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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-08-11 Seal Beach, California August 11, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 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, City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works David Spitz, Associate Engineer Sean Sabo, Management Analyst Shaun Temple, Planning Manager Deb Machen, Executive Assistant Michael LaPlante, Cross Connection Specialist PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Service Clubs Month Proclamation — September 2025 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Ellery Deaton, and Charlie Kluger addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Seven (7) supplemental communications were received after the posting of 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 G for separate consideration. Council Member Wong 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 City Manager Gallegos announced his attendance at a meeting with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) leadership, and the Seal Beach Police Department's National Night Out. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos announced his upcoming attendance at the State of the State Breakfast on August 12, 2025, at Old Ranch Country Club. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported that he met with residents regarding the proper water and sewer rate adjustments. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Fair Elected Officials Dinner, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Human Resources Committee, the Seal Beach Police Department National Night Out, and the Junior Lifeguard Banquet. Council Member Senecal thanked the Recreation Department and the College Park East Homeowners Association for their work on the College Park East Summer Send Off event. Additionally, Council Member Senecal acknowledged the Chamber of Commerce for all their work serving the community. Finally, Council Member Senecal reported that she met with residents regarding the Water and Wastewater Utility Rate Study, and her attendance at the Airport Land Use Commission meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Steele announced that he met with several residents and Leisure World community groups regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported his attendance at the State of the County Luncheon. Mayor Landau reported that she met with several residents regarding the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. Additionally, Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Seal Beach Police Department National Night Out. COUNCIL ITEMS A. Housing Element Update - Receive and file. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Community Development Smittle. Director of Community Development Smittle provided an in-depth presentation on the Housing Element. Council's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Community Development Smittle. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file the Housing Element Update. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Item G. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on July 28, 2025. D. Notice of Completion for the Arterial Paving Program, Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7681: 1. Accepting the Arterial Paving Program, Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3, by All American Asphalt in amount of $1,421,646.41; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project. E. Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7682: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to Professional Service Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., to provide professional services related to the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2. Approving Amendment 2 to Professional Service Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., to provide professional services revising portions of Title 11 of the Municipal Code to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element, extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute each Amendment on behalf of the City. F. Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7683: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City. G.^ dment3-zone-P-rofessional-Se ices Agreeme t with listie stem Amenclment to the Pre ss evi es Agree t with Holis Cyst r-.,�,�,a,,,�,� �� e��+er}al— �s�--�9r�e� -..T�,--�.o„�t+s�,-.�zem 111 conti ed--pest-im lementation sup Hof Tyler Te gi Ente pr total t-to exceed amount-e#-$3 000; and' TD�rectm�tf Cit\/ n , er to execute-Amendment 3-en-behalf-of-the-City The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR G. Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7684: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions to approve an increase in compensation of $15,000 for continued post-implementation support of Tyler Technologies' Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EPL) Land Management Software System for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Director of Community Development Smittle to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal and Mayor Pro Tern Steele's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Community Development Smittle. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7684: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions to approve an increase in compensation of $15,000 for continued post-implementation support of Tyler Technologies' Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EPL) Land Management Software System for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Mayor Landau requested that a discussion item related to contracts that are approved by City Council and the type of information that is included in Staff Reports be agendized for a future meeting. Council Consensus was reached. PUBLIC HEARING H. 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. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio to provide an overview of the Proposition 218 process. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Public Works Lee to provide an in-depth report of the staff report and address the public's concerns. Mayor Landau opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: Glenn Libby, James Jenson, Patty Campbell, Charlie Kluger, Matthew Terry, Hope Horning, Eugena Yasnogorodsky, Theresa Miller, Ellery Deaton, Catherine Showalter, Jerry Pieretti, and Rick Mansour addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Steele provided a presentation in support of the original proposal. A discussion ensued between the Council Members, Director of Public Works Lee, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Finance Manager Hoang. Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio announced that the City received written protests against the proposed rate adjustments for water service representing 431 parcels out of a total of 5,614 parcels. Additionally, he announced that the City received written protests against the proposed rate adjustments for sewer service representing 426 parcels out of a total of 5,076 parcels. Neither the water or sewer written protests constitute a majority protest. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to direct staff to return at a future City Council meeting with a revised rate study that reduced the number of Capital Improvement Projects from 11 to five (5), includes provisions to pay for loans, and include sufficient funding for a full cost of service study with an RFP issued within six (6) months. AYES: Senecal, Landau NOES: Kalmick, Wong, Steele ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion failed. Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to 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. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: Senecal, Landau ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried 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 in memory of Seal Beach Resident and Community Member Nicole Stewart at 10:12 p.m. to Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Lisa LaFetZetxdflitk,_ , Attested: h/ - fur Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk