HomeMy WebLinkAboutClosed Session Agenda_3242025 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
Monday, March 24, 2025 ~ 5:00 PM
City Hall Conference Room
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 for review on the City’s website at
www.sealbeachca.gov.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require disability -
related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including
auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk' s office at (562) 431 -2527 at least
48 hours prior to the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
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 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.
CLOSED SESSION
A.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT
Government Code §54957(b)
Title: City Manager
B.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representative: Nicholas Ghirelli, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager
C.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) – One (1) case involving facts and circumstances not yet known
to a potential plaintiff.
D.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) – One (1) case involving a threat of litigation regarding a
proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA. A record
of the threat of litigation is available for inspection in the City Clerk’s office
E.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) – One (1) case involving the receipt of a claim under the
Government Claims Act from Asad Holdings LLC DBA OrangeBlue General
Contractors. A copy of the claim is available for inspection in the City Clerk’s
office.
ADJOURN
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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