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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-07-14 Seal Beach, California July 14, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Senecal led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Landau Council Members: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele Absent: Wong City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney Patrick Gallegos, City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Kyle Cain, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Shaun Temple, Planning Manager Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Associate Engineer Sean Sabo, Management Analyst Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Marine Safety Lifesaving Awards ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Catherine Showalter, Chad Berlinghieri, James Jenson, Hope Horning, and Schelly Sustarsic addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. 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 Council Member Seneca) pulled item C for separate consideration. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: Wong ABSTAIN: None Motion carried CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ghirelli had nothing to report. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos announced that trash pickup service has resumed after the Republic Services strike. He noted that while Republic Services works to catch up on trash collection, street sweeping will continue as scheduled; however, parking enforcement for street sweeping will be adjusted in the affected areas. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Senecal reported that she met with residents regarding the water and wastewater utility rate study and potential rate adjustments. Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported his attendance at the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) President's Council meeting, The City Staff 3rd of July Barbeque, a meeting with the Leisure World Uncensored Club and Director of Public Works Lee, and the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) tour. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele noted that he was looking forward to the Joint Forces Training Base July 3rd fireworks returning next year. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Steele noted that he went on vacation up to the mountains for the 4th of July holiday. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Sol's Place Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the City Staff 3rd of July Barbeque, the Surfside Colony Townhall Board Meeting, the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) meeting, and the Urban Orchard Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Mayor Landau had no comments. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Item C. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 23, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C.Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreem�w th P omac for c� �-rrv�r�.rna�rrur-va.�rvc�--rcgrc -r-.Tvrrrc�-.�-rvr Resol .tion 7r667• 1- Appr yi A dmen♦ 2 to the Professional Services ■-cam vr.- —rcpprOTrn��e�lcn-rrcrr�� T.�rvrra �crr�az.� f f f , 2026; and, 2. Authorizing t e CityM�;,�.��Ttheir designee, -to execute Amendment 2 en behalf of the City ........v..a r v.. wv..u.. v■ as.a. vriT The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item C. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: Wong ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR C. Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for Development of an Environmental Impact Report - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7667: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas to approve an increase in compensation of $18,080 for continued professional environmental consulting services for a revised total not- to-exceed amount of $256,473, and a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City. City Manager Gallegos called upon Council Member Senecal for comments. Council Member Senecal noted that the City would be reimbursed for the contract. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to adopt Resolution 7667: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas to approve an increase in compensation of $18,080 for continued professional environmental consulting services for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of$256,473, and a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: Wong ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING D. Proposition 218 Protest Public Hearing — Water Rate and Sewer Rate Adjustments - 1. That the City Council conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments; and, 2. Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, that the City Council adopt Resolution 7668 responding to timely filed written objections to the proposed water and sewer rates pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 2257; and, 3. Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, provided a majority protest against the proposed water rates does not exist, that City Council adopt Resolution 7669 establishing the water rates, effective August 1, 2025; and, 4. Upon the conclusion of the public hearing, provided a majority protest against the proposed sewer rates does not exist, that City Council adopt Resolution 7670 establishing the sewer rates, effective August 1, 2025; and, 5. Receive and file the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and Rate Study, prepared by Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., dated June 17, 2025, as presented to the City Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Director of Public Work Lee gave an overview of the Proposition 218 process. Director of Public Works Lee and Raftelis Financial Advisors Manager Steve Gagnon provided an in-depth overview of the staff report and responded to questions. Mayor Landau opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: Rick Mansour, Anonymous Speaker 1, Anonymous Speaker 2, Matthew Terry, Charlie Kluger, Christine Melgren, Hope Horning, Theresa Miller, James Jenson, Jerry Pieretti, and Catherine Showalter addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Landau read Council Member Wong's statement into the record. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to continue Item D to the July 28, 2025, meeting. AYES: Senecal, Landau NOES: Kalmick, Steele ABSENT: Wong ABSTAIN: None Motion failed Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to reopen the Public Hearing and continue the item to the July 28, 2025, meeting. City Manager Gallegos requested the item be moved to the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting due to staffing issues during the July 28, 2025, meeting. The City Council Senecal accepted City Manager Gallegos' request to continue the item to the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Landau NOES: Steele ABSENT: Wong ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Attorney Ghirelli noted that the Public Hearing has been reopened and will be reconsidered on August 11, 2025. He clarified that the opportunity to submit written protest letters will continue through the close of the Public Hearing August 11, 2025. Council Member Senecal's questions were addressed by City Clerk Harper, City Attorney Ghirelli, Raftelis Financial Consultants Manager Steve Gagnon, Director of Finance Arenado, and Director of Public Works Lee. City Clerk Harper read into the record the results of the number of protest letters received regarding the proposed Water and Sewer Rates Increase, which are as follows: The City received written protests against the proposed rate adjustments for water service representing 297 parcels out of a total of 5587 parcels. The City received written protests against the proposed rate adjustments for sewer service representing parcels out of a total of 5050 parcels. 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 meeting at 9:15 p.m. to Monday, July 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. / Gloria D. Har er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Q- �'�—Lisa LaYel, , M or ca�p` 8FgC �Q�v-QQOAATfp' .,*\ Attested: *- Qx`` Gloria D. Ha er, City Clerk ��'' h ''Ce CO iiN