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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2013-03-11 Seal Beach California March 11 , 2013 Mayor Miller called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Miller Council Members: Deaton, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan City Staff: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney Linda Devine, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet to discuss the items identified on the closed session agenda: Item "A" — Conference with Labor Negotiator (PMA-POA) — GC §54957.6; and Item "B" — Public Employee Performance Evaluation — GC §54957 — City Manager and City Attorney. The City Attorney reported at the regular meeting that the City Council met in closed session, discussed the items on the closed session agenda, gave direction regarding item "8'; and no other reportable action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Mayor, with consent of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. City Clerk ` City of Seal Beach � ► Approved: A 'I. Mayor / Attest: 11.I/./... _.Ji.a City Cler Page 2 - City Council 03/11/13 Seal Beach California March 11, 2013 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Miller calling the meeting to order in the City Council Chambers and Councilman Shanks led the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Miller; Council Members: Deaton, Levitt, Shanks, Sloan City Staff: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Chief Joe Stilinovich, Seal Beach Police Department Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Jim Basham, Director of Community Development Patrick Gallegos, Administrative Manager Linda Devine, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Mayor Miller pulled item "F" from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Sloan moved, second by Shanks, to approve the agenda as amended. AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS • Los Angeles Area Organized Retail Crime Association (LAAORCA) Law Enforcement Officer of the Year- Corporal Dave Barr ✓ WAVE Awards — Seal Beach Cable Foundation - SBTV3 Robin Fort-Lincke, PEG Station Manager x`c Orange County Sanitation District— Jim Herberg, Assistant General Manager (Wastewater Sewer System) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Miller opened oral communications. Speakers: Pat Ross, Pansy Circle, continued to inform the Council on the issue of smart meters and her concerns about Wi-Fi in schools; Shirley Broussard, SWARM Groups & Associates, Inc. (501C-3 faith based public charity corporation), provided a recap on her opinion of the lack of services to the homeless since 2009; Joyce Parque, 6th Street, continued her concerns regarding the pension for employees of the City; Esther Cummings, St. Andrews Drive, requested that the Council place on their agenda the issue of the re-zoning of Accurate Storage; Bob Scott, Hazelnut Avenue, requested that Verizon FiOS be accessible in College Park East (Mayor Miller asked the City Manager to check into the issue); Jim Caviola, Ocean Avenue, commented it was brought to his attention the re-zoning on Seal Beach Blvd.; Nancey Kredell, Seal Way, asked to have trees trimmed in her area; Laura Ellsworth, Coastline Drive, asked to have the tree trimmed at her neighbors at 1000 Coastline; and Judith D'Epifanio, 1st Street, stated she fell on Main Street due to poor lighting. There being no other speakers, Mayor Miller declared oral communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Quinn M. Barrow, Esq., City Attorney The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in closed session to discuss the items on the closed session agenda, gave direction regarding item "B", and no other reportable action was taken. Page - 3 City Council 03/11/13 CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager The City Manager reported that she represented the City on a panel of judges for the 2013 Miss Seal Beach pageant and asked the Police Chief to highlight the police work from last week — Chief Stilinovich reported that copper wire theft has increased in the nation and cell towers are being targeted - Officer Al Cabrera, being aware of this trend, was patrolling the area in College Park East where a cell tower is located and because he knew this area was able to prevent the theft and captured one of the vandals. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Deaton reminded everyone about the Health Fair at the pier on March 16th and a community meeting on Thursday, March 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Miller announced a community meeting at the tennis center on Thursday, March 14th at 7:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Shanks moved, second by Sloan, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar as presented except for item "F" pulled for separate consideration. The City Attorney stated that Councilman Levitt would like the record to reflect that he abstained on item "C". AYES: Deaton, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan NOES: None Motion carried *A. Approved the Minutes of the Adjourned and Regular City Council meeting of February 25, 2013 and the Adjourned City Council Goal Setting Session on February 28, 2013. *B. Ratified the Demands on City Treasury. Warrants: 97178-97319 $817,509.41 Year-to-Date: $21,046,963.99 Payroll: Direct Deposits & Checks $342,801.87 Year-to-Date: $5,298,696.51 Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year-end accruals. *C. Adopted Resolution No. 6357 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DECISION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 12-15 FOR A SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL AT 546 OCEAN AVENUE, SEAL BEACH". (Levitt abstained) *D. Rejected all bids for the Lampson Avenue Well Back-up Power Project No. WT1102 and authorized staff to re-advertise the project for future bidding. *E. Adopted Resolution No. 6358 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR LAMPSON AVENUE MEDIAN PROJECT NO. ST1108"; approving the plans and specifications; award the contract to Diversified Landscape Management, Inc. in the amount of $298,704.05; authorizing the City Manager to approve changes not to exceed $20,000; and authorizing $7,000 for inspection and materials testing. 111 *F. Pulled for separate consideration. (Miller) *F. Main Street Lighting Project No. ST1203 — Adopt Resolution No. 6359 approving the plans and specifications; awarding the contract to Flatiron Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $454,983; authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes not to exceed $46,000; and authorizing $68,000 for inspection and materials testing. *G. Adopted Resolution No. 6360 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING A MAIN STREET PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES CONTRACT TO AAA PROPERTY SERVICES" (in the amount of$61,665). Page 4 - City Council 03/11/13 With no objections, Mayor Miller called for a recess at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:12 p.m. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM "F" / RESOLUTION NO. 6359 / MAIN STREET LIGHTING PROJECT NO. ST1203 (Miller) The Assistant City Manager/Director of Public Works provided the history and project status; the analysis showed the current lights are inconsistent and needs improvement for safety and provide a warmer atmosphere; indicated the bid came in below the projected costs; and the City will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the lights - an on-going cost of $800 per month. Mayor Miller stated this would be the time for anyone present to speak on this item — there were 19 speakers who stated they were in favor of the project and there were no speakers in opposition. After Council comments; Deaton moved, second by Shanks, to adopt Resolution No. 6359 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL AWARDING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR MAIN STREET LIGHTING PROJECT NO. ST1203"; approving the plans and specifications; awarding the contract to Flatiron Electric Group, Inc. in the amount of $454,983; authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes not to exceed $46,000; and authorizing $68,000 for inspection and materials testing. PUBLIC HEARING No items at this time. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS No items at this time. NEW BUSINESS No items at this time. ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Mayor Miller adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:56 p.m. to Monday, March 25, 2013 at 5:30 p.m, to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Oil iA.. a_ .PAL di ity Jerk City of Seal Beach ( I LY Approved: . �,C//.(9/ �-/ Mayor Attest: ` vat l�1iY� I City lerk