HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_08112025 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 11, 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.
City Council meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV-3 and on the City's website
(www.sealbeachca.gov). Check SBTV-3 schedule for the rebroadcast of meetings. The
meetings are also available on demand on the City’s website (starting 2012).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require disability
related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services to attend
or participate in the City Council meeting, 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
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
•Service Clubs Month Proclamation – September 2025
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 the
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, City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS
A.Housing Element Update - Receive and file.
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.
B.Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the
minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on July
28, 2025.
C.Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D.Notice of Completion 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 7681: 1. Accepting the Arterial Paving
Program, Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate
Road, CIP O-ST-3, by All American Asphalt in amount of $1,421,646.41; 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.
E.Amendments to Professional Service Agreements with Lisa Wise
Consulting, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7682: 1. Approving
Amendment 2 to Professional Service Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting,
Inc., to provide professional services related to the 2021-2029 Housing
Element Update, extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2. Approving
Amendment 2 to Professional Service Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting,
Inc., to provide professional services revising portions of Title 11 of the
Municipal Code to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element, extending the
term to December 31, 2025; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute
each Amendment on behalf of the City.
F.Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7683: 1.
Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec
Consulting Services, Inc., extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2.
Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City.
G.Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic
System Integration Solutions - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7684:
1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Holistic System Integration Solutions to approve an increase in compensation
of $15,000 for continued post-implementation support of Tyler Technologies’
Enterprise Permitting and Licensing (EPL) Land Management Software
System for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000; and, 2. Directing
the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
H.Proposition 218 Protest Public Hearing – Water Rate and Sewer Rate
Adjustments - 1. That the City Council conduct a public hearing to accept
comments on the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments; and, 2. Upon
the conclusion of the public hearing, that the City Council adopt Resolution
7668 responding to timely filed written objections to the proposed water and
sewer rates pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 2257; and, 3. Upon
the conclusion of the public hearing, provided a majority protest against the
proposed water rates does not exist, that City Council adopt Resolution 7669
establishing the water rates, effective August 1, 2025; and, 4. Upon the
conclusion of the public hearing, provided a majority protest against the
proposed sewer rates does not exist, that City Council adopt Resolution 7670
establishing the sewer rates, effective August 1, 2025; and, 5. Receive and file
the Water and Wastewater Financial Plan and Rate Study, prepared by
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., dated June 17, 2025, as presented to the
City Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the City Clerk.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council in memory of Seal Beach Resident and Community Member
Nicole Stewart to Monday, September 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if
deemed necessary.
Note: The August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting has been cancelled.
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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