HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem DAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 24, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
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That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session /Regular City
Council meeting held on April 10, 2017.
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 for this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session /Regular City
Council meeting held on April 10, 2017.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Clerk Robin L. Roberts, City
NOTED AND APPROVED:
Agenda Item D
Seal Beach, California
April 10, 2017
The City Council met in a closed session at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Massa -Lavitt
Council Members: Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Massa -Lavitt opened oral communications. Speakers: None. There being no
requests to speak, Mayor Massa -Lavitt closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — Existing Litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City Of Seal Beach V. State Of California Department Of Transportation;
Orange County Transportation Authority San Diego Superior Court Case
No. 37- 2016- 00014907 -C u- Tt -Ctl
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massa -Lavitt adjourned the Closed Session meeting.
Approved:
Attested:
Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Seal Beach, California
April 10, 2017
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Sustarsic led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Massa -Lavitt
Council Members: Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Acting Chief Joe Miller, Seal Beach Police Department
Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety /Lifeguard
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance /City Treasurer
Steve Myrter, Director of Public Works
Crystal Landavazo, Acting Community Development Director
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS &
ORDINANCES
Council Member Deaton asked that Item F and G be pulled from the consent calendar
for separate consideration.
PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS
National Public Safety Dispatcher Week
❖ DMV /Donate Life Month
❖ 100th Birthday of Virginia Haley
❖ McGaugh Elementary School Trash Free Lunch Challenge
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Massa -Lavitt opened oral communications. Speakers: Beth Pieburn spoke
regarding the weeds in the median and in opposition to the proposed LA Fitness project.
Laura Ellsworth spoke on behalf of the Lions Club regarding the upcoming Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, April 15th from 10am -12pm. Susan Taylor, Sherry Wakowski, Diane
Rush, Steve Havens, Dixie Freed, Stacey Butler -Tate, Debbie Stayah, Kevin Pierce,
Zoey Hageman, Craig Motters, and Steve Samuelson spoke in opposition of the
proposed LA Fitness project. Robert Goldberg spoke regarding Item G. Seth Eaker
spoke regarding Passover, organ donations and Item's A, F, and G. Joe Parker
representing Crown Castle spoke regarding Item G. Having no further requests to
speak, Mayor Massa - Lavitt closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Craig Steele indicated that Council met in closed session regarding one
item as indicated on the posted agenda noting Mayor Pro Tern recused himself due to a
conflict of interest with his employment. He stated that the City Council gave direction
to staff but otherwise took no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Jill R. Ingram had no items to report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Moore thanked staff for putting together the staff report for the Dial -A-
Ride Agreement and Council for approving the additional service to the Veterans
Administration Hospital. He expressed how important it is to him that we support our
Veterans.
Council Member Sustarsic had no comments.
Council Member Deaton had no comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Varipapa reported that he attended the Seal Beach Naval Weapons
Station ship tour last week and thanked Gregg Smith, the Commander, and the Captain
for such a great tour.
Mayor Massa -Lavitt had no comments.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Legislative Advocacy: Senate Bill 264 — Approve and authorize the Mayor to
execute Resolution No. 6721 in support of Senate Bill (SB) 264, relating to the
use of revenues from high- occupancy toll lanes.
Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos gave a summary of the staff report.
Mayor Massa -Lavitt indicated her concern regarding where the extra toll money will be
spent. Mayor Massa - Lavitt supports the letter to Senator Nguyen encouraging a Bill.
However, emphasizing that at a negotiation point, she would like to see that the
boundary line only pertain to the cities that are adjacent to the 405 expansion.
Council Member Deaton indicated she would like the City to be proactive and reach out
to the Corridor Cities and Townsend Public Affairs for assistance.
Council Member Sustarsic indicated she spoke with Tori Williams at Townsend Public
Affairs and that they are supportive of Senator Nguyen's Bill (SB) 264 because it
specifies that the Cities that are impacted the most should receive the most funding.
Moore moved, second by Deaton, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute
Resolution No. 6721 in support of Senate Bill (SB) 264, relating to the use of revenues
from high- occupancy toll lanes.
AYES:
Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Deaton moved, second by Sustarsic, to approve the recommended actions on the
Consent Calendar, except Item F and G, pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration.
AYES:
Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
B. Special City Council Study Session /Regular City Council meeting March 27,
2017 minutes — Approve by minute order.
C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2017) — April 10, 2017 — Ratification
D. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 1666 - Waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 1666, an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Zone Text
Amendment 17 -2 amending Title 11 regarding Residential Development
Standards.
E. Agreement for Evidence Collection Services for Alleged Sexual Assault Cases -
Adopt Resolution No. 6722 authorizing the Seal Beach Police Department to
renew an existing agreement with AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center to
provide evidence collection services in alleged sexual assault cases by their
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART).
(Pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration)
F. Agreement With Anderson Penna For Temporary Code Enforcement Services -
Adopt Resolution No. 6723 approving an agreement with Anderson Penna to
provide personnel to perform the services of a temporary Code Enforcement
Officer in a total amount not to exceed $40,000 and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and, authorize the City Manager
to transfer salary savings from the appropriate accounts to the General Fund to
cover the proposed services.
(Pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration)
G. Approve Amended and Restated Leases of Four (4) Existing Cell Tower Site
Leases - Adopt Resolution No. 6724 approving amended and restated leases of
four existing cell tower sites on public property and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the leases, memoranda of leases, and other necessary documents on
behalf of the City.
H. Designate City Agent For Disaster Relief Via Resolution - Adopt Resolution No.
6725 to approve, via resolution, the designation of a primary contact (City Agent)
for the purpose of obtaining federal disaster financial assistance through the
State of California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Formal Appointment for Environmental Quality Control Board Member Richard
Coles - Appoint Richard Coles to the Environmental Quality Control Board
(EQCB) as representative for District Three.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
F. Agreement With Anderson Penna For Temporary Code Enforcement Services -
Adopt Resolution No. 6723 approving an agreement with Anderson Penna to
provide personnel to perform the services of a temporary Code Enforcement
Officer in a total amount not to exceed $40,000 and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and, authorize the City Manager
to transfer salary savings from the appropriate accounts to the General Fund to
cover the proposed services.
Acting Community Development Director and Senior Planner Crystal Landavazo
provided a comprehensive staff report.
There was general discussion regarding the recruitment of a Code Enforcement Officer,
the work schedule and typical complaints received that the Code Enforcement Officer
would address.
At the inquiry of Council Member Moore regarding outsourcing versus recruiting for the
position, there was discussion regarding the immediate need for assistance with respect
to Code Enforcement and the length of time required to recruit for the position.
Anderson Penna's Vice President of Municipal Services, Steve Badum gave a brief
history on Anderson Penna's background.
Deaton moved, second by Varipapa, to adopt Resolution No. 6723 approving an
agreement with Anderson Penna to provide personnel to perform the services of a
temporary Code Enforcement Officer in a total amount not to exceed $40,000 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and,
authorize the City Manager to transfer salary savings from the appropriate accounts to
the General Fund to cover the proposed services.
AYES:
Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Sustarsic
NOES:
Moore
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
G. Approve Amended and Restated Leases of Four (4) Existing Cell Tower Site
Leases - Adopt Resolution No. 6724 approving amended and restated leases of
four existing cell tower sites on public property and authorizing the City Manager
to execute the leases, memoranda of leases, and other necessary documents on
behalf of the City.
Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos provided a comprehensive staff report and
introduced Joe Park and Jennifer Jackson from Crown Castle noting that they were
available for questions.
City Attorney Steele addressed Council Member Deaton's questions regarding auditing
and 30 foot easement provisions.
Following Council Member Sustarsic's noted concerns, there was general discussion
between Council Members, Joe Park from Crown Castle and City Attorney Steele
regarding the Tennis Center /Aster Park name, easements, relocation provisions,
contract constraints, language in the lease agreement, subleases, site plans, and other
mobile carriers.
Massa - Lavitt moved, second by Varipapa, to approve Amended and Restated Leases
of Four (4) Existing Cell Tower Site Leases - Adopt Resolution No. 6724 approving
amended and restated leases of four existing cell tower sites on public property and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the leases, memoranda of leases, and other
necessary documents on behalf of the City.
AYES:
Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Moore
NOES:
Sustarsic
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no scheduled Unfinished /Continued Business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no scheduled New Business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Massa -Lavitt adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:48 p.m., to Monday,
April 24, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor
Attested:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk