A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 12, 2024 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
MAYOR
Fourth District
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR PRO TEM
Third District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
THOMAS MOORE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second 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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CITY COUNCIL NORMS:
Adopted on June 12, 2023
• Maintain a citywide perspective, while being mindful of our districts. • Move from I to we, and from campaigning to governing. • Work together as a body, modeling teamwork and civility for our community. • Assume good intent.
• Disagree agreeably and professionally.
• Utilize long range plans to provide big picture context that is realistic and achievable.
• Stay focused on the topic at hand. Ensure each member of Council has an opportunity to speak.
• Demonstrate respect, consideration, and courtesy to all. • Share information and avoid surprises.
• Keep confidential things confidential.
• Respect the Council/Manager form of government and the roles of each party. • Communicate concerns about staff to the City Manager; do not criticize staff in public.
CIVILITY PRINCIPLES:
Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and, Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
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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
• Introduction of New Full Time Employees
• Caltrans Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Construction Update • Winter Storm Update
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation • National Black History Month Proclamation
• Seal Beach Lions Club 85 Anniversary Proclamation
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 January 22, 2024 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council th
meetings held on January 22, 2024.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) February 12, 2024 - Ratification.
C. City of Seal Beach Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023 - That the City Council receive and file the following documents for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023: A. Audit Communication Letter B. Report on Internal Control C. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) D.
Appropriations Limit Final Report.
D. Council Appointment to the Environmental Quality Control Board and the Planning Commission - District Two - It is at the request of Council Member Moore that the City Council: 1. Appoint Dominic (Nick) Massetti to the Environmental Quality Control Board; and, 2. Appoint Ben Wong to the Planning Commission.
E. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1708 - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1708 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Amend Certain Animal Control Regulations Relating to Dog Licensing, Rabies Contral and Other Animal Control Requirements and Prohibitions.”
F. Approving and Authorizing a Resolution that City of Seal Beach Enter into A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With West Orange County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7484: 1. Approving the City of Seal Beach’s participation in the West Orange County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated October 4, 2023; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager and the Police Chief, or their designees, to complete and sign all necessary materials to facilitate the City entering into a MOU.
G. Approval for the Seal Beach Police Department to Purchase Ammunition for Police Rifles Pursuant to the City of Seal Beach “Military Equipment” Use Policy and State Law - That City Council adopt Resolution 7485 to approve the purchase of the .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department, pursuant to the City’s “military equipment” use policy and state law.
H. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. for the West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project, CIP SD2401/BG2401ex101-WEPS - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7486: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project, CIP SD2401/BG2401ex101-WEPS; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $222,144.00, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement for construction services to R.I.C.
Construction Co., Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $22,144.00 and inspection services up to $5,856.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $28,000.00.
I. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Maintenance Services Agreement with Base Hill, Inc. for Janitorial Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7487: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Maintenance Services Agreement with Base Hill, Inc. dated October 24, 2022, for additional janitorial services; and, 2. Increasing compensation for such additional services by $264,644.78 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $994,424.60 for the Original Three-Year Term; and, 3. Increasing compensation for such additional services by $132,322.39 for a not-to-exceed amount of $375,582.33 for each one-year term extension; and, 4. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City; and, 5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #24-08-02 in the amount of $133,000.
J. Accepting Grant Funds from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for the City Hall Courtyard Foundation and Authorizing Execution of the Grant Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7488: 1. Accepting an award of grant funds in the amount of $3,000 from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, 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 Community Partnering Program.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
K. Proposition 218 Protest Public Hearing – Water Rate and Sewer Rate Adjustments - That the City Council open the public hearing to accept comments on the proposed Water and Sewer Rates, and continue the item to February 26, 2024, to allow for additional public review time.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, February 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.