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May 12, 2025
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:07 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
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Battalion 1 Chief
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Mike Ezroj, Police Captain
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Lauren Barich, Management Analyst
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Sean Sabo, Management Analyst
Orlando Porter, Senior Maintenance Worker
Joe Talarico, Maintenance Services Supervisor
Steve Gagnon, Raftelis Financial Consultants Manager
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Girl Scout Gold Award Project Update
• Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation
• Public Works Week Proclamation — May 18 — 24, 2025
• National Police Week Proclamation — May 11 — 17, 2025
• Electric Bike (eBike) Safety and Enforcement Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Michael Westmoreland, Myra
Romero, Julie Westmoreland, Cher Engelstad, Catherine Showalter, James Jenson, and
Chad Berlinghieri addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral
communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that five (5) supplemental communications were received
after posting 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
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 regarding the
five (5) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present. He also
reported that the City Council approved a settlement agreement with Beach House by
the River LLC with a 4-0-0-1 vote, with Mayor Landau recusing herself on this item.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Gallegos highlighted Dump Day and thanked Management
Analyst Barich and Office Specialist Holm for coordinating the event. He thanked the
Orange County Conservation Corps, Goodwill, Republic Services and the Public Works
Maintenance team for their partnership on the event.
Additionally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the City has released the
Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Housing Element and Zoning Code
Update Project and that the public review period runs from May 9th to June 23rd. He
encouraged comments from the community and noted the comments can be submitted
via e-mail at planning@sealbeachca.gov.
Finally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that a Council Study Session will be
held on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30 PM in the Council Chambers to discuss state housing
laws, including ADUs, density bonuses, and the builder's remedy. He encouraged
residents to attend.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the City Council Budget Workshops
and a volunteer event at the Ronald McDonald House. Council Member Wong announced
that the Naval Weapons Station will be celebrating Fleet Week from May 23rd to May 26th
. He announced that the Submarine Memorial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Memorial
Day at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station. He recommended arriving early for
parking and entry.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the tour of the AES Alamitos Battery
Energy Storage System Plant in Long Beach, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority
meeting, the City Council Budget Workshops, and the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Annual Conference. Lastly, Council Member Kalmick announced
his attendance at a memorial service for former Police Chief Gonshak's daughter.
Council Member Senecal reported her attendance of the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) Annual Conference. Additionally, she reported that she will be
attending a future meeting of the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG)
Energy and Environmental Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced his attendance at the University of California Los
Angeles (UCLA) economic forecast meeting, the City Council Budget Workshops, a tour
of the AES Alamitos Battery Energy Storage System Plant in Long Beach, the Golden
Rain Foundation (GRF) Presidents Council Meeting, and the Orange County Older Adults
Advisory Commission (OC-OAC) meeting. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported
that he had a meeting with the CEO of California Consulting via Zoom to discuss funding
for the Leisure World Adult Daycare Center.
Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the City Council Budget Workshops and
thanked staff for their work on the budget. Additionally, Mayor Landau announced that
the Naval Weapons Station Submarine Memorial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on
Memorial Day and the Eisenhower Park Memorial Day Service will take place at 1:00
p.m., on Memorial Day.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the
minutes of the Closed Session, Water/Sewer Rate Financial Study Session —
Part II, and Regular City Council meetings held on April 28, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
C. Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System
Integration Solutions - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7636: 1.
Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic
System Integration Solutions, extending the term to December 31, 2025; and,
2. Directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the
City.
D. Adopting a Resolution Listing the Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1: Road
Repair and Accountability Act and Authorizing Submittal of the Project List and
Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funds to the
California Transportation Commission -That the City Council adopt Resolution
7637: 1. Approving the project list for improvements that are to be funded by
Senate Bill 1; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee,
to submit the project list and application for Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account funds to the California Transportation Commission.
E. Approve Second Amendment to the West Cities Communications Center
(West-Comm) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement - That the City Council
adopt Resolution 7638: 1. Approving the Second Amendment to the West
Cities Communications Center (West-Comm) Joint Powers Authority
Agreement; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Second
Amendment to the West-Comm Joint Powers Authority Agreement.
F. 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
7639 approving the purchase of the .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal
Beach Police Department, pursuant to the City's "military equipment" use
policy.
G. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Wetlands and
Wildlife Care Center for Wildlife Animal Control Services -That the City Council
adopt Resolution 7640: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Agreement with the
Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center; and, 2.Authorizing the Interim City Manager
to execute the Amendment; and, 3. Authorizing future extensions, if exercised,
as outlined in the Amendment.
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
H. Receive and File an Informational Update to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561
(Government Code Section 3502.3) Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and
Retention Efforts - That the City Council receive and file an informational
update, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, on vacancies, recruitment, and
retention efforts.
Management Analyst Barich provided an in-depth overview of the staff report.
Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele, to Receive and File
an Informational Update to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code Section
3502.3) Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts - That the City Council
receive and file an informational update, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, on
vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished/continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
I. Street Lighting Assessment District-That the City Council adopt: 1. Resolution
7641 Initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2.
Resolution 7642 Setting the date for the public hearing for June 9, 2025; and,
3. Resolution 7643 Approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in
assessments is projected for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Director of Finance Arenado provided a high-level overview of the staff report.
Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to adopt: 1.
Resolution 7641 Initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2.
Resolution 7642 Setting the date for the public hearing for June 9, 2025; and, 3.
Resolution 7643 Approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments is
projected for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
J. Proposition 218 - Proposed Water Rate and Sewer Rate Adjustments - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7644: 1. Setting the Public Hearing on the
proposed water and sewer rate adjustments for July 14, 2025, or such other
date selected by the Interim City Manager; and, 2. Authorizing the City Clerk,
or the City Clerk's designee, to provide notice of the Public Hearing in
compliance with Proposition 218.
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7645: 1. Adopting revised procedures
applicable to the conduct of the Public Hearing and majority protest
proceedings and establishing an exhaustion of administrative remedies
procedure pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.
Director of Public Works Lee, Raftelis Financial Consultants Manager Gagnon, and
City Attorney Ghirelli gave an in-depth presentation of the staff report.
A discussion ensued. Council Members' questions and concerns were addressed.
Council Member Senecal requested a quarterly presentation on ongoing Capital
Improvement Program projects and a breakdown of capital charges on invoices.
Interim City Manager Gallegos, Director of Public Works Lee, City Attorney Ghirelli,
and Raftelis Financial Consultants Manager Gagnon responded to the requests.
Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau, to adopt Resolution 7645:
1. Adopting revised procedures applicable to the conduct of the Public Hearing and
majority protest proceedings and establishing an exhaustion of administrative
remedies procedure pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m. to Tuesday, May 27, 2025,
at 5:30 p.m. to meet in a Housing Laws Study Session.
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