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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2021-06-28Seal Beach, California June 28, 2021 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:03 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, Chief of Police Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department Les Johnson, Director of Community Development Kelly Telford, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk Justin Truhill, Orange County Fire Authority, Battalion Chief Iris Lee, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer ^ APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES City Clerk Harper announced that seven (7) 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 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, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency Review • Swearing -In of New Police Officers — Pre-recorded • Recognition of Motor Officer Cory Montgomery for being recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for DUI Arrests • Naval Weapons Station Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction Request ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ._ Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that no email communications were received. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele reported that prior to the meeting the 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 announced that Community Development Director Les Johnson will be retiring after nearly thirty years of public service. She congratulated Johnson and indicated that he had a significant impact in the City, especially during a global pandemic, and will be missed. Additionally, Community Development Director Johnson thanked his staff, the Executive Team, the Council, the City Manager, and his colleagues for their hard work and support. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Massa-Lavitt provided an Orange County Vector Control Board update. She indicated that the Orange County Sanitation District is moving forward with several large projects. Council Member Moore indicated that he attended a Golden Rain Foundation Iu! recognition dinner for the leadership team. He thanked the City for getting the senior shuttle program reinstituted for Leisure World residents and thanked the Community Services Department for repaving the basketball court in Edison Park. Additionally, he wished Community Development Director Johnson well with his future endeavors and thanked him for his service over the past year. Council Member Sustarsic thanked Community Development Director Johnson for all his service over the past year, especially with issues regarding code enforcement. She thanked Police Chief Gonshak for his 16 months of COVID-19 updates, and also thanked the Public Works Department regarding 1-405 updates. Additionally, she indicated that she attended Gordon Shanks memorial service, a Los Alamitos Unified School District Working Group meeting, and a Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting where they announced they will be hosting the 4th of July fireworks event. Council Member Sustarsic reported that she was introduced to the new United States Olympic Water Polo team and announced that Seal Beach resident Rachael Fattal was selected to join the team — she wished them the best of luck. She also announced the return of the Huntington Beach Pacific Air Show the first weekend in October. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa wished Community Development Director Johnson all the best and indicated his appreciation for all he did for the community and enjoyed getting to know him. Mayor Kalmick congratulated Community Development Director Johnson on his retirement noting although his tenure was short, his impact was tremendous here at the City. He mentioned the importance of firework safety and to be safe while celebrating the 4th of July holiday. He noted that he attended the open house ceremony for the new contract for the firefighting helicopters funded by Southern California Edison which included a demonstration. He indicated that each helicopter can carry 3,000 gallons of fire retardant or water and can make a serious impact on a fire. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the June 14, 2021 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on June 14, 2021. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2021) — June 28, 2021 - Ratification C. Monthly Investment Report— May 31, 2021 - Receive and file. D. Authorizing an Application for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Grant for Sewer Pump Station #35 Improvement Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7168 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Defense Community Infrastructure Program grant funding application for Sewer Pump Station #35 Improvement Project. E. Approving, Authorizing and Supporting the Change to Jurisdictional Status of the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach to Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7169 approving, authorizing, and supporting the change to the jurisdictional status of the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach to Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction. F. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7170 approving the FY 2021-22 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. 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 No items were removed from the consent calendar. PUBLIC HEARING G. Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Threshold for Public Works Contracts and Adjusting the City Manager's Contract Authority for the Acquisition of Goods and Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7171: 1. Confirming the adjustment of bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $36,514 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $36,514 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384. Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Lee provided a comprehensive background on the staff report. There were no Council Member questions. Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to adopt Resolution 7171: 1. Confirming the adjustment of bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $36,514 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract, for the U acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $36,514 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item G. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried H. Zone Text Amendment 21-2 Amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code regarding Regulations for the Placement of Flags and Flagpoles on Residential Properties - That the City Council: 1. Hold a duly noticed public hearing, and; 2. Introduce Zone Text 21-2 for first reading and waive further reading of Ordinance 1689, amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code regarding Regulations for the Placement of Flags and Flagpoles on Residential Properties and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and; 3. Schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1689 for the July 26, 2021 City Council meeting. Community Development Director Les Johnson introduced Interim Senior Planner Barry Curtis who provided comprehensive background information on the staff report. There was general discussion regarding amending the language in the Ordinance and Council Member questions were addressed. Amended language: Flags/Flagpoles. Each site may contain no more than one ground - mounted flagpole not to exceed 25 feet in height above grade with a maximum of two flags displayed on the flagpole, and not more than one wall -mounted flag. No flag shall exceed 15 square feet in size. Flags shall not contain commercial copy. This section shall also apply to flags on temporary flagpoles. Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick closed the public hearing. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Mayor Pro Varipapa, to approve as amended the introduction of Zone Text 21-2 for first reading and waive further reading of Ordinance 1689, amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code regarding Regulations for the Placement of Flags and Flagpoles on Residential Properties and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and to schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1689 for the July 26, 2021 City Council meeting. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item H. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS 1. Local Coastal Program - Update Community Development Director Les Johnson provided a brief history on the item and introduced Project Manager Chris Johnson and Noelle Stelle from Michael Baker International who provided a comprehensive project status update on the Local Coastal Program. Council Members provided feedback and questions were addressed. ADJOURNMENT ,^ Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:15 p.m. to Monday, July 26, 2021 (the July 12, 2021 meeting has been cancelled), at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Approved: Joe Kalmick, Mayor I� I Hare , City Clerk City eal Beach u u