LONG BEACH – After months of input and debate from the public, Community Development Director Gayle Borchard presented Long Beach city councilors Monday with an ordinance regarding Northern UGA annexation of an area extending to 101st Lane.

Having held a public hearing on Jan. 19 and received a petition signed by the owners of property totaling at least 60 percent of assessed value, the city council unanimously approved the ordinance with the stipulation that it would include the right-of-way on 101st Lane as well.

City goals for 2010-11 City Administrator Gene Miles brought forth the city’s goals for 2010 and 2011, which include: dog park development; an event center; a trail on the east side of town; bringing another hotel to Long Beach; maintaining funding for all city departments and programs; upgrades to Fish Alley; lift station engineering; maintaining existing infrastructure; developing and conducting an economic development program; and expanding commercial activity to west and east of Pacific Avenue, among others.

Major departmental goals were set for the water and wastewater, streets, storm water, parks, tourism and events, administration and finance, community development, and the police and fire departments. The city council unanimously approved the two-year goals. Copies of the complete lists will be available for public review at city hall.

Prevention consultant for schools

Long Beach Police Chief Flint Wright approached the council with a professional services agreement between the police department and Pacific County to create a grant-funded position of school and community based prevention consultant.

This position will be filled by Police Officer Casey Meling. The prevention consultant’s services will include: providing drug, alcohol and tobacco education to school administration, staff, parents and students; consultation on drug, alcohol and tobacco prevention strategies; assistance in changing alcohol, drug and tobacco policies and norms within the Ocean Beach School District; implementation and enforcement of said policies; and participation in WellSpring Community Network meetings.

The council authorized Mayor Bob Andrew to sign the agreement, which is effective Feb. 1 through Sept. 30.

Councilors also approved a one-time policy exception for Ursula Hobson’s proposed subdivision near 17th Street SW, and a $25,000 Fourth of July fireworks contract with Western Display Fireworks. According to Finance Director David Glasson, the city has set aside $2,000 to purchase plastic bags for the July 5 beach clean up.

In council reports, Steven Linhart stated that city crews have been reading water meters and so far have discovered four leaks. He reported that the road area at Oregon and South 5th streets has been repaved.

Water bid totals $3.96 million Miles reported that the lowest bid received for the water plant was approximately $3.96 million. He also discussed potential improvements for Fish Alley.

Glasson said the city is currently in the midst of the semi-annual hydrant flushing process, which helps them gauge water pressure for fire protection purposes. He also announced that a printer at city hall is broken, so the public should expect their water bills to show up later than usual.

During public comment, Kendall Biggs spoke about this summer’s domestic violence run to benefit Crisis Support Network and raise domestic violence awareness. He reported that his committee will be receiving free promotion help from PRR Firm in Seattle and discussed ideas for T-shirt designs. The event, which will be modeled after the Beach to Chowder run, is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, Aug. 7 in Long Beach.