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DATE: March 10, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Linda Devine, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Approve the minutes for the adjourned and regular City Council meeting of
February 24, 2014.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This section does not apply to this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
There is no environmental impact related to this item.
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
No legal analysis is required for this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the minutes for the adjourned and regular City Council meeting of
February 24, 2014.
SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:
Lin 4na Devine,' dl-y Clerk gil R. Ingram, City Wnager
Agenda Item — A
Seal Beach California
February 24.2U14
Mayor Deaton called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to
order ad5:3Op.m. |n the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Doaton;Council Members: Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
City Staff: Quinn M. Barrow, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Linda Devine,City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were nospeakers.
Councilman Miller stated his concerns that closed session items are appearing in
the press.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet hodiscuss the
items identified on the closed session agenda: Item "4^—Conference with Labor
NoQotinUors — GC §54057.6 (Police Management Association & Police Officers
Association)
The City Attorney reported that the City Council gave direction to the labor
negotiators and no other reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
|t was the order of the Mayor,with consent cf the Council to adjourn the meeting
at 6:08 p.m.
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mayor
City Clerk
Seal Beach California
February 24.2014
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Deabm calling
the meeting \n order in the City Council Chambers and Councilman Shanks led
the Salute tothe Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: @aynrOaotun; Council Members: Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
City Staff: Quinn Ni. Barn)w, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram,City Manager
Captain Tim Olson, Seal Beach Police Department
Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard
Sean P. Crumby` Director of Public Works
Victoria LBaodey. Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Jim Baohom. Director cf Community Development
Patrick Gallegos,Administrative Manager
Linda Devine, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
&ORDINANCES
The City Manager stated that the resolution was omitted from the staff report for
the Successor Agency item 3. (copies were placed on the dais and available ot
the city clerk's desk)
With no objections, Mayor Deaton so ordered the approval of the agenda as
presented.
There were no presentations orrecognitions.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
W1ayorDeatun opened oral communications. Speakers: Craig Dur#y, Gorden
Grove,was present to encourage the City Council to support the efforts for state
legislation regarding distracted drivers and bicycles and pedestrian safety; Patty
Campbell, Ironwood /4vanue, reiterated her opinions on amending the Charter to
extend the term limits for city council; JeneUe Gudgmn, So. California Edison
(SCE),. namindad the public that there will be a planned power outage on March
1 at1O:OOp.m. tnMam w h � at78:O0a.m.for part of the areas in Old Town, Hill,
and Leisure World(notices were mailed to all those residents that will be affected
and information is posted on the City's website)—the City Council requested that
SCE grant permission 10 extend the Edison gardens in College Park West;
Andrew K8anning, o representative for the Ancient Order of Hibemiana in
America, requested the City Council support the efforts for a united Ireland; Judy
Dipiazza. Electric Avenue, expressed her opposition to tram on the City's pier;
Brian Kyle, owner of O'Malley's on Main Street, stated his support for the Ancient
Order ofHibernimnm in America; Bruce Bennett, 4mStreet, spoke regarding the
budget review item and asked for clarification (the Director of Finance responded
during the presentation of this item); and Joyce Panqum. 6 th Street, stated her
concerns about the speed limit on the bicycle trail — opposed to extending 0enn
limits — potential law suits from pavers on Main Sheet—where the City invests
the public's money. There being no other speakers, Mayor Deahzn declared oral
communications closed.
Quinn CITY ATTORNEY REPORT M. Barrow, Esq., City Attorney
The City Attorney explained that by state law(Brown Act) the City Council cannot
act on requests or questions from the public on issues not onthe agenda.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill Fi Ingram, City Manager
No report at this time.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Miller stated his position on extending term limits for the public since
the study session was not televised; and Mayor Ooakmn asked that policy be
placed ona future agenda regarding guidelines and procedure cf public requests
fora pnoc|amaUon, remo|utiun, recognition, and/or support from the City Council
that are outside of the City's issues.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no items at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Levitt moved, second by Shanks, to approve the recommended actions on the
consent calendar aspresented. The City Attorney read the title of Ordinance No.
1637(item D)for the record.
AYES: Deahon. Levitt, yNi||e,. Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
°A. Approved the Minutes nf the Adjourned and Regular City Council meeting
of February 1O.ZO14.
°B. Ratified the Demands on City Treasury.
Warrants: 101945-102164 $723'979.38 Year-to-Date: $21.488.570.70
Payroll: Direct Deposits uChecks $471.69771 Year-to-Date: 8 7'012.263.91
Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditumdu°*nm,enuovpuaa.
°C Received and filed the Monthly Investment Report: January 2014.
^0. Adopted Ordinance No. 1837 entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH REPEALING ORDINANCE 1815 AND DELETING
CHAPTER 7.7OOF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
SAFETY ZONES".
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed.
PUBLIC HEARING
ITEM "E" if ORDINANCE NO. 1638 / MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 14-1
TITLE 11 —ZONING CODE/SMOKE SHOPS
Mayor [}eahzn stated this was the time for consideration of item ^E^ public
hearing. The Director of Community Development provided the staff report
indicating proposed ordinance would amend the Zoning Ordinance to make it
consistent with the recent changes to Title 5 of the Code regarding smoke shops
(Ordinance No. 1636). Specifically, the ordinance would amend the table of
permitted land uses to specify that smoke shops would be allowed in the Service
Commercial (SC) and General Commercial (GC) zones upon approval of o
conditional use permit. The ordinance would also insert the same definition of
"smoke shop" in the Zoning Code that was recently added to Tide 5. On
February 5. 2014, the Planning Commission conducted m public hearing and
reviewed the proposed ordinance and adopted the resolution recommending that
City Council adopt the ordinance.
MeyorOaahon opened the public hearing for public comments. There being no
mpmakers, yNoyorUeohzn closed the public hearing. There were no questions or
comments from the City Council.
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Levitt moved, second by Shanks, ho introduce Ordinance No. 1638 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY DF SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (MCA 14-1)
AMENDING TITLE 11 (ZONING CODE) REGARDING SMOKE SHOPS" -
adding Smoke Shops an a Conditional Use PonnK (CUP) in the Commercial
Zoning Classification and add the definition of Smoke Shops.
AYES: Deahxn, Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
The City Attorney announced that the second reading and adoption ofOrdinance
No. 1038 will beon the consent calendar for the next City Council meeting.
ITEM "F" / FATS, OILS, & GREASE PROGRAM UPDATE I ORDINANCE NO.
1639 — AMEND CHAPTER 9.25 / RESOLUTION NO., 6439 — AGREEMENT
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES
RESOLUTION NO.6440—CHANGES TO FEE SCHEDULE
Mayor Oaotnn stated this was the time for consideration of item ^F" public
hearing. The Director of Public Works gave the background for this item and
stated that the City Council is asked to take action on the proposed municipal
code amendment, approving a service contract, and approve the changes to the
fee schedule. Mayor Qea0on opened the public hearing for public comments.
There being nospeakers, yNaynrDao8zn closed the public hearing. The City
Council received dodhoaUon on the waiver for those businesses that are unable
to comply with the negu|a8onn, the fee changes for inapeoUono, and about those
businesses that sale their used oil.
Levitt moved, second by Shanks, to introduce Ordinance No. 1639 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING PROVISIONS OF
CHAPTER 9.25 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FATS,
O|L8, AND GREASE K8ANAGEMENT, NSC}HARGE, AND CONTROL" (FUG
regulations regarding grease inb*roeptoro). The City Attorney announced that the
second reading and adoption of Ordinance Nn. 1638 will be on the consent
calendar for the next City Council memting.;
AYES: Deaton. Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
Sloan movod, second by Deetnn, to adopt Resolution No. 6439 entitled "4
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SERVICES (EC|S) FOR FATS. OILS & GREASE
INSPECTION SERVICES"(in the amount of$16.G30); and
AYES: Deatnn. Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
Sloan moved, second by Shenke, to adopt Resolution No. 6440 anUUad "A
RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING NEW AND
AMENDED FEES RELATED TO THE CITY'S FATS, O|LS, AND GREASE
REGULATIONS AND INSPECTION PROGRAM".
AYES: Deaton. Levitt, Miller, Shanks, Sloan
NOES: None Motion carried
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
No items at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM "G"/MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW /FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014
The Director of Finance provided a presentation that included: review of the
ganane| fund; the top 5 sources of revenue; property tax summary; utility unana
tax; na|aa box summary; property tax in lieu of vehicle license hams; — yNoyur
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Deaton called for a recess at 8:34 p.m.and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
— the Director continued the presentation reviewing: transient occupancy tax;
business license; general fund expense; budget modifications; non general fund
summary; employee pension; and OPE8 (Other Post Employment Benefits).
The Director summarized that the City ofSeal Beach is in great shape; fiooa||y
sound, financially rasponaib|o, and well-funded naaemos. With no objections,
Mayor DnaUonoo ordered the report be received and filed.
ITEM "H"I WATER SYSTEM UPDATE
The Director of Public Works reported: the City Qatm their water from the
underground aquifer (Orange County Water District) from 4 |000| waUm and
imported water from the(Municipal Water District of Orange County)State Water
Project — Colorado River Aqueduct, and Owens Valley Aqueduct; Statewide
drought and the Governor's actions; and reviewed previous City Council actions
for water conservation (Ordinance No. 1580). The Director clarified that the Qb/
has not implemented any of the phmoma at this Umo, but have started 0o reduce
the watering uf the green areas in the City. With no objections, Mayor Deotonno
ordered the report ba received and filed.
YNayorDaabon requested that an item be placed on a future agenda regarding
city attorney uorv|oeo, to include on analysis of the city attorney services for the
Qh/, and if the services should be contracted or be provided in-house.
Councilman K4i||ar opposed bringing the oamioaa in-house stating that the
contracted services allow a pool of attorneys with expertise in any given area.
ADJOURNMENT
With no objections, Mayor D*atnn adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to
W1onday. K4avoh 10. 2014 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in domed oession, if deemed
necessary.
The City Council met en the Successor Agency.
City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mayor
Attested:
City Clerk
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