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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2026-1-26 Seal Beach, California January 26, 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:04 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 R. 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 Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Deb Machen, Executive Assistant to the City Manager Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst Lauren Barich, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • International Holocaust Remembrance Day — January 27, 2026 • 51 st Annual Americana Awards Presentation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Timothy Kirkconnell, Catherine Showalter, Scott Newton, Lars Thorn, Ken Seiff, Jon Janecek, Theresa Miller, Chad Berlinghieri, and Kori De Leon addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Nine (9) 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 items D and F for separate consideration. Mayor Landau pulled item G for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau 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 four (4) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. City Attorney Ghirelli noted that the City Council provided direction to staff on Item D of the closed session. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli noted that in response to Mr. Seiffs email, he reached out to Long Beach's City Attorney as a reminder that work cannot begin on the Hayne's Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project until a franchise agreement has been reached between the two cities. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the Leisure World Working Group meeting. Additionally, he announced that there will be members of city staff at the Chamber of Commerce Networking Open House on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Finally, he introduced Human Resources Manager Michael Peterman to the City Council and members of the public. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting, The Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Board Installation, the West Orange County Water Board meeting, and the Leisure World Working Group meeting. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Watershed Conservation Authority meeting, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (LCWA) meeting, the Lower Los Angeles and San Gabirel Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC-OC) Board Installation, and the Orange County— Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that phase 1 of the LCWA Restoration Project is underway. He noted that the first stage involves building a berm and the moving of soil with large excavators. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Pawfect Moments & Threads Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, and the League of California Cities meeting. She noted that she was appointed to serve on the Environmental Quality Committee for the League of California Cities. Mayor Pro Tern Wong reported his recent trip to Washington D.C., with the Orange County Coalition and Supervisor Ngyuen. He noted that discussions were held with Washington D.C. Legislators about sand replenishment, the Seal Beach Lifeguard Headquarters and Police Substation, the McGaugh Swimming Pool, and Leisure World Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution Reimbursement. Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Bay Theater Harbour Chronicles showing. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items D, F, and G. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on January 12, 2026. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) — Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (January 26, 2026) - Receive and file. E. Applications for Grant Funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Orange County Community Resources and Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements Grant - 1. That the City Council adopt Resolution 7725: a) Approving the application for grant funds related to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements grant program to apply Phase 2 upgrades to the North Seal Beach Community Center, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, b) Directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to participate in the grant program, including incorporation in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year proposed Annual Budget. 2. That the City Council adopt Resolution 7726: a) Approving the application for grant funds related to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements grant program to apply upgrades to the Seal Beach Senior Citizens Center, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, b) Directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to participate in the grant program, including incorporation in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year proposed Annual Budget. 777- ��Fp o'..'g f scope-ovr �v� Tarns, sp fications-a-nd otthhrnontr n Pi Wer r ement to A 1 1 f` th t t mount s-�,-or Ic��re�„T�r,�v k�Y�.—S ew+ces�o mom,-re�ez-�e-e� rrv�ef ' , , r to approve additie al wor t un to $47 085 19 +ty—IVl-afl age cv crpp,-v-r�acrw.rrv'Fl� e����v—C�� ry 0 , G_ Approving anal Authorizing Purchasing fer the Replacement of Cit Veh' 1 v. r-.I.r N.v�rr ram. 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Consideration of a Resolution of the Seal Beach City Council to find that the Adopted Housing Element is Consistent with State Housing Laws - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7729 to find that the Seal Beach Zoning Code is consistent with government code section 65583.2, subdivisions (c), (h), and (i) in meeting affordability requirements for non-discretionary review in which housing developments with 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households; and finding that the adopted Housing Element is consistent with government code section 65583.2 subdivision (g)(2) in making the required findings that substantial evidence was provided that the existing uses of nonvacant opportunity sites are not impediments to the City meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). I. Determination of Exemption from Public Bidding and Approving and Authorizing Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete and Cybereason for Legal and Forensic Cybersecurity Services, Respectively-That the City Council adopt Resolution 7730: 1. Declaring that Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete and Cybereason for legal and forensic cybersecurity services are necessary for the preservation of the property of the City per City Charter Section 1010, and Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.25, and finding that the Agreements are therefore exempt from bidding requirements; and, 2. Ratifying the City Manager's execution of the Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, and Cybereason; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-07-02 in the amount of$85,000. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D, F, and G. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. City Manager Gallegos called upon Council Member Senecal. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Finance Arenado, and Director of Public Works Lee. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to receive and file the report. I AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of Public Works Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7727: 1. Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other contract documents for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to KYA Services, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $419,914.81 for the Project; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to a $42,085.19 (approximately 10%) and inspection services up to $8,000.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of$50,085.19. Mayor Landau called upon Council Member Senecal. Council Member Senecal suggested continuing the item to a future meeting. City Manager Gallegos recommended having staff provide an overview of the staff report. Deputy Director of Public Works Cho provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Steele, Deputy Director of Public Works Cho, Public Works Director Lee, Council Member Kalmick, KYA Services, LLC, Sales Director Richard Contreras, KYA Services, LLC Territory Manager Deanna Rey, KYA Services, LLC Consultant Steve Newton, Mayor Landau, Mayor Pro Tern Wong, Council Member Senecal, and Recreation Manager Kelsey. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau, to continue the item to a future meeting. AYES: Senecal, Landau NOES: Kalmick, Wong, Steele ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion failed Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution 7727: 1. Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other contract documents for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to KYA Services, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $419,914.81 for the Project; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to a $42,085.19 (approximately 10%) and inspection services up to $8,000.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of$50,085.19. AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Steele NOES: Senecal, Landau ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried G. Approving and Authorizing Purchasing for the Replacement of City Vehicles - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7728: 1. Authorizing the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles for the City's fleet from National Auto Fleet Group pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract#091521-NAF, for a not-to-exceed total cost of$237,131.63, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $61,616.52; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $61,616.52; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit #4111 for $59,977.60; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit #06 for $53,920.99; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the vehicle purchases; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve payments, purchase orders and necessary related documents on behalf of the City to Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for vehicle upfitting work for the above-referenced four (4) vehicles pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(B) in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,459.54, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $18,268.24; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $18,268.23; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit #4111 for $26,484.20; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit #06 for $12,438.87; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-07-01 in the amount of$19,375.00; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle and equipment purchases and upfitting. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Director of Public Works Lee who called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Low to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Deputy Director of Public Works Low, Mayor Landau, Council Member Senecal, Director of Public Works Lee, and Council Member Steele. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7728: 1. Authorizing the purchase of four(4) replacement vehicles for the City's fleet from National Auto Fleet Group pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract #091521-NAF, for a not-to-exceed total cost of $237,131.63, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $61,616.52; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $61,616.52; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit#4111 for$59,977.60; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit#06 for $53,920.99; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the vehicle purchases; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve payments, purchase orders and necessary related documents on behalf of the City to Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for vehicle upfitting work for the above-referenced four (4) vehicles pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(B) in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,459.54, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $18,268.24; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $18,268.23; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit #4111 for$26,484.20; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit#06 for $12,438.87; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-07-01 in the amount of $19,375.00; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle and equipment purchases and upfitting. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING There were no Public Hearing items. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There was no unfinished/continued business. NEW BUSINESS J. Receive and File the November 8, 2025, Strategic Planning Session Report- That the City Council receive and file the report. Mayor Landau called upon City Manager Gallegos. City Manager Gallegos called upon Management Analyst Barich. Management Analyst Barich provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Interim Director of Community Development Temple, City Manager Gallegos, Mayor Landau, Council Member Kalmick, Council Member Kalmick and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Landau moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to receive and file the report. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried K. Establishment of a Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7731: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of(2) council members and five (5) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member, for a total of (7) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and possess knowledge, education, or experience in event planning, multi-sport events, or community outreach, with experience related to previous Olympic Games preferred, or other expertise that will support the Committee's purpose related to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee's objectives; and, 5. Establishing the priorities for the Committee; and, 6. Establishing that the Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 7. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 8. Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. City Manager Gallegos called upon Recreation Manager Kelsey. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Recreation Manager Kelsey, Mayor Landau, Mayor Pro Tern Wong, City Manager Gallegos, and City Attorney Ghirelli. Council Member Senecal recommended having 10 community members on the Committee. Recreation Manager Kelsey and City Manager Gallegos recommended having an odd number of community members. Lastly, City Manager Gallegos suggested up to 10 community members. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Steele that the City Council adopt Resolution 7731: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of (2) Council Members and up to ten at-large community stakeholders, with two (2) stakeholders nominated by each Council Member, for a total of twelve Committee Members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and possess knowledge, education, or experience in event planning, multi- sport events, or community outreach, with experience related to previous Olympic Games preferred, or other expertise that will support the Committee's purpose related to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee's objectives; and, 5. Establishing the priorities for the Committee; and, 6. Establishing that the Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 7. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 8. Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried L. Establishment of a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7732: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of two (2) council members and three (3) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member not serving on the committee for a total of five (5) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and should possess knowledge, education or experience in economic development, business support, commercial revitalization, or related fields that align with the Committee's purpose in supporting economic development initiatives within Seal Beach; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee's objectives; and, 5. Establishing that the Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 6. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 7. Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. City Manager Gallegos called upon Management Analyst Robles. Management Analyst Robles provided an overview of the staff report. Council Member Senecal noted that she believed the committee was too small. Mayor Pro Tern Wong voiced his disapproval of having a larger committee. A discussion ensued between Mayor Landau, City Manager Gallegos, Council Member Kalmick, Council Member Senecal, City Attorney Ghirelli, Council Member Steele, Interim Director of Community Development Temple, and Mayor Pro Tern Wong. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to adopt Resolution 7732: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of two (2) council members and three (3) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member not serving on the committee for a total of five (5) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and should possess knowledge, education or experience in economic development, business support, commercial revitalization, or related fields that align with the Committee's purpose in supporting economic development initiatives within Seal Beach; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee's objectives; and, 5. Establishing that the Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 6. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 7. Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. No vote was taken or required as the substitute motion below passed 4-1-0-0. Mayor Landau made a substitute motion, second by Council Member Steele to adopt revised Resolution 7732: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad- Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of two (2) council members and five (5) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member for a total of up to seven (7) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and should possess knowledge, education or experience in economic development, business support, commercial revitalization, or related fields that align with the Committee's purpose in supporting economic development initiatives within Seal Beach; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee's objectives; and, 5. Establishing that the Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 6. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 7. Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: Wong ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried M. Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Update - That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget update. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado. Director of Finance Arenado provided an in-depth presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Update. A discussion ensued between Council Member Kalmick and Director of Finance Arenado. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget update. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: Wong ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 10:11 p.m. to Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. 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