A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 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 – None
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 Regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (July 28, 2025) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. City of Seal Beach Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7671 amending the City’s Conflict-of- Interest Code (Code) and acknowledging no changes to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes for the Public Financing Authority (Authority).
F. Establishing the Regular Meeting Time of the Environmental Quality Control Board - That the City Council approve Resolution 7672 establishing the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. as the regular meeting time for the Environmental Quality Control Board.
G. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7673: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC dated March 13, 2019, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated May 13, 2024, to extend the term of the Agreement for a fourth extension through June 30, 2026 (Fiscal Year 2025-2026); and, 2. Authorizing compensation of $80,000 for such additional services during Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and, 3. Authorizing an increase in compensation for the third extension (Fiscal Year 2024-25) by $10,000 and the total compensation of $75,000 through June 30, 2025, for a revised total not-to-exceed contract amount of $550,000 for the extended term through June 30, 2026; and, 4. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City.
H. Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Water Conservation Participation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7674 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County.
I. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for On-Call Professional Engineering Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7675: 1.
Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc., dated July 22, 2019, extending the term of the Agreement for a fourth extension through and including June 30, 2026; and modifying the compensation to the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 for the Second, Third and Fourth Extensions; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. on behalf of the City.
J. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Adopted Seal Beach Safety Action Plan - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7676: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan, as outlined in the Minagar Technical Memo dated June 16, 2025, to the Plan originally adopted on January 13, 2025; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager, or their designee, to incorporate Amendment 1 into the adopted Safety Action Plan.
K. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional Automation Design, Installation, and Implementation Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7677: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for Professional Automation Design, Installation, and Implementation Services with Partners in Control, Inc. dba Enterprise Automation, dated April 8, 2025, modifying the scope of services and increasing compensation by $19,082.99 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $53,050.99 for the term of the agreement; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
L. Westminster Animal Group and Services (WAGS) Animal Shelter Services Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7678: 1.
Approving and authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement with the Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) to provide animal shelter and emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a three-year term; with the option to extend the Agreement for up to two additional one-year terms, at the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 for the first year; and for each subsequent year for the not-to-exceed amount of $138,000 as adjusted by the lesser of inflation or 5% for each additional year; and, 2. Adding provisions to provide emergency veterinary care services for the City of Seal Beach for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 per year; and, 3. Approving a Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program as elected by the City, for an amount not-to-exceed $5,000 per year; and, 4. Authorizing an additional $10,000 per year, for emergency care, at the City Manager’s discretion; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to authorize payments as outlined in the event of hoarder/breeder animals; and, 6. Authorizing and directing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement.
M. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services for Reimbursement of Operation Costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Operation Stonegarden - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7679: 1. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute an agreement on the City’s behalf for transfer or purchase of equipment and services for reimbursement of operating costs for FY 2024; and, 2. Authorizing any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency and sub-granted through the Riverside Sheriff’s Department in connection with the Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security Grant Program.
N. Approve Updated Job Specification for Police Services Manager Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7680 approving an updated job specification for the Police Services Manager (PSM) classification.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, August 11, 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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