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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2026-03-23 Seal Beach, California March 23, 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 Bryan Mahon, Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Special Presentation by Orange County Firefighters Local 3631 President Chris Hamm ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: John Schroeder, Charlie Kluger, Scott Fayette, Robert Jackson, Daren DeLeon, Kori DeLeon, Catherine Showalter, Chad Berlinghieri, Rod Mokhtari, Dan Brandt, and Ken Seiff, addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Two (2) 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 pulled items F and G for separate consideration. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, to approve the agenda. I 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 three (3) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli announced that the developer for the Lampson Park Place project has informed the City that they are working to connect to the Rossmoor/ Los Alamitos Area Sewer District but still desire to connect to the City's sewer system. He noted that the City has initiated a sewer impact study. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Open House, the Seal Beach Farmer's Market, and the League of Californiall Cities Orange County Division meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Older Adult Advisory Commission (OCOAAC) meeting, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District meeting, the League of California Cities Orange County Division meeting, Nashville on the Coast Grand Opening, Coffee with the Chief, and the Seal Beach Farmer's Market. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at Nashville on the Coast Grand Opening, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Watershed Conservation Authority Board meeting, the Seal Beach Farmers Market, and Coffee with the Chief. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick acknowledged the passing of long-time Seal Beach resident Phil Bush. Council Member Senecal thanked the Seal Beach Lions Club for their service in College Park East regarding the overgown lawn. Additionally, she acknowledged the concerns raised by College Park East residents regarding the Lampson Park Place Project. Finally, she reported her attendance at the League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference, and Nashville on the Coast Grand Opening. Mayor Pro Tern Wong reported his attendance at the Seal Beach City Rotary Luncheon, Nashville on the Coast Grand Opening, the Yakult Probiotic Factory Tour, the CalChamber Roundtable Network Best Practices Zoom meeting, the Chamber of Commerce meeting, and the Americana Awards. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Wong requested that a discussion on the Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project be agendized for a future meeting. Mayor Landau announced her attendance at the Seal Beach City Rotary Luncheon, and the Memorial Bench unveiling for former Planning Commissioner Richard Coles. Additionally, she congratulated Teri Young for being recognized by Senator Strickland as a 2026 Woman of Distinction. COUNCIL ITEMS II There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items 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 March 9, 2026. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (March 23, 2026) - Receive and file. D. 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report - That the City Council: 1. Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report; and, 2. Authorize staff to submit the Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, as required by State law. E. Approving the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7749 approving the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget of $1,518,500, of which the City's proportionate agency contribution is $19,091. to ` „-Council sines First Advisory Ad Hoc Commi` e• 1) 1(ori Del en �/""�h �e7T�"V17QTfGiIT�kl�T,-r.�J'J'-TTr�7T7"[aTJ'ViT/"CGi TfPv�TfffTrt GG�Tf Member-SerleGaI1 f , 7 Wong, and-St en Rigs appointed-by-Council-Member Kalmi,.4 ch-Phee and H. Approve and Authorize the Employment Agreement for the Director of Community Development - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7750: 1. Approving the Executive Employment Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Shaun Temple as the Director of Community Development, effective March 29, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. I. Authorize the Purchase of Equipment for Support of the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Broadcast Activity from B&H Photo, Video and Pro Audio - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7751: 1. Authorizing the purchase of equipment from B&H Photo, Video and Pro Audio to support the broadcast of public television, for a not-to-exceed amount of $152,931.71; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the equipment purchase. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Attorney Ghirelli provided the required oral report summarizing the full compensation for the Community Development Director position in accordance with the employment agreement. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR F. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad- Hoc Committee - It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Kori DeLeon appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Peter Magalhaes appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Woody Woodruff appointed by Council Member Steele, 4) Steven Riggs appointed by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, and 5) Rosie Ritchie appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Council Member Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tern Wong. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Temple gave an overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau recommended the appointment of Nathalie Wilson in place of Woody Woodruff due to the late submission of Mr. Woodruff's application. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Kori DeLeon appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Peter Magalhaes appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Nathalie Wilson appointed by Council Member Steele, 4) Steven Riggs appointed by Mayor Pro Tern Wong, and 5) Rosie Ritchie appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Council Member Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tern Wong. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried G. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Dr. Darin Detwiler and Steven Rigss appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Rich Phee and Catherine Showalter appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Christine Bird and Margo Wheeler appointed by Council Member Steele; 4) Rick Lee and Evan Moore appointed by Mayor Pro Tern Wong and 5) Lars Thorn and Sherri Drum appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Mayor Landau and Council Member Senecal. Mayor Landau recommended the appointment of Lynette Van Voris in place of Sherri Drum due to the late submission of Ms. Drum's application. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Dr. Darin Detwiler and Steven Rigss appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Rich Phee and Catherine Showalter appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Christine Bird and Margo Wheeler appointed by Council Member Steele; 4) Rick Lee and Evan Moore appointed by Mayor Pro Tern Wong and 5) Lars Thorn and Lynette Van Voris appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Mayor Landau and Council Member Senecal. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried NEW BUSINESS K. Approving and Authorizing the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with the County of Orange - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7752: 1. Approving the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and supporting documents on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary. Mayor Landau called upon Management Analyst Barich. Management Analyst Barich provided an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Steele, Republic Services Municipal Sales Manager Debbie Killey, Mayor Pro Tern Wong, Management Analyst Barich, Council Member Senecal, and Public Works Director Lee. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution 7752: 1. Approving the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and supporting documents on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING J. Consideration of Amendments to the Zoning Code to Implement the Housing Element Relating to Farmworker Housing, Density Bonus, Minimum Unit Sizes, and Parking Standards for Studios and One-Bedroom Units - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission's comments on proposed Ordinance 1725 amending portions of Title 11 (zoning) pertaining to farmworker housing, density bonus, minimum unit sizes, and parking standards for studios and one-bedroom units for the purpose of implementing the housing element, to fulfill state housing law; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1725, an Ordinance amending portions of Title 11 (zoning) pertaining to farmworker housing, density bonus, minimum unit sizes, and parking standards for studios and one-bedroom units for the purpose of implementing the housing element, to fulfill state housing law. Mayor Landau called upon Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Interim Director of Community Development Director Temple provided an overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Ken Seiff, Theresa Miller, and Ellery Deaton. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. A discussion ensued between City Attorney Ghirelli, Interim Director of Community Development Temple, Council Members Kalmick, Senecal, and Steele, and Mayor Landau. Council Member Senecal, Mayor Landau, and Council Member Steele voiced their disapproval of the item. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to continue the item to a future meeting date. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There was no unfinished/continued business. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 9:05 p.m. to Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. loria D. Harp r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4- - _ Lisa La au, or _�pE SEq�'', #,_ Attested #; • Gloria D. Har er, City Clerk ,y