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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2017-11-13Seal Beach, California November 13, 2017 The City Council met in a Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Massa - Lavitt Council Members: Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance /City Treasurer Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Massa -Lavitt opened oral communications. Speakers: None CLOSED SESSION A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6 City Negotiator(s): City Manager/ Assistant City Manager Employee Organization(s): Police Officers Association (POA) Police Management Association (PMA) B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code §54957(b) Title: City Attorney ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massa -Lavitt adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:49 p.m. Approved: Attested: Sandra Massa - Lavitt, n L. Roberts, City C Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Seal Beach, California November 13, 2017 The City Council met in regular session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Massa -Lavitt led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Massa -Lavitt Council Members: Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager 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 /City Engineer Steven Fowler, Assistant Planner Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES City Clerk Roberts read into the record the following items that were received after the posting of the agenda: correction to the minutes, email communication with City staff and City Council regarding various items on the agenda, email from Robert Goldberg regarding various items, a PowerPoint regarding Item B and F. PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS Republic Services AB1826 Update Los Cerritos Wetlands Update ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Massa -Lavitt opened oral communications. Speakers: Gale Taylor, Interim Executive Director of the Cypress College Foundation spoke regarding the Americana Awards. Seth Eaker spoke regarding the Cypress Americana Awards and introduced the 2018 Seal Beach Citizen of the Year, Steve Masoner. Cypress College President, Dr. JoAnna Schilling congratulated Steve Masoner and spoke regarding the Cypress Americana Award Fundraiser. Shannon Switzer spoke on behalf of the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce regarding the Tree 'Lighfing Ceremony on November 18, 2017 between 4 -8 pm and the Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner at St. Anne's Church. Tom Parker and Jenna Linquest Parker spoke regarding their fence. Anna Christiansen spoke regarding the Los Cerritos Wetlands and an oil drilling project. Steve Brothers spoke on behalf of Act Now Stop War and Racism Coalition regarding environmental and native rights issues at the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Tahesina Christensen spoke regarding the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Everett Gas spoke regarding the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Virginia Bickfard spoke on behalf of the California Cultural Resource Preservation Alliance regarding the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Robert Goldberg spoke regarding Item G. Joyce Ross -Paque spoke regarding various City matters. J n CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele indicated that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the two items listed on the agenda. Council took no reportable action on either item. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday since there will be no Council meeting on November 27, 2017. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Moore announced he recently took a tour of the Marine Safety facilities. He expressed his appreciation for the Police Department's response to the car break -ins in College Park West and for posting signage reminding residents to lock their car doors and noting the need to do something with the increase in crime. Council Member Sustarsic stated her attendance at the Metropolitan Water District of Orange County seminar for elected officials regarding updates to the California Water Fix. Council Member Deaton wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and expressed her appreciation for the Thanksgiving dinner at St. Anne's Church. Additionally, she addressed a comment made by Joyce Ross - Parque regarding the non- conformings and tenants on Main Street. She requested that City staff work with the Surfside Homeowners Association to realign our Municipal Code. Council Member Deaton also asked that staff clarify when Council will see a contract regarding oil revenue. City Manager Ingram indicated the Strategic Objective recommending the hiring of a qualified professional to rewrite the Municipal Code with the intention of recovering gas and oil revenue and that it would be brought to Council at the December 11, 2017 City Council meeting. Council Member Deaton closed by wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tern Varipapa indicated he attended the Americana Awards kick -off in Stanton and encouraged residents to volunteer picking up trash with Save Our Beach. He also indicated he plans to volunteer at the Thanksgiving dinner at St. Anne's Church and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Massa -Lavitt wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. COUNCIL ITEMS A. City of Seal Beach Strategic Plan — Six Month Strategic Objectives Update — Receive and file. City Manager Ingram provided a comprehensive staff report indicating the three -year goals remained the same. She noted that the next Strategic Planning Workshop will be held March 7, 2018. Additionally, City Manager Ingram indicated that several of the items are on the agenda before the Council at tonight's meeting. Mayor Massa -Lavitt stated that this item would be received and filed. B. Classification /Compensation Study - Receive and File. Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos introduced Koff & Associates' Chief Executive Officer, Georg Krammer who presented the final study for Council's consideration. Georg Krammer addressed Council Member Deaton's questions pertaining to retirement, benefits, total compensation, longevity, and Police Officer compensation. Georg Krammer addressed Council Member Varipapa's inquiry regarding effective dates for compensation as indicated in the study and proposed positions to be added. Georg Krammer addressed Council Member Moore's questions regarding which agencies were used and how many cities were chosen for comparison. Mayor Massa -Lavitt stated that this item would be received and filed CONSENT CALENDAR Deaton moved, second by Moore, to approve the recommended actions on the Consent Calendar. C. Special City Council meeting October 18, 2017 minutes — Approve by minute order. D. Regular City Council meeting October 23, 2017 minutes — Approve by minute order. E. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2017) — October 23, 2017 — Ratification. AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were no consent calendar items. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearing items. UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished /continued business items. NEW BUSINESS F. Approval of Landscape Maintenance Scope of Service — Approve a scope of service for citywide landscape maintenance service. Director of Public Works Steve Myrter provided a comprehensive staff report and PowerPoint of the landscape maintenance service background and analysis. Council Member Deaton thanked Joe Talarico and Steve Myrter for their efforts in preparing the analysis and had questions regarding the contract scope of work, requested that curb and gutters be added to the scope of service, the removal of trash from all areas of the scope of service and possibly the addition of more big belly receptacles. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation for adding the Main Street sidewalks to the scope of work. Council Member Varipapa had questions pertaining to the scope of service regarding pest and odor control, cigarette butt containers, sidewalk and gutter cleaning, damage reported /repairs, and special event clean -up. Council Member Sustarsic complimented the detail of the report and had a question regarding liquid weed control. Council Member Moore had a question regarding pest control at Edison Community Gardens and drought tolerant plants. Deaton moved, second by Moore, to approve the Landscape Maintenance Scope of Service for citywide landscape maintenance service with the noted changes. AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Varipapa, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried G. Supplemental Police Officer Staffing and Funding - Resolution No. 6774 Authorizing an increase in the Seal Beach Police Department's Sworn Police Officer staffing by two positions and approving budget amendment No. 18- 05 -01. City Manager Ingram thanked Gregg Smith for attending to address any Naval Weapons Station questions pertaining to the timeline of approval on Navy property. Chief of Police Joe Miller gave a comprehensive overview of the staff report and reasons why additional Police Officer staffing is necessary. Director of Public Works Steve Myrter provided a project update on potential pool site locations as well as a timeline of various phases in the process in completing the pool. Director of Finance Vikki Beatley provided information on financial solutions to fund the additional Police Officers. In response to Council Member Moore's question, Director Beatley indicated the funding for the two additional Police Officers will be kept on a rotation independent of the budget. Chief Miller addressed Council Member Moore's question regarding whether two Police Officers are enough to address the crime issues. Mayor Pro Tern Varipapa inquired about the timeline of the lease agreement with the Los Alamitos Unified School District. Recreation Manager Tim Kelsey addressed questions pertaining to the concept plan at the Navy Site. Mayor Pro Tern expressed his appreciation and support for the Police Department and indicated he respects the work of the Police Officers however; he cares about the fiscal responsibility of the City and thinks the City should have a discussion about sustainable solutions. In response to Mayor Massa - Lavitt's questions, Chief Miller defined Part 1 crimes. She indicated this highlights the strain on the City's budget and that the City can't rely on oil recovery money. Additionally, she explained the need for identifying sources of revenue for long term solutions. In response to Council Member Deaton's question, staff indicated the approximate cost for the pool is undetermined until a site is chosen and a preliminary design is determined: She indicated she does not want to borrow money from the pool but also understands there is a need for a pool. Oil recovery is her hope to help with funding both the pool and the Police Officers. Deaton moved, second by Massa - Lavitt, to approve Resolution No. 6774 authorizing an increase in the Seal Beach Police Department's Sworn Police Officer staffing by two positions and approving budget amendment No. 18 -05 -01 and directing staff to provide an update on oil and gas revenue recovery options at the next Council meeting. AYES: Massa - Lavitt, Deaton, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: Varipapa ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Massa -Lavitt adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:57 p.m. to Monday, December 11, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk City of Such WXf-ot -1�e Approved: Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor Atteste1d R JJQ � I obin L. Roberts, City Clerk