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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2024-05-28Seal Beach, California May 28, 2024 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:05 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 Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Chief, Division 1 Michael Ezroj, Police Captain Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Anthony Ngyuen, Community Services Coordinator PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Presentation • Recreation Services New Class Registration App • Beach Safety Week Proclamation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Pete Arnold, Rob Jahncke, and Matthew Terry. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that 10 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 Moore pulled items E and I for separate consideration. Council Member Moore requested that Agenda Item I be heard after Agenda Item K. There was consensus among the Council Members to hear Item I after Agenda Item K. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 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 had nothing to report. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at a California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) training, the City Council Budget Workshops, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, an Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting, a Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting, an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) budget review meeting, the Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats Ceremony, and the Eisenhower Park Memorial Day Celebration. Council Member Moore reported his attendance at the Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats Ceremony, and the City Council Budget Workshops. He thanked City staff and the Council Members for agreeing to hold an additional Budget Workshop. Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the City Council Budget Workshops, an Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control (OCMVC) meeting, an Orange County Older Adult Advisory Committee (OC-OAAC) Ad Hoc meeting, a Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Town Hall meeting, the Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats Ceremony, and a Memorial Day Ceremony at Leisure World. Mayor Pro Tern Landau reported her attendance at the Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats Ceremony and the Eisenhower Park Memorial Day Celebration. She thanked the Seal Beach Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce for planning the events. Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Budget Workshops, an Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Board Meeting, an OCSan Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats Ceremony, a Memorial Day Ceremony at Eisenhower Park, an Airport Land Use Commission meeting, and a Senior Get -Together Event. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the May 13, 2024, City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on May 13, 2024. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) May 28, 2024 — Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (April 30, 2024) - Receive and file. D. Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for Building Division Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7521: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for $435,000 in staffing services and 65 percent of designated plan check fees for building plan check services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreemeni Se.. A.. - the Gity MaRa eF to exeGute the A. F. Rejecting All Bids for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7523 rejecting all bids received for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301. G. Approving Budget Amendment BA #24-11-01 for Almond Avenue Paving Project (CIP ST2201) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7524: 1. Approving Budget Amendment BA #24-11-01 in the amount of $75,000-1 and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional expenditures in a not -to -exceed amount of $75,000 related to the Almond Avenue Paving Project, CIP ST2201. H. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1709 Amending the Main Street Specific Plan - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1709 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Adopting Specific Plan Amendment 24-1 to Amend Portions of the Main Street Specific Plan to Create an Administrative Process Pertaining to Main Street Outdoor Uses, Enhancements and Limited Outdoor Dining on the Public Right -of -Way and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act." Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Steele, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of items E and I. Council Member Moore requested that Agenda Item I be heard after Agenda Item K. There was consensus among the Council Members to hear Item I after Agenda Item K. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR E. Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7522: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for $66,000 for ongoing GIS support services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. City Manager Ingram called upon Community Development Director Smittle, who provided an overview of the staff report. Council Member Moore's questions were addressed. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve 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 There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS J. Annual Military Equipment Report Review and Introduction of Ordinance to Renew Military Equipment Authorization and Approve Seal Beach Police Department's Updated Policy 706 in Accordance with Government Code Section 7071 - That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Review and file the Seal Beach Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report for 2023, and, 2. Introduce Ordinance 1710 to renew Ordinance 1705 and approve the updated Seal Beach Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy — Policy 706. Operations Captain Ezroj provided an in-depth report on the City's military equipment. The Council's questions were answered by Captain Ezroj. Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Steele to Introduce Ordinance 1710 to renew Ordinance 1705 and approve the updated Seal Beach Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy — Policy 706. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Attorney Ghirelli read the title of the ordinance into the record. K. Citizen -Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations and Possible City Council Direction on Parking Program Improvements, Including Whether and How to Proceed with Paid Parking on Main Street - That the City Council receive and file the recommendations of the Citizen -Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and, if desired by the Council, provide direction to staff on whether and how to proceed with paid parking on Main Street or to implement other changes to the City's parking program. If the Council desires to establish a parking meter zone on Main Street and fix the rate of parking meter fees, then staff would return with an ordinance to implement the Council's direction at a later date. Mayor Pro Tern Landau announced that she will be abstaining from Item K due to a potential conflict of interest. Support Services Captain Nicholas and Dixon Resources Unlimited Consultant Julie Dixon gave a comprehensive overview of the staff report. Council Member Steele had questions about the attendance at the parking town halls, the hours of the community survey, parking turnover, the pricing model, the logistics of their survey, traffic, and the impacts of paid parking. His questions and concerns were addressed by Dixon Resources Unlimited Consultant Julie Dixon. Mayor Sustarsic voiced her concerns regarding signage, payment methods, the Coastal Commission, and the potential negative impact on nearby residents and businesses. Her concerns were addressed by Dixon Resources Unlimited Consultant Julie Dixon, Police Chief Henderson, and Support Services Captain Nicholas. City Manager Ingram confirmed that the Citizen -Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee was provided an opportunity to review and submit feedback on the draft letter that was subsequently submitted with the coastal development permit application to the Coastal Commission for the beach parking lot fee update. RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 9.23 p.m. RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING - 9:34 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Sustarsic Council Members: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Absent: None Abstain: Landau Council Member Steele presented the results from a recent survey he conducted related to paid parking. Council Member Kalmick and Steele voiced their support for paid parking on Main Street. Council Member Moore expressed that he was not in support of paid parking on Main Street. Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic, to implement the suggestions of the Parking Ad Hoc Committee exclusive of paid parking on Main Street. AYES: Moore, Sustarsic NOES: Kalmick, Steele ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Landau Motion failed. City Attorney Ghirelli stated that with a tie vote, the motion is lost, and any motion can be reconsidered. Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic to approve extending the parking limit in the Main Street Lot by one (1) hour. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic NOES: Steele ABSENT: None RECUSE: Landau Motion carried. There was consensus among the Council Members to reconsider the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee for FY 2025-2026. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Moore requested that Agenda Item I be heard after Agenda Item K. There was consensus among the Council Members to hear Item I after Agenda Item K. I. Dixon Resources Unlimited (DIXON) Parking Support Services Amendment No. 2 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7525: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited ("Dixon") dated May 28, 2024, to provide consultation and Parking Management Services for compensation in the not -to -exceed amount of $135,000 for the Extended Term, and a total not -to -exceed amount of $295,650 for the total six years of the Original Term and Extended Term; and, 2. City and Consultant desire to further amend the Agreement, by this Amendment No. 2, in order to extend the Term by an additional three years, from June 30, 2024 through June 14, 2027, and to establish Consultant's compensation for the additional three year term; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement. City Manager Ingram called upon Support Services Captain Nicholas, who gave a comprehensive overview of the staff report. Council discussion ensued regarding the Coastal Commission, License Plate Reader (LPR) reports, parking permits, and hours of enforcement. Council's questions and concerns were addressed by Support Services Captain Nicholas and Community Development Director Smittle. Mayor Pro Tern Landau voiced her support of item I. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Landau to approve Item AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:19 p.m. to Monday, June 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., to meet in closed session if deemed necessary. Approved: Schelly Sust rsic, Mayor Attested loria D. Harp r, City Clerk Gloria D. Harp r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach ,a SUL��cq ItoagrFo �y 9��' �PC �GF fq 27 �OONIV . 1 1 1