HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2021-09-27Seal Beach, California
September 27, 2021
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:01 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
Barry Curtis, Interim Director of Community Development
Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Ron Roberts, Orange County Fire Authority, Division Chief
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Anthony Nguyen, Recreation Specialist
Saul Martinez, Recreation Specialist
Julia Clasby, Police Lieutenant
Victor Ruiz, Canine Officer
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
City Clerk Harper announced that three (3) 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. Additionally, City Clerk
Harper indicated that there was a revision to the title of Resolution 7199 noting the City
Clerk title was inadvertently omitted when the agenda was published.
Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the
agenda.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the agenda.
AYES:
Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Introduction of Recreation Specialists Anthony Nguyen and Saul Martinez
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation — October 3-9, 2021
• Water Professionals Appreciation Week Proclamation — October 2-10, 2021
• K9 Unit Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that three (3)
emailed comments were received and distributed to Council via email and uploaded to
the City's website. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. City Clerk Harper
indicated that one caller joined the meeting. The caller had technical issues and was
unable to offer public comments.
TY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele had no items to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram had no items to report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Sustarsic reported that she attended the Beach Access Mat Ribbon
Cutting and thanked staff for coordinating the event. Additionally, she attended a Joint
Los Alamitos Unified School District/City of Seal Beach meeting, an Airport Land Use
Commission meeting, and lastly, she indicated that she met with two constituents
regarding the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center regarding various concerns.
Council Member Moore had no comments.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that she attended an Orange County Vector
Control District meeting and noted that the 80's mosquito is exploding and increasing its
population, and many are suffering from it. She encouraged everyone to look for standing
water including pools and call Vector Control if you want to have your home inspected.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa indicated that he attended the Joint Los Alamitos Unified School
District/City of Seal Beach meeting and noted that there was a great deal of discussion
regarding McGaugh Elementary School.
Mayor Kalmick indicated that he attended an Orange County Fire Authority meeting and
noted there were a great deal of activities going on at the Authority. He also attended the
monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting. He announced that the River's End Park is
now open and that he observed a lot of folks using the amenities. He noted that there is
a map of the Rivershed worth viewing while visiting the new park.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to approve
the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the September 13, 2021 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on
September 13, 2021.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2022) — September 27, 2021 -
Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report — August 31, 2021 - Receive and file
D. Approving and Authorizing Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3253 with Orange
County Transportation Authority for Senior Mobility Program - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7198: 1. Approving Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3253 with
Orange County Transportation Authority to Senior Mobility Program; and, 2. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3253.
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
There were no public hearing items.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
E. Repeal of Local Commercial Eviction Moratorium - That the City Council adopt
Urgency Ordinance 1691-U, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach Repealing the Emergency Moratorium on the Eviction of Commercial
Tenants for Non -Payment of Rent Due to COVID-19 Financial Hardships and "No -Fault"
Commercial Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.
City Attorney Steele provided a comprehensive background on the staff report. There
were no Council Member questions.
Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa, to adopt
Urgency Ordinance 1691-U, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Seal Beach Repealing the Emergency Moratorium on the Eviction of Commercial
Tenants for Non -Payment of Rent Due to COVID-19 Financial Hardships and "No -Fault"
Commercial Evictions and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item E.
AYES:
Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
F. Fifth Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement - That the City
Council approve Amendment Number 5 to the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
City Attorney Steele provided a comprehensive background on the staff report. Council
Member Moore expressed his concerns regarding the increase of the City Manager's
salary. Mayor Kalmick and Council Member Massa-Lavitt expressed their support of
City Manager Ingram.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve
Amendment Number 5 to the City Manager's Employment Agreement.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item F.
AYES:
Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt
NOES:
Moore
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
G. Amendments to Executive Management Employment Agreements - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7199 approving amendments to existing executive
management employees' employment agreements to provide a salary increase for
executive management employees of 3.6% effective July 1, 2021, and approving other
specified amendments to the Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Director of
Finance/City Treasurer, Director of Public Works, Chief of Police, and Marine Safety
Chief Employment Agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
amendments.
City Manager Ingram provided a comprehensive background on the staff report. There
were no Council Member comments or questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt
Resolution 7199 approving amendments to existing executive management employees'
employment agreements to provide a salary increase for executive management
employees of 3.6% effective July 1, 2021, and approving other specified amendments
to the Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Director of Finance/City Treasurer, Director of
Public Works, Chief of Police, and Marine Safety Chief Employment Agreements and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendments.
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
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m., to Monday, October 11,
2021, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Approved:
J almick, Mayor
Attested:
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_ D. Har er, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach