HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2023-06-26 Seal Beach, California
June 26, 2023
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council
Member Steele 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, Marine Safety Chief, Marine Safety Department
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Craig Covey, Division 1 Chief Orange County Fire Authority
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer
Nicholas Nicholas, Police Captain
Mike Ezroj, Police Captain
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
Ten 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 Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic, to approve the
agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Seal Beach Animal Control Program Update and Implementation
• Water Safety Presentation by Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Craig
Covey
• Life Saving Award Recognition for Tom Quinn
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speaker: Matthew Terry. Mayor Moore
closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli indicated he had no items to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram indicated she had no items to report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Landau thanked the Police Department's Command staff for hosting the
Quality-of-Life Virtual Town Hall meeting, which she found very informative and noted that
residents were able to ask questions and interact with the Police Department. She
reported that the Leos and Lions Clubs had their installation of new officers, and she
congratulated Kyan Whiten, the new Leo President and Mary Holland, the new Lions
President. Additionally, she reported that she attended the Public Safety Awards
Breakfast and congratulated all of the award recipients including her son, Cody Tanner,
as the recipient of the Police Explorer of the Year award. Lastly, she reported that there
was a great turnout at the Town Hall meeting hosted by Senator Janet Nguyen,
Assemblywoman Diane Dixon, and herself where they discussed topics of interests
pertaining to Seal Beach.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Quality-of-Life Virtual Town Hall
meeting, the Public Safety Awards Breakfast, two Heather Park meetings, one with staff
and one with the College Park East Neighborhood Association, and the College Park
West Summer Kick-Off event.
Council Member Steele reported that he was unable to attend the Orange County Vector
Control Board meeting; however, he read the minutes from the meeting and stated that
standing water continues to be the breading ground for mosquitos. He attended the
Public Safety Awards Breakfast and stated that he enjoyed the breakfast tremendously.
Additionally, he reported his attendance at the Leisure World Sunshine Club meeting
where he recognized Golden Rain Foundation Executive Director Jessica Sedgwick.
Council Member Kalmick reported that he attended the Public Safety Awards Breakfast,
an Orange County Council of Governments meeting, and an Orange County Fire
Authority board meeting, noting that all labor groups are now under contract for the next
three years.
Mayor Moore reported that he attended the Quality-of-Life Virtual Town Hall meeting,
noting it was very impressive. He also reported that he attended the Seal Beach Leos
and Lions Club Installation Awards Ceremony and the Public Safety Awards Breakfast.
Additionally, he thanked Recreation Manager Tim Kelsey and his staff for coordinating
the Summer Kick-Off event held at Edison Park last Saturday.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Consideration of Mayor Moore's Request to Establish a Citizen-Council Parking
Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council consider the request of Mayor
Moore to establish a Citizen-Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee to review the
City's Parking Management Program to engage in focused discussion, and to review,
analyze and recommend options for improvements to the parking program.
City Clerk Harper provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and Mayor
Moore led the discussion with the City Council on establishing the committee. Council
Member Steele and Council Member Kalmick spoke in opposition to forming the
committee. Mayor Moore, Pro Tern Sustarsic, and Council Member Landau spoke in
favor of forming the committee.
Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick that the City Council
proceed with the Town Hall meetings and not form the Citizen-Council Parking Advisory
Ad Hoc Committee.
AYES: Kalmick, Steele
NOES: Landau, Moore, Sustarsic
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
Noting for the record, Council Member Landau inadvertently voted yes on the iPad and
changed her vote to no. Motion failed.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic moved, second by Mayor Moore to establish a Citizen-Council
Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee to review the City's Parking Management Program
to engage in focused discussion, and to review, analyze and recommend options for
improvements to the parking program.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote as indicated below.
AYES: Landau, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: Kalmick. Steele
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Landau, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
B. Approval of the June 12, 2023 City Council Minutes -That the City Council approve
the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 12, 2023.
C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) June 26, 2023 - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report— May 31, 2023 - Receive and file.
E. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Hodge and Associates -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7419 approving Amendment No. 2 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Hodge and
Associates extending the term until December 31, 2023.
F. Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126 with
Orange County Transportation Authority and Budget Amendment 23-12-02 for the
OCTA 1-405 Improvement Project (CIP ST1809) - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7420: 1 . Approving Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-
1126 dated July 29, 2016, as previously amended by Amendment No. 1 dated June 11,
2019, Amendment No. 2 dated January 21, 2022, and Amendment No. 3 dated April 25,
2023 with Orange County Transportation Authority; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager
to execute Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No C-6-1126; and, 3. Approving
Budget Amendment 23-12-02 recognizing $200,000 from Orange
County Transportation Authority for the 1-405 Freeway Improvement Project.
G. Approval of Contract for Acceptance and Use of Permanent Local Housing
Allocation Funds to Assist the Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Program -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7421: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to enter
into a contractual agreement with the County of Orange to receive $76,396 in Permanent
Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) funds for the Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility
Program; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment No. 23-12-03 in the amount of $76,396.
H. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with NV5, Inc. to Provide Temporary Staffing Assistance Services - That
the City Council adopt Resolution 7422: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with NV5. Inc. dated February 13, 2023, for additional
temporary staffing assistance services, as set forth in Exhibit A-1 to Amendment No. 1,
and increasing compensation by $50,000 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of
$150,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City.
I. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Complete Paperless
Solutions - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7423 approving Amendment No. 2 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions for document
digitizing services, extending the term to end June 30, 2024.
J. Job Specifications Amendment (Senior Community Services Officer) - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7424 approving an amendment to the job specification
standards for full-time Senior Community Services Officer (SCSO). Specifically, the
amendment would modify the two-year experience requirement to one year preferred, to
fill immediate vacancies and to create a hiring list for foreseeable vacancies and add
requirements relating to animal control services.
K. Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center Contract-That the City Council adopt Resolution
7425 approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center to provide animal shelter services for wildlife animals
located within the City of Seal Beach for a two-year term at the not-to-exceed rate of$500
per month for the original term, and providing the City with the option to extend the original
term by up to three one-year extensions for the not-to-exceed amount of $500 per month
for each extension.
L. Approval of Animal Shelter Services Agreement with Westminster Adoption
Group and Services ("WAGS") Contract and Termination of Animal Shelter
Operation Agreement with Friends of Seal Beach Animal Care Center Inc. - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7426: 1 . Approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Agreement with the
Westminster Adoption Group and Services ("WAGS") to provide animal control and
shelter services for the City of Seal Beach for a two-year term; with the option to extend
the Agreement for up to three additional one-year terms, for basic animal shelter services
at the not-to-exceed amount of$72,000 for the first year; for basic animal shelter services
for each subsequent year for the not-to-exceed amount of $72,000 as adjusted by the
lesser of inflation or 3% for each additional year; and for additional services for specified
emergency medical care and a TNR Program as elected by the City at the not-to-exceed
total amount of$5,000 per year; and allowing the City Manager to authorize payments as
outlined in the event of hoarder/breeder animals; and, 2. Terminating the 2004 Agreement
for Animal Shelter Operation between the Friends of Seal Beach Animal Care Center,
Inc. ("SBACC") and the City on condition that SBACC continue to provide animal shelter
services for the general public at the subject property in accordance with the 2004
Purchase and Sale Agreement; and authorizing the City Manager to notify SBACC of the
termination of the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all other
necessary agreements and documents for SBACC's continued provision of animal shelter
services for the general public at the
subject property, in accordance with the 2004 Purchase and Sale Agreement.
The vote below is for all the Consent Calendar Items:
AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Landau, Steele
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items removed from the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearing items.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished/continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m. to Monday, July 24, 2023,
at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. He announced the
cancellation of the July 10, 2023, Council meeting. /
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