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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Min 2006-03-13 Seal Beach, California March 13, 2006 I The City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sear Beach met in joint session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Antos calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor/Agency Member Antos Council/Agency Members Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost Also present: Mr. Bahorski, City Manager/Executive Director Mr. Barrow, City Attorney/Agency Legal Counsel Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Vukojevic, Director of Public Works Chief Kirkpatrick, Police Department Mr. Crumby, Deputy City Engineer Ms. Yostuya, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Devine, City Clerk/Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Larson moved, second by Yost, to approve the order of the agenda. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I PRESENT A TIONS/PROCLAMA TIONS PROCLAMATION / JOE KALMICK / VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER Mayor Antos presented a proclamation to Mr. Joe Kalmick for his contribution to the community. Mr. Kalmick thanked the Council for the recognition and stated that he accepts the proclamation on behalf of all the other volunteers, thanked his family for their support, and encouraged the residents of Seal Beach to join the volunteer program. PRESENTATION / PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS The Deputy City Engineer gave a brief update on the upcoming and on-going Public Works Projects in the City. I ORAL COMMUNICATION Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, commented that he would like to see the Council pass a charter amendment that would state that they will not exercise eminent domain for any private development and clarified that the DWP property was not going to be for 1 st Street residents only - would benefit the entire city. Ms. Joyce Ross Parque, 6th Street, candidate for city council in District One made several comments regarding business licenses, RDA, sale of Zoeter site, etc. Ms. Rita Brenner, Trailer Park, stated her concerns regarding Civic Stone and the application process in granting funds to residents. Ms. Rebecca Tonkovich, Trailer Park, felt there are no checks and balances in the grant program and should be considered on a case by case basis. There being no other speakers, Mayor Antos declared Oral Communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report. CITY MANAGER REPORT No report. Page - 2 City Council/RDA Minutes - 03-13-06 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Ybaben - requested, with the consensus of the council, that staff prepares a report on what the Golden Rains News policy is regarding printing of editorials/submitted articles of political nature. Councilman Yost stated that Leisure World residents' votes can make a difference in the election outcome, they need to be informed. Councilman Larson and Councilman Levitt both expressed their belief that Leisure World voters are informed and that the newspaper is a private enterprise. Councilman Larson strongly expressed that no more City funds should be given I to the trailer park and that he is tired of the allegations of fraud, Councilman Yost added that all the documents are available for the public to review. Director of Development Services responded to the question regarding the current status of Civic Stone: In agenda item "J" it explains that five projects were on hold for two and half years and the applicants were told that the use of the funds are to address immediate health, safety, and public welfare issues rather than using the funds for discretionary improvements. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS "B" thru "J" Yost moved, second by Larson, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar. B. Approved the waiver of reading in full of all resolutions and ordinances and that consent to the waiver of reading shall be deemed to be given by all Council Members atter the reading of the title unless specific request is made at that time for the reading of such resolutions and ordinances. C. Approved minutes for City Council regular meeting held on February 27,2006. I D. Approved regular demands numbered 56700 through 56928 in the amount of $740,361.00; payroll demands numbered 56699, 56838 through 56893, in the amount of $223,234.07; and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. E. Received and filed the staff report on the Winter Sand Dike (berm). F. Bids were received until March 2, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the Annual Street Seal Program, Project No. 50177, at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: Comoanv: Mission Paving & Sealing Inc. American Asphalt South, Inc. Doug Martin Contracting Co., Inc Pavement Coatings Co. All American Asphalt Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc. Alternate A $124,519.84 $ 78,067.92 $ No Bid $ 81,247.00 $ 91,269.20 $130,027.10 Alternate B $102,276.00 $ 58,260.00 $ 73,787.36 $ 56,716.96 $ 70,600.00 $ 63,295.42 Adopted Resolution Number 5439 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF I THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AWARDING THE BID FOR THE ANNUAL STREET SEAL PROGRAM. PROJECT NO. 50177." Awarding to the lowest responsible bidder, Pavement Coatinas Co. in the amount of ~56.716.96 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5439 was waived. G. Bids were received until February 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. for the Annual Paving Rehabilitation Phase 2 Program, Project No. 50174, Page - 3 City Council/RDA Minutes - 03-13-06 at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: I All American Asphalt Hardy & Harper Inc. Excel Paving Co. Alliance Streetworks, Inc. Ruiz Engineering Co. Sequel Contractors, Inc. $ 990,553.50 $1,040,940.75 $1,075,149.50 $1,017,106.00 $1,139,375.30 $ 917,329.50 Adopted Resolution Number 5440 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AWARDING THE BID FOR THE ANNUAL PAVING REHABILITATION PHASE 2 FY 05/06, PROJECT NO. 50174." Awarding to the lowest responsible bidder, SeQuel Contractors. Inc. in the amount of $917.329.50 and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5440 was waived. By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5440 was waived. H. Rejected bids for Phase 3 of the Seal Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Interconnect Project No. 50198 and authorized staff to re- evaluate the project for future bidding. Approved minutes for Redevelopment Agency regular meeting held on January 23, 2006. I. J. Received and filed the staff report for the Home Improvement Program authorizing the staff to implement the recommended revisions to program guidelines to address public health and safety matters and revise maximum project funding levels for individual projects as proposed. Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried I AYES: NOES: Mayor Antos declared a recess at 7:45 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. I JOINT PUBLIC HEARING I COUNCIL RESOLUTION NUMBER 5441 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-03 / PURCHASE PARCEL 2 / PARCEL MAP 87-131 (ZOETER SCHOOL SITE)/ COUNCIL RESOLUTION NUMBER 5442 AND AGENCY RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-04 / PlANS. SPECIFICATIONS. AND ESTIMATES / ZOETER SITE AND OCEAN AVENUE Mayor Antos declared the public hearing open for option to purchase parcel 2 on parcel map 87-131 (former Zoeter School site). The City Clerk/Secretary stated that the notice was published in the Sun newspaper on March 2nd and 9th, 2006 as required by law, copies of the Summary Report and the Lease agreement with the Los Alamitos Unified School District was made available for the public to review, and no correspondence for or against this item was received. The City Manager/Executive Director reported that staff recommends the Council adopt the resolutions approving the purchase of the Zoeter school site from the Los Alamitos Unified School District using the funds from the RDA sale of the adjacent property and to use the remaining proceeds for improving the subject property and Ocean Avenue, there will be no impact on the General Fund. The City Manager/Executive Director also stated that there are no plans to increase the project area, Park and Recreation Commission recommended that Council direct staff to take appropriate measures to mitigate or eliminate the conditions at the subject property as identified in the report and that Council/Agency consider the formation of an ad hoc committee to review the long-term use of the subject property. This will all come back for Council/Agency approval. Page - 4 City Council/RDA Minutes - 03-13-06 Mayor Antos asked those who wish to speak to this item to approach the podium and state their name for the record. Mr. Gordon Shanks, Surf Place, stated there is a need for a co-op nursery. Ms. Joyce Ross Parque, Seal Beach, reiterated her stance to close down the Redevelopment Agency and should use the money from the sale to pay down the debt. Ms. Rita Brenner, Trailer Park, said that the repairs should be put on hold. Mr. Stan Anderson, Marina Hill, said that he was in favor of the refurbishing of the Zoeter site. There being no other speakers Mayor Antos declared the public hearing closed. Council/Agency comments: Not in favor of improving Ocean Avenue, other I streets are in worse condition, should stay with the pavement management program, should consider paying down the debt, Ocean Avenue improvement will only benefit a few. The City Manager/Executive Director clarified that the funds can only be used in the RDA area and that any long-term decisions will come before the Council/Agency. Other Council/Agency comments: It was suggested that the preschool be included in the discussions, the land belongs to the public, and should consider purchasing a module/trailer for the preschool. Yost moved, second by Ybaben, to adopt Resolution Number 5441 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY CONTAINING STRUCTURES INCLUDING CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO BE OWNED BY THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5441 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried Yost moved, second by Ybaben, to adopt Resolution Number 06-03 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PROPERTY CONTAINING STRUCTURES INCLUDING CHILDCARE FACILITIES TO BE OWNED BY THE CITY." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 06-03 was waived. I AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried Yost moved, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution Number 5442 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH CONSENTING TO PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY FOR ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS WHICH BENEFIT THE RIVER BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 5442 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Yost Ybaben Motion carried Yost moved, second by Larson, to adopt Resolution Number 06-04 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEAL I BEACH APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY FOR ALL OR A PART OF THE COST OF CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS WHICH BENEFIT THE RIVER BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 06-04 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Yost Ybaben Motion carried Page - 5 City Council/RDA Minutes - 03-13-061 03-27-06 ORDINANCE NUMBER 1544 1 TERMINATION OF SURFSIDE PROJECT AREA The City Manager gave a brief staff report stating that the City Council directed staff to prepare the necessary documentation to terminate the Surfside Redevelopment Project Area. The Surfside Project Area has been inactive and receives no tax increment funds and all debts and responsibilities are complete. Council comments: Dissolution of RDA in general and to not expand the area. I Yost moved, second by Larson, to introduce the first reading of Ordinance Number 1544 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH TERMINATING THE SURFSIDE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA BY AMENDING THE SURFSIDE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO SHORTEN ITS DURATION." The City Attorney read the title of the Ordinance for the record and stated that the second reading and adoption of Ordinance Number 1544 will be on the City Council consent agenda at a later meeting. By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1544 was waived. AYES: NOES: Antos, Larson, Levitt, Ybaben, Yost None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the Council meeting at 8:27 p.m. to Tuesday, April 4, 2006 to meet to certify the March 28, 2006 election results. The Redevelopment Agency meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Councilman Levitt requested that the Council adjourn in the memory of Marion Higgins a long time resident of Leisure World who died at the age of 112. ~IAJ J)(J~~I ity lerk 1 Secretary I Seal Beach, California March 27, 2006 The regularly scheduled Redevelopment Agency meeting for this date was canceled by action of the City Council. I ~~~ i Clerk 1 Secretary Seal Beach, California