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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2022-07-25Seal Beach, California July 25, 2022 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: Brendan B. Kearns, Deputy City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Captain Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works Gloria Harper, City Clerk Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk Ron Roberts, Orange County Fire Authority 5 Sean Sabo, Management Analyst APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Council Member Sustarsic pulled Item K from the consent calendar for separate consideration. City Clerk Harper announced that three (3) supplemental items were received after the posting of the agenda that were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa, Massa-Lavitt NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Congresswoman Michelle Steel Recognition for Securing $15.5 Million for Surfside - Sunset & Newport Beach Replenishment Project • Welcome City of Hope to Orange County Proclamation PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. Speakers: Stephanie Wade. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that three (3) emailed comments were received after the posting of the agenda that were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Deputy City Attorney Kearns had no items to report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram welcomed City Clerk Gloria Harper back. She thanked and commended Deputy City Clerk Dana Engstrom, who served as the Acting City Clerk for the past three (3) months. She explained that a lot of the work in the City Clerk's office goes unnoticed and is an integral part of the day-to-day City operations. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation for Dana's dedication to the Executive Management Team, the City Clerk's office, the community, and preparing for the upcoming November 8, 2022 election and candidate filing period. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Sustarsic indicated that she attended the College Park East Neighborhood Association Bike Parade and thanked the Lions Club for providing the food. Additionally, she indicated that she attended the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) firework display where the City was an official sponsor and thanked the JFTB for putting on a nice event. She also attended the Los Cerritos Wetland Land Trust meeting, the Lions Club Fish Fry, and the Naval Weapons Station Change of Command Ceremony. Lastly, she welcomed back City Clerk Gloria Harper and thanked Deputy City Clerk Dana Engstrom for serving as the Acting City Clerk. Council Member Moore indicated that he attended the Orange County Fair along with other elected officials, the Lions Club Fish Fry, Concert in the Park, and a California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) meeting. He thanked the Public Works Department for fixing uneven sidewalks in College Park West. He noted that the CJIPA offers program assistance with master plans for sidewalk maintenance along with financial assistance in some cases and asked the City to look into the program. Council Member Massa-Lavitt indicated that Seal Beach is at an elevated risk for mosquitos, which means there are a lot of them around and also may have infected birds. She reminded everyone of the necessary actions individuals need to take to lessen the impact of the mosquitos and to not give them an opportunity to breed. Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa indicated that he attended the Lions Club Fish Fry and thanked them for a wonderful event. Mayor Kalmick indicated that he attended the Lions Club Fish Fry and the Orange County Fair event. He indicated flashing stop signs have been installed at the troublesome interactions along Ocean Avenue. He mentioned that City staff is working with the Main Street merchants to try to bring compliance in terms of signage, benches, and other possible Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) violations. Additionally, he noted that he attended the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting which included a tour of the Wetlands with the City of Long Beach and Acting Public Works Director Iris Lee. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council items. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Kalmick re -opened oral communications for a member of the public with their hand raised. Speakers: None. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception if Item K. A. Approval of the June 27, 2022 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on June 27, 2022. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2022) July 25, 2022 - Ratification. C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) July 25, 2022 - Ratification. D. Monthly Investment Report — June 30, 2022 - Receive and file. E. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. F. 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, and City Boards and Commissions will continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e), because in-person meetings would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees and continue to review this matter periodically. G. Approving and Authorizing Professional Services Agreements for On -Call Engineering and Plan Check Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7314: 1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with Annealta Group, in the not -to -exceed amount of $300,000 to provide On -Call Professional Engineering and Plan Check Services for a three-year term; and, 2. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with NV5, Inc. in the amount of $300,000 to provide On -Call Professional Engineering and Plan Check 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. H. Approve Utility Agreement UK104291 with Orange County Transportation Authority in Relation to the 1-405 Improvement Project for Water Line Relocation, CIP WT2207 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7315: 1. Approving Utility Agreement No. UK104291 between the City of Seal Beach and Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the relocation of City waterlines across the Montecito Storm Drain Channel in connection with the 1-405 Freeway Improvement Project in the not -to -exceed amount of $219,515; 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement; 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #23-01-02 in the amount of $250,000; and, 4. Appropriating $250,000 to project WT2207. I. Authorizing Expenditures with Baker Electric, Inc. for the Beach House Restaurant Electrical Equipment Installation (CIP BG1808), Pursuant to an On -Call Maintenance Services Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7316: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures in the not -to -exceed amount of $67,265 to Baker Electric, Inc. for electrical equipment installation at the Beach House restaurant located at 15 First Street (CIP BG1808), pursuant to an On -Call Maintenance Services Agreement dated December 13, 2021; 2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests, in connection with the Project, in the not -to -exceed amount of $20,000. 3. Approving project BG1808 appropriation from $215,000 to $302,265; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA 23-01-01 in the amount of $87,265. J. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Lampson Well Treatment System (CIP WT1902) — Construction Management and Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7317: 1. Awarding a Professional Services Agreement to AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc. in a notto-exceed amount of $299,322 to provide construction management and inspection services for the Lampson Well Treatment System (CIP WT1902); 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; and, 4. Rejecting all other proposals. r 1 . ;�Rd 2 A� eriziRg the City �A.�Rager to eXeG to the AgFeerneRt , . , t��n�crrrg-crru��rr�ru-rur-ragcr-�v cnc�cr�cn��r�..crncrrr: 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 K. Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for an Environmental Impact Report Related to the Old Ranch Country Club Specific Plan Proposal - That the City Council approve Resolution 7318:1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Community Development Director Alexa Smittle provided a comprehensive background of the staff report. Council Members questions were addressed by Psomas consultant, Alia Hokuki, and Director of Community Development Alexa Smittle. Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve Resolution 7318: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item K. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfished/continued business items. PUBLIC HEARING L. Declaration of a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage - That the City Council: 1. Open and conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding the declaration of a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7319 declaring a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage as mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board; and, 3. Direct staff to implement additional water conservation public education and use restrictions to conserve water. J Acting Public Works Director Lee introduced Management Analyst Sean Sabo who provided a comprehensive background of the staff report. Council Members questions were addressed. Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: Nick Massetti. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa, to adopt Resolution 7319 declaring a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage as mandated by the State Water Resources Control Board; and direct staff to implement additional water conservation public education and use restrictions to conserve water. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item L. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: Massa-Lavitt ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS Director of Finance/City Treasurer Barbara Arenado provided a comprehensive background of the staff reports regarding Items M -O which are similar in nature but were to be voted on separately. There were no Council Member questions. 1 M. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002- 01 "Heron Pointe" - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7320 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-2023 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 "Heron Pointe". Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7320 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-2023 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 "Heron Pointe". City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item M. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Vanpapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried .N. 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 7321 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-23 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 "Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District". Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Kalmick, to adopt Resolution 7321 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-23 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 N. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried O. Approval of the Annual Special Taxes For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 "Pacific Gateway Business Center" - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7322 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-2023 special tax levy for Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 "Pacific Gateway Business Center". Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to adopt Resolution 7322 approving the annual Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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 O. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Massa-Lavitt, Sustarsic, Varipapa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:50 p.m., to Monday, August 8, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if necessary. Her, City Clerk l ... -.11 Attested: City of Seal Beach