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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2025-11-10Seal Beach, California November 10, 2025 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:10 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: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant 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 Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Brian Gray, Police Sergeant, Emergency Services Coordinator Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Proclamation Honoring Dr. Elmo Agatep ■ Pink Patch Project Veteran's Day Proclamation — November 11, 2025 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Chad Berlinghieri, Theresa Miller, Adam Larson, Teri Young, Scott Newton, and 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Council Member Senecal pulled item E for separate consideration. Council member Wong pulled Item F for separate consideration. 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 Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the one (1) item 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 attended the Trick or Treat on Main event and the Strategic Planning Session. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos announced that City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. He noted that the next City Council meeting would be on December 8, 2025, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Lastly, City Manager Gallegos called upon Marine Safety Chief Bailey to provide an update from the Marine Safety Department. Marine Safety Chief Bailey announced that the Marine Safety Department received a $30,000 grant for an access mat that will be placed near the First Street parking lot. He noted that it will be installed in late winter or early spring. Additionally, Marine Safety Chief Bailey announced that the Marine Safety Department received a grant of $18,000 for a powered wheelchair. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick thanked the Marine Safety department for hosting the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification class. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that he attended several Zoom meetings with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) Land Trust, and the California Coastal Commission, his attendance at Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting, the McGaugh Elementary School Veterans Day Flag Ceremony, and the Strategic Planning Session. He thanked staff and his fellow Council members for their work on the Session. Lastly, Council Member Kalmick announced that he visited a San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy project in Long Beach. Council Member Senecal reported that she met with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) Land Trust, and several College Park East residents about their concern with stormwater and dump trucks. Additionally, Council Member Senecal announced her attendance at the Citizen -Council Stormwater Advisory Ad -Hoc Committee meeting, and the Strategic Planning Session. Thirdly, Council Member Senecal reported that she has been nominated as the Orange County Representative for League of California Cities Environmental Committee. Lastly, Council Member Senecal called upon Chief Henderson to provide an update on dump trucks on Lampson Avenue. Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the College Park West (CPW) Preserve Group First Saturday Graffiti Cleanup event, the CPW Haynes Pipeline Project meeting, the Farmers & Merchants Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Leisure World Cares Fund meeting and the Strategic Planning Session. He announced that there was consensus from the City Council to form an Olympics Committee and a Business First Working Group. Additionally, Council Member Wong announced that the Haynes Pipeline Project Public Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. Lastly, Council Member Wong invited his fellow Council Members and the members of the public to the Leisure World Sunshine Club event, where he will be speaking on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Clubhouse 3 in Leisure World. Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported that he met with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) Land Trust about the Hellman Ranch Solar Project. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced his attendance at the McGaugh Elementary School Veterans Day Flag Ceremony, the Farmers & Merchants Bank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Strategic Planning Session, and the Costa Mesa City Leadership Luncheon. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that he was provided a tour of the pump stations by Senior Utilities Supervisor Escobedo and Public Works Superintendent Talarico and as a result of the tour he has gained a better understanding of the Public Works department. Mayor Landau called upon Police Chief Henderson to discuss cement trucks on First Street. Police Chief Henderson and Public Works Director Lee explained restrictions related to construction traffic. Additionally, Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Lions Club Mixer and the Strategic Planning Session (SPS). She noted that there was consensus from the City Council at the SPS to nominate herself and Council Member Senecal to the Olympic Committee. Mayor Landau called on City Manager Gallegos about an important announcement. City Manager Gallegos called upon Recreation Manager Kelsey to announce the "Thank You, Seal Beach" event scheduled for November 13, 2025, from 4:30-7:30 at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. Lastly, Mayor Landau announced that the November 1, 2025, fundraiser event for lifeguard Isaiah Osorio was a huge success! She noted that a GoFundMe link for Isaiah can be found at the Instagram account, @strong.with.isaiah. Mayor Landau called upon Marine Safety Chief Bailey to provide an update on Isaiah's condition. Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided a brief update on the condition of Isaiah. 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 Items E 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 27, 2025. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Mayor Landau that the City Council appoint Leslie Carter to represent District Three on the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1721, 1722, and 1723 - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1721 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High -Density Zone and to Make Related Zoning Code Text Amendments to Implement the Mixed Commercial/Residential High Density (Mc/Rhd) Zone;" and, 2. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1722 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Approving a Zone Change (Housing Element Implementation Rezoning Program) to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach to Implement the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) of the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan to Fulfill State Housing Law;" and, 3. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1723 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach to Amend Portions of the Main Street Specific Plan to Allow Residential Uses to Implement the 2021- 2029 (6th Cycle) of the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan to Fulfill State Housing Law." StFeet - That th publiG \! !h �NwMA .'.mow the rent and 111'', 11111L Budget Ameidmen #26 05 01 aGGepting funds qn-Gluding, the one thme payme and the ex sting rents; } 7Me F. t 1 E..nymr-w.nn L I Inc.. for the �ial Study and 011itigat d Ne ........v..a-r.arr. F to the PFef e1-G to nGFease for- the pre-artafi 1. >and, 2. Dir-erAing the City M. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items E and F. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR E. Second Amendment to Communications Site Lease Agreement for 211 Eighth Street - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7710: 1. Approving the proposed Second Amendment for an existing cell tower site on public property to increase the rent and extend the term to June 2046; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment #26-05-01 accepting funds including the one-time payment and the increase in existing rents; and, 3. Directing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment on behalf of the City. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Resolution 7710: 1. Approving the proposed Second Amendment for an existing cell tower site on public property to increase the rent and extend the term to June 2046; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment #26-05-01 accepting funds including the one-time payment and the increase in existing rents; and, 3. Directing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment on behalf of the City. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried F. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental Inc. for the Preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7711: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental, Inc. to increase compensation by $2,500 for continued services for the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. Council Member Wong's questions and concerns were addressed by Interim Director of Community Development Temple Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7711: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental, Inc. to increase compensation by $2,500 for continued services for the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, 2. 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 G. Adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, and the Associated Nexus Study, and Establishing the Seal Beach Parking and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee Program - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Ordinance 1724 Adding Chapter 4.60 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee) and Repealing Section 10.50.010 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7712, Adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee, the Capital Improvement Plan, the Nexus Study for Such Fee Program, and Establishing the Seal Beach Development Impact Fee Program. 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. Interim Director of Community Development Temple called upon Economic and Planning Systems Principal Jason Moody to provide an in-depth presentation of Item G. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Steele, Economic and Planning Systems Principal Jason Moody, Council Member Senecal, and Director of Finance Arenado. Council's questions and concerns were addressed. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to adopt Ordinance 1724 Adding Chapter 4.60 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee) and Repealing Section 10.50.010 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7712, Adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee, the Capital Improvement Plan, the Nexus Study for Such Fee Program, and Establishing the Seal Beach Development Impact Fee Program. 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 H. Approval of Updated Job Specification for Crossing Guard Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7713 approving an updated job specification for the Crossing Guard (Part -Time) classification. Mayor Landau called upon Police Chief Henderson Police Chief Henderson provided an in-depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Mayor Landau, Council Member Senecal, and Police Chief Henderson. Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7713 approving an updated job specification for the Crossing Guard (Part -Time) classification. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Approving the Adoption of the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Authorizing and Directing City Staff to Execute - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7714: 1. Adopting the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation as presented to the City Council on November 10, 2025, as an official plan; and, 2. Authorizing and directing staff to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this resolution and implement the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, including applying for grants to fund mitigation actions contained in the plan. Mayor Landau called upon Police Chief Henderson. Police Chief Henderson introduced Emergency Services Coordinator Gray and announced that Sergeant Gray would be addressing the preparation for the upcoming storm after the presentation. Emergency Services Coordinator Gray and Michael Baker International Consultant Noel Anderson gave an in-depth overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Kalmick, Council Member Senecal, Public Works Director Lee, Noel Anderson, Mayor Landau, Mayor Pro Tem Steele, Council Member Wong, Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7714: 1. Adopting the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation as presented to the City Council on November 10, 2025, as an official plan; and, 2. Authorizing and directing staff to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this resolution and implement the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, including applying for grants to fund mitigation actions contained in the plan. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried Emergency Services Coordinator Gray provided an update on the upcoming rainy season and the impending storm. A discussion ensued between Council Member Kalmick, Mayor Landau, Council Member Senecal, and Emergency Services Coordinator Sergeant Gray. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 8:57 p.m. to Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. She noted that the November 24, 2025, City Council meeting has been cancelled. loria D. Ha�6er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: q, Lisa L dau, Wyor Attested Gloria D. H per, City C