A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2025 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR
Third District
NATHAN STEELE
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fifth District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
BEN WONG
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District
PATTY SENECAL
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth District
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, except as otherwise provided by law. Supporting documents, including agenda staff reports, and any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this agenda are available on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.
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CITY COUNCIL NORMS:
Adopted on June 12, 2023
• Maintain a citywide perspective, while being mindful of our districts. • Move from I to we, and from campaigning to governing. • Work together as a body, modeling teamwork and civility for our community. • Assume good intent.
• Disagree agreeably and professionally.
• Utilize long range plans to provide big picture context that is realistic and achievable. • Stay focused on the topic at hand. Ensure each member of Council has an opportunity to speak.
• Demonstrate respect, consideration, and courtesy to all. • Share information and avoid surprises.
• Keep confidential things confidential.
• Respect the Council/Manager form of government and the roles of each party. • Communicate concerns about staff to the City Manager; do not criticize staff in public.
CIVILITY PRINCIPLES:
Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and, Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Holiday Surf Event Recap
• Fire Chief of the Year Award
• Safety Action Plan Update
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters not on the agenda may, at the Council's discretion, be referred to the City Manager and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire City Council, and not to any individual, member of the staff or audience. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution. Speaker cards will be available at the Clerk’s desk for those wishing to sign up to address the Council, although the submission of a speaker card is not required in order to address the Council.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A. Amendments to the Zoning Code Related to Landscaping and Permeable Surfaces in the Residential Low Density - 9 Zoning District - That the City Council provide direction to staff related to desired Zoning Code amendments for landscaping and permeable surfaces in the Residential Low Density – 9 zoning district.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.
B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on December 9, 2024.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (January 13, 2025) - Receive and file.
E. 2025 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2025 Calendar of Meeting Dates, which include the cancellation of the first meeting in July (14th) and the second meetings in August (25th), November (24th), and December (22nd).
F. City Council Appointment - It is the request of Council Member Kalmick that the City Council appoint Juliette Harton to represent District One on the Recreation and Parks Commission.
G. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1717 Adopting Specific Plan Amendment 24-02 - That the City Council conduct second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1717 titled "An Ordinance Of The City Of Seal Beach Adopting Specific Plan Amendment 24-2, For The Amendment Of The Main Street Specific Plan Pertaining To The Main Street Outdoor Uses Development Standards To Allow Size Flexibility For Outdoor Dining Tables, Merchandise Displays, And Benches And Finding The Ordinance To Be Exempt From The California Environmental Quality Act.”
H. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - It is at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Steele that the City Council approve the resident appointment of Schelly Sustarsic to the Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee. In addition to the resident appointment, it is recommended by staff that the City Council appoint Council Member Patty Senecal as a Council representative on the Committee.
I. Notice of Completion for the Heather Park Play Area Improvements Project, CIP PR2203/O-PR-1 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7596:
1. Accepting the Heather Park Play Area Improvements Project, CIP PR2203/O-PR-1, by KYA Services, LLC in the amount of $786,348.85; 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.
J. Approving Budget Amendment BA #25-07-02 for the Transportation Impact Development Fee Study - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7597 approving Budget Amendment BA #25-07-02 for the Transportation Impact Development Fee Study.
K. Notice of Completion for the West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project, CIP SD2401/BG2401EX101-WEPS - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7598: 1. Accepting the West End Pump Station VFD Replacement Project, CIP SD2401/BG2401EX101-WEPS, by R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $232,373.22; 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.
L. Adopting the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan and Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or Designee, to Act as the City's Agent for Negotiations, Document Execution, and Submission of Necessary Applications for Future Implementation Grants and Related Obligations - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7599: 1. Adopting the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents on behalf of the City of Seal Beach, including, but not limited to applications, forms, agreements, and payment requests, which may be necessary to submit and secure future implementation grants, the City’s obligations related thereto, and all amendments thereto for the Plan.
M. Applications for Grant Funds for the Orange County Community Resources OC Housing and Community Public Facilities and Improvements Grant - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7600: 1.
Approving the application for grant funds related to the OC Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements to apply upgrades to the Seal Beach Senior Center, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, 2. Directing the Interim City Manager 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 FY 2025-26 proposed Annual Budget. That the City Council adopt Resolution 7601: 1. Approving the application for grant funds related to the OC Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements to apply upgrades to the Mary Wilson Library, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, 2. Directing the Interim City Manager 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 FY 2025-26 proposed Annual Budget.
N. Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7602: 1.
Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 on behalf of the City.
O. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Budget Amendment for Services or Reimbursement For City of Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update FY 2024-25 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7603: 1.
Approve Budget Amendment BA#25-07-01 for FY 2024-25 for the purchase of equipment or services or for reimbursement of operating costs for the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) Five Year Update, including but not limited, the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for preparation of the LHMP Update; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining reimbursement.
P. Seeking City Council Approval for the Seal Beach Police Department to Purchase Ammunition for Police Rifles, Pursuant to the City’s “Military Equipment” Use Policy and State Law - That City Council adopt Resolution 7604 to approve the purchase of the .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department, pursuant to the City’s “military equipment” use policy.
Q. 2025 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental Agencies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7605:
1. Confirming City Council appointments as representatives and alternates to the Intergovernmental Agencies for 2025; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to revise and post on the website the 2025 Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.