HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_10272025 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 27, 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.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS – None
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
October 13, 2025.
B.Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification
C.Monthly Investment Report (October 27, 2025) - Receive and file.
D.City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Mayor Landau that the City
Council appoint Susan Perrell to represent District Three on the Planning
Commission.
E.Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts -
That the City Council receive and file the report.
F.Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Services Related to the
Implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (Organic Waste) and Contracting
Assistance with the City’s Waste Hauler - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7703: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, dated June 10, 2024, extending the
term of the Agreement through and including December 31, 2026, and
approving an increase in compensation of $25,000 for a revised total contract
not-to-exceed amount of $140,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with HF&H Consultants, LLC on behalf of the City.
G.Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach
and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) for the Period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 - That the Council adopt Resolution
7704: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Seal Beach and the Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) for the
period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028; and, 2. Approving Budget
Amendment #26-04-02 for the associated costs related to executing the
OCEA MOU Agreement in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
H.Consideration of Certification of an Environmental Impact Report,
Adoption of Resolution approving Amendments to the Housing Element
of the Seal Beach General Plan for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Planning
Period, Adoption of Ordinances Amending Zoning Code, Zoning Map,
and the Main Street Specific Plan, and Adoption of a Resolution Finding
that the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and Related Zoning Code
Amendment and Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are Consistent
with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act, and Overruling the
Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination that the
Housing Element Update and Related Zoning Code Amendment and
Main Street Specific Plan Amendment are Inconsistent with the 2017
Airport Environs Land Use Plan - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the
public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7705 Certifying the Final
Environmental Impact Report and adopting Findings of Fact, Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
under the California Environmental Quality Act for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle)
Housing Element Update, and Amendments to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map
and Main Street Specific Plan; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7706 adopting the
2021-2029 Housing Element Update; and,4. Introduce, waive full reading, and
read by title only Ordinance 1721 amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal
Beach Municipal Code to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High-
Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element
Implementation Program); and, 5. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by
title only Ordinance 1722 amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Seal
Beach (Housing Element Implementation Program); and, 6. Introduce, waive
full reading and read by title only Ordinance 1723 amending the Main Street
Specific Plan to allow residential uses subject to limitations (Housing Element
Implementation Program); and, 7. Adopt Resolution 7707 Finding that:a. The
Seal Beach General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element (6th Cycle) is
Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the
Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination that the
Housing Element is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los
Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. b.The related Amendments to Title
11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (Zoning Code and Zoning Map) are
Consistent with the Purposes of the State Aeronautics Act and Overruling the
Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination that the Zoning
Code Amendment are Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base
Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. c. The related Amendment to
the Main Street Specific Plan is Consistent with the Purposes of the State
Aeronautics Act and Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use
Commission’s Determination that the Main Street Specific Plan Amendment is
Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport
Environs Land Use Plan.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
I.Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Professional
Maintenance Services Agreements with Arizona Pipeline Company and
PaveWest, LLC for On-Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement
Maintenance and Repair Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7708: 1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with
Arizona Pipeline Company, for an original term of three (3) years in the not-to-
exceed amount of $400,000 to provide On-Call Emergency and Unexpected
Task Pavement Maintenance and Repair Services; and, 2. Approving and
awarding a professional services agreement with PaveWest, LLC, for an
original term of three (3) years in the not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 to
provide On-Call Emergency and Unexpected Task Pavement Maintenance
and Repair Services; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to
execute the Agreements; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to
extend any or all of the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms
after its original term for a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 per additional
term; and, 5. Rejecting all other proposals.
J.Awarding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the On-Call
Professional Services Agreement with Superior Pavement Markings,
LLC for Pavement Marking Maintenance Services - That the City Council
adopt Resolution 7709: 1. Approving and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an On-Call Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) with
Superior Pavement Markings, LLC, for the original term of three (3) years in
the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, to provide pavement marking
maintenance services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager the option to
extend the Agreement for up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a not-to-
exceed amount of $50,000 per additional term; and, 3. Rejecting all other
proposals.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, November 10, 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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