Seal Beach, California
February 24, 2025
The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:40 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Landau
Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Rosie Ritchie and Cole Montgomery. Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Government Code §54957(b)
Title: Interim City Manager
B. Conference with Legal Counsel
Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Beach House at the River, LLC v. City of Seal Beach
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01314997-CU-MC-CJC Mayor Landau recused herself from the meeting prior to the discussion of Item B.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:55 p.m.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:
Lisa Landau, Mayor
Attested:
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
February 24, 2025
The City Council met in Regular Session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Landau
Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele
Absent: None
City Staff: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager
Michael Henderson, Police Chief
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Iris Lee, Director of Public Works
Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Nick Nicholas, Police Captain
Chris Hendrix, Police Lieutenant
Kevin Edwards, Information Technology Manager
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Tim Kelsey, Recreation Manager
Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• 50th Annual Americana Awards Presentation
• Parking Technology Upgrades Presentation
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Presentation
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: Chad Berlinghieri, Jim Lingle, Jacque and Ludo Wurfbain, Jon Janecek, Ken Seiff, Theresa Miller, and Kori DeLeon addressed the City Council. Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that five (5) supplemental communications were received after posting the agenda; they were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. Additionally, she announced that Item H had been pulled from tonight’s agenda and would be considered at a future meeting, date to be determined.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND
ORDINANCES
Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Wong to approve the agenda.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Landau, Senecal, Steele
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Ghirelli reported that the City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the two (2) items posted on the agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken. Mayor Landau recused herself from the meeting prior to the discussion of Item B.
Additionally, City Attorney Ghirelli noted that the City Council would have to approve a franchise agreement before the Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project could move forward, and that agreement is yet to be considered.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that Council Members Wong and Senecal were provided a tour of the city on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He also announced his attendance at the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder meeting. Additionally, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the Seal Beach Police Department will be hosting a surviving gun violence presentation at the McGaugh Elementary School Auditorium at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Lastly, Interim City Manager Gallegos announced that the Water and Sewer Rate Financial Study Session will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Wong reported his attendance at the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) workshop, the Shops at Rossmoor Business Development meeting via Zoom, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder meeting, the League of California Cities Sober Living Homes meeting via Zoom, the Planning Commission meeting, and the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSan) Special Orientation meeting. Additionally, Council Member Wong announced that he was given a tour of the city and that he volunteered at Home Bank Los Angeles to assist with disaster recovery efforts for those affected by the recent wildfires.
Council Member Kalmick reported his attendance at the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder meeting, the League of California Cities Sober Living Homes meeting via Zoom, the Planning Commission meeting, and the Orange County Council of Governments (OC-COG) meeting via Zoom. Additionally, Council Member Kalmick reported that he met with the owner of the vacant lots near the Ocean Place Housing Development about a plan regarding future development.
Council Member Senecal reported her attendance at the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder meeting, the Environmental Quality Control Board meeting, the Planning Commission meeting, and a meet and greet with Lieutenant Commander Fox of the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Additionally, Council Member Senecal announced that a vacancy exists on both the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) and the Recreation and Parks Commission to represent District 4. She encouraged residents to reach out to her for more information.
Mayor Pro Tem Steele reported his attendance at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control meeting, the Orange County Older Adult Advisory Commission (OCOAAC) meeting, the Planning Commission, and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Stakeholder meeting. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Steele announced that Leisure World will be hosting a Naval Weapons Station Presentation on Friday, March 28, 2025.
Mayor Landau announced that she met with a developer regarding the vacant lots near the Ocean Place Housing Development. Additionally, she offered her condolences to the family of Seal Beach Lions Club President Mary Hollen.
COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no council items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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 not-to-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.
Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Council Member Senecal to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.
The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item H.
AYES: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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 not-to-exceed amount of $10,000.
Item H was pulled from tonight’s agenda and will be considered at a future meeting, date to be determined.
PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearing items.
UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
There were no unfinished/continued business items.
NEW BUSINESS
There were no new business items.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the City Council in memory of Volunteers in Police Services Ron Alsop Cardon and Laurel Mauk at 8:41 p.m. to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to meet in Closed Session if deemed necessary.
__________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: ___________________________
Lisa Landau, Mayor
Attested: ____________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk