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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2015-04-13 Seal Beach, California April 13, 2015 Mayor Deaton called the special meeting of the Seal Beach City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. 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 Sean P. Crumby; Director:of,Public Works Jim Basham, Director of Community Development 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 item identified on the closed session agenda: A. 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). ADJOURNMENT It was the order of the Mayor, with consent of the Council, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. T- City Clerk City of Sea[ Beach Approved: Wayor Attest: 7- City Clerk Seal Beach, California April 13, 2015 The City Council met in regular session at 7:07 p.m. in the City Council Chambers with Mayor Deaton calling the meeting to order and Council Member Massa-Lavift 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 Lieutenant Chris Pierce, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Sean P. Crurriby, 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 Items E and F be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration and that Item F be considered prior to Item E. Sloan moved, second by Miller, to approve the agenda, as amended. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS Recognition of Centennial Logo Contest Winner Christie Smith ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Deaton opened oral communications. Speakers: Carla Watson spoke about Centennial-related items; two individuals spoke about an upcoming 5K110K walk/run; an individual from Leisure World expressed appreciation for a variety of items; Seth Eaker offered support of two agenda items; five residents spoke about the College Park East sound wall; Nancy Kredell displayed Centennial merchandise; Patty Campbell offered support of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust; Kim Kolpin, Executive Director of the Balsa Chica Land Trust, expressed appreciation for the City Council's consideration of support of the Trust's ongoing efforts; and Robert Goldberg spoke in support of the City Council reviewing Request for Proposals prior to release. There being no other speakers; Mayor Deaton declared oral communications closed. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Steven L. Flower, City Attorney The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session prior to the regular meeting and discussed the item identified on the agenda, gave direction to the City Manager and City Attorney on the item, and no other action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager The City Manager expressed appreciation for all water conservation efforts made to this point. Director of Public Works Sean Crumby reported that the City has the fourth lowest water usage percentage of any agency in the state and has been afforded the lowest required water reduction percentage, 10%. Page 2 -City Council 04/13/15 COUNCIL COMMENTS Miller made comments regarding the 1-405 Improvement Project Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Study and the sound wall related to the project. Massa-Lavitt indicated that the sound wall is an important issue. She also expressed appreciation to the Golden Rain Foundation Board of Directors and the cooperation between the Board and City. Sloan indicated that he is pleased that the City and Leisure World are working together. Mayor Deaton was excited about agenda Item G and expressed appreciation to staff for water conservation efforts made to date, COUNCIL ITEMS ITEM A / REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL Director of Public Works Crumby provided the staff report for this item. It was determined that a mid-year Capital Improvement Program update would be incorporated with the mid-year budget review. A discussion was held about RFP's being made available for review and a list being created that will be provided periodically to the City Council prior to RFP's being sent to qualified vendors. Massa-Lavift moved, second by Sloan, that a list of RFP's be periodically provided to the City Council. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Massa-Lavift moved, second by Miller, to approve recommended actions on the consent calendar, as amended and with the separate vote indicated for Item J. AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Miller, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None Motion carried B. Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 23, 2015 -Approve by minute order. C. Demands on City Treasury- Ratification. Warrants: 107534-107853 $2,186,249.58 Year-to-Date: $24,176,747.66 Payroll: Direct Deposits&Checks $ 963,038.05.80 Year-to-Date: $10,092,717.58 Year-to-date are actual cash disbursements and do not reflect actual expenditures due to year-end accruals. D. Recognition of the Bolsa Chica Land Trust for 22 Years of Devoted Volunteer Services and Ongoing Mission to Preserve and Restore the Bolsa Chica Wetlands - Receive and file and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter recognizing the Bolsa Chica Land Trust. E. Removed for separate consideration. (Miller) E. Parking Program Implementation -Scope Phase 11 -Adopt Resolution No. 6547 approving a Professional Services Agreement with J R Parking Consultants, LLC in an amount not to exceed $125,000 and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the agreement. F. Removed for separate consideration. (Miller) F. Beach Lot Parking Management - Adopt Resolution No. 6548 approving a Professional Services Agreement with ABM Parking Services in an amount not to exceed $162,000 and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the agreement. G. Property Acquisition of Seal Beach RR (Rail Road) Right-of-Way - Adopt Resolution No. 6549 accepting property at 15th and Electric Avenue. H. Project Update for Beverly Manor Reservoir Emergency Roof Repairs - Adopt Resolution No. 6550 approving Budget Amendment 15-10-01 to allocate $159,431 to repair facilities at Beverly Manor Reservoir and Page 3 - City Council 04/13/15 recognize revenue in the amount of $203,000 to fund the repairs and approving plans and specifications for roof repairs. I. Legislative Advocacy: Opposition to S13 355 and AB 1217 — Oppose S13 355 dealing with the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Board and AB 1217 dealing with the Orange County Fire Authority Board; authorizing the City's representative to the OCFA Board of Directors to communicate opposition to AB 1217 to that Board; and authorizing the Mayor to communicate the positions on both bills as appropriate. J. City Clerk Appointment— Introduce Ordinance No. 1645, which would vest the power to appoint the City Clerk in the City Manager. AYES: Deaton*, Sloan, Massa-Lavitt NOES: Miller, Varipapa Motion carded ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F/ BEACH LOT PARKING MANAGEMENT/(Miller) The Director of Finance provided the staff report on this item and introduced the consultants in attendance for this item and Item E to answer any questions the Council may have. Miller moved, second by Sloan, to adopt Resolution No. 6548 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ABM PARKING SERVICES". AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: Miller Motion carried ITEM E / PARKING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION — SCOPE PHASE 11 (Miller) The Director of Finance provided the staff report on this item and introduced the consultants in attendance for this item and Item F to answer any questions the Council may have. A review of key accomplishments of Phase I was provided to the Council and staff committed to providing an update on the progress of the parking program to the City Council every four to six months. Miller moved, second by Sloan, to adopt Resolution No. 6547 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH J R PARKING CONSULTANTS, LLC". AYES: Deaton, Sloan, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: Miller Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING No items at this time. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS No items at this time. NEW BUSINESS No items at this time. Page 4— City Council 04/13/15 ADJOURNMENT With no objections, Mayor Deaton adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to Monday, April 27, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Mayor Attested: 61'vLo,--) i&r 0� City Clerk