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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" helly Sustarsic, Mayor 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. loria D. Harpgr, City-ewrk City of',Seal Beach ca• Approved: Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor_` T" Attested:, r a loria D. Harp , C Jerk