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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2024-11-12 Seal Beach, California November 12, 2024 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Mayor Pro Tern Landau 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, Interim 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 Kal Cain, Orange County Fire Authority Fire Captain Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator Julia Clasby, Police Lieutenant Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer Shaun Temple, Planning Manager PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • National Nurse Practitioner Week — November 10-16, 2024 • Recognition of Police Officer Ryan Corbin • Orange County Sanitation District Construction Update by Director of Engineering Mike Dorman ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: Catherine Showalter, Glen Rabenn, Don Schwartz, Susan Perrell, Mark Mihalco, Hector Huffington, Patty Senecal, Patty Campbell, Theresa Miller, and Tom Quinn. 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 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 Tern Landau recused herself from the meeting prior to the discussion of Item B. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Gallegos reported that the annual Seal Beach Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Additionally, he noted that the annual Seal Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Lastly, Interim City Manager Gallegos wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, the SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting, the McGaugh Elementary School Veterans Day Flag Deck Ceremony, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Seal Beach Police Department Active Shooter Drill, the Eisenhower Park Veterans Day Ceremony, and the OCFA Operations Committee meeting. Council Member Moore thanked the Public Works department for fixing the entrance sign in College Park West. Additionally, Council Member Moore reminded staff of City Council's direction to allocate Measure GG funds to infrastructure needs, to work on a pension pay-down plan, and to develop a 3-5 year financial plan to address any negative balances. Lastly, Council Member Moore wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the McGaugh Elementary School Veterans Day Flag Deck Ceremony, the Boeing Open House, and the Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OC-OAAC) meeting. He noted that one of the goals of OC-OAAC is to set up a one-stop resource phone line to eliminate the need for senior citizens to call several agencies to locate the resources needed. Lastly, Council Member Steele wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Pro Tern Landau reported her attendance at the Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center Veterans Day Ceremony, the Edison Park Veterans Day Ceremony, and the Neighbor 4 Neighbor event. She encouraged residents interested in the Neighbor 4 Neighbor program to reach out to Seargent Gray. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Landau wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Seal Beach Trunk or Treat event, the Neighbor 4 Neighbor event, an Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Operations Committee meeting, the McGaugh Elementary School Veterans Day Flag Deck Ceremony, and the Eisenhower Park Veterans Day Ceremony. Additionally, Mayor Sustarsic announced that the Seal Beach Police Department Coffee with a Cop event will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at Starbucks, located in the Old Ranch Town Center. Lastly, she announced that the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor Library will host their grand reopening on November 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the October 28, 2024 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on October 28, 2024. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (November 12, 2024) - Receive and file. D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. E. Approving Submittal of FY 2024-25 Measure M2 Eligibility Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program Amendment - That the City Council approve the submittal of the City's amended seven-year Measure M2 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2024-25 through FY 2030-31. F. Establishing the Regular Meeting Time of the Environmental Quality Control Board - That the City Council approve Resolution 7574 establishing the third Wednesday of the month at 6:15 p.m. as the regular meeting time for the Environmental Quality Control Board. G. Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Completion of the'Local Coastal Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7575: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for the City's Local Coastal Program update for an amount not-to-exceed $450,000 for the contract term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. H. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7576: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to approve an increase in compensation of $67,000 for scope amendments, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $459,254, a contingency amount of $19,613, and a six- month extension to expire on September 30, 2025; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. I. Notice of Completion for the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7577: 1. Accepting the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904, by General Pump Company, Inc., in the amount of $674,360; 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. J. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative Feasibility Study - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7578: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of$349,933 to provide research, analysis, and support services for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative Feasibility Study; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement. K. Notice of Completion for Pier Restroom Renovation Project, CIP BP2202 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7579: 1. Accepting the Pier Restroom Renovation Project, CIP BP2202, by R Dependable Const Inc., in the amount of $261,070.08; 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. L. Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Five-Year Update to the Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Association Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7580: 1. Approving the contract documents for the City of Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Five-Year Update; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Michael Baker International in the amount of $118,530; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International; and, 4. Rejecting all other proposals. Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic 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 M. Zone Text Amendment 24-03 Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Administrative Review of Modifications to Nonconforming Residential Structures, Administrative Review of Reasonable Accommodation Requests, Modification to Residential Front Yard Permeable Surface Requirements, and Updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards Pursuant to Senate Bill 1211 and Assembly Bill 2533 (Statute of 2024) - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve Ordinance 1716, adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-03; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1716, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to nonconforming residential structures, reasonable accommodations, residential permeable surface requirements, and accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Planning Manager Temple provided a comprehensive staff report. Council Member Steele's questions were addressed by Planning Manager Temple and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Sustarsic opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Sustarsic closed the public hearing. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Landau, Mayor Sustarsic, Council Member Kalmick, Community Development Director Smittle, Planning Manager Temple, and City Attorney Ghirelli. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Moore to introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1716, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to nonconforming residential structures, reasonable accommodations, residential permeable surface requirements, and accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There were no unfinished/continued business items. NEW BUSINESS N. Hearing to Consider Customer Appeal of Water Bill at 315 Central Avenue - That the City Council conduct a hearing regarding a disputed water bill for the billing period covering March 27, 2024 - May 29, 2024. After considering the evidence presented by the appellant and staff, staff recommends that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the charges. Director of Finance Arenado provided an overview of the staff report. The questions and concerns of Council Members Kalmick and Steele, along with those of Mayor Sustarsic, were addressed by Public Works Director Lee and Director of Finance Arenado. Mayor Pro Tem Landau moved, second by Council Member Moore to deny the appeal and uphold the charges. AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau, Sustarsic NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council at 9:01 p.m. to Monday, December 9, 2024, to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. Mayor Sustarsic announced that the November 25, 2024, City Council meeting has been cancelled. loria D. H per, ity Clerk �- City of Seal Beach ��dA-A.Q.Q j • t CL: yca Approved: _ 04 r Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor \ ;: .; : 44 r'tw�< .t Attested: loria D. 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