A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 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
• Special Presentation by Orange County Firefighters Local 3631 President Chris Hamm
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 March 9, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (March 23, 2026) - Receive and file.
D. 2025 Annual Housing Element Progress Report - That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report; and, 2.
Authorize staff to submit the Annual Progress Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, as required by State law.
E. Approving the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7749 approving the FY 2026-27 West Orange County Water Board Budget of $1,518,500, of which the City’s proportionate agency contribution is $19,091.
F. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee - It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Business First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Kori DeLeon appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Peter Magalhaes appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Woody Woodruff appointed by Council Member Steele, 4) Steven Riggs appointed by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, and 5) Rosie Ritchie appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Council Member Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tem Wong.
G. City Council Appointments to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory AdHoc Committee - It is recommended that the City Council ratify the appointments to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee: 1) Dr. Darin Detwiler and Steven Rigss appointed by Council Member Kalmick, 2) Rich Phee and Catherine Showalter appointed by Council Member Senecal, 3) Christine Bird and Margo Wheeler appointed by Council Member Steele; 4) Rick Lee and Evan Moore appointed by Mayor Pro Tem Wong and 5) Lars Thorn and Sherri Drum appointed by Mayor Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members:
Mayor Landau and Council Member Senecal.
H. Approve and Authorize the Employment Agreement for the Director of Community Development - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7750: 1.
Approving the Executive Employment Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Shaun Temple as the Director of Community Development, effective March 29, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement.
I. Authorize the Purchase of Equipment for Support of the Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation Broadcast Activity from B&H Photo, Video and Pro Audio - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7751: 1.
Authorizing the purchase of equipment from B&H Photo, Video and Pro Audio to support the broadcast of public television, for a not-to-exceed amount of $152,931.71; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the equipment purchase.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING
J. Consideration of Amendments to the Zoning Code to Implement the Housing Element Relating to Farmworker Housing, Density Bonus, Minimum Unit Sizes, and Parking Standards for Studios and OneBedroom Units - That the City Council: 1. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive input and consider the Planning Commission’s comments on proposed Ordinance 1725 amending portions of Title 11 (zoning) pertaining to farmworker housing, density bonus, minimum unit sizes, and parking standards for studios and one-bedroom units for the purpose of implementing the housing element, to fulfill state housing law; and, 2. Introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1725, an Ordinance amending portions of Title 11 (zoning) pertaining to farmworker housing, density bonus, minimum unit sizes, and parking standards for studios and one-bedroom units for the purpose of implementing the housing element, to fulfill state housing law.
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
K. Approving and Authorizing the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with the County of Orange - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7752: 1. Approving the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and supporting documents on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, April 13, 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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