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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2020-01-13Seal Beach, California January 13, 2020 The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sustarsic Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Alayna Hoang, Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Tom Rowe. Mayor 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): Seal Beach Marine Safety Management 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 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:30 Gloria D. Harpef, City Clerk Approved: Shelly SustarsiU, MayorNQ Attested:/# loria D. H Seal Beach, California January 13, 2020 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sustrasic Council Members: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Chief Phil Gonshak, Seal Beach Police Department Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety/Lifeguard Department Alayna Hoang, Interim 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 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. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt to approve the agenda. AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS Special Recognition for Steve Fowler, Interim Community Development Director Retirement Recognition for Steve Bowles, Police Commander Seal Beach Police Department Citizens Academy Presentation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele reported that prior to the meeting the City Council met in closed session to discuss the items posted on the agenda and indicated that City Council took no reportable action on either item. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram introduced the new Community Development Director Les Johnson. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Varipapa thanked Steve Fowler for his open and proactive approach in his role as Interim Community Development Director. Additionally, he asked Director of Public Works Steve Myrter to provide updates on road construction projects in town. Council Member Moore indicated he attended Chief Gonshak's Swearing-in Ceremony and expressed his appreciation for Commander Steve Bowles service over the years. He indicated that he has been monitoring the City's IT challenges recently and is a big advocate for improving the City's IT overall infrastructure. He requested that the City provide an IT update at the first Council meeting in May. Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting and reminded everyone that they will be tearing down and rebuilding a new pump station here in Seal Beach. She also attended a Vector Control District meeting where she was informed of a new mosquito trap on the market and available for purchase. Additionally, she attended the Water Agency of Orange County meeting where she learned about contamination in the water; however, fortunately for Seal Beach, none has intruded into the City's water supply but they'll continue to monitor. Council Member Massa-Lavitt continues to attend the 10 monthly Leisure World committee meetings that keep her informed and noted she attended Chief Gonshak's Swearing in Ceremony. She thanked Steve Fowler for everything he has done for the City. Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick echoed all sentiments about Steve Fowler and Steve Bowles indicating they are assets we are/were fortunate to have. He gave the community a heads up about projects that the City will be working on this year and encouraged community input. Mayor Sustarsic thanked Steve Fowler for all the help and discussion especially regarding code enforcement. She also thanked Steve Bowles for all his years of service, especially regarding parking and animal control. Additionally, she congratulated Chief Gonshak on his new role and noted she attended his Swearing-in Ceremony. She also noted she attended Breakfast with Santa, attended two Los Alamitos Trustee Area Public Hearing meetings, a mock election at the Orange County Registrar of Voters office and provided an update on vote centers and process; the Advancement Ceremony for Nick Ducich to Brigadier General at the Joint Force Training Base; a meeting with Senator Umberg, and a Seal Beach Magic Club meeting where she received a trophy for the City Council in appreciation for use of the North Seal Beach Center. Mayor Sustarsic thanked Tim Kelsey and Joe Talarico for the revamp of Almond Park and for getting it done so quickly. She also noted that her Council district discretionary funds were used to fund the project. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the December 9, 2019 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session/Regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2019. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — January 13, 2020 - Ratification. C. 2020 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2020 calendar of meeting dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July (13th) and the second meetings in August (24th), November (23rd) and December (28th). D. 2020 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental Agencies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6993 confirming City Council appointments as representatives and alternates to the Intergovernmental Agencies for 2020 and direct the City Clerk to revise and post on the website the 2020 Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806. E. Professional Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for Reimbursable Permit Review and Plan Check Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6994: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. in notto-exceed amount of $85,000 to provide Reimbursable Permit Review and Plan Check Services for a one-year term; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager the option to execute a professional services agreement amendment to extend the agreement up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term. F. 2019 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP SD2001 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6995: 1. Approving the plans and specifications for 2019 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP No. SD2001; and, 2. Awarding a construction contract to G2 Construction, Inc. in the amount of $108,722 to construct the 2019 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP No. SD2001 pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(D); and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the contract with G2 Construction, Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests in the cumulative not -to -exceed amount of $10,872; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve payments for inspection in the cumulative not -to -exceed amount of $10,872. G. Approval of Employment Agreement for Community Development Director - That the City Council adopt Resolution 6996 approving the Employment Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Les Johnson to be the City of Seal Beach Community Development Director effective January 27, 2020 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Varipapa, Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR No 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 There were no new business items. STUDY SESSION H. Community Pool Workshop Assistant City Manager Gallegos introduced the City staff team: Public Works Director Steve Myrter, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Iris Lee, Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey, Interim Community Development Director Steve Fowler, Recreation Manager Tim Kelsey, and City Manager Jill Ingram. Additionally, Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos introduced Frisco White with Westberg and White Architecture, who provided some background information and introduced subject matter experts: Mike Gartland, Aquatic Consultant with Counsilman- Hunsaker; Dustin Alamo with Griffin Construction, Cost/Analysis and Construction Scheduling Consultant; Anna Sarabian with Fieldman Rolapp and Associates providing financial expertise and guidance, Teresa Ho-Hurano with Richard Watson & Gershon providing legal perspective; as well as Kelly Flynn and Gregg Smith from the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. The information provided included the process, draft design concepts, costs/financing, and project schedule. There was general discussion regarding the lease revenue bond, encumbered pool funds, cost/private funding options/sponsorships, potential revenue sources/cost recovery, community outreach, above -ground versus underground and other design concepts. City Manager Ingram indicated her recommendation would be to have the project team discuss what the public outreach might look like and prepare for discussion at the upcoming Budget Workshop and Strategic Planning Workshop to help facilitate Council's critical decision to keep the project moving forward. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:24 p.m. in memory of Seth Eaker and Luster Hauth to Monday, January 27, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. loria D. HarpeVeal ity Clerk � City of Beach Approved:��- Schplly Sustgrsid Mayor Attested: loria D. Harper