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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2021-07-26Seal Beach, California July 26, 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, 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 Ron Roberts, Orange County Fire Authority, Division Chief APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 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 Council Member Sustarsic, 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 ■ Introduction of Water Operator Joseph Santoyo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that one emailed comment and one comment via US mail was received. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Steele had no report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram announced that the City of Seal Beach received its first payment from the new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The first payment was over $2.8 million, which represents 50% of the amount allocated to the City of Seal Beach. The second half is expected to be distributed to the City in July 2022. ARPA provides funding to state and local governments directly for relief for responding to COVID-19. The U.S. Department of Treasury is still issuing guidance on how these funds can be used, so the funds have not been programmed for anything specific as of yet; however, the funds have been set aside in a separate fund. More information is expected in the coming weeks and Finance Director Kelly Telford will plan to give an update on these funds as well as others in a COVID-19 Funding Update Presentation at the August 9, 2021 Council meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa indicated that he attended the Community Pool Ad Hoc Committee meeting. He noted that the Committee talked about past efforts and set the stage for the next meeting. He attended the concert in the park and thought it was well received, and guests appeared to be having a good time. Council Member Massa-Lavitt provided an Orange County Vector Control Board update. West Nile Virus remains tapered in Orange County. She indicated that the Board received a request from the City of Seal Beach regarding a rodent issue at the Pier. OC Vector assessed the issue and will work with City staff to remedy the issue. She indicated that she attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting and noted that the District is moving forward with several projects. She reminded drivers to use caution when traveling between Westminster Blvd and Bolsa Chica Rd as projects continue to be worked on. Council Member Sustarsic indicated that she attended the 4th of July event at Heather Park sponsored by the College Park East Neighborhood Association. She thanked Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Garden Grove Station for participating and giving the children a tour the fire engine. She indicated that she attended the 4t" of July Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) event as well and thanked them for sponsoring a great drive-thru event. She reported that the U.S. Olympic Water Polo team is off to a great start and noted that they are headquartered at the JFTB. She thanked Recreation Coordinator Anthony Nguyen for organizing pick-ups for Food Finders in Edison Gardens. She noted that it is a great idea, as the program helps to eliminate food waste and assists those experiencing food insecurities. Council Member Moore indicated that he and Mayor Kalmick met with Supervisor Foley to discuss the parking issue at the condominiums on Montecito Rd. He noted that there are plans to meet with her again next month in an effort to work with the County to help with parking solutions in the area. He thanked Supervisor Foley and Mayor Kalmick for their assistance in reviewing the parking issue. Mayor Kalmick announced that Congresswoman Steel made the final push, along with the work of the previous Congresspersons and the Surfside community, to receive the appropriation of $15.5 million for sand replenishment. He noted that the appropriations will also help to nourish the beaches in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. He announced that he attended the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting and noted that the Wetlands Restoration project that will be in Seal Beach on the Hellman Ranch property has gotten the initial funding to start the plans for the restoration. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the June 28, 2021 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on June 28, 2021. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022) — July 26, 2021 - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report — June 30, 2021 - Receive and file. D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1689 - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1689 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach 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." E. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building Division Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7172 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for Building Division services. F. Approving and Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Child Abuse Services Team - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7173: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Child Abuse Services Team; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. G. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with NVS, Inc. for the Bolsa Chica Water Well Improvements (WT1603) — Construction Management and Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7174: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc. in a not - to -exceed amount of $260,375 to provide construction management and inspection services for the Bolsa Chica Water Well Improvements (CIP WT1603); and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to the total amount of $20,000 in connection with the Project. H. Notice of Completion for Navy Reservoir External Cathodic Protection System Improvements, CIP WT2107 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7175: 1. Accepting the Navy Reservoir External Cathodic Protection System Improvements, CIP WT2107, by J&L Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $63,927.05; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk -Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project. I. Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Maintenance Services Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7176: 1. Approving and awarding a professional maintenance services agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., in the amount of $60,598.58 to provide HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services for a one-year term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement up to four (4) additional one-year terms after its original term. Jam--Amend-Festa-ss-iFfiGata.Gn--lans-and D grate -Pomades and -Staff G#-€ nansfal Analyst-Gla-ssifiGa* ffise-Special6st Classification a44Z&Greaton Spe lalist Glass tion.- That �the— i l ad��t—R�svlu iQy��7 approviflg--.n 4 A Ca. �n4endment-WA Re ular-Employ la&gifiGat�'F�t--i:ty-ad4iRg-�� 41 Fisc` �iici%A%�ai�1�� rGrro�iinn Cnnri�l t; an Tome- dment %- he -Part T' e Employees Giassif4eat +-Plap-Icy-athe-Gta&&4�C�G-R�fiGe Sp a4 P�FC�f--� des,-a-pd_sstat4s for t o-se-pe-s4k)ns, K. Amendment of a Professional Services Agreement with MV Cheng & Associates for Temporary Finance Staff Needs - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7178 authorizing the City Manager to amend extend an existing Professional Services Agreement with MV Cheng & Associates for a not -to exceed amount of $75,000 for temporary accounting staff needs. L. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association for the Period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 - That the Council adopt Resolution 7179: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association (SBMSMA) for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association. M. Approve the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUS) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7180: 1. Approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 20, 2024; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association. N. Appointment of Barry Curtis as Interim Community Development Director - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7181 approving the appointment of Barry Curtis as Interim Community Development Director. 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 J. Amend Classification Plans and Designate Pay Grades and Status of Financial Analyst Classification, Office Specialist Classification and Recreation Specialist Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7177 approving: 1. An amendment to the Regular Employees Classification Plan by adding the classification of Financial Analyst and Recreation Specialist; and, 2. An amendment to the Part -Time Employees Classification Plan by adding the classification of Office Specialist; and, 3. Pay grades and status for those positions. City Manager Ingram called upon Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford who provided a comprehensive background on the staff report. Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford and City Manager Ingram responded to Council Member questions. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve the agenda. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item J. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: Moore ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING O. Zone Text Amendment 21-1 amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) consistent with State law requirements; and, Introduction for First Reading of Ordinance Amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - That the City Council: 1. Hold a duly noted public hearing; and, 2. Introduce Zone Text Amendment 21-1 and introduce for first reading, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1690, amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 3. Schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1690 for the August 9, 2021 City Council meeting. Interim Director of Community Development Curtis provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and responded to Council Member questions. Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick closed the public hearing. Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Kalmick, to approve the introduction of Zone Text Amendment 21-1 for first reading, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1690, amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and, Schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1690 for the August 9, 2021 City Council meeting. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item O. 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 P. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 "Heron Pointe" - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7182 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 "Heron Pointe." Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7182 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 "Heron Pointe." City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item P. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Q. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 "Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District" - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7183 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 "Seal Beach Blvd/Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District." Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford provided a brief summary of the staff report. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7183 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 "Seal Beach Blvd/Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District." City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item Q. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried R. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 "Pacific Gateway Business Center" - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7184 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 "Pacific Gateway Business Center." Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford provided a brief summary of the staff report. Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt Resolution 7184 approving the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 "Pacific Gateway Business Center." City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item R. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried S. Formation of Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7185: 1. Approving the Articles of Incorporation and Initial Bylaws for the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation and directing the City Clerk to file the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State; and, 2. Appoint the initial five members of the Board of Directors. City Attorney Steele provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and responded Council Member questions. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic to adopt Resolution 7185 approving the Articles of Incorporation and Initial Bylaws for the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation and directing the City Clerk to file the Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State; and, to appoint the initial five members of the Board of Directors; and direct staff to determine the solicitation process for appoint the initial Board of Directors. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item S. AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried T. Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Seal Beach Municipal Code 8.20.015 Head in Parking Only — Council Member Moore requested discussion of this item, and there was Council consensus at the May 24, 2021 Council meeting, to direct staff to bring this item back to Council for discussion. That the City Council consider the proposed amendments to the City's "head in" parking regulations and: 1. Adopt Ordinance 1691 providing an exception to "head in" parking requirements for certain vehicles parked in beach parking lots; or, 2. Provide alternate direction to staff. Police Chief Gonshak provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and responded to Council Member questions. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic to approve for introduction and the first reading of Ordinance 1691 of the City of Seal Beach to amend Chapter 8.20 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to amend Regulations for `Head in' Parking in the City Beach Parking Lots and to schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1691 for the August 9, 2021 City Council Meeting. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item T. AYES: Kalmick, Sustarsic, Moore NOES: Varipapa, Massa-Lavitt ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. in memory of Iconic Seal Beach surfboard maker and owner of Harbour Surfboards Rich Harbour, and also Seal Beach resident and former Sun Newspaper Editor Dixie Redfearn, to Monday, August 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Approved: Joe Kalmick, Mayor Attested: Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach