HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem AAGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 9, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of the 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 March 26, 2018
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This section is not applicable.
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 26, 2018
SUBMITTED BY:
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Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
NOTED AND APPROVED:
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Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Agenda Item A
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Minutes
Page 2
Attachment "A"
Seal Beach, California
March 26, 2018
The City Council met in a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference
Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Deaton Varipapa
Council Members: Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
Absent: Varipapa
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 Pro Tern Deaton opened oral communications. Speakers: There was no one
present to speak. Mayor Pro Tem Deaton then closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL (Existing Litigation)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of Seal Beach v. State of California Department of Transportation,
et al., San Diego County Superior Court Case No. 37- 2016 - 00014907- CU -TT-
CTLB.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Deaton adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Approved:
Ellery Deaton, Mayor Pro Tern
Attested:
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
March 26 2018
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, April 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed
session, if deemed necessary. Seal Beach, California
March 26, 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
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
Crystal Landavazo, Interim Director of Community Development
Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS &
ORDINANCES
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
•:• Orange County Vector Control Board Recognition
❖ Girl Scout Troop 2966 Gold Project Recognition
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Varipapa opened oral communications. Speakers: Mary Holland, Don Rounds,
Chad Kurthy, Mike Verrechia and Joyce Ross - Parque. 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
At the request of City Manager Ingram, Marine Safety /Lifeguard Chief Joe Bailey
provided an update regarding the two whales in the San Gabriel River near the Marina
Street Bridge. City Manager Ingram announced that Finance Manager Alayna Hoang
threw the first pitch at a recent Dodger Baseball game. She then discussed the amazing
experience she had while participating in the Community Emergency Response
Training (CERT) Program and thanked the various professionals that assisted in the
program. She noted that the academy she attended was the largest since the inception
of CERT and that 16 of the 58 people in attendance were from Seal Beach. City
Manager Ingram encouraged participation noting that information could be located on
the CERT website at westcountycert.com.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Moore spoke regarding his attendance at Run Seal Beach 2018, noted
his interest in participating in the CERT program and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
Mayor Pro Tern Deaton spoke regarding the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
labor negotiations and homeless encampments in the City of Long Beach on the San
Gabriel River jetty.
Council Member Sustarsic stated her attendance at the Los Alamitos State of the City
and announced the upcoming Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting regarding the
revitalization project.
Council Member Massa - Lavitt commented on the upcoming Joint Land Use Study Plan
meeting on April 4th and April 5th, 2018, and stated her attendance at Run Seal Beach
2018.
Mayor Varipapa spoke of the successful Run Seal Beach 2018 event and thanked the
Run Seal Beach Board, staff and Lions Club.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. City of Seal Beach Strategic Plan — Six Month Strategic Objectives Update - That
the City Council receive and file the City of Seal Beach Six -Month Strategic
Objectives update.
City Manager Ingram summarized the updated Strategic Planning Plan and Six Month
Strategic Objectives and thanked the City Council for their support and participation in
this productive and important planning process.
B. Update on Gum Grove Nature Park - That the City Council receives and files an
update on Gum Grove Nature Park. ( Varipapa)
Maintenance Services Supervisor Joe Talarico provided a comprehensive PowerPoint
presentation regarding the Gum Grove Nature Park Preservation and Restoration Plan.
Mr. Talarico spoke regarding the general area, wildlife refuge, study by Golden Coast
Environmental Services, Inc., current status of Gum Grove, provided both aerial and
ground photos of the park and noted that the areas of importance are to preserve and
protect the park as well as improve and enhance the aesthetic experience for users.
General discussion followed the presentation including the request that restorative tasks
be completed not during specific wildlife breeding periods.
Mayor Varipapa requested that staff provide a City Council Policy regarding Park
Preservation and Restoration at a future City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
C. Approval of City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of
the Special City Council meeting held on March 7, 2018.
D. Approval of City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of
the Closed Session /Regular City Council meeting held on March 12, 2018.
E. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2018) — March 26, 2018- Ratification
F. Monthly Investment Report — February 2018 - Receive and file.
G. Parking Vehicle Replacement - That the City Council adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving Budget Amendment No. 18 -09 -01 for $103,000; 2. Authorizing the
purchase of three vehicles (two replacements and one new) and equipment for
the City's parking enforcement fleet at a total of $103,000, in accordance with the
breakdown set out in this staff report, pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code
Section 3.20.030, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve purchase orders
for the new vehicles, equipment and payment of all State taxes and fees required
for delivery for vehicle and equipment purchases; and 4. Authorizing the City
Manager to surplus existing vehicles and equipment upon completion of the new
vehicle and equipment purchase and retrofitting.
H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1668 - That the City Council waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance 1668 titled "An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Seal Beach Reauthorizing and Continuing the City's Public,
Educational, and Governmental ( "Peg ") Access Support Fee."
Deaton moved, second by Massa - Lavitt, to approve the recommended actions on the
Consent Calendar.
AYES:
Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING
I. An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Zone Text Amendment 18 -1 amending Title
11 regarding residential development standards in the Surfside Colony area areas RLD-
9 (Residential Low Density - 9) — That the City Council conduct a public hearing and,
upon conclusion, introduce and conduct first reading of the proposed Ordinance,
amending Section 11.2.05.015.A of Chapter 11.2.05 Title 11 of the Seal Beach
Municipal Code relating to residential development standards in the Surfside Colony
area zoned RLD -9 (Residential Low Density — 9).
Interim Community Development Director Landavazo provided a detail report regarding
the suggested changes to the Seal Beach Municipal Code Title 11 though proposed
Zone Text Amendment 18 -1.
Mayor Varipapa opened the public hearing. Speakers: Robert Osborne, Paul Mesmer
and Bibi Mesmer spoke in opposition of the proposed Ordinance. Todd Stockwell, John
Blake, Joyce Ross - Parque, Laura Cohen, John McMann and KC Coultrup spoke in
support of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Varipapa the closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Deaton requested clarity from Interim Director Landavazo who
explained that this item aligns the Seal Beach Municipal Code with current allowable
building in Surfside. There was further general discussion regarding the introduction of
Ordinance 1669.
City Attorney Steele read the title of Ordinance 1669 for the record.
Deaton moved, second by Massa -Lavitt to approve the introduction and first reading of
the Ordinance 1669, amending Section 11.2.05.015.A of Chapter 11.2.05 Title 11 of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code relating to residential development standards in the
Surfside Colony area zoned RLD -9 (Residential Low Density — 9).
AYES:
Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa
NOES:
Sustarsic
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED /CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished /continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Varipapa adjourned the City Council meeting 8:34 pm to Monday, April 9, 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