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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2025-10-13 Seal Beach, California October 13, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:08 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 Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Shaun Temple, Interim Director of Community Development Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • County of Orange Updates from Supervisor Nguyen ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: James Jenson, Myra Romero, Cher Engelsted, Catherine Showalter, Chad Berlinghieri, Charlie Kluger, JO8N, and Darrel Stoskopf addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Two (2) 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 D for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal 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 three (3) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present. He noted that on Item C, the City Council voted to join an Amicus Brief in support of the City of Huntington Beach's lawsuit against the State of California. The vote passed 4-1 with Council Member Kalmick voting No. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City of Seal Beach has not issued an encroachment permit or authorized a connection to the sewer system in relation to the Lampson Park Place Project. He noted that sewer connections must be approved before any building permits can be issued. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos announced his attendance at Staff Development Day. Additionally, he welcomed EggBred Breakfast Restaurant to Seal Beach and wished them the best. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Building Owners Managers Association (BOMA) annual government affairs fundraiser, the State of the County Address, the City of Redlands homelessness meeting and the Eggbred Breakfast Restaurant Grand Opening. Additionally, Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference, where he attended seminars on parking and how to conduct smooth council meetings Finally, Council Member Wong recognized the 14th Anniversary of the shooting that took place at Salon Meritage. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Long Beach Studebaker Avenue Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting, the Watershed Conservation Authority meeting, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting, the September 29, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Southern California Edison Grid Tech Learning Center tour and seminar, the October 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting, and the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick reported that he toured the Los Cerritos Wetlands. Council Member Senecal reported that she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference, which had over 4000 people in attendance. She noted how critical the networking is for this event Additionally, she announced her attendance at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Open House. Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported his attendance at the Celebration of Life for Dr. Shupe, the State of the County Address, the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Southern California Edison Grid Tech Learning Center tour and seminar, the Spectrum Broadband Seminar, and the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board has found some mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in Seal Beach. Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the State of the County Address, the State of the School District Address, and the Eggbred Breakfast Restaurant Grand Opening. She announced that there will be a fundraiser for Lifeguard Isaiah Osorio on November 1, 2025, at the Beach House from 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. She noted that from 4:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m., there will be a live band and raffles. Additionally, she asked Chief Henderson for the number of calls for service related to the short-term rental on Riviera Drive. Lastly, she introduced Susan Perrell, as the new Planning Commissioner from District 3 and Leslie Carter, who will become the Representative for District 3 on the Environmental Quality Control Board. Both appointments are scheduled to be agendized for future Council meetings. 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 Item D. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on September 22, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1720 - That the City Council conduct second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1720 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Sections 9.35.005 and 9.35.090 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Updating the City's Cross-Connection Program and Finding the Ordinance to Be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act" and nv'r nen-tall,Inc.—That— the City Coouncil a-doppt Re lution 7699 Approving en ent-1-to-the-profess nal c es Agreement-for cont+nued temporary staffing services with Sagecrest--Planning a-ncl E vironmenta o .$2a&9A0for the term; and, thorizing and ecting the i to execute Amendment I on behalf of the City 6rA6rVM E. Approving and Authorizing the Transfer of the Public Works Superintendent Classification to the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association Bargaining Unit - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7700: 1. Approving the transfer of the Public Works Superintendent classification's bargaining unit from the Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association to the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association, retroactive to June 23, 2025, coinciding with the date of reclassification; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and take actions required to classify the Public Works Superintendent in the new bargaining unit. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item D. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR D. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7699: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for continued temporary staffing services with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental authorizing a four-month term extension through and including June 30, 2026, and an increase in compensation of$209,000 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for the term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. City Manager Gallegos called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Temple provided an overview of the staff report Mayor Pro Tem Steele and Council Members Wong and Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7699: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for continued temporary staffing services with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental authorizing a four-month term extension through and including June 30, 2026, and an increase in compensation of $209,000 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 for the term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING F. Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 1719 - That the City Council: 1. 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, 2. Adopt Resolution 7696, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, Adopting Findings to Support Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code Based on Local Climatic, Topographical, and Geological Conditions. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Temple provided an overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to 1. 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, 2. Adopt Resolution 7696, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, Adopting Findings to Support Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code Based on Local Climatic, Topographical, and Geological Conditions. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS G. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services and Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services and for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7701: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project CIP WT1902 for the term extending from October 13, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in the not-to-exceed amount of $494,722, and rejecting all other proposals; and, 2. 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, 3. 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, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc., on behalf of the City for the Project. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Cho. Deputy Director of Public Works Cho provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tern Steele, Council Member Senecal, Deputy Director of Public Works Cho, Director of Public Works Lee, City Attorney Ghirelli, Mayor Landau, City Manager Gallegos, and Council Member Wong. Council's questions and concerns were addressed by Deputy Director of Public Works Cho, Director of Public Works Lee and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7701: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project CIP WT1902 for the term extending from October 13, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in the not-to-exceed amount of $494,722, and rejecting all other proposals; and, 2. 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, 3. 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, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc., on behalf of the City for the Project. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS H. Revised Pay Scale for Marine Safety Part-Time Lifeguard Employees - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7702: 1. Amending the Pay for Part-Time Marine Safety City Employees; and, 2. Approving the revised combined part-time pay schedule for Marine Safety classifications effective October 26, 2025 and rescinding Resolution 5856; and, 3. Removing the Swim Instructor and Assistant Pool Manager classifications; and, 4. Approving Budget Adjustment#26-04-01. Mayor Landau called upon Marine Safety Chief Bailey. Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided an in-depth presentation of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Mayor Pro Tem Steele and Marine Safety Chief Bailey. 111 Council Member Senecal moved, second Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7702: 1. Amending the Pay for Part-Time Marine Safety City Employees; and, 2. Approving the revised combined part-time pay schedule for Marine Safety classifications effective October 26, 2025 and rescinding Resolution 5856; and, 3. Removing the Swim Instructor and Assistant Pool Manager classifications; and, 4. Approving Budget Adjustment #26- 04-01. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Council Member Seneca) requested that a discussion item be agendized regarding staff time allocation to the Water and Wastewater Enterprise Fund and the record keeping process. Council Member Wong requested a status update on electronic billboards be agendized for a future meeting. Director of Public Works Lee provided a brief update on the bid proposal process related to electronic billboards. There was Council consensus to agendize the items. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 9:37 p.m. to Monday, October 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Har , City Clerk ,9ty, Seal Beach Approved: 4- a. tv;.,� ' � ;te Lisa La au, or '�0' q. NTY vv.• Attested: Gloria D. Harp , City Clerk