A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 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
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• National Nurse Practitioner Week – November 10-16, 2024 • Recognition of Police Officer Ryan Corbin
• Orange County Sanitation District Construction Update by Director of Engineering Mike Dorman
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. Speaker cards will be available at the Clerk’s desk for those wishing to sign up to address the Council, although the submission of a speaker card is not required in order to address the Council.
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 Patrick Gallegos, Interim 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 28, 2024 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on October 28, 2024.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (November 12, 2024) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. Approving Submittal of FY 2024-25 Measure M2 Eligibility Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program Amendment - That the City Council approve the submittal of the City’s amended seven-year Measure M2 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 2024-25 through FY 2030-31.
F. Establishing the Regular Meeting Time of the Environmental Quality Control Board - That the City Council approve Resolution 7574 establishing the third Wednesday of the month at 6:15 p.m. as the regular meeting time for the Environmental Quality Control Board.
G. Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Completion of the Local Coastal Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7575: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Michael Baker International, Inc., for the City’s Local Coastal Program update for an amount not-to-exceed $450,000 for the contract term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
H. Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7576: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., to approve an increase in compensation of $67,000 for scope amendments, for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $459,254, a contingency amount of $19,613, and a six-month extension to expire on September 30, 2025; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
I. Notice of Completion for the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7577: 1. Accepting the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904, by General Pump Company, Inc., in the amount of $674,360; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
J. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative Feasibility Study - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7578: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., in a not-to-exceed amount of $349,933 to provide research, analysis, and support services for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative Feasibility Study; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.
K. Notice of Completion for Pier Restroom Renovation Project, CIP BP2202 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7579: 1. Accepting the Pier Restroom Renovation Project, CIP BP2202, by R Dependable Const Inc., in the amount of $261,070.08; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
L. Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Five-Year Update to the Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Association Hazard Mitigation Grant Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7580: 1. Approving the contract documents for the City of Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Five-Year Update; and, 2.
Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Michael Baker International in the amount of $118,530; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International; and, 4. Rejecting all other proposals.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
M. Zone Text Amendment 24-03 Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Administrative Review of Modifications to Nonconforming Residential Structures, Administrative Review of Reasonable Accommodation Requests, Modification to Residential Front Yard Permeable Surface Requirements, and Updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Standards Pursuant to Senate Bill 1211 and Assembly Bill 2533 (Statute of 2024) - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve Ordinance 1716, adopting Zone Text Amendment 24-03; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1716, amending portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to nonconforming residential structures, reasonable accommodations, residential permeable surface requirements, and accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
N. Hearing to Consider Customer Appeal of Water Bill at 315 Central Avenue - That the City Council conduct a hearing regarding a disputed water bill for the billing period covering March 27, 2024 - May 29, 2024. After considering the evidence presented by the appellant and staff, staff recommends that the City Council deny the appeal and uphold the charges.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, December 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Note: The November 25, 2024 City Council meeting has been cancelled.