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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2026-06-22 Seal Beach, California 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 Approved: Lisa Lan au, M or SE4t: � o Attested: 2 Gloria D. Ha er, CI erk > >�` • •• _