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Home My WebLink AboutCC Min 2026-09-14 Seal Beach, California September 14, 2026 The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:04 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 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 Mike Ezroj, Police Captain Brian Gray, Emergency Services Coordinator Tim Kelsey, Deputy Director of Community Services Brandon DeCriscio, Deputy City Clerk Michael Peterman, Human Resources Manager Kathryne Cho, Deputy Director of Public Works/City Engineer David Spitz, Senior Engineer Lauren Barich, Management Analyst Sean Low, Deputy Director of Public Works, Maintenance & Utilities Megan Bolton, Management Analyst PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS • Hunger Action Month Proclamation — September 2026 • El Nino Preparation Presentation • Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Update ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: John Osborne, James Jensen, John Breiding, Charlie Kluger, Chad Berlinghieri, Donna McGuire, Matthew Terry, 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 Council Member Senecal pulled item I for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Wong pulled Item L for separate consideration. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong, 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. He also reported that the City Council approved a tolling agreement with Lampson Park Place LLC for Item C and a tolling agreement with BKK Working Group regarding the BKK Landfill on Item D. Both items were approved unanimously, with a vote of 5-0. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Gallegos reported staff's attendance at the DaoYin Holistic Health Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, the Navy's Pre-Proposal Conference for the Pacific Coast Highway Revitalization Project with the Naval Weapons Station, and the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Installation Dinner. Additionally, City Manager Gallegos highlighted several upcoming community events, including Parent's Pickleball Night scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center, and Coastal Cleanup Day scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the 1st Street Parking Lot at the base of the Seal Beach Pier. Finally, City Manager Gallegos announced that September is National Preparedness Month. He noted that City staff has been meeting internally and with other coastal Orange County cities in preparation for the upcoming El Nino season. He encouraged residents to sign up for emergency alerts, develop an emergency plan, build an emergency kit containing essential items, and get to know their neighbors by volunteering or participating in community groups, such as Neighbor 4 Neighbor. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Steele reported his attendance at the Golden Rain Foundation and City of Seal Beach Joint Meeting, the Navy's Pre-Proposal Conference for the Pacific Coast Highway Revitalization Project with the Naval Weapons Station, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board District Facility Project Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the August 19, 2026, Special City Council meeting, and the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Directors Trustee meeting. Council Member Kalmick thanked staff for their work during last weekend's storm. He also reported his attendance at the Navy's Pre-Proposal Conference for the Pacific Coast Highway Revitalization Project with the Naval Weapons Station, the Citizen- Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner, a League of California Cities Roundtable Zoom meeting regarding the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies at the Naval Weapons Station and Fire Station 44. Council Member Senecal announced that the Seal Goes Pink Pier Memory Walk will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at Eisenhower Park. She thanked staff for their work on the event and encouraged residents to attend. Mayor Pro Tem Wong reported his attendance at the Chamber of Commerce Monthly Breakfast, the Leisure World Cares Fund Board Meeting, the Golden Rain Foundation '—' and City of Seal Beach Joint Meeting, the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting, the Orange County Housing and Community Development Commission meeting, the College Park West Preserve Graffiti Cleanup, the Leisure World First Tuesday event, the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce Board Installation meeting, the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies at the Naval Weapons Station and Fire Station 44, and the AIM Sports Complex Austin Reaves Basketball Training Camp. Mayor Pro Tern Wong also announced that he will attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Conference in San Diego from September 14-16, 2026. Mayor Landau congratulated John Osborne on becoming President of the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Landau also reported her attendance at the Helen Sanders CatPAWS Benny's Birthday & Love Your Pet Party and the Seal Beach Lions Club Arts and Crafts Faire. Finally, Mayor Landau announced that the second annual Orange County Around the Table will take place on September 27, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Miles Square Reginal Park, Shelter 1 in Fountain Valley. COUNCIL ITEMS A. 2026 Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution Regarding Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions - That the City Council provide direction to the City's voting delegate to support the proposed League of California Cities General Assembly Resolution Calling for a Working Group to Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions. Mayor Landau called upon Management Analyst Barich to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Members Steele and Senecal. Council consensus was reached to advise Council Member Senecal on how to vote during the League of California Cities General Assembly. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Seneca) moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar with the exception of Items I and L. 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 August 10, 2026 and the Special Closed Session and Special City Council Meeting held on August 19, 2026. C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2027) - Ratification. D. Monthly Investment Report (July 31, 2026) - Receive and file. E. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report. F. City of Seal Beach Biennial Conflict-of-Interest Code Update - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7810 amending the City's Conflict-of-Interest Code (Code) and acknowledge no changes to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes for the Public Financing Authority (Authority). G. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Michael Baker International Inc. for Updates to Elements of the General Plan - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7811: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., for Safety and Environmental Justice General Plan Elements, extending the term to December 31, 2027; and, 2. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., for Open Space, Recreation and Conservation Element, extending the term to December 31, 2027; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendments on behalf of the City. _ H. Approving and Authorizing Purchasing for the Replacement of City Vehicles and Heavy Equipment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7812: 1. Authorizing the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles for the City's fleet from National Auto Fleet Group pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract #081325-NAF, for a not-to-exceed amount of $234,455.81, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4108 for $62,286.31; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4109 for $62,286.31; and, c) Police Surveillance Unit #4122 for $57,512.89; and, d) Marine Safety Unit#5130 for$52,370.30; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase of Public Works Heavy Equipment Unit #101 for a total cost of $103,558.51, from Stotz Equipment pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract#112624-DAC, in accordance with the purchasing procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(D); and, 3. Authorizing the purchases and necessary related labor on behalf of the City to Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for vehicle upfitting work for the above-referenced four (4) vehicles pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(B) in the not-to-exceed amount of $59,362.54, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) PIU Vehicle Unit#4108 for $19,334.07; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4109 for $19,334.07; and, c) Police Surveillance Unit #4122 for $5,192.06; and, d) Marine Safety Unit #5130 for $8,002.34; and, e) Contingency for $7,500.00; and, 4. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or designee, to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the vehicle purchases; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle and equipment purchases and upfitting. • the-amount of--$32-0700aiving-all-miner-biel-irregularitiesi-and-rejeGting-all-ether 114_annagger, or his designees optirtoextnend theme Agreem t for urn to four (4) J. Notice of Completion for the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS1903 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7814: 1. Accepting the completion of the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS1903, by R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,460,553.97; 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. K. Amending the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7815 amending the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board budget by $4,600,000, returning unexpended funds from the Cathodic Protection Program to member agencies, of which the City's proportionate agency reimbursement is $657,800. I GZeach Resurfacing and 1 ED 1 ighting I Ipgradec C1P -m-ptetion--ef—the Seal Beach Tanis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing an ED l igh ' n I 1pgrades__C1-12TR2501 (Project), by KYA Services, LLC-(KYA) in the- amount of $419,914.81; and, 2. eti-Ge-of--C retention—thirty- -rested on-the`Project. M. Approve Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association, Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association, and Marine Safety Management Association for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 - That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 7817 approving the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA), the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA), and the Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association (SBMSMA) for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and, 2. Approve Budget Amendment BA # 27-03-01 in the amount of $23,591 for FY 2026-27; and, 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and implement the Memoranda of Understanding in the form attached hereto. 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 I. Approving and Authorizing a Public Works Agreement for Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal with Elka Construction, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7813: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal Project; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to Elka Construction, Inc. in ,_ the amount of$320,000; waiving all minor bid irregularities; and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement for construction services to Elka Construction Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional work requests up to $64,000 (approximately 20%) in connection with the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, the option to extend the Agreement for up to four (4) additional one-year terms after its original term. Mayor Landau called upon Council Member Senecal. Council Member Senecal's questions and concerns were addressed by Senior Engineer Spitz, and Marine Safety Chief Bailey. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt Resolution 7813: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal Project; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to Elka Construction, Inc. in the amount of$320,000; waiving all minor bid irregularities; and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement for construction services to Elka Construction Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve additional work requests up to $64,000 (approximately 20%) in connection with the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, the option to extend the Agreement for up to four (4) additional one-year terms after its original term. AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried L. Notice of Completion for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 -That the City Council adopt Resolution 7816: 1. Accepting the completion of the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project), by KYA Services, LLC (KYA) in the amount of $419,914.81; 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. Mayor Landau called upon Mayor Pro Tem Wong. A discussion ensued between Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Public Works Director Lee, Mayor Pro Tem Wong, Council Member Senecal, and Council Member Kalmick. Mayor Pro Tem Wong's questions and concerns were addressed by Public Works Director Lee. Council Member Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau to adopt Resolution 7816: 1. Accepting the completion of the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project), by KYA Services, LLC (KYA) in the amount of $419,914.81; 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. AYES: Kalmick, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Senecal Motion carried PUBLIC HEARING N. Authorizing Submittal for Grant Funding from the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disability (EMSD) Program That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input and consider the submittal of a grant application; and, 2. Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7818 authorizing the application for grant funding from the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Program. Mayor Landau called upon Deputy Director of Community Services Kelsey to provide an overview of the staff report. Council Member Steele's questions and concerns were addressed by Deputy Director of Community Services Kelsey. Mayor Landau opened the Public Hearing. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Steele to Adopt Resolution 7818 authorizing the application for grant funding from the Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (EMSD) Program. 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 O. Consideration to Approve the California State Water Resources Control Board Construction Installation Sale Agreement No. D2502060 to Finance up to $3,765,411 for the LCWA Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7819: 1. Approving the California State Water Resources Control Board Agreement No. D2502060 in the amount of $3,175,000 for the LCWA Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and, 2. Approving an increase to the loan amount up to $3,765,411, if approved by the State Water Board; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on behalf of the City; and submit a Final Budget Approval to the Water Board requesting an increase in the total financing amount to $3,765,411. Mayor Landau called upon Public Works Director Lee to provide an overview of the staff report. A discussion ensued between Council Member Senecal, Public Works Director Lee, Council Member Steele, Council Member Kalmick, and City Attorney Ghirelli. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to adopt Resolution 7819: 1 . Approving the California State Water Resources Control Board Agreement No. D2502060 in the amount of $3,175,000 for the LCWA Watermain Lining — Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and, 2. Approving an increase to the loan amount up to $3,765,411 , if approved by the State Water Board; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on behalf of the City; and submit a Final Budget Approval to the Water Board requesting an increase in the total financing amount to $3,765,411 . AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion carried ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council at 10:30 p.m. to Monday, September 28, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary. AI& Iori. D. arper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: '�--- Lisa Layet,yaA M _ • i�;_ lFo �� Attested: ,Z •, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk *',,G'e`' ;9 7 19,5 :.=�c