Meeting
     A G E N D A
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Monday, May 12, 2025 ~ 7:00 PM


City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California

LISA LANDAU
MAYOR
Third District

NATHAN STEELE
MAYOR PRO TEM
Fifth District		   JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
                                                           
BEN WONG
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District		     PATTY SENECAL
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth 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.
 

City Council meetings are broadcast live on Seal Beach TV-3 and on the City's website (www.sealbeachca.gov). Check SBTV-3 schedule for the rebroadcast of meetings.  The meetings are also available on demand on the City’s website (starting 2012).
 

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

  • Girl Scout Gold Award Project Update
  • Jewish American Heritage Month Proclamation
  • Public Works Week Proclamation – May 18 – 24, 2025
  • National Police Week Proclamation – May 11 – 17, 2025
  • Electric Bike (eBike) Safety and Enforcement 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, Interim 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, Water/Sewer Rate Financial Study Session – Part II, and Regular City Council meetings held on April 28, 2025.
 
B.
Demand on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2025) - Ratification.
 
C.
Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7636:  1.  Approving Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions, extending the term to December 31, 2025; and, 2.  Directing the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City.
 
D.
Adopting a Resolution Listing the Projects Funded by Senate Bill 1: Road Repair and Accountability Act and Authorizing Submittal of the Project List and Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account Funds to the California Transportation Commission - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7637: 1. Approving the project list for improvements that are to be funded by Senate Bill 1; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to submit the project list and application for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds to the California Transportation Commission.
 
E.
Approve Second Amendment to the West Cities Communications Center (West-Comm) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement  - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7638: 1.  Approving the Second Amendment to the West Cities Communications Center (West-Comm) Joint Powers Authority Agreement; and,  2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the West-Comm Joint Powers Authority Agreement.
 
F.
Seeking City Council Approval for the Seal Beach Police Department to Purchase Ammunition for Police Rifles Pursuant to the City’s “Military Equipment” Use Policy and State Law - That City Council adopt Resolution 7639 approving the purchase of the .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department, pursuant to the City’s “military equipment” use policy.
 
G.
Approving and Authorizing Amendment 1 to the Agreement with Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center for Wildlife Animal Control Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7640: 1. Approving Amendment 1 to the Agreement with the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Amendment; and,  3. Authorizing future extensions, if exercised, as outlined in the Amendment.
 

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARING 

H.
Receive and File an Informational Update to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code Section 3502.3) Regarding Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts - That the City Council receive and file an informational update, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561, on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
 

UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS

I.
Street Lighting Assessment District - That the City Council adopt: 1. Resolution 7641 Initiating the annual levy of the street lighting assessment; and, 2. Resolution 7642 Setting the date for the public hearing for June 9, 2025; and, 3. Resolution 7643 Approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments is projected for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
 
J.
Proposition 218 - Proposed Water Rate and Sewer Rate Adjustments - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7644: 1. Setting the Public Hearing on the proposed water and sewer rate adjustments for July 14, 2025, or such other date selected by the Interim City Manager; and, 2. Authorizing the City Clerk, or the City Clerk’s designee, to provide notice of the Public Hearing in compliance with Proposition 218. 

That the City Council adopt Resolution 7645: 1. Adopting revised procedures applicable to the conduct of the Public Hearing and majority protest proceedings and establishing an exhaustion of administrative remedies procedure pursuant to Government Code Sections 53759.1 and 53759.
 

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the City Council to Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in a Housing Laws Study Session.

Note:  City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day.

 
                                 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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