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February 9, 2026
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Steele 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
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
Brian Gray, Police Sergeant
Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Lauen Barich, Management Analyst
Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager
Mayor Landau announced that the Public Hearing has been moved to the February 23,
2026 City Council meeting.
City Manager Gallegos noted that the Public Hearing was rescheduled in an abundance
of caution due to a website outage in the days leading up to the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Update
This presentation was rescheduled to the February 23, 2026, meeting.
• Seal Beach Baseball Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Donation
• Starlink Presentation
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation
PUBLIC HEARING
A. Staff recommends the continuance of the public hearing to the February 23,
2026, Regular Meeting of the City Council. A staff report will not be given,
and the City Council will take no action, on this appeal during the City
Council's February 9, 2026 meeting.
Appeal Request of the Planning Commission Approval for an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Minor Use Permit 22-03 to allow
the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt Fixed-Tilt Ground Mounted
Solar Photovoltaic System at the existing Hellman Ranch Oil and Gas
Production Facility - That the City Council: 1. Hold a de novo public hearing,
allow public testimony, and at the conclusion of the hearing, consider all
testimony, comments and evidence; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7736 Denying
the Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission Decision, Adopting the
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and Approving Minor Use
Permit (MUP) 22-03, limited to the scope as presented in the Design 2026-
Reduction dated January 24, 2026, and Subject to Conditions of Approval, to
Allow the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt (MW) Fixed-Tilt
Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System at the Hellman Ranch Oil
and Gas Production Facility (OGPF) (SCH #2025080495) (the Project); and, 3.
Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speaker: Ken Seiff. Mayor Landau closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to continue the item
to February 23, 2026.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Chad Berlinghieri, Ken Seiff
addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
Thirty-one Supplemental Communications were received after posting 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 G for separate consideration.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau, to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli had nothing to report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Gallegos reported that the application period for the Business First
Ad-Hoc Committee and the Olympics Ad-Hoc Committee are open and will remain open
until February 20, 2026. He noted that several applications have already been received.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF)
Board meeting, the Leisure World Town Hall, the GRF President's Council, and the
Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce Coffee with Senator Strickland.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Chamber of
Commerce Open House, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
meeting, and the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce Coffee with Senator
Strickland.
Additionally, Council Member Kalmick announced that Senator Min's office informed him
that $1,000,000 has been appropriated to the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation project.
City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Director Lee, who reported that in
addition to the $1,000,000 allocated for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation project,
Senator Min has allocated funds to resolve stormwater drainage issues in College Park
East. She noted that the Public Works Department will be working with the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to start the design and mitigation process.
Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Harbor Association of Industry
and Commerce Coffee with Senator Strickland, and the Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG) meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Audit Committee meeting, the
Chamber of Commerce Open House, the Leisure World First Tuesday event, and the
College Park West (CPW) Preserve Group First Saturday cleanup event. He thanked
Lions Club member Ray Longoria for his assistance with the graffiti cleanup.
Mayor Landau reported her attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District Board
Meeting. She noted that construction continues on the Seal Beach Pump Station
Replacement project.
Additionally, Mayor Landau announced that the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
Open House is scheduled for March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m., at the OCFA
Headquarters. She noted that TJ McGovern was appointed Interim Fire Chief.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council Items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to approve the
recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Item G.
B. 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 26, 2026.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D. City of Seal Beach Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025 -
That the City Council receive and file the following documents for the Fiscal Year
ending June 30, 2025:
A. Audit Communication Letter
B. 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
C. Appropriations Limit Final Report
E. Letter of Support for Senate Bill 758 - Substance Control and Retail Integrity Act
- That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of support for Senate
Bill 758 (SB 758), the Substance Control and Retail Integrity Act, which would
prohibit all licensed Cigarette and Tobacco retailers (except grocery stores) from
selling nitrous oxide to prevent misuse of the chemical.
F. Application for Water Recycling Funding Program Planning Grant through the
State Water Resources Control Board - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7733: 1. Approving the Financial Assistance Grant Application related to the Water
Recycling Funding Program Planning Grant through the State Water Resources
Control Board for the Seal Beach Recycled Water Feasibility Study, and authorizing
and directing the City Manager, or designee, to sign and file for and on behalf of
the City, said Financial Assistance Grant Application for the grant; and, 2.
Designating and directing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary
documents to apply for, accept, receive, recognize, provide for the assurance,
certifications, and commitments required for the Financial Assistance Grant
Application, including executing a financial assistance agreement with the State
Water Resources Control Board, and any amendments or changes thereto, and to
recognize and amend the City's budget to incorporate funding, and utilize the grant
funding pursuant to the grant program; and, 3. Designating the City Manager, or
designee, to represent the City in carrying out the City's responsibilities under the
grant agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the City
and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
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H. Approving an Amendment to the Classification Plan and Designating the Pay
Grade and Status of the Human Resources Specialist Classification - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7735: 1. Authorizing an amendment to the Classification
Plan to add the Human Resources Specialist position, and designating this job
classification to Grade 20 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2.
Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Position Allocation Plan to include one (1) full-
time Human Resources Specialist.
The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
G. Approving and Awarding a Public Works Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., and
Approving Expenses Related to Testing, Abatement, and Repairs for the Marina
Community Center Roof Replacement, CIP BG2506 - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7734: 1. Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other
contract documents for the Marina Community Center Roof Replacement, CIP
BG2506 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement with
Garland/DBS, Inc., in the not-to-exceed amount of $307,489 for the Project; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional work requests up
to $30,800 (approximately 10%) and inspection services up to $10,000 in
connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $40,800;
and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve expenses up to the
amount of $15,000 for Moisture Assessment and Building Materials Testing and
$25,000 for Abatement Services, in connection with the Project; and, 5. Authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to approve expenses for building repair up to
$50,000, in connection with the Project.
City Manager Gallegos called upon Public Works Director Lee to provide an overview of
the staff report.
Council Member Senecal stated she would support the motion but expressed concern
regarding the lack of communication about the fund transfer associated with the item.
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7734: 1.
Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other contract documents for the
Marina Community Center Roof Replacement, CIP BG2506 (Project); and, 2. Approving
and awarding a Public Works Agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc., in the not-to-exceed
amount of$307,489 for the Project; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
approve additional work requests up to $30,800 (approximately 10%) and inspection
services up to $10,000 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed
amount of $40,800; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve
expenses up to the amount of $15,000 for Moisture Assessment and Building Materials
Testing and $25,000 for Abatement Services, in connection with the Project; and, 5.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve expenses for building repair up to
$50,000, in connection with the Project.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished/continued business.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau called upon Police Captain Nicholas, who reported on the Yosa Valentine
Coloring Contest.
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 8:01 p.m. to Monday, February 9, 2026, at
5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
G o ' D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Lisa Landau, ayor
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