A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 8, 2022 ~ 7:00 PM
ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF WILL PARTICIPATE VIA TELECONFERENCE
JOE KALMICK
MAYOR
First District
MIKE VARIPAPA
MAYOR PRO TEM
Third District
THOMAS MOORE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth District
SANDRA MASSA-LAVITT
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, except as otherwise provided by law. Supporting documents, including agenda staff reports, and any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this agenda are available on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.
City Council meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV3 and on the City's website www.sealbeachca.gov). Check the SBTV3 schedule for rebroadcast of — meetings are available on- demand on the website (starting 2012).meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require disability - related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk' s office at (562) 431 -2527 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
NOTICE REGARDING PUBLIC OBSERVATION AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
PLEASE NOTE: CONSISTENT WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES, IN RESPONSE TO RECENT COVID-19 EXPOSURES WITHIN THE CITY
ORGANIZATION, THE CITY MANAGER HAS DIRECTED THAT THIS MEETING WILL BE
HELD USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM AND TELECONFERENCE TO PROTECT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC, CITY OFFICIALS AND STAFF.
PUBLIC COMMENT/PUBLIC HEARING: Members of the public may submit comments on any item on this City Council meeting agenda via email to the City Clerk at [email protected] or via the comment icon through the online portal at https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Government/Agendas-Notices-MeetingVideos/CouncilCommission-Meetings, or by voicemail by dialing (562) 431-2527 x1601 before 5pm on August 8, 2022. All email comments the City Clerk receives before the start of the meeting will be posted on the City website and distributed to the Council Members. Email comments received after that time will be posted on the City’s website and forwarded to the City Council after the meeting.
Those members of the public wishing to call in for comment during the meeting can join the Zoom Meeting from any electronic device by clicking the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88248554304. You may also call in by dialing 1-669-900-9128 and enter the webinar ID: 882-4855-4304. During the meeting, the Mayor will announce the opportunity for public comment. If watching on a device, use the ‘raise hand’ feature in Zoom to make a comment. If listening from a phone, dial *9 to raise your hand and make a comment.
The meeting host will go through raised hands one by one. The name you signed in with on Zoom is the name that will be called upon when asked to speak. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute, and your Zoom username will be called upon to speak.
Commenter will be allotted five (5) minutes to address the City Council. When addressed, clearly state your name for the record.& The Clerk will announce when your time has expired.
The City Council will not address any questions during the public comment period.
THIS NOTICE AND ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THIS NOTICE ARE PROVIDED PURSUANT TO THE CITY COUNCIL’S DETERMINATION THAT
REMOTE MEETINGS ARE STILL WARRANTED, AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e).
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Run Seal Beach Recognition of Winners:
◦ Rachelle Lee- Warner – 10K Female
◦ Dan Lasker – 10K Male
◦ Mya Lugo – 5K Female
◦ Gabriel Velasco – 5K Male
• Introduction of New Employees
◦ Conner Cassotta, Maintenance Aide
◦ Jason Vo, Office Specialist
◦ Michael McDonald, Police Services Manager
◦ TJ Blackledge, Senior Community Services Officer
◦ Justin Boice, Senior Community Services Officer
◦ Joshua Ang, Recreation Specialist
◦ Anthony Nguyen, Community Services Coordinator
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding the items on this City Council agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law.
Those members of the public wishing to provide comment are asked to send comments via email to the City Clerk at [email protected] or via the comment icon on the City website at https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Government/AgendasNotices-Meeting-Videos/Council-Commission-Meetings, or by voicemail by dialing (562) 431-2527 x1601 before 5:00 pm on August 8, 2022. Comments provided via email by 5:00 pm will be distributed to the City Council and posted on the City website for review by the public. Email comments received after that time will be posted on the City’s website and forwarded to the City Council after the meeting. Any documents for review should be sent to the City Clerk prior to the meeting for distribution.
Those members of the public wishing to call in for comment during the meeting can join the Zoom Meeting from any electronic device by clicking the following https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88248554304. You may also call in by dialing 1-669-900-9128 enter the webinar ID: 882-4855-4304. During the meeting, the Mayor will announce the opportunity for public comment. If watching on a device, use the ‘raise hand’ feature in Zoom to make a comment. If listening from a phone, dial *9 to raise your hand and make a comment. The meeting host will go through raised hands one
by one. The name you signed in with on Zoom is the name that will be called upon when asked to speak. When it is your turn to speak, you will be prompted to unmute, and your Zoom username will be called upon to speak. Commenter will be allotted five (5) minutes to address the City Council. When addressed, clearly state your name for the record. The Clerk will announce when your time has expired. The City Council will not address any questions during the public comment period.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.
A. Approval of the July 25, 2022 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on July 25, 2022.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) August 8, 2022 - Ratification.
C. 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, and City Boards and Commissions 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.
D. Authorizing Expenditures with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project (CIP ST2301), Pursuant to an On-Call Professional Services Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7323: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures in the not-to-exceed amount of $85,813 to EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for professional engineering design services for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project (CIP ST2301), pursuant to an On-Call Professional Services Agreement dated July 22, 2019; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests, in the notto-exceed amount of $10,000.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
E. Consideration by the City Council of Resolution Finding that the Housing Element is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination that the Adopted Housing Element is Inconsistent with the 2017 Airport Environs Land Use Plan - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7324 Finding that the Adopted Seal Beach General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element (6 Cycle) is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination that the Housing Element is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan.
F. Zone Text Amendment in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone District along the "Gold Coast" Area of Ocean Avenue - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve a Zone Text Amendment for the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone District along the "Gold Coast" Area of Ocean Avenue; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1696, an Ordinance amending the City of Seal Beach Municipal Code by revising Subsection D (Minimum Front and Interior Side Yards) of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards) of Chapter 11.2.05 (Residential Districts) of Title 11.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
G. Repeal of Local Residential Eviction Moratorium - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1697-U Repealing Ordinance 1683-U, which will repeal the City’s local moratorium on residential evictions relating to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NEW BUSINESS
H. Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation Funding Request - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7325 Approving a funding allocation in the amount of $10,000 to the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation from the General Fund.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council in memory of Bill Ayres, long-time Seal Beach resident and founder of the Seal Beach 5K/10K, to Monday, September 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
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