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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_01122026     A G E N D A MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL Monday, January 12, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM City Council Chambers 211 Eighth Street Seal Beach, California LISA LANDAU MAYOR Third District BEN WONG MAYOR PRO TEM Second District   JOE KALMICK COUNCIL MEMBER First District                                                           PATTY SENECAL COUNCIL MEMBER Fourth District     NATHAN STEELE COUNCIL MEMBER Fifth 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 •Proclamations in Recognition of the Harbour Family, Harbour Surfboards, and Harbour Chronicles •Sand Dunes Restoration Presentation 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  meetings  held  on Monday, December 8, 2025.   B.Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026)  - Ratification.   C.2026 City Council Appointments as Representatives to Intergovernmental Agencies - That  the City Council adopt Resolution  7722: 1. Confirming City  Council  appointments  as representatives and  alternates  to the  Intergovernmental  Agencies  for  2026; and, 2. Directing  the  City  Clerk  to revise  and  post  on  the  website  the  2026  Fair  Political  Practices  Commission (FPPC) Form 806.   D.City of Seal Beach Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program for Years 2026-2029 Grant Application - That  the  City Council adopt  Resolution  7723: 1. Approving  the on-going participation  in  the County  of Orange Housing  and  Community Development Program  (Program) for  Fiscal  Years  2026-2027, 2027-2028, and  2028-2029  to  fund  the  Leisure World Bathroom  Accessibility  Program; and, 2. Authorizing  the  City  Manager, or  their  designee, to  execute  all  agreements  and  submit  all  applications  and documents necessary to secure and accept  funding from the Program.   ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR PUBLIC HEARING – None UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None NEW BUSINESS E.Consideration of a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Los Angeles and The Ocean Cleanup for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative - That  the  City  Council  adopt  Resolution  7724: 1. Approving  a  Memorandum  of  Understanding  with  the  County  of  Los  Angeles and  The  Ocean  Cleanup  to  provide  trash  mitigation  efforts  within  the  San Gabriel  River; and, 2. Authorizing  and  directing  the  Mayor  to  execute  the Memorandum  of Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing  the City  Manager  to transmit the  City-approved  San  Gabriel  River  Trash  Mitigation  Initiative  – Feasibility Study to The Ocean Cleanup.   ADJOURNMENT Adjourn the City Council to Monday, January 26, 2026 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.  FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW US ON TWITTER/X                                          @CITYOFSEALBEACH                                                             @CITYOFSEALBEACHCA                                    @SEALBEACHCITYCA @SEALBEACHRECREATION&COMMUNITYSERVICES       @SEALBEACH_LIFEGUARD @SEALBEACHPOLICEDEPARTMENT                                    @SEALBEACHPOLICE                                                                                                   @SEALBEACHPUBLICWORKS                                                                                                   @K9YOSA                                                                                                   @K9.SAURUS