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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2018-09-24 Seal Beach, California September 24, 2018 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Deaton led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Varipapa Council Members: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic 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 Department Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Steve Myrter, Director of Public Works Crystal Landavazo, Interim Director of Community Development Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Council Member Sustarsic pulled Item F and Mayor Pro Tern Deaton pulled Item G for separate consideration. The City Clerk's office received and distributed various communications received after the posting of the agenda regarding several items that are available for the public. PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS There were no scheduled presentations. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Varipapa opened oral communications. Speakers: Jeanie Dennison, Joyce Ross- Parque, Robert Goldberg, Tim Prangley, and Jim Brady. Mayor Varipapa then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele indicated he had nothing to report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram introduced Marine Safety/Lifeguard Chief Joe Bailey who spoke about the successful Seal Beach Junior Lifeguard program and played a video highlighting the program's events. City Manager Ingram then spoke regarding the educational information available on the City website regarding the City of Seal Beach Transactions and Use Tax Measure BB and upcoming Town Hall meetings. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Massa-Lavitt spoke regarding attendance at the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Conference in Carlsbad, California noting that it was well attended and very educational and informative. She then thanked the Marine Safety/Lifeguard Department for a wonder Junior Lifeguard program and said she loved the video. Council Member Sustarsic spoke regarding her attendance at the Strategic Planning Workshop, Leisure World Expo, and California Coastal Clean-Up Day. Mayor Pro Tern Deaton was successful in requesting the City Council's consensus for the City to send a letter to Governor Brown requesting that the Legislature convene in an extraordinary session for Pension Reform. Council Member Moore stated that he attended the Leisure World Expo and will be attending the Golden Rain Foundation Board meeting this Tuesday. Mayor Varipapa stated that he enjoyed the Junior Lifeguard program video and spoke about the exceptional education program participants receive. COUNCIL ITEMS A. A Resolution of the City Council Endorsing Measure BB - Staff recommends that the City Council consider approval of Resolution 6862, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach Endorsing Measure BB, the proposed City Transactions and Use Tax Measure on the November 6, 2018 Ballot. Mayor Pro Tern Deaton presented the item and spoke regarding the importance of the City Council unanimously agreeing to endorse Measure BB. Each Council Member then expressed their endorsement of Measure BB and the importance of fiscal sustainability. Deaton moved, second by Massa-Lavitt, to approve Resolution 6862, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach Endorsing Measure BB, the proposed City Transactions and Use Tax Measure on the November 6, 2018 Ballot. AYES: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None CONSENT CALENDAR Sustarsic moved, second by Moore, to approve the following actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items F and G, pulled from the consent calendar for separate consideration. B. Approval of September 10, 2018 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on September 10, 2018. C. Approval of September 12, 2018 Special City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on September 12, 2018. D. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019) - September 24, 2018 - Ratification E. Monthly Investment Report - August 31 , 2018 - Receive and File. .eee '• • 1 . License Agreements with Socal Holding LLC and DCOR LLC; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute both Agreements. AYES: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION F. Pier and Parking License Agreements for Socal Holding LLC and DCOR LLC - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6863: 1 . Approving Pier and Parking License Agreements with Socal Holding LLC and DCOR LLC; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute both Agreements. Director Beatley summarized information provided in the staff report and responded to Council inquires. Sustarsic moved, second by Moore to adopt Resolution 6863, approving Pier and Parking License Agreements with Socal Holding LLC and DCOR LLC; and authorizing the City Manager to execute both agreements. AYES: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried G. Reject All Bids for Annual Tree Maintenance - That the City Council approve Resolution 6864 rejecting all bids received for annual tree maintenance. Recreation Manager Tim Kelsey summarized information provided in the staff report and responded to Council inquires. Deaton moved, second by Moore to approve Resolution 6864 rejecting all bids received for annual tree maintenance. AYES: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING H. Public Hearing regarding Minor Use Permit (MUP 18-8), An Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a Minor Use Permit (MUP) with added Conditions for the Interior Remodel of an Existing Duplex, on a Nonconforming Property in the Residential High Density (RHD-20) Zone at 210 & 212 13th Street - That the City Council hold a de novo hearing regarding MUP 18-8 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented, adopt Resolution 6865 granting the appeal, removing Condition 9, and approving MUP 18-8, subject to Conditions 1 through 8, to allow interior modifications within an existing duplex that is nonconforming at 210 & 212 13th Street within the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning area. Interim Community Development Director Crystal Landavazo provided a PowerPoint presentation with details of the appeal including the project scope of work, site plans, elevations, non-conformity matters, and proposed reduced density. Mayor Varipapa opened the public hearing. Speakers: Jody Flint, the daughter of the applicant/appellant spoke in support of the approval of MUP 18-8. Joyce Ross-Parque stated that the property is a lot and a half. Mayor Varipapa then closed the public hearing. Deaton moved, second by Moore to approve Resolution 6865 granting the appeal, removing Condition 9, and approving MUP 18-8, subject to Conditions 1 through 8, to allow interior modifications within an existing duplex that is nonconforming at 210 & 212 13th Street within the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning area. AYES: Deaton, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None 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 at 8:19 p.m. to Monday, October 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. OfrtaA/ Robin L. 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