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September 22, 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
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works
Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works
Shaun Temple, Intern lm Dir cctor of Cod 1 i11 tui Illy DeVeIVpI I ICI It
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk
Mike Ezroj, Police Captain
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Megan Coats, Management Analyst
PRESENTATIONS 1 RECOGNITIONS
• Food Safety Awareness Month Proclamation — September 2025
Preparedness Month Proclamation — September 2025
■ Service Dog Month Proclamation — September 2025
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation — October 5-11, 2025
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: James Jenson, Catherine
Showalter, Charlie Kluger, Theresa Miller, and Matthew Terry addressed the City Council.
Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
Six (6) 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
Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Wong, 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
three (3) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present.
On items A and B, the City Council authorized the City Manager's office to enter into a
settlement agreement with eight (8) unnamed opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers and
another settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma. The vote for both items was 5-0.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gallegos announced his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority
9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce
Installation Dinner, and the Memorial Paddle Out for Connor Lees. He noted that a new
flagpole was installed at the end of the pier in Connor's honor.
Additionally, City Manager Gallegos reported that the Aquarium of the Pacific released a
green sea turtle back into the ocean. He emphasized the importance of the San Gabriel
River Trash Mitigation Initiative.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA) 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony, the College Park West (CPW) Preserve
Group Landscaping Volunteer Day, the Chamber of Commerce meeting, the Leisure
World Golden Age Foundation Pizza Social, and the Aquarium of the Pacific sea turtle
release.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA) 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce
Installation Dinner, the OCFA Girls Empowerment Camp, the Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy meeting, and two (2) Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in Whittier and Nickerson
Gardens that were funded by Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that he toured the Los Cerritos
Wetlands. He also noted that the Los Cerritos Wetlands Restoration project would break
ground on October 24, 2025.
Finally, Council Member Kalmick acknowledged the Long Beach Conservation Corp for
their work on the median on Pacific Coast Highway.
Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Seal Beach Chamber of
Commerce Installation Dinner.
Additionally, she announced that the College Park East Neighbor 4 Neighbor event would
take place at Heather Park on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
She called upon Chief Henderson to provide details about the program.
Lastly, Council Member Senecal announced that Supervisor Nguyen will provide the
State of the County Address on October 1, 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority
(OCFA) 9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony.
Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that the Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control Board found mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in Garden Grove
and Los Alamitos. He encouraged the public and residents to cover their skin and use
mosquito repellent.
Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner,
the Connor Lees Memorial Paddle Out Ceremony, the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, and the
Celebration of Life for former Planning Commissioner Richard Coles.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Consideration of Resolution Setting forth the City Council's Official Position
Opposing Proposition 50: Legislative Congressional Amendment Regarding
Congressional Redistricting - Consider the request by Mayor Pro Tem Steele that
the City Council adopt Resolution 7692 setting forth the City Council's official
position in opposition to Proposition 50.
Mayor Landau called upon Mayor Pro Tem Steele who voiced his opposition to
Proposition 50. Council Member Senecal, Council Member Wong, and Mayor Landau
also voiced their opposition to Proposition 50.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong Setting forth the City
Council's Official Position Opposing Proposition 50: Legislative Congressional
Amendment Regarding Congressional Redistricting - Consider the request by Mayor Pro
Tem Steele that the City Council adopt Resolution 7692 setting forth the City Council's
official position in opposition to Proposition 50.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar.
B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the
minutes of the Special Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on
September 8, 2025.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (September 22, 2025) - Receive and file.
E. City Council Appointment to Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation -
It is the request of Council Member Senecal that the City Council appoint Bruce
Lau to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation.
F. Notice of Completion for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road
Improvement Project, CIP ST2301 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7693:
1. Accepting the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project,
CIP ST2301, by R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $507,830.31; 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.
G. Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the
Preparation of an Update to the General Plan's Open Space, Recreation, and
Conservation Elements - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7694: 1.
Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International
for $58,911 for the preparation of the update to the Open Space, Recreation and
Conservation Elements; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the City.
H. Professional Services Agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc. - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7695: 1. Approving the Professional Services
Agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc. for $72,050; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Adopting By Reference
the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025
California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California
Plumbing Code, and 2025 California Fire Code with Certain Amendments,
Additions and Deletions, Amending Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, and
Approving a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption
Determination - That the City Council receive the staff report, introduce for the first
reading by title only Ordinance 1719 amending Chapter 9.60 of Title 9 of the
Municipal Code, and direct staff to schedule a noticed public hearing prior to
second reading and adoption of the same. If the City Council concurs, the
appropriate motion would be to: 1. Introduce, waive further reading and read by
title only, Ordinance 1719 Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building
Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025
California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and 2025 California
Fire Code, with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Amending Title 9
of the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and Approving a CEQA Exemption
Determination; and, 2. Direct staff to schedule a duly -noticed public hearing for
October 13, 2025, prior to second reading and adoption.
The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items.
AYES:
Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
City Attorney Ghirelli read the title of Ordinance 1719.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
There were no items removed from the consent calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearing items.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
J. Rejecting All Bids for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902,
Providing Direction to Staff on Rebidding the Project, and Deferring Action of
Related Items - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7697: 1. Rejecting all bids
received for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902; and, 2.
Providing direction on reevaluating project parameters, including contract
documents, delivery schedule and cost impacts, prior to rebidding; and, 3.
Deferring consideration of approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services
for the Project; and, 4. Deferring consideration of approving a Professional
Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management
and Inspection Services for the Project; and, 5. Deferring consideration of
approving a new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan
Agreement; and, 6. Deferring consideration of approving Budget Amendment BA
#26-03-03.
Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Cho. Deputy Director of
Public Works Cho provided an overview of the staff report.
Deputy Director of Public Works Cho recommended entering into a Professional
Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and
Inspection Services for the Project and to assist with the bid evaluation process.
A discussion ensued between the Council Members, Deputy Director of Public Works
Cho, Director of Public Works Lee and Mark Butier with Butier Engineering, Inc.
Council Member Senecal noted her reservations about the cost of hiring a project
manager. She recommended that Capital Projects be emphasized at the Strategic
Planning Workshop. She also recommended deferring action on any contracts until the
next meeting.
Council's questions and concerns were addressed by Deputy Director of Public Works
Cho, Director of Public Works Lee, and Mark Butier.
City Attorney Ghirelli recommended formally rejecting all bids.
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to formally reject all bids,
and defer action on a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. and
Amendment 3 with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering to the October 13, 2025, City
Council meeting.
AYES:
Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
K. Adoption of Municipal Code Amendment Relating to the City's Cross -
Connection Control Program and Adopting the City's Cross -Connection Control
Management Plan Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1671 (Statute of 2024) - That the City
Council: 1. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1720,
amending Sections 9.35.005 and 9.35.090 of Chapter 9.35 (Water) of Title 9 of the
Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to the cross -connection program; and, 2.
Adopt Resolution 7698, adopting the City Cross -Connection Control Management
Plan.
Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Low to provide an in-depth
presentation of the staff report.
A discussion ensued between Deputy Director of Public Works Low, Mayor Pro Tem
Steele, Council Members Senecal and Wong and Public Works Director Lee.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to 1. Introduce, waive
full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1720, amending Sections 9.35.005 and
9.35.090 of Chapter 9.35 (Water) of Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining
to the cross -connection program; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7698, adopting the City Cross -
Connection Control Management Plan.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of Seal Beach Lions Club
Member Bruce Gormley at 9:48 p.m. to Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet
in closed session, if deemed necessary.
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City of Seal Beach