A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 12, 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
• Lifesaving Efforts of Jerome and Anthony Guzzetta Proclamation • Seal Beach Service Club Recognition
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
A. City Council Appointment to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Committee - It is the request of Mayor Pro Tem Wong that the City Council appoint Alexandria Van Voris to the Citizen-Council Olympic Advisory Committee.
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.
B. Approval of the City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 28, 2026.
C. Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2027) - Ratification.
D. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.
E. Approving Cooperative Agreement No. C265221 with Orange County Transportation Authority in Relation to the I-405 Improvement Project - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7824: 1. Approving Cooperative (COOP) Agreement No. C265221 between the City of Seal Beach and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the I-405 Freeway Improvement Project for reimbursement to the City by OCTA for close-out activities and administrative services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with OCTA on behalf of the City and any amendments or extensions thereafter; and, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA #27-04-01in the amount of $90,000.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS
F. An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Approving a CEQA Exemption Determination and Amending Chapter 9.37 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code to Establish Regulations for Nonfunctional Turf Irrigation in Accordance with Assembly Bill 1572 - That the City Council introduce, waive full reading, and read by title only, Ordinance 1731, amending portions of Chapter 9.37 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to regulations for nonfunctional turf irrigation in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1572.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, October 26, 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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