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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-06-23 Seal Beach, California June 23, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem 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 Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Deb Machen, Executive Assistant Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Associate Engineer PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Coyote Management Presentation • Proclamation Honoring the Memory of Virginia Haley • Drowning Prevention Month Presentation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Blake Perez, Lois McNicoll, and Eric Daschbach addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Six (6) 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 Wong pulled items E and H for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal pulled item I 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 had nothing to report CITY MANAGER REPORT Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the Water and Wastewater Utility Service Rates Public Hearing will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. He encouraged members of the public to participate in the Public Hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the G&M Oil Workshop, the Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council Breakfast, the Water and Sewer Open House Rate Study, the Edison Park Summer Kickoff Picnic, and a meeting between the City and the Chamber of Commerce to discuss business matters. Additionally, Council Member Wong reported that he was a guest speaker for the Leisure World Sunshine Club. Lastly, Council Member Wong thanked Seal Beach Police Department and City Staff for their handling of the protests. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Emergency Operation Center Table Top Exercise, the Arco Gas Community Meeting, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Emergency Response Table Top Exercise, the G&M Oil Community Meeting, the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in Carson and La Puente, the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Fire Station 33 Push in Ceremony, and the OCFA Academy 61 Graduation. Council Member Senecal reported that she met with residents after the water and wastewater utility rate study open house. Additionally, she thanked city staff for their handling of the protests. Mayor Pro Tern Steele announced his attendance at the G&M Oil community meeting, the Seal Beach Emergency Operations Center Table Top Exercise, the Annual Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Leadership banquet, the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Emergency Response Table Top Exercise, the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting, the Older Adult Advisory Commission (OC-OAC) meeting, the Water and Water Utility Rate Study Open House, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting and the Active Shooter exercise at McGaugh Elementary School. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Steele warned that it is now mosquito season. He cautioned residents against mosquito bites and strongly encouraged mosquito repellent and wearing long sleeves. Mayor Landau thanked Seal Beach Police Department and City Staff for their handling of the protests. Additionally, she announced her attendance at The Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series Kickoff and noted that there would be concerts every Wednesday for the next 8 weeks. Lastly, Mayor Landau announced that the Hill Neighbor 4 Neighbor event would take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. on Crestview Avenue and Catalina Avenue. COUNCIL ITEMS A. Proximity Restrictions for Short-Term Rentals - That the City Council provide direction to staff related to proximity restrictions for short-term rentals near schools. Mayor Landau recused herself from Item A. Mayor Pro Tern Steele presided over the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Steele called upon Community Development Director Smittle to provide an overview of the item. Mayor Pro Tern Steele called upon Council Member Senecal. Mayor Pro Tem Steele opened oral communications. Speakers: Scott Levitt. Mayor Pro Tern Steele closed oral communications. A discussion ensued between Council Members Kalmick, Wong and Senecal, Mayor Pro Tern Steele, and Community Development Director Smittle. Council Member's 111 questions and concerns were addressed by Community Development Director Smittle, Police Chief Henderson, and Scott Levitt. Mayor Pro Tem Steele voiced his support of maintaining the current short term rental ordinance. Council Member Senecal requested an update on enforcement of short-term rentals in 3 months. Mayor Landau rejoined the meeting and presided over proceedings. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items E, H and I. B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on June 9, 2025. C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. D. Monthly Investment Report (June 23, 2025) - Receive and file. known-as Anse-Adviso Management, 1 1 C1 for the-Dier� Improvemment P sject Amendment 2 to the Professional—Services -Agreement th AGsentu-re Iflfrastruc ire-and Capital Projects-Consult LC (fe e i known-as--AT ser AdviserY--Managementi-L-L-C4T-as-amerwled-oTh-November-441-202-Z-fer-additional Abutment- Restoration (BP 01 ier Rost ormrrrRcestorat -(I �22L , and Pier f e f e f Interim City Ma }ager,c.�, or their des nc, to evens to Amendment 7 F. Approving Submittal of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Measure M2 Eligibility Package and its Components - That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 7661 Concerning the Status and Update of the Circulation Element and Mitigation Fee Program for the City of Seal Beach; and, 2. Adopt the seven-year Measure M2 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2031-2032; and, 3. Direct the Interim City Manager or their designee to file the adopted Resolution, Capital Improvement Program and the Measure M2 eligibility documents with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in compliance with the requirements of OCTA. G. Emergency Pier Repairs: Determination of Exemption from Public Bidding based on Finding of Urgency Necessity to Preserve Public Property and Awarding 111 and Authorizing a Public Works Agreement with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. for the Pier Boat Ramp Repair Project (CIP EM2501) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7662: 1. Declaring the Pier Boat Ramp Repair Project (CIP EM2501) is urgently necessary for the preservation of property of the City per City Charter Section 1010, and Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.25, and finding that the contract for the Pier Boat Ramp Repair Project (CIP EM2501) is therefore exempt from public bidding requirements; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager or their designee to execute a public works agreement with Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc., without advertising for bids, in the amount of $47,580 to perform emergency repair work (CIP EM2501); and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager or their designee to approve additional work requests up to $5,000, and inspection services up to $5,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to- exceed amount of$10,000; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-12-01 in the amount of$57,580. Works part en ,n petenden - nating this cl assilication o Grrade 28B on the Seal Beach FuIl_Time Dayic7edu �ang f2. f At o zing-an amendmentte-the-Cassif cation Pla-ntto reclassify the Wester e > > e > > 1-2025 ti h J 3A e2026. e erougune The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items E, H and I. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR E. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC (formerly known as Anser Advisory Management, LLC) for the Pier Improvement Project Management Services -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7660: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC (formerly known as Anser Advisory Management, LLC), as amended on November 14, 2022, for additional pier improvement project management services for the Seal Beach Pier Concrete Abutment Restoration (BP2201), Pier Restroom Restoration (BP2202), and Pier Restaurant Feasibility Study (BP2302) projects, and increasing compensation by $67,535 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $228,000; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Director of Public Works Lee. Director of Public Works Lee provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Wong, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer Cho, Public Works Director Lee, Council Member Wong's questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7660: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects Consulting, LLC (formerly known as Anser Advisory Management, LLC), as amended on November 14, 2022, for additional pier improvement project management services for the Seal Beach Pier Concrete Abutment Restoration (BP2201), Pier Restroom Restoration (BP2202), and Pier Restaurant Feasibility Study (BP2302) projects, and increasing compensation by $67,535 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of$228,000; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried H. Approving an Amendment to the Classification Plan and Designating the Pay Grade and Status of the Public Works Superintendent, Senior Utilities Supervisor, and Cross-Connection Control Specialist Classifications - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7663: 1. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) Maintenance Services Supervisor position within the Public Works Department to Public Works Superintendent, and designating this job classification to Grade 28B on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify the Water Services Supervisor position within the Public Works Department to Senior Utilities Supervisor, and designating this job classification to Grade 28A on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 3. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) Water Operator position within the Public Works Department to Cross-Connection Control Specialist, and designating this job classification to Grade 17 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule. Interim City Manager Gallegos called upon Director of Public Works Lee. Director of Public Works Lee provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Wong, Mayor Pro Tern Steele, Council Member Senecal, City Attorney Ghirelli, Interim City Manager Gallegos, Mayor Landau, Council Member Kalmick, and Public Works Director Lee. Council Member Wong's questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Wong voiced his opposition to item H. Council Member Wong moved to authorize an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) Water Operator position within the Public Works Department to Cross- Connection Control Specialist, and designating this job classification to Grade 17 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule. Council Member Wong's motion was unsuccessful. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele, to adopt Resolution 7663: 1. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) Maintenance Services Supervisor position within the Public Works Department to Public Works Superintendent, and designating this job classification to Grade 28B on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify the Water Services Supervisor position within the Public Works Department to Senior Utilities Supervisor, and designating this job classification to Grade 28A on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 3 . Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to reclassify one (1) Water Operator position within the Public Works Department to Cross-Connection Control Specialist, and designating this job classification to Grade 17 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: Wong ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Approve the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) Between the City and the Seal Beach Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association (SBSPA) for the Period of July 1, 2025 Through June 30, 2026 - That the Council adopt Resolution 7664 approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Mid- Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Interim City Manager Gallegos provided an overview of the staff report. Council Memebr Senecal's questions were addressed by Interim City Manager Gallegos, Director of Community Development Smittle. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7664 approving the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA) and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. PUBLIC HEARING J. Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public Works Contracts and Adjusting the Interim City Manager's Contract Authority for the Acquisition of Goods and Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7665: 1. Confirming the adjustment of bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $41,818 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the Interim City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $41,818 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384. Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cho provided an in-depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Public Works Director Lee, Finance Director Arenado, and Deputy Director of Public Works Cho. Mayor Landau opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Landau adopt Resolution 7665: 1. Confirming the adjustment of bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $41,818 pursuant to the City Charter Section 1010; and, 2. Adjusting the Interim City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $41,818 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384. 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 K. Resolution Appointing Patrick Gallegos as City Manager and Approving Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in Connection with Mr. Gallegos' Appointment as City Manager - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7666 appointing Patrick Gallegos as City Manager and approving Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in connection with Mr. Gallegos' appointment as City Manager. Interim City Manager Gallegos recused himself from Item K and left the room. Mayor Landau called upon City Attorney Ghirelli to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Director of Finance Arenado, City Attorney Ghirelli, Council Member Senecal, Mayor Pro Tem Steele, and Mayor Landau. Council Member's question and concerns were addressed by City Attorney Ghirelli and Director of Finance Arenado. Council Member Senecal voiced her disapproval of the contract terms. Council Members Wong and Kalmick, and Mayor Pro Tem Steele voiced their support of Mr. Gallegos as City Manager. Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7666 appointing Patrick Gallegos as City Manager and approving Amendment No. 4 to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Seal Beach and Patrick Gallegos in connection with Mr. Gallegos' appointment as City Manager. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Steele, Landau NOES: Seneca) ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Manager Gallegos rejoined the meeting. City Manager Gallegos thanked the Executive Team and the City Council for their hard work and vote of confidence. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:45 p.m. to Monday, July 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. /L-) Gloria D. Har er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Zet-YOLOLCA__ Lisa La , M "Pk et 11111 Attested: `1 loria D. Ha •er7"r—lerk