A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 27, 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
• Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Covey and Emergency Services Coordinator Sergeant Gray (Emergency Preparedness) • Communty Oriented Policing Team Homeless Outreach Presentation • Fleet Modernization Plan
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 - None
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.
A. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on January 13, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (January 27, 2025) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. City Council Reappointment and Appointments - It is the request of Council Member Wong that the City Council reappoint and appoint the following representatives to represent District 2 on the respective board, commissions and foundation:
• Karen Nolta – Planning Commission
• Michael W. Depew Sr. – Environmental Quality Control Board • Robert Elliott – Recreation and Parks Commission
• Jose Osuna – Seal Beach Cable Foundation (reappointment) F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for the Arterial Paving Program, Seal Beach Boulevard, from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7606: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Arterial Paving Program (Project), Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, CIP O-ST-3; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to All American Asphalt in the amount of $1,289,158, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for the Project; and, 4.
Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $220,000 and construction support/testing/inspection services up to $60,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $280,000.
G. Notice of Completion for the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7607: 1. Accepting the Tennis and Pickleball Center Sports Court Lighting Project, CIP BG2105, by TLS Choice, LLC in the amount of $201,552.06; 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.
H. Approving and Authorizing an Amendment to Approve a Retroactive Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to Recognize and Support Reimbursement for Emergency Vaccination Services Provided to Residents Within the Leisure World Community During The COVID-19 Pandemic by Way of a FEMA Request For Reimbursement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7608: 1.
Approving the retroactive agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Golden Rain Foundation (GRF) to recognize and support reimbursement for emergency vaccination services provided to residents within the Leisure World community during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, 2. Authorizing the City of Seal Beach to act as a supportive intermediary in GRF's application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursement of documented vaccination-related expenses; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary supporting documents required by FEMA to facilitate reimbursement for GRF’s incurred expenses as specified in the agreement.
I. Approve Updated Classification Specifications for Police Corporal and Police Sergeant Classifications - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7609 approving updated classification specifications for the Police Corporal and Police Sergeant classifications.
J. Agreement for SB 90/State Mandated Cost Reimbursement Claim Preparation Services by Nichols Consulting for Fiscal Years 2025 – 2027 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7610: 1. Approving the service agreement with Nichols Consulting; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute on behalf of the City all contracts and proposals, including any necessary extensions or amendments thereafter.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session, if deemed necessary.