A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 28, 2025 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR
Third District
NATHAN STEELE
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fifth District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
BEN WONG
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District
PATTY SENECAL
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth 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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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• 56 Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation – May 4-10, 2025
• Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Proclamation – April 2025 • Neighbor 4 Neighbor Video Presentation
• Seal Beach Community Television – SBTV-3 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, Interim City Manager
COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.
COUNCIL ITEMS – None
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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 April 14, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (April 28, 2025) - Receive and file.
D. Report of Interim City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. Approving and Authorizing the Amended and Restated Professional Maintenance Services Agreement to RPW Services, Inc., for Gopher and Pest Control Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7634: 1.
Awarding an Amended and Restated Professional Maintenance Services Agreement to RPW Services, Inc., for a one-year term, in a total not-toexceed amount of $55,000, and to provide gopher and pest control services at designated City buildings and parks, pursuant to the RPW Services, Inc. proposal dated February 3, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to extend the original term by up to three one-year extensions for the not-toexceed amount of $55,000 for each extension; and, 3. Providing that upon its effective date, the Amended and Restated Agreement supersedes the previous Agreement with RPW Services, Inc., dated August 26, 2022, and Extensions One and Two, that are set to terminate on August 26, 2025; and,
4. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 5. Rejecting all other proposals.
F. Approving and Authorizing the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7635: 1.
Approving the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Seal Beach to extend the term to June 30, 2026 and establish new contract rates; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to execute the Amendment.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, May 12, 2025 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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