A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 8, 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
• Oak Middle School Choir
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving Proclamation
• Winter Storm Update
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. On-Call Agreements Overview - Receive and file.
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 Strategic Planning Session held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Closed Session, Study Session and Regular City Council meetings held on Monday, November 10, 2025.
C. Demand of City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
D. Monthly Investment Report (December 8, 2025) - Receive and file.
E. 2026 Calendar of Meeting Dates - That the City Council receive and file the 2026 Calendar of Meeting Dates, which includes the cancellation of the first meeting in July (13 ) and the second meetings in August (24 ), November (23 ), and December (28 ).
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1724 - That the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1724 titled “An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Adding Chapter 4.60 (Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee) to the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Authorize Collection of Development Impact Fees for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Repealing Section 10.50.010 (Park Dedications And Fees) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code.”
G. Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for Housing Element Update and Related Supporting Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7715: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc., for Housing Element Update and Related Supporting Services, extending the term to December 31, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City.
H. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Special Counsel Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, P.C. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7716: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Special Counsel Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, P.C. (formerly known as Telecom Law Firm, P.C.) dated August 10, 2023, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated February 24, 2025, and previously extended by letter dated May 14, 2024, for additional professional legal services to support the billboard initiative; and, 2. Increasing compensation for such additional services by $20,000 for a revised total notto-exceed amount of $90,000; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-06-02 in the amount of $20,000.
I. Updating and Designating Officers Authorized to Transact Banking Services with BMO Bank, N.A. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7717: 1. Updating the officers authorized to transact banking services with the City’s bank, BMO Bank, N.A.; and, 2. Designating the City Manager and Director of Finance/City Treasurer to transact banking services with BMO Bank, N.A. on behalf of the City.
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J. Submittal of Yearly Expenditure Report to Orange County Transportation Authority for Measure M2 Eligibility - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7718: 1. Finding the yearly expenditure report to Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 Eligibility for FY 2024-2025 was prepared in conformance with the M2 Expenditure Report Template provided in the Renewed Measure M Eligibility Guidelines and accounts for Net Revenues including interest earned, expenditures during the fiscal year and balances at the end of fiscal year; and, 2. Adopting M2 Expenditure Report for FY 2024-2025; and, 3. Directing the City Manager, or their designee, to submit the M2 Expenditure Report to OCTA no later than December 31, 2025.
K. Homeland Security Grant Program Sub-Award Agreement with City of Anaheim for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7719: 1.
Authorizing the City Manager and/or the Chief of Police to execute the SubAward Agreement with the City of Anaheim for the transfer or purchase of equipment and services or for reimbursement of training costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager and/or Chief of Police to execute all other agreements and forms and take all other actions necessary on the City’s behalf for the transfer or purchase of equipment and services or for reimbursement of training costs for Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program, and to obtain federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security and sub-granted through the State of California and Anaheim and/or Santa Ana Police Departments in its capacity as the Core City for the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI.
L. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7720: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-06-01 in the amount of $56,639.28; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Officers Association.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
M. Appeal Request of the Planning Commission Approval for an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Minor Use Permit 22-03 to Allow the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt Fixed-Tilt Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic System at the Existing Hellman Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility - That the City Council take the following actions: 1. Hold a de novo public hearing, allow public testimony, and at the conclusion of the hearing, consider all testimony, comments and evidence; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7721 Denying the Appeal and Upholding the Planning Commission Decision, Adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and Approving Minor Use Permit (MUP) 22-03 Subject to Conditions of Approval, to Allow the Installation and Operation of a 1.5 Megawatt (MW) Fixed-Tilt Ground Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System at the Hellman Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility (OGPF) (SCH #2025080495) (the Project); and, 3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
N. City Council Reorganization - That the City Council approve reorganization of the City Council and selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore for 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
NOTE: The December 22, 2025 meeting has been cancelled due to the Christmas 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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