A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 23, 2023 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
THOMAS MOORE
MAYOR
Second District
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fourth District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
LISA LANDAU
COUNCIL MEMBER
Third District
NATHAN STEELE
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters not on the agenda may, at the Council' s discretion, be referred to the City Manager and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire City Council, and not to any individual, member of the staff or audience. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.
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
• Senator Janet Nguyen Legislative Update
• Introduction of Police Chaplain Kanakis
• Strides for Diabetes Awareness Proclamation
• City of Hope Orange County Presentation by Director of Radiation Oncology Wealthy Villariasa
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Nicholas Ghirelli, 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 October 9, 2023 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on October 9, 2023.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) October 23, 2023 - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (September 30, 2023) - Receive and file.
D. Authorize an Application for Grant Funds for the California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program Planning Grant and Receipt of Grant Funds if Awarded - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7459: A.
Approving the application for grant funds related to the California Coastal Commission Local Coastal Program Planning Grant to complete a Local Coastal Program for the City of Seal Beach; and, B. Directing staff to execute all necessary documents to receive and utilize the grant funding; and, C.
Approving Budget Amendment #24-04-03 to increase revenues up to $125,800.
E. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for Parking Support Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7460: 1.
Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited dated June 14, 2021, to authorize Additional Services and to increase the compensation by a one-time increase of $25,650 or $2,850 per month, to the current program management monthly flat-rate fee, for a total monthly cost of $6,600 for the remaining nine (9) months of the contract term and a total not-to-exceed amount of $160,650 for the three-year term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement.
F. Amendment to Council Policy 100-03 (Council Rules of Procedure) to Place “Approval of Agenda,” Including Removal of Consent Calendar Items, After “Oral Communications” on All City Council, Commission, Committee, and Board Agendas - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7461 to amend Council Policy 100-03 (Council Rules of Procedure) by reordering the agenda to place “Approval of Agenda” and removal of consent calendar items after “Oral Communications” on all City Council, commission, committee, and board agendas.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
G. General Plan Amendment 19-1 to Change the Land Use Category of the Property at 328 13th Street from Residential High-Density to General Commercial and Zone Change 19-1 of the Property at 328 13th Street from RHD-20 to GC for the Redevelopment of an Existing Chevron Gas Station, to Change the Zone of 324th 13th Street from RHD-20 to RHD-33 in Accordance With SB 330, and to Consider a Negative Declaration for the Project Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) -
That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve General Plan Amendment 19-1 and Zone Change 19-1; and, 2. Approve Resolution 7462 amending the General Plan to change the land use category of 328 13th Street from Residential High Density to General Commercial; and,
3. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1707 an Ordinance changing the zone of 328 13th Street from RHD-20 to GC and changing the zone of 324th 13th Street from RHD-20 to RHD-33; and, 4.
Adopt the Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA based upon finding that there is no substantial evidence that the general plan amendment and zone change will result in significant adverse environmental impacts.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.