A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 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. The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams at the following link https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/296958473476160? p=KXZXp8fqj7Ep3tCZWp.
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• San Gabriel River Trash Mitigation Update and Recognition of Assembly Member Dixon This item will be rescheduled at a later date. • Parking (Study Session) – This item will be rescheduled at a later date.
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 Karen Nolta
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 June 22, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (June 30, 2026) - Receive and file.
D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1728 Renewing the Military Equipment Use Policy - That the City Council conduct a second reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance 1728 titled, “An Ordinance of the Seal Beach City Council Renewing its Military Equipment Use Ordinance and Approving the Seal Beach Police Department’s Updated Military Equipment Use Policy in Accordance with Government Code Section 7071.”
E. Ratifying the Declaration of an Emergency and Dispensing with Public Bidding for the 14th Street at Seal Way Waterline Repair (CIP EM2601); Approving a Purchase Order with Valverde Construction, Inc.; Accepting the Work and Filing a Notice of Completion; and Approving Budget Amendment BA #27-01-01 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7802: 1.
Declaring that the 14th Street at Seal Way Waterline Repair (CIP EM2601) was necessary for the immediate preservation of life, health, and property of the City, and therefore, ratifying the emergency declaration of the Director of Public Works; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Valverde Construction, Inc. for the emergency 14th Street at Seal Way Waterline Repair (CIP EM2601), in the amount of $100,742.54, and dispensing with formal bidding; and, 3. Accepting the emergency work to the City’s public water system by Valverde Construction, Inc. in the amount of $100,742.54; and, 4. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within 15 days of the date of approval of the resolution; and, 5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #27-01-01 in the amount of $100,742.54.
F. Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc., dba Transportation Concepts - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7803: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc., dba Transportation Concepts, to increase the not-to-exceed amount of $140,000 for the final one-year extension to $155,000; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City.
G. Approving and Authorizing Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Services Related to the Implementation of Senate Bill 1383 (Organic Waste) and Contracting Assistance with the City’s Waste Hauler - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7804: 1. Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for additional services related to Senate Bill 1383 (Organic Waste) and Contracting Assistance with the City’s Waste Hauler, extending the term of the Agreement to December 31, 2027, and increasing compensation for such services by $50,000 for a revised total contract not-to-exceed amount of $190,000; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC on behalf of the City.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
H. Council Direction on Terms of Potential Franchise Agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and City of Long Beach for the Haynes Generating Station Recycled Water Pipeline Project (Discussion Only; No Action Will Be Taken on Any Franchise or Permit for the Project) - That the City Council provide direction to staff on the terms of a potential franchise agreement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (“LADWP”) for the placement of a recycled water pipeline and sewer force main within the City of Seal Beach’s right-of-way (ROW) along College Park Drive.
I. Indirect Cost Allocation Plan - That the City Council: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Indirect Cost Allocation Plan prepared by ClearSource Financial Consulting; 2. Direct staff to utilize the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan, where appropriate, in future budget development, grant administration, fee studies, project accounting, cost recovery analyses, and other financial management activities; and 3. Direct staff to periodically update the Indirect Cost Allocation Plan to ensure it continues to reflect the City's organizational structure and operational practices.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to meet in closed session.
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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