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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2021-01-11Seal Beach, California January 11, 2021 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Kalmick Council Members: Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt Absent: None City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Philip L. Gonshak, Police Chief, Seal Beach Police Department Joe Bailey, Chief, 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 Ron Roberts, Orange County Fire Authority, Fire Chief Iris Lee, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Joe Talarico, Maintenance Services Supervisor/City Arborist APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Manager Ingram pulled Item I to allow staff to present and provide an additional opportunity for community outreach. City Clerk Harper announced that five (5) supplemental communications were received after 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 Varipapa, to approve the agenda. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency Review ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kalmick 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. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele indicated that prior to the meeting City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the one item posted on the agenda and indicated the City Council took no reportable action. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram had no items to report. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Moore thanked Public Works Director Steve Myrter and Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Iris Lee for conducting the webinar regarding Item I on tonight's agenda. He also thanked City Arborist Joe Talarico and the Public Works Department for handling several requests regarding landscaping in College Park West. Council Member Sustarsic thanked staff for the webinar regarding Item I as well. She also indicated that she attended a "Health Experts Talk Vaccine" webinar that she found very interesting. She thanked City Arborist Joe Talarico and the Public Works team for tending to a tree in a parkway, and indicated that she received a letter from a resident with all positive things to say about the work and the clean-up. Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended an Orange County Sanitation District meeting and provided an update regarding wastewater surveillance and traces of COVID-19 and indicated that there is an official study taking place. She also explained that the Sanitation District is preparing for an interim food waste receiving facility. Additionally, she indicated that the Westminster Avenue/Seal Beach Boulevard project is partially complete. She also reported that she attended an Orange County Vector Control District meeting and that mosquitos are dormant; however, winter work is ongoing. She spoke in favor of Item I, indicating it is important to find funding for the area along Westminster, Seal Beach Boulevard, and the channel. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa thanked the Public Works Department for the seamless repaving of the CVS and Pavilions parking lot over the holidays. Mayor Kalmick had no comments. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Item I pulled for separate consideration. A. Approval of the December 14, 2020 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on December 14, 2020. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2021) — January 11, 2021 - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report — November 30, 2020 - Receive and File. D. 2021 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2021 calendar of meeting dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July (12th) and the second meetings in August (23rd), November (22nd), and December (27th). E. 2021 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental Agencies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7101 confirming City Council appointments as representatives and alternates to the Intergovernmental Agencies for 2021 and direct the City Clerk to revise and post on the website the 2021 Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806. F. Award to and Authorize Execution of a Public Works Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for FY2019-2020 Traffic Signal Modification Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7102: 1. Approving plans, specifications, and contract documents for the FY 2019-2020 Traffic Signal Modification Project; and, 2. Approving and awarding a public works agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., in the amount of $241,658, waive minor bid irregularities, and reject all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the public works agreement to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $25,000 and inspection services up to $25,000 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not -to -exceed amount of $50,000. G. Agreement with CivicStone, Inc. to Administer the CDBG Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7103 approving a professional services agreement with CivicStone, Inc. ("CivicStone") for the administration of the FY 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Program and providing the option for the same professional services to be conducted for fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23. H. Authorization to Approve Payment for the Emergency Water System Repairs and Dispensing with Public Bidding Requirements for the Lampson Avenue Water System Repair Project EM2101 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7104 to: 1. Confirm that the emergency repairs of the City's public water system in the vicinity of Almond Avenue and Daffodil Circle were of urgent necessity for the immediate preservation of life, health, and property; and, 2. Approve Budget Amendment BA 21- 07-01 in the amount of $56,397.60 for emergency repairs of the City's public water system in the vicinity of Almond Avenue and Daffodil Circle, Project EM2101; and, 3. Ratify the Purchase Order Contract with Valverde Construction, Inc. for the emergency water system repairs in the vicinity of Almond Avenue and Daffodil Circle, without advertising for bids, in an amount not to exceed $56,397.60, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order; and, 4. Accept the emergency repairs of the City's public water system in the vicinity of Almond Avenue and Daffodil Circle by Valverde Construction in the amount of $56,397.60, and, 5. Direct the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder within ten (10) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention in the amount of $2,820 thirty-five (35) days following the filing of the Notice of Completion. J. Police Pursuit Vehicle #14 Replacement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7106: 1. Approving Budget Amendment #BA 21-07-02 to recognize revenue from insurance recoveries totaling $35,000, transfer $58,003 from the General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund and appropriate $58,003 for the purchase of the replacement vehicle; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase and up -fitting of Police Pursuit Vehicle #14 replacements and equipment for a total cost of $58,003, pursuant to the purchasing procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve all necessary agreements and expenditures for the new vehicle, equipment and payment of all state taxes and fees required for vehicle delivery and equipment purchases, up to the total cost of $58,003. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried oil. 11 .. ■ • -_ - ,,. ■_FAW - .N—e J. Police Pursuit Vehicle #14 Replacement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7106: 1. Approving Budget Amendment #BA 21-07-02 to recognize revenue from insurance recoveries totaling $35,000, transfer $58,003 from the General Fund to the Vehicle Replacement Fund and appropriate $58,003 for the purchase of the replacement vehicle; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase and up -fitting of Police Pursuit Vehicle #14 replacements and equipment for a total cost of $58,003, pursuant to the purchasing procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve all necessary agreements and expenditures for the new vehicle, equipment and payment of all state taxes and fees required for vehicle delivery and equipment purchases, up to the total cost of $58,003. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR I. Authorizing an Application for the California Drought, Water Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All of 2018 (Proposition 68) Grant Funding for the Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail Development Park - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7105 authorizing the City Manager to submit a California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All of 2018 (Proposition 68) grant funding application for the Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail Development Park. Public Works Director Steve Myrter provided a comprehensive presentation on the staff report. Council Members questions were answered. There was general discussion on funding and percentage to be contributed. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to adopt Resolution 7105 authorizing the City Manager to submit a California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All of 2018 (Proposition 68) grant funding application for the Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail Development Park. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item I. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no Public Hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS K. Approving a Eucalyptus Tree Permit to Remove Eucalyptus Trees for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project, CIP ST1811 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7099: 1. Approving an Eucalyptus Tree Permit to remove three (3) eucalyptus trees as part of the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project, CIP ST1811, pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 9.40.20, and to plant six (6) new eucalyptus trees; and, 2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to issue the Eucalyptus Tree Permit. Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Iris Lee provided a comprehensive presentation on the staff report. Council Member questions were addressed. Council Members thanked the Seal Beach Tree Committee for their review and approval. Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa, to adopt Resolution 7099: 1. Approving an Eucalyptus Tree Permit to remove three (3) eucalyptus trees as part of the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project, CIP ST1811, pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 9.40.20, and to plant six (6) new eucalyptus trees; and, 2. Authorizing the Director of Public Works to issue the Eucalyptus Tree Permit. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item K. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS There were no New Business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of former Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens at 8:08 p.m. to Monday, January 25, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. oria D. Ha er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Joe Kalmick, Mayor Attested: loria D. Ha per, City Clerk