HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_12082025 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 8, 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
•Oak Middle School Choir
•Mothers Against Drunk Driving Proclamation
•Winter Storm Update
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
A.On-Call Agreements Overview - 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 Strategic Planning Session held on Saturday, November 8,
2025, the Closed Session, Study Session and Regular City Council meetings
held on Monday, November 10, 2025.
C.Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D.Monthly Investment Report (December 8, 2025) - Receive and file.
E.2026 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the
2026 Calendar of Meeting Dates, which includes the cancellation of the first
meeting in July (13 ) and the second meetings in August (24 ), November
(23 ), and December (28 ).
F.Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1724 - That the City Council
conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1724 titled “An
Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Adding Chapter 4.60 (Parks and
Recreation Facilities Impact Fee) to the Seal Beach Municipal Code to
Authorize Collection of Development Impact Fees for Parks and Recreation
Facilities and Repealing Section 10.50.010 (Park Dedications And Fees) of
the Seal Beach Municipal Code.”
G.Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise
Consulting, Inc. for Housing Element Update and Related Supporting
Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7715: 1. Approving
Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise
Consulting, Inc., for Housing Element Update and Related Supporting
Services, extending the term to December 31, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City.
H.Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Special
Counsel Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley,
P.C. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7716: 1. Approving Amendment
2 to the Professional Special Counsel Services Agreement with Colantuono,
Highsmith & Whatley, P.C. (formerly known as Telecom Law Firm, P.C.) dated
August 10, 2023, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated February
24, 2025, and previously extended by letter dated May 14, 2024, for additional
professional legal services to support the billboard initiative; and, 2. Increasing
compensation for such additional services by $20,000 for a revised total not-
to-exceed amount of $90,000; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City
Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City; and, 4. Approving
Budget Amendment BA #26-06-02 in the amount of $20,000.
I.Updating and Designating Officers Authorized to Transact Banking
Services with BMO Bank, N.A. - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7717: 1. Updating the officers authorized to transact banking services with the
City’s bank, BMO Bank, N.A.; and, 2. Designating the City Manager and
Director of Finance/City Treasurer to transact banking services with BMO
Bank, N.A. on behalf of the City.
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J.Submittal of Yearly Expenditure Report to Orange County Transportation
Authority for Measure M2 Eligibility - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7718: 1. Finding the yearly expenditure report to Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility for FY 2024-2025
was prepared in conformance with the M2 Expenditure Report Template
provided in the Renewed Measure M Eligibility Guidelines and accounts for
Net Revenues including interest earned, expenditures during the fiscal year
and balances at the end of fiscal year; and, 2. Adopting M2 Expenditure
Report for FY 2024-2025; and, 3. Directing the City Manager, or their
designee, to submit the M2 Expenditure Report to OCTA no later than
December 31, 2025.
K.Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Award Agreement with City of
Anaheim for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services or for
Reimbursement of Training Costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area
Security Initiative - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7719: 1.
Authorizing the City Manager and/or the Chief of Police to execute the Sub-
Award Agreement with the City of Anaheim for the transfer or purchase of
equipment and services or for reimbursement of training costs for Fiscal Year
2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant
Program; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager and/or Chief of Police to
execute all other agreements and forms and take all other actions necessary
on the City’s behalf for the transfer or purchase of equipment and services or
for reimbursement of training costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security
Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program, and to obtain federal
financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security and
sub-granted through the State of California and Anaheim and/or Santa Ana
Police Departments in its capacity as the Core City for the Anaheim/Santa
Ana UASI.
L.Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal
Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7720: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the
period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and, 2. Approving Budget
Amendment BA #26-06-01 in the amount of $56,639.28; and, 3. Authorizing
the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers
Association.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
M.Appeal Request of the Planning Commission Approval for an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Minor Use Permit 22-03 to
Allow the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt Fixed-Tilt Ground
Mounted Solar Photovoltaic System at the Existing Hellman Ranch Oil
and Gas Production Facility - That the City Council take the following
actions: 1. Hold a de novo public hearing, allow public testimony, and at the
conclusion of the hearing, consider all testimony, comments and evidence;
and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7721 Denying the Appeal and Upholding the
Planning Commission Decision, Adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP), and Approving Minor Use Permit (MUP) 22-03 Subject to Conditions
of Approval, to Allow the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt (MW)
Fixed-Tilt Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System at the Hellman
Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility (OGPF) (SCH #2025080495) (the
Project); and, 3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
N.City Council Reorganization - That the City Council approve reorganization
of the City Council and selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed
session, if deemed necessary.
NOTE: The December 22, 2025 meeting has been cancelled due to the
Christmas Holiday.
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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