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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2024-10-14 Seal Beach, California October 14, 2024 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:03 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 Parick Gallegos, Acting City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Shaun Temple, Planning Manager Patricia Garcia, Associate Planner Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS There were no presentations/ recognitions ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Ken Seiff and Jo8n. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio announced that three (3) 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 two (2) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT Acting City Manager Gallegos reported that he toured the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) facility in Fountain Valley, his attendance at the State of the District for Los Alamitos Unified School District and Staff Development Day. Additionally, Acting City Manager Gallegos announced that staff participated in the annual department pumpkin decorating contest and noted that the pumpkins are on display at City Hall until October 31, 2024; he encouraged the Council and residents to stop by City Hall to vote for their favorite pumpkin. Lastly, he invited the Council and residents to the annual Trunk or Treat event, scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., at the municipal parking lot on Main Street and Electric Avenue. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele thanked his fellow Council Members for approving his absence from the last City Council meeting due to a planned vacation. Additionally, Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Joint Powers Insurance Authority Risk Management Conference in Palm Desert on October 10-11, 2024. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board meeting. Council Member Moore thanked the Seal Beach Police Department for hosting the District 2 Coffee with a Cop. He also reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Municipal Election Information Community Meeting and a Breast Cancer Awareness Beach Walk. Mayor Pro Tem Landau thanked Police Chief Henderson and the Seal Beach Police Department for hosting the District 3 Coffee with a Cop. She also thanked the owners of Humblemaker Coffee Co. for accommodating the event. Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting, the Seal Beach Municipal Election111 Information Community Meeting, the Los Alamitos Planning Commission meeting, the Orange County Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting, and the Republic Services rodeo. Additionally, Mayor Sustarsic reported that she met with the new Co- Presidents of the Chamber of Commerce. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the September 23, 2024, City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on September 23, 2024. B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) October 14, 2024 - Ratification. C. Notice of Completion for the Almond Avenue Paving Project, CIP ST2201 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7566: 1. Accepting the Almond Avenue Paving Project, CIP ST2201, by Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $520,873.64; 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. D. Notice of Completion for the FY 2023-24 Annual Local Paving Program, CIP STO2 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7567: 1. Accepting the FY 2023-24 Annual Local Paving Program, CIP STO2, by Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $781,832.25; 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. E. Notice of Completion for Pier Concrete Abutment Restoration Project, CIP BP2201 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7568: 1. Accepting the Pier Concrete Abutment Project, CIP BP2201, by HZS Engineering Inc. dba HZS Construction in the amount of $566,186.99; 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. Council Member Moore 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, Moore, Steele, Landau, 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 F. Zone Text Amendment 24-02 Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Consistent with State Law Requirements - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve Ordinance 1715, adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-02; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1715, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed Ordinance exempt from CEQA. Associate Planner Garcia gave an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Landau, Mayor Sustarsic, and Council Members Steele, and Moore. Their questions and concerns were addressed by Associate Planner Garcia, Planning Manager Temple, and Community Development Director Smittle. Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Sustarsic closed the public hearing. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Moore to 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve Ordinance 1715, adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-02; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1715, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed Ordinance exempt from CEQA. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic NOES: Landau ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council at 8:01 p.m. to Monday, October 28, 2024 to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. loria D. arper, ity Cler City of Seal Beach Sip, Approved: �`�vOAATFp',,�'� Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor U= ,G Fcc ..°,fA2i \cb- �O Attested: COS Gloria D. Harper ity CF00I1N1V