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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2026-06-08 Seal Beach, California June 8, 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:05 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tem Wong 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 Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Sara Holm, Executive Assistant Kelsey Yonemura, Financial Analyst Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Recognition of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Public Affairs Officer Gregg Smith • Junior Lifeguard Awards Recognition ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: James Jensen, Charlie Kluger, Cindy Powers, Eugena Yasnogorodsky, Roger Noor, Linda Krueger, Catherine Showalter, Chad Berlinghieri, Ken Seiff, and Perla Mendoza 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 ORDINANCESI Council Member Steele 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 four (4) items on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. He noted that the Council would reconvene into Closed Session at the conclusion of the Regular Session. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos announced that there will be a Study Session regarding billboards in the near future, date to be determined. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos thanked Orange County Fire Authority for their work on the Garden Grove chemical spill incident. He called upon Orange County Fire Authority Captain Cain to provide an update on the incident. Third, City Manager Gallegos reported city staff's recent attendance at the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Memorandum of Understanding Press event, the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee, City Hall Adventure Day, and the Marine Safety Open House. Finally, City Manager Gallegos thanked the Community Services/Recreation Division for their work on the Senior Resources Fair. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Memorandum of Understanding Press event, the Marine Amphibian Vessel Tour, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Finance Committee meeting, the Leisure World Memorial Day Ceremony, the Seal Beach Lions Club Memorial Day Ceremony, the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) annual meeting, the OCCOG Economic Forecast, the California Local Elected Officials (CLEO) Ethics Training, and the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting. Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Memorandum of Understanding Press event, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority Mixer, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Senior Resources Fair, the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Watershed Conservation Authority meeting, the Seal Beach Lions Club Memorial Day Ceremony, the OCCOG Annual Conference, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority meeting, and the Marine Safety Open House. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick noted that he met with future Seal Beach representative Congressman Robert Garcia. Lastly, Council Member Kalmick reported that he received a packet from Orange County Grand Jury with questions regarding wildfire prevention and housing. He asked if other Council Members if they had received the packet for a response as well. Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Memorandum of Understanding Press event. Additionally, Council Member Senecal reported that she spoke with several residents regarding the Fiscal Year 26-27 Budget and billboards. She thanked City Manager Gallegos, College Park East Resident Lucy Jackson, and Public Works Director Lee for their work on adding a sound wall to College Park East to help mitigate freeway noise. Finally, Council Member Senecal announced that Seal Beach Summer Concerts will begin on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Orange County City Selection Committee meeting. He noted that he was selected as an at-large member of the Department of Housing and Community Development Commission (HCD). Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Naval Weapons Station Ship tour, the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Seal Beach City Rotary Memorial Day Flag Garden event, the Seal Beach Lions Club Memorial Day event, the Golden Rain Foundation meeting, the Orange County Sanitation District Board meeting, City Hall Adventure Day, the Orange County Council of Governments annual meeting, the Leisure World 1st Tuesday Coffee and Donuts event, and the Los Alamitos High School Senior Graduation. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Wong announced that the College Park West Summer Kick- Off would take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Edison Park. Mayor Landau announced her attendance at Seal Beach City Rotary Memorial Day Flag Garden event, and the Seal Beach Lions Club Memorial Day event. She thanked Mayor Pro Tern Wong for attending several events in her absence. Lastly, Mayor Landau announced that Orange County Sanitation District construction project on Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Boulevard will continue through September 2028. COUNCIL ITEMS A. Calling and Consolidation of Election — November 3, 2026 - That the City Council adopt: 1. Ordinance 1727 calling and giving notice of holding the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and, 2. Resolution 7778 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council (Districts 1,3, and 5) for the full four-year term of each office; and, 3. Resolution 7779 adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters; and, 4. Resolution 7780 providing for the conduct of a Municipal Run- off Election in the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes for each office to be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2027. Mayor Landau called upon City Clerk Harper to provide an overview of the staff report. 111 Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to 1. Ordinance 1727 calling and giving notice of holding the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and, 2. Resolution 7778 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate the City's General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of the election of three (3) Members of the City Council (Districts 1,3, and 5)for the full four-year term of each office; and, 3. Resolution 7779 adopting regulations for Candidates' Statements submitted to the voters; and, 4. Resolution 7780 providing for the conduct of a Municipal Run-off Election in the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes for each office to be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2027. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Attorney Ghirelli read the title of the ordinance. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Steele, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar. B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Budget Workshops held on May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026, Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on May 11, 2026. C. Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification. D. Adopting a Resolution Listing the Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act and Authorizing Submittal of the Project List and Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funds to the California Transportation Commission - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7781: 1. Approving the project list for improvements that are to be funded by Senate Bill 1; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the project list and application for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the California Transportation Commission. E. Notice of Completion for the Marina Community Center Roof Replacement, CIP BG2506 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7782: 1. Accepting the completion of the Marina Community Center Roof Replacement, CIP BG2506, by Garland/DBS, Inc. in the amount of $338,255; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a "Notice of Completion" with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project. F. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the Development of an Environmental Impact Report - That the City Council approve Resolution 7783: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the development of an Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 3.20.025 for a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2027, and an increase in $22,363 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $278,836 pursuant to the Proposal submitted by Psomas dated May 14, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 with Psomas on behalf of the City. G. Approving and Awarding an Agreement for Professional Project Management Services to CivicStone, Inc. for the Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7784: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to CivicStone Inc. for project management services related to the Leisure World Bathroom Accessibility Program pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code 3.20.025(C), for a three-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $74,000 per Fiscal Year pursuant to the Scope of Services submitted by CivicStone Inc.; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with CivicStone Inc. on behalf of the City. 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 H. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, Set the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and Authorize the Use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27 - That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 7785: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27. Mayor Landau called upon Human Resources Manager Peterman to provide an update on current vacancies, recruitment efforts, and retention efforts in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado to provide an in-depth overview of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. City Attorney Ghirelli reported that pursuant to the Brown Act, the budget includes salary adjustments of 3.7% to the executive team based on the Consumer Price Index, pursuant to their agreements. Additionally, he reported that the Memoranda of Understanding for the rest of the City's employees includes a 3% Cost of Living adjustment. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Theresa Miller, Ellery Deaton, James Jensen. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Finance Director Arenado, Community Development Director Temple, Director of Public Works Lee, Council Member Steele, City Attorney Ghirelli, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, City Manager Gallegos, and Mayor Landau. Council Member Seneca) expressed her desire for quarterly updates on CIP Projects. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7785: 1. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27. AYES: Kalmick, Steele, Wong NOES: Senecal, Landau ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried I. Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7786 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District)for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado to provide an overview of the staff report. Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Ken Seiff. Mayor Landau closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7786 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 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. Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7787 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). Director of Finance Arenado gave an overview of Items J, K and L as they are similar in nature and noted that each item would require a separate vote. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Steele to adopt Resolution 7787 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried K. Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7788 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District). Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to adopt Resolution 7788 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried L. Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7789 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center). Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7789 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center). AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried M. Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7790 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. Mayor Landau called upon Director of Finance Arenado who called upon PFM Asset Management Institutional Relationship Manager Robert Montoya to provide an overview of the staff report. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7790 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to the Director of Finance/City Treasurer. N. Re-Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1726 Regarding City Parking Regulations - That the City Council conduct a first reading, read by title only, and re-introduce 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." Mayor Landau called upon Police Chief Henderson to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Dixon Resources Unlimited President Julie Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, and Council Member Kalmick. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to conduct a first reading, read by title only, and re-introduce 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." AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried City Attorney Ghirelli read the title of the ordinance. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 10:51 p.m. to Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. loria D. Har r, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4- Lisa La au, M or -yc SEAt8 oAao9 F ' . 1410::3' Attested: v loria D. Har r, ity Clerk %G'�;• 7 1,�,_:�0�