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June 22, 2026
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Landau called upon Mayor for a Day recipient Bay Ansell to lead 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
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
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
Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Sara Holm, Executive Assistant
Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Mayor for a Day Recognition — Bay Ansell
• Drowning Prevention Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Sharon Hamel, James Jensen,
Charlie Kluger, Roger Noor, Chad Berlinghieri, and Ken Seiff addressed the City Council.
Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
Nine (9) 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
Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong, to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Seneca!, 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 City Council meetings can now be viewed in
high definition.
Additionally, City Manager Gallegos reported his attendance at the League of California
Cities meeting. He congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on another successful Be
More Healthy Expo.
Thirdly, City Manager Gallegos noted that city staff guided the Autism Partnership on a
tour of City Hall and that he attended the Orange County Recycling Coordinators
meeting.
He also announced that the July 13, 2026, City Council meeting is cancelled.
Finally, City Manager Gallegos called upon City Clerk Harper to provide an update on
Senate Bill 827 and Marine Safety Chief Bailey to provide an update on the McGaugh
Swimming Pool.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Board of
Supervisors meeting, the Orange County Forum, the League of California Cities - Orange
County Division Quarterly meeting, the Older Adult Advisory Commission, and the
Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) Annual Banquet.
Additionally, Council Member Steele reported that Orange County Mosquito and Vector
control found a mosquito infected with West Nile Virus in Leisure World. He advised
residents to apply mosquito repellent, wear long sleeves, and check for standing water.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Orange County Board of
Supervisors meeting, the Relatively Space facility tour, the League of California Cities —
Orange County Division Quarterly meeting, the Lower Los Angeles and San Gabriel
Rivers and Mountains Conservancy meeting, the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory
Ad Hoc Committee meeting, and the Watershed Conservation Authority meeting.
Council Member Senecal noted that she spoke with several residents regarding installing
a soundwall in College Park East and freeway noise. She warned residents about coyote
activity in the area and encouraged them to remain vigilant.
Additionally, Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at Citizen-Council
Olympics Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, and the College Park West Movie in the Park. She
noted that she visited the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center to observe - the work
being done on the tennis and pickleball courts.
Lastly, Council Member Senecal announced several upcoming events, including the
College Park East Movie in the Park on August 8, 2026, at Heather Park, the Seal Beach
Summer Concert Series, on Wednesday Nights at Eisenhower Park at 6:00 p.m., and the
College Park East Neighborhood Association 4th of July event. She noted that the Citizen-
Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting in the coming months,
with a date to be determined.
Mayor Pro Tern Wong reported his attendance at the Orange County Board of
Supervisors meeting, the Relativity Space facility tour, the College Park West Summer
Kickoff, the Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, and the Citizen-
Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meetings.
Mayor Landau announced her attendance at the Mayor for the Day event, the Be More
Healthy Expo, the Relativity Space facility tour, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
Academy 63 Graduation Ceremony, and the Seal Beach Lions Club Installation.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Implementation: Consideration of (1) a Legislative
Body Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Remote Participation at Meetings; (2)
a Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Public Participation at Brown Act
Meetings; and (3) an Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption Policy for
All City Council, Commission, Committee, and Board Meetings - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7791 to adopt the following policies to implement
provisions of the Brown Act, as recently amended by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707): 1) a
Legislative Body Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Remote Participation at
Meetings; and, 2) a Reasonable Accommodation Policy for Public Participation at I
Brown Act Meetings; and, 3) an Internet Service and Telephonic Service Disruption
Policy for City Council, Commission, Committee, and Board Meetings.
Mayor Landau called upon Deputy City Clerk DeCriscio to provide an overview of the staff
report.
Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7791 to
adopt the following policies to implement provisions of the Brown Act, as recently
amended by Senate Bill 707 (SB 707): 1) a Legislative Body Reasonable Accommodation
Policy for Remote Participation at Meetings; and, 2)a Reasonable Accommodation Policy
for Public Participation at Brown Act Meetings; and, 3) an Internet Service and Telephonic
Service Disruption Policy for City Council, Commission, Committee, and Board Meetings.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong, 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 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on June 8, 2026.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (April 30, 2026 and May 31, 2026) - Receive and file.
E. 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."
F. Approving Submittal of FY 2026-27 Measure M2 Eligibility Package and its
Components - That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 7792 Concerning the
Status and Update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the City of Seal
Beach; and, 2. Adopt the seven-year Measure M2 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP)for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2032-2033; and, 3. Direct the City Manager,
or their designee, to file the adopted Resolution, Capital Improvement Program and
the Measure M2 eligibility documents with Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) in compliance with the requirements of OCTA.
G. Approving and Authorizing Professional Services Agreement with Siemens
Industry, Inc. for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council
adopt Resolution 7793: 1. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. to provide HVAC Maintenance and
Repair Services for a three (3) year term in a not-to-exceed amount of $144,336;
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 at an adjusted rate for each optional
term calculated on the lesser of either (a) the most recent cooperative purchasing
program renewal pricing under Sourcewell Contract #080824-SIE in effect at time
of election of the renewal option, or (b) six (6) percent of each term extension's
contract price; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve repair
services and additional work requests in the amount of $40,000 per year.
H. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of Maintenance Service Agreements for
On-Call Utility and Electrical Maintenance, Repair and Emergency/Unexpected
Task Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7794: 1. Approving and
authorizing the City Manager to execute an on-call maintenance service agreement
with T.E. Roberts, Inc., in the amount of $600,000 to provide On-Call Utility
Maintenance, Repair and Emergency/Unexpected Task Services for a three (3) year
term; and, 2. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an on-call
maintenance service agreement with Valverde Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$600,000 to provide On-Call Utility Maintenance, Repair and
Emergency/Unexpected Task Services for a three (3) year term; and, 3. Approving
and authorizing the City Manager to execute an on-call maintenance service
agreement with W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $600,000
to provide On-Call Utility Maintenance, Repair and Emergency/Unexpected Task
Services for a three (3) year term; and, 4. Approving and authorizing the City
Manager to execute an on-call maintenance service agreement with Amtek
Construction in the amount of$300,000 to provide On-Call Electrical Maintenance,
Repair and Emergency/Unexpected Task Services for a three (3) year term; and, 5.
Approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an on-call maintenance
service agreement with Baker Electric in the amount of$300,000 to provide On-Call
Electrical Maintenance, Repair and Emergency/Unexpected Task Services for a
three (3) year term; and, 6. Approving and authorizing the City Manager the option
to extend any or all such maintenance service agreements for Utility Maintenance,
Repair and Emergency/Unexpected Task Services for up to two (2) additional one-
year terms after its original term, in a not-to exceed amount of $200,000 per one-
year extension, and to execute any such extension; and, 7. Approving and
authorizing the City Manager the option to extend any or all such maintenance
service agreements for up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original
term, in a not-to exceed amount of$100,000 per one-year extension, and to execute
any such extension.
I. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of an Industrial Power Sweeper for
Coastal and Street Grooming Operations - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7795: 1. Approving and authorizing the purchase for (1) Haacker Total Clean
PowerBoss Armadillo 9X Industrial Power Sweeper from Haacker Total Clean
pursuant to the Cooperative Purchase Contract with the Los Angeles Community
College District Master Agreement Contract #40590, in accordance with the
cooperative purchasing procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section
3.20.025(D), in the not-to-exceed amount of $66,726.23; and, 2. Approving and
directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related
documents for the industrial power sweeper purchase; and, 3. Approving and
authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing equipment upon the receipt of the
new equipment purchases.
J. Approving and Authorizing an Emergency Vehicle Preemption Equipment
Maintenance Agreement with the State of California (CIP O-ST-6) - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7796: 1. Approving an Emergency Vehicle Preemption
Equipment Maintenance Agreement with the State of California for the future
installation of emergency vehicle preemption equipment at the intersection of Seal
Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute the Agreement with the State of California on behalf of the City.
K. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with US
Builders & Consultants, Inc. for the Stormwater Treatment Improvements at
Galleon Way and Electric Avenue, CIP SD2502 - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7797: 1. Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other
contract documents for the Stormwater Treatment Improvements at Galleon Way
and Electric Avenue, CIP SD2502 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a
Public Works Agreement to US Builders & Consultants, Inc. in the not-to-exceed
amount of$314,800 for the Project; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute
a Public Works Agreement with US Builders & Consultants, Inc.; and authorizing
the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $78,700 (approximately
25%), in connection with the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to approve construction support services in the amount of $55,000, in
connection with the Project, to be performed by the City's on-call professional
engineering firm BKF Engineers and on-call inspection services contractor NV5,
Inc.
L. Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Order Agreement and
Customer Care Maintenance Agreement C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7798: 1. Approving a Sales Order
Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3
Tech for the purchase of copiers and printers for $87,378.50 for the City of Seal
Beach, under the County of Orange's Master Agreement with Sharp Regional
Cooperative Agreement (RCA) Contract RCA-017-23010022 for Digital
Multifunction Copiers, Printers, Software, Related Accessories and Services
between the County of Orange, California, and C3 Office Solutions DBA C3 Tech,
as amended, effective May 23, 2025 through May 2, 2030; and, 2. Approving a 5-
year Customer Care Maintenance Agreement with C3 Office Solutions LLC dba C3
Tech for maintenance services for the purchased copiers and printers, incidentals,
and contingency, in the not-to-exceed amount of $145,429.04 for the term; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City of Seal Beach, the
Sales Order Agreement and Customer Care Maintenance Agreement with C3 Office
Solutions LLC dba C3 Tech.
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
M. Resolution Adjusting the Bidding Thresholds for Public Works Contracts and
Adjusting the City Manager's Contract Authority for the Acquisition of Goods and
Services That the City Council adopt Resolution 7799: 1. Conducting a public
hearing to receive input and consider the proposed adjustment of the bidding
threshold for Public Works contracts to $42,982 pursuant to City Charter Section
1010, and adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City with or without a
written contract for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, labor, services or other
items within the budget approved by City Council to $42,982 pursuant to City
Charter 420 and Resolution 6384; and, 2. Confirming the adjustment of bidding
threshold for Public Works contracts to $42,982 pursuant to City Charter Section
1010; and, 3. Adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or
without a written contract, for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies,
labor, services, or other items within the budget approved by City Council to
$42,982 pursuant to City Charter 420 and Resolution 6384.
Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Cho to provide an overview
of the staff report.
Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the
public hearing.
A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, City Attorney Ghirelli, Deputy
Director of Public Works Cho, Director of Public Works Lee, Director of Finance Arenado,
City Manager Gallegos, and Mayor Pro Tem Wong.
Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to adopt Resolution
7799: 1. Conducting a public hearing to receive input and consider the proposed
adjustment of the bidding threshold for Public Works contracts to $42,982 pursuant to
City Charter Section 1010, and adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City
with or without a written contract for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, labor, services
or other items within the budget approved by City Council to $42,982 pursuant to City
Charter 420 and Resolution 6384; and, 2. Confirming the adjustment of bidding threshold
for Public Works contracts to $42,982 pursuant to City Charter Section 1010; and, 3.
Adjusting the City Manager's threshold to bind the City, with or without a written contract,
for the acquisition of equipment, materials, supplies, labor, services, or other items within
the budget approved by City Council to $42,982 pursuant to City Charter 420 and
Resolution 6384.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
N. Annual Military Equipment Report Review and Introduction of Ordinance to
Renew Military Equipment Authorization and Approve Seal Beach Police
Department's Updated Policy 706 That the City Council: 1. Review and file the Seal
Beach Police Department's Annual Military Equipment Report for 2025; and, 2.
Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1727 to renew
the Military Equipment Use Ordinance and update the Seal Beach Police
Department's Military Equipment Use Policy — Policy 706.
Mayor Landau called upon Police Captain Ezroj to provide an overview of the staff report.
A discussion ensued between Mayor Landau, Council Member Kalmick, Council Member
Steele,
Mayor Landau opened the public hearing. Speakers: Ken Seiff. Mayor Landau closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Steele to 2. Introduce, read
by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1727 to renew the Military Equipment
Use Ordinance and update the Seal Beach Police Department's Military Equipment Use
Policy — Policy 706.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
City Attorney Ghirelli read the title of the Ordinance.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished/continued business.
NEW BUSINESS
O. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with
Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. for the Sewer Mainline Improvement
Project (2026), CIP O-SS-2 - 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract
documents for the Sewer Mainline Improvement Project, CIP O-SS-2; and, 2.
Sustaining the bid protest of Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. and rejecting
the bid of the apparent low bidder, Estate Design and Construction, Inc., as non-
responsive on the basis of the non-responsive defects identified in the bid protest
and by staff; and, 3. Awarding a Public Works Agreement to Performance Pipeline
Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $718,850.00, and rejecting all other bids; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with
Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. for the Project; and, 5. Authorizing the
City Manager to approve additional work requests by Performance Pipeline up to
$110,000; and, 6. Authorizing the City Manager to approve construction
support/inspection services up to the not-to-exceed amount of $80,000, in
connection with the Project, to be performed by the City's on-call professional
inspection services contractor.
Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Public Works Low to provide an overview
of the staff report.
A discussion ensued between Council Member Kalmick, Council Member Senecal, Public
Works Director Lee, Deputy Director of Public Works Low, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Council
Member Steele, and City Attorney Ghirelli.
Council Member Senecal expressed her desire to state in the motion that this is phase 1
of the project.
Council Member Steele argued that noting it was phase 1 was pointless.
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to adopt Resolution
7800: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Sewer
Mainline Improvement Project, CIP O-SS-2; and, 2. Sustaining the bid protest of
Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. and rejecting the bid of the apparent low
bidder, Estate Design and Construction, Inc., as non-responsive on the basis of the
non-responsive defects identified in the bid protest and by staff; and, 3. Awarding a
Public Works Agreement to Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. in the amount of
$718,850.00, and rejecting all other bids; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to
execute a Public Works Agreement with Performance Pipeline Technologies, Inc. for
the Project; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests by
Performance Pipeline up to $110,000; and, 6. Authorizing the City Manager to approve
construction support/inspection services up to the not-to-exceed amount of$80,000, in
connection with the Project, to be performed by the City's on-call professional inspection
services contractor.
AYES:Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
Council Member Steele announced that he was for the project, but not adding the Phase
1 language.
P. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with T.E.
Roberts, Inc. for the LCWA Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology
Improvements, CIP WT2103 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7801: 1.
Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the LCWA
Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and, 2.
Awarding a Public Works Agreement to T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Project in the not-
to-exceed amount of $3,209,485; finding bids submitted by Minako America
Corporation dba Minco Construction and Vortex Services, LLC as non-responsive;
and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the
Public Works Agreement with T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Project; and authorizing the
City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $320,950 (approximately
10%), in connection with the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to
approve construction support services in the amount of $234,976 in connection
with the Project, including engineering and environmental support, construction
management, and inspection services, to be performed by the City's on-call
professional services contractors.
Mayor Landau called upon Director of Public Works Lee to provide an overview of the
staff report.
Council Member Kalmick urged the City Council to approve item P.
A discussion ensued between Council Memebr Senecal, Council Member Kalmick, Mayor
Landau, Council Member Steele, Director of Public Works Lee,
Council Member Senecal noted that she would be voted yes on the project, but was
displeased with the loan details.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to adopt Resolution
7801: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the LCWA
Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and, 2.
Awarding a Public Works Agreement to T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Project in the not-to-
exceed amount of$3,209,485; finding bids submitted by Minako America Corporation dba
Minco Construction and Vortex Services, LLC as non-responsive; and rejecting all other
bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Public Works Agreement with
T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager to approve additional
work requests up to $320,950 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve construction support services in the amount
of $234,976 in connection with the Project, including engineering and environmental
support, construction management, and inspection services, to be performed by the City's
on-call professional services contractors.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 9:49 p.m. to Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:30
p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Gloria D. Harpe City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
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