Seal Beach, California
April 22, 2024
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Council Member Kalmick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Sustarsic
Council Members: Kalmick, Moore, Steele, Landau (Via Zoom)
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/ City Treasurer
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Chief, Division 1 Michael Ezroj, Police Captain
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Sean Sabo, Management Analyst
Joe Talarico, Maintenance Services Supervisor
Mayor Sustarsic called upon Mayor Pro Tem Landau who announced her remote participation in the meeting for “just cause” pursuant to AB 2449, Government Code Section 54953(f).
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
▪ Month of the Military Child Proclamation – April 2024 ▪ Orange County Sanitation District Construction Update ▪ Arbor Day Proclamation – April 26, 2024
▪ 55th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation – May 5 – 11, 2024
▪ Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation – April 2024
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sustarsic opened oral communications. Speakers: James Biery, Jenny Ferguson, Jo8n, Susan Barembaum, Patty Senecal. Mayor Sustarsic closed oral communications.
Twenty supplemental communications were received after the posting of the agenda; they were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
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
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the one (1) item on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, with Mayor Pro Tem Landau attending remotely via Zoom, and no reportable action was taken.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram highlighted several ongoing staff projects. She requested that the Council remain mindful of staff’s workload when considering new initiatives and agenda requests.
Additionally, she informed the Council that the Main Street Specific Plan and CitizenCouncil Parking Ad Hoc Committee recommendations would be included on future agendas. Lastly, City Manager Ingram announced that the Circuit Micro-Transit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024, and the Budget Workshops will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, and Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the April 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, a West Orange County Water Board meeting, an Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) meeting, and a Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority Partnership Luncheon. Additionally, he reported about his trip to the Oroville Dam hosted by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC).
Council Member Moore had no comments.
Council Member Steele gave a brief presentation about what he learned at the UCLA Anderson School of Management 2024 Orange County Economic Outlook event. He also reported his attendance at the April 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, and the Cal Cities Leadership Conference. Additionally, he reported that at the Cal Cities Leadership Conference, he met with Assembly Member Diane Dixon, Senator Janet Ngyuen, and attended several training sessions. Lastly, Council Member Steele wished everyone a peaceful Passover.
Mayor Pro Tem Landau reported she was present at the Save Our Beach Cleanup event and noted it was great to see so many volunteers.
Mayor Sustarsic reported her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast. Additionally, she noted that she watched the live stream of the April 15, 2024 Planning Commission meeting.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Ironwood Property Update - Receive Report.
Director of Public Works Director Lee reported on the status of the 4197 Ironwood Avenue property.
This item was for discussion only, no action was taken.
CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Approval of the April 8, 2024, City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on April 8, 2024.
C. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) April 22, 2024 - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (March 31, 2024) - Receive and file.
E. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
F. Approving Amendment No. 2 to Each of the Professional Services Agreements with Mr. C’s Towing and Country City Towing for Towing Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7509: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Mr. C’s Towing dated April 9, 2018, and to extend the term to April 9, 2027; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City; and, That the City Council adopt Resolution 7510: 1. Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with County City Towing dated April 9, 2018, and to extend the term to April 9, 2027; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City.
G. Approve the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Between the City and the Seal Beach Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association (SBSPA) for the Period of July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2025 - That the Council adopt Resolution 7511 approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA) for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025.
Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items removed from the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearing items.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished/continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
H. Establishment of a Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7512: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of 1) two (2) Council Members nominated and approved by the City Council; 2) the City Manager or her designee(s); and 3) one (1) Seal Beach resident nominated by each Council Member and approved by the City Council. The nominated residents must be approved by the full City Council at a future meeting; and, 2.
Providing that each resident Committee Member should have knowledge, education, or experience with stormwater programs and/or public capital improvement funding. Those interested must be 18 years of age or older and a Seal Beach resident to serve as a Committee Member. The five (5) resident Committee Members may not be City of Seal Beach elected officials or City employees; and, 3. Providing that meetings are to occur quarterly, with a different schedule as deemed necessary by the Committee and subject to the availability of staff and consultant resources; and, 4. Providing that the Committee will provide updates and recommendations to the City Council regarding 1) stormwater conveyance improvement options; 2) funding options for the improvements; and 3) any other recommendation to improve stormwater conveyance within the City; and, 5. Directing the City Manager or her designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 6. Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and make applications available to interested residents.
Director of Public Works Lee provided an overview of the staff report.
A dialogue ensued among the Council Members regarding the scope of the Ad Hoc Committee and which two (2) Council Members should serve on the committee. Mayor Sustarsic and Mayor Pro Tem Landau were selected to be the two (2) Council Members on the committee.
Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Landau to adopt Resolution 7512: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of 1) two (2) Council Members nominated and approved by the City Council; 2) the City Manager or her designee(s); and 3) one (1) Seal Beach resident nominated by each Council Member and approved by the City Council. The nominated residents must be approved by the full City Council at a future meeting; and, 2. Providing that each resident Committee Member should have knowledge, education, or experience with stormwater programs and/or public capital improvement funding. Those interested must be 18 years of age or older and a Seal Beach resident to serve as a Committee Member.
The five (5) resident Committee Members may not be City of Seal Beach elected officials or City employees; and, 3. Providing that meetings are to occur quarterly, with a different schedule as deemed necessary by the Committee and subject to the availability of staff and consultant resources; and, 4. Providing that the Committee will provide updates and recommendations to the City Council regarding 1) stormwater conveyance improvement options; 2) funding options for the improvements; and 3) any other recommendation to improve stormwater conveyance within the City; and, 5. Directing the City Manager or her designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 6. Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and make applications available to interested residents.
AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sustarsic adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:15 p.m. to Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary. __________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: ___________________________
Schelly Sustarsic, Mayor
Attested: ____________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk