A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 27, 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
• Recognition of Golden Age Foundation President Anna Derby • 57 Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation May 3-9, 2026
• American Red Cross Sound the Alarm Initiative
• SMART Goals Update
• Arbor Day Proclamation – April 30, 2026
• Recognition of Management Analyst Sean Sabo
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. th
COUNCIL ITEMS
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 Capital Improvement Program Budget Study Session, Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on April 13, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (April 27, 2026) - Receive and file.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. City Council Appointment - It is at the request of Council Member Kalmick that the City Council appoint Sherri Drum to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee.
F. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1726 Regarding City Parking Regulations - That the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1726 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Of Seal Beach Amending Certain Sections of Chapter 8.15 (Stopping, Standing and Parking) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Modernize Paid Parking Provisions, Establish a Residential Parking Permit Program Framework, Clarify Curb-Use Regulations Including Daylighting Near Crosswalks, and Make Other Technical Revisions.”
G. Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7758: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for $472,000 in Building Division staffing services and 65 percent of designated plan check fees for building plan check services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
H. Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7759: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for ongoing GIS support services for a two-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $72,000; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with Infinity Technologies on behalf of the City.
I. Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Water Loss Control Shared Services Participation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7760 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Water Loss Control Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County.
J. Awarding and Authorizing a Professional Service Agreement with Environmental Compliance Inspection Services for Fats, Oils and Grease Inspection Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7761:
1. Approving and awarding a professional services agreement with Environmental Compliance Inspection Services in the amount of $52,575 to provide Fats, Oils and Grease Inspection Services for the original three (3) years in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,575; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreement up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not-to-exceed amount of $17,525 per additional term.
K. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of a Mechanical Beach Cleaner for Coastal Grooming and Beach Maintenance, and Budget Amendment BA #26-10-02 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7762: 1. Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Barber Surf Rake for coastal grooming and beach maintenance in the not-to-exceed amount of $90,171.25; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve a purchase order and any necessary related documents for the coastal grooming equipment purchase; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #26-10-02 in the amount of $90,171.25; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing equipment upon the completion of the new equipment purchase.
L. Approving and Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) Portable Standalone Pumps for Emergency Storm Event Response and Sewer Bypass Operation - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7763: 1. Finding that the purchase of three (3) portable standalone pumps from the Charles King Company for emergency storm event response and sewer bypass operation may proceed without satisfaction of the formal bid requirements due to the circumstances applicable to the need for the purchase of the pumps during this fiscal year and to ensure immediate full operational readiness while mitigating further unnecessary rental fees, and therefore the net cost to the City will be reduced by dispensing with bidding; and, 2. Authorizing the purchase of two (2) portable standalone pumps dedicated to storm event response, and (1) portable standalone pump for sewer bypass operation, for a total of three (3) standalone pumps from the Charles King Company in the amount of $245,722.62, and rejecting all other quotes; and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the portable pump purchases.
M. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7764: 1.
Approving the Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Purposes; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents on the City’s behalf that are necessary for the transfer of property or funds under the Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program.
N. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7765: 1.
Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting, for a 12-month extension to expire on June 30, 2027; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, May 11, 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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