HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_06082026 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 8, 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
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
•Recognition of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Public Affairs
Officer Gregg Smith
•Junior Lifeguard Awards Recognition
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.Calling and Consolidation of Election – November 3, 2026 - That the City
Council adopt: 1. Ordinance 1727 calling and giving notice of holding the
General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; and, 2.
Resolution 7778 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange
to consolidate the City’s General Municipal Election with the Statewide
General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of
the election of three (3) Members of the City Council (Districts 1,3, and 5) for
the full four-year term of each office; and, 3. Resolution 7779 adopting
regulations for Candidates’ Statements submitted to the voters; and, 4.
Resolution 7780 providing for the conduct of a Municipal Run-off Election in
the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes for each office to be held on
Tuesday, January 26, 2027.
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 Budget Workshops held on May 5, 2026, and May 7, 2026,
Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on May 11, 2026.
C.Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D.Adopting a Resolution Listing the Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1:
Road Repair and Accountability Act and Authorizing Submittal of the
Project List and Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation
Account Funds to the California Transportation Commission - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7781: 1. Approving the project list for
improvements that are to be funded by Senate Bill 1; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager, or their designee, to submit the project list and application for
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the California
Transportation Commission.
E.Notice of Completion for the Marina Community Center Roof
Replacement, CIP BG2506 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7782: 1.
Accepting the completion of the Marina Community Center Roof
Replacement, CIP BG2506, by Garland/DBS, Inc. in the amount of $338,255;
and, 2. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the
Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days from the date of
acceptance and to release retention thirty-five (35) days after recordation of
the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
F.Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Psomas for the Development of an Environmental Impact Report - That
the City Council approve Resolution 7783: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Psomas for the development of an
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the exemption from competitive
bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section
3.20.025 for a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2027, and an
increase in $22,363 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $278,836
pursuant to the Proposal submitted by Psomas dated May 14, 2026; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 with Psomas on behalf
of the City.
G.Approving and Awarding an Agreement for Professional Project
Management Services to CivicStone, Inc. for the Leisure World
Bathroom Accessibility Program - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7784: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to
CivicStone Inc. for project management services related to the Leisure World
Bathroom Accessibility Program pursuant to the exemption from competitive
bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code 3.20.025(C), for
a three-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $74,000 per Fiscal Year
pursuant to the Scope of Services submitted by CivicStone Inc.; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with CivicStone Inc.
on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
H.Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement
Budget, Set the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and
Authorize the Use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-
27 - That the City Council hold a public hearing and adopt Resolution 7785: 1.
Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
and authorizing actions in furtherance thereof; and, 2. Setting the
Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the
Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27.
I.Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7786 confirming the diagram, assessment, and levying
assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1
(District) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
J.Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for
Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe) - That the City
Council adopt Resolution 7787 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual
Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe).
K.Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for
Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson
Ave. Landscape Maintenance District) - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7788 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax
Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach
Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District).
L.Approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For
Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business
Center) - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7789 approving the Fiscal
Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District
No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center).
M.Fiscal Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of
Authority - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7790 approving the Fiscal
Year 2026-27 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority to
the Director of Finance/City Treasurer.
N.Re-Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 1726 Regarding City
Parking Regulations - That the City Council conduct a first reading, read by
title only, and re-introduce Ordinance 1726 titled, “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 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, June 22, 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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