HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2020-06-22Seal Beach, California
June 22, 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
Phil Gonshak, Police Chief, Seal Beach Police Department
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that no
email 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Gloria D. Harp , City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: C"
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Attested
Gloria D. Harpe City erk
Seal Beach, California
June 22, 2020
The City Council met in regular session at 7:08 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
Phil Gonshak, Police Chief, 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
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
City Clerk Harper announced that seven (7) 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 Massa-Lavitt 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
Chief Gonshak provided an update on Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency and
local protesting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that five (5)
email communications were received and distributed to Council via email and uploaded
to the City's website. 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 highlighted the summer 2020 Recreation Shoreline brochure that
is anticipated to be available on the City's website by the end of the week. The City is
excited for the events and programs that will be offered this summer in a virtual
environment. Some of the advantages to the enhanced website is that staff is able to
make updates in real time, interactive and easy to use, direct links to register, easy to
share on social media and between users, the ability to install the brochure on user
devices, and the ability to use a QR code. Additionally, she thanked Community
Services Coordinator Anthony Nguyen for all his patience, diligence, and creativity in
getting this summer's recreation brochure published. City Manager Ingram encouraged
everyone to take a look at the Shoreline brochure on the Recreation and Community
Services website at www.sealbeachca.gov or request a copy by phone at 562-431-2527
x1 344.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Varipapa indicated that he had no comments.
Council Member Moore indicated that he had no comments.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended an Orange County Vector
Control virtual meeting noting this is a very bad year for mosquitos and to be conscious
of standing water.
Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick indicated he attended the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
meeting noting they are working on a lot of projects and waiting for an opportunity for
the cities along the San Gabriel River to get assistance in cleaning it up. He noted that
he also attended a West -Comm Board meeting to discuss and adopt the FY 2020-2021
budget. Additionally, he stated he met with the President of the Chamber to discuss
how the City can work with the Chamber to help businesses in Seal Beach get back on
their feet.
Mayor Sustarsic stated that she toured Main Street with Congressman Harley Rouda,
Seal Beach Chamber President Kori DeLeon, Community Development Director Les
Johnson and some local businesses to get feedback on the shutdown. She also
indicated that she attended an Orange County Transportation Authority webinar
regarding the Bolsa Chica bridge closure, a Mayor City Selection Committee meeting,
OC Mayors Conference calls, the West Orange County Water Board meeting, an Airport
Land Use Committee meeting, and a Gum Grove Park meeting.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the June 4, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve
the minutes of the Special City Council Budget Workshop held on June 4, 2020.
B. Approval of the June 8, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve
the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on June 8,
2020.
C. Approval of the June 16, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve
the minutes of the Closed Session meeting held on June 16, 2020.
D. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2020) — June 22, 2020 - Ratification.
E. Monthly Investment Report — June 22, 2020 - Receive and file.
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1685 - That the City Council adopt
Ordinance 1685 titled "An Ordinance of the Seal Beach City Council Prohibiting the Use
of Electronic Smoking Devices in Public Parks, on Beaches, and on the Seal Beach
Pier."
G. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Application for Receipt of Local Government
Planning Support Grant Program Funds - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7044
authorizing the application for receipt of local government Planning support grant
program funds.
H. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with B & B Nursery Inc. - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7045: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with B
& B Nursery Inc. for installation of five coastal oak trees in Gum Grove Nature Park in
the amount of 68,498.45; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
agreement.
I. Dixon Resources Unlimited Professional Services Agreement Amendment 1 for On -
Call Support Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7046 to approve and
authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited to extend the agreement term for an
additional 12 months.
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
No items were pulled from the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
J. Public Hearing Regarding Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 19-9, an Appeal of the
Planning Commission's Denial of a CUP to Allow a Type 86 Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) License for the On -Site Tasting of Beer, Wine and Distilled Spirits
at 1101 Pacific Coast Highway - That the City Council hold a de novo hearing
regarding CUP 19-9 and after considering all evidence and testimony presented, adopt
Resolution 7047 approving CUP 19-9 with conditions to allow a Type 86 Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site tasting of beer, wine and distilled spirits
at the Pavilion's supermarket at 1101 Pacific Coast Highway within the Service
Commercial (SC) zoning district.
Senior Planner Steve Fowler provided a comprehensive presentation on the staff report
and addressed Council Member questions.
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. The applicants
were available for any questions. There were no other comments from the public.
Mayor Sustarsic then closed the public hearing.
City Attorney Steele made clarifications regarding policy revisions.
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Kalmick, to adopt
Resolution 7047 approving CUP 19-9 with conditions to allow a Type 86 Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site tasting of beer, wine and distilled spirits
at the Pavilion's supermarket at 1101 Pacific Coast Highway within the Service
Commercial (SC) zoning district.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item J.
AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
City Attorney Steele indicated the City's action on the Condition Use Permit 19-9 is now
final.
K. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; Set
the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21; Reaffirm the previously adopted
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Cost Recovery Schedule to be used for Fiscal Year 2020-21 -
The City Council hold a public hearing to adopt Resolution 7048 which: 1. Adopts the
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and, 2. Sets the
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and, 3. Approves the previously adopted
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Cost Recovery Schedule to be used for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
City Manager Ingram provided a brief background and overview on the process of
finalizing the budget and introduced Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford, who spoke
regarding the challenges of preparing the FY 2020-2021 budget and CIP budget
overview. Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford addressed Council Member
questions.
Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. City Clerk Harper announced that two (2)
email communications were received and distributed to Council via email and uploaded
to the City's website. City Clerk Harper read the comments into the record. There were
no other comments from the public. Mayor Sustarsic then closed the public hearing.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution
7048 which: 1. Adopts the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget; and, 2. Sets the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21; and, 3. Approves
the previously adopted Fiscal Year 2019-20 Cost Recovery Schedule to be used for
Fiscal Year 2020-21.
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
L. Ratification of Sub -Recipient Agreement Between the County of Orange and
the City of Seal Beach for Coronavirus Relief Funds for Necessary Expenditures
Incurred Due to the Public Health Emergency with Respect to COVID-19 - That the
City Council approve Resolution 7049 ratifying a SubRecipient Agreement between the
County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach for coronavirus relief funds to reimburse
the City for necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with
respect to COVID-19.
City Manager Ingram provided background information on the item and introduced
Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford, who provided additional information related to
the relief funds. There were no Council Member questions.
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve
Resolution 7049 ratifying a SubRecipient Agreement between the County of Orange
and the City of Seal Beach for coronavirus relief funds to reimburse the City for
necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to
COVID-19.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item L.
AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
M. Consideration of Establishing and Administering a Seal Beach Small Business
Relief Grant Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7050 approving the
Seal Beach Small Business Relief Grant Program and the distribution of certain CARES
Act funds for economic relief to qualified Seal Beach small businesses.
City Manager Ingram provided introductory comments and introduced Director of
Community Development Johnson, who provided a comprehensive presentation on the
background of the program, eligibility, and grant amounts. Council Member questions
were addressed.
Council Member Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt
Resolution 7050 approving the Seal Beach Small Business Relief Grant Program and
the distribution of certain CARES Act funds for economic relief to qualified Seal Beach
small businesses.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item M.
AYES:
Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Moore, Varipapa
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council at 8:34 p.m. to Monday, July 27, 2020 at
5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
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