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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 1987-10-13 9-29-87 / 10-13-87 and ex-off~c~ City Council I Approved: ~ ~u)~.g~J Mayor Attest: J); Seal Beach, California October l3, 1987 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular adjourned session at 5:02 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order. Councilmember Risner led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Clift, Hunt, Risner I Absent: Councilmember Grgas Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mr. Osteen, Recreation Director Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Risner moved, second by Clift, 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: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I AGENDA AMENDED Risner moved, second out of order at this by Clift, to consider agenda item "Bn time. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Cli ft, None Grgas Hunt, Risner, Wilson Motion carried 10-13-87 RESOLUTION NUMBER 3729 - GRANT FUND APPLICATION - COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 Resolution Number 3729 was presented to Council entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARK LANDS ACT OF 1986.n By unanimous consent, full reading of Resolution Number 3729 was waived. Risner moved, second by Clift, to approve Resolution Number 3729 as presented. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried WORKSHOP DISCUSSION - ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES - TRANSPORTATION nSUPERn COMMITTEE REPORT The City Manager noted that the "Supern Committee Report would be a matter of discussion at the November League meeting, that the purpose of the workshop was to familiarize the Council and City staff with the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee, and suggested that if the Council wishes further information it would be provided at the first meeting in November. Those present viewed a video tape prepared by the Transportation nSupern Committee. The Executive Summary of the Transportation Committee Report recommended that the League's Orange County Division support the recommended actions under the following categories: 1) continue successful ongoing programs, 2) initiate progressive transportation planning measures, 3) expand roadway capacities, 4) develop a funding program for priority projects, and that these recommended actions be forwarded to the Orange County Transportation Commission and the Orange County Board of Supervisors for further analaysis and development into a unified action plan for implementation beginning in 1988. The recommendations of the nSupern Committee relating to funding include: l) agressively seek State and Federal transportation resources for regional and local street, road and freeway needs, 2) energetically protect existing transportation resources, 3) seek additional funding for transportation needs that exceed existing transportation resources: a) a Countywide 1/2 cent sales tax, b) increase of gas tax if legislation is approved to make it a user fee and exempt from the Gann limit, c) developer fees, and d) Mello-Roos Benefit Assessment District. Mr. Robert Dunek, Executive Director of the Orange County League, and Mr. Dan Young, Mayor of Santa Ana and Chairman of the Transportation "Super" Committee were present to discuss the report and its recommendations with the Council. Considerable discussion followed with regard to various aspects of the report. In response to Council, Mr. Dunek reported that there is an initiative currently being circulated that would remove the gas tax from the Gann limit, also that due to the efforts of the Orange County Transportation Commission, the legislators, and cities, Orange County is no longer a donor county and is now receiving its fair share of federal and state tax dollars. Mr. Young advised that the Committee was sensitive in allowing each city the opportunity to submit project~ that could be funded under this plan, specifically that each of the twenty-six cities were allowed three separate occasions to submit their priority projects, and noted that no project was removed from the funding request. Councilman Clift noted specifically that widening of the 405 Freeway had not been included for funding and questioned the proposal to widen the 405 through restriping. Mr. Young suggested that I I I 10-13-87 I if a project had been overlooked it could be submitted for consideration, however if a project may be subject to funding through a development, it should not be considered for funding under this plan, and likewise any improvement planned for funding through the OCTC should be taken into consideration. In response to Council with regard to the sales tax formula proposed covering a period of twenty years and its seeming inequity to a number of cities, as opposed to a formula equally based upon population and sales tax, Mr. Young stated it was felt that the proposed formula would be a better means of advocating how the money would be allocated, specifically to projects submitted for consideration. Mr. Young explained that of the $1.6 billion dollars that a one-half cent sales tax would raise over twenty years, $675 million dollars would be allocated to regional and local projects, $440 million proposed to cover the shortfall for widening the I-5, with $500 million remaining to be identified, under a specific criteria, for eligible projects during the twenty year period. He added that once the twenty-six Orange County cities come to agreement of this plan, it will then be forwarded to the OCTC for their information and consideration. I The City Manager noted that one of the major north/south transportation corridors for this City, Studebaker Road, is not in the County of Orange, however will foreseeably require future improvements, also that a specific need of this community is a mode of transportation other than that oriented to the automobile, and inquired as to the likelihood of some money being utilized outside the County or for transportation needs other than specific to the automobile. Mr. Young responded that through this type of study session it is hoped that special transportation issues will be brought out, and expressed the Committee's desire that each City support the plan and the efforts of the Committee, and in addition cite the issues specific to the particular City that need to be addressed. Mr. Young directed attention to 1987 State Transportation Improvement projects as set forth on page fifty-three of the Report, to soon commence in Orange County, as well as funding distribution for improvements to I-5 noted on page twenty- one. Mr. Dunek noted that although a number of projects are credited to a specific city they are to the benefit of multiple jurisdictions, and stated it would be problematic to assess funding through a more complicated formula. Discussion continued. Councilman Hunt noted that based upon the recommendations of the Committee, this City could contribute up to twenty times more than it would realize in return for local projects, and expressed his support for generating the necessary revenue through gas tax. He suggested that possibly no action should be taken until the public demand is made known, and expressed his feeling that the media should be utilized to educate the public as to need rather than governmental agencies. Mr. Young responded that the media is awaiting a political consensus in the County, united in the concept of demonstrated need in an active rather than reactive mode. He also noted that a transportation system had once been a consideration however at that time did not have the support of the public. Mr. Young again requested conceptual support for the plan, qualified to address other transportation issues specific to this community, bordering another county, while also noting local concerns regarding the financing and distribution methodology. Mr. Dunek explained that this item will be presented, as it is presently submitted, for consideration at the Orange County League meeting of November 12th, at which time amendments may be submitted from the floor, with each City having one vote. Councilman Clift suggested that I 10-13-87 a Council position be formulated, including additional issues of concern, for presentation to the League or the nSupern Committee Chairman. The Director of Public Works noted the dependency of the community on freeways and primary streets and pointed out that the benefits of. the improvements proposed are not necessarily in the form of immediate transportation problems in Seal Beach, however stated that transportation is among the most cost beneficial investments that a city can make and will ultimately return the investment in an intangible manner. Certain members of the Council again indicated their preference for long term funding of the transportation improvements through an increase of gas tax rather than sales tax. In response to Council the City Manager estimated that Seal Beach would produce $5,825,000 through a one-half cent sales tax increase over the proposed twenty year period. He also reported that the Orange County City Manager's have concerns with regard to how the $500 million unallocated monies are going to be spent, noting that the OCTC will be working with the Orange County cities to develop criteria and funding plans for those monies, however will not have sole authority over the expenditures. Mr. Nelson reported several cities are looking at the proposed distribution formula for local projects, also pointed out that Seal Beach will most likely remain a donor city whether the funding source is through sales tax or gas tax given the lack of growth projected for this community versus other areas of the County, noting further than an increase of sales tax would be easier to implement than gas tax. Discussion continued. The City Manager advised that this matter will be placed on the November 2nd agenda for Council to determine their position for the November 12th League meeting. Mayor Wilson and members of the Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Dunek and Mr. Young for participating in this workshop session. CONSENT CALENDAR - ITEM nCn Clift moved, second by Hunt, to approve the item on the Consent Calendar as presented. C. Approved regular demands numbered 67424 through 67606 in the amount of $498,478.01 and payroll demands numbered 27146 through 27353 in the amount of $210,685.57 as approved by the Finance Committee and authorized warrants to be drawn on the Treasury for same. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Clift, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Grgas Motion carried I I CITY COUNCIL ITEMS Councilman Hunt requested that at some future meeting the City Manager make a brief report regarding the City's policy for investing it's funds and for expenditure of funds for attendance at meetings, conferences, and community promotion activities. Mr. Hunt also referred to adverse Comments that were recently made during a Planning Commission meeting toward the Council and staff, which he stated he felt were I inappropriate, and requested that the Council consider at some future date, establishing rules and regulations for the conduct of City Boards and Commissions, as well as the Council, in keeping with the democratic process. Mr. Hunt suggested however that the City Manager and City Attorney review the tape of that meeting prior to taking further action. Discussion continued. 10-13-87 / 10-19-87 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no Oral Communications. I CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Council would meet in Closed Session to discuss a personnel item. The Council, by unanimous consent, adjourned to Closed Session at 7:l5 p.m. and reconvened at 7:48 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order. The City Attorney reported the Council had discussed the annual evaluation of the City Manager and that no action had been taken. ADJOURNMENT By unanimous consent of those present, the meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. and ex-offic~ City Council City Seal Approved: ~ ~. .1d~ Mayor Attest: I Seal Beach, California October 19, 1987 The City Council of the City of Seal Beach met in regular session at 7:35 p.m. with Mayor Wilson calling the meeting to order with the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Wilson Councilmembers Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner Absent: None I Also present: Mr. Nelson, City Manager Mr. Stepanicich, City Attorney Mr. Joseph, Assistant City Manager Mr. Knight, Director of Development Services Mr. Hemphill, Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Mrs. Yeo, City Clerk WAIVER OF FULL READING Grgas moved, second by Hunt, 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: Clift, Grgas, Hunt, Risner, Wilson None Motion carried