Seal Beach public meetings in 2021

Council Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss real property negotiations regarding an underground utility easement. The Council will also confer with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.

• Negotiation of price and terms for an underground utility easement at 12800 Seal Beach Boulevard
• Conference with legal counsel regarding National Prescription Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2804

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on December 13, 2021, to discuss two items: a requested underground utility easement at city-owned property and existing litigation related to the National Prescription Opioid Litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:01 p.m.

• Held closed session to discuss underground utility easement at 12800 Seal Beach Boulevard (no action reported)
• Held closed session to discuss National Prescription Opioid Litigation, MDL No. 2804 (no action reported)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss remaining in the same congressional district as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. The body is also reviewing several maintenance agreements, transportation project amendments, and a resolution regarding PFAS legislation.

• Resolution 7218 requesting the California Citizens Redistricting Commission keep Seal Beach in the same district as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach
• Two $300,000 maintenance agreements with LEED Electric, Inc. and Baker Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
• Amendment to OCTA I-405 Improvement Project agreement to increase compensation by $370,000
• Acceptance of City Hall Exterior Stairway Rehabilitation project by Noble E&C for $128,845
• Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates for I-405 storm water inspection not to exceed $14,000

The Seal Beach City Council approved a $2.57 million budget amendment for the Tennis Center Improvement Project, funded by ARPA. The Council also reorganized, re-electing Joe Kalmick as Mayor and Mike Varipapa as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the city's inclusion in the same congressional district as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, and introduced an ordinance for mandatory organic waste disposal.

• Approved $2.57M budget amendment for Tennis Center Improvement Project (5-0)
• Re-elected Joe Kalmick as Mayor for 2022 (3-2)
• Elected Mike Varipapa as Mayor Pro Tem for 2022 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 7218 supporting same congressional district as Huntington Beach and Newport Beach (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1692 for mandatory organic waste disposal (SB 1383) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7231 updating user and regulatory fees (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $300K electrical maintenance contracts with LEED Electric and Baker Electric (5-0)
• Appointed subcommittee to review 2020 census data for district boundaries (5-0)

Successor Agency Meeting

The Successor Agency to the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency is meeting to approve previous minutes and a resolution regarding its dissolution. The body is considering notifying the Oversight Board about the disposition of assets.

• Resolution SA 21-03 regarding notification to the Oversight Board on asset disposition and agency dissolution
• Approval of Successor Agency minutes from September 27, 2021

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to approve several professional service agreements and a reimbursement for a school gym floor. The body will also discuss the 2020 Census redistricting process and appoint members to the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation.

• Reimbursement to Los Alamitos Unified School District for McGaugh Elementary gym floor replacement not to exceed $117,789.10
• Amendment to NV5, Inc. agreement for on-call professional inspection services increasing compensation by $225,000
• Agreement with Applied Technology Group, Inc. for SCADA Radios and Antennas in a not-to-exceed amount of $72,963
• Budget amendment of $43,707 for B & B Nurseries, Inc. to install five Coastal Oak trees in Gum Grove Nature Park
• Joint Agreement with the County of Orange for the 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communication System

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of the initial five members to the Board of Directors of the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included several resolutions and agreements, and discussed the redistricting process for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.

• Appointed initial five members to Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation board (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 7213 for McGaugh Elementary gym floor reimbursement up to $117,789.10 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7214 amending NV5, Inc. inspection services contract, increasing compensation by $225,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7215 for joint agreement with County of Orange for 800 MHz communications system (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7216 awarding SCADA radios and antennas contract to Applied Technology Group, Inc. up to $72,963 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7217 for B & B Nurseries, Inc. agreement and budget amendment of $43,707 for Coastal Oak trees (5-0)
• Approved continuing teleconference public meetings per Government Code Section 54953(e) (5-0)
• Discussed redistricting process for federal, state, and local jurisdictions (no action taken)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing two Conditional Use Permits. The body will decide on a residential addition and the establishment of an indoor recreational facility with a cafe.

• Conditional Use Permit 21-4: Interior remodel and 2nd story addition at 255 17th Street
• Conditional Use Permit 21-5: Indoor basketball and volleyball center and restaurant/café with Type 41 alcohol license at 1709 Apollo Court

Special Meeeting of the City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to interview potential applicants. The goal is to select the initial five board members for the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation.

• Interviews for the selection of five initial Board Members to the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation

The City Council held a special meeting to interview 17 applicants for the initial five board seats on the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation. No appointments were made during the meeting; the interviews were conducted and the meeting adjourned without further action.

• Interviewed 17 applicants for the Historic Resources Foundation board (no vote taken)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss a user and regulatory fee study for Community Development and Public Works. The body will also consider several infrastructure projects, vehicle leases, and service contracts.

• Acceptance of Almond Park Lighting Improvements Project for $164,006.83
• Appropriation of $84,700 for leasing 11 vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
• Adoption of 2021 Standard Plans for Water, Sewer, and Street Facilities
• Contract amendment for citywide landscape maintenance with So Cal Land Maintenance, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed $593,181.08
• Employment agreement for Alexa Smittle as Community Development Director

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar and all items on it, including the acceptance of the Almond Park Lighting Improvements Project and the employment agreement for new Community Development Director Alexa Smittle. The council also approved a second amendment to the solid waste handling services agreement with Republic Services and decided to continue holding public meetings by teleconference due to health and safety risks. A study session directed staff to schedule a public hearing on development-related user and regulatory fees.

• Approved consent calendar including Almond Park lighting project acceptance ($164,006.83) (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Community Development Director Alexa Smittle (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to solid waste handling services agreement with Republic Services (5-0)
• Approved continuation of teleconference public meetings per Government Code Section 54953(e) (5-0)
• Directed staff to schedule public hearing on development-related user and regulatory fees (5-0)
• Approved master equity lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for 11 vehicles (5-0)
• Adopted 2021 Standard Plans for water, sewer, and street facilities (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with So Cal Land Maintenance for landscape services (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to review a request for a variance regarding yard setback requirements. The body will consider a staff recommendation to approve the request with conditions.

• Public hearing for Variance 21-1 at 215 1st Street to allow reduced front and side yard setbacks for a hot tub/spa

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss a legal matter. The body is reviewing a request to support a petition for review before the California Supreme Court.

• Discussion of potential initiation of litigation
• Request from San Diego Lifeguard Chief to support Haytasingh v. City of San Diego (Case No. S270451) as amicus curiae

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on October 11, 2021, to discuss one potential case involving a request to support an amicus curiae petition in Haytasingh v. City of San Diego. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Held closed session to confer with legal counsel on potential litigation (one case).
• Discussed a request to support an amicus curiae petition in Haytasingh v. City of San Diego (Supreme Court Case No. S270451).
• Adjourned the closed session at 6:45 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet via teleconference to review routine consent items, including a contract for beach maintenance and a professional services amendment for street improvements. The body will also receive updates on policing and utility billing software.

• Amendment No. 1 with Crew, Inc. for Annual Sand Berm Construction and Removal in the amount of $233,835.75
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rabben/Herman design office, Ltd. for the Main Street Improvements Program (ST2009)
• Resolution 7200 supporting the development of a Veterans Cemetery in Orange County at Gypsum Canyon in Anaheim Hills
• Rejection of all bids for the Annual Slurry Seal Program, CIP O-ST-1
• Community Oriented Policing (COP) Team and Utility Billing Software Implementation updates

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar, which included supporting a veterans cemetery in Orange County, amending the Main Street Improvements Program contract, extending the sand berm construction agreement, and rejecting all bids for the slurry seal program. The council also authorized filing a letter with the California Supreme Court regarding the Haytasingh v. City of San Diego case related to the Lifeguard Department.

• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 7200 supporting veterans cemetery at Gypsum Canyon (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7201 amending Rabben/Herman design office contract for Main Street Improvements Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7202 extending Crew, Inc. sand berm contract by one year for $233,835.75 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7203 rejecting all bids for Annual Slurry Seal Program (5-0)
• Authorized filing letter with California Supreme Court in Haytasingh v. City of San Diego (unanimous)

Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

The Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee will meet via Zoom to receive a project update. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Community Pool Project Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider two permit requests. The body will review a request for a roof height exception and an upgrade to a restaurant's alcohol license.

• Minor Use Permit 21-2: Request to exceed maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches at 84 B Surfside Ave
• Conditional Use Permit 21-3: Request to upgrade to a Type 47 (On-Sale General) alcohol license at 1025 Pacific Coast Highway

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved a Minor Use Permit for a covered roof access structure at 84 Surfside Ave, allowing it to exceed the maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches, and a Conditional Use Permit for Ribeye Restaurant Group at 1025 Pacific Coast Highway to upgrade to a Type 47 alcohol license. Both approvals were made with conditions and are subject to a ten-day appeal period. Commissioner Thomas recused himself from the restaurant vote due to proximity to his residence.

• Approved Minor Use Permit 21-2 for roof access structure at 84 Surfside Ave (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-3 for Ribeye Restaurant Group at 1025 Pacific Coast Highway (4-0, Thomas abstained)
• Approved consent calendar including September 7, 2021 minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss the repeal of a COVID-19 commercial eviction moratorium and updates to city employment agreements. The body will also consider a cooperative agreement for a senior mobility program.

• Urgency Ordinance 1691-U to repeal the emergency moratorium on commercial tenant evictions
• Resolution 7198 approving Cooperative Agreement No. C-1-3253 with Orange County Transportation Authority for Senior Mobility Program
• Resolution 7199 providing a 3.6% salary increase for executive management employees effective July 1, 2021
• Fifth Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement
• Proclamations for Fire Prevention Week and Water Professionals Appreciation Week

The Seal Beach City Council voted unanimously to repeal the local commercial eviction moratorium, adopting Urgency Ordinance 1691-U. It also approved Amendment Number 5 to the City Manager's employment agreement (4-1, with Moore dissenting) and Resolution 7199, granting a 3.6% salary increase to executive management employees effective July 1, 2021. The consent calendar, including the Senior Mobility Program agreement with OCTA, was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda and consent calendar unanimously, including minutes, demands, investment report, and OCTA Senior Mobility Program agreement.
• Adopted Urgency Ordinance 1691-U repealing the commercial eviction moratorium (unanimous).
• Approved Amendment Number 5 to City Manager's Employment Agreement (4-1, Moore opposed).
• Adopted Resolution 7199 approving 3.6% salary increase for executive management employees and other amendments (unanimous).

SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY MATTERS

The Successor Agency to the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency is meeting to request its own formal dissolution. The body will also review treasury demands and previous meeting minutes.

• Resolution SA 21-02 requesting the Orange Countywide Oversight Board to formally dissolve the Successor Agency
• Ratification of demands on City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2021 and 2022
• Approval of Successor Agency minutes from April 26, 2021

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission is meeting via teleconference to conduct routine business. The primary item for discussion is the Zoeter Dog Park.

• Zoeter Dog Park Discussion

Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting

The Seal Beach City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2021 Housing Element Update. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public comment accepted by email or phone. No formal action is scheduled; the agenda includes only the presentation and public communications.

• Presentation on 2021 Housing Element Update

The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint study session on the 2021 Housing Element Update. Staff and a consultant presented the draft, including the sites inventory and next steps, and answered questions. The City Council directed staff to submit the draft Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Directed staff to submit the draft 2021 Housing Element to the State Department of Housing and Community Development for review

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session via teleconference. The body will conduct conferences with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented executive management and the City Manager.

• Conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented executive management
• Conference with labor negotiators for the City Manager

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session via teleconference on September 13, 2021, with all members present. The only agenda item was a conference with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented executive management, with the City Manager and City Attorney as negotiators. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6 p.m.

• Held closed session conference with labor negotiators for unrepresented executive management (no vote recorded)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is considering an urgency ordinance to repeal the commercial eviction moratorium by September 30, 2021, and providing direction on the residential moratorium. The body is also voting on several infrastructure project completions and new equipment purchases.

• Proposed repeal of commercial eviction moratorium by September 30, 2021
• Marina Drive Arterial Street Resurfacing completion: $555,655.90
• City Hall HVAC Replacement Project completion: $336,627.38
• Purchase of water valve turning vehicle: not-to-exceed $205,732.46
• Lampson Avenue Drainage Improvements contract: $187,015.50

The City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to draft an urgency ordinance repealing the commercial eviction moratorium before September 30, 2021, and to provide policy direction on the residential eviction moratorium. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for street resurfacing, HVAC replacement, and a water valve vehicle, and appointed Owen Hughes to the Cable Communications Foundation.

• Directed staff to draft urgency ordinance repealing commercial eviction moratorium (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Owen Hughes to Cable Communications Foundation (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $55,024.28 for network switches (5-0)
• Accepted Marina Drive resurfacing project, $555,655.90 (5-0)
• Accepted City Hall HVAC replacement, $336,627.38 (5-0)
• Awarded Lampson Avenue drainage contract to Wright Construction, $187,015.50 (5-0)
• Received and filed utility accounts audit report (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider two minor use permits for residential modifications. Staff recommends approval for both requests, which involve roof height and interior unit changes.

• Minor Use Permit 21-2: Request for a covered roof access structure to exceed maximum roof height by 4 feet 6 inches at 84 Surfside Ave
• Minor Use Permit 21-3: Request for interior improvements reducing the number of units at 319 10th Street

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved Minor Use Permit 21-3 for interior improvements at 319 10th Street, reducing the number of units in a nonconforming multi-family residence. The approval was unanimous (5-0) via Resolution No. 21-11. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and consent calendar, and a public hearing was continued to October 4, 2021 due to a noticing error.

• Approved Minor Use Permit 21-3 for 319 10th Street (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 7, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Continued public hearing item to October 4, 2021 due to noticing error

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss a potential litigation case and the performance of the City Manager. The session also includes conferences with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager and executive management.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of significant exposure to litigation
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Labor negotiations with the City Manager
• Labor negotiations with executive management

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on August 9, 2021, to discuss one potential litigation case, conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager, and confer with labor negotiators regarding unrepresented city manager and executive management employees. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Held closed session conference on potential litigation (1 case)
• Conducted City Manager performance evaluation
• Conferred with labor negotiators on unrepresented City Manager and Executive Management

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and 'head in' parking regulations. The meeting also includes discussion on the Local Coastal Program and a vehicle lease replacement study session.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1690 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Adoption of Ordinance 1691 regarding 'Head In' Parking regulations
• Easement agreements with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC including up to $6,000 in attorney's fee reimbursement
• Feedback on Local Coastal Program - Land Use Plan
• COVID-19 Funding Update presentation

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including adoption of Ordinance 1690 on accessory dwelling units and acceptance of an easement from Old Ranch Country Club. Item E, the 'head-in' parking ordinance, was pulled for discussion; no action was taken, but the council agreed to revisit it in January 2022. The council also approved five issue items for the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan.

• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance 1690 (ADU regulations) and easement agreements (5-0)
• Deferred action on Ordinance 1691 (head-in parking) — no vote taken
• Approved five issue items for Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is considering updates to municipal codes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and residential flagpoles. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and annual special tax levies for community facilities districts.

• Public hearing for Zone Text Amendment 21-1 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Agreement with NV5, Inc. for Bolsa Chica Water Well Improvements not to exceed $260,375
• Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc. for HVAC services in the amount of $60,598.58
• Agreement with MV Cheng & Associates for temporary finance staff not to exceed $75,000
• Adoption of Ordinance 1689 regarding residential flags and flagpoles

The Seal Beach City Council approved a consent calendar including multiple contracts and agreements, introduced an ADU ordinance, approved a head-in parking exception for beach lots, and approved annual special taxes for three community facilities districts. The council also approved the formation of the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation and received the first ARPA payment of over $2.8 million.

• Approved consent calendar including contracts for building services, water well improvements, HVAC maintenance, and MOUs (5-0)
• Introduced Zone Text Amendment 21-1 and Ordinance 1690 for ADUs, scheduling second reading for Aug 9 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1691 allowing head-in parking exception in beach lots (3-2)
• Approved Resolution 7182 for Heron Pointe special tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7183 for Seal Beach Blvd/Lampson Ave landscape district tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7184 for Pacific Gateway Business Center tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7185 forming Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7177 adding classifications for Financial Analyst, Office Specialist, Recreation Specialist (4-1)

Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

The Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to receive a presentation and update regarding the Community Pool Project. This is a special meeting conducted via Zoom.

• Presentation: Community Pool Project Update

Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session meeting via teleconference. The body will conduct a performance evaluation for the City Manager.

• Public employee performance evaluation: City Manager

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on June 28, 2021, via teleconference. The only action was a closed session discussion of the City Manager's performance evaluation, as permitted by state law. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned without public action.

• Held closed session for City Manager performance evaluation (no public action taken)
• Adjourned the closed session meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending municipal code regarding flags and flagpoles on residential properties. The body is also considering adjustments to bidding thresholds for public works contracts and the City Manager's purchasing authority.

• Proposed Ordinance 1689: Regulations for the placement of flags and flagpoles on residential properties
• Resolution 7171: Adjusting public works bidding threshold and City Manager contract authority to $36,514
• Resolution 7168: Grant application for Sewer Pump Station #35 Improvement Project
• Resolution 7169: Change of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach to Concurrent Legislative Jurisdiction
• Resolution 7170: FY 2021-22 Statement of Investment Policy and Delegation of Authority

The City Council approved the consent calendar, including a grant application for sewer pump station improvements and a resolution supporting a jurisdictional change for Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. It also adopted a resolution adjusting the public works bidding threshold to $36,514 and introduced an ordinance regulating residential flags and flagpoles, with a second reading scheduled for July 26, 2021. No items were removed from the consent calendar, and no public speakers addressed the public hearings.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes, demands, investment report, grant application for Sewer Pump Station #35, and Resolution 7169 supporting Naval Weapons Station jurisdictional change (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7171 adjusting public works bidding threshold and City Manager's contract authority to $36,514 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1689 amending Title 11 for residential flag and flagpole regulations, as amended (5-0)
• Scheduled second reading of Ordinance 1689 for July 26, 2021

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet via teleconference to conduct routine business. The primary item for consideration is an update regarding the Community Pool.

• Community Pool Update

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve three specific employee organizations.

• Conference with Police Officers Association
• Conference with Police Management Association
• Conference with Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on June 14, 2021, to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association, Police Management Association, and Seal Beach Marine Safety Management Association. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with three employee organizations
• Adjourned the closed session at 6:19 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the 2021-22 budget and water management plans. The body is also considering several professional service agreements and public works contracts for city infrastructure.

• Public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
• Public hearing for the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
• Contract with Noble E&C, Inc. for City Hall Exterior Stairway Rehabilitation for $114,700
• Acceptance of FY 2020-2021 Annual Local Paving Program by Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $247,136.24
• Agreement with Holistic System Integration Solutions for Tyler EnerGov software implementation up to $77,000

The City Council adopted Resolution 7167, approving the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, setting the appropriations limit, and reaffirming the cost recovery schedule. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for software implementation, paving, stairway rehabilitation, and parking services, and adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and related resolutions.

• Adopted Resolution 7167 for FY 2021-22 budget and appropriations limit
• Approved consent calendar items A-J, including contracts and resolutions
• Adopted Resolutions 7164-7166 for water management plans
• Approved $49,151 PLHA funds for Leisure World bathroom accessibility
• Awarded $77,000 contract to Holistic System Integration Solutions
• Accepted paving work by Onyx Paving Company for $247,136.24
• Awarded $114,700 stairway rehabilitation contract to Noble E&C, Inc.
• Approved $135,000 parking support services agreement with Dixon Resources

Planning Commission

The Seal Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-2, which updates city regulations for flags and flagpoles on residential properties. The recommendation includes modifications to allow up to two flagpoles per residence and to count temporary flagpoles toward overall sign area. The item will go to the City Council for final approval. The commission also continued a minor use permit for a manufactured home at 152 Riversea Road to the June 21 meeting due to an incorrect hearing notice.

• Recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-2 to City Council (5-0)
• Modified flagpole regulations to allow two flagpoles per residence and include temporary flagpoles in sign area calculation
• Continued Minor Use Permit 21-1 for 152 Riversea Road to June 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including June 7, 2021 minutes (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to conduct a budget workshop. The body will discuss the proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget and a 5-year forecast.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Program Budget
• Discussion of 5-Year Forecast
• Review of Community Budget Survey Results

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-22 operating budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Staff presented a balanced budget that includes $750,000 in CIP projects funded by estimated revenues rather than General Fund reserves, and a new Information Technology Internal Service Fund. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and clarification.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2021-22 operating budget and CIP (no vote)
• Discussed 5-Year CIP Program and draft 5-year financial forecast (no vote)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve the Police Officers Association and the Police Management Association.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding the Police Officers Association
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding the Police Management Association

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on May 24, 2021, via teleconference. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was convening a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association and Police Management Association. The meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Held closed session on labor negotiations with police associations (no action taken)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several professional services agreements for senior transportation, roadway safety, and sewer improvements. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Senior Transportation Services contracts with Cabco Yellow Inc. ($180,000) and Parking Concepts, Inc. ($420,000)
• City Yard Roofing Project agreement with Garland/DBS, Inc. for $177,644
• Local Roadway Safety Plan agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $49,877.19
• Project management for Sewer Pump Station #35 and 6th Street Alley projects with Ardurra Group, Inc. for $154,800
• Public hearing for Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 assessments for FY 2021-2022

The Seal Beach City Council approved two professional services agreements for senior transportation services, totaling $600,000 over three years, with options to extend. The council also approved a consent calendar including contracts for a roadway safety plan, roofing project, sewer improvements, and other services. A public hearing confirmed the street lighting assessment district for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Approved senior transportation contracts with Cabco Yellow ($180,000) and Parking Concepts ($420,000) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Kimley-Horn roadway safety plan ($49,877.19)
• Approved Garland/DBS roofing contract ($177,644) with budget amendment ($198,000)
• Approved Ardurra Group sewer project management ($154,800)
• Approved Environmental Compliance Inspection Services FOG inspection contract ($36,330)
• Approved Sagecrest Planning extension ($75,000)
• Approved T.E. Roberts water meter vault replacements ($58,998)
• Confirmed Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2021-2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to consider a permit for a hydrogen fuel dispensing facility and an amendment to citywide zoning text regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

• Conditional Use Permit 20-4 for a hydrogen fuel dispensing facility at 13980 Seal Beach Boulevard
• Zone Text Amendment 21-1 to update Title 11 of the Municipal Code regarding ADUs in all Residential and Mixed-Use Zones

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a hydrogen fuel dispensing facility at an existing gas station, and recommended approval of an ADU ordinance amendment to the City Council. Both items passed with votes of 5-0 and 4-1 respectively.

• Approved CUP 20-4 for hydrogen fuel facility at 13980 Seal Beach Blvd (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Zone Text Amendment 21-1 for ADU code changes (4-1)

Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting via teleconference for a budget workshop. The body will discuss the proposed Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 operating budget, which is balanced using available fund balance from prior surpluses and includes funding for deferred maintenance, technology replacement, and general fund CIP projects without using reserves. Department heads presented supplemental budget recommendations, and council members asked questions and offered comments. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the workshop.

• Reviewed draft FY 2021-2022 operating budget (no vote)
• Discussed supplemental budget recommendations from Community Development, Public Works, and Police departments (no vote)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet via teleconference to discuss community services and recreation. The primary scheduled matter involves receiving and filing an update regarding Gum Grove Nature Park.

• Gum Grove Nature Park Update

Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee

The Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee is meeting via teleconference to review a specific item. The body will consider the Sites Inventory List to be included in the city's Housing Element Update.

• Consideration of the Sites Inventory List for the City’s Housing Element Update

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss beach nourishment and infrastructure contracts. The body will consider requesting that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fund Stage 13 of the Surfside-Sunset Beach Nourishment Project.

• Request for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund Surfside-Sunset Beach Nourishment Project Stage 13
• Professional services agreement with MCM Management Company for $300,000 for water resources and infrastructure management
• Professional services agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects for $300,000 for architectural services
• MOU with Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority for watermain lining with reimbursements up to $1,910 per week
• Annual levy of the street lighting assessment with no projected increase for Fiscal Year 2021-2022

The Seal Beach City Council approved a resolution requesting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fund and proceed with the Surfside-Sunset Beach Nourishment Project Stage 13. They also approved the annual street lighting assessment levy with no increase, and approved the consent calendar including several professional services agreements. The meeting was held via teleconference and adjourned in memory of Julia Bogany.

• Adopted Resolution 7144 requesting Army Corps fund Stage 13 beach nourishment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 7145-7147 for street lighting assessment, no increase (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including MOU with Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract with MCM Management for water services (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Gillis + Panichapan Architects (5-0)
• Approved special legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (5-0)

Successor Agency

The Successor Agency is meeting to approve the redemption and defeasance of the Seal Beach Mobilehome Park Project Series 2000A Revenue Bonds. The body will also review previous meeting minutes and treasury demands.

• Resolution SA 21-01: Approval of Escrow Agreement and Termination of Regulatory Agreement for Mobilehome Park Revenue Bonds Series 2000A
• Approval of Successor Agency minutes from December 14, 2020
• Ratification of Fiscal Year 2021 demands on City Treasury

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to review a request for a Conditional Use Permit. The body will consider a staff recommendation to approve the permit for a medical and chiropractic office.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 21-1) for a 3,000 square foot medical/chiropractic office at 2365 Seal Beach Boulevard #101-102

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 21-1 for a 3,000-square-foot medical/chiropractic office at 2365 Seal Beach Boulevard #101-102, with conditions, via Resolution No. 21-5. The vote was unanimous (5-0). The item has a ten-day appeal period. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting was procedural or informational.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 21-1 for medical/chiropractic office at 2365 Seal Beach Blvd #101-102 (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session via teleconference. The body will hold a conference with labor negotiators regarding the Police Officers Association and the Police Management Association.

• Conference with labor negotiators for the Police Officers Association
• Conference with labor negotiators for the Police Management Association

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session via teleconference on April 12, 2021, with all members present. The only agenda item was a conference with the city's labor negotiators regarding employee organizations representing the Police Officers Association and Police Management Association. No decisions or actions were reported from the closed session, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Held closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding police employee organizations
• Adjourned the closed session meeting

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including infrastructure project completions and service agreement extensions. The meeting also includes a new business item regarding a budget amendment to increase general fund appropriations for utility costs.

• $300,000 asphalt maintenance contracts with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. and Hardy & Harper, Inc.
• $59,900 Navy Reservoir External Cathodic Protection System Improvements contract with J&L Constructors, Inc.
• $505,882 Marina Drive arterial street resurfacing project agreement with Sialic Contractors Corporation dba Shawnan
• Resolution 7130 denouncing stigmatization, racism, hate, and xenophobia against the AAPI community
• Budget amendment to increase appropriations for water, sewer, street sweeping, and tree trimming costs

The Seal Beach City Council met via teleconference and approved the agenda and consent calendar as a single block, with no items removed or debated. The consent calendar included a resolution denouncing racism and xenophobia against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, contract extensions for towing services, and several public works agreements for paving, cathodic protection, and other projects. The council also approved a budget amendment to cover utility costs for city accounts and repay prior years' utility expenses.

Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee

The Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee is meeting via teleconference to review a presentation. The primary focus is the consideration of the Sites Inventory List for the city's Housing Element Update.

• Consideration of the Sites Inventory List for the City’s Housing Element Update

Strategic Planning Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to review progress on March 2020 strategic objectives. Members aim to reach a consensus on goals through June 2022 and provide direction on several capital projects.

• Review of March 2020 strategic objectives progress
• Consensus on strategic objectives through June 2022
• Direction on process for several capital projects
• Review of Council Member priorities for FY 2021-22

The City Council held a special strategic planning workshop via teleconference, facilitated by Management Partners. The workshop reviewed progress on March 2020 objectives, reached consensus on strategic goals for FY 2021-22, and discussed direction on several capital projects. No formal votes or binding decisions were recorded; the meeting was a discussion and direction-setting session.

• Reviewed progress on March 2020 strategic objectives
• Reached consensus on strategic objectives through June 2022
• Discussed direction on process for several capital projects

Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB)

The Environmental Quality Control Board will review an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration regarding a conditional use permit. The proposal involves installing a new hydrogen fueling facility at an existing gasoline station and convenience store.

• Review of IS/MND for a new hydrogen fueling facility at 13980 Seal Beach Boulevard

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to review a COVID-19 local emergency and establish an Ad-Hoc Committee for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The body is also considering several consent calendar items including utility rate studies and infrastructure projects.

• Establishment of an Ad-Hoc Committee to review Housing Element Sites Inventory
• Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $255,000 for the FY2020-2021 Annual Local Paving Program
• Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for $379,105 for Lampson Well Treatment Analysis
• Purchase and installation of fixed automated license plate readers from Vigilant Solutions and Metro RF
• Fire hydrant relocation at Seal Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway by Cedro Construction, Inc. for $44,756

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $255,000 paving contract and several professional services agreements, and separately approved the purchase and installation of fixed automated license plate readers by Vigilant Solutions and Metro RF. The council also formed an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the housing element sites inventory, appointing two council members and two planning commissioners. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including $255,000 paving contract with Onyx Paving (5-0)
• Approved purchase/installation of automated license plate readers with Vigilant Solutions and Metro RF (5-0)
• Formed Ad-Hoc Committee for Housing Element sites inventory review (5-0)
• Approved $44,756 fire hydrant relocation completion (consent)
• Approved $379,105 amendment for Lampson Well Treatment Analysis (consent)
• Approved 3-year print/mail services agreement with InfoSend (consent)
• Approved 5-year financial advisory services agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp (consent)
• Approved MOA with Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to expand an existing restaurant. The proposal includes constructing a 223 square foot enclosed hallway to connect the dining room and restrooms.

• Conditional Use Permit 20-7: Expansion of restaurant at 2900 Westminster Avenue
• Construction of a 223 square foot enclosed hallway

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 20-7, allowing the expansion of an existing restaurant at 2900 Westminster Avenue by constructing a 223-square-foot enclosed hallway to connect the dining room and restrooms. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 21-04 passed unanimously. The commission also appointed Chair Miller and Commissioner Campbell to the Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 20-7 for a 223 sq ft enclosed hallway at 2900 Westminster Avenue (Resolution No. 21-04).
• Appointed Chair Miller and Commissioner Campbell to the Housing Element Ad Hoc Committee.
• Approved the agenda as rearranged to hear the public hearing before new business.
• Approved the consent calendar, including the February 16, 2021 minutes with corrections.

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to review COVID-19 emergency status and police technology. The body will consider several consent calendar items including sewer charge amendments and budget updates.

• Awarding $300,000 each to T.E. Roberts, Inc., Valverde Construction, Inc., and W.A. Rasic Construction Company, Inc. for on-call utility repair services
• Adoption of Ordinance 1688 amending sewer charges in the Municipal Code
• Acceptance of FY 2019-2020 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program (CIP ST2003) by All American Asphalt for $208,785.40
• Opposition to Senate Bill 9 regarding housing development and urban lot splits
• Approval of Mid-Year Budget Amendment 21-09-01 and updated Junior Lifeguard Program fees

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included adopting Ordinance 1688 amending sewer charges, accepting the FY 2019-2020 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program, awarding three on-call utility maintenance contracts, opposing Senate Bill 9, and approving mid-year budget amendments. The meeting was held via teleconference and included no public hearings or new business.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1688 amending sewer charges (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2019-2020 Arterial Street Resurfacing Program, CIP ST2003 (5-0)
• Awarded three on-call utility maintenance contracts at $300,000 each (5-0)
• Opposed Senate Bill 9 (5-0)
• Approved Mid-Year Budget Amendment 21-09-01 and amended junior lifeguard fees (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint special meeting via teleconference. The body will conduct a study session regarding the 2021 Housing Element Update.

• Study Session: 2021 Housing Element Update

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission is meeting via teleconference to discuss potential projects for the city's centennial. The body will also review the possibility of adding a dog park in the Old Town area.

• Discussion of potential centennial projects
• Discussion of adding a dog park in the Old Town area

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss public facility security and labor negotiations. The session includes conferences with the Chief of Police, City Attorney, and labor negotiators.

• Conference regarding COVID-19 threats to public facilities and essential services
• Labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association
• Labor negotiations with the Police Management Association
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of significant exposure to litigation

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on February 22, 2021, via teleconference. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council discussed potential COVID-19 security threats, labor negotiations with police associations, and one potential litigation case. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

• Held closed session discussion on COVID-19 security threats (no action)
• Held closed session labor negotiation conference with police associations (no action)
• Held closed session legal counsel conference on one potential litigation case (no action)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a COVID-19 local emergency review and a mid-year budget review. A public hearing is scheduled regarding proposed municipal water and sewer rate changes effective May 1, 2021.

• Public Hearing: Water Rate and Wastewater Rate Adjustments
• Acceptance of FY 2020-2021 Annual Slurry Seal Program by All American Asphalt for $212,895.67
• Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Local Coastal Program preparation up to $117,213
• Adoption of Resolution 7111 regarding the Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update

The City Council approved new water rates (Resolution 7114) and sewer charges (Resolution 7115) effective May 1, 2021, and introduced Ordinance 1688 amending sewer rate provisions. The votes were 4-1 for water rates and the ordinance, with Council Member Moore dissenting, and 5-0 for sewer charges. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a slurry seal program acceptance and a professional services agreement for the Local Coastal Program.

• Adopted Resolution 7114 setting municipal water rates effective May 1, 2021 (4-1, Moore no)
• Introduced Ordinance 1688 amending sewer rate code section 9.30.130.020 (4-1, Moore no)
• Adopted Resolution 7115 setting sewer charges effective May 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 7111 (Conflict of Interest Code update), Resolution 7112 (slurry seal program acceptance, $212,895.67), and Resolution 7113 (Michael Baker International agreement, $117,213)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021 meeting
• Ratified demands on city treasury for February 22, 2021
• Received and filed monthly investment report for January 31, 2021

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to review a conditional use permit for a vacant restaurant building. The body will consider a request to divide the building into three separate restaurant uses with outdoor patio dining areas.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 20-6) at 12380 Seal Beach Boulevard for three outdoor patio dining areas
• Staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 21-3 approving CUP 20-6 with conditions
• Approval of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 20-6 for 12380 Seal Beach Boulevard, allowing three outdoor patio dining areas in a vacant restaurant building to be divided into three restaurant uses. The approval was unanimous (5-0) via Resolution No. 21-3. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approval of the agenda and consent calendar.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including January 19, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 21-3 for Conditional Use Permit 20-6 at 12380 Seal Beach Boulevard (5-0)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss potential security threats to public facilities and services caused by COVID-19. The body will also hold conferences with labor negotiators regarding the Police Officers Association and Police Management Association.

• Conference with Chief of Police and City Attorney regarding COVID-19 security threats to public facilities
• Labor negotiations with the Police Officers Association
• Labor negotiations with the Police Management Association

The City Council met in closed session via teleconference. They discussed potential threats to public facilities and essential services from COVID-19, and held a labor negotiation conference with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager regarding the Police Officers Association and Police Management Association. No decisions were made in open session; the meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

• Held closed session discussion on COVID-19 security threats (no action taken)
• Held closed session labor negotiation with police employee organizations (no action taken)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review a request to authorize the City Manager to execute a software agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. The action includes budget amendments for citywide financial and land management software implementation and subscription costs.

• Resolution 7110: Budget amendment BA 21-08-01 to increase CIP budget for Project BG1504 by $64,722
• Budget amendment to increase operating budget by $114,234 for Tyler Technologies, Inc. subscription costs
• Software as a Service agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Incode Financial and Energov Land Management software
• Information on the 46th Annual Americana Awards
• Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency Review

The Seal Beach City Council approved a software-as-a-service agreement with Tyler Technologies for financial and land management software, including a budget amendment. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included meeting minutes and demands on the city treasury. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 7110 approving Tyler Technologies SaaS agreement and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including January 25, 2021 minutes and February 8, 2021 demands on treasury (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission is meeting via teleconference to review routine items and staff reports. The primary scheduled matter is a discussion regarding expenditures and projects for the city's centennial.

• Discussion of potential centennial projects and expenditure update

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to discuss security threats to public facilities and services caused by COVID-19. The body will also confer with legal counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case.

• Conference with Chief of Police and City Attorney on COVID-19 security threats to public facilities
• Conference with Legal Counsel regarding the initiation of one potential litigation case

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session via teleconference on January 25, 2021. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council discussed potential threats to public facilities from COVID-19 and one potential litigation case. The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Held closed session on COVID-19 security threats (unanimous attendance)
• Held closed session on potential litigation (one case)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to review routine consent items. Key actions include approving engineering services for traffic signals and distributing economic relief funds to local businesses.

• Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for Seal Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization (CIP ST2109) not to exceed $332,030
• Distribution of $77,000 in economic relief funding from the County of Orange for the Seal Beach Small Business Relief Grant Program
• Termination of the October 1, 2015 agreement with Seal Beach Historical Society for the 'Red Car' museum location, effective February 28, 2021
• Resolution 7107 to execute a Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for FY 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
• Seal Beach COVID-19 Local Emergency Review

The Seal Beach City Council approved a professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for the Seal Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization project (CIP ST2109) at a not-to-exceed amount of $332,030, with authorization for amendments up to $35,000. The council also approved the consent calendar, including $77,000 in additional funding for the Small Business Relief Grant Program and termination of the agreement with the Seal Beach Historical Society for the Red Car museum. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved $332,030 professional services agreement with Michael Baker International for traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement amendments up to $35,000 for the project
• Approved $77,000 in economic relief funding for small businesses from County of Orange (5-0)
• Authorized termination of agreement with Seal Beach Historical Society for Red Car museum effective February 28, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7107 for Homeland Security Grant Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Ratified demands on City Treasury for FY 2021 (5-0)
• Received and filed monthly investment report and authorized contracts report (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to elect new leadership for 2021 and hold public hearings on two residential permits. Staff recommends approval for both requests, which involve nonconforming setbacks and additions.

• Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2021
• CUP20-5: Request for 106 square feet of habitable space and remodel at 7 Pacific Avenue
• MUP 20-10: Request for a 336 square foot second floor deck at 115 3rd Street

The Seal Beach Planning Commission approved two use permits: a Conditional Use Permit for a 106 sq ft addition and remodel at C7 Pacific Avenue, and a Minor Use Permit for a 336 sq ft second-floor deck at 115 3rd Street. Both approvals were unanimous. The commission also reorganized, electing Steve Miller as Chairperson and Ronde Winkler as Vice Chairperson for 2021.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 20-5 for 106 sq ft addition at C7 Pacific Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Minor Use Permit 20-10 for 336 sq ft deck at 115 3rd Street (5-0)
• Elected Steve Miller as Chairperson for 2021 (5-0)
• Elected Ronde Winkler as Vice Chairperson for 2021 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including December 7, 2020 minutes (5-0)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session via teleconference. The body will confer with the Chief of Police and City Attorney regarding security threats to public facilities and essential services posed by the COVID-19 virus.

• Conference with Chief of Police and City Attorney regarding security of public facilities and essential public services

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session via teleconference on January 11, 2021. The only agenda item was a conference with the Chief of Police and City Attorney regarding potential threats to public facilities and essential services from COVID-19, under Government Code Section 54957(a). No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Held closed session discussion on COVID-19 security threats (no action reported)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to review a COVID-19 local emergency and act on several consent items. The body will consider contracts for traffic signals, water system repairs, and a police vehicle replacement.

• Public works agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for $241,658 for Traffic Signal Modification Project
• Emergency water system repairs at Almond Avenue and Daffodil Circle by Valverde Construction, Inc. for $56,397.60
• Purchase and up-fitting of Police Pursuit Vehicle #14 for $58,003
• Grant application for Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail Development Park via Proposition 68
• Permit to remove three eucalyptus trees and plant six new ones for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project

The City Council approved a consent calendar with several routine items and separately approved a Proposition 68 grant application for the Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail Development Park. They also approved a eucalyptus tree permit for the Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda and consent calendar items A-H and J (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7105 authorizing Prop 68 grant application for Westminster Avenue Linear Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7099 for eucalyptus tree removal and replacement for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane project (5-0)
• Approved $241,658 public works agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data for traffic signal project (consent)
• Approved $56,397.60 emergency water system repair contract with Valverde Construction (consent)
• Approved $58,003 for police pursuit vehicle replacement (consent)