HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2019-10-14 Seal Beach, California
October 14, 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.
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: Oil, gas and mineral rights beneath City-owned 10th Street parking lot
City Negotiator(s): City Attorney and City Manager
Negotiating Party: Beach Oil Minerals, LLC
Under Negotiations: Proposed lease price and terms of payment
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— Initiation of Litigation
Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)
One (1) potential case
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:25 p.m.
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Seal Beach, California
October 14, 2019
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Massa-Lavitt 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
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
Staff requested to add a presentation by Jason Dadakis, the Executive Director of
Water Quality and Technical Resources from the Orange County Water District as a
result of the LA Times article published last week.
City Clerk Harper read into the record that five (5) 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 Massa-Lavitt to approve
the agenda.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Orange County Water District Update
• OC Bike Loop Update (OCTA)
• Gum Grove Park Update (OCFA)
• Fire Prevention Week— October 6th— 12th
• Turkey Trot Event Update by Applicant Stever Rapp
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Dr. Jody Roubanis, Rob
Jahncke, Joyce Ross-Parque, Lisa Johnston, Blair Patrini, Jeannette Andruss, and
Bruce Bennett. 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 on any item.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram thanked the City Council for their ongoing support in allowing staff
to conduct a staff development day on Columbus Day every year. She expressed her
gratitude to staff for such a great day and enjoyed the teamwork that was exuded
throughout the day.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Varipapa had no comments.
Council Member Kalmick commented on how well Staff Development Day was run. He
noted how important these events are and the great staff collaboration. He stated that
he attended an all-day symposium in Irvine regarding planning and implementing
resilient solutions in Coastal California and the science of sea level rise. Additionally,
stated that he attended two important meetings hosted by City staff: Surfside Sand
Replenishment and the San Gabriel River trash issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic thanked the Orange County Water District for the water
update. She also thanked Jeannette Andruss for the information on the McGaugh
Carnival. Additionally, she indicated that she attended the Joint Forces Training Base,
"Meet the Pilots and Crews event;" the Seal Beach Community Performing Arts
Association performance; the Cypress Women's Conference; and, the Regional Military
Affairs meeting.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated she attended the monthly Vector Control Board
meeting and expressed the importance of being aware of the contamination of
mosquitos. She also indicated that she attended the Orange County Sanitation District
meeting and provided an update on the equipment they recently purchased.
Mayor Moore responded to a comment made during oral communications regarding
water contamination in Los Alamitos. He referred to the Orange Council Water District
presentation at the beginning of the meeting that verified that the City's water is not
contaminated. He also indicated that he attended the Edison Park Garden clean-up and
thanked staff for coordinating the event. Additionally, he stated that he attended the
town hall meeting regarding parking enforcement in Leisure World; an AES Power Plant
meeting and arranged a Meet and Greet with AES representatives scheduled for
Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 11 am-1 pm at Edison Park. Mayor Moore thanked
staff for a great Staff Development Day; thanked Council Member Sustarsic and Council
Member Kalmick for their teamwork at Staff Development Day; and, announced that the
City Council team won and received a trophy for completing the Marshmallow
Challenge.
While David Spitz modeled the Seal Beach Police Department Pink Patch t-shirts, City
Manager Ingram mentioned that the shirts were worn by the majority of staff at the Staff
Development Day and noted that all proceeds from the purchase of the t-shirts will go to
support breast cancer awareness. Additionally, she noted that Senior Community
Services Officer Dominic Sarabia designed and promotes the cause annually.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve
the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the September 23, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held on
September 23, 2019.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — October 14, 2019 - Ratification.
C. Quarterly Report of City Manager Authorized Contracts - That the City Council
receive and file the report.
D. Acceptance of 2019-2020 State of California Board of State and Community
Corrections Mental Health Training Grant - That the City Council adopt Resolution
6961 : 1 . Approving an agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the State of
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) to provide grant funding
for the Seal Beach Police Department Detention Center for mental health education;
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. Professional Services Agreement with Rabben/Herman Design Office, Ltd. for
Main Street Improvements Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6962
111 awarding and authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement with Rabben/Herman Design Office, Ltd., in the amount of $130,465 for the
Main Street Improvements Program.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were removed from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
F. Small Wireless Facility and Eligible Facility Permit Application Fee
Establishment - That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 6963
amending the FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule to include the Wireless
Communications Facility fee schedule for small wireless facility and eligible facility
permits.
City Manager Ingram introduced Public Works Director Steve Myrter who introduced the
Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer who summarized the information
provided in the staff report. Staff answered Council Member questions.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Moore closed oral
communications.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Varipapa, to hold a public hearing and
adopt Resolution 6963 amending the FY 2019-2020 Cost Recovery Schedule to include
the Wireless Communications Facility fee schedule for small wireless facility and eligible
facility permits.
AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
G. Amendment No. 4 to the Agreement with Energy Tubulars, Inc. for Business
Financial Assistance - That the City Council hold a public hearing regarding an
Amendment to the Economic Development Subsidy between the City of Seal Beach
and Energy Tubulars, Inc., which would extend the agreement to October 31, 2024; and
after considering all evidence and testimony presented at the hearing, adopt Resolution
6964, approving the Amendment and authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute the Amendment.
City Manager Ingram introduced the Director of Finance, Vikki Beatley who summarized
the information provided in the staff report. Staff answered Council Member questions.
Council Member Kalmick recused himself as he had a previous relationship with the
owners of Energy Tubulars.
Mayor Moore opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Moore closed oral
communications.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Varipapa, to hold a
public hearing regarding an Amendment to the Economic Development Subsidy
between the City of Seal Beach and Energy Tubulars, Inc., which would extend the
agreement to October 31, 2024; and after considering all evidence and testimony
presented at the hearing, adopt Resolution 6964, approving the Amendment and
authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Amendment.
AYES: Varipapa, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Kalmick
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 9:02 p.m. to Monday,
October 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
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