A G E N D A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
Monday, September 8, 2025 ~ 4:30 PM
City Hall Conference Room
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 for review on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.
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.
Teleconference Notice: One or more Council Members are expected to participate remotely during this meeting for “just cause” pursuant to AB 2449, Government Code Section 54953(f). A quorum of the City Council will be physically present at the designated meeting location.
Members of the public may access the meeting and provide public comment using Microsoft Teams at the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_YjVlM2M4NmUtYmFlMy00NzYyLWFjNTgtMDk1MjBkMTVhZjY2%40thread.v2/0? context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221015260c-6f1d-4f86-999d-32ce9675f4f9%22%2c%22Oid %22%3a%225249bec9-e621-4a4a-9b44-11293c8f43d1%22%7d or by signing in using the meeting ID 270 659 522 244 0.
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Government Code §54957(b) Title: City Manager
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 threat of litigation is available for inspection in the City Clerk’s office
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) – One potential (1) case involving allegations of violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act and public due process rights during the City Council’s consideration of water and wastewater rates at the August 11, 2025 City Council meeting. A written demand to cure and correct the alleged Brown Act violations is available for inspection in the City Clerk’s office.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 1 Potential Case
E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Government Code §54957.6 City Negotiator(s): City Manager Patrick Gallegos
Employee Organization(s):
Police Officers Association
Police Management Association
Orange County Employees Association
ADJOURN
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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