HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_04132026 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 13, 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.
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(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).
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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
• Neurodiagnostic Week April 19-25, 2026 Proclamation
• Proclaiming April 19-25, 2026 as Cal Cities Week
• Mid-Year Budget 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 – 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 March 23, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Proclaiming April 19-25, 2026 as California Cities
Week - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7753 proclaiming the week of April
19 through April 25, 2026 as California Cities Week.
D. Approving and Authorizing the Amended and Restated County-Wide
Agreement for NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7754: 1. Approving the Amended and Restated
Agreement with the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District and
participating Orange County Cities for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System stormwater permit implementation services; and, 2. Authorizing and
directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
E. Consideration of an Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the Installation and
Use of Fixed Automated License Plate Reader Cameras at Certain Locations
Near the 405 Freeway and 22 Freeway Ramps - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7755 approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
enter into a three-year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (Flock) for the installation
of additional Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the City of Seal
Beach near the 405 and 22 freeways, with a not-to-exceed amount of $54,150.
F. Consideration of an Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the Installation and
Use of Fixed Automated License Plater Reader Camera(s) at Certain
Locations within College Park East - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7756
approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a three -
year agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (Flock) for the installation of additional
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the City of Seal Beach in the
areas of Lampson and Basswood and Lampson and Tulip, with a not -to-exceed
amount of $36,600.
G. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Update and Consideration of Proposed
Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget - That the City Council receive
and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Update and adopt Resolution
7757 to approve Budget Amendment BA #26-10-01.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
H. Approving and Authorizing Amendments to the Seal Beach Municipal Code
Pertaining to Parking Regulations, the Residential Parking Permit Program,
Paid Parking, and Other Regulations - That the City Council introduce, waive full
reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1726, an Ordinance of the City of Seal
Beach Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.15 (Stopping, Standing and
Parking) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) to modernize paid parking
provisions, establish a residential parking permit program framework, clarify curb-
use regulations including daylighting near crosswalks, and make other technical
revisions.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, April 27, 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.
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