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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2024-04-08 Seal Beach, California April 8, 2024 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 Sustarsic Council Members: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau 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 Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Chief, Division 1 Wilbert Medina, Probationary Fire Communications Dispatcher Lindsey Lanart, West Cities Police Communications Lead Dispatcher Michael Ezroj, Police Captain Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Paul Amerine, Senior Community Services Officer Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Patty Senecal, Kori DeLeon, Edward Solis, Matthew Terry. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. Nine (9) supplemental communications were received after the posting of the agenda; they were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Council Member Steele pulled item C for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Landau moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Proclamation • Introduction of New Full Time Employees CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the two (2) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram introduced Director of Public Works Lee and Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Covey who gave an overview of their respective responses to the G&M Oil incident at 1300 Pacific Coast Highway. Mayor Pro Tern Landau's questions and concerns were addressed by Chief Covey. City Manager Ingram reported that the two (2) community meetings to study the proposed water and wastewater rate increases have been postponed, with new dates to be determined. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at a San Gabriel River Working Group meeting, the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, and an Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative Zoom meeting with officials from other California coastal cities. Additionally, he reported that he was given a tour of the Bay Theater. Council Member Moore reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Lions Club Skateboarding for Autism event and noted it was great to see so many volunteers. He thanked the Public Works department for replacing old and missing signs in College Park West. Council Member Steele made remarks regarding the solar eclipse that took place on April 8, 2024. He reported his attendance at the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, a Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting, a GRF Council of Presidents meeting, and a Leisure World open house. Additionally, he reported his plan to attend the League of California Cities Leadership Conference in Sacramento, and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Economic Forecast luncheon, in the coming months. Mayor Pro Tern Landau reported her attendance at the Sunny Side Café Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and the Seal Beach Lions Club Skateboarding for Autism event. She also reported that on April 13, 2024, there will be a Skateboarding for Military Kids event, that will be hosted by the Lions Club. She invited the public to join her and the Lions Club for the Beach Cleanup, scheduled for April 20, 2024, at the 1st Street Parking Lot at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Pro Tern Landau made a motion, seconded by Council Member Moore to hire a contractor to walk through the Ironwood property to determine the work to be done to bring the house to a habitable condition. A dialogue ensued between the Council Members. City Manager Ingram clarified that as a part of the Property Management agreement with Westridge Commercial Inc., the scope of work for the property is in progress. Director of Public Works Lee and Community Development Director Smittle provided additional insight on the estimated timeline for the scope of work. City Attorney Ghirelli suggested the motion be revised to have staff agendize an update on the property for the next meeting since there is a contract in place. There was consensus to have staff provide an update on the Ironwood property at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce City Committee meeting along with Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce President Juni Banico, the San Gabriel River Working Group meeting, the Sunny Side Café Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, an Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative Zoom meeting with officials from other California coastal cities, an Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Board of Directors meeting and an OCSan Operations Committee meeting. Mayor Sustarsic announced that a representative from OCSan will be in attendance at the April 22, 2024, City Council meeting to provide an update on an upcoming pump station renovation project. Lastly, she announced that the OCSan's Open House, to celebrate their 70th anniversary, will take place on June 8, 2024, at their Fountain Valley headquarters. COUNCIL ITEMS - None CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the March 25, 2024, City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on March 25, 2024. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) April 8, 2024 - Ratification. a representative for District Five. D. Approving and Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7507: 1. Approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement and to cause the executed Temporary Construction Easement to be recorded at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item C. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR C. Council Appointment to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation — District Five - It is at the request of Council Member Steele that the City Council appoint Richard (Eric) Nelson to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation, as a representative for District Five. Council Member Steele expressed his gratitude to Mr. Nelson for his decision to join the Seal Beach Cable Communication Foundation. He introduced him to the City Council and the community. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve item C. 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 There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Update and Consideration of Proposed Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget - That the City Council receive and file Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Update and adopt Resolution 7508 to approve Budget Amendment BA #24-10-01. Director of Finance Arenado provided a comprehensive overview of the staff report. Council Members' questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Update and adopt Resolution 7508 to approve Budget Amendment BA #24-10-01. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:28 p.m. to Monday, April 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed s Gloria D. 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