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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2006-06-06 Page 4 - Budget Workshop 06-05-06 & 06-06-06 ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting to Tuesday, June 6th, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to continue the budget workshop. By unanimous consent the meeting was adjoumed at 7:15 p.m. I Approved: ~Q fA :t~ City lerk and ex-o icio clerk of the City of Seal Beach -1&hu LJr[~ Mayor Attest: ~4 ~f City Clerk Seal Beach, California June 6, 2006 I The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 5:05 p.m. with Mayor Larson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Also present: I Mayor Larson Council members Levitt, Shanks, Ybaben Councilman Antos arrived at 5:11 p.m. Mr. Bahorski, City Manager Ms. Yostuya, Assistant City Manager Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Mr. Crumby, Deputy City Engineer Mr. Evanoff, Director of Administrative Services Ms. Gonzalez, Administrative Services Manager Mr. Duenas, ITIQuecore Chief Kirkpatrick, Police Department Lieutenant Olson, Police Department Captain Bailey, Lifeguard Department Ms. Chapanond, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Devine, City Clerk BUDGET WORKSHOP PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no speakers. STAFF COMMENTS The City Manager responded to some of the issues brought up at the Budget Workshop session on June 5th: Page 5 - Budget Workshop 06-05-06 & 06-06-06 . Council received an updated hand-out showing the Adjusted Undesignated Fund Balance, a chart of Revenues vs. Net Operating Expenditures, Net Margin Analysis, list of High Priority Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and list of Unfunded Priority Capital Projects. . One of the increases was an additional $50,000 - Project No. 50181 FY 06/07 Annual Concrete Rehab for additional sidewalk repair. . Staff would need direction from Council as to how they wanted to designate the funds ($100,000) for Miscellaneous Projects - for one citywide project or divide it per District. I COUNCIL COMMENTS/DELlBERA TION . City Manager clarified what the next steps for the Zoeter school site would be - Park and Recreation Commission will be looking at the short term and long term use of the site - the money will be placed in the budget and public works will prepare the process for plans and specification for bids, etc. then it will go back to the Park and Recreation Commission for consideration and then a recommendation will go to Council - this will probably take place in the Spring - Sun 'N Fun preschool will be closed for the summer and demolition can take place then. . Concern was stated that funds for sidewalk/tree repair were only being used in the high traffic area in Old TownlMain Street area - other areas of the City are in need of attention. Response: additional $50,000 was added to the budget (this will be an additional 250 locations) - there is a 50/50 program with residents. . Council should review the High Priority CIP list and give staff feedback and should be able to move projects from the unfunded list to the funded priority list - it was noted that if all the projects were funded the City would not have enough staff to do the work. . Clarification was given on the four unfunded storm drain projects - College Park East - 300 block of Main Street - Marina Drive and PCH - 14th Street to Seal Beach Boulevard - 2nd Street and San Gabriel Riverbed. These projects will be moved to funded projects in the next budget cycle. . Attention is needed between the two shopping centers - Rossmoor and Target - large dips in the road where the bottom of the cars scrape. Response: would be a major project to dig up asphalt. . Where in the budget would any Seal Beach Beautification projects be funded. Response: depends on the type of beautification projects - medians are funded in streets most other is non-departmental - there are areas that the developers pay for the improvements. Edison underground utilities are about two years from starting and will be a large beautification project to the city. · Need to look at the Seal Beach sign at the entrance of the City is an ugly black scroll - need to look at all the signs - they are dated but might be considered historical. · City parks are marginal - beach, pier, city facilities will always need attention - target funds to storm drains and beautification projects. I City Manager stated that if Council approved the -priority project listed in the budget and then at mid-year look at the design work and see what storm drain projects may be ready to advance - beautification projects will also come back to see what can be done. I Citv Council Miscellaneous Proiects List: . District Five: Pre-emption of signal lights - if Measure M passes there would be some funds to do certain intersections; plan check for a back gate by Beverly Manor and waste of money to slurry the road; definitely would like to see the Seal Beach Boulevard sidewalk at Beverly Manor and Golden Rain. · District Four: No additional funds are needed for Bluebell Park or the tennis center wall stucco; not certain that funds should be used for Page 6 - Budget Workshop 06-05-06 & 06-06-06 I Heather park tennis courts. Would like to see the landscaping at the entrances at Lampson Avenue. . District Three: Median landscaping at Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue - triangle asphalt area; cost would include irrigation; Sanitation District has been contacted concerning the exposed pump station; Bolsa parkway not sure what that will do and can hold off with that project, would like to see it continue down to Seal Beach Boulevard; Gum Grove park needs a lot of money but would like to see a new sign and the parking lot overlay. -Question regarding Local Coastal Plan - City Manager stated that it was a matter of priorities - Council can direct the City Manager and the Director of Development Services to get the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Plan done - there have been other projects that were placed ahead of this. With consensus of the Council this will be placed on the next Council Agenda. . District Two: Would like to have the Edison Park sign and asphalt of the Beverly Manor trail extension. . District One: Seal Way street stub overlay is not necessary; catch basin is part of the storm drain project and would prefer that project over the Eisenhower Park landscaping project. I Final Council Comments: · Comment regarding the Net Margin Analysis was over staffing and should be managed - general practice policy should be that there is a set amount that it can increase - need to hold the current staff level - should rent the manpower instead of hiring permanent employee - everyone should understand that the Council will only commit a designated amount during negotiations. Should consider giving back some of the tax money in the utility tax if we collect too much money in the undesignated fund. No consensus - future items for discussion. . Can Council set guidelines or recommendations for negotiations - City Manager responded by stating that Council does give parameters for compensation and the key is to control the number of staff. . Requested that staff give a breakdown how negotiated monies would affect the overall budget - core operation expense. · Different philosophies and evaluate all the needs - need to balance the staffing and the service to the community - more than one issue to consider and the level of service. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting until June 26th, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. By unanimous consent the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. ~ j;~1 City erk and ex-offiCIO clerk of the City of Seal Beach I Approved: rJs/nJ~ Mayor Attest: ~ ~Jr~~J City lerk