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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2015-02-23 Seal Beach, California February 23, 2015 Mayor Deaton called the adjourned meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 6:05 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Deaton I Council Members: Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa City Staff: Steven L Flower, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Sean P. Crumby, Director of Public Works Tina Knapp, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were no speakers. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney announced that the City Council would meet to discuss the items identified on the closed session agenda: A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Government Code §54956.8 Property: Seal Beach Parcels F-1 & F-3; GSA Control No: 9-N-CA-1508-AH & 9-N-CA-1508-AJ (Corner of 15th Street& Electric Avenue) City Negotiators: City Manager; City Attorney Negotiating Parties: General Services Administration Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the Seal Beach City Council on the advice of its legal counsel, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City(1 case). The City Attorney reported that the City Council discussed the items identified on the agenda, gave direction to the City Manager and City Attorney on Item A, gave direction to the City Attorney on Item B,.and no other action was taken. ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Mayor, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m. City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: ayor Attest: City Clerk Seal Beach, California February 23, 2015 The City Council met in regular session- at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers with Mayor Deaton calling the meeting to order and Girl- Scout Troop 828 leading the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor. Deaton 'Council Members: Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa 'City Staff: Steven L. Flower, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager .Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Chief Joe Stilinovich, Seal Beach Police Department Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Saf6ty/Lifeguard Sean P. Crumby, Director of Public Works Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Jim Basham, Director of Community Development/Community Services Tina Knapp, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES Council Member Miller requested that Item E be removed From the consent calendar for separate consideration, City Manager Ingram-indicated that the letter referenced in Item D is on the dais, and Council Member Varipapa requested that Item D be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Sloan, to approve the agenda, as amended. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavift, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Orange County Human Relations Annual Report—presentation Recognition of Outgoing Appointees to Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees Recognition of Seal Beach Girl Scout House ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Deaton opened oral communications. Speakers: Representatives of the Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) thanked Chief Stilinovich for his participation in the King & Queen of-Hearts fundraiser and the City's support of the LAEF efforts. Joyce Parque spoke regarding the 2014 election ballot measures. There being no other speakers; Mayor Deaton declared oral communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Steven L. Flower, City Attorney No report at this time. CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager The City Manager announced events in the coming weekend. *Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos reported Centennial information and indicated that a list of Centennial events is available on the Centennial website. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Varipapa thanked staff. for recent improvements made at McGaugh Elementary School (curbs and markers). Mayor Pro Tern Sloan commented on the importance of smoke alarms. Council Member Massa-Lavitt Page 2- City Council 02123115 reported that she and Mayor Pro Tern Sloan will be hosting a town hall meeting at Leisure World on Monday, March 2 Ild. Council Member Miller thanked the outgoing appointees to Council Boards, Commissions, and Committees. Mayor Deaton commented on the LAEF King & Queen of Hearts gala. COUNCIL ITEMS No items at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR Sloan moved, second by Miller, to approve -the recommended actions on the consent calendar, as amended. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried A. - Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of February 9, 2015 Approve by minute order. B. Demands on City Treasury- Ratification. Warrants: 107012-107104 $ 440,393.05 Year-to-Date: $20,080,476.86 Payroll: Direct Deposits&Checks $ 502,120.13 Year-to-Date: $ 8,141,464.46 Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year-end accruals. C. Monthly Investment Report- January 2015 - Receive and file. D. Removed for separate consideration. (Varipapa) D. 1-405 Improvements Project Update-Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter for the 1-405 Improvements Project. E. Removed for separate consideration. (Miller) E. Professional Services Agreement with NBS for the 2015 Water & Sewer Rate Study-Adopt Resolution No. 6537 approving a professional services agreement for the 2015 Water and Sewer Rate Study with NBS for$67,925. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM D / 1-405 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UPDATE/ (Varipapa) The Director of Public Works provided the staff report on this item, which included a background on activity-to-date. Council Member Varipapa stated that he is an employee of the State of California and will be abstaining from this item. Council Member Miller expressed an interest in the letter addressing the ideas of two plus free and continued access, if not increased access. Mayor Deaton agreed that she would like these items added as well. Miller moved, second by Massa-Lavitt, to investigate if the ideas of two plus free and continued access, if not increased access, were amenable additions to the corridor cities. If the corridor cities did not agree with the additions of these ideas, the motion authorized the Mayor to sign the letter as presented. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavift NOES: None ABSTAIN: Varipapa Motion carried ITEM E / RESOLUTION NO. 65371 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS FOR THE 2015 WATER & SEWER RATE STUDY / (Miller) Director of Public Works Sean Crumby provided the staff report on this item, which included a background on the City's water and sanitary sewer systems. Council Member Miller expressed concern regarding the allocations. It was determined that this process allows sufficient time to address all areas of concern before incorporation. Page 3 - City Council 02/23/15 Massa-Lavitt-moved, second by Sloan,, to adopt Resolution No. 6537 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH NBS FOR THE 2015 WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY". AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING No items at this time. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS No items at this time. RECESS NEW BUSINESS ITEM F /FISCAL YEAR 2015 NIID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW The Director of, Finance/City Treasurer provided a presentation that included: review of the general fund, top five sources of revenue, property tax summary, utility users tax, sales tax summary, property tax in lieu of vehicle license fees, transient occupancy tax, business license, general fund revenue and expense, budget-modifications, non general fund summary, employee pension, and OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits). The Director summarized that the City of Seal Beach is in great shape; fiscally sound, financially responsible, and with well-funded reserves. With no objections, Mayor Deaton so ordered the report be received and filed. ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Mayor Deaton adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. I City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Milyor Attested: City Clerk 1 J