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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-10-27Seal Beach, California October 27, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tern Steele 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 Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager David Spitz, Associate Engineer Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works Lauren Barich, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS There were no presentations/recognitions ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Catherine Showalter, Patty Campbell, Dee Schumacher, Breanna Pennington, Jeff Swan, Fred Schreiner, Nancey Kredell, Theresa Miller, Elizabeth Yost, Chad Berlinghieri, JOBN, addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Three (3) supplemental communications were received after the posting of the agenda; they were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. City Clerk Harper noted that on page 13 of the agenda packet, the minutes were updated to reflect the correct spelling of Dr. Shoup's name. In addition, she noted that on page 37 of the packet, a correction was made to reflect that the term for the Planning Commission appointee will expire December 2026, not December 2028. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Mayor Landau pulled item D for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal pulled item F for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern 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 ITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the two (2) 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 he met with the City of Long Beach's Assistant City Manager and Deputy City Manager to discuss preparation for the 2028 Olympics. Additionally, he reported that he met with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Tree Lighting and Pop -Up Sidewalk Sale events. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the October 22, 2025, Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority Groundbreaking Ceremony, and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Reserve Firefighters Graduation. Council Member Senecal reported that she met with College Park East Residents on several occasions, to discuss stormwater, housing projects, and high -density housing. She thanked the residents for their involvement. Mayor Pro Tern Steele reported his attendance at the University of California Irvine (UCI) Proposition 50 Forum with Association of California Cities, Orange County (ACC - OC), the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board District Finance Committee meeting, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees meeting, the Library Advisory Board, and the Los Cerritos Wetlands Groundbreaking Ceremony. Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) State of the District Address, the OCSan Tour, the Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority Groundbreaking Ceremony, and the Main Street Walking Tour. Additionally, Council Member Wong reported that he met with the Chamber of Commerce and City staff regarding upcoming community events. Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) State of the District Address, the Volunteers in Policing (VIPS) Graduation Ceremony, and the Main Street Walking tour. Additionally, Mayor Landau announced that the Seal Beach Boulevard at Westminster Avenue construction project is about two (2) years from completion. Thirdly, she called on Police Chief Henderson to provide more information on the Volunteers in Policing (VIPS) Academy. Finally, Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado and Director of Public Works Lee to address several questions from public comments. She noted that she and late Planning Commissioner Coles met with the Long Beach City Council several times to discuss potential housing projects near the Long Beach and Seal Beach border. Mayor Landau's request to respond to the public comments were addressed by Director of Finance Arenado and Director of Public Works Lee. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no council items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items D and F. 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 October 13, 2025. B. Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification C. Monthly Investment Report (October 27, 2025) - Receive and file. E. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. ■A= 3- _ A - - - MITIMMIN 'THE Tog■ ■ ON ON W.- Ma ------------- ZZIMEWOMM J ■ S � � G. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 - That the Council adopt Resolution 7704: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment #26-04-02 for the associated costs related to executing the OCEA MOU Agreement in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D and F. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Seneca[, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR D. City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Mayor Landau that the City Council appoint Susan Perrell to represent District Three on the Planning Commission. Mayor Landau introduced Susan Perrell as her new Planning Commissioner and called upon Susan Perrell to provide remarks. Susan Perrell thanked the Council for the appointment. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to appoint Susan Perrell to represent District Three on the Planning Commission. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried F. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Services Related to the Implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (Organic Waste) and Contracting Assistance with the City's Waste Hauler - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7703: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, dated June 10, 2024, extending the term of the Agreement through and including December 31, 2026, and approving an increase in compensation of $25,000 for a revised total contract not -to -exceed amount of $140,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC on behalf of the City. City Manager Gallegos called upon Management Analyst Barich to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Management Analyst Barich. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7703: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, dated June 10, 2024, extending the term of the Agreement through and including December 31, 2026, and approving an increase in compensation of $25,000 for a revised total contract not -to -exceed amount of $140,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING H. Consideration of Certification of an Environmental Impact Report, Adoption of Resolution approving Amendments to the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Planning Period, Adoption of Ordinances Amending Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and the Main Street Specific Plan, and Adoption of a Resolution Finding that the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and Related Zoning Code Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act, and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Housing Element Update and Related Zoning Code Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are Inconsistent with the 2017 Airport Environs Land Use Plan - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7705 Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update, and Amendments to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map and Main Street Specific Plan; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7706 adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and, 4. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1721 amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High -Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element Implementation Program); and, 5. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1722 amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach (Housing Element Implementation Program); and, 6. Introduce, waive full reading and read by title only Ordinance 1723 amending the Main Street Specific Plan to allow residential uses subject to limitations (Housing Element Implementation Program); and, 7. Adopt Resolution 7707 Finding that: a. The Seal Beach General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Housing Element is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. b.The related Amendments to Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Code and Zoning Map) are Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Zoning Code Amendment are Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. c. The related Amendment to the Main Street Specific Plan is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Main Street Specific Plan Amendment is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Temple provided an in-depth overview of the staff report, in conjunction with Stantec Consultants Trevor Macenski and Anna Radonich and Lisa Wise Consultants Monica Szydlik and David Bergman. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tern Steele, the Consultants, Council Member Senecal, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Mayor Landau. Council's questions and concerns were addressed. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Susan Perrell, Fred Schreiner, Patty Campbell, Jeff Sibley, Linda Strother Anonymous Speaker, Theresa Miller, Michelle Freeman, Mike Buhbe, JOBN, Catherine Showalter, and Schelly Sustarsic. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. A discussion ensued between the City Council Members, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Mayor Pro Tern Steele, Council Member Senecal and Council Member Kalmick voiced their support of Item H. City Attorney Ghirelli recommended voting on all of the items separately. He noted that overriding the Airport Land Use Commission would require a 4/5 vote. Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7705 Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and adopting Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under the California Environmental Quality Act for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update, and Amendments to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map and Main Street Specific Plan. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7706 adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and, 4. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1721 amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High -Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element Implementation Program. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1721 amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High - Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element Implementation Program) AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only Ordinance 1722 amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach (Housing Element Implementation Program) AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to introduce, waive full reading and read by title only Ordinance 1723 amending the Main Street Specific Plan to allow residential uses subject to limitations (Housing Element Implementation Program AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7707 Finding that: a. The Seal Beach General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Housing Element is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. b. The related Amendments to Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Code and Zoning Map) are Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Zoning Code Amendment are Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. c. The related Amendment to the Main Street Specific Plan is Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination that the Main Street Specific Plan Amendment is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There was no unfinished/continued business. NEW BUSINESS I. Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional Maintenance Services Agreements with Arizona Pipeline Company and PaveWest, LLC for On -Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7708: 1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with Arizona Pipeline Company, for an original term of three (3) years in the not -to -exceed amount of $400,000 to provide On -Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services; and, 2. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with PaveWest, LLC, for an original term of three (3) years in the not - to -exceed amount of $400,000 to provide On -Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreements; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend any or all of the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not -to -exceed amount of $150,000 per additional term; and, 5. Rejecting all other proposals. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Low. Deputy Director of Public Works Low provided an in-depth presentation of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tern Steele, Council Member Senecal, Council Member Wong, City Manager Gallegos, Mayor Landau, Director of Public Works Lee, Deputy Director of Public Works Low and City Attorney Ghirelli. City Attorney Ghirelli clarified that Item I and Item J can be approved under one motion. Council Member Wong moved, second Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7708: 1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with Arizona Pipeline Company, for an original term of three (3) years in the not -to -exceed amount of $400,000 to provide On -Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services; and, 2. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with PaveWest, LLC, for an original term of three (3) years in the not -to -exceed amount of $400,000 to provide On -Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreements; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend any or all of the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not -to - exceed amount of $150,000 per additional term; and, 5. Rejecting all other proposals. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried J. Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the On -Call Professional Services Agreement with Superior Pavement Markings, LLC for Pavement Marking Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7709: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an On -Call Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with Superior Pavement Markings, LLC, for the original term of three (3) years in the not -to -exceed amount of $150,000, to provide pavement marking maintenance services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a not -to -exceed amount of $50,000 per additional term; and, 3. Rejecting all other proposals. Council Member Wong moved, second Mayor Pro Tern Steele to adopt Resolution 7709: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an On -Call Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with Superior Pavement Markings, LLC, for the original term of three (3) years in the not -to -exceed amount of $150,000, to provide pavement marking maintenance services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a not -to - exceed amount of $50,000 per additional term; and, 3. Rejecting all other proposals. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 11:05 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. fi -1.. r iA � Gloria b. .'arper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 41 Lisa Lan au, Ntdyor 44�—/ Attested: Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk