HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2019-09-09 Seal Beach, California
September 9, 2019
The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:32 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
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Mayor Moore then closed
oral communications.
City Clerk Harper read into the record that one (1) communication was received after
the posting of the agenda that was distributed to City Council and made available to the
public.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiator(s): City Manager
Employee Organization(s):
Executive Management
Orange County Employees Association
Mid-Management and Confidential Employees
Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association
Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association
City Negotiator(s): City Attorney
Employee Organization(s): Unrepresented
City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:5. •.m.
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Seal Beach, California
September 9, 2019
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT HONOR GUARD 9/11
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic 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
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
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
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic pulled Items H and I from the Consent Calendar for separate
consideration. City Clerk Gloria Harper read into the record that four (4)
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.
Council Member Varipapa 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
• National Preparedness Month
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Joyce Ross-Parque, Woody
Woodruff, Dawn Caviola, and Seth Eaker. 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 items posted on the agenda. City Council took no reportable
action.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram indicated there will be another Beach clean-up in coordination with
the San Diego Navy service men and women, who are volunteering their time to help
clean-up our beach. The Beach clean-up will be held on Wednesday, September 18,
2019 from 8am-12pm and is open to anyone who would like to participate.
City Manager Ingram indicated that the parking permit renewals will begin November 1,
2019. This year will be the first time that residents will not be required to place a
parking permit decal on their vehicle. Additional information will be provided via a Press
Release and the Finance Department is available for questions at (562) 431-2527
extension 1332.
Additionally, City Manager Ingram invited the City Council and the community to the
Orange County Drowning Prevention Task Force Workshop at the Marina Center on
Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10am-12pm.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended the Police Department Badge
Pinning Ceremony and expressed her appreciation for the Seal Beach Police
Department team; the Orange County Water District meeting where the discussion
included the County's water quality and availability; the Orange County Sanitation
District Operation Sub-Committee meeting. Lastly, she provided information on her
recent Orange County Vector Control meeting as well as an update on mosquitos and
West Nile Virus.
Council Member Varipapa indicated that he attended the Arts and Crafts Fair. He
stated that it was well attended and thanked all the volunteers for a great event.
Council Member Kalmick indicated that he attended the Arts and Crafts Fair and
expressed his appreciation to the Lions Club for a great event with quality artwork.
Additionally, he indicated that he attended the Police Department's Badge Pinning
Ceremony and expressed how proud he is of the tight-knit family bond of the Police
Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic indicated that she attended the Arts and Crafts Fair and the
Police Department's Badge Pinning Ceremony. Additionally, she indicated she
attended a Public Hearing at the Registrar of Voters Office regarding Vote Center
locations and provided an update.
Mayor Moore indicated he attended an Orange County Fire Authority meeting and
indicated that a grant in the amount of $4.5 million was received to acquire a software
program that will help communities evacuate more efficiently. He expressed his
excitement regarding the upcoming technology improvements at City Hall. Additionally,
he indicated that he received a lot of positive feedback regarding the landscape in town
as well as the Police presence around the City.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic, to approve
the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Items H and I that
were removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.
A. Approval of the August 12, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held on
August 12, 2019.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2019) — September 9, 2019 - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report — July 31 , 2019 - Receive and file.
D. Authorize Expenditures with Kreuzer Consulting Group for Engineering
Services for Adolfo Lopez Slope Repair Project (Project CIP BG2004) - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 6949 authorizing the City Manager to approve
expenditures in the amount of $42,260 to Kreuzer Consulting Group for the Adolfo
Lopez Slope Repair Project (Project CIP BG2004) engineering services.
E. Program to Prepare Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks
Training and Exercise Program Grant - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6950
allowing the City of Seal Beach to accept as a sub-grantee, a grant of the
Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Program, in the amount of
$1,106, to prepare communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA), and
fund a Police Sergeant to attend a training course and County-wide exercise; and
designate the City Manager, Chief of Police and/or designee to serve as the City's
agents to provide all required assurances and agreements pertaining to such training
and exercise.
F. Certification of Assessment for the County of Orange - That the City Council
adopt Resolution 6951: 1. Approving the Certification of Assessment; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Certification of Assessment; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Certifications of Assessments in future fiscal
years.
G. Authorize an Application for Grant Funds for the California Coastal
Commission Local Coastal Program Planning Grant - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6952 approving the application for grant funds for the California Coastal
Commission Local Coastal Program (LCP) Planning Grant.
H. Professional Services Agreement with GovInvest Inc., to provide the
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Govinvest Inc., to provide the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 75
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Solutions, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6954: 1 .Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning
Solutions, Inc., (GTS) for Citywide Janitorial Services for up to three(3) years; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute up to two (2) additional extensions of the term
for one year each.
J. Notice of Completion for FY 2016/17/19 Local Street Paving Project - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 6955: 1 . Accepting the FY 2016/17/19 Local Street
Paving Project by Sialic Contractors Corporation dba Shawnan in the amount of
$498,576.50; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the
Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and
to release retention in 35 days.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
H. Professional Services Agreement with Govinvest Inc., to provide the
Government Accounting Standards Board 75 Reporting Services. - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6953 approving a Professional Services Agreement with
Govinvest Inc., to provide the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 75
Actuarial Valuations and Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) Reports and GASB
75 Roll-forward Valuations.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic's inquiry, City Manager Ingram introduced
Director of Finance Beatley, who provided clarification regarding what Govinvest does
for the City; GASB requirements; and, the roll-forward method. At the request of Mayor
Moore, this will be a topic of discussion at the next Budget Study Session.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Varipapa, to adopt
Resolution 6953 approving a Professional Services Agreement with GovInvest Inc., to
provide the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 75 Actuarial Valuations
and Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) Reports and GASB 75 Roll-forward
Valuations.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
I. Approval of Janitorial Services Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning
Solutions, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6954: 1 .Authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning
Solutions, Inc., (GTS) for Citywide Janitorial Services for up to three(3) years; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute up to two (2) additional extensions of the term
for one year each.
City Manager Ingram introduced Recreation Manager Kelsey, who summarized the
information provided in the staff report and answered Council Member questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Kalmcik, to adopt
Resolution 6954: 1.Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services
Agreement with Golden Touch Cleaning Solutions, Inc., (GTS) for Citywide Janitorial
Services for up to three(3) years; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute up to
two (2) additional extensions of the term for one (1) year each.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
K. Leisure World Traffic Enforcement Related Municipal Code Changes - That the
City Council hold a public hearing and introduce, read by title only, and waive further
reading of Ordinance 1680: 1. Approving changes to the City of Seal Beach Municipal
Code, finding and declaring that the provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall
apply to certain privately-owned streets within Leisure World, including the regulation of
golf carts on such streets; and 2. Authorize the Chief of Police to provide traffic
enforcement on the privately-owned streets in Leisure World.
City Manager Ingram introduced Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos who
summarized the information provided in the staff report. Staff answered Council
Member questions.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing. Speakers: Linda Stone, Michael Levitt,
Ronde Winkler, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Singer, Seth Eaker, Dr. Mark Chong all spoke in favor
of the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Moore closed oral communications.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that there are three (3) million trips through the
gates at Leisure World annually.
Mayor Moore thanked the Golden Rain Foundation for requesting the enforcement in
Leisure World. Additionally, he thanked Police Chief Miller and Commander Gonshak
for researching the Vehicle Codes and working with the City Attorney's office, and
researching what other cities are doing.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Moore, to hold a public hearing
and introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1680: 1.
Approving changes to the City of Seal Beach Municipal Code, finding and declaring that
the provisions of the California Vehicle Code shall apply to certain privately -owned
streets within Leisure World, including the regulation of golf carts on such streets; and 2.
Authorize the Chief of Police to provide traffic enforcement on the privately -owned
streets in Leisure World.
AYES:
Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
City Attorney Steele read into the record the title of Ordinance 1680.
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 8:25 p.m. in memory of former
Mayor Norma Brandel Gibbs to Monday, September 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. to meet in
closed session, if deemed necessary.
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