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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRevised Closed Session Agenda 07272026     A G E N D A REVISED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION Monday, July 27, 2026 ~ 8:30 PM or as soon thereafter following the conclusion of the Regular Session of the City Council scheduled for 7 PM City Hall Conference Room 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 for review on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov. The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams at the following link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21049819991858? p=yAgQDjjjDC8Z6QoKKJ. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require disability - related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please call the City Clerk' s office at (562) 431 -2527 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. CALL TO ORDER   COUNCIL ROLL CALL   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 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.  CLOSED SESSION   A.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6 City Negotiator(s): City Manager Patrick Gallegos Employee Organization(s): Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association Marine Safety Management Association B.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – One potential (1) case involving a threat of litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA. A record of the threats of litigation is available for inspection in the City Clerk’s office. C.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (D) Of Government Code Section 54956.9; Name of Case: City of Seal Beach v. Julia Clasby Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2025-01516539-CU-OE-NJC. D.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE Evaluation Government Code §54957(b) Title: City Manager ADJOURN Adjourn the City Council to Monday, August 10, 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