A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 24, 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
• 50 Annual Americana Awards Presentation
• Parking Technology Upgrades Presentation
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation
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 Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on February 10, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification. th
C. Monthly Investment Report (February 24, 2025) - Receive and file.
D. City of Seal Beach Annual Audit Reports for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024 - That the City Council receive and file the following documents for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024:
A. Audit Communication Letter
B. Report on Internal Control
C. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
D. Appropriations Limit Final Report
E. Amendment 1 to the Professional Special Counsel Services Agreement with Telecom Law Firm, P.C. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7617:
1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Special Counsel Services Agreement with Telecom Law Firm, P.C. to approve an increase in compensation of $30,000 for professional legal and general telecommunications services for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $70,000, and a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2026; and, 2.
Directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
F. Approving the FY 2025-2026 West Orange County Water Board Budget - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7618 approving the FY 2025-2026 West Orange County Water Board budget of $1,683,800, of which the City’s proportionate agency contribution is $286,771.
G. Notice of Completion for the North Seal Beach Community Center, CIP BG2501 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7619: 1. Accepting the North Seal Beach Community Center Project, by MDJ Management, LLC in the amount of $404,023.76; and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within 15 days from the date of acceptance and to release retention 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
H. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. for Water and Wastewater Financial Planning Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7620: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. dated June 12, 2023, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated March 25, 2024, to provide additional Water and Wastewater Financial Planning Services; increase compensation for such additional services by $51,527 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $187,294; and extend the term to December 31, 2025; and,2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City; and, 3. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve unforeseen additional work requests, up to the total notto-exceed amount of $10,000.
I. Parking Enforcement Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) and Supporting Equipment Refresh - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7621: 1. Approving the expenditure of $214,479.37 for the reimplementation and refresh of the Seal Beach Parking ALPR system, CIP BG2401; 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 in memory of Volunteers in Police Services (VIPs) Ron Alsop Cardon and Laurel Mauk to Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.