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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2010-12-13Seal Beach California December 13, 2010 Mayor Sloan called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sloan Council Members: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks Also present: David Carmany, City Manager Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Linda Devine, City Clerk Mayor Sloan stated that this would be the time for members of the public to comment on the items identified on the agenda. There were no speakers. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the Cif items identified on the closed session age counsel - existing litigation - Government CITY PARTNERS LLC v. CITY OF SEA Court (Case No. 30 -2010 00364556); 2) PARTNERS LLC - Orange County S 00305309) and Item "B" - conference with Government Code §54956.9(bc): 1 case. f Council would meet to discuss the ida: Item "A" - conference with legal Code §54956.9(a); 2 cases: 1) BAY . BEACH - Orange County Superior ',ITY OF SEAL BEACH v. BAY CITY iperior Court (Case No. 30 -2009 legal counsel - anticipated litigation - The City Attorney stated that no reportable action taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Chair, with consent of the Council to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. City of Be ach Approved: . Ik � Mayor Attest: ( q/7 ) //Vill A .4 City I erk 1 1 1 Page 2 - City Council 12/13/10 Seal Beach California December 13, 2010 The City Council, Public Financing Authority, and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach met in joint regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Sloan calling the meeting to order and Councilman Antos leading the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sloan; Council Members: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks City Staff: David Carmany, City Manager Quinn Barrow, City Attorney Chief Jeff Kirkpatrick, Seal Beach Police Department Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works Robbeyn Bird, Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer Mark Persico, Director of Development Services Chief Joe Bailey, Seal Beach Lifeguard Department Ed Fleming, Division Chief OCFA Linda Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Items pulled from consent calendar - Miller pulled items "G" and Shanks pulled items "E ", "I ", "J ", and "Q ". Shanks moved, second by Miller, to approve the agenda as amended. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Sloan introduced Mitch Ward, Councilman from the City of Manhattan Beach, who made a few comments regarding how pleased they are in hiring David Carmany as their new City Manager. PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS r Mayor and City Council Recognition of Members of Boards Commissions * Committees Mayor Sloan thanked all members of the various Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the City. The Mayor proceeded to hand out certificates to members in District 2; the other Council Members took turns in recognizing members for their districts: Mayor Pro Tern Levitt - District 5; Councilman Antos - District 1; Councilman Shanks - District 3; and Councilman Miller - District 4. With no objections, Mayor Sloan recessed the meeting at 7:18 p.m. for a short reception in the City Hall Courtyard and reconvened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sloan declared Oral Communications to be open. Speakers: Raul Alvarez, Americana Awards - Cypress College Foundation, announced Seal Beach resident Jim Caviola as Seal Beach Citizen of the Year and invited everyone to attend the awards dinner on February 26th; Esther Kenyon, Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, stated the chambers stance on items A - R - U; Kara Ethridge, Association of California Cities - Orange County, requested the council to continue item J in order for the executive director to be present to better answer any questions regarding the formation of Association Of California Cities - Orange County (AOCC -OC); Ernie Gananden, restated his concerns about the Marina Park basketball courts; Ellery Deaton, 4th Street, thanked council for the recognition ceremony - commented on the City Manager's tenure and offered suggestions on the selection of a new city manager; Jack Dampman, Bayside Drive, asked council to reconsider the Western Transit agreement - not Page-3 City Council 12/13/10 appropriate to subsidize seniors for their transportation - this should be the function of families and friends - too costly; Robert Goldberg, Clipper Way, provided a handout regarding item E and the cost for senior busing program - should look at other options; Seth Eaker, 13th Street, announced the T -shirt contest for the 2011 5K -10K run - the deadline is January 14th - eligible contestants include any child living in Seal Beach or attending Los Alamitos schools; Mike Buhbe, Central Way, stated that the council should take care in hiring a new city manager and to study the dial -a -ride program - appears to be like the "Beach Buggy" program (service not needed and costly). CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Quinn M. Barrow, Esq., City Attorney The City Attorney wished everyone a happy and safe holiday. CITY MANAGER REPORT David N. Carmany, City Manager The City Manager thanked the entire Seal Beach community for the privilege to serve as City Manager. COUNCIL COMMENTS All Council members wished everyone a Merry Christmas - Happy New Year - Happy Hanukkah; Councilman Antos inquired about the cable classes (advertised); Mayor Pro Tern Levitt requested to re- agendize the dial -a -ride program - consider other alternatives to transport seniors for medical purpose - requested an ordinance to regulate "barking dogs "; Councilman Shanks - expressed his concerns regarding kids riding their bikes in Gum Grove Park and setting up ramps and obstacle courses that cause damage to the nature park - requested something be done to prohibit the use of bikes in Gum Grove; and Mayor Sloan stated how responsive the City Manager has been to his requests and wished him the best and will miss him. COUNCIL ITEMS ITEM "A" / RESOLUTION NO. 6083 - 6084 - 6085 / McGAUGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS AND MARINA PARK BASKETBALL COURTS (Shanks) The Director of Public Works indicated that the Los Alamitos School District has agreed to pay a portion of the cost to resurface the tennis courts and stated that it is recommended that aluminum backboards be purchased for the basketball courts - the aluminum backboards would withstand the weather conditions better than the tempered glass backboards. After Council comments it was moved by Antos, second by Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 6083 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR MARINA PARK BASKETBALL COURTS & MCGAUGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS RESURFACING" (amount of $17,740.00 to ProSurface - courts resurfacing); Resolution No. 6084 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR MARINA PARK BASKETBALL COURT HARDWARE" (amount of $2,987.00 to Hondo Company, Inc. - basketball court hardware); and Resolution No. 6085 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT MARINA PARK" (amount of $4,224.00 to Coast Electric - lighting improvements). (Budget Amendment No. 11 -01- 01) AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Shanks moved, second by Levitt, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar except for items "E ", "G ", "I ", "J ", and "Q" pulled for separate consideration. The City Attorney read the title to Ordinance No. 1602 (item "K ") for the record. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Page 4 - City Council 12/13/10 B. Approved Minutes of Adjourned and Regular Seal Beach City Council Meeting of November 8, 2010 - Seal Beach Public Financing Authority Special Meeting of December 2, 2010 - Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting of October 25, 2010. (Joint Item - SBPFA & RDA) C. Approved Demands on Treasury. Warrants: 85280 -85805 $2,393,709.30 Year -to -Date: $23,382,796.15 Payroll: Direct Deposits & Checks $842,464.46 Year -to -Date: $3,448,113.24 Year -to -date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year -end accruals. D. Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report: October 2010. E. Removed for separate consideration. (Shanks) *E. Budget Amendment - Adopt Resolution No. 6086 approving Budget Amendment No. 11 -06 -01 (items "A" and "N ") for Fiscal Year 2010/2011 Budget. F. Received and filed the June 30, 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Management Letter to City Council and Redevelopment Agency, and Appropriations Limit agreed -upon procedures. G. Removed for separate consideration. (Miller) *G. Seal Beach Public Financing Authority 2011 Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series A - Adopt Resolution No. 6087 and Resolution No. PFA 10 -02 approving the refinancing of sewer improvement bonds originally issued in 2000. (Joint Item - SBPFA) H. Adopted Resolution No. 6088 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE CONTAINING REVISED DESIGNATED POSITIONS, DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NUMBER 5802 "; adopted Resolution No. PFA 10 -03 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY NOTIFYING THE CITY COUNCIL THAT NO REVISIONS ARE REQUIRED TO THE AGENCY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE "; and adopted Resolution No. 10 -03 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY NOTIFYING THE CITY COUNCIL THAT NO REVISIONS ARE REQUIRED TO THE AGENCY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE ". (Joint Item - SBPFA & RDA) Removed for separate consideration. (Shanks) *I. Seal Beach Boards, Commissions, and Committees - Accept the resignation of David Rosenman as a member of the CTAB; appoint Paul Christianson, District 4 representative on the CTAB; and establish a Re- Districting AdHoc Committee. J. Removed for separate consideration. (Shanks) J. Proposed Formation of the Association of California Cities — Orange County - Staff's recommendation is that the City continue to support the League of California Cities and the Orange County Division, as they are both currently constituted. Receive and file. K. Adopted Ordinance No. 1602 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITS WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(C) ". The City Attorney read the title for the record. Page-5 City Council 12/13/10 L. Adopted Resolution No. 6089 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH REVISING RESOLUTION 5898, REGARDING POLICE PARKING VIOLATION FEES" (recent passing of the 2010 California Budget Act, a new surcharge has been added for parking citations issued on or after December 7, 2010 - amended Government Code §76000.3). M. Adopted Resolution No. 6090 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR EISENHOWER PARK RESTROOMS REMODEL PROJECT NO. PR0901 ". (Unique Performance Construction in the amount of $60,600) N. Adopted Resolution No. 6091 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE FIRE STATION CANOPY BG0803 AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LEISURE WORLD FOR PAVEMENT RESTORATION ". (Atom Inc. in the amount of $65,359; authorize additional work in an amount not -to exceed $6,535 (10% contingency), if required; and authorize payment to Leisure World in the amount of $55,950 for pavement restoration) (Budget Amendment No. 11- 01 -01) O. Adopted Resolution No. 6092 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND LAMPSON AVENUE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS ". (No. 1813 and No. 1814) P. Adopted Resolution No. 6095 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR 2010 ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM PROJECT N0. ST1007 ". (release retention funds to Golden State Constructors, Inc.) Q. Removed for separate consideration. (Shanks) *Q. 2011 Annual Concrete Repair Program ST1107 - Approve plans and specifications for Project No. ST1107 and authorize the solicitation for bids. R. Approved the plans and specifications for the Energy Efficiency Upgrades for City Facilities Project and authorized the solicitation for bids. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) S. Authorized to begin recruitment for the position of Equipment Services Supervisor. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "E" / RESOLUTION NO. 6086 / BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 11 -06 -01 (Shanks) Councilman Shanks pulled the item to delete the line item regarding the senior bus transportation and bring back to council on January 10th with options and recommendations for the implementation of delivering residents to medical appointments. Councilman Miller stated that this service is needed throughout the City and for more than medical outside city limits and consider changing the age limit - Mayor Pro tem Levitt indicated that the service should include shopping only within the City limits. Levitt moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6086 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 11 -06 -01 REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 BUDGET" deleting the budget appropriation of $89,000 for increase to the Western Transit contract for senior busing. 1 1 Page 6 - City Council 12/13/10 AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Note: The City Attorney reported that in the Western Transit contract there is a 30 day cancellation provision and recommend that the Council give 30 days notice of termination starting December 14, 2010 and check with Western Transit to see if they will suspend the contract immediately. Mayor Levitt requested the City look into the use of yellow cab service in the interim. JOINT ITEM "G" / RESOLUTION NO. 6087 AND RESOLUTION NO. PFA 10 -02 / SEAL BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY / 2011 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES "A" (Miller) The City Manager reported this item is returned to Council because the interest rates are changing and the direction given earlier by Council was to enter into the agreement if the saving was $250,000 - currently the net present value saving would be $233,000. The Director of Administrative Services reiterated what the City Manager stated and would need direction from the Council with a minimum amount of savings the Council would agree to - Mike Cavanaugh and Todd Smith of Southwest Securities Group were present to answer any questions. Councilman Miller received answers to his questions: on the $233,000 the net interest cost of 4.56% and the discount rate is 4.77 %; discount rate is based on by definition an all inclusive cost which accounts for interest rate plus cost of issuance discounted back at a semi - annual rate; upfront cost is $104,000; attachment "G" - payback schedule - pricing schedule (when you price bonds generally there are serial maturities and term bonds) debit service schedule there is level, principal, and interest payment; exhibit "B" under attachment "G" is the current outstanding debit - bonds are sold known as term bonds; need to state the discount rate in the resolution to determine the savings; can make a savings of $17,000 per year; can state a minimum annual savings - minimum total savings - minimum present value savings - whatever the Council is comfortable with. Shanks moved, second by Miller, to adopt Resolution No. 6087 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN FINANCING DOCUMENTS AND DIRECTING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH REFINANCING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY'S WASTEWATER SYSTEM" - change the amount in Section 3 from $250,000 to $220,000 net present value (discount rate no less than 4 %) - City Attorney indicated that staff will make any appropriate changes needed with the change in the amount. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Shanks moved, second by Levitt, to adopt Resolution No. PFA 10 -02 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE SALE, ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY OF WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS AND APPROVING AS TO FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO" - change the amount in Section 4 from $250,000 to $220,000 net present value (discount rate no less than 4 %) - City Attorney indicated that staff will make any appropriate changes needed with the change in the amount. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried With no objections the Mayor called for a recess at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Page-7 City Council 12/13/10 ITEM "I" / SEAL BEACH BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES (Shanks) Councilman Shanks pulled this item to have a separate vote on the CTAB and Re- districting AdHoc Committee. Shanks moved, second by Antos, to accept the resignation of David Rosenman and ratify the appointment of Paul Christianson, District 4 on the City Tree Advisory Board. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Councilman Shanks commented on the Re- districting AdHoc Committee and suggested to continue this item. Councilman Miller indicated that to comply with the City Charter the Council needs to establish a committee by December and appoint the members when the census data is available. Shanks moved, second by Miller, to establish the Re- district AdHoc Committee and appoint the members when the census data is available. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "J" / ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - ORANGE COUNTY (AOCC -OC) (Shanks) Councilman Shanks pulled this item and indicated they need more information. Shanks moved, second by Miller to continue to January 10th council meeting in order for executive director to be present and provide additional information. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "Q" / 2011 ANNUAL CONCRETE REPAIR PROGRAM / PROJECT NO. ST1107 (Shanks) Councilman Shanks pulled this item to confirm the list of streets in Bridgeport will be included. The Director of Public Works confirmed that the streets will be included. Shanks moved, second by Antos, to approve the plans and specifications for Project No. ST1107 and authorize the solicitation for bids. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were items at this time. UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS ITEM "T" / ORDINANCE NO. 16 01 / SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE / TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND BUILDING REGULATIONS / SECTION 9.65 RECYCLI AND DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE The Director of Development Services noted that those existing permits will benefit from the extension period (from 30 days to 180 days). Antos moved, second by Sloan, to adopt Ordinance No. 1601 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PROPERTY, PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) CHAPTER 9.65 (RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE) TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE TO REQUEST A FEE REFUND" - the City Attorney read the title for the record. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Page 8 - City Council 12/13/10 NEW BUSINESS ITEM "U" / RESOLUTION NO. 6093 / DECLARE RESULTS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010 SEAL BEACH GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION The City Clerk indicated that the break down of the votes will be given to the Council in their Friday packets. Antos moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6093 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW" - certifying the Orange County canvassed returns of the election results and declare and determine the winners for Council District 1, Council District 3, and Council District 5. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried ITEM "V" / ORDINANCE NO. 1603 / CALLING FOR RUN -OFF ELECTION / RESOLUTION NO. 6094 / REQUESTING SERVICES OF ORANGE COUNTY - ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT Antos moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Ordinance No. 1603 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A MUNICIPAL RUN -OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 FOR THE ELECTION OF ONE OFFICER AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER" - the City Attorney read the title for the record; adopt Resolution No. 6094 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A MUNICIPAL RUN -OFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 "; and cancel the January 24, 2011 City Council meeting - the run -off election will be conducted in the Council Chambers. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried OATH OF OFFICE / ELECTED OFFICIALS The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Gordon A. Shanks - District 3 and Michael P. Levitt - District 5. ITEM "W" / RE- ORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Sloan nominated Mike Levitt as the 2011 Mayor - there were no other nominations. Councilman Shanks commented that he did not feel that this should not be done until after the run -off. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried Mayor Sloan thanked the people of Seal Beach for giving him the opportunity to be the Mayor in 2010 and it had been a real honor. 2011 Mayor Levitt thanked the Council Members for their trust and confidence in selecting him as Mayor and thanked David Sloan for his tenure as 2010 Mayor - projects that he would like to accomplish: settlement over the DWP property, passing the barking dog ordinance, work closely with the Golden Rain administration and the folks in Leisure World, help Seal Beach merchants to increase revenue, help select new city manager, and continue to get a new market for Leisure World. Good -bye to David Carmany who has been a great City Manager. Sloan nominated Gary Miller as the 2011 Mayor Pro Tem - there were no other nominations. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Sloan NOES: Shank Motion carried Page-9 City Council 12/13/10 RDA Chair Shanks called for nominations: Miller nominated David Sloan as the 2011 Redevelopment Agency Chair - there were no other nominations. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Sloan NOES: Shank Motion carried Miller nominated Gordon Shanks as the 2011 Redevelopment Agency Vice -Chair - there were no other nominations. AYES: Antos, Levitt, Miller, Sloan NOES: Shank Motion carried Mayor Levitt adjourned the Seal Beach Public Financing Authority and Redevelopment Agency at 9:34 p.m. The City Council recessed to a workshop to consider the following: City Manager Resignation - City Manager David Carmany has submitted his resignation, effective 30 days from the date of his resignation letter. The City Council has a number of options to consider regarding the City Manager position. City Council recessed to the workshop - City Attorney gave a brief staff report - stating the 6 options the council may consider: • Appoint a person with City Manager experience as Interim City Manager • Appoint a current City employee as Acting City Manager • Hire a recruiting firm to assist in the process of locating a new City Manager • Appoint two Council Members to serve on an ad -hoc subcommittee • Defer action until January • Take any of the above options, either singly or in combination Mayor Levitt opened for comments: Speaker: Robert Goldberg, Clipper Way, provided a handout listing 4 issues he feels are important when looking for a new city manager. City Council went into closed session at 9:47 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet to discuss the item identified on the closed session agenda: public employment, Government Code §54957 - TITLE: City Manager. Council reconvened at 10:26 to open session - the City Attorney announced that the City Council with a vote of 3 -2 (Levitt and Shanks voted no) to select Patrick P. Importuna (retired city manager) as acting City Manager and will consider recruitment service firms at their January 10th meeting. The City Attorney stated he will contact 4 to 6 recruitment service firms and ask them to provide a proposal for the January 10, 2011 City Council meeting and will prepare an agreement with Patrick P. Importuna as acting City Manager. ADJOURNMENT With no objections the Mayor adjourned the City Council at 10:28 p.m. to Monday, January 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary and interview recruitment firms. (By action taken by the City Council on January 11, 2010 the regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 27, 2010 was cancelled.) Page 10 - City Council 12/13/10 City Hall will be closed Friday, December 24, 2010 thru Friday, December 31, 2010 – the offices will reopen for public business on Monday, January 3, 2011 with regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (In case of emergency, please call the Seal Beach Police Department (562) 799- 4100 or dial 911) Out of clutter, find Simplicity. From discord, find Harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity. — Albert Einstein ity Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Mayor Attest: City Clerk r; G