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.
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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
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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
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