processed at Seal Beach Jail before being
transferred to County Jail. Mayor Larson asked if Seal Beach Jail would have
sufficient staff to operate efficiently. The Chief responded that It would. Mayor
Larson then confirmed that other cities would no longer use Seal Beach jail for
their prisoners. Chief Kirkpatrick stated that this was correct, with the exception
of the City of Los Alamitos, which has a continuing intergovemmental agreement
with the City of Seal Beach. Mayor Larson agreed that altematlve eight would be
the best option.
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Councilman Levitt stated that a~emallve four sounds a lot like eight with a prof~
potential built Into It, and asked if the jail could be primarily for city use, but have
the option for taking in prisoners from other cilles or agencies, should vacancies
exist The Chief stated that the potential would be there, and although alternative
eight does not preclude this, alternative four was not pursued as neighboring
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cities would save time and expense by going directly to County jail rather than
availing themselves of services through Seal Beach jail.
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Councilman Ybaben asked other than altematlve eight what option would the
Chief most prefer. Chief Klrl<patrlck stated that he would elect altamatlve seven,
which would have the jail operating stricUy as a booking facility and not a housing
facility; this would require less staff, and eliminate all of the Issues related to
housing prisoners. Councilman Ybaben confinned that the estimated annual
cost for this would be $230,000. The Chief stated that the cost would be
approximately $250,000. He emphasized that the objective is to return officers
into the field as quickly as possible rather than having them tied up with booking
prisoners. Councilman Ybaben stated that based on the Staff Report, n the jail Is
closed, It will have to be recertified by the Califomla Correctional Standards
Authority, which would require upgrading and modification to the current facility.
Chief Klrl<patrick referred to Page 10 of the Staff Report which states that the
CbCR has confirmed In writing that because the Jail has not been closed but has
simply suspended Jail operations, and has maintained certified jail staff, the
existing certifications would remain valid. Councilman Ybaben then questioned
consultant's statements regarding the feasibility of adding and training 10 new
swom employees within a short period of time. Chief Klrl<patrick stated that PO
has made arrangements with three local agencies with state-(l9rtlfled treiners
who can prepare these employees within 14 days. Also, PO has wrllten
confinnatlon w~h Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they will
follow through with Seal Beach once required staff is In place, and the Bureau of
Prisons (BOP) has provided verbal agreement to this. Councilman Ybaben
noted that based upon the report, the City would have to "float" the cost
depending upon govemment funding. Chief Klrl<patrick stated that based upon
the contracts, Seal Beach would be paid, although it would not be In as timely a
manner as might be expected. Councilman Ybaben stated that his bottom line is
what is best for Seal Beach, and he Is not comfortable In risking much more In
order to save $250,000. Chief KIrl<patr1ck explained that the market share for Jail
beds Is very dismal, and although cities like Huntington Beach, Fullerton, and
many others within the county are helping to meet this need, there Is stili a
tremendous shortage, and he believes Seal Beach can help with this. He noted
that he is attempting to use a city asset to Its fullest function and to do It cost free
while maintaining the existing service level to the community. Councilman
Ybaben stated that the shortage of beds appears to contradict the lack of offers
from private vendors to operate the Seal Beach jail. Chief Kirl<patrick stated that
he believes this Is a result of BOP and ICE refraining from doing business with
nongovemmental entities, and because the market trend for these vendors Is a
profit-sharing, risk-sharing, cost-sharing model, they did not want to go Into a.
landlord-tenant relationship, as was proposed by Seal Beach. He noted that
there are very few absolutely civilian-run, owned, and managed non-
govemmental jail facilities to incarcerate short and long-tenn prisoners. For these
reasons govemment agencies are reluctant to do business with private vendors,
and this has also prevented these vendors from establishing relationships with
govemment agencies.
Councilman Antos stated that for a variety of reasons the jail facility Is currently
not operating to the level that it should be, and once prisoners are booked they
are transported to Orange County Jail at great cost to the city, and he believes
the best option would be altematlve eight. He noted that dealing with BOP and
ICE would guarantee payment, even n delayed, and based upon Chief
Klrl<patrick's comments, required staff can be trained In a short period of time.
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Councilman Ybaben recommended that a stop-loss order be Implemented by
imposing a 24-month or 3S-month review period, or setting a limit to the
expenditures allowed to detennlne whether the program should be continued.
Mayor Larson stated that he did not believe this was necessary. Coucllman
Antos stated that these constraints already exist within the annual budget review.
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Antos moved, second by Larson, to direct staff to Implement alternative 8 for the
Seal Beach jail operations as outlined In the staff report by the Chief of Pollee.
AVES:
NOES:
Antos, Larson, Levitt, Shanks
Ybaben
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the City
Council meeting at 8:45 p.m. to Monday, October 22, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. to meet
in closed session, if deemed necessary.
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mayor
Attest
City Clerk
Seal Beach, Callfomla
October 8, 2007
The regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council for this date was canceled
by action of City Council on December 11, 2006.
City Clerk and ex-officio clerk
Of the City of Seal Beach
THESE ARE TENTATIVE MINUTES ONL V, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH.
Council Minutes Approved:
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