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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-06-09 Seal Beach, California June 9, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:08 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Senecal 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 Division 1 Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager Kelsey Yonemura, Senior Accounting Technician Deb Machen, Executive Assistant Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Associate Engineer PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Honoring Naval Weapons Station Captain O'Brien • Certificate of Recognition — Seal Beach City Rotary • Juneteenth Proclamation — June 19, 2025 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Charlotte Hefti, James Giglio, and Willard Maletz addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Four(4) 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 Council Member Senecal pulled item E for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern 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 three (3) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and on Item A the City Council voted 5-0 to enter into a tolling agreement with the claimant. CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Gallegos noted that the Marine Safety Open House was a huge success! He thanked the Marine Safety Department for hosting the event. Additionally, Interim City Manager Gallegos thanked the Police Department for their ongoing involvement with the Special Olympics. Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the Orange County Healthcare Agency will host two (2) community meetings: 1). Wednesday June 11, 2025, regarding the Arco Gasoline Service Station at 490 Pacific Coast Highway; and 2). Thursday June 12, 2025, regarding the G&M Oil Station #01 at 1300 Pacific Coast Highway. Lastly, he announced that the Water and Wastewater Informational Open House is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:30 am -12:00 Noon at Fire Station 48. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Best and Bravest Dinner, the Naval Weapons Station State of the Base Address, the Water and Wastewater Informational Open House, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Environmental Committee, the SCAG Regional Council, and the Marine Safety Open House. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Energy and Environmental Committee, the SCAG Connect SoCal 2024 Committee meeting, and the Marine Safety Open House. Additionally, Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at a public hearing of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) regarding Proposed Amendment Rule 1111 and Proposed Amendment Rule 1121, related to banning natural gas-fired water heaters; she thanked Supervisor Ngyuen for her hard work in defeating the bill. Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Los Alamitos High School Graduation Parade, the Precious Life Shelter fundraiser and a tour of the shelters, the Naval Weapons Station State of the Base Address, and the Los Alamitos High School Graduation. Additionally, Council Member Wong reported that he volunteered at the College Park West reserve to clean out San Gabriel River and College Park West parks. Lastly Council Member Wong invited the Council Members and the community to the College Park West Summer Kickoff Picnic on June 14, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m, at Edison Park. Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced his attendance at the June 2, 2025, Planning Commission meeting, two (2) one-on-one meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Report related to the Housing Element, the Naval Weapons Station State of the Base Address, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) feedback meeting for elected officials, the Los Alamitos High School Graduation, and the Marine Safety Open House. Mayor Landau announced her attendance at the Los Alamitos High School Graduation Parade, and the Marine Safety Open House. She thanked the Seal Beach Lions Club, the Marine Safety Department and the Public Works Department for their work on the event and for the tour of the Lifeguard Headquarters. Additionally, Mayor Landau reported that she did not have an update from the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) regarding the Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue Pump Station Project. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Item E. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session, Housing Laws Study Session and Regular City Council meetings held on May 27, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1718 - That the City Council conduct second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1718 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Renewing its Military Equipment Use Ordinance and Approving the Seal Beach Police Department's Updated Military Equipment Use Policy in Accordance with Government Code Section 7071." D. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project (CIP ST1811) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7653: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc. to provide additional Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure construction management services; and increase compensation for such additional services by $60,000 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $170,252; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. . , services; and, 2. A Lhorizcing the Ii�t err-nor-trhre r signeee�to execute the agreements. 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 E. Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Ready Rebound to Support Officer Wellness and Injury Recovery Programs - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7654: 1. Approving the Master Services Agreement, Scope of Work, and Quote for Services with Ready Rebound for specialized employee wellness and recovery services; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Council Member Senecal. Council Member Senecal's questions were addressed by Police Chief Henderson. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to adopt Resolution 7654: 1. Approving the Master Services Agreement, Scope of Work, and Quote for Services with Ready Rebound for specialized employee wellness and recovery services; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING F. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, Set the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Authorize the Use of the Cost Recovery Schedule for Use in Fiscal Year 2025-26 - That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 7655: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2025-26. Director of Finance Arenado provided an in-depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Steele, Council Members Senecal and Kalmick, and Director of Finance Arenado. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Finance Arenado. Mayor Landau opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: Mike Kovaleff and Theresa Miller. Mayor Landau closed the Public Hearing. The Council Members thanked staff for their work on the budget. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7655: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2025-26. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried G. Street Lighting Assessment District 1 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7656 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 2026. Director of Finance Arenado provided an in-depth overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal's questions were addressed by Willdan Financial Services Consultant Tony Thrasher, Director of Finance Arenado and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7656 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. 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 H. Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7657 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). Director of Finance Arenado gave an overview of Items H, I and J as they are similar in nature and noted that each item would require a separate vote. Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7657 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7658 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center). Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7658 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried J. Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7659 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District). Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7659 approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:32 p.m. to Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Harp r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Lisa La u, M or �G,VORA,TF�y6�, Attested: o; Gloria D. Ha r, City Clerk G',c' •--�'�p