A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 10, 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
• Proclamation Honoring Dr. Elmo Agatep
• Pink Patch Project
• Proclamation in Recognition of Veterans Day 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 – 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 meeting held on October 27, 2025.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Mayor Landau that the City Council appoint Leslie Carter to represent District Three on the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB).
D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1721, 1722, and 1723 - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1721 titled “An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Title 11 (Zoning Code) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High-Density Zone and to Make Related Zoning Code Text Amendments to Implement the Mixed Commercial/Residential High Density (Mc/Rhd) Zone;” and, 2. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1722 titled “An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Approving a Zone Change (Housing Element Implementation Rezoning Program) to Amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach to Implement the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) of the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan to Fulfill State Housing Law;” and, 3. Conduct a second reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1723 titled “An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach to Amend Portions of the Main Street Specific Plan to Allow Residential Uses to Implement the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) of the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan to Fulfill State Housing Law.”
E. Second Amendment to Communications Site Lease Agreement for 211 Eighth Street - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7710: 1. Approving the proposed Second Amendment for an existing cell tower site on public property to increase the rent and extend the term to June 2046; and, 2.
Approving Budget Amendment #26-05-01 accepting funds including the onetime payment and the increase in existing rents; and, 3. Directing the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment on behalf of the City.
F. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental Inc. for the Preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7711: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental, Inc. to increase compensation by $2,500 for continued services for the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
G. Adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee, the Parks and Recreation Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, and the Associated Nexus Study, and Establishing the Seal Beach Parking and Recreation Facilities Development Impact Fee Program - That the City Council: 1.
Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Ordinance 1724 Adding Chapter
4.60 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee) and Repealing Section
10.50.010 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7712, Adopting the Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee, the Capital Improvement Plan, the Nexus Study for Such Fee Program, and Establishing the Seal Beach Development Impact Fee Program.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
H. Approval of Updated Job Specification for Crossing Guard Classification - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7713 approving an updated job specification for the Crossing Guard (Part-Time) classification.
I. Approving the Adoption of the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and Authorizing and Directing City Staff to Execute - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7714: 1. Adopting the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation as presented to the City Council on November 10, 2025, as an official plan; and, 2. Authorizing and directing staff to execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this resolution and implement the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, including applying for grants to fund mitigation actions contained in the plan.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
NOTE: The November 24, 2025 City Council meeting has been cancelled due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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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