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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2026-02-23 Seal Beach, California February 23, 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tern Wong led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Landau Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Seneca!, 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 Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority, Division 1 Chief Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Seal Beach Lions Club 87th Anniversary Proclamation • Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Update • Conservation Corps of Long Beach Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Median Presentation ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Charles Kluger, Stephanie Wade, Roger Noor, Nicholas Rocha, Jamie Rocha, Chad Berlinghieri, Ken Seiff, Karen Nolta, and an Anonymous Speaker addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Eighteen 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 Mayor Landau recommended rearranging the agenda to consider Item L before Item K. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda and rearrange the agenda to consider item L before Item K. 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 announced that the Mayor's Highlight Report is now available on the City's website. He also reported that the City has received over two-million dollars for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Project and the College Park East Stormwater Infrastructure Project. He thanked Congressman Min, Senator Padilla, Assembly Member Dixon and the City Council for their support and work in securing the funding. He especially thanked Mayor Landau and Public Works Director Lee for their efforts. Additionally, he reported that the City is currently reviewing a special event permit for a weekly Farmer's Market to begin on Friday March 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m. He noted that public feedback is critical to the review process and encouraged residents to provide their feedback to specialevents[a sealbeachca.gov. City Manager Gallegos announced that the County of Orange has issued a Notice of Award to the City for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Public Facilities and Improvements Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a preliminary amount of$382,500 for the North Seal Beach Community Center Improvement project. Lastly, he invited the City Council and the public to the Seal Beach Police Department Surviving Gun Violence presentation at the McGaugh Elementary School Auditorium scheduled for Wednesday February 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Labor Federation Martin Luther King Memorial Breakfast, and the Baldwin Park Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Council Member Senecal responded to public comments made during the Oral Communications period, regarding stormwater runoff in College Park East and the Lampson Well Rehabilitation project. Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Founders Day Committee meeting, the Orange County Older Adult Advisory Committee (OC-OAAC), the Newport Beach Mayor's Banquet, and the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board meeting. Additionally, Council Member Steele noted that he assisted the American Red Cross and Orange County Fire Authority in distributing and installing smoke detectors throughout Leisure World. Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Leisure World Cares Fund Board meeting, Assembly Member Ta's Roundtable event, and the Leisure World Solar Panel Subcommittee discussion. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported that he met with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to discuss homelessness in Orange County. Mayor Landau thanked Mayor Pro Tem Wong for his work with bringing HUD representatives to Orange County. Additionally, she encouraged the public to attend the Seal Beach Police Department Surviving Gun Violence presentation at the McGaugh Elementary School Auditorium scheduled for Wednesday February 25, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on February 9, 2026. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (February 23, 2026) - Receive and file. D. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7737: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC dated March 13, 2019, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated May 13, 2024, and Amendment 2 dated July 28, 2025, authorizing an increase in compensation for the fourth extension (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) by $55,000 for the total compensation of $135,000 through June 30, 2026, and a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $605,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City. E. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Silsby Strategic Advisors, Inc. for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7738: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Silsby Strategic Advisors, Inc. for additional San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative strategic support services, increasing compensation for such additional services by $65,000 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $209,000, and extending the Agreement term to June 30, 2027; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. F. Approving the Payoff of Orange County Transportation Authority Reimbursement Agreement No. U-2017-151087 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7739 approving the early payoff of the City's proportionate share under the Orange County Transportation Authority Reimbursement Agreement No. U- 2017-151087 in the amount of $191,899.17, with a payoff date of March 1, 2026. G. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 and Related Budget Amendment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7740: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-08-01 in the amount of $27,319; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association. H. Accepting Grant Funds from the Orange County Coastkeeper and California Coastal Conservancy and Authorizing Execution of the Grant Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7741: 1. Accepting an award of grant funds in the amount of$47,897.33 from the Orange County Coastkeeper and the California Coastal Conservancy; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant agreement, including any amendments and related documents, and to take all actions necessary to secure the grant funds and implement the approved grant; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-08-02 in the amount of $47,897.33. I. Approve the Purchase of Ammunition for Police Rifles Pursuant to the City's "Military Equipment" Use Policy and State Law - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7742 to approve the purchase of.223/5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD), pursuant to the City's "military equipment" use policy. J. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7743: 1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation for Production of Public, Educational, and Government Communication Services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items removed from the Consent Calendar. PUBLIC HEARING L. 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. The Applicant has re-evaluated the Project and has requested the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in accordance with CEQA. The City Council is expected to consider the Applicant's request without taking final action on the appeal. The revised staff recommendation is to accept the Applicant's request for the preparation of an EIR, set aside the Project approvals unless and until an EIR is prepared, and to remand the Project back to the Planning Commission and EQCB for further proceedings should the Applicant proceed with the preparation of an EIR. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Elizabeth Lambe, Anna Christensen, Anonymous Speaker, William Nash, Susan Perrell, Allen Arslanian, Ken Seiff, and Joanne Levin. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Community Development Director Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Temple noted that he would check the list of Native American contacts and update as needed. Additionally, Interim Director of Community Development Temple announced that the applicant for the project decided to move forward with an Environmental Impact Report. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to accept the applicant's request for an Environmental Impact Report and set aside the Planning Commission's approval of the Minor Use Permit 22-03 until an Environmental Impact Report is prepared and certified for the project. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried K. Consideration of the Transportation Development Impact Fee Update, including a Nexus Study, Capital Improvement Program, and Updated Rates - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7744, approving the Traffic Impact Fee Nexus Study, dated December 15, 2025, adopting the capital improvement program as part of the Nexus Study, adopting the Transportation Impact Development Fee rate amounts, and making a finding of exemption under CEQA. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Public Works Lee. Director of Public Works Lee provided an overview of the staff report. Director of Public Works Lee called on Iteris Principal Engineer Josh McNeill to present the findings of the Traffic Impact Fee Study. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Iteris Principal Engineer Josh McNeill, Public Works Director Lee, Interim Director of Community Development Temple, and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Ken Seiff, Evan Moore, and Theresa Miller. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau to Adopt Resolution 7744, approving the Traffic Impact Fee Nexus Study, dated December 15, 2025, adopting the capital improvement program as part of the Nexus Study, adopting the Transportation Impact Development Fee rate amounts, and making a finding of exemption under CEQA. 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 adjourned the City Council at 9:42 p.m. to Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. Har er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: a- �^'C'et'� Lisa La au, or y OF SY/ Attested: 30 o. Gloria D. H er, City Clerk ; t- ``00416,Cp`\--