A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 22, 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
• Food Safety Awareness Month Proclamation – September, 2025 • Preparedness Month Proclamation – September 2025
• Service Dog Month Proclamation – September 2025
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation – October 5-11, 2025
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. Consideration of Resolution Setting forth the City Council’s Official Position Opposing Proposition 50: Legislative Congressional Amendment Regarding Congressional Redistricting - Consider the request by Mayor Pro Tem Steele that the City Council adopt Resolution 7692 setting forth the City Council’s official position in opposition to Proposition 50.
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 Special Closed Session and Regular City Council meeting held on September 8, 2025.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (September 22, 2025) - Receive and file.
E. City Council Appointment to Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation - It is the request of Council Member Senecal that the City Council appoint Bruce Lau to the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation.
F. Notice of Completion for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7693: 1. Accepting the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project, CIP ST2301, by R.J. Noble Company in the amount of $507,830.31; 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.
G. Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for the Preparation of an Update to the General Plan’s Open Space, Recreation, and Conservation Elements - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7694: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for $58,911 for the preparation of the update to the Open Space, Recreation and Conservation Elements; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
H. Professional Services Agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7695: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc. for $72,050; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
I. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Adopting By Reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and 2025 California Fire Code with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Amending Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, and Approving a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Determination - That the City Council receive the staff report, introduce for the first reading by title only Ordinance 1719 amending Chapter 9.60 of Title 9 of the Municipal Code, and direct staff to schedule a noticed public hearing prior to second reading and adoption of the same. If the City Council concurs, the appropriate motion would be to: 1.
Introduce, waive further reading and read by title only, Ordinance1719 Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, and 2025 California Fire Code, with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions, Amending Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, and Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination; and, 2. Direct staff to schedule a duly-noticed public hearing for October 13, 2025, prior to second reading and adoption.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS
J. Rejecting All Bids for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902, Providing Direction to Staff on Rebidding the Project, and Deferring Action of Related Items - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7697: 1. Rejecting all bids received for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project, CIP WT1902; and, 2. Providing direction on reevaluating project parameters, including contract documents, delivery schedule and cost impacts, prior to rebidding; and, 3. Deferring consideration of approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Project; and, 4.
Deferring consideration of approving a Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Project; and, 5. Deferring consideration of approving a new Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement; and, 6. Deferring consideration of approving Budget Amendment BA #26-03-
03. NEW BUSINESS
K. Adoption of Municipal Code Amendment Relating to the City’s CrossConnection Control Program and Adopting the City’s Cross-Connection Control Management Plan Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1671 (Statute of 2024) - That the City Council: 1. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1720, amending Sections 9.35.005 and 9.35.090 of Chapter
9.35 (Water) of Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to the cross-connection program; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7698, adopting the City Cross-Connection Control Management Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, October 13, 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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