A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 11, 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
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Oak Middle School Choir – Christmas Carolers
• Introduction of New Full Time Employees
• Recognition of Deputy City Clerk Dana Engstrom
• Information Technology (IT) Update
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.
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 November 13, 2023 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on November 13, 2023.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) December 11, 2023 - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (October 31, 2023) - Receive and file.
D. 2024 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2024 calendar of meeting dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July (8th) and the second meetings in August (26th), November (25th), and December (23rd).
E. Rejecting All Bids for the Pier Concrete Abutment Restoration, CIP BP2201 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7466 rejecting all bids received for Pier Concrete Abutment Restoration, CIP BP 2201 F. Accepting Grant Funds and Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the Seal Beach Microtransit Service Pilot Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7467: 1. Accepting an award of grant funds in the amount of $162,891 from South Coast Air Quality Management District for the Seal Beach Microtransit Service Pilot Program; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with South Coast Air Quality Management District, amendments and other related documents, and to take all such other actions, as may be required to secure the grant funds and implement the approved grant under the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Microtransit Service Program Grant.
G. Termination of Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7468, terminating the Standard Agreement for Collection of Sewer Connection Charges with the Orange County Sanitation District.
H. Submittal of Yearly Expenditure Report to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7469: 1. Finding the yearly expenditure report to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility for FY 2022-2023 was prepared in conformance with the M2 Expenditure Report Template provided in the Renewed Measure M Eligibility Guidelines and accounts for Net Revenues including interest earned, expenditures during the fiscal year and balances at the end of fiscal year; and, 2. Adopting M2 Expenditure Report for FY 2022-2023; and, 3. Directing the City Manager, or her designee, to submit the M2 Expenditure Report to OCTA no later than December 31, 2023.
I. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of Public Works Agreements with Sequel Contractors, Inc. for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project, CIP ST1811 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7470: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project, CIP ST1811; and, 2.
Approving and awarding a public works agreement to Sequel Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $2,332,420, including the Total Base Bid of $2,280,420 and Additive Bid Items #59 and 60; and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works agreement for construction services to Sequel Contractors, Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $200,000 and inspection services up to $100,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $300,000; and, 5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #24-06-01 in the amount of $740,000.
J. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc. for Water Meter Reading Services Pilot Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7471: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc. dated March 28, 2022, extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2023; and increasing compensation by $28,800 for the additional services during the extension, for the revised total not-to-exceed amount of $71,618.40, for the extended term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
K. Presentation of Water and Sewer Rate Study and Set Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed New Water and Sewer Rates - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7472: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to notify the public of the proposed Water and Sewer Rates in compliance with Proposition 218; and, 2. Setting the Water and Sewer Rate Study Public Hearing date for February 12, 2024.
L. City Council Reorganization - That the City Council approve reorganization of the City Council and selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, January 22, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Please note, the January 8, 2024 City Council meeting has been cancelled.