A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 28, 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/ Recognition of Assembly Member Dixon
• Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Update • Fire Prevention Week 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 Closed Session and Regular City Council Meetings held on September 14, 2026.
B. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2027) – Ratification.
C. Monthly Investment Report (August 31, 2026) – Receive and file.
D. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with MDJ Management, LLC for the North Seal Beach Community Center Phase 2, CIP BG2505 – That the City Council adopt Resolution 7820: 1.
Approving the scope of work for North Seal Beach Community Center Phase 2, CIP BG2505 (Project); and, 2. Approving and awarding a Public Works Agreement to MDJ Management, LLC in the not-to-exceed amount of $368,667.53 for the Project, utilizing the pricing of the Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement (ezIQC Contract CA-R8-GB-101723-MDJ); and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Public Works Agreement with MDJ Management, LLC for the Project; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve up to $98,753.47 as allowance for contingency and inspection services for the renovation project and to fulfill the matching fund.
E. Approving and Awarding a Professional Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for Design and Construction Support Services for the 5 th
Street at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project, CIP SD2602 – That the City Council adopt Resolution 7821: 1. Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to BKF Engineers for Professional Design and Construction Support Services for the 5th Street at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project, CIP SD2602 (Project) for a not-to-exceed amount of $74,922, and rejecting all other proposals; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with BKF Engineers on behalf of the City; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve additional work requests for professional design and construction support services up to $15,000 (approximately 20%).
F. Approving and Awarding Agreement for Professional Services Agreement to Local Agency Engineering Associates, Inc. for Interagency Support Services – That the City Council adopt Resolution 7822: 1.
Approving and awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Local Agency Engineering Associates, Inc. (LAE Associates, Inc.) for Interagency Support Services pursuant to the exemption from competitive bidding requirements set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code (SBMC) Section 3.20.025(C) for professional services, for a one-year term in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000 pursuant to the Proposal submitted by LAE Associates, Inc. dated August 6, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to extend the original term by up to three one-year extensions for the not-toexceed amount of $30,000 for each extension; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with LAE Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City and any amendments or extensions thereafter; and,
4. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to approve additional work requests for interagency support services up to $10,000 up to the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 for original term and each of the three one- year extensions thereafter.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
G. Ratification of Proclamation of Local Emergency for Developing 2026- 2027 El Niño Event - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7823: 1.
Ratifying the Proclamation of Existence of a Local Emergency issued by the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services on September 22, 2026, relating to the developing 2026-2027 El Niño event; and, 2. Confirming that the local emergency applies throughout the City of Seal Beach; and, 3.
Authorizing the City Manager/Director of Emergency Services to take actions reasonably necessary to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the emergency, including resource staging, interagency coordination, mutual aid, and emergency procurement and contracting as authorized by law; and, 4.
Directing staff to document emergency-related costs and damages, pursue available reimbursement or assistance as appropriate, and return to the City Council at least every 60 days for review of the need to continue the local emergency.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, October 12, 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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