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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2019-08-12 Seal Beach, California III August 12, 2019 The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:35 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Moore Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Mayor Moore then closed oral communications. CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code §54957(b) Title: City Manager ADJOURNMENT Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7:00 p.m. Lt I Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Approved: Thomas Moore, Mayor f�O" EA �ORpORgj ) . Attested: . . - - Gloria D. Harper, City Cler 9%,o, '�` ,,927 19�_ �: Seal Beach, California August 12, 2019 The City Council met in regular session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. MOMENT OF SILENCE — In remembrance of the victims of the recent tragedies in Gilroy, California; El Paso, Texas; and Dayton, Ohio. Council Varipapa led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Moore Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, 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 Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works Steven Fowler, Interim Director of Community Development Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Clerk Harper read into the record that three (3) communications were received after the posting of the agenda regarding various agenda items that were distributed to City Council and made available to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the agenda. AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Seal Beach Lions Club • Dave's Cosmic Subs • Introduction of new City Employees: Assistant Planner Marco Cuevas and Code Enforcement Officer Samuel Funes ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Art Fry. Mayor Moore closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele stated that prior to this meeting the City Council met in closed session to discuss the one item posted on the agenda regarding the City Manager's performance evaluation. City Council took no reportable action. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram indicated there will be a Public Safety Town Hall meeting on August 20, 2019 from 6-8pm in the Council Chambers to discuss the Police Services Study and a great opportunity for the residents to ask questions. The report is available for review in the City Clerk's office. Additionally, she reminded the Council and community that the next Local Coastal Plan Community Workshop will be held on August 21, 2019 from 6-8pm at the Marina Community Center. Updates are available on the City's website. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Massa-Lavitt provided information on her involvement in Leisure World, her committee meetings, and events that take place at the amphitheater. She attended an Orange County Vector Control meeting and provided an update on mosquitos and West Nile Virus. Council Member Varipapa indicated that he attended the National Night Out event. He reminded everyone that McGaugh Elementary School is back in session and to drive cautiously around town. Council Member Kalmick seconded the comments from Council Member Varipapa stressing the importance of being cautious while driving around town. He indicated he attended National Night Out and noted how important it is to meet the VIPs and Police Officers and learn about what they do. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick provided a Sand Replenishment Project update. Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic indicated that she attended the Regional Military Affairs Committee where she had the opportunity to meet Colonel Nick Ducich, the new Commanding Officer at the Joint Forces Training Base; and attended the Change of Command Ceremony at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station welcoming Captain Jason Sherman. Additionally, she attended the Orange County Sanitation District's 65th Anniversary celebration and took a tour of the new centrifuge facility at the plant; the Jr. Lifeguard Banquet; National Night Out; and the College Park East Summer Send-Off. She thanked staff for all the great events! Mayor Moore indicated he attended the National Night Out event and thanked Public Safety for a great evening. He also stated that he had the pleasure of taking "Mayor of the Day" winner, Kylie Coster and her mom Tonya Coster on a tour of the City, which included tours of the Police Department, Fire Department, and West-Comm Dispatch. He thanked Watch Commander Joe Hardin and Officer Erin Enos for the Police Department tour, Dispatcher Kathy Moen for the tour of West-Comm, including an explanation of the 911 system; and Orange County Fire Authority Paramedic Kevin Kron for the tour of the Fire Station. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the July 22, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held on July 22, 2019. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019) — August 12, 2019 - Ratification. C. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building Division Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6947 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building Division Services. AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC HEARING D. Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public Works Contracts - It is requested that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and after considering all testimony and evidence presented, adopt Resolution 6948 confirming the adjustment of the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $33,970 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010. City Manager Ingram introduced Director of Public Works Steve Myrter, who provided a comprehensive staff report on this item. In response to Council Member Varipapa's question, Director Myrter clarified that the bidding threshold increased by $600. Mayor Moore opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Moore closed oral communications. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Varipapa, to adopt Resolution 6948 confirming the adjustment of the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $33,970 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010. AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 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 8:34 p.m. to Monday, September 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. i)4 ..L7 Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach T-/-0-%--, 1411k*"4 Approved: Thomas Moore, Mayor ,--v-• ATt-,,- , , ---- .,.61. , Attested: 1 C -' s 1*s Gloria D. Harper, City Cle �,�' -Q, li%G��V I,Y C.�\.