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June 24, 2024
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Council Member Kalmick 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
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
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
Michael Ezroj, Police Captain
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager
Tracey Yonemura, Management Analyst
Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst
Sean Sabo, Management Analyst
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Safety Action Plan Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Aaron Leal, Nick Massetti,
Steve, and Jo8n. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications.
Four (4) 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 moved, second by Council Member Moore, 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
one (1) item 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 the Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy meeting, and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Graduation
Ceremony. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick reported that he gave an update to the
Save Our Beach Organization regarding the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative.
Council Member Moore reported his attendance at the Edison Park Summer Kick-off and
thanked the Recreation Department for organizing the event.
Council Member Steele reported his attendance at an Orange County Older Adult
Advisory Commission (OC-OAAC) meeting, and an Orange County Mosquito and Vector
Control Board meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Landau addressed public comments and stated that the Seal Beach Lions
Club is working on signage that would be erected at the entrance of Pacific Coast
Highway and Main Street. She noted that the medians on Pacific Coast Highway are in
the jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and that she has
reached out to Senator Janet Ngyuen on how to proceed with refurbishing the medians.
Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Edison Park Summer Kick-off, and the
Nashville on the Coast Kick-off.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Special Budget Workshop meetings of the Operating Budget held on May 14,
2024, the continuation of the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget
held on May 15, 2024, the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program Budget &
5-Year Financial Forecast held on May 20, 2024, and the Closed Session and Regular
City Council meetings held on June 10, 2024.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) June 24, 2024 - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (May 31, 2024) - Receive and file.
D. Council Appointment to the Environmental Quality Control Board - District
One - It is at the request of Council Member Kalmick that the City Council appoint
James Villanueva to the Environmental Quality Control Board.
E. Notice of Completion for the Pedestrian Improvement (Central Way at 1st
Street) Project, CIP O-ST-4 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7533: 1.
Accepting the Pedestrian Improvement Project (Central Way at 1st Street) by Alfaro
Communications Construction, Inc. in the amount of $46,221; and, 2. Directing the City
Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within
fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35)
days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed
on the Project.
F. Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126 with
Orange County Transportation Authority for the OCTA 1-405 Improvement Project
(CIP ST1809) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7534: 1. Approving Amendment
No. 5 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, Amendment No. 3 dated April 25, 2023, and Amendment No. 4 dated June
26, 2023, with Orange County Transportation Authority; and, 2. Authorizing the City
Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1126.
G. Transferring Funding for CIP O-ST-3 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program from
Gas Tax (Fund 210) to SB 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (Fund
209) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7535: 1. Approving the transfer of CIP 0-
ST-3 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program funding from Gas Tax (Fund 210) to SB 1
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (Fund 209) in the Fiscal Year 2023-24
adopted budget; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to expend
funds for CIP O-ST-3 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program funding from SB 1 RMRA
(Fund 209).
H. Approving and Authorizing Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement with
Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC for On-Call Asphalt Maintenance and Repair
Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7536: 1. Approving and awarding a
Maintenance and Repair Services Agreement to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC,
in a not-to-exceed amount of$900,000 to provide On-Call Asphalt Maintenance and
Repair Services expiring January 8, 2027, by entering into a cooperative purchase
agreement based on the contract between Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC and
the County of Los Angeles Contract No. MA-IS-2440097-1, which allows other
government agencies to procure and purchase Central Mix REAS using the same
prices, terms and conditions given by Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC under
Contract No. MA-IS-2440097-1, pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding
requirements set forth in the Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(D); and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement up to two (2)
additional one-year terms after its original term, as allowable by the County of Los
Angeles Contract No. MA-IS-2440097-1, for a not-to-exceed amount of$300,000 per
additional one-year term.
I. Seeking City Council Approval to Continue the Use of Flock Group, Inc., for use
of their Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Camera(s) for the City of Seal
Beach and Consideration of an Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for this Purpose
- That City Council adopt Resolution 7537: 1. Approving the agreement with Flock
Group, Inc. for use of their Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Camera(s); and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute this agreement for continued
service of the Automated License Plate Reader Camera(s) in the City of Seal Beach for
an additional five (5) years.
Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Landau to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
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
There were no items removed from the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
J. Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public Works Contracts and
Adjusting the City Manager's Contract Authority for the Acquisition of Goods and
Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7538: 1. Confirming the adjustment of
the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $40,840 pursuant to the City Charter
Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or
without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor,
services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $40,840 pursuant
to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384.
Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cho gave an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Pro Tem Landau's questions and concerns were addressed by Deputy Director of
Public Works/ City Engineer Cho and Director of Public Works Lee.
Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Sustarsic closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution
7538: 1. Confirming the adjustment of the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to
$40,840 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the City Manager's
threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition of
equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within the budget approved
by City Council to $40,840 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
K. Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7539 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach
Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
Director of Finance Arenado gave an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Sustarsic closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Steele's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Finance
Arenado and Willdan Financial Services Consultant Tony Thrasher.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution
7539 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach
Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
L. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, Set
the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Authorize the Use of the Cost
Recovery Schedule for Use in Fiscal Year 2024-25, and Approve the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Statement of Investment Policy - That the City Council hold a public hearing
and adopt Resolution 7540: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital
Improvement Budget and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost
Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2024-25; and, 4. Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Statement of Investment Policy and delegating implementation authority to the Director
of Finance/City Treasurer.
Director of Finance Arenado presented a comprehensive overview of the staff report and
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
Council Member Steele, Mayor Pro Tern Landau and Council Member Moore's questions
were answered by Public Financial Management (PFM) Financial Advisors Senior
Management Consultant Richard D. Babbe and Director of Finance Arenado.
A discussion ensued between Council Member Steele, Mayor Sustarsic and Recreation
Manager Kelsey regarding senior transportation and the dial-a-ride service.
Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. Speakers: Jo8n. Mayor Sustarsic closed the
public hearing.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Sustarsic, Police Chief Henderson, Mayor Pro Tern
Landau, Council Member Moore, Public Works Director Lee, and the Director of Finance
Arenado regarding the vehicle fund, public safety realignment, the water and sewer
infrastructure, salary studies, and the porta potty rentals in Edison, Heather, and Marina
Park. There was Council consensus to include funding for the porta potty rentals in the
FY 2024-2025 budget.
Council Member Moore suggested adding a Budget Town Hall and a third Budget
Workshop to next year's budget process. Council Member Steele voiced his uncertainty
about adding an extra workshop and town hall meeting. City Manager Ingram clarified
that Council Member Moore's direction was noted and no motion was required.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution
7540: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the Appropriations Limit
for Fiscal Year 2024-25; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in
Fiscal Year 2024-25; and, 4. Approving the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Statement of Investment
Policy and delegating implementation authority to the Director of Finance to include
funds for porta potty rentals in the parks for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
M. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc
Committee - It is recommended that the City Council ratify the resident appointments to
the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Warren Stewart
appointed by Councilmember Kalmick, 2) Lorette Murphree appointed by Mayor Pro Tern
Landau, 3) Patty Senecal appointed by Councilmember Steele, 4) Keith Crafton
appointed by Councilmember Moore, 5) James Biery appointed by Mayor Sustarsic. In
addition to the citizen appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council
Members: Mayor Sustarsic and Mayor Pro Tern Landau, and City Manager Ingram or
her designee(s).
Public Works Director Lee provided an overview of the staff report.
Mayor Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore to ratify the resident
appointments to the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Warren
Stewart appointed by Councilmember Kalmick, 2) Lorette Murphree appointed by Mayor
Pro Tern Landau, 3) Patty Senecal appointed by Councilmember Steele, 4) Keith Crafton
appointed by Councilmember Moore, 5) James Biery appointed by Mayor Sustarsic. In
addition to the citizen appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council
Members: Mayor Sustarsic and Mayor Pro Tem Landau, and City Manager Ingram or
her designee(s).
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
N. Approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7541
approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District
No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe).
Director of Finance Arenado provided a comprehensive background on Items N, 0, and
P as they are similar in nature and noted that each item would require a separate vote.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution
7541 approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe).
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
O. Approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community
Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center) - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7542 approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Tax
Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center).
Mayor Pro Tem Landau moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic to adopt Resolution 7542
approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities
District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center).
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
P. Approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities
District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance
District) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7543 approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway
Business Center).
Mayor Sustarsic gloved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution 7543
approving Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities
District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center).
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:01 p.m. to Monday, July 22,
2024, at 5:30 p.m., to meet in closed session if deemed necessary.
Gloria D. Harper, ity Clerk
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