Seal Beach, California
January 10, 2022
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7: 00 p. m. via teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Kalmick
Council Members: Varipapa, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa- Lavitt
Absent: None
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Philip Gonshak, Police Chief
Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Sherry Johnson, Interim Director of Finance/ City Treasurer Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Elizabeth Camarena, Executive Assistant
Ron Roberts, Orange County Fire Authority
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
City Clerk Harper announced that two ( 2) supplemental communications were received after posting of the agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa moved, second by Council Member Massa- Lavitt, to approve the agenda.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa- Lavitt, Varipapa NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Orange County Sanitation District Construction Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed comments were received. Stephanie Wade spoke on behalf of Supervisor Foley' s Office and thanked the City of Seal Beach for the coat donations for children in need. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele had no items to report and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram introduced Interim Finance Director Sherry Johnson and provided a summary of her experience. Interim Finance Director Sherry Johnson provided brief comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Moore had no items to report.
Council Member Sustarsic had no items to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa had no items to report.
Council Member Massa-Lavitt thanked the Orange County Sanitation District for tonight's presentation. She indicated that there hasn' t been a lot of mosquito activity and noted that there was nothing else to report.
Mayor Kalmick indicated that he attended Supervisor Foley' s monthly Mayor' s meeting and the Orange County Mayor' s meeting. Additionally, he announced that the memorial for former Mayor Victor Grgas will be held on Saturday, January 15th at noon at Eisenhower Park.
COUNCIL ITEMS
City Council Appointment to the Planning Commission - District Two - It is the request of Council Member Moore, that the City Council appoint Dominic Massetti to the Planning Commission, as a representative for District Two.
City Clerk Harper provided a comprehensive background on the staff report.
Council Member Moore thanked all the applicants for applying.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa- Lavitt, to appoint Dominic Massetti to the Planning Commission, as a representative for District Two.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item A.
AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa- Lavitt NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Massa- Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Sustarsic, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
B. Approval of the December 13, 2021 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on December 13, 2021.
C. Demands on City Treasury ( Fiscal Year 2022) — January 10, 2022 - Receive and file.
D. Monthly Investment Report — November 30, 2021 - Ratification.
E. Review and Determine that the City Council will Continue to Conduct Public Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953( e) - The City Manager and City Attorney recommend that the City Council determine that the City Council will continue to conduct public meetings by teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953( e), because in- person meetings would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees, and continue to review this matter periodically.
F. 2022 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2022 calendar of meeting dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July ( 11th) and the second meetings in August ( 22nd), November ( 28th), and December (26th).
G. 2022 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental Agencies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7234 confirming City Council appointments as representatives and alternates to the Intergovernmental Agencies for 2022 and direct the City Clerk to revise and post on the website the 2022 Fair Political Practices Commission ( FPPC) Form 806.
H. Notice of Completion for City Yard Roofing Project, CIP BG2106 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7235: 1. Accepting the City Yard Roofing Project, CIP BG2106, by Garland/ DBS, Inc. in the amount of $177, 644; 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 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
I. Rejecting All Bids for the 6th Street Alley Improvement Project, CIP SS1902 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7236 rejecting all bids received for the 6th Street Alley Improvement Project, CIP SS1902, and directing the Director of Public Works to readvertise the Project for bids.
J. Appointment of Sherry Johnson as Interim Director of Finance/ City Treasurer - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7237 approving the appointment of Sherry Johnson as Interim Director of Finance/ City Treasurer.
K. SB 90/ State Mandated Cost Reimbursement Claim Preparation Services by Nichols Consulting Agreement for Fiscal Years 2021 — 2024 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7238 authorizing the City of Seal Beach to enter into a revised professional services agreement with Nichols Consulting, and authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all contracts and proposals, including any necessary extensions or amendments thereof.
L. Acceptance of 2021- 2024 Department of Justice: California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7239:
1. Approving an agreement between the City of Seal Beach and the State of California Department of Justice to provide grant funding for Seal Beach Police Department education and enforcement activities; and, 2. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute on behalf of the City of Seal Beach all contracts and proposals including any extensions or amendments thereof and any subsequent contract with the State in relation thereto; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment ( BA) 22- 07- 01 for $ 56, 546.
M. Authorizing an Application for the Department of Water Resources Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program for the Beverly Manor Booster Station Rehabilitation Project and Lampson Well Treatment System - That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution 7240 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Department of Water Resources Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program application for the Beverly Manor Booster Station Rehabilitation Project; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7241 authorizing the City Manager to submit a Department of Water Resources Urban and Multibenefit Drought Relief Grant Program application for the Lampson Well Treatment System.
N. 2021 Seal Beach City Jail HCA Annual Health Evaluation - That the City Council receive and file the 2021 Seal Beach City Jail HCA Annual Health Evaluation conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency staff for Seal Beach City Jail on December 14, 2021.
O. Establishing Hourly Wages for Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Employees That the City Council adopt Resolution 7242, establishing hourly wages for part- time, seasonal, and temporary employees to remain compliant with the State of California' s Minimum wage order effective on January 1, 2022.
City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items.
AYES: Kalmick, Varipapa, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa- Lavitt 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 Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting at 7: 40 p. m., to Monday, January 24, 2022, at 5: 30 p. m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary.
Approved:
Joe Kalmick, Mayor
Attested:
Gloria . H rper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach