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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-01-27 Seal Beach, California January 27, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Steele led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Landau Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele Absent: None City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer 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 Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator/ Police Sergeant PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Covey and Emergency Services Coordinator Sergeant Gray (Emergency Preparedness) • Community Oriented Policing Team Homeless Outreach Presentation • Fleet Modernization Plan ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Four (4) Anonymous Speakers and Hope Horning addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Two (2) 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 Senecal pulled Item G for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Steele pulled Item H for separate consideration. Mayor Landau pulled Item I for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the one (1) item posted on the agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Gallegos thanked Police Chief Henderson and Sergeant Gray for hosting the Winter Storm Preparation meeting. He announced that the City of Seal Beach is working to prepare the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and encouraged residents to visit the City's website to provide their input. Additionally, he encouraged residents to view the budget process video, also posted on the City's website. Finally, Interim City Manager Gallegos offered his condolences to the family of long-time Seal Beach resident Jim Klisanin and recognized his many contributions to the City. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) New Council Persons Orientation meeting, a National Association for Industrial and Office Parks (NIAOP) meeting, an Edison Park Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project meeting, and the swearing-in ceremony for Congressman Dave Min. Additionally Council Member Wong reported that he was given a tour of the Seal Beach Police Department. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony for Congressman Dave Min, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Orange County Library Board meeting, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) meeting, the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee meeting, a neighborhood meeting in College Park West, and a Neighbor 4 Neighbor event in Old Town. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that he will be attending the San Gabriel River Working Group meeting on January 29, 2025. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Association of California Cities —Orange County (ACC-OC) New Council Persons Orientation meeting, a meet and greet with the Seal Beach Police Officers Association, the Police Department tour, the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, and the Edison Park Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project meeting. Additionally, she announced that she will be serving on the SCAG Energy and Environmental Policy Committee. Finally, Council Member Senecal requested with the Mayor's approval, to add an item related to storm drain cleaning be agendized for the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported his attendance at the Pathways presentation, the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) training session, the West Orange County Water Board meeting, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting, the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Conference, and the Cal Cities Statewide Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Steele congratulated Council Member Kalmick on becoming the Vice Chair of the OCFA Board of Directors. Finally, Council Member Steele reported that he held a Q&A session with the Sunshine Club in Leisure World. Mayor Pro Tern Steele closed his comments by recognizing that January 27, 2025, is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and noted that it was Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mayor Landau noted she was under the weather the previous weekend and apologized for missing several events. She inquired about potentially filming the upcoming Edison Park Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project meeting on January 29, 2025. Her questions were addressed by Public Works Director Lee. Additionally, she inquired about the attendance at the recent Neighbor 4 Neighbor event, and her inquiries were addressed by Police Chief Henderson. Finally, Mayor Landau offered her condolences to the family of Jim Klisanin and gave a brief overview of Jim's life. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 13, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (January 27, 2025) - Receive and file. D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. E. City Council Reappointment and Appointments - It is the request of Council Member Wong that the City Council reappoint and appoint the following representatives to represent District 2 on the respective board, commissions and foundation: Karen Nolta - Planning Commission Michael W. Depew Sr. - Environmental Quality Control Board Robert Elliott- Recreation and Parks Commission Jose Osuna - Seal Beach Cable Foundation (reappointment) F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for the Arterial Paving Program, Seal Beach Boulevard, from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7606: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Arterial Paving Program (Project), Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to All American Asphalt in the amount of $1,289,158, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $220,000 and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $60,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $280,000. Project, CIP BG2105 That the City Council adopt Resolution 7607: 1. Accepting thc Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105, by TLS Choice, I I C in the a .nt of $201 r-52 06; and `�. Dir the Cii lerl� to file a "Notice of f f f �P—I�fVTvr�OT Completion" with the Orange County Clerk Recorder within fifteen (15) days from thc 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. H. nnroving and uthorizing an Ame entto- Approve— d is by Way „f a FEMA Request Fec Reimbursement Thy " Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to recognize and support reimbursement for emergency vaccination services provided to residents within the Leisure World community during the COVID 19 pandemic; and, 2. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach is t a� unn,,,+ -inn n, in GR�F's application to #eF°a° ;-E,m� ency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of documented vaccination related i1 �thorizing the Int to ecute any n sary e�c�enses;ar�3. �n��,�-R,�-�,� er�ex�aT�-arT,-�Teses�aT-any supporting documents required by FEMA to facilitate reimbursement for GRF's incurred cxpcnscs as specified in the agreement. updated classification specifications for the Police Corporal and Police Sergeant for► . J. Agreement for SB 90/State Mandated Cost Reimbursement Claim Preparation Services by Nichols Consulting for Fiscal Years 2025 — 2027 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7610: 1. Approving the service agreement with Nichols Consulting; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all contracts and proposals, including any necessary extensions or amendments thereafter. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong 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 Council Member Wong introduced incoming board, commission, and committee members to the City Council and members of the public. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR G. Notice of Completion for the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7607: 1. Accepting the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105, by TLS Choice, LLC in the amount of $201,552.06; 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. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Director Lee to provide an overview of the staff report. Public Works Director Lee provided a brief overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Public Works Director Lee, Council Members Wong and Senecal, Mayor Pro Tem Steele, and City Attorney Ghirelli. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7607: 1. Accepting the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105, by TLS Choice, LLC in the amount of$201,552.06; 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. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried H. Approving and Authorizing an Amendment to Approve a Retroactive Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to Recognize and Support Reimbursement for Emergency Vaccination Services Provided to Residents Within the Leisure World Community During The COVID-19 Pandemic by Way of a FEMA Request For Reimbursement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7608: 1. Approving the retroactive agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to recognize and support reimbursement for emergency vaccination services provided to residents within the Leisure World community during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, 2. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach to act as a supportive intermediary in GRF's application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of documented vaccination-related expenses; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary supporting documents required by FEMA to facilitate reimbursement for GRF's incurred expenses as specified in the agreement. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Mayor Pro Tern Steele, who gave a brief overview of the agenda item. Mayor Pro Tern Steele thanked Sergeant Gray for all of his work on the reimbursement. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7608: 1. Approving the retroactive agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to recognize and support reimbursement for emergency vaccination services provided to residents within the Leisure World community during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, 2. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach to act as a supportive intermediary in GRF's application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of documented vaccination-related expenses; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary supporting documents required by FEMA to facilitate reimbursement for GRF's incurred expenses as specified in the agreement. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Approve Updated Classification Specifications for Police Corporal and Police Sergeant Classifications - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7609 approving updated classification specifications for the Police Corporal and Police Sergeant classifications. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Police Chief Henderson to provide an overview of the staff report. Police Chief Henderson provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Landau and Police Chief Henderson. Mayor Landau's questions and concerns were addressed by Police Chief Henderson. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7609 approving updated classification specifications for the Police Corporal and Police Sergeant classifications. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 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 9:00 p.m. to Monday, February 10, 2025, to meet in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Lisa Landau, Mayor • 4)' Attested: •AISLI % o loria D. Harp Cler" •.,�'pF esy\\4MO l