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January 13, 2025
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
Council Member Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Landau
Council Members: Wong, Senecal, Steele, Kalmick (Joined the meeting at
7:12 p.m.)
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Mike Ezroj, Police Captain
Kathryne Cho, Public Works Deputy Director
Shaun Temple, Planning Manager
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Holiday Surf Event Recap
• Fire Chief of the Year Award
• Safety Action Plan Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Jo8n, Daren DeLeon, Lincoln and
Megan Cort, Ryan Skutvik, Kori DeLeon, Matthew Terry, Kein Seiff, and Hope Horning.
Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
Four (4) 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 Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to approve the
agenda.
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AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli had nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Gallegos reported that the Staff Engagement Team met with Navy
Weapons Station Commander French to discuss her career in public service. Additionally,
Interim City Manager Gallegos announced the Save our Beach Cleanup Day will take
place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. at the First Street
parking lot. He noted that parking in the First Street parking lot will be free for those
attending the event.
Lastly, Interim City Manager Gallegos thanked the Seal Beach Lions Club, the Seal
Beach Chamber of Commerce, and the Boathouse for organizing the Southern California
Fire Support Donation Drive. He announced that the Southern California Fire Support
Donation Drive will have a second drop off day on Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 9:00
a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Kalmick wished everyone a Happy New Year. Additionally, he reported
his attendance at an Orange County Fire Authority Ad Hoc Committee meeting.
Council Member Seneca) thanked the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Seal
Beach Lions Club for organizing the Southern California Fire Support Donation Drive. She
announced that the Los Angeles Fire Foundation is looking for funding to purchase
equipment. Additionally, Council Member Senecal encouraged residents to sign up for
Nixle and Alert OC and to follow Seal Beach's social media pages to stay updated on
what is going on in Seal Beach.
Additionally, Council Member Senecal thanked District 4 residents for their vote of
confidence in voting for her as District 4 Council Member. Finally, she wished her fellow
City Council Members a Happy New Year and stressed the importance of collaboration.
Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the monthly College Park West
entrance clean up event and at Supervisor Ngyuen's swearing in ceremony. Additionally,
he thanked City Staff for planning a meeting with Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power (LADWP) for 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Edison Park,
regarding the Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project.
Mayor Pro Tern Steele welcomed Council Members Wong and Senecal to the City
Council. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported his attendance at an Orange
County Mosquito and Vector Control Ad Hoc meeting and an Orange County Older Adult
Advisory Commission (OC-OAAC) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved to have staff research a fire resilience assessment project
to include as a part of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and bring their findings back at a
future Council Meeting. There was Council consensus.
Mayor Landau congratulated Supervisor Ngyuen on her new position. Additionally, she
thanked the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce and Seal Beach Lions Club for
organizing the Southern California Fire Support Donation Drive and applauded John
Osborn for his generous donation. Lastly, Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the
candlelight vigil for Connor Lees and shared a brief story about Connor.
COUNCIL ITEMS
111 A. Amendments to the Zoning Code Related to Landscaping and Permeable
Surfaces in the Residential Low Density - 9 Zoning District - That the City Council
provide direction to staff related to desired Zoning Code amendments for landscaping
and permeable surfaces in the Residential Low Density — 9 zoning district.
A discussion ensued between the Council Members and Community Development
Director Smittle.
Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Seneca) to prepare an ordinance to
amend the municipal code to allow for a sports court.
AYES: Landau, Senecal
NOES: Kalmick, Wong, Steele
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion failed
CONSENT CALENDAR
B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes
of the Regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (January 13, 2025) - Receive and file.
E. 2025 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2025
Calendar of Meeting Dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July
(14th) and the second meetings in August (25th), November (24th), and December
(22nd).
F. City Council Appointment - It is the request of Council Member Kalmick that the
City Council appoint Juliette Harton to represent District One on the Recreation and
Parks Commission.
G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1717 Adopting Specific Plan
Amendment 24-02 - That the City Council conduct second reading, by title only, and
adopt Ordinance 1717 titled "An Ordinance Of The City Of Seal Beach Adopting Specific
Plan Amendment 24-2, For The Amendment Of The Main Street Specific Plan Pertaining
To The Main Street Outdoor Uses Development Standards To Allow Size Flexibility For
Outdoor Dining Tables, Merchandise Displays, And Benches And Finding The
Ordinance To Be Exempt From The California Environmental Quality Act."
H. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc
Committee - It is at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Steele that the City Council approve
the resident appointment of Schelly Sustarsic to the Citizen-Council Stormwater
Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee. In addition to the resident appointment, it is recommended
by staff that the City Council appoint Council Member Patty Seneca) as a Council
representative on the Committee.
I. Notice of Completion for the Heather Park Play Area Improvements Project, CIP
PR2203/O-PR-1 -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7596: 1. Accepting the Heather
Park Play Area Improvements Project, CIP PR2203/O-PR-1, by KYA Services, LLC in
the amount of $786,348.85; 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. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-07-02 for the Transportation Impact
Development Fee Study - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7597 approving
Budget Amendment BA #25-07-02 for the Transportation Impact Development Fee
Study.
K. Notice of Completion for the West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project,
CIP SD2401/BG2401EX101-WEPS - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7598: 1.
Accepting the West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project, CIP
SD2401/BG2401EX101-WEPS, by R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of
$232,373.22; 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. Adopting the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan and Authorizing the Interim
City Manager, or Designee, to Act as the City's Agent for Negotiations, Document
Execution, and Submission of Necessary Applications for Future Implementation
Grants and Related Obligations - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7599: 1.
Adopting the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City
Manager, or their 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 future implementation grants, the City's obligations related thereto,
and all amendments thereto for the Plan.
M. Applications for Grant Funds for the Orange County Community Resources
OC Housing and Community Public Facilities and Improvements Grant - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7600: 1. Approving the application for grant funds related
to the OC Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements to
apply upgrades to the Seal Beach Senior Center, and to accept any funds awarded
through the program; and, 2. Directing the Interim City Manager to execute all necessary
documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to participate in the
grant program, including incorporation in the FY 2025-26 proposed Annual Budget. That
the City Council adopt Resolution 7601: 1. Approving the application for grant funds
related to the OC Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and
Improvements to apply upgrades to the Mary Wilson Library, and to accept any funds
awarded through the program; and, 2. Directing the Interim City Manager to execute all
necessary documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to
participate in the grant program, including incorporation in the FY 2025-26 proposed
Annual Budget.
N. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker
International - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7602: 1. Approving Amendment
No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc.,
extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager
to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City.
O. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Budget Amendment for Services or
Reimbursement For City of Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update FY
2024-25 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7603: 1. Approve Budget Amendment
BA#25-07-01 for FY 2024-25 for the purchase of equipment or services or for
reimbursement of operating costs for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Five Year
Update, including but not limited, the Professional Services Agreement with Michael
Baker International for preparation of the LHMP Update; and, 2. Authorizing the City
Manager to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining
reimbursement.
P. Seeking City Council Approval for the Seal Beach Police Department to
Purchase Ammunition for Police Rifles, Pursuant to the City's "Military
Equipment" Use Policy and State Law - That City Council adopt Resolution 7604 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.
Q. 2025 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental
Agencies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7605: 1. Confirming City Council
appointments as representatives and alternates to the Intergovernmental Agencies for
2025; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to revise and post on the website the 2025 Fair
Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806.
Mayor Pro Tern 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, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
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
There were no new business items
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 9:27 p.m. to Monday, January 27, 2025, to
meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary.
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