Nathan Steele
Council Member · District 5 (Fifth District) · first elected 2023 · current term 2023–2026 · next on the ballot 2026
215
votes on the record
99%
present
12
times voted No (5.6%)
0 abstentions · 0 recusals · record covers 2024-01-22 to 2026-06-08.
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Votes on divided items (24)
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27. | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount to be negotiated by City Manager, or designee, for CIP WT1902. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | her technical revisions and remove the word "and"from the first sentence in Section A of Section 8.15.105 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code." | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | renado. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget update. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | f support to the Committee; and, 7. Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | roximately 10%) and inspection services up to $8,000.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of$50,085.19. | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | mber Senecal, and Recreation Manager Kelsey. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau, to continue the item to a future meeting. | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | o Tern Steele to continue the item to the September 22, 2025 meeting and to request an extension on Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc's bid. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | ancial Consultants, Inc., dated June 17, 2025, as presented to the City Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the City Clerk. | Yes | 5-2 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | ludes provisions to pay for loans, and include sufficient funding for a full cost of service study with an RFP issued within six (6) months. | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | meeting. The City Council Senecal accepted City Manager Gallegos' request to continue the item to the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting. | No | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | ber Wong's statement into the record. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to continue Item D to the July 28, 2025, meeting. | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-06-23 | rtment to Cross-Connection Control Specialist, and designating this job classification to Grade 17 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-05-27 | nd by Council Member Wong, to review the short- term rental policy of other cities and report back on creating a buffer zone around schools. | No | 2-1 passed | record |
| 2025-01-13 | ittle. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Seneca) to prepare an ordinance to amend the municipal code to allow for a sports court. | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2024-10-14 | icipal Code pertaining to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and finding the proposed Ordinance exempt from CEQA. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-05-28 | idered. Council Member Moore moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic to approve extending the parking limit in the Main Street Lot by one (1) hour. | No | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2024-05-28 | ore moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic, to implement the suggestions of the Parking Ad Hoc Committee exclusive of paid parking on Main Street. | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2024-03-25 | hnical Evaluation, included in Item J to the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) for review. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote: | No | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2024-03-25 | uncil Member Kalmick, to adopt revised Resolution 7490, approving the sale of 4197 Ironwood Avenue. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote: | Yes | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2024-03-25 | ssigned fund balance in the General Fund for stormwater drainage improvements in College Park East. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote: | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2024-03-25 | Landau moved, second by Mayor Sustarsic, to not sell the property located at 4197 Ironwood Avenue. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote: | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2024-02-12 | earing, and return the current rate study to staff and no rate study would take place at this time. City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote: | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2024-02-12 | report. Council Members' questions and concerns were addressed. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by, Mayor Sustarsic to approve Item I. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Vote | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCESI Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | of a Municipal Run-off Election in the event no candidate receives 50% plus 1 votes for each office to be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2027. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | zing the City Manager to execute the Agreement with CivicStone Inc. on behalf of the City. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | Setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and, 3. Authorizing the use of the Cost Recovery Schedule in Fiscal Year 2026-27. | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | agram, assessment, and levying assessments for the Seal Beach Street Lighting Assessment District No.1 (District) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | adopt Resolution 7787 approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2002-01 (Heron Pointe). | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | 6-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy for Community Facilities District No. 2002-02 (Seal Beach Blvd./Lampson Ave. Landscape Maintenance District). | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Special Tax Levy For Community Facilities District No. 2005-01 (Pacific Gateway Business Center). | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-06-08 | l Parking Permit Program Framework, Clarify Curb-Use Regulations Including Daylighting Near Crosswalks, and Make Other Technical Revisions." | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | F AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | no event shall the annual adjustment to the not-to-exceed amount exceed five percent (5%). The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | ution 7772 approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan; and, 3. Adopt Resolution 7773 approving the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | or June 8, 2026; and, 3. Resolution 7776 approving the Engineer's Report. No increase in assessments is projected for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-05-11 | Orange County Water District Producer Well Construction Loan Agreement amount to be negotiated by City Manager, or designee, for CIP WT1902. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-27 | item F was removed from the agenda and would not be considered. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-27 | he City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item F. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | Presentation, rearrange the order of the agenda to move item H after Presentations/Recognitions, and allow the public to comment on item H. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | her technical revisions and remove the word "and"from the first sentence in Section A of Section 8.15.105 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code." | No | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | mber Senecal pulled item G for separate consideration. Council Member Steele moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | cal Year 202-5r_26 Budget _ That the City Council receive and The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-04-13 | e revenue funds. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal adopt Resolution 7757 to approve Budget Amendment BA #26-10-01. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | Landau pulled items F and G for separate consideration. Council Member Kalmick moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, to approve the agenda. I | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | to approve purchase orders and any necessary related documents for the equipment purchase. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | . In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Council Member Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tern Wong. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | Landau. In addition to the appointments above, the Committee will include two (2) Council Members: Mayor Landau and Council Member Senecal. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | nager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and supporting documents on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-23 | le voiced their disapproval of the item. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to continue the item to a future meeting date. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-09 | DA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-09 | cted Energy Weapon (CEW) equipment to the Village of Hamburg, New York, Police Department. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-03-09 | nd, 3. Approving Budget Amendment BA# 26-09-01 to increase the Junior Lifeguard budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 in the amount of$17,500.00. | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-23 | ayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda and rearrange the agenda to consider item L before Item K. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-23 | ent Communication Services; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-23 | Planning Commission's approval of the Minor Use Permit 22-03 until an Environmental Impact Report is prepared and certified for the project. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-23 | m as part of the Nexus Study, adopting the Transportation Impact Development Fee rate amounts, and making a finding of exemption under CEQA. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-09 | yor Landau closed the public hearing. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to continue the item to February 23, 2026. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-09 | S Council Member Senecal pulled item G for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Mayor Landau, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-09 | lan to include one (1) full- time Human Resources Specialist. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-02-09 | t; and, 5. Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve expenses for building repair up to $50,000, in connection with the Project. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | n. Mayor Landau pulled item G for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | renado. Mayor Pro Tern Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 First Quarter Budget update. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | et Amendment BA #26-07-02 in the amount of$85,000. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D, F, and G. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | nce Arenado, and Director of Public Works Lee. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to receive and file the report. I | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | mber Senecal, and Recreation Manager Kelsey. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau, to continue the item to a future meeting. | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | roximately 10%) and inspection services up to $8,000.00 in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of$50,085.19. | Yes | 3-2 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | , 5. Authorizing the City Manager to surplus existing vehicles upon the completion of the new vehicle and equipment purchases and upfitting. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | almick, Council Member Kalmick and City Attorney Ghirelli. Mayor Landau moved, second by Mayor Pro Tern Wong to receive and file the report. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | support to the Committee; and, 8. Directing the City Clerk to post the Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2026-01-26 | f support to the Committee; and, 7. Directing the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and open the application process. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | mber Senecal pulled item F for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | he Main Street Specific Plan Amendment is Inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | one-year terms after its original term for a not -to - exceed amount of $150,000 per additional term; and, 5. Rejecting all other proposals. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | up to two (2) additional one-year terms for a not -to - exceed amount of $50,000 per additional term; and, 3. Rejecting all other proposals. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | uting the OCEA MOU Agreement in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D and F. | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to appoint Susan Perrell to represent District Three on the Planning Commission. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | d directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC on behalf of the City. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | ality Act for the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element Update, and Amendments to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map and Main Street Specific Plan. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High -Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element Implementation Program. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | to establish the Mixed Commercial/Residential High - Density Zone and related development standards (Housing Element Implementation Program) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | g, and read by title only Ordinance 1722 amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Seal Beach (Housing Element Implementation Program) | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-27 | dinance 1723 amending the Main Street Specific Plan to allow residential uses subject to limitations (Housing Element Implementation Program | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | ber Senecal pulled item D for separate consideration. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Kalmick, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | y the Public Works Superintendent in the new bargaining unit. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item D. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | -to-exceed amount of $250,000 for the term; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | o Support Local Amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code Based on Local Climatic, Topographical, and Geological Conditions. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | xecute Amendment 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineer, Inc., on behalf of the City for the Project. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-10-13 | ution 5856; and, 3. Removing the Swim Instructor and Assistant Pool Manager classifications; and, 4. Approving Budget Adjustment #26- 04-01. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-22 | L OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Wong, to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-22 | o Tem Steele that the City Council adopt Resolution 7692 setting forth the City Council's official position in opposition to Proposition 50. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-22 | a duly -noticed public hearing for October 13, 2025, prior to second reading and adoption. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-22 | reement with Butier Engineering, Inc. and Amendment 3 with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering to the October 13, 2025, City Council meeting. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-22 | de pertaining to the cross -connection program; and, 2. Adopt Resolution 7698, adopting the City Cross - Connection Control Management Plan. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | ation. Council Member Senecal pulled item H for comment. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | -Ti Pa Sshed;l and,2. Amending the—Fiscalition The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items D, F, G, and H. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | oang and Interim Director of Community Development Temple. Council Member Wong moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Steele to Ratify the warrants. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | exceed revised contract amount of $191,225; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 1 on behalf of the City. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | l-Time Pay Schedule; and, 2. Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Position Allocation Plan to include one (1) full-time Human Resources Manager. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | o Tern Steele to continue the item to the September 22, 2025 meeting and to request an extension on Covenant Technical Solutions, Inc's bid. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | 10th Street Parking Lots & ADA Ramps, CIP BP2402, ADA improvement Design Option 1 B, and direct staff to proceed with detailed design plans. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-09-08 | rt Land Use Commission and the State Division of Aeronautics, and schedule a public hearing pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 21676. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | Member Senecal pulled item G for separate consideration. Council Member Wong moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | Community Development Smittle. Mayor Pro Tem Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to receive and file the Housing Element Update. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | �tf Cit\/ n , er to execute-Amendment 3-en-behalf-of-the-City The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item G. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | System for a revised total not-to-exceed amount of $35,000; and, 2. Directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 3 on behalf of the City. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | ludes provisions to pay for loans, and include sufficient funding for a full cost of service study with an RFP issued within six (6) months. | No | 2-3 failed | record |
| 2025-08-11 | ancial Consultants, Inc., dated June 17, 2025, as presented to the City Council at this meeting and on file in the office of the City Clerk. | Yes | 5-2 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | ber Senecal pulled items I and L for separate consideration. Council Member Wong Steele moved, second by Mayor Landau to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | he Police Services Manager (PSM) classification. The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items A, H, I and L. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | ouncil Member Senecal moved, second by Council Member Wong to approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on July 14, 2025. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | anager to execute the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | directing the City Manager to execute Amendment 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. on behalf of the City. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-28 | ined in the event of hoarder/breeder animals; and, 6. Authorizing and directing the City Manager or their designee to execute the Agreement. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | Council Member Seneca) pulled item C for separate consideration. Mayor Landau moved, second by Council Member Senecal to approve the agenda. | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | n behalf of the City ........v..a r v.. wv..u.. v■ as.a. vriT The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Item C. | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | extension to expire on June 30, 2026; and, 2. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2 on behalf of the City. | Yes | 4-0 passed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | ber Wong's statement into the record. Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Landau to continue Item D to the July 28, 2025, meeting. | No | 2-2 failed | record |
| 2025-07-14 | meeting. The City Council Senecal accepted City Manager Gallegos' request to continue the item to the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting. | No | 3-1 passed | record |
| 2025-06-23 | ember Senecal pulled item I for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Steele moved, second by Council Member Kalmick to approve the agenda. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-23 | ster e > > e > > 1-2025 ti h J 3A e2026. e erougune The vote below is for the Consent Calendar Items with the exception of Items E, H and I. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-23 | ,535 for a revised not-to-exceed amount of$228,000; and, 2. Authorizing the Interim City Manager, or their designee, to execute Amendment 2. | Yes | 5-0 passed | record |
| 2025-06-23 | rtment to Cross-Connection Control Specialist, and designating this job classification to Grade 17 on the Seal Beach Full-Time Pay Schedule. | Yes | 4-1 passed | record |
† Recorded in the minutes as a unanimous vote with attendance listed; individual positions follow from the unanimous result. All other rows are explicit roll calls from the official record.
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