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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-09-08 Seal Beach, California September 8, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Council Member Kalmick 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 Kyle Cain, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Shaun Temple, Interim Director of Community Development Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer Sean Sabo, Management Analyst Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Hunger Action Month Proclamation — September 2025 • National Day of Remembrance Proclamation — September 11, 2025 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Patty Campbell, George Somlo, Charlie Kluger, Theresa Miller, Eugena Yasnogorodsky, James Jenson, Chad Berlinghieri, and Schelly Sustarsic 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. Two (2) revisions were read into the record: 1) Attachment A to Item B was modified to include Community Development Director Smittle in the list of staff present at the meeting; and, 2) The staff report for Item I included a revision to reflect the date of September 11, 2025 rather than September 12, 2025. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Mayor Landau noted that Item G would be pulled from the September 8, 2025 agenda and will be considered at a future meeting, with a date to be determined. Council Member Wong pulled Item D and Item F for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal pulled item H for comment. Mayor Pro Tem 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 five (5) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, with Council Member Seneca) attending virtually, and no reportable action was taken. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli noted that he has responded to all emailed comments regarding the alleged Brown Act violations, and after reviewing the comments and the meeting, that he does not believe any Brown Act violations occurred. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos announced his attendance at the State of the State Breakfast and the Leisure World Town Hall meeting. Additionally, he reported that he was given a tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Long Beach. Finally, City Manager Gallegos called upon Marine Safety Chief Bailey to provide an update on the McGaugh Swimming Pool. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the State of the State Breakfast and thanked the Chamber of Commerce for planning the event. She announced that the State of the County event would take place in October, with a specific date yet to be determined. Additionally, she announced that the College Park East Neighborhood Association would be hosting a Situational Awareness class on September 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Seal Beach Community Center. Lastly, she announced that the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) certification classes are available from September 16-March 14,2025. She noted that the College Park East Neighbor 4 Neighbor event would take place on November 28, 2025. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the State of the State Breakfast, The San Gabriel River Working Group, the Los Al High School Fitness Center Grand Opening, the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) Meeting, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, and the League of California Cities Orange County Chapter Meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Steele announced that the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board has announced that some mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus were found in adjacent cities to Seal Beach, but not in Seal Beach itself. Additionally, he reported his attendance at the Los Al High School Fitness Center Grand Opening, and the League of California Cities Orange County Chapter Meeting. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tern Steele requested that a Resolution to Oppose Proposition 50 be agendized for a future City Council meeting. Council consensus was reached. Council Member Wong reported that he attended the State of the State Breakfast, volunteered at the Los Angeles Food Bank, the Cultural Heritage event hosted by Supervisor Nguyen, the Leisure World Korean American Association Annual Appreciation event, the Olympic Sized Mixer at the Beach House, the SBTV-3 Board Meeting, the Congressional Open Town Hall, the Los Alamitos High School Ribbon Cutting ceremony, and that he met with the Seal Beach Police Department to discuss parking on Main Street. Additionally, Council Member Wong reported that he met with the Long Beach Department of Water and Power regarding Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project Mayor Landau reported that she attended the Olympic Sized Mixer at the Beach House. She emphasized the importance of having the McGaugh Pool working, noting that all the Olympians at the event learned to swim at the McGaugh Pool. COUNCIL ITEMS A. City Council Contract Approval Discussion - Conduct a discussion related to City Council contract approval. Mayor Landau requested that the item be continued to a future meeting to allow staff more time to prepare and review, with a date to be determined. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items, D, F, G, and H. B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on August 11, 2025. C. Monthly Investment Report (September 8, 2025) - Receive and file. E. Agreement for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans with Municipal Water District of Orange County -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7685: 1. Approving the Agreement for Sharing Consultant Costs for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plans with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (Agreement) for a not-to-exceed total of $49,595; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $10,000 in connection with the Agreement. rov-ing and Authorizing Adment 4 to th�� 11 Prof ion. l ��+/� f�,. /� �/�r��Qcumvr�s�rr � Trr�rrrTcv an cr��r��--r�--vres�Tvrrsn Masenry-forConcrete-aQ el-Masora aintenance anRnd-Repair Serces'TT a Maser-dated OGteber 3o`022, previously extended, te• (a) to extenel the term "��J, 7 , f f f f 7 f 1 7 f 7 Manager to execute Amendment •1 on behalf of the City. ... ..,....,........, .�...v..a....v..a . v.. wv..aw.. v. a..a„ vacs G.A-p ev i n g and-,A herizFn g the a-ns#er of th Public Work- ri;tendent T f}e Cit --Counsil ate#-Resolution 768?��; a iRg the tra sferof the loyees Associatio effective-September 8�2025; nd 2. C ec s-the ie in_the new bargaining uni4 Planf f € -Ti Pa Sshed;l and,2. Amending the—Fiscalition The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D, F, G, and H. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR D. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Finance Manager Hoang. Council Member Wong's questions and concerns were addressed by Finance Manager Hoang and Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to Ratify the warrants. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried F. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the On-Call Professional Maintenance Services Agreement with Lance Edward Unkovich dba Free Lance Masonry for Concrete and Masonry Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7686: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the On-Call Professional Maintenance Services Agreement for concrete and masonry maintenance and repair services with Lance Edward Unkovich dba Free Lance Masonry, dated October 3, 2022, as previously extended, to: (a) to extend the term of the Agreement for a third extension from October 3, 2025 through October 3, 2026; (b) supplementing the scope of services for the second extension by the additional services set forth in Exhibit A-1; (c) to authorize an increase in total contract compensation by $86,225.00, which includes $11,225.00 for the second extension (revising second extension total compensation amount to $46,225.00) and the not-to-exceed sum of$75,000 for third extension, for a total not-to-exceed revised contract amount of $191,225; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Director of Public Works Lee to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Wong's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Public Works Lee. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7686: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the On-Call Professional Maintenance Services Agreement for concrete and masonry maintenance and repair services with Lance Edward Unkovich dba Free Lance Masonry, dated October 3, 2022, as previously extended, to: (a) to extend the term of the Agreement for a third extension from October 3, 2025 through October 3, 2026; (b) supplementing the scope of services for the second extension by the additional services set forth in Exhibit A-1; (c) to authorize an increase in total contract compensation by $86,225.00, which includes $11,225.00 for the second extension (revising second extension total compensation amount to $46,225.00) and the not-to-exceed sum of $75,000 for third extension, for a total not-to-exceed revised contract amount of $191,225; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried H. Approving an Amendment to the Classification Plan and Position Allocation Plan; and Designating the Pay Grade and Status of the Human Resources Manager Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7688: 1. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to add the Human Resources Manager position, and designating this job classification to Grade 36 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2. Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Position Allocation Plan to include one (1) full-time Human Resources Manager. Mayor Landau called upon Council Member Senecal. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by City Manager Gallegos. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to adopt Resolution 7688: 1. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification Plan to add the Human Resources Manager position, and designating this job classification to Grade 36 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2. Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Position Allocation Plan to include one (1) full-time Human Resources Manager. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele 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 I. Consideration of Award of Public Works Agreement to Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc., and Approval of Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services, Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services, and Authorization to Enter Into a New Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement, and Approval for Budget Amendment BA #26-03-03, for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7689: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902 (Project); and, 2. Sustaining the bid protest of Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd. (Metro Builders), and rejecting the bid of apparent low bidder, RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. (Chaffee), as non- responsive; and, 3. Awarding a Public Works Agreement with Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc. (CTS) for the Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,649,257, overruling the bid protest filed by Metro Builders contending that the bid was non- responsive, finding that CTS is the lowest responsible bidder, waiving minor bid irregularities in the bid, and rejecting all other bids; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement with Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc. for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $565,000 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and, 5. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc. for Engineering Services extending the term through and including June 30, 2028, and increasing the compensation by $144,870 for a revised total not- to-exceed amount of $586,475 for the Project; and, 6. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $494,722, and rejecting all other proposals; and, 7. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services with Butier Engineering, Inc. for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to approve additional construction management and inspection services up to $50,000 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and, 8. Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to execute a new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement reflecting an updated loan amount of$7,000,000; and, 9. Directing the City Manager to accept and expend the revised Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount; and, 10. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-03-03 in the amount $2,550,000 for CIP WT1902. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Cho to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to reject all bids and rebid the project. A discussion ensued between the Council Members, Deputy Director of Public Works Cho, Finance Manager Hoang, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Director of Public Works Lee. Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that he wanted more time to review the proposal. Mayor Landau moved for a substitute motion, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to continue the item to the September 22, 2025 meeting and to request an extension on Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc's bid. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Steele NOES: Senecal ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried J. 8th and 10th Street Parking Lots & ADA Ramps, CIP BP2402, -ADA Improvement Design Options - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7690 approving the 8th and 10th Street Parking Lots & ADA Ramps, CIP BP2402, ADA improvement Design Option 1B, and direct staff to proceed with detailed design plans. Mayor Landau called upon Associate Engineer Spitz to provide an in-depth presentation of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Associate Engineer Spitz and the City Council. The Council Memebr's questions and concerns were addressed by Associate Engineer Spitz. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7690 approving the 8th and 10th Street Parking Lots & ADA Ramps, CIP BP2402, ADA improvement Design Option 1 B, and direct staff to proceed with detailed design plans. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried K. Notice of Intent to Overrule the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for Orange County's Finding of Housing Element, Zoning Code Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment Inconsistency - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7691: 1. Notifying the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the Division of Aeronautics of the California Department of Transportation of the City's intention to find that the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Amendment, and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are consistent with the purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and overrule the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) Amendment are inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to submit Resolution 7691 to the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the State Division of Aeronautics, and schedule a public hearing pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 21676. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between City Attorney Ghirelli, Council Member Senecal, Mayor Pro Tern Steele, Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick 1. Notifying the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the Division of Aeronautics of the California Department of Transportation of the City's intention to find that the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Amendment, and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are consistent with the purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and overrule the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the Housing Element Update, Zoning Code Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan (MSSP) Amendment are inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to submit Resolution 7691 to the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the State Division of Aeronautics, and schedule a public hearing pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 21676. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Seal Beach Resident and Planning Commissioner Richard Coles at 9:58 p.m. to Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. YV- Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: it' a' Lisa Lan au, M or �,�� 5«,t Off. *_\�. .,,,TF,yC Attested: .„-. 2-4.‘, y;�„ Gloria D. Harper, CityClerk 1?G1''s°BF �`�� p \Fc �`NT Y cP��o