HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_09142026 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 14, 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
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
•Hunger Action Month Proclamation – September 2026
•Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Update
•El Nino Preparation 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
A.2026 Cal Cities General Assembly Resolution Regarding Local Authority
Over Housing and Land Use Decisions - That the City Council provide
direction to the City’s voting delegate to support the proposed League of
California Cities General Assembly Resolution Calling for a Working Group to
Consider a State Constitutional Amendment or Other Form of Initiative to
Ensure Final Local Authority Over Housing and Land Use Decisions.
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 Closed Session and Regular City Council Meetings held on
August 10, 2026 and the Special Closed Session and Special City Council
Meeting held on August 19, 2026.
C.Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2027) - Ratification.
D.Monthly Investment Report (July 31, 2026) - Receive and file.
E.Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts -
That the City Council receive and file the report.
F.City of Seal Beach Biennial Conflict-of-Interest Code Update - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7810 amending the City’s Conflict-of- Interest
Code (Code) and acknowledge no changes to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes
for the Public Financing Authority (Authority).
G.Amendments to Professional Services Agreements with Michael Baker
International Inc. for Updates to Elements of the General Plan - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7811: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., for
Safety and Environmental Justice General Plan Elements, extending the term
to December 31, 2027; and, 2. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., for Open Space,
Recreation and Conservation Element, extending the term to December 31,
2027; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Amendments on
behalf of the City.
H.Approving and Authorizing Purchasing for the Replacement of City
Vehicles and Heavy Equipment - That the City Council adopt Resolution
7812: 1. Authorizing the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles for the
City's fleet from National Auto Fleet Group pursuant to the cooperative
purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract #081325-NAF, for
a not-to-exceed amount of $234,455.81, in accordance with the following
breakdown:a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4108 for
$62,286.31; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4109 for $62,286.31; and, c) Police
Surveillance Unit #4122 for $57,512.89; and, d) Marine Safety Unit #5130 for
$52,370.30; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase of Public Works Heavy
Equipment Unit #101 for a total cost of $103,558.51, from Stotz Equipment
pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master
Vehicle Contract #112624-DAC, in accordance with the purchasing
procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(D); and,
3. Authorizing the purchases and necessary related labor on behalf of the City
to Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for vehicle upfitting work for the above-
referenced four (4) vehicles pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section
3.20.025(B) in the not-to-exceed amount of $59,362.54, in accordance with
the following breakdown: a) PIU Vehicle Unit #4108 for $19,334.07; and, b)
PIU Vehicle Unit #4109 for $19,334.07; and, c) Police Surveillance Unit #4122
for $5,192.06; and, d) Marine Safety Unit #5130 for $8,002.34; and, e)
Contingency for $7,500.00; and, 4. Authorizing and directing the City
Manager, or designee, to approve purchase orders and any necessary related
documents for the vehicle purchases; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle
and equipment purchases and upfitting.
I.Approving and Authorizing a Public Works Agreement for Annual Sand
Berm Construction and Removal with Elka Construction, Inc. - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7813: 1. Approving the plans, specifications,
and contract documents for the Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal
Project; and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to Elka
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $320,000; waiving all minor bid
irregularities; and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the
City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement for construction services
to Elka Construction Inc.; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
approve additional work requests up to $64,000 (approximately 20%) in
connection with the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, the option to extend the Agreement for up to four (4) additional one-
year terms after its original term.
J.Notice of Completion for the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP
SS1903 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7814: 1. Accepting the
completion of the Sewer Pump Station 35 Upgrades, CIP SS1903, by R.I.C.
Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,460,553.97; 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.
K.Amending the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget -
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7815 amending the FY 2026-27 West
Orange County Water Board budget by $4,600,000, returning unexpended
funds from the Cathodic Protection Program to member agencies, of which
the City’s proportionate agency reimbursement is $657,800.
L.Notice of Completion for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center
Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 - That the
City Council adopt Resolution 7816: 1. Accepting the completion of the Seal
Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting
Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project), by KYA Services, LLC (KYA) in the amount
of $419,914.81; 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.
M.Approve Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach
and the Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association, Mid-
Management and Confidential Employees Association, and Marine
Safety Management Association for the period of July 1, 2026 through
June 30, 2029 - That the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution 7817 approving
the Memoranda of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the
Seal Beach Supervisors and Professionals Association (SBSPA), the Mid-
Management and Confidential Employees Association (MMCEA), and the
Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association (SBMSMA) for the period
of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029; and, 2. Approve Budget Amendment
BA # 27-03-01 in the amount of $23,591 for FY 2026-27; and, 3. Authorize the
City Manager to execute and implement the Memoranda of Understanding in
the form attached hereto.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
N.Authorizing Submittal for Grant Funding from the Orange County
Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disability (EMSD)
Program That the City Council: 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive input
and consider the submittal of a grant application; and, 2. Determine this action
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 3. Adopt
Resolution 7818 authorizing the application for grant funding from the Orange
County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
(EMSD) Program.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
O.Consideration to Approve the California State Water Resources Control
Board Construction Installation Sale Agreement No. D2502060 to
Finance up to $3,765,411 for the LCWA Watermain Lining – Trenchless
Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103 - That the City Council adopt
Resolution 7819: 1. Approving the California State Water Resources Control
Board Agreement No. D2502060 in the amount of $3,175,000 for the LCWA
Watermain Lining – Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and,
2. Approving an increase to the loan amount up to $3,765,411, if approved by
the State Water Board; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute the Agreement; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on
behalf of the City; and submit a Final Budget Approval to the Water Board
requesting an increase in the total financing amount to $3,765,411.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, September 28, 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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