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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2025-07-28 Seal Beach, California July 28, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:05 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, City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Associate Engineer Sean Sabo, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS There were no presentations/recognitions. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Charlie Kluger, James Jenson, Ellery Deaton, Theresa Miller, and Rick Mansour addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. One (1) supplemental communication was received after the posting of 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 Council Member Wong pulled item A for clarification. Mayor Landau pulled item H for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal pulled items I and L for separate consideration. Council Member Wong Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau 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 four (4) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos announced that the City held a Girl Scout Awards Ceremony in honor of Girl Scout Ava Wagner to thank her for her contributions to the Seal Beach Community. He thanked the Public Works Department for assisting Ava with her project. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the Naval Weapons Station Change of Command Ceremony, and a meeting with Congressman Dave Min and Assembly Member Diane Dixon on the banks of the San Gabriel River in an effort to highlight the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Program Initiative. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported that he attended the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board Meeting, a meeting with the representatives from the Ronald McDonald House in Long Beach, and a meeting with Congressman Min and Assembly Member Dixon. Additionally, he announced that the Sun Newspaper distribution rack in College Park West has been replaced. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at Girl Scout Awards Ceremony, the Naval Weapons Station Change of Command Ceremony, the Lions Club Fish Fry, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Board Meeting, the Water Conservation Authority meeting, and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Hand Crew Graduation Ceremony. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick reported he met with Algalita Marine Research and Education to discuss volunteer opportunities at Rivers End Park. Lastly, Council Member Kalmick announced that Congressman Dave Min's proposition to provide $1 million in federal funds to the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative came out of committee with no changes. He noted that the proposition still needs to pass the House of Representative and the Senate, but noted that getting the proposition out of committee is a huge step in the right direction. Council Member Senecal reported that she met with residents regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study. Additionally, Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the College Park East Neighbor 4 Neighbor informational kickoff event. Lastly, Council Member Senecal announced that the College Park East Summer Send Off event will take place at Heather Park on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced his attendance at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Finance and Facilities Joint Board Meeting, the Girl Scout Awards Ceremony, the West Orange County Water Board Meeting, the Naval Weapons Station Change of Command Ceremony, the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Executive Meeting, and the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Board Meeting. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that he met with Tony Cardenas from Southern California Edison to further his understanding of the electrical infrastructure. Mayor Landau provided several updates from Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan). First, she announced that OCSan will be hosting a Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy and that registration for the fall session is now open. Additionally, she announced that the Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue Pump Station project has begun mass excavation which is expected to continue through the fall. Finally, Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Girl Scout Awards Ceremony, the Naval Weapons Station Change of Command Ceremony, and the Lions Club Fish Fry. 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 Items A, H, I and L. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (July 28, 2025) - Receive and file. D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. E. City of Seal Beach Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7671 amending the City's Conflict-of- Interest Code (Code) and acknowledging no changes to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes for the Public Financing Authority (Authority). F. Establishing the Regular Meeting Time of the Environmental Quality Control Board - That the City Council approve Resolution 7672 establishing the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as the regular meeting time for the Environmental Quality Control Board. G. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7673: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC dated March 13, 2019, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated May 13, 2024, to extend the term of the Agreement for a fourth extension through June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026); and, 2. Authorizing compensation of $80,000 for such additional services during Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and, 3. Authorizing an increase in compensation for the third extension (Fiscal Year 2024-25) by $10,000 and the total compensation of $75,000 through June 30, 2025, for a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $550,000 for the extended term through June 30, 2026; and, 4. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City. execute the SecoHvnd—Amend t t the 1A/at a ceryation Parti ip tion rrv�}eAz—cB--crr�srai v����-w-crvrr-r-uri�� w�crvTT Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County 1 Approving annnd--Autherrizing Amendment 2 to thre—Professional Servi6es rAgreemen th EXP U.S—Services,,-I eerinn 2 to the Pri+ ee} Seriices Agreement with EYD U.0 Seyices, Inc., dat y e e f e e and 2,--A-uthor-izi-ng-a-nd-direGting-the-Gity-Man-ager--to-exeGute-A-rnendment-2-te-the GitY- Dref siia Coer.Ives ngreementin EP-U.S. Services, Inc. on;ehalf of the J. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Adopted Seal Beach Safety Action Plan - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7676: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan, as outlined in the Minagar Technical Memo dated June 16, 2025, to the Plan originally adopted on January 13, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or their designee, to incorporate Amendment 1 into the adopted Safety Action Plan. K. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional Automation Design, Installation, and Implementation Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7677: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional Automation Design, Installation, and Implementation Services with Partners in Control, Inc. dba Enterprise Automation, dated April 8, 2025, modifying the scope of services and increasing compensation by $19,082.99 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $53,050.99 for the term of the agreement; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. LWert rtinst er`c:rvices elterc�--Services emergenGy-vet er`ci- e7c - eal Beach for a-three-year terms the net-te-exceed , the f1�Tear; andd for each 1 O f f te--exceed-amount-of 7 f f f f f f f f f CitY-ManageF1 e f 7 7 and direcn te anaer er ter esnee o execue e reemen u�� a tig hCityM g hid ig t tth Ag t. M. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services for Reimbursement of Operation Costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Operation Stonegarden - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7679: 1. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement on the City's behalf for transfer or purchase of equipment and services for reimbursement of operating costs for FY 2024; and, 2. Authorizing any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency and sub-granted through the Riverside Sheriff's Department in connection with the Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security Grant Program. N. Approve Updated Job Specification for Police Services Manager Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7680 approving an updated job specification for the Police Services Manager (PSM) classification. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items A, H, I and L. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025. Council Member Wong requested clarification on abstaining due to his absence. His concern was addressed by City Attorney Ghirelli. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried H. Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Water Conservation Participation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7674 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer Cho, who called upon Management Analyst Sabo to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Management Analyst Sabo, Council Member Senecal, and Mayor Landau. Council's questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to adopt Resolution 7674 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau, Wong NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7675: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., dated July 22, 2019, extending the term of the Agreement for a fourth extension through and including June 30, 2026; and modifying the compensation to the cumulative not- to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the Second, Third and Fourth Extensions; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. on behalf of the City. City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Deputy Director/City Engineer Cho, who called upon Associate Engineer Spitz to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal's questions were addressed by Associate Engineer Spitz. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7675: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., dated July 22, 2019, extending the term of the Agreement for a fourth extension through and including June 30, 2026; and modifying the compensation to the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the Second, Third and Fourth Extensions; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau, Wong NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried L. Westminster Animal Group and Services (WAGS) Animal Shelter Services Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7678: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement with the Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) to provide animal shelter and emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a three-year term; with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 for the first year; and for each subsequent year for the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 as adjusted by the lesser of inflation or 5% for each additional year; and, 2. Adding provisions to provide emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a not- to-exceed amount of $40,000 per year; and, 3. Approving a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program as elected by the City, for an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 per year; and, 4. Authorizing an additional $10,000 per year, for emergency care, at the City Manager's discretion; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to authorize payments as outlined in the event of hoarder/breeder animals; and, 6. Authorizing and directing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement. City Manager Gallegos called upon Police Chief Henderson. Police Chief Henderson provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Police Chief Henderson, Support Services Captain Nicholas, Council Members Senecal and Wong, and Mayor Landau. Council's questions and concerns were addressed by Police Chief Henderson and Support Services Captain Nicholas. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to adopt Resolution 7678: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement with the Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) to provide animal shelter and emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a three-year term; with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 for the first year; and for each subsequent year for the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 as adjusted by the lesser of inflation or 5% for each additional year; and, 2. Adding provisions to provide emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a not-to- exceed amount of$40,000 per year; and, 3. Approving a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program as elected by the City, for an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 per year; and, 4. Authorizing an additional $10,000 per year, for emergency care, at the City Manager's discretion; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to authorize payments as outlined in the event of hoarder/breeder animals; and, 6. Authorizing and directing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau, Wong 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 There were no new business items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:07 p.m. to Monday, August 11, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4, GZa.q� AA..._ Lisa L au, or SEA1 et-4 jriz Attested: � cr * Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk o • Q 27 .0011N1...