HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2021-12-13Seal Beach, California
December 13, 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 Gonshak, Police Chief
Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department
Alexa Smittle, 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
Lauren Barich, Management Analyst
Sean Sabo, Management Analyst
Erika Halberg, Recreation Specialist
Erik Tittle, Police Officer
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.
Council Member Moore 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, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt, Varipapa
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Recognition of Planning Commissioner Ronde Winkler
• Retirement Recognition for Police Officer Eric Tittle
• Introduction of Management Analyst Lauren Barich
• Introduction of Management Analyst Sean Sabo
• Introduction of Recreation Specialist Erika Halberg
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update
PUBLIC HEARING (Item S) was conducted at 7:32pm due to legal requirements)
S. First Public Hearing for Review of City Council District Boundaries - That the City
Council conduct a public hearing and: 1. Designate two (2) members of the City Council
as a subcommittee to review 2020 census data and the boundaries of City Council
districts and report back to the City Council as to whether those boundaries should be
adjusted based on new Census data or other factors; and, 2. Authorize the City Manager
to engage a consultant or service to provide population analysis of the 2020 Census data.
City Attorney Steele provided a comprehensive background of the staff report.
Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt and Council Member Sustarsic volunteered to represent
the City Council as a subcommittee to review 2020 census data and the boundaries of
the City Council districts. There was consensus to appoint a subcommittee consisting of
Council Member Sustarsic and Council Member Massa-Lavitt.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to 1.
Designate two (2) members of the City Council as a subcommittee to review 2020 census
data and the boundaries of City Council districts and report back to the City Council as to
whether those boundaries should be adjusted based on new Census data or other factors;
and, 2. Authorize the City Manager to engage a consultant or service to provide
population analysis of the 2020 Census data.
Deputy City Clerk Engstrom took a roll call vote to approve Item S.
AYES:
Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. Deputy City Clerk Engstrom announced that
there was one (1) emailed comment received. There were no callers on the line wishing
to speak. 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 two items posted on the agenda and indicated the City Council
took no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram introduced Republic Services Municipal Relationship Manager
Manny Gouveia, who provided an update on the ongoing trash pick-up delays related to
the unanticipated work stoppage.
City Manager Ingram announced that Finance Director/City Treasurer Telford has
decided to move out of state and will be leaving the City of Seal Beach. She thanked
Kelly for her leadership and dedicated service to the City of Seal Beach over the past two
years. Director of Finance/City Treasurer Telford thanked the City Manager, Executive
Management Team, and her staff for their support.
City Manager Ingram announced that City Hall and the Public Works Yard will be closed
for the holidays beginning December 23, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
Additionally, she wished the Council, staff, and the community a safe, healthy, and Happy
Holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Moore thanked Assistant City Manager Gallegos for all the Republic
Services trash and recycling service updates. He indicated that he participated in a
redistricting meeting and a Leisure World meeting noting he enjoyed talking with the
residents. Additionally, he participated in the Seal Beach Christmas parade noting that
he had a wonderful time. Council Member Moore wished City staff, Council Members,
and residents Happy Holidays and Happy New Year.
Council Member Sustarsic indicated that she attended the Veteran's Day ceremony and
thanked the Lion's Club for a wonderful ceremony and Captain Sharkey for the helicopter
that flew over during the ceremony. Additionally, she attended an Orange County Library
Advisory Board meeting where they reported on all the resources available on the
www.ocpl.org website noting the large e -library that is available. Council Member
Sustarsic also attended a Los Alamitos Unified School District Working Group meeting
and their State of the District, a Port of Long Beach boat tour where they discussed the
state of operations at the Port and thanked Mayor Garcia. She also attended a Regional
Military Affairs meeting, an Airport Land Use Committee meeting, the Seal Beach
Christmas Parade, and a College Park East Neighborhood Association snow event.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa indicated that he attended the Los Alamitos Unified School
District Working Group meeting and the Port of Long Beach boat tour and thanked Mayor
Garcia. Additionally, he attended the Seal Beach Christmas Parade and thanked all the
volunteers, City staff, Lion's Club, Police Department, and Fire Department. He wished
everyone a happy, safe, and healthy Holiday and New Year.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt had nothing to report.
Mayor Kalmick indicated that he attended the Port of Long Beach boat tour and noted
that he had the opportunity to speak to Mayor Garcia and have plans to work together on
the San Gabriel River trash issue. He attended an Orange County Fire Authority meeting
and is hopeful that there will be a lowering or ease of increases in the cash contract costs.
Additionally, he attended a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
meeting, an Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, and the
groundbreaking ceremony for the new proposed Veteran's Cemetery in Anaheim Hills.
Mayor Kalmick wished everyone a happy and safe Holiday and a better year in 2022.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Approving and Authorizing a Resolution in Support of the City of Seal Beach
Remaining in the Same Congressional District as Huntington Beach and Newport
Beach - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7218: 1. Requesting the California
Citizens Redistricting Commission include the City of Seal Beach, California in the same
Congressional District as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach; and, 2. Authorizing the
Mayor to sign a letter to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission in support of the
resolution.
Assistant City Manager Gallegos provided a comprehensive background on the staff
report and responded to Council Member questions.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa, to adopt Resolution
7218: 1. Requesting the California Citizens Redistricting Commission include the City of
Seal Beach, California in the same Congressional District as Huntington Beach and
Newport Beach; and, 2. Authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Citizens
Redistricting Commission in support of the resolution.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item A.
AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Kalmick, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
B. Approval of the November 8, 2021 City Council Minutes - That the City Council
approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on November 8, 2021.
C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2022) — December 13, 2021 - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report — October 31, 2021 - Receive and file.
E. Review and Determine that the City Council will Continue to Conduct Public
Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) - The
City Manager and City Attorney recommend that the City Council determine that the City
Council will continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953(e), because inperson meetings would present
imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees, and continue to review this matter
periodically.
F. Ratification of Sub -Recipient Agreement Between the County of Orange and the
City of Seal Beach for Meal Gap Services - That the City Council approve Resolution
7219: 1. Ratifying a Sub -Recipient Agreement between the County of Orange and the
City of Seal Beach for American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to provide meal
gap services in Seal Beach; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment BA 22-06-01.
G. Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson &
Gershon - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7220: 1. Approving the Second
Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
H. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126 with
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Budget Amendment 22-06-02
forthe OCTA 1-405 Improvement Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7221:
1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126 dated June 27,
2016, as previously amended by Amendment No. 1 dated April 22, 2019 with Orange
County Transportation Authority to increase compensation by $370,000 for the 1-405
Improvement Project; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2
to Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment 22-06-
02 recognizing $370,000 from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for
the 1-405 Freeway Improvement Project.
I. Submittal of Yearly Expenditure Report to Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7222: 1. Finding the yearly expenditure report to Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility for FY 2020-2021 was prepared in conformance with
the M2 Expenditure Report Template provided in the Renewed Measure M Eligibility
Guidelines and accounts for Net Revenues including interest earned, expenditures during
the fiscal year and balances at the end of fiscal year; and, 2. Adopting M2 Expenditure
Report for FY 2020-2021; and, 3. Directing the City Manager to submit the M2
Expenditure Report to OCTA no later than December 31, 2021.
J. Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Maintenance Services
Agreements with LEED Electric, Inc. and Baker Electric, Inc. for On -Call Electrical
Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7223: 1.
Approving and awarding a maintenance services agreement with LEED Electric, Inc., in
the amount of $300,000 to provide On -Call Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services
for a three-year term; and, 2. Approving and awarding a maintenance services agreement
with Baker Electric, Inc., in the amount of $300,000 to provide On -Call Electrical
Maintenance and Repair Services for a three-year term; and, 3. Authorizing and directing
the City Manager to execute the Agreements; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager the
option to extend any or all of the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after
its original term for a not -to -exceed amount of $100,000 per additional term.
K. Notice of Completion for the City Hall Exterior Stairway Rehabilitation, CIP
BG2102 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7224: 1. Accepting the City Hall Exterior
Stairway Rehabilitation Project, CIP BG2102, by Noble E&C in the amount of $128,845,
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.
L. Approving and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with John L.
Hunter and Associates for the Orange County Transportation Authority 1-405
Improvement Project Storm Water Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7225: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter
and Associates for the Orange County Transportation Authority 1-405 Improvement
Project Storm Water Inspection Services in the notto-exceed amount of $14,000; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager to approve contract changes to the Professional Services
Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates in the amount not -to -exceed $1,400.
M. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Owen Group Limited Partnership for ADA Self -Evaluation and
Transition Plan Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7226: 1. Approving
Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement, as previously amended by
Amendment No. 1 dated December 14, 2020, with Owen Group Limited Partnership for
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) SelfEvaluation and Transition Plan services; and,
2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2.
N. Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with W.G.
Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. for the OCTA 1-405 Improvement Project - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7227: 1. Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional
Services Agreement dated April 23, 2018, with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. to
increase compensation by $150,000 for a revised total contract not -to -exceed amount of
$400,000 for additional OCTA 1-405 Improvement Project consultant services; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3.
O. Resolution Certifying that the City of Seal Beach has the Resources to Fund the
Projects in the FY 2022/23 — 2027/28 Transportation Improvement Program and
Affirming its Commitment to Implement all Projects in the Program - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7228 certifying that the City of Seal Beach has the resources to
fund the projects in the FY 2022/23 — 2027/28 Transportation Improvement Program and
affirming its commitment to all projects in the Program.
P. Resolution Supporting Federal PFAS Legislation that Protects Ratepayers and
Water and Wastewater Agencies - That the City Council: 1. Adopt resolution 7229
supporting federal PFAS legislation that protects ratepayers and water and wastewater
agencies; and, 2, Authorize the Seal Beach City Council to issue letters advocating for
critical PFAS policy priorities to the Orange County US House of Representatives
delegation and to California's U.S. Senatorial Delegation.
Q. Approve the City's Participation in National Litigation Settlement Agreements
with Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors, Agree to the Terms of the
Memorandum of Understanding Allocating Settlement Proceeds, Authorize Entry
into the Memorandum of Understanding with the Attorney General, and Authorize
the City Manager to Take All Actions Necessary to Implement the Settlement
Agreements; Adopt Resolution 7230 - The City Attorney recommends that the City
Council approve the City's participation in national litigation settlement agreements with
opioid manufacturers and distributors, agree to the terms of the Memorandum of
Understanding allocating settlement proceeds, authorize entry into the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Attorney General, and authorize the City Manager to take all
actions necessary to implement the settlement agreements, by adopting Resolution 7230.
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
PUBLIC HEARING
R. Adopt Updated User and Regulatory Fees for Community Development and
Public Works - It is recommended that the Council approve Resolution 7231 updating
and establishing user and regulatory fees for various City services.
Director of Finance/City Treasurer Telford provided background on this item and
introduced Principal Consultant at ClearSource Financial Consulting, Terry Madsen, who
discussed the user and regulatory fees for Public Works and Community Development.
Council Member questions were addressed.
Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to approve
Resolution 7231 updating and establishing user and regulatory fees for various City
services.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item R.
AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
The Public Hearing (Item S) was conducted at 7:32pm due to legal requirements*
S. First Public Hearing for Review of City Council District Boundaries - That the City
Council conduct a public hearing and: 1. Designate two (2) members of the City Council
as a subcommittee to review 2020 census data and the boundaries of City Council
districts and report back to the City Council as to whether those boundaries should be
adjusted based on new Census data or other factors; and, 2. Authorize the City Manager
to engage a consultant or service to provide population analysis of the 2020 Census data.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished/continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
T. Introduction of an Ordinance to Implement the Requirements of SB 1383 - That
the City Council consider the following: Introduction by First Reading by title only and
waive further reading of Ordinance 1692 adding Chapter 6.25 (Mandatory Organic Waste
Disposal Reduction) to Title 6 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to implement the
requirements of SB 1383.
Assistant City Manager Gallegos provided a comprehensive background on the staff
report. Republic Services Municipal Relationship Manager Manny Gouveia addressed
Council Member Sustarsic's questions.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, considering
the following: Introduction by First Reading by title only and waive further reading of
Ordinance 1692 adding Chapter 6.25 (Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction) to
Title 6 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to implement the requirements of SB 1383.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item T
AYES:
Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
U. Reviewing the Tennis Center Conceptual Design Plans and Approving Budget
Amendment BA 22-06-03 for the Tennis Center Improvement Project, CIP BG210 -
That the City Council: 1. Review and provide feedback on the Tennis Center Improvement
Project Conceptual Design Plans, CIP BG2105; and, 2.Adopt Resolution 7233 approving
Budget Amendment BA 22-06-03 in the net amount of $2,570,000 appropriating funds to
the Tennis Center Improvement Project, CIP BG2105.
City Manager Ingram provided a brief history that at the last strategic planning meeting
in March, she discussed seven high priority capital improvement projects with the
Council and made recommendations on each one of those projects, including estimated
costs at that time. As a result, there was Council consensus to move forward with those
recommendations as presented on each capital project. The Council consensus on the
Tennis and Pickleball Center Project was for staff to move forward with an assessment
to evaluate potential clubhouse and locker room design options, with an emphasis on
evaluating renovations for the Tennis and Pickleball Center as a whole. Staff has
completed that effort and fortunately because of the availability of ARPA funding, City
staff is now in the position to present conceptual design plans to the Council, seek
Council input, and approval of a budget amendment utilizing ARPA funding to move
forward with full design and construction. City Manager Ingram stated this is a great
opportunity for the City to dedicate available ARPA funding to one of our high priority
capital projects to significantly renovate one of our community facilities.
City Manager Ingram introduced Assistant Engineer and Project Manager Denice Bailey
who discussed Tennis Center usage, 2011 Facility Condition Assessment Report, current
locker room condition, current Clubhouse condition, Clubhouse design opportunities,
Tennis Center conceptual design, Clubhouse sliding glass doors, site lighting, multi-
purpose building, design recommendations, financial impact, and the milestone schedule.
Project Architect Jack Panichapan and Assistant Engineer Denice Bailey addressed
Council Member questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Mayor Kalmick, to adopt Resolution 7233
approving Budget Amendment BA 22-06-03 in the net amount of $2,570,000
appropriating funds to the Tennis Center Improvement Project, CIP BG2105.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item U
AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
V. City Council Reorganization - That the City Council approve reorganization of the
City Council and selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2022.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt nominated Joe Kalmick for Mayor in 2022.
Council Member Moore nominated Mike Varipapa for Mayor in 2022.
Mike Varipapa respectfully declined the nomination for Mayor in 2022.
City Clerk Harper announced that Mike Varipapa, Joe Kalmick, and Sandra Massa-Lavitt
voted in favor of Joe Kalmick to serve as Mayor for the 2022 calendar year. Mayor
Kalmick thanked the Council and pledged to continue the hard work the position requires
and hopes to fulfil all the requirements and work during his term.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa nominated Thomas Moore for Mayor Pro Tem and received no
additional votes.
Mayor Kalmick nominated Mike Varipapa for Mayor Pro Tem.
City Clerk Harper announced that Sandra Massa-Lavitt, Joe Kalmick, and Schelly
Sustarsic voted in favor of Mike Varipapa to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2022
calendar year.
City Clerk Harper and Council Member Massa-Lavitt recognized Mayor Kalmick for his
service and leadership as Mayor in 2021.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kalmick expressed his condolences regarding the passing of both Victor Grgas
and Ronde Winkler.
Council Member Moore expressed his gratitude and condolences regarding the passing
of Ronde Winkler.
Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:18 p.m., in memory of former
Mayor and Council Member Victor Grgas and Planning Commissioner Ronde Winkler to
Monday, January 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary.
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Approved:
Joe mick, Mayor
Ann.er, ty Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Attested: