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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2023-03-27 Seal Beach, California March 27, 2023 The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Landau led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Moore Council Members: Kalmick, Landau, Steele, Sustarsic Absent: None City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Iris Lee, Public Works Director Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Six (6) supplemental items were received after the posting of the agenda and were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. Council Member Landau pulled Item E for separate consideration. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic, to approve the agenda with exception of Item E. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Bike Registration Presented by the Community Oriented Policing (COP) Team • National Telecommunications Week —April 9 —April 15, 2023 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Lincoln Lucero. Mayor Moore closed oral communications. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ghirelli indicated that City Council met in Closed Session on March 17, 2023, to discuss the one item posted on the Closed Session agenda. All Council Members were present. and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram reminded Council and public that the Strategic Planning Workshop will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station #48. She welcomed the public to attend and participate in the meeting. Additionally, she noted that information is forthcoming, and the agenda will be posted in the next couple of days. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported that he attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board meeting and noted that the firefighters' union ratified their contract and the Board is very close to an agreement with the other labor groups within OCFA. Additionally, he reported that he attended the Orange County Association of Governments annual conference. Council Member Steele reported that he attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting and happily reported that mosquito season has not yet begun but noted there are things we can do as a city to inform residents on what to do. including removal of water puddles. Additionally, he reported his attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District meeting, and the Run Seal Beach event. Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District Board meeting and the Special Closed Session meeting held on March 17, 2023. Council Member Landau reported her attendance at the Leos meeting where she is an advisor and encouraged more youth to get involved in this wonderful community volunteer organization. Additionally, she noted that she attended an open house for Assemblyman Tri Ta. Lastly, she announced the upcoming Joint Study Session with the City Council and Planning Commission scheduled for April 24, 2023, where the City will be discussing zoning updates and encouraged participation from residents. Mayor Moore reported that he attended the Run Seal Beach event and thanked the organizers and sponsors for making it such a special event. Additionally, he noted that he participated in a ride along on St. Patrick's Day and thanked the Police Department for keeping the community safe. He expressed his gratitude to staff members, Megan Coats and Lauren Barich for another successful Dump Day event. He noted that he looks forward to the implementation of a new city-wide phone system and hopes to see the item on an upcoming agenda. Lastly, he mentioned that he looks forward to seeing everyone at the Strategic Planning Workshop to be held at Fire Station #48 on April 4, 2023. COUNCIL ITEMS A. Direct City Council Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission - District Five - It is at the request of Council Member Steele that the City Council appoint Ivan Painschab to the Recreation and Parks Commission, as a representative for District Five. Mayor Moore called upon Council Member Steele to introduce District Five (5) appointee, Ivan Painschab as the new Recreation and Parks Commissioner. Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic to appoint Ivan Painschab to the Recreation and Parks Commission, as a representative for District Five. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item A. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Item E. B. Approval of the March 13, 2023 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on March 13, 2023. C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) March 27, 2023 - Ratification. D. Monthly Investment Report— February 28, 2023 - Receive and file. _ . - . - • _ •. - es . . to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., extending the term by two years. F. Approve the City's Participation in Nationwide Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and TEVA; Approve the California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds, Authorize the City Manager to Take All Actions Necessary to Implement the Settlement Agreements; and Adopt Resolution 7390 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7390: 1. Consider whether to approve the City's participation in the national settlement of lawsuits against CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and TEVA for the impacts of the opioid addiction crisis; and, 2. Direct settlement proceeds to Orange County to use for authorized opioid substance abuse and prevention programs. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote for the consent calendar items. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Landau, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR E. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International - That the City Council approve Resolution 7389 approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., extending the term by two years. Director of Community Development Smittle provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and addressed Council Member Landau's questions. Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic to approve Resolution 7389 approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., extending the term by two years. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to continue Item E. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS G. Contract for Professional Services with Stantec Consulting Services for an Environmental Impact Report - That the City Council approve Resolution 7388: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for $392,254 plus a 5 percent contingency for a total of $411,867; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. Director of Community Development Smittle provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and provided clarification for Council Member Steele and addressed questions from other Council Members. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele to approve Resolution 7388: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for $392,254 plus a 5 percent contingency for a total of $411,867; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to continue Item G. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS H. 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report - That the City Council: 1 . Receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Progress Report; and, 2. Direct staff to submit the Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) by April 1, 2023. Director of Community Development Smittle provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and addressed questions from Council Members. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Landau to receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to continue Item H. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of former Public Works Director Steve Myrter at 8:13 p.m. to Monday, April 10, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. 4 fi 1, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach -T—itx-s--.4 /4q0 %_( J Approved: Thomas Moore, Mayor _ • ›.•�NCORPdA4/ • ti - *• kilk6e:, '• � Attested: /i�..n�.. ' 33'c : Ioria D. a per, City Clerk G"; •k ''� �q 5p��Q ?7 19�. ..r 7 G