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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-02-10 Seal Beach, California February 10, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Wong 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 Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) 30th Anniversary Proclamation • National Black History Month Proclamation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Glen Rogers, John Janecek, Jo8n, Jan Arboit, and Mari Cobb addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. One (1) supplemental communication was received after posting the agenda; it was distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Mayor Landau pulled item G for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Steele 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 announced that the city, in partnership with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will be offering senior tax assistance services through April 14, 2025. Additionally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that mild to heavy rainfall is expected throughout the week. He noted that sandbags are available throughout the city and that additional information on rain preparation can be found on the city's website. Finally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, in observance of President's Day. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the College Park West Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project meeting and the League of California Cities New Council Member Academy. Additionally, he reported his attendance at a meeting with the auditors at City Hall, regarding the 2023-2024 Financial Report. Lastly, he reported that he toured the Republic Services Facility in Huntington Beach. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the San Gabriel River Working Group meeting, the Marine Safety Badge Pinning Ceremony, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Human Resources Committee, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Committee Forum, and the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that on Saturday, March 15, 2025, OCFA will host an Open House at the OCFA Headquarters in Irvine. Lastly, Council Member Kalmick announced that on March 22, 2025, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority will host an outreach workshop at 1st Street and Pacific Coast Highway regarding the upcoming restoration of the City of Seal Beach's portion of the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project Community meeting, the League of California Cities New Council Member Academy, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Joint Committee forum, the Orange County Council of Governments meeting, and a meet and greet with Joint Forces Training Base Lieutenant Colonel Fox. Additionally, Council Member Senecal announced that there are vacancies to represent District 4 on the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) and the Recreation and Parks Commission. She encouraged residents to reach out to her for more information. Finally, she announced that the Citizen Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported that he met with the Auditors at City Hall, regarding the City's Financial Report. He also reported his attendance at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project Community meeting, the Golden Rain Foundation Board meeting, and the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported he took a ride along with the Seal Beach representative from Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control. Mayor Landau addressed public comments and called upon Police Chief Henderson to discuss the parking citations appeal process, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and inquired about the City's position on legalizing psilocybin mushrooms. Community Development Director Smittle announced that the Environmental Quality Control Board will meet on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. to discuss the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. 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 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on January 27, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Mary Wilson Library Lease Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7611: 1. Approving a lease agreement for the Mary Wilson Library between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange; and, 2. Directing the Interim City Manager to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the City. D. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5, Inc. for On-call Professional Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7612: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement dated March 13, 2023, with NV5, Inc., increasing the second year compensation for on-call inspection services by $100,000 for a total revised contract amount of$1,540,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City. E. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-08-01 for the Drainage Closed Circuit Television Inspection and Maintenance - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7613 approving Budget Amendment BA #25-08-01 for Drainage Closed Circuit Television Inspection and Maintenance. F. Approving the Emergency Purchase of Two Personal Watercraft - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7614: 1. Approving the emergency purchase of two (2) Personal Watercraft for the Marine Safety Department, in response to the critical failure of current units and the ongoing need for reliable lifesaving equipment; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an emergency purchase agreement with Del Amo Motorsports in the amount of$35,958. That the City Council adopt Resolution 7615 amending the City of Seal Beach Cost Recovery Schedule to include a penalty fee of$56 for violations of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(n)(1)(A), known as the "Daylighting" regulation, prohibiting parking within 20 feet of the approach side of a osswalk, or within 15 feet of crosswalks with curb extensions. H. Approving a Retroactive Payment and Increasing the Contingency Fund to the Telecommunications Services Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and GoTo Communications, Inc - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7616: 1. Approving the retroactive payment of $3,620.13 to GoTo Communications, Inc. for additional telecommunications services for the initial one-year term (Original Term); and, 2. Approving an increase in the contingency funds to $12,000 per one-year extension for the Telecommunications Services Agreement with GoTo Communications, Inc. for a total not to exceed amount of$41,220.96 for the Original Term and four (4) one-year extensions; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to approve and execute any necessary supporting documents on behalf of the City to implement the Resolution. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR G. Amendment to the Cost Recovery Schedule to Add Penalty Amount for Non- Compliance with California Vehicle Code Daylighting Parking Requirements - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7615 amending the City of Seal Beach Cost Recovery Schedule to include a penalty fee of $56 for violations of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(n)(1)(A), known as the "Daylighting" regulation, prohibiting parking within 20 feet of the approach side of any crosswalk, or within 15 feet of crosswalks with curb extensions. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Police Chief Henderson, who introduced Police Captain Nicholas, to provide an overview of the staff report Police Captain Nicholas provided an in-depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Captain Nicholas, the City Council, Public Works Director Lee, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Police Chief Henderson. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7615 amending the City of Seal Beach Cost Recovery Schedule to include a penalty fee of$56 for violations of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22500(n)(1)(A), known as the "Daylighting" regulation, prohibiting parking within 20 feet of the approach side of any crosswalk, or within 15 feet of crosswalks with curb extensions. 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 8:39 p.m. to Monday, February 24, 2025, to meet in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m., if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4,b)a_ALCLAAA__ Lisa Landau, Mayor JpF 5tHt OgFti,'�� Attested: *: Z't loria D. 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