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MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 13, 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
BEN WONG
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First 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. sea Ibeach ca. 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
• County of Orange Updates from Supervisor Nguyen
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, 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 meeting held on
September 22, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1720 - That the City Council
conduct second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1720 titled "An
Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Sections 9.35.005 and
9.35.090 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Updating the City's Cross -
Connection Program and Finding the Ordinance to Be Exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act"
D. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Sagecrest
Planning and Environmental, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7699: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for
continued temporary staffing services with Sagecrest Planning and
Environmental authorizing a four-month term extension through and including
June 30, 2026, and an increase in compensation of $209,000 for a revised
total not -to -exceed amount of $250,000 for the term; and, 2. Authorizing and
directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
E. Approving and Authorizing the Transfer of the Public Works
Superintendent Classification to the Mid -Management and Confidential
Employees Association Bargaining Unit - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7700: 1. Approving the transfer of the Public Works Superintendent
classification's bargaining unit from the Seal Beach Supervisors &
Professionals Association to the Mid -Management and Confidential
Employees Association, retroactive to June 23, 2025, coinciding with the date
of reclassification; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all necessary documents and take actions required to classify the
Public Works Superintendent in the new bargaining unit.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
F. Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 1719 - That the City
Council: 1. Waive further reading and read by title only, Ordinance 1719
Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California
Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical
Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and 2025 California Fire Code, with
Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Amending Title 9 of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7696, a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California, Adopting Findings to
Support Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code
Based on Local Climatic, Topographical, and Geological Conditions.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
G. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering,
Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services and
Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Pacific
Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services and for the
Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902 - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7701: 1. Approving a Professional Services
Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and
Inspection Services for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project CIP
WT1902 for the term extending from October 13, 2025, through June 30,
2028, in the not -to -exceed amount of $494,722, and rejecting all other
proposals; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement for Construction Management and Inspection Services
with Butier Engineering, Inc. for the Project; and authorizing the City Manager
to approve additional construction management and inspection services up to
$50,000 (approximately 10%), in connection with the Project; and, 3.
Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific
Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc. for Engineering Services extending the term
through and including June 30, 2028, and increasing the compensation by
$144,870 for a revised total not -to -exceed amount of $586,475 for the Project;
and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc.,
on behalf of the City for the Project.
NEW BUSINESS
H. Revised Pay Scale for Marine Safety Part -Time Lifeguard Employees -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7702: 1. Amending the Pay for Part -
Time Marine Safety City Employees; and, 2. Approving the revised combined
part-time pay schedule for Marine Safety classifications effective October 26,
2025 and rescinding Resolution 5856; and, 3. Removing the Swim Instructor
and Assistant Pool Manager classifications; and, 4. Approving Budget
Adjustment #26-04-01.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, October 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed
session, if deemed necessary.
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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