Seal Beach public meetings in 2025
69 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with the City Manager and the Police Managers Association on labor negotiations. It will also meet with legal counsel to discuss several litigation matters: a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, an existing case City of Seal Beach v. Julia Clasby (Case No. 30-2025-01516539-CU-OE-NJC), and a claim from Asad Holdings LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors.
- Conference with labor negotiator (Police Managers Association)
- Legal counsel conference on anticipated litigation for 4665 Lampson Avenue development
- Legal counsel conference on existing litigation: City of Seal Beach v. Julia Clasby (Case No. 30-2025-01516539-CU-OE-NJC)
- Legal counsel conference on anticipated litigation claim from Asad Holdings LLC dba OrangeBlue General Contractors
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider a public hearing on a solar project at the Hellman Ranch oil facility, approve a police officers association contract, and reorganize leadership for 2026.
- Public hearing on 1.5 MW solar project at Hellman Ranch oil facility
- Police Officers Association MOU for $56,639.28
- Housing Element update contract with Lisa Wise Consulting
- Billboard initiative legal services agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley
- City Council reorganization for 2026
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal for Saint Anne Church. The body will consider whether to approve a conditional use permit and variance for the demolition and reconstruction of parish facilities and residences.
- Conditional Use Permit 25-0004 and Variance 25-0002 for 326, 328, and 340 10th Street
- Proposal to demolish and rebuild parish hall and offices
- Proposal to demolish two single family residences and replace them with a 5-unit Priest Residence structure
- Variance request for rear setback, landscaping percentages, tree requirements, and building height for mechanical equipment
Council Closed Session
The City Council will hold a closed‑session conference with a labor negotiator, City Manager Patrick Gallegos, to discuss matters with the Police Officers Association and the Police Management Association. No formal action or decision is scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only. The agenda item is listed under Government Code §54957.6.
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiator (City Manager Patrick Gallegos) and Police Officers Association / Police Management Association
Study Session
The City Council will hold a study session to review an overview of the Public Works contract. No action or formal discussion will be taken on any agenda items. The meeting allows public comments limited to five minutes each.
- Public Works Contract Overview – informational review, no action taken
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing a Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fee program. The body is also considering ordinances to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element through rezoning and amendments to the Main Street Specific Plan.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1724 to establish Parks and Recreation Facilities Impact Fees
- Ordinances 1721, 1722, and 1723 regarding housing rezoning and the Main Street Specific Plan
- Cell tower lease amendment for 211 Eighth Street to extend term to June 2046
- $2,500 compensation increase for MRS Environmental Inc. for an Initial Study
- Adoption of the 2025 Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Strategic Planning Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a strategic planning session to discuss community projects and working groups. The meeting includes sessions on Main Street improvements, lifeguard headquarters, and business outreach.
- Main Street beautification and parking
- Lifeguard Headquarters/Police Substation
- Billboards discussion
- Business First Working Group
- Special Events and Olympics Working Group
Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
The Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will discuss the 2025 winter storm outlook and the status of OCTA Tier 1 grant funding. The committee will also review storm drain cleaning and CCTV locations for project CIP SD2503.
- 2025 Winter Storm Outlook presentation by Sgt. Brian Gray
- 2024 & 2025 OCTA Tier 1 Grant Funding/Project Status Update
- CIP SD2503 – Storm Drain Cleaning / CCTV Locations
- Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with police unions and negotiate the price and payment terms for property at 15 1st Street.
- Closed session with Police Officers Association
- Closed session with Police Management Association
- Negotiations for 15 1st Street property price and terms
- Negotiations for Seal Beach Public Works Yard property
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element update and related zoning code amendments, including a new high-density zone. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and the awarding of contracts for pavement maintenance services.
- Adoption of Housing Element and zoning code amendments
- Appointment of Susan Perrell to Planning Commission
- Awarding contracts for pavement maintenance ($400,000 each)
- Amendment to agreement with HF&H Consultants ($25,000 increase)
- Approval of MOU with OCEA (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028)
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet on October 22, 2025 at the City Council Chambers, 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach. The scheduled matter on the agenda is the introduction of the General Plan’s Open Space, Recreation and Conservation Elements. No other decisions, votes, or actions are listed for this meeting.
- Introduction of the General Plan’s Open Space, Recreation and Conservation Elements (scheduled matter)
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, real property terms, and potential litigation. These discussions include negotiations with police and employee associations and a specific property transaction.
- Labor negotiations with Orange County Employees Association, Police Officers Association, and Police Management Association
- Real property negotiations for 15 1st Street and Seal Beach Public Works Yard with Rosie Ritchie, Beach House at the River, LLC
- Discussion of one potential case regarding the initiation of litigation
- Discussion of potential litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA
City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes. The body will also review contracts for the Lampson Well Treatment System Project and updates to lifeguard pay scales.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1719 to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Codes
- Professional Services Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for $494,722
- Amendment to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. agreement for $144,870
- Amendment to Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, Inc. agreement for $209,000
- Revised pay scale for part-time Marine Safety lifeguard employees
Planning Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2021‑2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update, including the Environmental Impact Report, and will consider resolutions recommending the City Council certify the final EIR, adopt findings, and adopt the housing element, zoning code and map amendments, and the Main Street Specific Plan. The agenda also includes approval of the September 29, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes as a consent‑calendar item.
- Approval of the September 29, 2025 Special Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar)
- Public hearing on the 2021‑2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update and Environmental Impact Report
- Resolution No. 25‑08: recommendation for City Council to certify the final EIR and adopt Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations
- Resolution No. 25‑09: recommendation for City Council to adopt the Housing Element Update, amendments to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map, and Main Street Specific Plan
- Adjournment of the meeting to Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Special Meeting of the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Minor Use Permit for a solar energy project. Staff recommends approving the installation of a ground-mounted solar system at an existing oil and gas facility.
- Minor Use Permit 22-03 for a 1.5 megawatt fixed-tilt ground mounted solar photovoltaic system at 1 Pacific Coast Highway
- Proposed Resolution No. 25-06 to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration
- Proposed Resolution No. 25-07 to approve MUP 22-03 with conditions
Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council held a closed‑session meeting to receive briefings from legal counsel on two existing opioid lawsuits and a potential new case. The Council also met with a labor negotiator regarding collective‑bargaining matters with the Orange County Employees Association. No decisions were taken; the items were for informational and discussion purposes only.
- Legal counsel briefing on National Prescription Opiate Litigation (U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Case No. 1:17‑Md‑2804)
- Legal counsel briefing on Purdue Pharma bankruptcy litigation (U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York, Case No. 19‑23649)
- Legal counsel briefing on anticipated opioid litigation under Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)
- Labor negotiator meeting with City Manager Patrick Gallegos and Orange County Employees Association
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approval of the $507,830.31 Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road improvement project. It will also adopt professional services agreements for updates to the General Plan and for consulting services, and introduce an ordinance adopting the 2025 California building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire codes. Additional items include appointing a member to the Cable Communications Foundation, adopting a cross‑connection control management plan, and rejecting bids for the Lampson Well Treatment System project.
- Resolution 7693: Accept $507,830.31 payment from R.J. Noble Company for Seal Beach Blvd at North Gate Road Improvement (CIP ST2301)
- Resolution 7694: Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for $58,911 to update Open Space, Recreation and Conservation elements
- Resolution 7695: Professional Services Agreement with Park Consulting Group, Inc. for $72,050
- Ordinance 1719: Adopt by reference 2025 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes with amendments to Municipal Code Title 9
- Resolution 7698: Adopt the City Cross‑Connection Control Management Plan
Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)
The Environmental Quality Control Board will receive the final Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element update and the Zoning Code updates. The Board will solicit additional public comments for staff consideration before the report goes to the Planning Commission and City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the August 20, 2025 Board minutes.
- Approval of the August 20, 2025 Environmental Quality Control Board minutes (consent calendar)
- Meeting to solicit public comments on the final Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element update and Zoning Code updates
Council Closed Session
The City Council held a closed‑session meeting on September 8, 2025. Council members considered the City Manager’s performance evaluation. They also held conferences with legal counsel about four anticipated litigation matters, including a threatened suit over a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue and alleged Brown Act violations related to water and wastewater rate decisions. Additionally, the Council met with a labor negotiator regarding negotiations with the Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, and Orange County Employees Association.
- Public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
- Legal counsel conference on potential litigation concerning 4665 Lampson Avenue development
- Legal counsel conference on alleged Brown Act violations tied to water and wastewater rate decisions
- Legal counsel conference on initiation of litigation (one potential case)
- Conference with labor negotiator involving Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, and Orange County Employees Association
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider several contract approvals, including a $5,649,257 award for the Lampson Well Treatment System project and related professional services amendments. The council will also act on a $49,595 cost‑share agreement for urban water management, an $86,225 increase to a masonry services contract, and a transfer of the Public Works Superintendent classification. Additional items include approval of the September 8, 2025 investment report and a $2,550,000 budget amendment for the same water project.
- Award of Public Works Agreement to Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc. for Lampson Well Treatment System – not‑to‑exceed $5,649,257
- Agreement to share consultant costs for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans with Municipal Water District of Orange County – not‑to‑exceed $49,595
- Amendment 1 to On‑Call Professional Maintenance Services Agreement with Free Lance Masonry – increase total contract to $191,225
- Transfer of Public Works Superintendent classification to Mid‑Management and Confidential Employees Association
- Budget Amendment BA #26-03-03 – $2,550,000 for CIP WT1902 (Lampson Well Treatment System)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce permeable surfaces in required setback areas. This request affects single-family residences located in the Residential High Density Zone.
- Variance 25-0001: Request to reduce permeable surfaces at 1313 and 1315 Ocean Avenue
- Resolution No. 25-05: Proposed approval of Variance 25-0001 with conditions
- CEQA exemption for the 1313 and 1315 Ocean Avenue project
Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)
The Environmental Quality Control Board will review the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hellman Solar PV Electrical Project. The board will receive public comments and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission.
- Review of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hellman Solar PV Electrical Project
- Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider several routine items, including filing a Housing Element update and approving the minutes from the July 28 meeting. The council will ratify the demand on the City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2026 and adopt Resolution 7681 to accept the arterial paving program on Seal Beach Boulevard from Westminster Avenue to North Gate Road, valued at $1,421,646.41. It will also adopt resolutions amending professional service agreements with Lisa Wise Consulting, Stantec Consulting Services, and Holistic System Integration Solutions.
- Adopt Resolution 7681: accept arterial paving program on Seal Beach Blvd (Westminster Ave to North Gate Rd) – $1,421,646.41
- Adopt Resolution 7682: amend professional services agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, extending term to Dec 31, 2025
- Adopt Resolution 7683: amend professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, extending term to Dec 31, 2025
- Adopt Resolution 7684: amend professional services agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions, increase compensation by $15,000 (total not‑to‑exceed $35,000)
- Ratify demand on City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2026
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. The session also includes a performance evaluation for the City Manager.
- Litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA
- Potential initiation of one litigation case
- Labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association and Police Management Association
- Performance evaluation of City Manager Patrick Gallegos
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several routine consent calendar items, including contract extensions for traffic and engineering services. The body will also consider a new three-year agreement for animal shelter and veterinary care.
- Agreement with Westminster Adoption Group and Services (WAGS) for animal shelter services, not to exceed $138,000 for the first year
- Amendment 2 to Yunex, LLC contract for traffic signal maintenance with a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $550,000
- Amendment 2 to EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for on-call engineering services with a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $150,000
- Amendment 1 to Partners in Control, Inc. (Enterprise Automation) increasing compensation by $19,082.99
- Resolution 7672 establishing the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. for Environmental Quality Control Board meetings
City Council Meeting
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to accept comments on proposed water and sewer rate adjustments. If no majority protest exists, the Council may establish new rates effective August 1, 2025.
- Public hearing for water and sewer rate adjustments
- Proposed increase of $18,080 for Psomas environmental consulting services
- Professional Services Agreement with Psomas extended to June 30, 2026
- Marine Safety Life Saving Awards presentations
Special Meeting of the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)
The Environmental Quality Control Board will approve the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, consider setting a new regular meeting start time, and review the draft 2025 City of Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. No other actions are listed.
- Approve June 5, 2025 EQCB meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)
- Discuss proposal for a new regular meeting start time
- Review draft 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will appoint Patrick Gallegos as City Manager and approve an emergency pier repair contract. The meeting also includes approval of labor agreements and a public hearing on bidding thresholds.
- Appoint Patrick Gallegos as City Manager
- Approve $47,580 emergency pier boat ramp repair contract
- Approve labor agreements with MMCEA and SBSPA
- Public hearing on adjusting public works bidding thresholds
- Approve pier improvement project management services
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a request for a Minor Use Permit regarding a new single-family residence and attached Accessory Dwelling Unit. The commission will decide if a covered roof access structure can exceed the maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches.
- Minor Use Permit 25-0007: Request for roof height exception at 33 B Surfside Avenue
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss legal claims and personnel matters. The session includes a review of a claim from Asad Holdings LLC and discussions regarding the City Manager position.
- Litigation claim from Asad Holdings LLC DBA OrangeBlue General Contractors
- Labor negotiation with the Interim City Manager
- Appointment or employment discussion regarding the City Manager
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, set the appropriations limit, and authorize use of the Cost Recovery Schedule. The council will also consider consent‑calendar items such as a demand on the city treasury, a second reading of Ordinance 1718, a $60,000 amendment to the Southstar Engineering contract for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure, and a contract with Ready Rebound for officer wellness programs. Additional items include the creation of Street Lighting Assessment District 1 and approval of annual special tax levies for three community facilities districts.
- Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc. for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project – increase compensation by $60,000 to a not‑to‑exceed total of $170,252
- Authorization to enter into a contract with Ready Rebound for officer wellness and injury recovery programs (Resolution 7654)
- Public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, set the appropriations limit, and authorize the Cost Recovery Schedule (Resolution 7655)
- Adoption of Street Lighting Assessment District 1, confirming diagram, assessment, and levying assessments for FY 2025‑26 (Resolution 7656)
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2025‑26 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002‑01 (Heron Pointe) (Resolution 7657)
Special Meeting of the Environmental Quality Control Board
The Environmental Quality Control Board will approve the March 19, 2025 and April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will hold a session to solicit public comments on the Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element and proposed zoning code updates. It will consider conducting a public meeting, receiving comments, and forwarding feedback to staff.
- Approval of March 19, 2025 Environmental Quality Control Board minutes
- Approval of April 16, 2025 Environmental Quality Control Board and Recreation and Parks Commission minutes
- Public comment solicitation on the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report
- Discussion of proposed zoning code updates
- Recommendation to hold a public meeting and provide comments to staff
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Minor Use Permit for a new single-family residence and Accessory Dwelling Unit. The request seeks to allow a covered roof access structure to exceed the maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches.
- Minor Use Permit 25-0007: Request for roof height exception at 33 B Surfside Avenue
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025. The body will also discuss bicycle pump tracks.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
- Discussion of Bicycle Pump Tracks
Council Closed Session
The City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss labor negotiations under Government Code §54957.6 with the Mid‑Management and Confidential Employees Association and the Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association, represented by Interim City Manager Patrick Gallegos. The Council will also meet with City Attorney Nicholas Ghirelli regarding an unrepresented employee, the Interim City Manager. Additionally, the Council will consider the appointment of a City Manager as provided by Government Code §54957(b).
- Conference with labor negotiator for Mid‑Management and Confidential Employees Association and Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Conference with labor negotiator represented by City Attorney Nicholas Ghirelli concerning Interim City Manager
- Public employee appointment/employment discussion for City Manager (Gov. Code §54957(b))
Special Meeting - Housing Laws Study Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to study updates on California housing laws. No formal action is scheduled; the session is for informational purposes.
- Study session on California housing laws
- Public oral communications period
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider and act on a range of items, including budget questions and several resolutions. Key actions include adopting a $453,000 professional services agreement with Transtech Engineers for building division staffing, approving an amendment to the OCTA cooperative agreement for the I‑405 improvement project, and authorizing a grant application for the 5th Street stormwater treatment project. The council will also adopt the FY 2025‑26 investment policy, renew the police department’s military equipment use ordinance, and implement a beach‑parking‑lot rate increase effective July 1, 2025.
- Approve Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for $453,000 (building division staffing and design fees)
- Adopt Amendment No. 7 to Cooperative Agreement C‑6‑1126 with OCTA for I‑405 Improvement Project
- Authorize application for OCTA Environmental Cleanup Program Tier 1 grant for 5th Street at Electric Avenue Stormwater Treatment Project
- Implement beach‑parking‑lot rate schedule approved by the California Coastal Commission, effective July 1, 2025
- Amend contracts for parking‑enforcement ALPR equipment, raising costs to $223,979.36 and $50,810.00
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss pending and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and city manager employment. These items are handled privately according to government code.
- Litigation: Beach House at the River, LLC v. City of Seal Beach (Case No. 30-2023-01314997-CU-MC-CJC)
- Anticipated litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA
- Labor negotiations with the Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association
- Employment discussion regarding the City Manager position
- Labor negotiation with the Interim City Manager
City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss proposed adjustments to water and sewer rates and the annual levy for street lighting. The body is also considering several contract amendments and a police ammunition purchase.
- Proposed water and sewer rate adjustments with a public hearing set for July 14, 2025
- Annual street lighting assessment levy with a public hearing set for June 9, 2025
- Purchase of .223 / 5.56mm ammunition for the Seal Beach Police Department
- Contract extension with Holistic System Integration Solutions to December 31, 2025
- Application for Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account funds via Senate Bill 1
Special Meeting of the City Council Capital Improvement Program Budget & 5 Year Financial Forecast Workshop
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a special workshop to continue discussion of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Operating Budget, review the proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget for the same year, and examine the five‑year financial forecast. No formal action will be taken during this session; it is for presentation and public comment. Copies of the proposed budgets are available for public review at the City Clerk’s Office and on the city’s website.
- Continuation of Proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Operating Budget
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget
- 5‑Year Financial Forecast
Special Meeting of the City Council Operating Budget Workshop
The Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 operating budget. Public members may address the Council on the budget during the oral communications period. No other items will be acted on, and the meeting will adjourn to continue the budget workshop on May 8, 2025.
- Proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Operating Budget – review and discussion (no action taken)
- Public oral communications on agenda items (limited to five minutes per speaker)
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider routine items, including the approval of an amended pest control contract and a waste disposal agreement extension. The meeting will also feature proclamations for Municipal Clerks Week and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Approval of Amended and Restated Professional Maintenance Services Agreement to RPW Services, Inc. for up to $55,000
- Approval of Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement extending term to June 30, 2026
- Approval of City Council minutes from April 14, 2025
- Receive and file Monthly Investment Report (April 28, 2025)
- Receive and file Report of Interim City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the appointment and employment of the City Manager. The session also includes a conference with a labor negotiator regarding the Interim City Manager.
- Public employee appointment/employment: City Manager
- Conference with labor negotiator regarding Interim City Manager
Special Meeting of the City Council Water/Sewer Rate Financial Study Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a special meeting to review the Water and Wastewater Utility Financial Plan and Rate Study – Part II. No action or decision will be taken on items not on the agenda. Members of the public may address the Council for up to five minutes during the oral communications portion.
- Water and Wastewater Utility Financial Plan & Rate Study – Part II
- Public oral communications (5‑minute limit per speaker)
Planning Commission
The Seal Beach Planning Commission will approve the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and address items on the consent calendar. The commission will hold a public hearing on Minor Use Permit 24-0008 for a 600‑sq‑ft dog grooming business at 128 Main Street, located in the Main Street Specific Plan zoning area. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 25‑03 to approve the permit with conditions and to find the project exempt from CEQA.
- Approval of the April 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- Consent calendar items (unspecified agenda changes)
- Minor Use Permit 24-0008 for a dog grooming business at 128 Main Street
- Public hearing on the minor use permit with staff recommendation to approve
- Adjournment of the meeting to May 5, 2025
Special Meeting of the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) and Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC)
The Environmental Quality Control Board and Recreation and Parks Commission will meet to hear a presentation from the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority. The boards are recommended to receive and file the presentation.
- Presentation from the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority
Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and potential employment matters. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a threat of litigation concerning a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue.
- Closed session to discuss anticipated litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue
- Closed session to discuss existing litigation: Beach House at the River, LLC v. City of Seal Beach
- Closed session to discuss potential appointment of a new City Manager
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Interim City Manager
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will adopt resolutions to (1) approve a professional services agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting for a citywide IT master plan costing $74,826, (2) accept the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project for $2,288,746.39 and file a notice of completion, (3) purchase a replacement marine safety vehicle for $51,829.29, and (4) enter an MOU with Orange County for the AlertOC mass‑notification system. All items are on the consent calendar and will be enacted by a single motion.
- Resolution 7630 – Professional Services Agreement with ClientFirst Technology Consulting for $74,826
- Resolution 7631 – Acceptance of Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project, CIP ST1811, $2,288,746.39
- Resolution 7632 – Purchase of Marine Safety Vehicle Unit #5140 replacement for $51,829.29 and related budget amendment
- Resolution 7633 – Memorandum of Understanding with Orange County for the AlertOC mass‑notification system
Planning Commission
The Seal Beach Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Minor Use Permit 25-0004 for a garage at 417 Emerald Place, requesting a width exceeding 20 feet within the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) zone. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 25-02 to approve the permit with conditions and a CEQA exemption. The commission will also approve the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes and note routine items such as DVD sales ($15 each) and staff report availability.
- Public hearing on Minor Use Permit 25-0004 for a garage at 417 Emerald Place, requested by Jeffrey Bernson for Katherine and Derek Hernandez
- Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 to approve the permit with conditions and CEQA exemption
- Approval of the February 18, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
- DVDs of Planning Commission meetings available for purchase at $15 each
- Staff reports and agenda materials available on the City website
Subdivision Technical Review Committee
The Subdivision Technical Review Committee will meet to review a request to subdivide a property at 217 15th Street into two separate parcels. The committee is scheduled to discuss Tentative Parcel Map 2024-108, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions.
- Review Tentative Parcel Map 2024-108 at 217 15th Street
- Subdivision of Lot 17 and portions of Lots 15 and 19 into two parcels
- Staff recommendation to approve with conditions
Council Closed Session
The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues. The session includes discussions on the City Manager position and three separate cases of anticipated litigation.
- Appointment and employment of the City Manager
- Labor negotiation with the Interim City Manager
- Litigation regarding a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA
- Claim under the Government Claims Act from Asad Holdings LLC DBA OrangeBlue General Contractors
- One case involving facts and circumstances not yet known to a potential plaintiff
Special Meeting Budget Study Session
The City Council will meet for a special study session to discuss the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. This is a discussion-based session to review financial planning for the upcoming year.
- Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget study session
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several routine consent items, including the purchase of police and public works vehicles and equipment. The body will also consider a cost-free lease for sovereign land in the Pacific Ocean and a new commission appointment.
- Purchase of three Police Pursuit Vehicles for $201,298.47, Public Works Heavy Equipment for $135,937.50, and a Marine Safety Vehicle for $48,436.16
- Upfitting work for vehicles by High Standard Automotive, LLC not to exceed $70,000.00
- Allocation of $107,280 from Assets Forfeiture for new police mobile dispatch terminals
- Application for a cost-free lease with the California State Lands Commission for land at Seal Beach and Sunset Beach
- Appointment of Keith Crafton to the Recreation and Parks Commission
Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)
The Environmental Quality Control Board will approve the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then review the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach Project and decide whether to submit a letter of public comment to the City of Huntington Beach, including any agreed‑upon comments.
- Approve February 19, 2025 EQCB meeting minutes (Consent Calendar)
- Review draft Environmental Impact Report for Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach Project
- Decide on submitting a public comment letter to Huntington Beach with board‑approved remarks
Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss the performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager. Council members will also meet with legal counsel about two anticipated litigation matters, including a potential lawsuit tied to a proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue in Los Alamitos. No actions are indicated on the agenda items.
- Public employee performance evaluation – Interim City Manager
- Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation (one unknown case)
- Conference with legal counsel – anticipated litigation concerning proposed development at 4665 Lampson Avenue
City Council Meeting
The council will consider routine consent‑calendar items, including approval of the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a demand on the City Treasury. They will vote on an amendment to the Raftelis water‑and‑wastewater financial planning contract, increasing compensation by $51,527 to a not‑to‑exceed $187,294. They will award a $522,981.50 public‑works contract to R.J. Noble for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road improvement and authorize up to $120,000 in additional work. They will also approve an estimated $4.45 million loan agreement with the Orange County Water District for the Lampson Well Treatment System, adopt a professional‑services audit agreement with The Pun Group, and consider a mid‑year budget amendment.
- Approval of City Council minutes from the February 24, 2025 regular and closed sessions.
- Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., increasing compensation by $51,527 for a total not‑to‑exceed $187,294 and authorizing up to $10,000 for unforeseen work.
- Public Works Agreement with R.J. Noble Company for the Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project (CIP ST2301) at $522,981.50, with authority for up to $120,000 in additional work.
- Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement for the Lampson Well Treatment System, estimated at $4,450,000 pending bid results.
- Professional Services Agreement with The Pun Group, LLC for three‑year annual auditing services, total not‑to‑exceed $164,372 (with optional extensions up to $63,376).
Council Water/Sewer Rate Financial Study Session
The City Council is holding a study session to review the Water and Wastewater Utility Financial Plan and Rate Study. This is a discussion-based session to examine utility financial planning.
- Water and Wastewater Utility Financial Plan & Rate Study
Citizen-Council Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
The Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will approve the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting. Committee members will receive a presentation on the storm drain system update and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The meeting will also include discussion of a citywide committee goal statement.
- Approve minutes of the December 5, 2024 Stormwater Advisory Ad Hoc Committee meeting
- Presentation on storm drain system update and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan update
- Discussion of citywide committee goal statement
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025. The body will also discuss advertising on lifeguard towers and receive an update on Gum Grove Nature Park.
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
- Discussion regarding advertising on Lifeguard Towers
- Update on Gum Grove Nature Park
Revised Council Closed Session
The Seal Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Interim City Manager and existing litigation involving the City. No public action is scheduled.
- Public employee performance evaluation: Interim City Manager
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding Beach House at the River, LLC v. City of Seal Beach
- Closed session regarding existing litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City Council Meeting
The City Council will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and presentations on parking technology. The body is also deciding on several contract amendments and the 2025-2026 West Orange County Water Board budget.
- Expenditure of $214,479.37 for Parking Enforcement Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system refresh
- Approval of FY 2025-2026 West Orange County Water Board budget of $1,683,800 (City contribution: $286,771)
- Acceptance of North Seal Beach Community Center project by MDJ Management, LLC for $404,023.76
- Contract increase of $30,000 for Telecom Law Firm, P.C. (total not-to-exceed $70,000)
- Contract increase of $51,527 for Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (total not-to-exceed $187,294)
Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)
The Environmental Quality Control Board will review information regarding the five-year update of the Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board is also scheduled to elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025.
- Study session for the Seal Beach Local Hazard Mitigation Plan five-year update
- Election of a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2025
- Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will approve the November 18, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The commission will hold a public hearing and decide on Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for 208 Main Street, proposing to change a former bank into a full‑service restaurant with alcohol sales, live entertainment, outdoor dining, and participation in the Main Street in‑lieu parking program.
- Approval of the November 18, 2024 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar)
- Election of a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the 2025 Planning Commission
- Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 25-01 for 208 Main Street (bank to restaurant with alcohol, live entertainment, outdoor dining, and parking program)
Council Closed Session
The City Council is meeting in a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve three specific employee organizations.
- Conference with Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association
- Conference with Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association
- Conference with Orange County Employees Association
City Council Meeting
The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring several administrative approvals, including a library lease and emergency equipment purchases. The body is also considering a new penalty fee for parking violations near crosswalks.
- Amendment to NV5, Inc. contract for on-call inspection services, increasing compensation by $100,000 for a total of $1,540,000
- Emergency purchase of two personal watercraft from Del Amo Motorsports for $35,958
- Proposed $56 penalty fee for 'Daylighting' parking violations near crosswalks
- Lease agreement for the Mary Wilson Library between the City of Seal Beach and the County of Orange
- Retroactive payment of $3,620.13 and contingency fund increase for GoTo Communications, Inc.
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider approving a $1.3 million contract for arterial paving on Seal Beach Boulevard and reappointing four district representatives to city boards. The meeting also includes ratifying the city treasury demand and receiving reports on investments and contracts.
- Approval of Public Works Agreement with All American Asphalt for $1,289,158
- Reappointments to Planning Commission, Environmental Quality Control Board, and Recreation and Parks Commission
- Acceptance of Tennis and Pickleball Center lighting project completion for $201,552.06
- Adoption of updated Police Corporal and Sergeant classification specifications
- Authorization of agreement with Nichols Consulting for SB 90 cost reimbursement services
Council Closed Session
The City Council is meeting in a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve several city employee organizations.
- Labor negotiations with Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association
- Labor negotiations with Police Officers Association
- Labor negotiations with Police Management Association
- Labor negotiations with Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association
- Labor negotiations with Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association and Orange County Employees Association
Recreation & Parks Commission
The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet on January 22, 2025 at the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items and a scheduled matter to discuss Drop-In Play at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. No other specific actions are detailed in the agenda.
- Drop-In Play at Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center (scheduled matter)
City Council Meeting
The Seal Beach City Council will consider and act on a range of items, including zoning code amendments, budget resolutions, and appointments. Major actions include approving the $786,348.85 Heather Park Play Area Improvements project and the $232,373.22 West End Pump Station VFD Replacement. The Council will also adopt the City Safety Action Plan, amend a professional services agreement with Michael Baker International, and appoint Juliette Harton to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
- Adopt Resolution 7596 approving Heather Park Play Area Improvements ($786,348.85) by KYA Services, LLC
- Adopt Resolution 7598 approving West End Pump Station VFD Replacement ($232,373.22) by R.I.C. Construction Co., Inc.
- Adopt Resolution 7599 adopting the City of Seal Beach Safety Action Plan
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, extending the term to Dec 31 2025 (Resolution 7602)
- Appoint Juliette Harton to represent District One on the Recreation and Parks Commission (Council Item F)