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October 28, 2019
The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic
Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt
Absent: Mayor Moore
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Victoria L. Beatley, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic announced that Mayor Moore would be absent from today's
meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Tom Rowe. Mayor
Pro Tern Sustarsic then closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6
City Negotiator(s): City Manager and Assistant 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
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Government Code §54956.8
Property: 15 First Street, Seal Beach
City Negotiator(s): City Attorney
Negotiating Party: Bay City, LLP
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— Significant Exposure to Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)
Liability claim filed by DCOR, Inc. against the City of Seal Beach, filed on or about
April 27, 2018, updated on or about April 18, 2019 for alleged damages arising out of
the pier fire on or about May 20, 2016
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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October 28, 2019
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
SOUTH EAST COUNTY YOUNG MARINES COLOR GUARD
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Southeast County Young Marines Color Guard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic
Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt
Absent: Mayor Moore
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
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, P.E., Director of Public Works
Steven Fowler, Interim Director of Community Development
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
APPROVE THE ABSENCE OF MAYOR MOORE
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt to approve
the absence of Mayor Moore.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moore
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic announced that City Manager Ingram would not be in
attendance tonight due to an automobile accident she was involved in yesterday.
Assistant City Manager Gallegos will act in her capacity until her return.
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.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt to approve
the agenda.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moore
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Red Ribbon Week Proclamation — October 23rd-31st
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Elaine Layne and
Joyce Ross-Parque. Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele reported that prior to this meeting the City Council met in closed
session to discuss the items posted on the agenda and indicated that Mayor Moore was
absent due to illness. He reported that City Council took no reportable action on Items A
and B. On Item C, the City Council unanimously ratified a settlement of DCOR liability
claim in the amount of $45,000 and directed staff to continue to pursue the issue with
the City's Insurance Authority.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos had nothing to report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated she attended the Orange County Sanitation
District State of the District meeting. She indicated that there was no Vector Control
Board meeting this month, but informed residents that there was the discovery of more
mosquitos affected with the West Nile virus and three (3) or four (4) more newly infected
with the virus in Orange County. She also expressed the importance of being careful
and to pay attention to their environment.
Council Member Varipapa reminded residents to celebrate a safe and happy
Halloween.
Council Member Kalmick echoed the sentiments of public speaker Elaine Layne
regarding the Algalita presentation and encouraged residents to attend the Women's
Club of Seal Beach meeting on Saturday, November 16 at 2pm at the Mary Wilson
Library for a presentation and discussion by Algalita regarding floating plastic and more
Additionally, he stated that he attended two important meetings hosted by City staff:
Surfside Sand Replenishment and the San Gabriel River trash issue. Thanked all the
elected representatives for the support in moving these issues forward. Expressed his
gratitude that the City of Huntington Beach and Newport Beach has joined the effort to
support and assist with both issues.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic indicated that she attended the McGaugh Carnival; the ACC-
OC Lunch and Learn on Social Media workshop; the Orange County Sanitation District,
State of the District meeting; and the Orange County Registrar of Voters meeting with
the City Clerk, Deputy City Clerk and Secretary of State Alex Padilla; and provided an
update that the County plan is to have identified all of the Vote Centers by December
2019.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the October 14, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held on
October 14, 2019.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — October 28, 2019 -
Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report — September 30, 2019 — Receive and file.
D. Acceptance of 2019-2020 State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
— Office of Traffic Safety Grant Monies - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6966:1. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach, through the Seal Beach
Police Department, to enter into a contract between the City of Seal Beach and
the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; and, 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.
E. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Los Alamitos Unified School
District and the City of Seal Beach Police Department to Grant Access to
the Surveillance Camera Recording and Live Feed System at McGaugh
Elementary School - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6967 approve the
agreement with the Los Alamitos Unified School District to grant the Seal Beach
Police Department access to the surveillance camera recording and live feed
system at McGaugh Elementary School.
F. Award and Authorize a Construction Contract to Garland/DBS, Inc. for the
Tennis Center Roof Repair Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution
6968: 1. Approve the plans and specifications and contract documents for the
Tennis Center Roof Repair Project (`Project'); and, 2. Approving and awarding
the construction contract to Garland/DBS, Inc., in the amount of $361,199 to
construct the Tennis Center Roof Repair Project pursuant to the exemption from
competitive bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section
3.20.025(D); and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for
construction services to Garland/DBS, Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager
to approve additional work requests in connection with the Project in the
cumulative not to exceed amount of $20,000; and, 5. Authorizing the City
Manager to approve inspection services in connection with the Project in the
cumulative not to exceed amount of $5,000; and, 6. Approving Budget
Amendment BA 20-04-01 allocating $86,199 to the Tennis Center Roof Repair
Project.
G. Authorize Expenditures with Anser Advisory, LLC for Engineering Services
for Pier Base Evaluations (Project CIP BP2001) - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 6969 awarding and authorizing the City Manager to approve
expenditures in the amount of $38,244 to Anser Advisory, LLC for Professional
Services for the Pier Base Evaluations Project (Project CIP BP2001).
H. Authorize Expenditures with TAIT & Associates, Inc., for Engineering
Services for Arterial Street Resurfacing Program Project (CIP ST2003)
Pursuant to On-Call Professional Services Agreement - That the City Council
adopt Resolution 6970 authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures in
the amount of $58,225 to TAIT & Associates, Inc., for the Arterial Road
Resurfacing Program Project (Project CIP ST2003) engineering services.
I. Authorize Participation in the Prop 68 Per Capita Program - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 6971 authorizing the City Manager to submit the
approved resolution to the State for participation in the Proposition 68 Per Capita
Program.
J. Citywide Street Sweeping Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution
6972: 1. Approving and awarding a contract for street sweeping services to
CleanStreet, Inc., in the amount of $523,248 for a three-year term; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract to CleanStreet, Inc.; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the agreement up to two (2)
additional one-year term after its original term; and, 4. Approving Budget
Amendment BA 20-04-03 allocating $25,000 in additional funds for street
sweeping services.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moore
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
IINo items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no Public Hearing items.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no Unfinished/Continued Business items.
NEW BUSINESS
K. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach City Council
amending the City of Seal Beach Municipal Code by modifying Title 9
Chapter 9.60 Building Code - That the City Council receive the staff report and
introduce for the first reading the attached ordinance amending the Seal Beach
Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 by repealing Section 9.60.020 California Codes
Adopted by Reference and Amended and Section 9.60.040 Pool and Spa Code
adopting by reference and amend the California Code of Regulations, Title 24,
Part 2 California Building Code, Part 2.5 California Residential Code, Part 3
California Electrical Code, Part 4 California Mechanical Code, Part 5 California
Plumbing Code and Part 9 California Fire Code and International Pool and Spa
Code; and direct staff to schedule a notice of public hearing prior to the second
reading and adoption of the same.
Assistant City Manager Gallegos introduced Interim Director of Community
Development Steve Fowler who gave a brief overview and introduced Building Official
Ayla Jefferson to summarize the information provided in the staff report. Staff answered
Council Member questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Varipapa, to receive
the staff report and introduce for the first reading the attached ordinance amending the
Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 by repealing Section 9.60.020 California
Codes Adopted by Reference and Amended and Section 9.60.040 Pool and Spa Code
adopting by reference and amend the California Code of Regulations, Title 24,Part 2
California Building Code, Part 2.5 California Residential Code, Part 3 California
Electrical Code, Part 4 California Mechanical Code, Part 5 California Plumbing Code
and Part 9 California Fire Code and International Pool and Spa Code; and direct staff to
schedule a notice of public hearing prior to the second reading and adoption of the
same.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Moore
ABSTAIN: None
IICity Attorney Steele read the title of the Ordinance into the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Dr. Anthony
J. Sotelo at 7:38 p.m. to Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed
session, if deemed necessary.
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