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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2020-05-26Seal Beach, California May 26, 2020 The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. 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 Commander Michael Henderson, Seal Beach Police Department Les Johnson, Community Development Director Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that two (2) supplemental communications were received. Mayor Sustarsic then closed oral communications. CLOSED SESSION A. Conference with Chief of Police and City Attorney regarding potential threats to the security of public facilities and essential public services posed by the spread of the COVID-19 virus pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(a). City Attorney Steele announced that the City Council met in closed session to discuss the item posted on the agenda and indicated that City Council took no reportable action. ADJOURNMEN Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:44 p.m. Gloria D. rper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved. S Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor Attested '_� Gla is . Harpo, City Clerk Seal Beach, California May 26, 2020 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference 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 Commander Michael Henderson, Seal Beach Police Department Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Department Steve Myrter, P.E., Director of Public Works Les Johnson, Director of Community Development Kelly Telford, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Manager Ingram requested to pull Item H to allow staff to briefly summarize some last minute language changes that were revised by the County today. City Clerk Harper announced that three (3) supplemental 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 Varipapa to approve the agenda. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency Review Commander Henderson provided an update on Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency. Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided a Memorial Day recap of "Beach in Motion" activity on the beach. Director of Community Development Les Johnson provided an update on local businesses reopening in Seal Beach. • Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition — Seal Beach Police Department ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that one (1) email communication was received and distributed to Council via email and uploaded to the City's website. City Clerk Harper read the comment into the record. Mayor Sustarsic then 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 all Council Members participated via teleconference and took no reportable action. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram provided information regarding the upcoming Budget Workshops to be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 4 pm and on Thursday, June 4, 2020 with a time to be determined. City Manager Ingram was pleased to announce that the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce featured Grant Tavasci as a hometown hero. Grant Tavasci initially joined the City's Public Works Department team over 11 years ago and continues to show his passion for the community he serves on a daily basis by going above and beyond the call of duty. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Grant has worked closely with the Recreation Department to assist with the delivery of meals to Seal Beach's seniors in need. In addition, throughout the pandemic, Grant has also been instrumental in the development and production of many of the COVID-19 information signs that have been placed throughout the City's public spaces and beaches. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended two Zoom meetings with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to discuss their budget and is pleased to announce that they have a balanced budget without having to increase taxes. She indicated that she attended an Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting where they discussed the positive environmental impacts of some upcoming large projects, noting how conscientious they are of their environmental impacts. Lastly, she reminded residents of the sewer project that will be taking place for the next two years on Westminster Avenue between Seal Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Chica Street. Council Member Moore indicated that the residents of College Park West held a social distancing graduation ceremony for the graduating class of 2020 and thanked the Police Department for leading a parade of cars through the neighborhood. He also thanked City employees who worked over the weekend to notify Seal Beach businesses regarding the Stage 2 reopening guidelines that the Governor's Office approved for the County of Orange. Council Member Varipapa commended the Police and Marine Safety Departments for all of their work over the Memorial Day weekend. He acknowledged how positive and professional Sergeant Nicholas represented the City in the news. Council Member Varipapa also expressed his appreciation to staff for their quick efforts in notifying Stage 2 businesses that they could reopen over the weekend. Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick thanked the Police Department for deploying the extra beach patrol again which included the boardwalk, Main Street, and the beach. He indicated that he attended the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting noting that due to the pandemic they may run into some funding issues; however, at the moment they are able to fund the various projects that have already been submitted, and the work will begin. He also indicated that he attended the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting and provided an update regarding the transformation of the oil drilling area across from Marina Pacifica that includes restoring over 100 acres of wetlands over the next several years. Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick expressed his concerns regarding the long-term and short-term results of having the downtown businesses closed. He stated that he would like to look at a plan that would create some space to promote outdoor dining and noting the challenges; and, create a marketing plan in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce to be agendized at the next Council meeting, in an effort to plan, budget and implement the changes and ideas. Mayor Sustarsic indicated that she attended a Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce webinar and thanked Chamber President Kori Deleon for coordinating the event. She attended a virtual meeting for the Airport Land Use Commission; she participated in a number of Orange County Mayors conference calls, and a Regional' Military Affairs Committee meeting. 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 with exception of Item H which was removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration. A. Approval of the May 5, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session meeting held on May 5, 2020. B. Approval of the May 11, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on May 11, 2020. C. Approval of the May 19, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session meeting held on May 19, 2020. D. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — May 26, 2020 - Ratification. E. Monthly Investment Report — April 30, 2020 - Receive and file. F. A Resolution of the Seal Beach City Council Confirming the Fifth and Sixth Supplemental Orders to the Proclamation of a Local Emergency Issued by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services - That the City Council: 1. Review the current state of local emergency and consider whether to confirm Supplemental Orders Five and Six to the Proclamation of Local Emergency related to the COVID-19 virus, as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7029 at the recommendation of the City Manager and City Attorney. G. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. H. 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Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager the option to execute a professional services agreement amendment to extend the term for another six months after its original term for an additional not -to -exceed amount of $90,000. J. SB 90/State Mandated Cost Reimbursement Claim Preparation Services by Nichols Consulting Agreement for Fiscal Years 2018 — 2021 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7032: 1. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach to enter into a service agreement with Nichols Consulting; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all contracts and proposals, including any necessary extensions or amendments thereof. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR H. Amendment Five to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Cooperative Agreement for FY 2021/2022 — 2023/2024 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7030 approving Amendment Five to the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach for continued participation in the Urban County Program to utilize CDBG program funds for FY 2021/2022 — 2023/2024. Community Development Director Les Johnson provided a brief summary of some language that was revised by the County late this afternoon. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt Resolution 7030 approving Amendment Five to the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach for continued participation in the Urban County Program to utilize CDBG program funds for FY 2021/2022 — 2023/2024. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item H. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING K. Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7033 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Director of Finance/City Treasurer Telford provided a brief presentation regarding the staff report. Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that one (1) email communication was received and distributed to Council via email and uploaded to the City's website. City Clerk Harper read the comment into the record. There were no other comments from the public. Mayor Sustarsic then closed the public hearing. At the request of Council Member Moore, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Telford responded to the emailed comments provided during the public comment period. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick, to adopt Resolution 7033 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year 2020- 2021. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item K. AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council at 7:53 p.m. to Monday, June 8, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Approved. S� . Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor Attested: Gloria D. H r er, City Clerk r loria D. Ha r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach