A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 23, 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
• Seal Beach Lions Club 87 Anniversary Proclamation
• Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Update
• Conservation Corps of Long Beach Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Median 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.
Emailed Comment from Linda Pemberton
Emailed Comment from Mary Parsell
Emailed Comment from Paula Bentley
Supplemental Communication from City Manager Gallegos
Supplemental Communication from Council Member Senecal
Emailed Comment from All Hands Biological
Emailed Comment from Stephen Tyler
Emailed Comment from Robert Harmon
Emailed Comment from KT Bender
Emailed Comment from Jennifer Celio
Emailed Comment from Jayne Romero
Emailed Comment from Gordana Kajer
Emailed Comment from Dianne Sundstrom
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Emailed Comment from Allen Arslanian
Emailed Comment from Alice and Bart O’Brien
Emailed Comment from Anna Christensen
Emailed Comment from Daniella Gavriel
Emailed Comment from Chelsea Mcneil
Emailed Comment from Steve Tyler
Emailed Comment from Stu Woodward
Emailed Comment from Marissa Vega
Emailed Comment from Lauren Helm
Emailed Comment from Neysa Frechette
Emailed Comment from Tracy Drake
Emailed Comment from Dorothy Gutierrez
Emailed Comment from Melanie Russell
Emailed Comment from Ian Rhodes
Emailed Comment from Lizerre Ashcraft
Emailed Comment from Jill Brennan
Emailed Comment from John Husek
Emailed Comment from Shaun Apffel
Emailed Comment from Phyllis Schmidt
Emailed Comment from John Lanzone
Emailed Comment from Cynthia Roberts
Emailed Comment from Andrew Briones
Emailed Comment from Eryn Oelstrom
Emailed Comment from Tom Hazelleaf
Emailed Comment from Joel Garcia
Emailed Comment from David Michalik
Emailed Comment from Joyce Shuford
Emailed Comment from Lainey Atwood
Emailed Comment from Julia Meng
Emailed Comment from Michelle N. Black
Emailed Comment from Los Cerritos Wetlands Trust
Emailed Comment from Elizabeth Lambe
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 Regular City Council meeting held on February 9, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (February 23, 2026) - Receive and file.
D. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7737: 1. Approving Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC dated March 13, 2019, as previously amended by Amendment 1 dated May 13, 2024, and Amendment 2 dated July 28, 2025, authorizing an increase in compensation for the fourth extension (Fiscal Year 2025-2026) by $55,000 for the total compensation of $135,000 through June 30, 2026, and a revised total not-toexceed contract amount of $605,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City.
E. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Silsby Strategic Advisors, Inc. for the San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7738: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Silsby Strategic Advisors, Inc. for additional San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Initiative strategic support services, increasing compensation for such additional services by $65,000 for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $209,000, and extending the Agreement term to June 30, 2027; and, 2.
Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
F. Approving the Payoff of Orange County Transportation Authority Reimbursement Agreement No. U-2017-151087 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7739 approving the early payoff of the City’s proportionate share under the Orange County Transportation Authority Reimbursement Agreement No. U-2017-151087 in the amount of $191,899.17, with a payoff date of March 1, 2026.
G. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 and Related Budget Amendment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7740: 1. Approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and, 2. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-08-01 in the amount of $27,319; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Police Management Association.
H. Accepting Grant Funds from the Orange County Coastkeeper and California Coastal Conservancy and Authorizing Execution of the Grant Agreement - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7741: 1. Accepting an award of grant funds in the amount of $47,897.33 from the Orange County Coastkeeper and the California Coastal Conservancy; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant agreement, including any amendments and related documents, and to take all actions necessary to secure the grant funds and implement the approved grant; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-08-02 in the amount of $47,897.33.
I. Approve the Purchase of Ammunition for Police Rifles Pursuant to the City’s “Military Equipment” Use Policy and State Law - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7742 to approve the purchase of .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department (SBPD), pursuant to the City’s “military equipment” use policy.
J. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7743:
1. Approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation for Production of Public, Educational, and Government Communication Services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
K. Consideration of the Transportation Development Impact Fee Update, including a Nexus Study, Capital Improvement Program, and Updated Rates - That the City Council: 1. Conduct the public hearing; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7744, approving the Traffic Impact Fee Nexus Study, dated December 15, 2025, adopting the capital improvement program as part of the Nexus Study, adopting the Transportation Impact Development Fee rate amounts, and making a finding of exemption under CEQA.
L. 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: 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 7736 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, limited to the scope as presented in the Design 2026-Reduction dated January 24, 2026, and 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.
The Applicant has re-evaluated the Project and has requested the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in accordance with CEQA. The City Council is expected to consider the Applicant’s request without taking final action on the appeal. The revised staff recommendation is to accept the Applicant’s request for the preparation of an EIR, set aside the Project approvals unless and until an EIR is prepared, and to remand the Project back to the Planning Commission and EQCB for further proceedings should the Applicant proceed with the preparation of an EIR.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, March 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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