A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 9, 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
• American Red Cross Month – 2026 Proclamation
• Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission (OACC) 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 Regular City Council meeting held on February 23, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. for Municipal Advisory Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7745: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates, Inc. for Municipal Advisory Services, extending the term to March 21, 2031; and, 2.
Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
D. Authorization to Donate Surplus AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapons to the Village of Hamburg, New York Police Department - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7746: 1. Designating AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) equipment as surplus City-owned property no longer required for departmental operations and authorizing its disposition; and, 2. Authorizing the Seal Beach Police Department to donate surplus AXON TASER 7 Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) equipment to the Village of Hamburg, New York, Police Department.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
E. Approving a Fee Increase for the Seal Beach Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Program, Amending the City’s Cost Recovery Schedule, and Approving the Associated Budget Adjustment - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7747: 1. Approving a fee increase for the Seal Beach Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Program; and, 2. Amending the City’s Cost Recovery Schedule; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA# 26-09-01 to increase the Junior Lifeguard budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of $17,500.00.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, March 23, 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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