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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2024-10-28 Seal Beach, California October 28, 2024 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:08 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 Patrick Gallegos, Acting 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 Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Chris Hendrix, Police Lieutenant Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Legislative Update by Assembly Member Diane Dixon • National Save Our Beach Month Proclamation — October 2024 • Orange County Fire Authority 3rd Quarter Update by Division 1 Chief Craig Covey ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Catherine Showalter, Cory Vigil, Chad Berlinghieri, Susan Perrell, Rosie Ritchie, Patty Campbell, Patty Senecal, Jean Arlean, and Ken Seiff. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications. 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 pulled item E for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Landau pulled item I for separate consideration. 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. Mayor Pro Tem Landau recused herself from the meeting prior to the discussion of Item B. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli noted that the Los Alamitos Planning Commission recommended approval of items related to the Lampson Park Place project, but did not approve the project itself. The project must still receive Los Alamitos' City Council approval before being considered by the City of Seal Beach. CITY MANAGER REPORT Acting City Manager Gallegos reported that staff participated in the Great California Shake Out on October 17, 2024. He also stressed the importance of practicing safety protocols. Additionally, Acting City Manager Gallegos reported that staff attended the Save Our Beach 25th Anniversary Beach Cleanup on October 19, 2024. He reported that staff also hosted a pop-up City Hall at the Golden Age Foundation Walk and Roll-a-Thon fundraiser. He recognized Girl Scout Ava Wagner for her assistance with decorating trash bins at First Street parking lot and noted that staff hosted a tour of City Hall for other Girl Scouts to earn their democracy badge. Finally, Acting City Manager Gallegos encouraged residents to attend the City's upcoming Trunk or Treat event scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot at Electric Avenue and Main Street. He noted that there is still time to vote on the pumpkins currently on display at City Hall as a part of staff's annual pumpkin decorating contest. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant Celebration, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Legislative Committee meeting, the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting, the Save our Beach 25th Anniversary Beach Cleanup event, the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting, the OCFA Board meeting, and the OCFA reserves graduation ceremony. Council Member Moore had nothing to report. Council Member Steele reported that he hosted a Coffee with the Chief event at Clubhouse 6 in Leisure World and thanked Police Chief Henderson and Police Captain Ezroj for attending. Additionally, Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting, the West Orange County Water Board meeting, the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting, the League of California Cities Conference, the Orange County Business Council Economic Forecast Conference, the Orange County Sanitation District State of the District, and the Heather Park Ribbon- Cutting Ceremony. Council Member Steele announced that he was appointed to the Revenue and Taxation Committee of the League of California Cities. Lastly, Council Member Steele noted that the Orange County Sanitation District pump station project at Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue is underway, and that construction will be ongoing for the next four (4) years. Mayor Pro Tem Landau acknowledged the members of the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) and thanked them for their hard work. Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting, a Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting, the Los Alamitos Planning Commission meeting, the Orange County Sanitation District State of the District, and the Heather Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony. She reported that she assisted with a tour of City Hall for the Girl Scouts and thanked staff for their work on the tour. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the October 14, 2024 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on October 14, 2024. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (October 28, 2024) - Receive and file. D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1715 Adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-02 - That the City Council conduct second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1715 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach amending section 11.4.05.115 of Chapter 11.4.05 of part IV of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act." ., , contract documents for the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS903; and, 2. . for the Project in +he ng+_tn_exceed Omni ant of$ I 227 737 and rejecting all other hide and, 3. Auth ing e�City Manager to execte a P blic Works Agreement .i+h ; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $123,000, and construction udget Amendment BA #25 04 01 in the amount of$400,000. F. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with John L Hunter and Associates, Inc. for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Water Conservation Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7570: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with John L Hunter and Associates, Inc. in an annual amount of $102,906 and a not-to- exceed amount of $514,530 over a five-year period to provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and water conservation program services; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement. G. Authorizing an Application for the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Implementation Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7571 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grant Program application for the Automated Meter Infrastructure Implementation Project. H. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC for Street Sweeping Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7572 approving Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with SCA of CA, LLC ("SCA"), dated October 28, 2019, as follows: 1. Extending the term of the Agreement for one additional one-year term through and including October 28, 2025 ("Third Extension"); and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve one additional one-year extension of the Agreement through and including October 28, 2026 ("Fourth Extension"), contingent upon satisfactory performance of SCA; and, 3. Increasing SCA's compensation by a one- time 3.2% Consumer Price Index adjustment of $5,581.36 for a not-to-exceed amount of $179,997.36 for each one-year term extension; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to a total amount of $10,000 per one-year term extension in connection with the Agreement; and, 5. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City. I. Ap•prroving-Am ndTmrrentc Ne 2 to the Pr�.T isronal Sera. s-Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. That th our adopt-Resolutions,-r 31. pproving °mendment No. 2 to the ProfessionalServices Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. in order to extend tc t �b7 " car r +ional extensio s and-ttY�lme'n�d the contractor's fee schedule, for the processing of fines, bail, and forfeiture thereof, in California and online permit application services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Moore to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of items E and I. 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 E. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. for Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS1903 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7569: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS903; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc for the Project in the not-to-exceed amount of$1,227,737, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $123,000, and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $150,000 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $273,000; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve, by change order, additional work requests for Bid Item #A1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $111,430; and, 6. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-04-01 in the amount of$400,000. Acting City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Director Lee to provide an overview of the staff report. Public Works Director Lee provided an overview of the staff report and addressed Council Member Steele's questions and concerns. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve item E. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7573: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. in order to extend the term by one year, with two one-year optional extensions, and to amend the contractor's fee schedule, for the processing of fines, bail, and forfeiture thereof, in connection with the issuance of illegal parking citations pursuant to the laws of California and online permit application services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement. Acting City Manager Gallegos called upon Police Chief Henderson to provide an overview of the staff report. Police Chief Henderson provided a brief overview of the staff report and addressed Mayor Pro Tern Landau's questions and concerns. Mayor Pro Tern Landau moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve item I. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau, 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 There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council at 8:54 p.m. to Tuesday November 12, 2024, to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. Mayor Sustarsic announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. G oria D. 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