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Seal Beach approves $20,000 legal services amendment to support billboard negotiations, council urges public outreach

Seal Beach City Council · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a $20,000 amendment to expand specialized legal support for the city's billboard initiative and directed staff to hold public workshops and member briefings before selecting a billboard operator. The amendment is intended to be reimbursed by the eventual operator.

The Seal Beach City Council voted Dec. 8 to increase a special council services agreement with the law firm Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley by $20,000 to provide specialized legal support for a proposed city‑owned billboard initiative.

Management analyst Sean Sabo told the council the amendment would expand the firm’s scope to negotiate lease terms, ensure regulatory compliance and protect the city’s interests…

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