HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem DAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 26, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Robin Roberts, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of City Council Minutes
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session /Regular City
Council meeting held on March 12, 2018.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
There is no background or analysis required for 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 March 12, 2018.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Robin Roberts, City Clerk
NOTED AND APPROVED:
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Agenda Item D
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Minutes
Page 2
Attachment "A"
Seal Beach, California
March 12, 2018
The City Council met in a Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference
Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Varipapa
Council Members: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
Absent: Massa - Lavitt
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 Varipapa opened oral communications. Speakers: There was no one present to
speak. Mayor Varipapa then closed oral communications.
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)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Varipapa adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Mike Varipapa, Mayor
Attested:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
March 12, 2018
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Deaton led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Varipapa
Council Members: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
Absent: Council Member: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Phil Gonshak, Commander Seal Beach Police Department
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance /City Treasurer
Steve Myrter, Director of Public Works /City Engineer
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Director of Community Development
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS &
ORDINANCES
City Manager Ingram requested that Item D be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a
staff presentation. All items pertaining to and submitted after the posting of the agenda
were made available to the public and received and filed with the City Clerk.
PRESENTATIONS /RECOGNITIONS
❖ Introduction of Accounting Technician Taylor Juarez
❖ National Tsunami Preparedness Week
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Varipapa opened oral communications. Speakers: Laura Wilson, Clara Wise,
Joyce Ross - Parque, Seth Eaker, Robert Goldberg and Jim Brady. Oral communications
was closed after the final speaker.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele stated the City Council met in Closed Session for the one item
identified on the agenda and that there was no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram commended Emergency Services Coordinator Corporal Julia
Clasby for her many efforts in preparing the community in the event of disaster. She
then introduced Director of Finance /City Treasurer Vikki Beatley who cautioned
residents of an entity that is sending mail that appears to be coming from the City's
Parking Citation Processing Center. Ms. Beatley reminded residents to call the Finance
Department if they have any questions or concerns when receiving parking citation
notifications.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Sustarsic spoke regarding her attendance at the Police Department
Emergency Operations Center Training Exercise, McGaugh Elementary School Safety
Town Hall meeting, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting regarding the Small Dog
Park Survey, Joint Forces Training Base State of the Base meeting, ACC -OC Pension
Forum and the Seal Beach Special City Council meeting for Strategic Planning.
Mayor Pro Tern Deaton spoke regarding her attendance at the Police Department
Emergency Operations Center Training Exercise and the Council /Citizens Fire Services
Ad -Hoc Committee meeting where the City of Long Beach Fire Department gave a
presentation on providing fire and emergency services.
Council Member Moore spoke regarding his attendance at the Strategic Planning
Workshop and thanked the Public Works Department for the sign placed in his
neighborhood that slows traffic.
Mayor Varipapa spoke regarding his attendance at the Seal Beach Special City Council
meeting for Strategic Planning, McGaugh Elementary School Read Across America
event, Lions Club Student Speaker Contest at the Mary Wilson Library. He then
reminded residents that there are many activities taking place at the Mary Wilson
Library and you can review them at www.ocr)l.org.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. City Council meeting February 26, 2018 minutes — Approve by minute order.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2018) — March 12, 2018 — Ratification.
C. Approval of Contractor for Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - That the City Council
adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a professional
services agreement with PlaceWorks to coordinate, facilitate and prepare a Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan.
(Pulled for separate consideration)
F. Declaration of Emergency, Approval Emergency Water Main Repairs on Seal
Beach Boulevard, Dispensing with Public Bidding Requirements and Authorizing
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F. Declaration of Emergency, Approval Emergency Water Main Repairs on Seal
Beach Boulevard, Dispensing with Public Bidding Requirements and Authorizing
Further Contracts to Complete the Repairs - That the City Council adopt a
Resolution: 1. Declaring that the emergency repair of the Seal Beach Boulevard
Water Main break is of urgent necessity for the immediate preservation of life,
health, and property; and Approve Budget Amendment No. 18 -08 -01 in the
amount of $120,000 to repair the water main break at the intersection of Golden
Rain Road and Seal Beach Boulevard, Project No. EM1801; 3. Authorize the City
Manager to contract with W.A. Rasic Construction for the emergency repairs to
the water line at Seal Beach Boulevard and Golden Rain Road, Project No.
EM1801, without advertising for bids in an amount not to exceed $72,325.94; 4.
Authorize the City Manager to solicit bids for pavement repairs necessitated due
to the water line break and emergency repairs, and to bring back a
recommendation for an award of contract for the pavement work to the lowest
responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $47,674.06; and 5. Upon
completion of the work, direct the Public Works Director to report back to the City
Council regarding the costs and expenditures for the project and to obtain
authorization for acceptance of the work and filing of a notice of completion.
G. Notice of Completion for 2017 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project CIP No.
ST1704 - It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt a Resolution
accepting the 2017 Annual Concrete Repair Program Project CIP No. ST1704 by
EBS General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $51,681; and 2. Direct the City
Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk- Recorder
within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention in 35
days.
Deaton moved, second by Massa - Lavitt, to approve the recommended actions on the
Consent Calendar except Item D.
AYES:
Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
D. Approve a Resolution Approving the Facility Lease Between the City and Bay
City, LLC for the Restaurant Building at 15 First Street, Authorize the City
Manager to Execute the Lease, and any Other Necessary Documents; Authorize
Recording - That the City Council adopt a Resolution to: 1. Approving the
Facility Lease between the City and Bay City, LLC, in the form attached, for the
restaurant building at 15 First Street; 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute
the lease and any other necessary documents, and 3. Authorizing the recording
of the lease or memorandum of lease with the County Recorder of Orange
County.
Director Beatley gave a comprehensive overview of the item, noting that she believes
that this lease agreement is a great opportunity for the City to improve the First Street
area. She provided clarification on a sales history report that included the former Ruby's
and River's End Restaurants. She then introduced Mohammed Baghdadi of Westridge
Commercial, Inc., the City's Property Manager and James Lehigh of CBRE, the City's
Broker, who each spoke regarding the lease agreement and property.
At the inquiry of Council Member Sustarsic, City Attorney Steele indicated that use of
the word "reasonably" in the agreement is a common legal term. There was additional
discussion regarding the standard protocol that the lease term includes no rent during
the improvement process.
At the inquiry of Mayor Pro Tern Deaton, Mr. Lehigh and Mr. Mohammed clarified how
the market value for this property was determined. She then indicated that she would
like the term "unamplified" changed to "amplified" and the term Women of the Night be
changed to Ladies of the Evening or LOTE. She then stated she appreciates the tenant
investments in updating the property and clarified that the Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
on the property runs with the property and continues with the new tenant.
At the inquiry of Council Member Moore, Mr. Lehigh and Mr. Mohammed gave details to
the process of determining the monthly lease /per square foot pricing and also the best
offer based on the potential tenant. They noted that Bay City, LLC's offer includes
significant upfront improvements that will help insure the longevity of the business.
At the inquiry of Council, Interim Director of Community Development Landavazo spoke
regarding the Conditional Use Permitting (CUP) process.
Mayor Varipapa asked and received additional clarification regarding the marketing of
the First Street property. He noted that the beach restrooms are used primarily by the
public and then received confirmation that new restaurant restrooms will be ADA
compliant.
Deaton moved, second by Massa - Lavitt, to approve a Resolution to approve the Facility
Lease between the City and Bay City, LLC, in the form attached, for the restaurant
building at 15 First Street, changing Section 6.2 Music and Television to allow music on
the premises after having obtained all necessary City permits and changing Section
6.10 Parking Lot Events, deleting 'Women of the Night' and adding "Ladies of the
Evening'; authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease and any other necessary
documents; and authorizing the recording of the lease or memorandum of lease with the
County Recorder of Orange County.
AYES: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES: Sustarsic
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
There are no public hearing items
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS
I. Plans and Specifications for the Seal Beach Pier Improvements Project No.
BP1002 - The City Council is asked to approve the plans and specifications for
the Seal Beach Pier Improvements Project No. BP1002 and authorize the
solicitation for bids.
Associate Engineer David Spitz provided a PowerPoint presentation and summarized
information in the staff report.
There was general discussion regarding phasing of the Pier project, utility relocation
requirements, pier decking, lighting and railing.
Sustarsic moved, second by Deaton to approve the plans and specifications for the Seal
Beach Pier Improvements Project No. BP1002 and authorize the solicitation for bids.
AYES: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
J. Re- authorization and Continuation of Public, Educational and Government
Access (PEG) Fees for State Franchised Video Services - That the City Council
introduce for first reading of an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach
Reauthorizing and Continuing Public Education and Government Access (PEG)
Fees for Sate Franchised Video Services.
City Clerk Robin Roberts summarized information provided in the staff report, noting
that the City receives approximately $100,000 in PEG fees annually and that this item
addresses PEG fees only and not State Franchise Video Service Fees.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Varipapa adjourned the City Council meeting 9:18 pm to Monday, March 26,
2018 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Approved:
Attested:
Mike Varipapa, Mayor
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk