HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_09282026 A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 28, 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. The City Council meetings
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
•San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Update/ Recognition of Assembly
Member Dixon
•Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Update
•Fire Prevention Week 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
September 14, 2026.
B.Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2027) – Ratification.
C.Monthly Investment Report (August 31, 2026) – Receive and file.
D.Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with
MDJ Management, LLC for the North Seal Beach Community Center
Phase 2, CIP BG2505 – That the City Council adopt Resolution 7820: 1.
Approving the scope of work for North Seal Beach Community Center Phase
2, CIP BG2505 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works
Agreement to MDJ Management, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of
$368,667.53 for the Project, utilizing the pricing of the Sourcewell Cooperative
Agreement (ezIQC Contract CA-R8-GB-101723-MDJ); and, 3. Authorizing the
City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with MDJ Management,
LLC for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
approve up to $98,753.47 as allowance for contingency and inspection
services for the renovation project and to fulfill the matching fund.
E.Approving and Awarding a Professional Services Agreement with BKF
Engineers for Design and Construction Support Services for the 5th
Street at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project, CIP SD2602 –
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7821: 1. Approving and awarding a
Professional Services Agreement to BKF Engineers for Professional Design
and Construction Support Services for the 5th Street at Electric Avenue
Stormwater Treatment Project, CIP SD2602 (Project) for a not-to-exceed
amount of $74,922, and rejecting all other proposals; and, 2. Authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with BKF Engineers
on behalf of the City; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
approve additional work requests for professional design and construction
support services up to $15,000 (approximately 20%).
F.Approving and Awarding Agreement for Professional Services
Agreement to Local Agency Engineering Associates, Inc. for Interagency
Support Services – That the City Council adopt Resolution 7822: 1.
Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Local Agency
Engineering Associates, Inc. (LAE Associates, Inc.) for Interagency Support
Services pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements set
forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 3.20.025(C) for
professional services, for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of
$30,000 pursuant to the Proposal submitted by LAE Associates, Inc. dated
August 6, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
extend the original term by up to three one-year extensions for the not-to-
exceed amount of $30,000 for each extension; and, 3. Authorizing the City
Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with LAE Associates,
Inc. on behalf of the City and any amendments or extensions thereafter; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve additional work
requests for interagency support services up to $10,000 up to the cumulative
not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 for original term and each of the three one-
year extensions thereafter.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
G.Ratification of Proclamation of Local Emergency for Developing 2026-
2027 El Niño Event - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7823: 1.
Ratifying the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency issued by the
City Manager/Director of Emergency Services on September 22, 2026,
relating to the developing 2026-2027 El Niño event; and, 2. Confirming that
the local emergency applies throughout the City of Seal Beach; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to take actions
reasonably necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the
emergency, including resource staging, interagency coordination, mutual aid,
and emergency procurement and contracting as authorized by law; and, 4.
Directing staff to document emergency-related costs and damages, pursue
available reimbursement or assistance as appropriate, and return to the City
Council at least every 60 days for review of the need to continue the local
emergency.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, October 12, 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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