A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, January 26, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR
Third District
BEN WONG
MAYOR PRO TEM
Second District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
PATTY SENECAL
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth District
NATHAN STEELE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth 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
• International Holocaust Remembrance Day – January 27, 2026 • 51st Annual Americana Awards Presentation
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 meetings held on January 12, 2026
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification C. Monthly Investment Report (January 26, 2026) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. Applications for Grant Funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Orange County Community Resources and Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements Grant - 1.
That the City Council adopt Resolution 7725: a) Approving the application for grant funds related to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements grant program to apply Phase 2 upgrades to the North Seal Beach Community Center, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, b) Directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to participate in the grant program, including incorporation in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year proposed Annual Budget. 2. That the City Council adopt Resolution 7726: a) Approving the application for grant funds related to the Orange County Housing and Community Development Public Facilities and Improvements grant program to apply upgrades to the Seal Beach Senior Citizens Center, and to accept any funds awarded through the program; and, b) Directing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to apply for, accept, receive, and utilize the grant funding to participate in the grant program, including incorporation in the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year proposed Annual Budget.
F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of Public Works Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7727: 1. Approving the scope of work, plans, specifications and other contract documents for the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Court Resurfacing and LED Lighting Upgrades, CIP PR2501 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to KYA Services, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $419,914.81 for the Project; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with KYA Services, LLC for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to a $42,085.19 (approximately 10%) and inspection services up to $8,000.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $50,085.19.
G. Approving and Authorizing Purchasing for the Replacement of City Vehicles - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7728: 1. Authorizing the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles for the City's fleet from National Auto Fleet Group pursuant to the cooperative purchase contract with Sourcewell, Master Vehicle Contract #091521-NAF, for a not-to-exceed total cost of $237,131.63, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $61,616.52; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $61,616.52; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit #4111 for $59,977.60; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit #06 for $53,920.99; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the vehicle purchases; and, 3.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve payments, purchase orders and necessary related documents on behalf of the City to Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for vehicle upfitting work for the above-referenced four (4) vehicles pursuant to Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(B) in the not-to-exceed amount of $75,459.54, in accordance with the following breakdown: a) Police Interceptor Utility (PIU) Vehicle Unit #4107 for $18,268.24; and, b) PIU Vehicle Unit #4114 for $18,268.23; and, c) Police Watch Commander Unit #4111 for $26,484.20; and, d) Public Works Vehicle Unit #06 for $12,438.87; and, 4. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-07-01 in the amount of $19,375.00; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle and equipment purchases and upfitting.
H. Consideration of a Resolution of the Seal Beach City Council to find that the Adopted Housing Element is Consistent with State Housing Laws - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7729 to find that the Seal Beach Zoning Code is consistent with government code section 65583.2, subdivisions (c), (h), and (i) in meeting affordability requirements for nondiscretionary review in which housing developments with 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households; and finding that the adopted Housing Element is consistent with government code section 65583.2 subdivision (g)(2) in making the required findings that substantial evidence was provided that the existing uses of nonvacant opportunity sites are not impediments to the City meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA).
I. Determination of Exemption from Public Bidding and Approving and Authorizing Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete and Cybereason for Legal and Forensic Cybersecurity Services, Respectively - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7730: 1.
Declaring that Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete and Cybereason for legal and forensic cybersecurity services are necessary for the preservation of the property of the City per City Charter Section 1010, and Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter 3.25, and finding that the Agreements are therefore exempt from bidding requirements; and, 2. Ratifying the City Manager’s execution of the Professional Services Agreements with Costangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, and Cybereason; and,
3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-07-02 in the amount of $85,000.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
J. Receive and File the November 8, 2025 Strategic Planning Session Report - That the City Council receive and file the report.
K. Establishment of a Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7731: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of (2) council members and five (5) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member, for a total of (7) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and possess knowledge, education, or experience in event planning, multi-sport events, or community outreach, with experience related to previous Olympic Games preferred, or other expertise that will support the Committee’s purpose related to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee’s objectives; and, 5. Establishing the priorities for the Committee; and, 6. Establishing that the Olympics Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 7. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 8.
Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process.
L. Establishment of a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7732: 1. Establishing a Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee; and, 2. Approving the formation of the Committee, to be comprised of two (2) council members and three (3) at-large community stakeholders, with one stakeholder nominated by each council member not serving on the committee for a total of five (5) committee members; and, 3. Requiring committee members to be stakeholders in the Seal Beach community and should possess knowledge, education or experience in economic development, business support, commercial revitalization, or related fields that align with the Committee’s purpose in supporting economic development initiatives within Seal Beach; and, 4. All committee members are expected to actively participate by attending all meetings, engaging in focused discussions, reviewing and analyzing relevant materials, and providing recommendations to support the Committee’s objectives; and, 5. Establishing that the Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee meet monthly, with meeting frequency subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and based on the availability of staff and committee members; and, 6. Directing the City Manager or his designee(s) to provide staff support to the Committee; and, 7.
Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process.
M. Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget Update - That the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget update.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, February 9, 2026 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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