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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1990-02-26 2-12-90 / 2-26-90 I Seal Beach, California February 26, 1990 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:05 p.m. with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Grgas Councilmembers Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson Absent: Councilmember Risner Hunt moved, second by Laszlo, to excuse the absence of Mrs. Risner from this meeting. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant.City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Chief Stearns, Police Department Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL .READING Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, 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: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried PRESENTATION - LOS ALAMITOS HIGH SCHOOL - GRAD NIGHT Mrs. Rosemary Happlodt, member of the Grad Night Committee introduced members Mrs. Linda Havens and Mrs. Sadie Sachs, and reported that preparation is underway for the 1990 class "Mardi Gras in Rio" grad night. She noted their goal for every graduate, four hundred ninety-five students, to attend Grad Night, a safe, supervised evening of festivities that will commence at the school with food, dancing, games, and entertainment, the graduates then transported to a ship for a three hour harbor cruise, and then returned to the school for breakfast and drawings. Mrs. Happlodt said there has 2-26-90 been a commitment to the ship for four hundred students, at a cost of $27 per, student, and that gratis tickets will be provided.to those students who can not afford the cost. She asked that the City consider a proclamation and continued support of Grad Night. She explained that the 1990 budget is somewhat higher than 1989 since one hundred more students are expected to participate. Councilmember Wilson offered I to provide the Committee with names of var,ious clubs in Leisure World that have indicated their desire to support Grad Night. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to authorize a $500 expenditure in support of Grad Night. Mayor Grgas asked that the. proclamation in support of Grad Night be placed on the Council agenda for consideration, and that the City Manager prepare a letter to the Los Alamitos City Council urging their participation in support of Grad Night. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ORDINANCE NUMBER 1299 - COLLEGE PARK WEST LOT COVERAGE - PLANNING DISTRICT FIVE. Ordinance Number 1299 was presented to Council for second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 28-300(1) (E) OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH PLACING COLLEGE PARK WEST IN PLANNING DISTRICT V." By unanimous consent, full reading of Ordinance Number 1299 was waived. Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, to adopt Ordinance Number 1299 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner I Motion carried RESOLUTION NUMBER 3918 - COMPLETION - PROJECT NUMBER 606 - SLURRY SEAL VARIOUS 'STREETS Resolution Number 3918 was presented to Council 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 1606, SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS STREETS IN OLD TOWN & COLLEGE PARK EAST IN ACCORDANCE WITH A CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY, INC., AND THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH." By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3918 was waived. Councilman Laszlo requested that the cul-de-sacs that were not sealed under this project be included in the next pr,oject. Laszlo moved, second by Wilson, to adopt Resolution Number 3918 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEMS nD" throuah "M" I Councilmember Wilson requested Item "E" be removed from the Consent Calendar, Councilman Hunt requested Items "I" and "L" removed, and.Mayor-Grgas requested Item nMn removed. Wilson moved, .second by Laszlo, to approve the recommended action for items on the Consent Calendar, except Items WE, I, L.. and M," as presented. . D. 'Approved .the minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of February 12, 1990. F. Approved regular demands numbered 77925 through 78133 in the amount of $845,438.93, 2-26-90 I payroll demands numbered 38798 through 38967 in the amount of $198,378.84 as approved by the Finance Committee, and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. G. Denied the claim of Kevin A. Dufresne for personal injuries and referred same to the City's liability attorney and adjuster. H. Approved submittal of the application for SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Program funds for 1990/91 in the amount of $7985.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute same on behalf of the City. J. Bids were received until February 6, 1990, 2:00 p.m., for one F-Super Duty Cab & Chassis Ford and one Toyota SR5 4 x 4 Extra Cab at which time they were publicly opened by the City Clerk as follows: I Public Works Cab & Chassis Truck Sunset Ford $15,261.39 Cal Worthington Ford (payment within ten days) Cal Worthington Ford (payment within fifteen days) Fairway Ford Downey Ford Downey Ford (propane fuel source) 15,336.08 15,642.80 15,531.31 15,575.19 17,573.75 Lifequard.4 x 4 Truck Cabe Brothers Toyota (Model 8528) Cabe Brothers Toyota (Model 8553) Toyota of Orange (Model 8553) $13,754.56 14,179.62 14,873.94 Awarded a purchase order to Sunset Ford, the lowest responsible bidder, for a Public Works Cab and Chassis Truck in the amount of $15,261.39, rejected the bid of Cabe Brothers.Toyota for a Toyota Model 8528 for the reason that it did not meet specifications, awarded a purchase order for a Toyota Model 8553 (Lifeguard 4 x 4) to Cabe Brothers Toyota in the amount of $14,179.62, and. authorized the City Manager to execute the purchase orders on behalf of the City. I K. Rejected the bid from SPEC Builders for installation of fire doors at Zoeter SchOOl, Project 608, in the amount of $74,600.00, and authorized the City.Manager to readvertise, separating the project into two parts, construction of fire doors, Project 608, and construction of exterior stairwells and handrails, Project 608A. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried 2-26-90 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "E" - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Councilmember Wilson made reference to the February 12th minutes and discussion relating to the Bixby Old Ranch Specific Plan request for proposals for EIR consultant services, with specific reference to the dist~ibution of the I newsletter, and requested that the residents of Leisure World and the.Rossmoor condominiums receive the newsletter as are the residents of College Park East. The City Manager noted it was the interpretation of staff that the Golden Rain Foundation would be noticed, however the newsletter distribution could be expanded if that were the desire of the Council. Membe~s.of the Council suggested the newsletter distribution be discussed later in the meeting under City.Council Items. Wilson moved, second by Hunt, to approve the minutes of the February 12th regular meeting. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ITEM "In - CONTRACT - ENGINEERING SERVICES - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Councilman.Hunt inquired if lack of assessment of the Hellman land.and other minor errors detected last year had been corrected, also what services would be performed by the consultant for the fee proposed. The City Engineer responded.that previous errors had been corrected, and that the fee for services includes preparation of the preliminary and final engineers report, including any changes to parcel information since last year, filing the assessment with the I County for collection, and attendance at the public hearing, City staff only p~oviding information regarding specific changes to a property to the consultant. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Willdan Associates in the amount of $7500 to provide .enginee~ing services for the street lighting assessment district. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried ITEM nL" - LEASE EXTENSION - UNDER THE RAINBOW DAY CARE In response to Councilman Hunt, the City Manager reported the child care operation is a less than full cost recovery program based upon the lease of three years ago, which was an.approximate eighty-five percent recovery, however given the Fire Department requi~ed improvements the capital costs at this facility this yea~ will exceed other years. He explained that the priority at the time of acquiring the property was for recreation, open space, and child care purposes, and at the time of awarding the child care contract it was determined that this provider offered a proven quality service. He reported that the rate charged I the provider was increased one hundred percent over their contract with the School District, that the contract provides an escalation clause based primarily on the cost of living, with a condition of the lease that they give priority to Seal Beach residents and employees, City employees and persons working within the City. Mr. Nelson noted that the Recreation Department, in cooperation with the School District, Rockwell, and the Navy, has conducted a study that have determined a deficiency in child care and that discussions are continuing towards resolving that issue. In response to a question of Councilman Hunt, Mayor Grgas indicated his agreement with the lease extension, and 2-26-90 I that he felt child ca~e .is a necessary service and a benefit for the community. He recalled that the condition of the buildings were known when the City acquired them, and even though improvements, .such as the Fire Department requirement for double doors, have now been realized, he said he felt the property is a good investment, an asset of the City. The City Manager noted a previous survey determined other preschools operate at an amount between .seventy-five cents to one dollar fifty cents per square foot costs, however considerable capital improvements would need to be made at this location to charge such amount. Hunt moved, second by Grgas, to approve the Lease Extension for Under the Rainbow Day Care for the term ending December 31, 1992. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hunt, Grgas, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried I SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS - GROWTH MANAGEMENT SUB-REGIONS At the request of Mayor Grgas, the Development Services Director reviewed his .report dated February 26th regarding the designation of growth management sub-regions by the Southern California Association of Governments, a direct result of some of the growth management and air quality management planning dictated by federal and State legislation. He repo~ted the Growth Management Plan proposes a jobs/housing balance for the Southern California region, SCAG focusing upon a ratio of 1.22 jobs per dwelling unit in specific.sub-regions .of the County, Seal Beach currently in a sub-region having a ratio of 1.45 and projected to be 1.76 by year 2010. He explained that to allow jOb creation land use development in the community and/or sub-region there would.need to be a finding that new jobs would be offset.by new residential development within the same area to reduce commuting traffic. Mr. Whittenberg stated his report addressed a proposed revision of the current sub-regions to provide for three rather than two sub-regions, and would place this community in an area that would be in closer conformity with the 1.22 jobs/housing ratio therefore allow some flexibility when considering requests for new employment or housing development without having the Air Ouality,Management Plan as a major deterrent to considering such requests. Councilman Hunt pointed out that the Leisure World population does not have a significant bearing on the jobs/housing ratio and should be a consideration. The Director again noted the expressed SCAG goal of a 1..22 ratio, said it is unknown. whether they will be responsive to a community that may be close to that goal, and to date SCAG has indicated their intent to only consider the number of households without consideration of the age of those households, this being an issue that staff will continue to pursue. The City Manager stated this issue may be a subject of discussion at the SCAG meeting in mid- March, and in this instance there will be an impact on the individual cities whether or not they are a member of SCAG. The Director said he believed three Orange County cities have considered the sub-region issue to date. Discussion continued. I Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to support Alternative Number Two, the three sub-region concept, and instruct the City Manager to communicate this position to the City/County Coordinating Committee, Southern California Association of Governments, and those cities in the north and west portions of the County. In response to Councilman Laszlo, the Director explained that based upon the 1.22 ratio and current housing of approximately seventeen thousand units, 2-26-90 job requirements for this community would be about twenty thousand or at a 1.76 ratio, about thirty thousand, and that SCAG.has indicated they will consider the sub-region as a whole.rather than.on an individual city basis. The City Manager added that as opposed to thinking a higher ratio would make future development more difficult, the higher ratio would impact job generating development, yet housing I development would be encouraged. Mr. Whittenberg said that the Council would be advised of upcoming hearings by SCAG relating to this issue. AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: 'Grgas, Hunt, Wilson None Laszlo Risner Motion carried 75th CITY ANNIVERSARY - STEERING COMMITTEE Mayor Grgas nominated Mrs. Emily Allebaugh Frazier to the 75th Anniversary Steering Committee. Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to approve the appointment. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried STATE LANDS COMMISSION MEETING - OIL SPILL The City.Manager reported a State Lands Commission hearing is scheduled for. March 7th and 8th in Huntington Beach with regard to the recent oil spill and areas of responsibility, specifically the role of the State Lands Commission. He requested authorization for the Mayor and/or staff to attend the meeting and submit a statement on behalf of the City. I Hunt moved, second by Wilson, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to attend the hearing and present the City's position with regard to responsibilities of the Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried Councilman.Laszlo requested that .the Council be provided a copy of the position statement before it is presented at the hearing. STATUS REPORT - WETLANDS RESTORATION PLAN - HELLMAN PROPERTY The City Manager reported the Wetlands Restoration Plan for the Hellman property was received by the City this date for information purposes, and has been submitted to the Coastal Commission for processing in accordance with their procedures. He noted the Development Services Director spoke with Mr. Simone of the Coastal staff who advised they were commencing preparation of the staff report and indicated their intent to recommend approval of the Plan with some minor modifications. Mr. Nelson reported the Commission hearing is scheduled for March 15th in Marina del I Rey, that the City will be provided with an agenda prior to that time which will in turn be .forwarded to the Council. He stated staff has not had an opportunity to review the Plan in depth as yet, however a condition of the Vesting Map requires Planning Commission review of the Plan, that review to be scheduled after the Coastal Commission meeting. The Development Services Director advised the Plan will be reviewed by City staff before the Coastal meeting with a summary provided to the Council possibly by the next meeting, as well as to the Planning Commission.. With regard to future procedures should the Plan receive Coastal Commission approval, the Director reported Mola would 2-26-90 initially need to complete their grading plans, obtain those permits, and obtain the Section 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers. He explained that a pending litigation has not postponed the processing of the project. I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilmember Wilson expressed appreciation to staff for a report regarding the Rossmoor/Leisure World bus, the daily usage up from one hundred eighty-nine to two hundred thirty- five. She reported receiving additional calls from College Park West residents regarding gang activity at Edison Park, and said the Police Department has been responding to that situation. With regard to the status of the soundwall adjacent to Leisure World, the City Engineer reported willdan and Associates prepared the report and design of the Rossmoor soundwall, and that one of the reports required by CalTrans was waived after the study determined the wall could only be constructed on the roadway shoulder. He stated that and given the fact that the location of the Leisure World wall will be similar, it is hoped CalTrans will waive the requirement for the first report which will result in a saving of time. Mr. Jue said a request to retain consultant services for preparation of the project report may be forthcoming by the next meeting. Councilman Laszlo reported the first meeting regarding the Bixby property was held on Saturday, the purpose being to receive a report from the consultants regarding constraints on the property and to receive public input, the meeting attended by approximately two hundred persons. He said he felt there was a degree of hostility at the meeting, that certain residents of Leisure World complained of not having adequate notice of the meeting and requested that some meetings be held in Leisure World, to which there was objection from College Park East residents since Leisure World is a closed cOlUlunity. Councllmember Wilson said she felt the suggestion to hold meetings in Leisure World was due in part to the difficulty of handicapped persons to travel to the North Seal Beach COlUlunity Center, and that any discontent at the meeting may have been due to expectations of having a plan on display, noting however that development of a plan is the purpose of the pUblic meetings. Councilman Hunt said there may be meetings held in Leisure World regarding the Bixby development plans for the sole purpose of determining what the impacts on Leisure World residents may be and subsequently provide constructive suggestions to Bixby, noting that the impact may be greater on Leisure World residents than those in College Park East. Councilman Laszlo charged that members of the Council representing Leisure World have voted in favor of Bixby projects in the past, that meetings in' Leisure World are not accessible to persons outside that gated cOlUlunity to present their views, which he said is not a democratic process. Councilman Hunt took exception to Mr. Laszlo's remarks. The City Manager announced that the next public meeting regarding the Bixby project will be March 24th at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of a presentation by Bixby and their consultants on three conceptual plans for the Bixby property and to receive public cOlUlents. He stated that pursuant to Councilmember Wilson's request the newsletter will be mailed to all residents in College Park East, Leisure World, the townhomes on Montecito, and to the news media. He also noted the availability of a telephone hot line, the number to be provided to the Council, and possibly to Comcast for information of the viewing public. Mayor Grgas announced that the Seal Beach CARES group will hold a public forum on March 9th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at I I 2-26-90 city Hall, which will also be cablecast, for the purpose of a panel discussion towards an effort to prevent and combat the problem substance abuse, with an all day seminar on March 10th at the Church of Reliqious Science. At the request of the Mayor, the city Manaqer reported receipt of a letter from the Foreman of the Grand Jury which assured the City that their inquiry into the Police Department, as a result of citizen alleqations, is not a criminal investiqation, that Grand Jury discussions are confidential however there is no control over comments made by other persons, and that the investiqation will continue within the pace of the Grand Jury. Mr. Nelson reported he and Mayor Grqas attended a meetinq with the five Oranqe County coastal cities, County representatives, and EMA staff for the purpose of receivinq a briefinq on the oil spill, which included video presentations by the Huntinqton Beach and Newport Beach Fire Departments, and comments by those who participated in the spill. He reported the consensus was that a reqional plan should be developed for oil spills specifically coverinq those areas most subject to risk. He noted it was fortunate that adequate equipment and supplies had been stockpiled by the oil companies as a result of the Valdez incident and readily available for use, that the skimmer task force is located in Lonq Beach, and that weather and tide conditions had been mild. Mr. Nelson reported no position was taken at the meetinq with reqard to state or federal leqislation relatinq to offshore oil and transportation of same, thus allowinq each city to take a position if they choose to do so, and there was a request that the County take the lead in critiquinq the oil spill incident, as will each of the cities involved. Mayor Grqas sugqested that it would be informative to cablecast the tapes taken of the oil spill incident. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Grqas declared Oral Communications open. Mr. Pete Peters, 160 - 12th Street, expressed his opposition to a proposal to chanqe the parkinq arranqement on Electric Avenue and to create one-way streets in Old Town, statinq that such action would seriously impact the quality of life. Councilman Hunt said it was his understandinq that there has been no serious consideration of diaqonal parkinq or one-way traffic on the north/south downtown residential streets, however there had been a suqqestion to consider the potential for diaqonal parkinq on Electric Avenue, and that he thouqht a report would be forthcominq reqardinq same. The staff indicated their interpretation of the direction resultinq from the joint meetinq with the Planninq Commission and Retail Sales Committee was that diaqonal parkinq on Electric Avenue be looked at initially, as well as the suqqestion for one-way traffic and diaqonal parkinq on the streets adjacent to Main street. The city Manaqer said it was felt the Council had asked that staff develop a parkinq strategy for the Old Town area, and as part of that study the impact on the residential areas would need to be addressed. Councilman Hunt asked that the parkinq issues that were qenerated from the joint study session be subject to further discussion, statinq he felt he could not support considerinq such alternatives. Mr. Peters suqqested that if the Business Association and the Chamber of Commerce are concerned with a need for more parkinq, that a shuttle bus be run from Rockwell to downtown. Mrs. Marilyn Hastinqs, 121 - 12th street, suqqested that there be a validated parkinq proqram for use of the beachfront parkinq lots where two hours of free parkinq would be provided with the purchase of ten dollars or more from a local merchant. Mr. Les Woodson, President of Leisure World Mutual 15, expressed I I I 2-26-90 I appreciation to the city Council and the city Engineer for their actions in support of the soundwall adjacent to Leisure World where, through those actions the project has been moved up on the project priority list. Mr. Woodson also explained that the Golden Rain Foundation and the Mutuals of Leisure World are business operations and not political operations of the community, and that the residents obtain their information in the same manner as other citizens to make their decisions. Discussion followed. Mr. Charles Antos, 210 - 8th street, recalled his previous recommendation that the staff and Council review work that had previously been done on the issue of parking, expressed his feeling that parking is being looked at as piecemeal, and suggested that it be dealt with in a comprehensive manner. Mr. Antos complained that there will be inadequate time to review and seek public input regarding the Wetlands Restoration Plan before it is considered by the Coastal commission. The Development Services Director explained that the review process for the Wetlands Restoration Plan was approved through the conditions of approval on the Tentative Tract Map which provided for Planning commission review, however did not require a formal hearing and approval prior to the Plan being submitted to the Coastal Commission. He noted that the Coastal Commission may approve the Mola project, including the Restoration Plan for that area, and that they have retained the authority to review the final Restoration Plan. Discussion continued with regard to parking in the downtown area, and Mayor Grgas said it should be understood that the Council has done nothing more than ask that parking issues be looked at in a comprehensive manner. Councilman Laszlo said he has suggested that persons interested in purchasing a home in the Mola development first look at what the Wetlands Plan will consist of, noting that it may not be a water and duck restoration, also expressed his concern that the Council will not have input into that Plan. Mr. Whittenberg explained that the Coastal Commission will hold a hearing and receive comments on the Restoration Plan, however that Commission is the approval authority under the law. There being no further comments from the audience, Mayor Grgas declared Oral Communications closed. CLOSED SESSION The Assistant City Attorney announced the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and a personnel matter. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened at 9:55 with Mayor Grgas calling the meeting to order. The Assistant City Attorney reported the Council had met in Closed Session and discussed the items previously announced, and that no action was taken. I ADJOURNMENT Wilson moved, second by LaSZlo, to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 p.m. I AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Grgas, Hunt, Laszlo, Wilson None Risner Motion carried of the 2-26-90 I 3-12-90 \ Approved: I Attest: Seal Beach, California March 12, 1990 The city Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:03 p.m. with Mayor ProTem Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL~LL Present: Mayor ProTem Wilson Councilmembers Laszlo, Risner Absent: Mayor Grgas, Councilman Hunt Councilman Hunt arrived at 7:05 p.m. and Mayor Grgas arrived at 7:25 p.m. Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Barrow, Assistant City Attorney Mr. Whittenberg, Director of Development Services Mr. Jue, Director of Public Worksl City Engineer Mr. Archibold, Assistant to the City Manager Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk I WAIVER OF FULL READING Wilson moved, second by Laszlo, 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: Laszlo, Risner, Wilson None Grgas, Hunt Motion carried Councilman Hunt arrived at 7:05 p.m. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES The City Manager introduced Mr. Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Department Supervisor, and Mr. Bill Moran, Public Works Department Electrician, and reviewed the accomplishments of each as the 1990 nominees for Employee of the Year. Mr. Nelson noted the Employee of the Year will be announced at an upcoming Employee Recognition Dinner. The City Manager also introduced Mr. Steve Johnson and Bill Benkovsky, new employees of the Public Works Department, Water Division. I