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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2019-01-14Seal Beach, California January 14, 2019 The City Council met in regular session at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Moore Council Members: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa Absent: None City Staff: Craig 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 Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES The City Clerk read into the record a revision to Item E, Section 11.4.05.115.L.4 removing the words `property ownership" and adding "that the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit is property owner's primary residence ". Two other communications were received regarding various agenda items that were distributed to City Council and made available to the public. PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS There were no presentations or recognitions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Don Shoemaker, Jeffrey Blanq, John Waller, Joyce Ross - Parque, and Bruce Bennett. Mayor Moore then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There was no City Attorney Report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram asked Finance Director Beatley to give an update on Items G and H in respect to the implementation of the Transaction and Use Tax. n COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Massa - Lavitt spoke regarding her attendance at several meetings around the county and provided an update on water supply. Council Member Varipapa asked for an update on the West -end pump station. Director of Public Works Steve Myrter indicated the pumps are operating as intended and tested once a week. Council Member Deaton wished everyone a happy new year. Additionally she asked for clarification from City Attorney Steele and City Manager Ingram to correct the record on two comments made during public comment regarding alleged pay raises and alleged pending arbitration on lawsuits. Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic reported she attended the Breakfast with Santa event thanking the Lions Club and staff for their hard work on putting the event together. She indicated she attended the Coastal Commission meeting where they discussed the land swap at the Los Cerritos Wetlands and Navy Wharf project as well as the American Public Works Association luncheon. Council Member Moore thanked the City Council and Council Member Varipapa for nominating him for Mayor. He indicated he is excited for the opportunities in the coming year. Additionally, he indicated he would like to continue to push for more efficiency using technology when feasible and focus on best business practices. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Deaton moved, second by Sustarsic, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A Approval of the December 10, 2018 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on December 10, 2018. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal year 2019) — January 14, 2019 - Ratification C. Monthly Investment Report — November 30, 2018 - Receive and file. D. 2019 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2019 calendar of meeting dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July (8th) and the second meetings in August (26th), November (25th) and December (23rd). E Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1673 - That the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1673 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Zone Text Amendment 18 -2 Amending Title 11 Regarding Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Zones in the City to Comply with New State Legislation." F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1675 - That the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance 1668 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach adding a new chapter 5.80 to the Seal Beach Municipal Code to create a sidewalk vending program, amending related provisions of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, making a determination of exemption under CEQA." G. Adopt Agreements and Resolutions Necessary to Implement of the City's New Sales and Use Tax Ordinance - That the City Council adopt the following: 1. Resolution 6885, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Specified Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for Implementation of the Local Transactions and Use Tax and 2. Resolution 6886 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach Authorizing the Examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records by Designated Officials H. Agreement for Transactions Tax Audit & Information Services with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6887: 1. Approving the Agreement for Transaction Tax Audit & Information Services with Hinderliter, De Llamas and Associates (HdL), and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement. I. Acceptance of 2018 -2021 Department of Justice: California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6888: 1. Approving an agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the State of California Department of Justice to provide grant funding for Seal Beach Police Department education and enforcement activities; 2. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute on behalf of the City of Seal Beach all contracts and proposals including any extensions or amendments thereof and any subsequent contract with the State in relation thereto. 3. Authorizes Budget Amendment Number 19 -07 -01 AYES: Deaton, Massa - Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearing items. UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished /continued business items. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m. to Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Approved: Attested: Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk Dana Engstrom, Deputy C r"