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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2020-02-24 Seal Beach, California February 24, 2020 The City Council met in regular session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sustarsic Council Members: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Varipapa 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 Alayna Hoang, Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works Les Johnson, Director of Community Development Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Manager Ingram pulled Item D to allow staff and the City Auditor the opportunity to present the Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Kalmick to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Tobacco Grant Presentation — Sergeant Nick Nicholas ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Ed Hirsch, Nick Bolin, Jeffery Blancq, Elizabeth Kane, Robert Goldberg, and Joyce Ross-Parque. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele had no report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram reminded the public and Council that the third Community Outreach meeting regarding the pool will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm during the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting. City Manager Ingram announced that the Strategic Planning Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 9am located at Fire Station #48 Community Room, with more information to follow. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Varipapa attended the pool workshops, and thanked staff for facilitating the workshops to include community input. He acknowledged the substantial improvements along Main Street in regards to the pavers and noted how good it looks. Additionally, he acknowledged and thanked staff for updating the safety striping around McGaugh School. He thanked staff for meeting with a resident regarding crosswalks in town and noted that he is looking forward to the "Stop, Look, and Wave" campaign. Council Member Moore indicated that he attended the pool workshops and requested that staff look into the electrical options mentioned during public comment as an alternative to natural gas. Additionally, he attended Coffee with a Cop, and thanked Sergeant Nicholas and Sergeant Gray for coordinating and providing great advice. Mayor Pro Tern Kalmick attended the pool workshops and thanked staff for continuing the discussion and providing opportunities for the community to provide feedback. He indicated that a great event was held in his community called Neighbor 4 Neighbor where he was able to complete his CPR recertification class offered by the Seal Beach Lifeguard Department, and encouraged others to do so as well. He indicated he had a meeting with Chief Executive Mark Stanley of the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority regarding the San Gabriel River and the challenges the City continues to face as a result of its proximity to the beach. Council Member Massa-Lavitt attended the pool workshop at McGaugh and was encouraged by the attendance and input provided. She attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting. Additionally, she attended a Vector Control District meeting and provided a mosquito update expressing the importance of removing puddles or standing water. Mayor Sustarsic indicated that she attended the pool workshops and thanked staff and the consultants for coordinating. She indicated that she attended a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, and also met with the Joint Forces Training Base Operations Team to discuss odor complaints. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the February 10, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 10, 2020. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — February 24, 2020 - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report—January 31, 2020 - Receive and file. City Council receive and file the following documents for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019: 1. •• - - . Report on Internal Control (GAS); and, 3. Report. E. FY 19-20 Annual Slurry Seal Program — Award Construction Contract, CIP ST2001 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7005: 1. Approving plans and specifications for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Slurry Seal Program, CIP ST2001; and, 2. Awarding and authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $156,057, waiving minor bid irregularities, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes in a not-to-exceed amount of $15,605; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve payments for inspection and testing services in a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000. F. Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Bolsa Chica Water Well Improvements, CIP WT1603 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7006: 1. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 2. Awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech in a not-to-exceed amount of $278,000 for the Bolsa Chica Water Well Improvements, CIP WT1603. G. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Westberg + White, Inc. for Community Pool Preliminary Design Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7007: 1. Approving Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement dated September 8, 2014 between the City of Seal Beach and Westberg + White, Inc. to increase Consultant's compensation by $88,569 for a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $327,499 for additional Community Pool Preliminary Design Services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1. H. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association forthe Period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021 and, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same - That the Council adopt Resolution 7008: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association (SBMSMA) for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. AYES: NOES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR D. City of Seal Beach Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 - That the City Council receive and file the following documents for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2019: 1. Audit Communication Letter (SAS114); and, 2. Report on Internal Control (GAS); and, 3. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); and, 4. Appropriations (GANN) Limit Final Report. Interim Finance Director Alayna Hoang thanked staff for their support during the audit process and introduced the Engagement Partner Frances Kuo who provided a review of the audit results, the process/phases of the audit, and the auditor's responsibilities. Council Member questions were addressed. Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick to receive and file with the City Council. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business. NEW BUSINESS I. Opposition to the Modified Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) Allocation Methodology Approved by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) - That the City Council approve Resolution 7009 opposing the modified Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation methodology approved on November 7, 2019 by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Community Development Director Les Johnson provided a comprehensive staff report and answered Council Members questions. Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Kalmick to approve Resolution 7009 opposing the modified Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation methodology approved on November 7, 2019 by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:23 p.m. to Monday, March 9, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. 1tIA 1-ALA Gloria D. Harp •r, City erk City of Seal Beach Approved:Sc Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor SEAL e p�C omvic Attested: ' • V '.11t% "z' loria D. Harpe , Cif; 1►'-. ,FR 27 ��-