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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2026-05-11 Seal Beach, California May 11 , 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:03 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 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 Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Associate Engineer Wendy Ha, Assistant Engineer Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Anthony Nguyen, Community Services Coordinator Nathan Caukin, Recreation Specialist Sara Holm, Executive Assistant PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • International Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) Awareness Day Proclamation May 15, 2026 • Run Seal Beach 2026 Presentation • Public Works Week Proclamation May 17-23, 2026 • Pathways Presentation • Honoring the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., Los Angles/Pasadena Base on the Occasion of 66 Years of Service ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: James Jensen, Charlie Kluger, Eugena Yasnogorodsky, Roger Noor, Chad Berlinghieri, JO8N, Theresa Miller, and Ken Seiff addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. Five (5) 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 moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, 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, and no reportable action was taken. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos noted that Dump Day was a huge success. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at a meeting with Congressman Min; the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, City Council Budget Workshops. He encouraged the public to participate in the budget process by emailing their comments to budget@sealbeachca.gov. Lastly, City Manager Gallegos announced several upcoming events: 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., at the Aquarium of the Pacific; the Business First Committee meeting on May 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers; the Senior Resources Fair at the North Seal Beach Community Center on May 20, 2026,from 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.; and the Marine Safety Open House on June 6, 2026, from 9: 00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m., at the 8th Street Beach Parking Lot. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at University of California Los Angeles Economic Forecast; the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, City Council Budget Workshops, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Budget Workshop, the Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) Presidents Council, and the Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OC-OAAC) meeting. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the San Gabriel River Working Group meeting, the 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Empowerment Summit, Congressman Min's Check Presentation Ceremony, the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, City Council Budget Workshops, and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and General Assembly meeting. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council and General Assembly meeting, the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, City Council Budget Workshops, and Congressman Min's Check Presentation Ceremony. Additionally, Council Member Senecal reported that she spoke with several residents regarding the Lampson Well project. Lastly, she shared positive news regarding the recovery of former Seal Beach Lifeguard Isaiah Osorio. Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Lifeguard Headquarter Funding Strategy Workshop, the 2026 Asian American and Pacific Islander Empowerment Summit, Congressman Min's Check Presentation Ceremony, the Leisure World First Tuesday event, the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026 City Council Budget Workshops, and a meeting with Long Beach Utilities regarding the Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project, Additionally, he wished Mayor Landau a Happy Birthday. Lastly, Council Member Wong voiced his concerns over e-bike safety. Mayor Landau announced her attendance at Congressman Min's Check Presentation Ceremony, the May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, City Council Budget Workshops, the Los Alamitos Show Choir Performance, and the Seal Beach Police Department Volunteers in Policing (VIPs) Reorganization. She called upon Police Captain Nicholas to provide an update on the VIPs program. COUNCIL ITEMS There were no Council Items. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, 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 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on April 27, 2026. B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. C. Approving and Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7766: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC, to provide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services for a three (3) year term in a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000; 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$166,667 per additional term. D. Adopt 2026 Pavement Management Plan - That the City Council approve Resolution 7767 adopting the 2026 Pavement Management Plan Report. E. Application for Grant Funds for the Orange County Waste & Recycling Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7768: 1. Approving the joint application for grant funds related to the Orange County Waste & Recycling Regional Recycling and Edible Food Recovery Program with Abound Food Care to manage and expand the City's Edible Food Recovery program, with the City of Seal Beach as the lead agency, and to accept any funds awarded through the Program; and, 2. Directing the City Manager, or designee, 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 Budget as a Budget Amendment. F. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Marine Safety Uniforms for Beach Lifeguards, Pool Lifeguards, and Junior Lifeguards - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7769: 1. Authorizing the purchase of Marine Safety uniforms for Beach Lifeguards, Pool Lifeguards, and Junior Lifeguards from Quicksilver in the amount of $37,463.00; and, 2. Finding that, due to the circumstances applicable to this purchase, dispensing with formal bidding will reduce the net cost to the City; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve a purchase order with Quicksilver and execute any necessary related documents for the uniform purchase. G. Authorization to Renew the Contract with Ready Rebound to Support Officer Wellness and Injury Recovery Programs - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7770: 1. Authorizing the Seal Beach Police Department to renew a service agreement with Ready Rebound for specialized officer wellness and recovery services; and, 2. Allocating funding for the program's implementation from the Police Department budget. This contract will last 3 years with a not-to-exceed cost of $49,320 and the option of renewal for two (2) additional years. H. Awarding and Authorizing Professional Services Agreements with OCY Management, LLC, and Parking Concepts, Inc., dba Transportation Concepts, to Provide Transportation Services for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7771: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with OCY Management, LLC (OCY Management) for a not-to- exceed amount of $180,000 to provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities for a three (3) year term; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc., dba Transportation Concepts (Transportation Concepts), for a not-to-exceed amount of $724,000 to provide transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities for a three (3) year term; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreements; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve options to extend the term with OCY Management, LLC. (OCY Management) for two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for an additional not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 per one-year term extension; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve options to extend the term with Parking Concepts, Inc., dba Transportation Concepts (Transportation Concepts), for two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term. For each extension period, the total compensation shall not exceed the amount paid during the preceding term, adjusted by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area for the month of March of the current year. In no event shall the annual adjustment to the not-to-exceed amount exceed five percent (5%). 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 I. Conduct Public Hearing for 2025 Urban Water Management Plan Water Shortage Contingency Plan - That the City Council: 1. Open and conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7772 approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7773 approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Public Works Lee who introduced Carollo Engineers Senior Vice President Inge Wiersema, to provide an in-depth overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: JO8N and Ken Seiff. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. A discussion ensued between Council Member Kalmick, Director of Public Works Lee, and Carollo Engineers Senior Vice President Inge Wiersema. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to 1. Open and conduct a public hearing to receive input regarding the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7772 approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7773 approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. 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 J. Street Lighting Assessment District - That the City Council adopt: 1. Resolution 7774 initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2. Resolution 7775 setting the date for the public hearing for June 8, 2026; and, 3. Resolution 7776 approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments is projected for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado to provide an overview of the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt: 1. Resolution 7774 initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2. Resolution 7775 setting the date for the public hearing for June 8, 2026; and, 3. Resolution 7776 approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments is projected for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried K. Consideration of Award of Public Works Agreement to Pacific Hydrotech Construction; Authorization to Enter Into a New Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement, and Approval for Budget Amendment BA #26-11-02 for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7777: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902; and, 2. Sustaining the bid protest of Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (Pac Hydro), and rejecting the bid of apparent low bidder, RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. (Chaffee), as non-responsive and non-responsible; and, 3. Awarding a Public Works Agreement with Pac Hydro for the Project in the not-to- exceed amount of $6,677,200 and waiving minor bid irregularities in the bid, and rejecting all other bids; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement with Pac Hydro for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $670,000 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve off-site inspection services for work within the public right-of-way up to $30,000, in connection with the Project; and, 6. Approving and Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate a new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement up to a loan amount of $8,100,000; and, 7. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept and expend the Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount; and, 8. Authorizing a Budget Amendment up to $3,650,000, to reflect the new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount to be negotiated by City Manager, or designee, for CIP WT1902. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works/ City Engineer Cho to provide an in-depth overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: James Jensen, Eugena Yasnogorodsky, Theresa Miller, and JO8N. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. City Attorney Ghirelli and Director of Public Works Lee provided clarifying comments to address resident concerns. A discussion ensued between the Council Members Kalmick, Steele and Senecal,Director of Public Works Lee, Mayor Landau, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Director of Finance Arenado, City Manager Gallegos, City Attorney Ghirelli, and Butier Engineering President Mark Butier. Council Member Senecal expressed her desire to include only the Pacific Hydrotech Construction contract cost in the Orange County Water District (OCWD) Producer Well Construction loan. Mayor Landau and Council Member Kalmick voiced their support for the project. Council Member Seneca! moved to accept the Pacific Hydrotech contract, but to reevaluate the Orange County Water District loan at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting. Mayor Landau made a substitute motion, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution 7777: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902; and, 2. Sustaining the bid protest of Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (Pac Hydro), and rejecting the bid of apparent low bidder, RE Chaffee Construction, Inc. (Chaffee), as non-responsive and non-responsible; and, 3. Awarding a Public Works Agreement with Pac Hydro for the Project in the not-to- exceed amount of$6,677,200 and waiving minor bid irregularities in the bid, and rejecting all other bids; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement with Pac Hydro for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $670,000 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve off-site inspection services for work within the public right-of- way up to $30,000, in connection with the Project; and, 6. Approving and Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate a new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement up to a loan amount of $8,100,000; and, 7. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept and expend the Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount; and, 8. Authorizing a Budget Amendment up to $3,650,000, to reflect the new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount to be negotiated by City Manager, or designee, for CIP WT1902. AYES: Kalmick, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: Senecal ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Council Members Kalmick and Steele and Mayor Pro Tem Wong recounted their positive experiences with former Council Member Sandra Massa-Lavitt. Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council in memory of former Council Member Sandra Massa-Lavitt at 10:11 p.m. to Monday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. Gloria D. arper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach I 101! Approved: � Q, LZnl�a.l,� Lisa L.1T%'.u, or '14 VAPORAt'-,,. i* t :O litipip, • • Attested: ••,'' er �!. `' • ,I ` Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk ...e,OUNTV r�`I