A G E N D A
REVISED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 10, 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
• Assembly Bill 1572 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 Special Closed Session Meeting and the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission held on July 20, 2026, and the Closed Session and Regular City Council Meetings held on July 27, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2026) - Ratification.
C. Consideration of Resolution Ratifying the Declaration of an Emergency and Dispensing with Public Bidding for the Abatement Work at Marina Community Center (CIP BG2506); Ratifying Approval of Public Works Agreement with Castlerock Environmental and Amendment 1 to the Public Works Agreement; Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment 1 to the Public Works Agreement with Castlerock; and Accepting the Emergency Work as Complete and Filing a Notice of Completion - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7805: 1.
Ratifying the Public Works Director’s Declaration of Emergency for the Abatement Work at Marina Community Center (CIP BG2506) as necessary for the immediate preservation of life, health, and property of the City; and based on such Declaration of Emergency, dispensing with formal bidding for the Abatement Work at Marina Community Center (CIP BG2506), in the amount of $34,850; and, 2. Ratifying the Public Works Agreement (Agreement) with Castlerock Environmental, Inc. (Castlerock) dated May 4, 2026, for $8,560, and ratifying Amendment 1 to the Agreement authorizing an increase in compensation by $26,290, for the total compensation of $34,850 for the emergency abatement work in the ceilings and storage areas of the Marina Community Center (CIP BG2506); and, 3. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City; and, 4.
Formally accepting the completion of the emergency abatement work performed by Castlerock pursuant to the Agreement and Amendment 1 in the total amount of $34,850; and, 5. Directing the City Clerk to file a “Notice of Completion” with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder within fifteen (15) days of the date of approval of the resolution and to release retention within thirtyfive (35) days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion contingent upon no claims being filed on the Project.
D. Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward Agreement for Reimbursement of Operation Costs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operation Stonegarden for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7806: 1. Approving the Subaward Agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Homeland Security Grant Program Funds between the City of Seal Beach, County of Riverside and other Participating Agencies for reimbursement of operating costs for transfer or purchase of equipment and services (the Agreement); and, 2. Authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the Agreement on the City’s behalf; and, 3. Accepting the OPSG funds and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the OPSG funds in the amount of $168,318; and, 4.
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency and sub-granted through the Riverside Sheriff’s Department in connection with the Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security Grant Program; and, 5. Authorizing and directing the Chief of Police and/or the City Manager to execute any other documents necessary to receive and use the OPSG grant funds.
E. Approving a new Professional Services Agreement with PetData, Technologies LLC., for Animal Licensing Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7807 approving and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional Services Agreement with PetData Technologies, LLC., to provide animal licensing services for the City of Seal Beach.
F. Resolution Approving Amendments to the Classification Plan and Position Allocation Plan Related to Certain Mid-Management and Professional Classifications - That the City Council adopt a Resolution 7808 approving the proposed classification and compensation adjustments to the City’s full-time classification plan, including the following reclassifications and salary grade placements that align with the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget:
1. Establish the classification of Senior Code Enforcement Officer, placed at Grade 20, and authorize the reclassification of the existing Code Enforcement Officer position to Senior Code Enforcement Officer; and, 2. Reclassify the Finance Manager position to Deputy Director of Finance, placed at Grade 51; and, 3. Reclassify the Recreation Manager position to Deputy Director of Community Services, placed at Grade 46; and, 4. Reclassify the Associate Engineer position to Senior Engineer, placed at Grade 42; and, 5. Approve the new part-time Information Technology (IT) Aide classification specification and add the classification to the City’s part-time salary schedule at Grade 4; and,
6. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary administrative actions to implement the approved classification changes, establish the approved salary placements effective pay period 18, and incorporate the related updates to the City’s classification and compensation plan, including pay grade renumbering.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
G. Consideration to Approve the California State Water Resources Control Board Construction Installation Sale Agreement No. D2502060 to Finance up to $3,765,411 for the LCWA Watermain Lining – Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7809: 1. Approving the California State Water Resources Control Board Agreement No. D2502060 in the amount of $3,175,000 for the LCWA Watermain Lining – Trenchless Technology Improvements, CIP WT2103; and,
2. Approving an increase to the loan amount up to $3,765,411 if approved by the State Water Board; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; accept, receive, and utilize the Agreement funding on behalf of the City; and submit a Final Budget Approval to the Water Board requesting an increase the total financing amount to $3,765,411. - This item will be postponed to a future meeting to allow additional time for coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
Note: The August 24, 2026 City Council meeting has been cancelled.
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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