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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-03-10 Seal Beach, California March 10, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:01 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 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 Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager Tracey Yonemura, Financial Analyst Kyle Cain, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Sabo, Management Analyst David Spitz, Associate Engineer PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Lifeguard Department Recruitment Presentation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Mari Cobb, Charlie Kirkpatrick, Catherine Showalter, Matthew Terry, Ken Seiff, Theresa Miller, and Bruce Bennett addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that 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 E for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Steele 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 three (3) items posted on the agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli announced that the City Council would reconvene into Closed Session following the conclusion of the regular session meeting. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the Budget Study Session is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Additionally, Interim City Manager Gallegos requested feedback on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan through completion of a survey on the City's website. Finally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that rainfall was expected this week and encouraged residents to visit the City's website for information and download the city app for additional resources and information. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Surviving Gun Violence presentation, the Seal Beach Rotary Club meeting, the First Inaugural Meet the Mayor Mixer, and the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting. Additionally, Council Member Wong thanked city staff for the completion of the College Park West entry signage. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Watershed Conservation Authority Board meeting, a Circuit Transit meeting, and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council meeting. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Open House is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at the OCFA Headquarters in Irvine. Council Member Seneca) reported her attendance at the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environmental Policy Committee meeting, the Association of California Cities -Orange County (ACC-OC) meeting, and the General Membership Meeting of the Tennis and Pickleball Center. Additionally, Council Member Senecal announced that a vacancy exists on the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) to represent District 4. She encouraged residents to reach out to her for more information. Lastly, Council Member Senecal announced that the College Park East Community meeting on March 13, 2025, has been postponed and a new date will be forthcoming. Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported his attendance at the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board meeting, the Surviving Gun Violence presentation, the League of California Cities Legislation Zoom meeting, the First Inaugural Meet the Mayor Mixer, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Facilities Tour, the GRF Presidents Council, and the McGaugh Elementary School Pageant of the Arts. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that Leisure World will be hosting a Naval Weapons Station Presentation on Friday, March 28, 2025. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported that he had the opportunity to ride along with Police Captain Ezroj. He applauded the Police Department for the work they do on a daily basis. Mayor Landau thanked Catherine Showalter for her dedication to the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). She also reported her attendance at the McGaugh Elementary School Pageant of the Arts, and the Surviving Gun Violence presentation. She confirmed with Police Captain Nicholas that the Surviving Gun Violence presentation would be posted on the Police Department's website. Additionally, Mayor Landau thanked the Chamber of Commerce for planning the First Inaugural Meet the Mayor Mixer. Finally, Mayor Landau requested that Police Chief Henderson share the results of the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint that was held on Friday, March 7, 2025. 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 February 24, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Water and Wastewater Financial Planning Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7620: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. dated June 12, 2023, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated March 25, 2024, to provide additional Water and Wastewater Financial Planning Services; increase compensation for such additional services by $51,527 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $187,294; and extend the term to December 31, 2025; and,2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve unforeseen additional work requests, up to the total not-to-exceed amount of $10,000. D. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with R.J. Noble Company for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7622: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $522,981.50, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with R.J. Noble Company for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $60,000 and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $60,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $120,000; and, 5. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve, by change order, additional work requests for Bid Item #11, in the not-to-exceed amount of $47,250.00. 1 en Well Treatm t Syste + CID WT1907 at the City gfe@F1��R �f-t�1��an�S�rT.-�,--r-r��„�efl�T.:«fl,;-err—..-,Ta o�Th�m.T Council'� adopt Resolution 7623: 1. Approving an Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction—Loaan Agrere v rr ement-�o he—Lardsofl-Weli re••atment System, C'lP WT1902; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement for an publicly solicited bids; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on behalf of the City. F. Approving a Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 MOU Term - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7624: 1. Approving the Side Letter of Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 MOU term; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Side Letter of Agreement. G. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with The Pun Group, LLC for Annual Auditing Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7625: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with The Pun Group, LLC, dated March 10, 2025, to provide annual auditing services for three consecutive years, beginning with the fiscal year (FY) ending June 30, 2025, in the amount of $52,140 for FY 2024-25, $54,747 for FY 2025-26, $57,485 for FY 2027-28, and the total contract not-to-exceed amount of $164,372 for the three-year term; and with an option to renew for two additional one- year terms in the not-to-exceed amount of $60,359 for the first extension and $63,376 for the second extension; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve additional work requests related to GASB services, in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000 per year of the original term and for each one-year extension. Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item E. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR Agreement fo e-La-mpso +-Well eatment System, CIP WT1902 Th t ►e-City Council adopt Resolution 7623: 1. Approving an Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement for the Larson Well Treatment System, CIP the City. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Director Lee to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Members Wong and Senecal, Mayor Landau, Mayor Pro Tem Steele and Public Works Director Lee. Council Members' questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7623: 1. Approving an Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement for the Lampson Well Treatment System, CIP WT1902; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement for an estimated amount of $4,450,000, with the final amount to be determined upon receipt of publicly solicited bids; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on behalf of the City. 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 H. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update and Consideration of Proposed Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget - That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update and adopt Resolution 7626 to approve Budget Amendment BA #25-09-01. Director of Finance Arenado provided an in depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between City Attorney Ghirelli, Finance Director Arenado, Public Works Director Lee. Council Members Wong, Senecal and Kalmick, and Mayor Pro Tern Steele. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Wong to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update and adopt Resolution 7626 to approve Budget Amendment BA #25-09-01. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 8:17 p.m. to Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to meet in Closed Session. Gloria D. Har r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4- 2d.� Lisa La au, or �t/►c GC pRP�OH,gTF,,,9� '72�' °e 21 ,�� ? Attested: Gloria . H per, City Clerk C(}j8N1`�aP