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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2020-03-09Seal Beach, California March 9, 2020 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Varipapa 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 Kelly Telford, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager 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 Clerk Harper read into the record that six (6) 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 Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS City Manager Ingram formally introduced the new Director of Finance/City Treasurer Kelly Telford and recognized Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer Alayna Hoang for her diligent leadership, hard work, dedication, and unwavering contributions to the City. • Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Mid -Year Budget Review — Finance Manager Alayna Hoang • Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 1-405 Project Update - 1-405 Project Outreach Manager Chris Boucly and Jeff Mills, OCTA's Program Manager ORL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Robert Goldberg, Bruce Bennett, and Joyce Ross-Parque. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele reported that prior to the meeting City Council met in closed session to discuss the one item on the posted agenda and indicated that City Council voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to join an effort led by the City of Torrance to engage the Southern California Edison Company regarding a substantial amount of under paid and under collected utility user tax revenues, subject to a limit of $15,000 for City expenditures, without further City Council approval. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram indicated that staff is actively preparing and monitoring the anticipated weather conditions and will continue to do so throughout the week. She announced that Seal Beach Lifeguard tryouts will be held Saturday, March141h at 8am for those interested. Additionally, she indicated that the sand berm removal is expected to begin on east beach next week and anticipate the removal will be complete within two weeks, unless unforeseen weather conditions arise. City Manager Ingram noted that the community pool project team is evaluating all feedback received from public outreach and anticipate providing Council an analysis at a City Council meeting in April. She thanked Council and the Executive Team for another successful Strategic Planning Workshop; noted that the final report from the facilitator should be received within the next several weeks; and, the report will be made available to the public. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Varipapa indicated that he attended the Strategic Planning Workshop and the Los Alamitos State of the City Address. He expressed an interest in discussing debt financing options at a future date. Council Member Moore had nothing to report. Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick stated that he attended the Strategic Planning Workshop and thanked everyone involved in the coordination of the workshop. He noted that the workshop was presented in a way for everyone to understand and as a result Council was able to establish achievable goals. Additionally, he discussed the idea of possible implementation of eliminating foam and plastic products that are polluting our environment. Council Member Massa-Lavitt stated that she attended an Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee hearing and noted concerns about contamination found in the water table. She encouraged the students in the audience that may have an interest in science to look at Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) regarding contamination of the water table and possible internships with the Water District. Mayor Sustarsic thanked the representatives from the Orange County Transportation Authority for the update. She indicated that she attended the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting and met with Naval Weapons Station personnel to discuss land use issues. Additionally, she indicated that she attended the Strategic Planning Workshop; Los Alamitos State of the City Address; met with the Cub Scouts, who interviewed her on the role of an elected official; and, attended the 10th anniversary celebration of the USS Dewey, which was commissioned in Seal Beach 10 years ago. Lastly, she announced her participation on a conference call with the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) for State and Local Officials with the President of the University of California system and former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, who provided information on precautions and procedures related to the Coronavirus. She announced that Coffee with a Cop will be held at the Seal Beach Tennis Center on March 16`n from 5:30-7pm. Additionally, she noted that the 2020 Census will begin April 15t and that a mailer will be sent out to residents, between April 12th-20thwith an invitation to complete a questionnaire online or by phone with the hope that everyone will respond online. Mayor Sustarsic confirmed with the Director of Public Works that the City's wells are in good condition and tested on a regular basis and there is no impact or concern regarding PFAS or PFOS substances at this time. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the February 24, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 24, 2020. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — March 9, 2020 - Ratification. C. Notice of Completion for 2019 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP SD2001 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7010: 1. Accepting the 2019 Environmental Cleanup Program Project CIP SD2001 by G2 Construction, Inc., in the contract amount of $113,970.00; 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 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project. D. Approval of Employment Agreement for Director of Finance/City Treasurer - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7011: 1. Approving the Employment Agreement _ between the City of Seal Beach and Kelly Telford to be the City of Seal Beach Director of Finance/City Treasurer effective March 9, 2020; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. E. Approval of Employment Agreement for Chief of Police Philip L. Gonshak - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7012: 1. Approving the Executive Employment Agreement effective December 1, 2019 between the City of Seal Beach and Philip L. Gonshak as the City of Seal Beach Chief of Police; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa 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. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Keith Hall, long-time Seal Beach Police Department Volunteer in Policing (V&at9 p. . to Monday, March 23, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session,d n cessary. Gloria D. Harp ,City Cle City of Seal Beach Approved: Shelly Su4tarsic, Mayor OF_ SEA�Ara. D. Hafper, City Clerk