HomeMy WebLinkAboutBudget Workshop Agenda_05062025 A G E N D A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OPERATING BUDGET WORKSHOP
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 ~ 5:30 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 for review on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.
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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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
WORKSHOP
A.Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding items on the
agenda. 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 are 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.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., for the continuation of
the Operating Budget Workshop, Capital Improvement Program Budget and the 5-Year
Financial Forecast.
NOTE: Copies of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 are available for
public review in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website: www.sealbeahca.gov.
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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