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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2026-04-27 Seal Beach, California April 27, 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 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: 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, Director of Community Development Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Kyle Cain, Orange County Fire Authority Captain Nick Nicholas, Police Captain Mike Ezroj, Police Captain II Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Sara Holm, Executive Assistant Jennifer Robles, Management Analyst David Spitz, Associate Engineer Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Sean Sabo, Management Analyst Janet Barcelo, Office Specialist PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Recognition of Golden Age Foundation President Anna Derby • 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation • May 3-9, 2026 • American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Initiative • SMART Goals Update • Arbor Day Proclamation —April 30, 2026 • Recognition of Management Analyst Sean Sabo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Heather Altman, Roger Noor, Chad Berlinghieri, James Jensen, Frank Carvajal, and Ken Seiff, addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Six (6) 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 announced that item F was removed from the agenda and would not be considered. Mayor Landau 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 three (3) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present. 111 On item A, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a settlement agreement with six (6) unnamed opioid pharmaceutical manufacturers. The vote for the item was 5-0. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the Seal Beach Police Department Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise, the Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony, the Chamber of Commerce meeting, and the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos announced that the annual Seal Beach Dump Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 1776 Adolfo Lopez Drive from 8:00 a.m.- 11:00a.m. or until capacity is reached. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the West Orange County Water Board meeting, the Seal Beach Police Department Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise, the League of California Cities Advocacy Trip, and the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting, the Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony, and the Seal Beach Police Department Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. He invited the City Council and the public to the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority Mixer on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., located at 140 Main Street. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick encouraged the public to visit the Seal Beach Farmers Market. Finally, he reported his upcoming attendance at the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony on May 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Seal Beach Police Department Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise, the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting and the League of California Cities Advocacy Trip. Mayor Pro Tern Wong reported his attendance at the Realty Investment Association of California (RIAOC) luncheon, the Seal Beach Classic Car Show Kick-Off Party, the McGaugh Elementary School Flag Day Ceremony, the Seal Beach Classic Car Show, and the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meeting. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tern Wong congratulated Anna Derby on being recognized as a Woman of Distinction by Orange County District 1 Supervisor Nguyen. Mayor Landau announced her attendance at the McGaugh Elementary School Flag Day Ceremony, the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. She thanked the sponsors for their donations to the Seal Beach Classic Car Show. COUNCIL ITEMS 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 Item F. A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Capital Improvement Program Budget Study Session, Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on April 13, 2026. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. C. Monthly Investment Report (April 27, 2026) - Receive and file. D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. E. City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Council Member Kalmick that the City Council appoint Sherri Drum to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee. Beach Munic al Cod ize id Parking Proyisi Establ � , G. Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7758: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for $472,000 in Building Division staffing services and 65 percent of designated plan check fees for building plan check services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. H. Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7759: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for ongoing GIS support services for a two- year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $72,000; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Infinity Technologies on behalf of the City. I. Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Water Loss Control Shared Services Participation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7760 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Water Loss Control Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County. J. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Environmental Compliance Inspection Services for Fats, Oils and Grease Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7761: 1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with Environmental Compliance Inspection Services in the amount of $52,575 to provide Fats, Oils and Grease Inspection Services for the original three (3) years in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,575; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not- to-exceed amount of$17,525 per additional term. K. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of a Mechanical Beach Cleaner for Coastal Grooming and Beach Maintenance, and Budget Amendment BA #26-10- 02 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7762: 1. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Barber Surf Rake for coastal grooming and beach maintenance in the not- to-exceed amount of $90,171.25; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve a purchase order and any necessary related documents for the coastal grooming equipment purchase; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-10-02 in the amount of$90,171.25; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing equipment upon the completion of the new equipment purchase. L. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Portable Standalone Pumps for Emergency Storm Event Response and Sewer Bypass Operation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7763: 1. Finding that the purchase of three (3) portable standalone pumps from the Charles King Company for emergency storm event response and sewer bypass operation may proceed without satisfaction of the formal bid requirements due to the circumstances applicable to the need for the purchase of the pumps during this fiscal year and to ensure immediate full operational readiness while mitigating further unnecessary rental fees, and therefore the net cost to the City will be reduced by dispensing with bidding; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase of two (2) portable standalone pumps dedicated to storm event response, and (1) portable standalone pump for sewer bypass operation, for a total of three (3) standalone pumps from the Charles King Company in the amount of $245,722.62, and rejecting all other quotes; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the portable pump purchases. M. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7764: 1. Approving the Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Purposes; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents on the City's behalf that are necessary for the transfer of property or funds under the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program. N. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7765: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting, for a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2027; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item F. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1726 Regarding City Parking Regulations - That the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1726 titled, "An Ordinance of the City Of Seal Beach Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.15 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Modernize Paid Parking Provisions, Establish a Residential Parking Permit Program Framework, Clarify Curb-Use Regulations Including Daylighting Near Crosswalks, and Make Other Technical Revisions." This item was not considered. PUBLIC HEARING There was no public hearing. UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS There was no unfinished/continued business. NEW BUSINESS There was no new business. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 8:24 p.m. to Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. loria D. Harper, y lerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Q u ,max Lisa L au, Mayor v�y��a aq!BF',,, *'_ RolFo,9�, Attested: ;v'e 9 7 19�`'p OQ_= Gloria D. er, City Clerk C''�UNTY`Ca��