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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2024-09-09 Seal Beach, California September 9, 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 Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Nick Bolin, Marine Safety Lieutenant Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Julia Clasby, Police Lieutenant Nick Nicholas, Police Captain David Spitz, Associate Engineer Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works/ Maintenance and Utilities Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • National Day of Remembrance Proclamation • Legislative Update by Senator Janet Nguyen • Republic Services Update by Municipal Sales Manager Debbie Killey • Recognition of Intern Carlin Thompson ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Ken Seiff, Dorris Sandrick, Ben Wong, Theresa Miller, and Ken Gray. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. Two (2) 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 Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele, 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 and that all five (5) Council Members were present. He reported that the City Council appointed Assistant City Manager Patrick Gallegos as Acting City Manager by a 5-0 vote. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Ingram reported that the Seal Beach Municipal Election Information Community Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., at Leisure World; Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Marina Community Center; and Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. She also noted that additional meetings may be scheduled for future dates. Additionally, City Manager Ingram noted that the Orange County Healthcare Agency and Atlas Environmental Engineering will host a Community Meeting regarding the G&M Oil environmental case, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at the Seal Beach Senior Center and that the Citizen Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Lastly, City Manager Ingram invited the City Council, staff, and members of the public to the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting and the Orange County Council of Government (OCCOG) meeting. He noted that several grant opportunities were presented at the SCAG meeting, and that the information about the grant opportunities was given to Public Works Director Lee. Council Member Moore reported his attendance at the Rotary Club Fishing Derby, the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, the Chamber of Commerce Meet the Board of Directors Mixer, and the Lions Club Arts and Craft Fair. Additionally, Council Member Moore reported that he toured the Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center and applauded their staff for their friendliness. Lastly, Council Member Moore requested that an update on traffic enforcement in Leisure World be agendized for the next City Council meeting. Council Member Steele warned the community that mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus have been found in Seal Beach. Additionally, he provided an overview of the Adult Day Care Center in Leisure World and highlighted the impact it has on the residents. Lastly, Council Member Steele reported that he attended the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting and the GRF Facilities meeting. He noted that he met with the Leisure World Bicycle Club to discuss their concerns over pavement striping. Mayor Pro Tern Landau reported her attendance at the Lions Club Arts and Crafts Fair and noted that despite the heat, the event was a success. Mayor Sustarsic thanked City Manager Ingram for the announcement of the Citizen- Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting. She announced several upcoming road closures in College Park East due to pavement maintenance. Lastly, Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Korean American Association of Leisure World Korean Night Event, the League of California Cities quarterly meeting, the Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Chamber of Commerce Meet the Board of Directors Mixer, the Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting, the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Board meeting, the OCSan Operations Committee meeting, the Lions Club Arts and Crafts Fair, and the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base 40th Infantry Unit welcome home and patching ceremony. 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 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on August 12, 2024, and the Special Closed Session meeting held on August 26, 2024. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) September 9, 2024 - Ratification. C. Council Appointment to the Recreation and Parks Commission — District Four - It is at the request of Mayor Sustarsic that the City Council appoint Evan Jackson to the Recreation and Parks Commission, as a representative for District Four. D. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2024 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference - That the City Council designate a voting Delegate and Alternates for the Annual Business Meeting of the 2024 League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference. E. Second Amendment to Easement Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Airtouch) for Existing Wireless Facilities Located at 3900 Lampson Avenue - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7557: 1. Approving the Second Amendment to Easement Agreement for an existing cell tower site on City property at 3900 Lampson Avenue; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendment, Memorandum of Easement Agreement, and other necessary documents on behalf of the City; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment 25-03-01 to increase revenues to Fund 101-000-0000-45400 by $53,000. F. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. for Pavement Marking Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7558: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. dated July 22, 2019, extending the term of the Agreement through and including July 22, 2025, and increasing compensation by $100,000 for the third extension, for a total not-to-exceed amount of$370,000 for the extended six-year term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City. G. Approving and Authorizing a Public Works Agreement for Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal with Post Bros. Construction Co. -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7559: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal Project; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to Post Bros. Construction Co. in the amount of $413,391; waiving all minor bid irregularities; and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement for construction services to Post Bros. Construction Co. H. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7560 authorizing the City Manager and/or the Chief of Police to execute an agreement and any other documents necessary on the City's behalf for the transfer or purchase of equipment and services or for reimbursement of training costs for Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California and Anaheim and/or Santa Ana Police Departments in its capacity as the Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area Security Initiative. 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. 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 There were no Public Hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS I. Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in Connection with Mr. Gallegos' Appointment as Interim City Manager - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7561 approving Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in connection with Mr. Gallegos' appointment as Interim City Manager. City Attorney Ghirelli provided an overview of the staff report. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Landau to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in connection with Mr. Gallegos' appointment as Interim City Manager. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Retired Seal Beach Police Reserve Officer Lew Gray at 8:27 p.m. to Monday, September 9, 2024, to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. Gloria D. H per, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Sc-P'` �- �*w,,, Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor �'.-� SEAS A{s,, Attested: f' ° �.:-E Gloria D. H r er, City Clerk ' F�; 927 \g Pc�f`