Seal Beach, California
September 25, 2023
The City Council met in regular session at 7: 00 p. m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Landau led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Moore
Council Members: Kalmick, Landau, Steele, Sustarsic
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer
Iris Lee, Public Works Director
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Nicholas Nicholas, Police Captain
Michael Ezroj, Police Captain
Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator/ Police Seargeant Kathryne Cho, Deputy Public Works Director
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
Samuel Funes, Assistant Planner
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
Council Member Landau pulled Items E, F, G, and H for separate consideration.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele, to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
Association of California Cities — Orange County ( ACC- OC) Presentation by Executive Director Kris Murray
National Preparedness Month Proclamation
National Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Moore opened oral communications. Speakers: Robert Races and Richard Coles.
Mayor Moore closed oral communications.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli had no items to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram congratulated and commended Code Enforcement Office Samuel Funes on his promotion to the position of Assistant Planner.
Additionally, she acknowledged and commended staff representing the City throughout the country last week. Finance Director Barbara Arenado was selected as an ambassador to represent the Southern California Region of Public Finance Professionals in Washington D. C. for the Women in Public Finance Conference. She also acknowledged and commended Police Captain Nick Nicholas and Police Services Supervisor Michael McDonald who attended and lead a session at the National Parking Association Conference in New Orleans, in conjunction with parking managers from the Beverly Hills Police Department.
City Manager Ingram provided a few calendar updates that included the upcoming Leisure World Town Hall meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 27, 2023, at 2: 00 p. m. at Clubhouse Four. Discussion topics will include Housing Element, parking management efforts, coyote awareness, animal control updates, and other topics that affect Leisure World residents. She announced that the next Citizen- Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 5: 30 p. m. and the first Zoning Code Update Community Outreach meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6: 00 p. m., and both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Kalmick reported that the California Coastal Conservancy granted the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority $ 31. 7 million to cover the planning and permitting of the property.
Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Senior Citizen Advisory Council and noted the Council is considering changing the name to Older Adults Advisory Council as well as the bylaws. Additionally, he reported that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento with Mayor Moore, noting how valuable the conference was. Lastly, he thanked Orange County Fire Authority ( OCFA) Chief Covey for the OCFA Headquarters tour noting the incredible work they accomplish on a daily basis.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Citizen- Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, an Airport Land Use Committee meeting, and provided a brief update on the discussions at a recent Rossmoor Community Services District traffic commission meeting.
Council Member Landau thanked the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce for the beautiful, well- attended brunch for the Board' s Annual Installation, and announced the names of all the new Board Members. Additionally, she congratulated Code Enforcement Officer Samuel Funes on his well- deserved promotion to the position of Assistant Planner.
Council Member Landau thanked Orange County Fire Authority ( OCFA) Chief Covey for an incredible tour of OCFA Headquarters and commended OCFA firefighters for their quick response to the recent Mobile Home Park fire at 300 block of Welcome Lane. Lastly, she reported her attendance at the Long Beach City Council meeting where she spoke about the importance of mitigating the traffic impacts on Pacific Coast Highway as a result of new housing development and indicated she will continue to provide updates at future Council meetings.
Mayor Moore reported his attendance at the first Citizen- Council Parking Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting noting that the discussion included the goals of the Committee and indicated that the next meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers. He reported his attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. He expressed his excitement about receiving voicemails by email again as part of the new City- wide phone system. Lastly, he indicated that he looks forward to the Leisure World Townhall meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 2: 00 p. m.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Landau, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with exception of Items E, F, G, and H.
A. Approval of the September 11, 2023 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on September 11, 2023.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) September 25, 2023 - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report ( August 31, 2023) - Receive and file.
D. A Resolution Authorizing Entering Into a Funding Agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and Authorizing and Designating the City Manager to Accept Oil Spill Response Equipment Funding - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7446 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement on the City' s behalf to sign the funding agreement, amendments, and requests for disbursement on behalf of City of Seal Beach to accept funding for oil spill response equipment. e- ` 46 _ . •e. AA , A
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I. Approving the Fifth Amendment to the West Orange County Water Board Joint Powers Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7451: 1 . Approving the Fifth Amendment to the West Orange County Water Board Joint Powers Agreement; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.
J. Notice of Completion for the Seal Beach Pier Emergency Pier Repair, CIP EM2023 That the City Council adopt Resolution 7452: 1 . Accepting the Seal Beach Pier Emergency Pier Repair, CIP EM2023, by Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc., in the amount of 1, 265, 484. 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.
K. Termination of Deed Restriction and Covenant for 405 Opal Cove Way - That the City Council approve Resolution 7453 terminating the Deed Restriction and Covenant for the property located at 405 Opal Cove Way, Seal Beach CA.
L. Rejecting All Bids for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure, CIP ST1811 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7454 rejecting all bids received for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure, CIP ST1811.
The vote below is for all the Consent Calendar Items with exception of Items E, F, G, and H:
AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Landau, Steele
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Ingram introduced Captain Nick Nicholas who provided a comprehensive background on all four ( 4) parking items pulled from the consent calendar. Council Member questions were addressed.
E. City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with PCS Mobile for Parking Enforcement Equipment, Technologies, and Services to the City - That City Council adopt Resolution 7447: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Service Agreement dated February 12, 2018 (" Agreement"), as previously amended by Amendment No. 1 dated December 10, 2018 ("Amendment No. 1") between the City of Seal Beach and Portable Computer Systems, Inc. dba PCS Mobile Consultant") for certain parking enforcement equipment, technologies, and services to the City, ( i) to extend the original term of the Agreement to and including February 12, 2024; and ( ii) to increase the compensation to be paid to Consultant by $ 8, 400. 00, for the revised total not-to- exceed amount of$ 218, 323.50 for the extended original term; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager or her designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement: and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, the option to renew the Agreement for three ( 3) additional one- year terms, for the not-toexceed compensation of$ 8, 400. 00 for each one- year extension, upon the City Manager providing written notice to Consultant at least thirty 30) days
prior to the expiration of the extended original term or a prior extension.
F. City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parkeon, Inc. for Parking Enforcement Equipment, Technologies, and Services to the City - That City Council adopt Resolution 7448: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 12, 2018 ("Agreement"), as previously amended by Amendment No. 1 dated May 9, 2022, between the City of Seal Beach and Parkeon, Inc. for certain parking enforcement equipment, technologies, and services to the City, ( i) to extend the term of the Agreement to and including February 12, 2024, ( ii) increase the compensation to be paid to Consultant by $ 10, 920, for the revised total no- to- exceed amount of$ 110, 035, for additional services for the extended term; and iii) to provide that the additional $ 10, 920 sum shall be used for Consultant to provide additional services to the City as set forth in Section 3. 0 of Amendment No. 2 in accordance with the rates shown on the fee schedules set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit A- 1, but in no event will the City pay more than $ 10, 920 for additional services for the extended term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager the option to renew the Agreement for up to three ( 3) additional one- year terms for the notto- exceed amount of$ 10, 920 for each extension, on the same terms and conditions, upon the City Manager providing written notice to Consultant at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the previous extension.
G. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for Parking Enforcement Equipment, Technologies, and Services to the City - That City Council adopt Resolution 7449: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement dated December 9, 2019 (" Agreement"), between the City of Seal Beach and Data Ticket, Inc. (" Data Ticket") for certain parking enforcement equipment, technologies, and services to the City, extending the term of the Agreement to and including December 9, 2023 on the same terms and conditions, and finding that Data Ticket waived its right to thirty ( 30) days' prior notice of City' s option to extend the Agreement; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, the option to extend the Agreement up to one additional one year term, on the same terms and conditions.
H. City Council Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Passport Labs, Inc. for Parking Enforcement Equipment, Technologies and Services to the City - That City Council adopt Resolution 7450: 1. Approving the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 12, 2018, as previously amended by the First Amendment dated May 17, 2019 ( collectively the Agreement"), between the City of Seal Beach and Passport Labs, Inc., for certain parking enforcement equipment, technologies, and services to the City, extending the term of the Agreement through February 12, 2024 on the same terms and conditions as the Agreement; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to extend the Agreement for an additional one ( 1) year term beginning February 12, 2024 through February 12, 2025 on the same terms and conditions as the Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tern Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Landau to approve Items E, F, G, and H.
AYES: Kalmick, Steele, Moore, Sustarsic, Landau
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
M. Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7455 approving the City of Seal Beach Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards.
Community Development Director Smittle introduced Assistant Planner Samuel Funes who provided a comprehensive background on the staff report and addressed Council Member questions.
Council Member Landau moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7455 approving the City of Seal Beach Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards.
AYES: Kalmick, Steele, Moore, Sustarsic, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Moore adjourned the City Council meeting at 8: 09 p. m. to Monday, October 9, 2023, at 5: 30 p. m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary.
Gloria D. Harper City Clerk
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