A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 13, 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.
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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
• Retirement Recognition of Police Chaplain Don Shoemaker • National Volunteer Appreciation Week Proclamation – April 21-27, 2024 • Lifeguard Jackson Lawrence Represents Seal Beach and California Surf Lifesaving Association in the New Zealand Lifeguard Exchange Program
• Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation Board Update • Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Quarterly Update
• Public Works Week Proclamation – May 19-25, 2024
• Short Term Rental Update
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
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 April 22, 2024, City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on April 22, 2024.
B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2024) May 13, 2024 - Ratification.
C. Application for Grant Funds Under the Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1, 2024 Call for Projects - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7513: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for grant funds under the Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) Environmental Cleanup Program (“ECP”) Tier 1, 2024 Call for Projects for the Galleon Way at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project, and to accept any grant funds awarded for the Project; and, 2. Authorizing the City to fund its share of the project costs and any additional costs over the identified programmed amount; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents on behalf of the City of Seal Beach, including, but not limited to applications, forms, agreements, and payment requests, which may be necessary to submit and secure the ECP Tier 1, 2024 grant, the City’s obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto for the Project.
D. Adopting a Resolution Listing the Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1:
Road Repair and Accountability Act and Authorizing Submittal of the Project List and Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funds to the California Transportation Commission - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7514: 1. Approving the project list for improvements that are to be funded by Senate Bill 1; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit the project list and application for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the California Transportation Commission.
E. Approving and Authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7515: 1. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC dated March 13, 2019, (a) extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2025; (b) increasing Yunex’s Fiscal Year 2023-24 compensation by $20,000; and (c) increasing Yunex’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 compensation by $65,000, for a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $460,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the City.
F. Approve a One-Time, Non-PERSable Payment of $2,000 for All OCEARepresented Employees to Achieve Parity in Compensation with the MMCEA and SBSPA - That the Council adopt Resolution 7516 approving a one-time, non-PERSable payment of $2,000 for current, represented Orange County Employee Association (OCEA) employees to achieve parity in compensation with the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA).
G. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with TLS Choice, LLC for the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7517: 1. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to TLS Choice, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $201,552.06 for the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project (“Court Lighting Project”), utilizing TLS Choice’s Arvin Union School District Bid Number 2022-23-001 cooperative purchasing agreement pricing; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement to TLS Choice, LLC for the Court Lighting Project.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
H. Main Street Specific Plan Amendment 24-1 - That the City Council: 1.
Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Ordinance 1709, adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-1 to amend portions of the Main Street Specific Plan; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1709, an Ordinance adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-1 to amend portions of the Main Street Specific Plan to create an administrative process pertaining to Main Street outdoor uses, enhancements and limited outdoor dining on the public right-of-way and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
I. Street Lighting Assessment District - That the City Council adopt: 1.
Resolution 7518 Initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2. Resolution 7519 Setting the date for the public hearing for June 10, 2024; and, 3. Resolution 7520 Approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments are projected for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council in memory of Former Cypress Mayor and Council Member and Anaheim Union High School District Board Trustee Anna L. Piercy to Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Note: City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.