Seal Beach public meetings in 2022

Adjourned Regular Meeting

The Seal Beach City Council will hold a second reading and vote to adopt Ordinance 1702, which amends the municipal code to align mailed-ballot election regulations with state law and adds pre-election campaign reporting for run-off elections. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items, public oral communications, and adjournment to January 9, 2023.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1702 to align mailed-ballot election regulations with state law
• Ordinance 1702 also provides for pre-election campaign reporting for municipal run-off elections
• Public oral communications period (5 minutes per speaker)
• Consent calendar for routine items enacted by a single motion
• Adjournment to January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. for possible closed session

The City Council approved the agenda and adopted Ordinance 1702. This ordinance amends the Seal Beach Municipal Code regarding mailed-ballot election regulations and pre-election campaign reporting for municipal run-off elections.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1702 regarding mailed-ballot election regulations and campaign reporting (5-0)

Special Meeting Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will receive an update on McGaugh Pool programming and operations. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and public comment periods.

• Update on McGaugh Pool Programming and Operations

Council Closed Session

The Seal Beach City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Orange County Employees Association. The City Manager will serve as the negotiator. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator regarding Orange County Employees Association

The City Council met in closed session to confer with the City Manager regarding the Orange County Employees Association. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Held closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Orange County Employees Association

City Council Meeting

The City Council will declare the results of the November 8, 2022 election, swear in District One winner Joe Kalmick, and confirm run-off elections in Districts 3 and 5 for January 31, 2023. They will also hold a public hearing on adopting the 2022 California Building Codes and consider ending the temporary parklet program. Consent items include a $98,496 design contract for Pump Station No. 35 improvements and a $32,424 sidewalk repair contract amendment.

• Declare election results and swear in Council Member Joe Kalmick (District One)
• Confirm run-off elections in Districts 3 and 5 on January 31, 2023
• Public hearing on adopting 2022 California Building Codes (Ordinance 1700)
• Award $98,496 professional design contract to AKM Consulting Engineers for Pump Station No. 35 improvements
• Approve $32,424 amendment to Precision Concrete Cutting for sidewalk trip hazard removal

The City Council certified the November 8, 2022 election results and scheduled run-off elections for Districts 3 and 5. The Council also adopted the 2022 California Building Codes and voted to conclude the temporary parklet program.

• Certified Nov 8, 2022 election results and swore in Joe Kalmick (5-0)
• Scheduled District 3 and 5 run-off elections for Jan 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $98,496 design contract with AKM Consulting Engineers for Pump Station No. 35 (5-0)
• Approved $32,424 contract increase for Southern California Precision Concrete for sidewalk services (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Meals on Wheels OC for senior nutrition services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1700 incorporating 2022 California Building and Fire Codes (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1702 to align mailed-ballot election regulations with state law (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7353 concluding the temporary parklet program (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Minor Use Permit for a single-family residence. The request involves constructing a detached two-car garage and an open roof deck.

• Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-6) for 225 10th Street: construction of a detached two-car garage and an open roof deck

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2022 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes with local amendments. The consent calendar includes approving up to $45,200 for water meter vault relocation, a $121,665 increase for pier improvement project management, and $35,000 for additional temporary staffing.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 1700 updating the Seal Beach Municipal Code to adopt 2022 California building codes
• Authorizing up to $45,200 to Valverde Construction for water meter vault relocation
• Approving Amendment No. 1 with Anser Advisory Management for pier improvement project management, increasing compensation by $121,665 to $160,465
• Approving $35,000 additional temporary staffing services from Sagecrest Planning + Environmental
• Recognition of Police Chief Gonshak and proclamation of Family Court Awareness Month

The City Council approved several professional services agreements for pier improvements, water meter relocation, and temporary staffing. A proposed ordinance to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes was continued to the December 12 meeting.

• Approved $45,200 for Valverde Construction, Inc. for water meter vault relocation (5-0)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for additional work requests for water meter vault relocation (5-0)
• Approved $121,665 increase for Anser Advisory Management, LLC for pier improvement project management (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 increase for Sagecrest Planning + Environmental, Inc. for temporary staffing (5-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 City Council minutes (5-0)
• Ratified November 14, 2022 demands on City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2023 (5-0)
• Continued adoption of Ordinance 1700 regarding 2022 California Building Codes to December 12, 2022 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zone Text Amendment 22-3, which would amend the city code regarding short-term rentals, and will consider recommending approval to the City Council. The Commission will also hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-8) to allow beer and wine sales at a restaurant at 237 Main Street. Both items are scheduled as public hearings.

• Zone Text Amendment 22-3: amending Section 11.4.05.135 of the Municipal Code regarding Short Term Rentals (citywide)
• Conditional Use Permit 22-8: allowing beer and wine sales (ABC Type 41 license) for on-site consumption at an existing restaurant at 237 Main Street
• Approval of the October 3, 2022 Planning Commission minutes (Consent Calendar)

Recreation & Parks Commission

The commission will hear a staff update on summer 2022 programs and events. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine items and public comment periods.

• Summer 2022 Programs and Events Updates (staff report, no action)

Council Closed Session

The Seal Beach City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Orange County Employees Association, Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association, and Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator (City Manager) regarding three employee organizations

The City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Orange County Employees Association, Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association, and Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association. No decisions were made public; the session was procedural only.

• Held closed session for labor negotiations with three employee organizations

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the 2022 California Building Codes and finalizing an ordinance on accessory dwelling units. A janitorial contract worth up to $243,259 annually and a grant for Operation Stonegarden are also on the consent calendar.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1699 amending accessory dwelling unit regulations
• Introduction of Ordinance 1700 to adopt 2022 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Codes
• Awarding janitorial services contract to Base Hill, Inc. for up to $243,259.94 per year
• Approving a quitclaim deed and temporary construction easement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC
• Authorizing agreement for FY 2021 Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security Grant

The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included adopting Ordinance 1699 updating Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations, and introduced Ordinance 1700 to adopt the 2022 California Building Codes with local amendments. A janitorial services contract was awarded to Base Hill, Inc. for up to $243,259.94 annually. No public hearings or unfinished business were conducted.

• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance 1699 updating ADU regulations (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1700 adopting 2022 California Building Codes with local amendments (5-0)
• Awarded janitorial services contract to Base Hill, Inc. up to $243,259.94 annually (5-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed and temporary construction easement with Old Ranch Country Club (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7343 updating Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Authorized agreement for FY2021 Operation Stonegarden Homeland Security Grant (5-0)
• Approved demands on City Treasury and monthly investment report (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 10, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Special Environmental Quality Control Board Meeting

The Environmental Quality Control Board will consider an Initial Study/Negative Declaration for a project involving a fueling station demolition. The proposed development includes a new service station and a 1,200 square foot mini market. The Board will also elect a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022.

• Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
• Review of Initial Study/Negative Declaration for CUP 19-07, VAR 22-01, zone change, and general plan amendment
• Proposed demolition of existing fueling station and surface parking lot
• Proposed development of a new service station and 1,200 square foot mini market

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending municipal code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. The body is also considering the allocation of $5.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for public safety services.

• Public hearing for Zone Text Amendment 22-2 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units
• Acceptance of $5,716,312 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for public safety
• Public works agreement with General Pump Company, Inc. for Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation for $613,055
• Public works agreement with Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for Lampson Avenue Fiber for $386,979
• Purchase of one beach trash collection vehicle for $165,549

The City Council voted 4-1 to accept $5,716,312 in federal ARPA funds for public safety services, approved a budget amendment shifting Tennis and Pickleball Center CIP funding, and allocated $3,116,312 to the General Fund assigned balance. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend ADU rules consistent with state law, approved a 5% pay increase for part-time marine safety employees, and awarded several public works contracts.

• Accepted $5,716,312 in ARPA funds for public safety services (4-1, Varipapa abstained)
• Introduced Zone Text Amendment 22-2 and Ordinance 1699 for ADU regulations (4-1, Varipapa abstained)
• Approved 5% pay increase for part-time marine safety employees (4-1, Varipapa abstained)
• Approved $60,795 agreement with MRS Environmental for solar study at Hellman Ranch (consent)
• Authorized $165,549 purchase of beach trash collection vehicle (consent)
• Awarded $386,979 fiber design contract to Crosstown Electrical and Data (consent)
• Awarded $613,055 well rehabilitation contract to General Pump Company (consent)
• Approved minutes of September 20 and September 26, 2022 meetings (consent)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to confer with real property negotiators. The discussion concerns the price and terms of an underground utility easement.

• Negotiations with Frontier Communications/OCTA regarding underground utility easements at APN 217-371-09 and APN 217-361-03

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on October 10, 2022, to discuss price and terms for an underground utility easement at two assessor parcels. No decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned without public action.

• Held closed session conference with real property negotiator (no public action taken)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. The body will consider a drive-through expansion for a fast food restaurant and a variance for a residential addition on a nonconforming lot.

• CUP 22-6: Request to expand drive-through from one to two lanes and add two canopy structures at 12101 Seal Beach Boulevard (Chick-Fil-A)
• CUP 22-7: Request for interior remodel and addition to a residence at 441 Central Avenue
• VAR 22-1: Request to reduce rear and side yard setbacks for the property at 441 Central Avenue

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet to discuss scheduled matters and receive staff reports. The primary agenda item is an update on current park projects.

• Update on Park Projects

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including service agreements and donations. The council is also scheduled to discuss a resolution regarding short term rentals.

• Agreement with Surfside Colony, Ltd. for beach cleaning and maintenance at an estimated $43,600 annually
• Acceptance of a $10,242 donation from Watson & Associates for Eisenhower Park tree maintenance
• Professional services agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for software support
• Resolution 7334 regarding the suspension of enforcement for Municipal Code Section 11.4.05.135 (Short Term Rentals)

The City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 7334, suspending enforcement of Municipal Code Section 11.4.05.135 regarding short-term rentals. The consent calendar was approved, including agreements for beach cleaning, tree maintenance donations, and software support. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 7334 suspending enforcement of short-term rental code (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including beach cleaning agreement with Surfside Colony Ltd. ($43,600/year)
• Accepted $10,242 donation from Watson & Associates for Eisenhower Park tree maintenance
• Approved Laserfiche Avante software support agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions ($38,530 first year, $24,500 years 2-5)

Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to confer with labor negotiators. This meeting involves discussions regarding several employee organizations.

• Conference with labor negotiator regarding Orange County Employees Association
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association

The Seal Beach City Council held a closed session on September 26, 2022, to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. No public communications were received. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. No decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session under Government Code § 54957.6 for labor negotiations with Orange County Employees Association, Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association, and Mid-Management and Confidential Employees Association

Strategic Planning Meeting

The City Council held a special strategic planning workshop facilitated by Management Partners. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the session focused on reviewing accomplishments, challenges, and establishing top priorities for FY 2022-23.

• No formal decisions, votes, or approvals recorded; workshop was purely discussion and priority-setting

Special Meeting of the Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two minor use permit requests for residential alterations and an addition. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding citywide changes to the municipal code concerning accessory dwelling units.

• Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-4) for interior and exterior alterations at 1101 Ocean Avenue
• Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-5) for a second-story cabana addition at 71 Riversea Road
• Zone Text Amendment 22-2 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs)

Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

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

• Community Pool Project Update

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel. The session includes discussions on pending and potential litigation.

• Pending litigation: City of Seal Beach v. California Resources Corporation, et al. (Case No. 37-2021-00023791-CU-MC-CTL)
• Discussion of one potential case involving significant exposure to litigation

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on September 12, 2022, to confer with legal counsel regarding one pending lawsuit and one potential case. No decisions were reported; the meeting was adjourned without any public action.

• No decisions were made in open session; the council discussed two legal matters in closed session.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to establish updated user and regulatory fees, charges, rates, and fines. The body will also consider several professional service agreements for city infrastructure and recreation projects.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution 7330 updating the City Cost Recovery Schedule for fees and fines
• Proposed $220,971.50 agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvement Project
• Adoption of Ordinance 1696 regarding side yard setbacks in the Residential Low Density (RLD-9) Zone on Ocean Avenue
• Proposed $43,202 compensation increase for Richard C. Slade & Associates, LLC for Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation
• Discussion of options for extending the Parklet Program

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 7330 updating user and regulatory fees, charges, rates, and fines. Council also discussed the parklet program and directed staff to develop a more permanent structured program, appointing Mayor Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa to an ad-hoc committee. All consent calendar items were approved unanimously, including a $220,971.50 contract for the Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvement Project.

• Adopted Resolution 7330 updating cost recovery fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved $220,971.50 professional services agreement with Z&K Consultants for Tennis and Pickleball Center project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1696 allowing side yard projections in RLD-9 zone along Gold Coast (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7326 for Homeland Security Grant Program agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7328 for Lampson Well Treatment System exemption agreement with Orange County Water District (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Richard C. Slade & Associates contract for Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, increasing compensation by $43,202 (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring back recommendations for a permanent parklet program; appointed Mayor Kalmick and Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa to ad-hoc committee
• Approved minutes of August 8 and August 29, 2022 meetings (5-0)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element. The council is considering adopting Resolution 7324 to address a determination by the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission.

• Public hearing and consideration of Resolution 7324 regarding the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element
• Resolution finding the Housing Element consistent with the State Aeronautics Act
• Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination regarding the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan

The City Council adopted Resolution 7324, finding that the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element is consistent with the State Aeronautics Act and overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that it was inconsistent with the 2017 Airport Environs Land Use Plan. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Sustarsic opposed.

• Adopted Resolution 7324 overruling Airport Land Use Commission's inconsistency finding on Housing Element (4-1)

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss pending litigation and hold conferences with labor negotiators. The meeting is being conducted via Zoom and teleconference due to COVID-19 exposures within the city organization.

• Pending litigation: City of Seal Beach v. California Resources Corporation, et al. (Case No. 37-2021-00023791-CU-MC-CTL)
• Labor negotiations with Orange County Employees Association
• Labor negotiations with Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association

The City Council met in closed session to discuss pending litigation against California Resources Corporation and to confer with the city manager as labor negotiator regarding employee organizations. No public decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.

• Held closed session on pending litigation (City of Seal Beach v. California Resources Corporation)
• Held closed session on labor negotiations with Orange County Employees Association and Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a public hearing on the city's Housing Element and a proposed zoning text amendment for Ocean Avenue. Other business includes repealing the local residential eviction moratorium and approving funding for the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation.

• Public hearing regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element
• Zone Text Amendment for Residential Low Density (RLD-9) along Ocean Avenue
• Repeal of the local residential eviction moratorium (Ordinance 1697-U)
• $10,000 funding allocation to Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation
• $85,813 plus $10,000 for Seal Beach Boulevard at North Gate Road Improvement Project

The City Council voted unanimously to repeal the local residential eviction moratorium tied to COVID-19 financial hardships, adopting Ordinance 1697-U. It also approved a zone text amendment for the Gold Coast area, a $10,000 grant to the Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation, and continued a housing element consistency hearing to August 29. The consent calendar was approved as recommended.

• Adopted Ordinance 1697-U repealing the local residential eviction moratorium (5-0)
• Approved Zone Text Amendment and introduced Ordinance 1696 for Gold Coast RLD-9 district (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 funding to Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation (4-0, Massa-Lavitt absent)
• Continued housing element consistency hearing to August 29 special meeting
• Approved consent calendar including $85,813 for EXP U.S. Services design services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting
• Ratified demands on city treasury for FY2023
• Continued teleconference public meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting via teleconference to discuss a modification to a Conditional Use Permit. The body will consider a request to change the type of alcohol license allowed for a restaurant/café within an indoor sports facility.

• Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-4) at 1709 Apollo Court to allow a Type 23 alcohol license (Small Beer Manufacturer) instead of a Type 41 license (on-sale beer and wine)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to potentially declare a Level 2 water supply shortage and implement water conservation restrictions. The body is also reviewing several professional services agreements for engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing to declare a Level 2 water supply shortage per State Water Resources Control Board mandate
• Two $300,000 on-call engineering agreements with Annealta Group and NV5, Inc.
• Agreement with OCTA for water line relocation for I-405 Improvement Project not to exceed $219,515
• Up to $87,265 for electrical equipment installation at Beach House restaurant (15 First Street)
• Agreement with AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Lampson Well Treatment System not to exceed $299,322

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, set the appropriations limit, and reaffirmed the cost recovery schedule. The council also approved a $795,000 class action settlement, re-instituted head-in parking enforcement with a warning-first policy, and approved several resolutions and appointments.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget (5-0)
• Approved class action settlement receiving ~$795,000 (unanimous)
• Re-instituted head-in parking enforcement with warning before citation (4-1)
• Appointed Catherine Showalter to Environmental Quality Control Board (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including rejecting all paving bids and approving employment agreement for Finance Director (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7311 adjusting bidding thresholds to $39,524 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several items including a residential remodel request and a city-initiated zone text amendment. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an alcohol license modification for a restaurant/café within an indoor sports facility.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-5) for interior/exterior remodel and second-floor deck at 120 1st Street
• Zone Text Amendment (ZTA 22-1) regarding architectural projections in the RLD-9 district along Ocean Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-4) for alcohol license modification at 1709 Apollo Court

Council Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel and labor negotiators. The session includes discussions on pending litigation and employee organization contracts.

• Conference regarding City of Long Beach, et al. v. Monsanto Corp., et al. (Case No. CV 16-3493 FMO (ASx))
• Conference with Orange County Employees Association
• Conference with Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on June 27, 2022, to discuss pending litigation and labor negotiations. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Held closed session discussion on pending litigation (City of Long Beach, et al. v. Monsanto Corp., et al.)
• Held closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Orange County Employees Association and Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to adopt the 2022-23 budget and set the appropriations limit. The body will also consider adjusting bidding thresholds for public works contracts and the City Manager's contract authority.

• Public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
• Proposed adjustment of bidding thresholds for Public Works contracts and City Manager authority to $39,524
• Resolution 7313 to re-institute enforcement of the Head-In Vehicle Parking Ordinance §8.20.015
• Resolution 7310 approving the employment agreement for Barbara Arenado as Director of Finance/City Treasurer
• Resolution 7306 rejecting all bids for the Annual Local Paving Program, CIP O-ST-2

Council Closed Session

The Seal Beach City Council will meet in a closed session via teleconference. The meeting includes a conference between the City Manager and employee organizations.

• Conference with labor negotiator regarding Orange County Employees Association
• Conference with labor negotiator regarding Seal Beach Supervisors & Professionals Association

The City Council approved calling a general municipal election for November 8, 2022, to elect three council members (Districts 1, 3, and 5), and requested consolidation with the county's statewide election. It also adopted regulations for candidate statements and set a run-off election for January 31, 2023, if needed. The council approved the consent calendar (including water conservation ordinance, emergency waterline relocation payment, and various agreements) and separate facility license agreements with Seal Beach Swim Club and Shore Aquatics Club for McGaugh Pool use. No action was taken on the Frontier fiber optic project update, which was presented as a study session.

• Adopted Ordinance 1696 calling Nov. 8, 2022 election for 3 council seats (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7302 requesting county consolidation of election (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7303 for candidate statement regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7304 setting Jan. 31, 2023 run-off election (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Ordinance 1695 (water conservation) and emergency waterline payment of $128,006.42 (5-0)
• Approved Facility License Agreement with Seal Beach Swim Club for McGaugh Pool (5-0)
• Approved Facility License Agreement with Shore Aquatics Club for McGaugh Pool (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 7305 for membership in Orange County Housing Finance Trust (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items including a general municipal election scheduled for November 2022. The agenda also includes water conservation ordinance amendments, professional service agreements, and emergency waterline relocation costs.

• Ordinance 1695: Amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code regarding water conservation provisions
• Emergency I-405 Waterline Relocation: $128,006.42 payment to Valverde Construction, Inc.
• Ordinance 1696: Calling a General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022
• Frontier Fiber Optic Project update study session
• Service Agreement with Brevvie LLC for remote accessible beach lockers

The City Council held a closed session meeting via teleconference and unanimously adopted findings required by Government Code Section 54953(e) to continue meeting remotely due to COVID-19 risks. No other substantive decisions were made; the closed session involved labor negotiations with two employee organizations.

• Adopted teleconference findings under Government Code Section 54953(e) (5-0)

Special Meeting of the City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The workshop includes a review of the Capital Improvement Program and a five-year financial forecast.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program Budget
• 5 Year Financial Forecast

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget and the 5-Year Financial Forecast. Council members discussed the CIP, including projects like the Tennis Center Improvement Project and Pier Restroom Restoration, and directed staff to bring back recommendations for Heather Park improvements, funded from the College Park East committed reserve. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and directive only.

• Directed staff to bring back Heather Park improvement recommendations, funded from College Park East committed reserve
• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 CIP budget and 5-Year CIP Program
• Reviewed preliminary 5-Year Financial Forecast

Special Meeting of the City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop. The body will discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget. Staff presented a balanced draft after closing a $4.7 million deficit through expenditure reductions, but noted these cuts are not sustainable long-term. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was for discussion and questions. The meeting was adjourned to continue with the Capital Improvement Program budget on June 7, 2022.

• Reviewed proposed FY 2022-2023 operating budget (no vote)
• Adjourned to June 7, 2022 for Capital Improvement Program budget workshop

Council Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session to confer with a labor negotiator. This discussion involves the Orange County Employees Association.

• Conference with labor negotiator (Government Code §54957.6)

The Seal Beach City Council met in closed session on May 23, 2022, to discuss labor negotiations with the Orange County Employees Association. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Held closed session conference with labor negotiator (City Manager) regarding Orange County Employees Association

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a water shortage contingency plan and a corresponding conservation ordinance. The body is also considering the creation of a city animal control services function and various infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and Ordinance 1695
• Proposed creation of a City of Seal Beach Animal Control Services function
• Agreement with Downstream Services, Inc. for SCADA System Antenna Pole Installation for $133,671
• Contract amendment with Parkeon, Inc. for beach parking pay stations totaling $99,115
• Intergovernmental Support Agreement with Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach for beach grooming up to $45,000 per year

The City Council adopted Resolution 7293 supporting the CARE Court program (SB 1338) for people with mental health and substance use disorders. It also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for parking meter upgrades, HVAC maintenance, and a SCADA antenna pole installation, and adopted the 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan with Ordinance 1695. The council confirmed the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and approved creating an Animal Control Services function. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 7293 supporting CARE Court (SB 1338) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including parking meter contract amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7290 approving 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan and introduced Ordinance 1695 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7291 confirming Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7292 creating Animal Control Services function (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several routine items including the approval of previous meeting minutes and treasury demands. The council is also considering a professional services agreement to digitize city records.

• Professional Services Agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for $73,800 to digitize Community Development and Public Works paper records
• Ratification of Demands on City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2022
• Approval of the April 25, 2022 City Council Minutes

The Seal Beach City Council met on May 9, 2022, and approved the consent calendar unanimously, which included ratifying demands on the city treasury and adopting Resolution 7279 to authorize a $73,800 professional services agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for digitizing Community Development and Public Works records. No items were removed from the consent calendar, and there were no public hearings, unfinished business, or new business items. The meeting was procedural with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved April 25, 2022 City Council minutes
• Ratified demands on city treasury for FY 2022 (May 9, 2022)
• Adopted Resolution 7279 approving $73,800 agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for records digitization

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding public hearings to decide on three permit requests. These include interior and exterior alterations to a residence and two commercial use permits for a canopy structure and a business office.

• Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-2) for alterations at 1615 Electric Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-3) for a 3,096 square foot drive-up canopy at 12300 Seal Beach Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-1) for a business office at 128 Main Street

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will review the agenda and hear oral communications from the public. The meeting includes a consent calendar item regarding an update for Zoeter Dog Park.

• Zoeter Dog Park Update

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the adoption of a military equipment use policy and a street lighting assessment levy. The body is also reviewing professional services and public works contracts for city infrastructure.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1694 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy
• Professional services agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. for the Community Pool not to exceed $58,700
• Public works expenditure of $62,272.14 to Valverde Construction, Inc. for College Park West Meter Vault rehabilitation
• Initiation of annual street lighting assessment levy with no projected increase for FY 2022-2023
• Public hearing for street lighting assessment set for May 23, 2022

The Seal Beach City Council approved the annual street lighting assessment levy, set a public hearing for May 23, 2022, and approved the Engineer's Report showing no increase in assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included adopting Ordinance 1694 (military equipment use policy), a $58,700 contract with Griffin Structures for the Community Pool, and a $62,272.14 public works purchase order with Valverde Construction for the College Park West Meter Vault rehabilitation.

• Adopted Resolution 7276 initiating annual street lighting assessment levy (5-0)
• Set public hearing for May 23, 2022 for street lighting assessment (5-0)
• Approved Engineer's Report with no assessment increase for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1694 establishing Military Equipment Use Policy (consent calendar)
• Approved $58,700 professional services agreement with Griffin Structures for Community Pool (consent calendar)
• Approved $62,272.14 public works purchase order with Valverde Construction for College Park West Meter Vault (consent calendar)
• Approved April 11, 2022 City Council minutes (consent calendar)
• Ratified demands on City Treasury for FY 2022 (consent calendar)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two residential permits. Both requests involve remodels and additions to homes located in the Residential High Density (RHD-20) zoning area.

• Minor Use Permit (MUP 22-1) for 127 13th Street: interior remodel and additions totaling 1,020 square feet of new space
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-2) for 231 14th Street: interior remodel, living room expansion, and new front porch

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss a new military equipment use policy and the intent to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The body is also reviewing several professional service agreements and budget approvals.

• First reading of Ordinance 1694 establishing a Military Equipment Use Policy
• Professional Services Agreement with Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. for $119,100
• Public works purchase order with MurCal, Inc. for $95,110.18 for electrical control panels
• Approval of the West Orange County Water Board Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Pickleball Association

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seal Beach Pickleball Association (Resolution 7271) in a 3-1 vote, with one abstention due to a conflict of interest. The council also introduced a military equipment use policy ordinance, approved a housing element consistency resolution, and made several routine approvals.

• Approved MOU with Seal Beach Pickleball Association (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Introduced Ordinance 1694 for military equipment use policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7273 to overrule ALUC housing element finding (4-1)
• Appointed Tom McLaughlin to Recreation and Parks Commission (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items C-F and H (5-0)
• Approved $119,100 contract with Lisa Wise Consulting for housing element work
• Approved $95,110.18 purchase order for MurCal electrical panels

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items on the consent calendar, including infrastructure project completions and professional service agreements. Discussion includes a new city council district map ordinance and potential rescinding of COVID-19 emergency supplements.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1693 regarding the new City Council District Map
• Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for $75,000 plus a $15,000 contingency
• Amendment to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure up to $163,426
• Acceptance of the Lampson Avenue Drainage Project by Wright Construction Engineering Corp for $189,373.60
• Maintenance Services Agreement with National Plant Services, Inc. for sewer inspections for $564,560

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Recreation & Parks Commission will meet to receive updates on city recreational facilities. The agenda includes routine items on the consent calendar and opportunities for public communication.

• Zoeter Dog Park Update
• Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to decide on two conditional use permits. These requests involve a business office and a residential remodel.

• CUP 22-1: Request for a business office on the ground floor of 128 Main Street
• CUP 22-2: Request for interior remodel, living room expansion, and new front porch at 231 14th Street

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting via teleconference to discuss the re-adoption of the election district map based on 2020 U.S. Census data. The body will also review a mid-year budget and consider several contract amendments.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1693 to re-adopt the City Council District Map
• Amendment to Sagecrest Planning + Environmental, Inc. contract adding $120,000 for a total of $195,000
• Amendment to Transtech Engineers, Inc. contract increasing compensation by $184,000 for a total of $359,000
• Approval of Mid-Year Budget Amendment 22-09-01
• Appointment of Margo Wheeler to the Historic Preservation Committee for District Five

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar, including the mid-year budget amendment and several contract amendments, and introduced Ordinance 1693 to re-adopt the current City Council district map based on 2020 Census data. The council also appointed Margo Wheeler to the Historic Preservation Committee. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Council Member Massa-Lavitt absent.

• Approved absence of Council Member Massa-Lavitt (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Margo Wheeler to Historic Preservation Committee for District Five (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, demands, housing report, Sagecrest contract amendment ($120,000 increase), Transtech contract amendment ($184,000 increase), budget amendment BA 22-09-01, and audit reports (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 1693 re-adopting City Council district map based on 2020 Census (4-0)

Special Meeting of the Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

The Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive a project update. The meeting consists of a presentation regarding the status of the community pool project.

• Presentation: Community Pool Project Update

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct a fourth public hearing regarding the review of potential election district boundaries based on 2020 U.S. Census data. The Council is also scheduled to consider an appointment to the City Tree Advisory Board and several routine consent calendar items.

• Public hearing for review of City Council District Boundaries
• Appointment of Mario Voce to the City Tree Advisory Board for District Four
• Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with JDH Planning, LLC
• Ratification of Demands on City Treasury for Fiscal Year 2022
• Receipt of Monthly Investment Report for January 31, 2022

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation

The Board of Directors will address unfinished business regarding bylaws and officer nominations. New business includes a discussion on grant opportunities.

• Adoption of Bylaws
• Nomination of Officers
• Grant Opportunities

Redistricting Subcommittee

The Redistricting Subcommittee is conducting its third of four public hearings to gather input on potential City Council election district boundaries. The body will review corrected 2020 U.S. Census population analysis from the National Demographics Corporation and draft maps to recommend a final map for City Council adoption.

• Third public hearing for review of City Council District Boundaries
• Review of corrected 2020 U.S. Census population analysis by National Demographics Corporation
• Review of draft maps for City Council election districts

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation

The Board of Directors will conduct a meeting via teleconference to address foundation business. Items include introductions, discussing the purpose of the foundation, and nominating officers.

• Nomination of Officers
• Approval of Bylaws

Redistricting Subcommittee Meeting

The subcommittee will receive a population analysis of the 2020 U.S. Census data prepared by National Demographics Corporation. Members will also conduct a second public hearing to review draft maps and receive input regarding potential City Council election district boundaries.

• Review of 2020 U.S. Census population analysis by National Demographics Corporation
• Second public hearing for review of City Council district boundaries
• Review of draft district maps

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including a traffic signal project and maintenance agreement terminations. The meeting also includes presentations on the Americana Awards and a Police Department website update.

• Cooperative Agreement for Seal Beach Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Project at Seal Beach Boulevard/Los Alamitos Boulevard/Bradbury Road
• Termination of Maintenance Agreement and Easement Agreement for Old Ranch Parkway with Terra Funding – Bixby Ranch, LLC, and PCPI Bixby, LP
• Public Works Agreement with General Pump Company for Beverly Manor Well Preliminary Assessment ($63,486.00)
• Resolution to continue conducting public meetings by teleconference
• Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update

The Seal Beach City Council met via teleconference and approved the consent calendar as a single item, which included the January 24, 2022 minutes, demands on the treasury, a report on authorized contracts, a determination to continue teleconference meetings, a cooperative agreement with Los Alamitos for traffic signal synchronization, termination of a maintenance agreement and new easement for Old Ranch Parkway, a conflict of interest code update, and a $63,486 professional services agreement with General Pump Company for the Beverly Manor Well Preliminary Assessment. No items were removed from the consent calendar, and there were no public hearings or new business items.

• Approved the January 24, 2022 City Council minutes.
• Ratified demands on the City Treasury for February 14, 2022.
• Received and filed the report of City Manager and Department Heads authorized contracts.
• Determined that the City Council and boards will continue teleconference meetings under Government Code Section 54953(e).
• Adopted Resolution 7251 approving a cooperative agreement with Los Alamitos for the Seal Beach Boulevard traffic signal synchronization project.
• Adopted Resolutions 7252 and 7253 terminating a maintenance agreement and approving an easement agreement with Terra Funding – Bixby Ranch, LLC and PCPI Bixby, LP for Old Ranch Parkway.
• Adopted Resolution 7254 amending the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
• Adopted Resolution 7255 awarding a $63,486 professional services agreement to General Pump Company for the Beverly Manor Well Preliminary Assessment.

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to adopt the Housing Element Update for the 2021-2029 planning period. The body will also determine if the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

• Public hearing on the Housing Element of the Seal Beach General Plan amendment
• Proposed adoption of Resolution 7250 regarding CEQA exemption and Housing Element Update

The City Council held a public hearing and voted 4-1 to adopt Resolution 7250, approving the 2021-2029 Housing Element update and determining the project is exempt from CEQA. Council Member Sustarsic voted no, expressing concerns about the Old Ranch Country Club site. The item was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission.

• Adopted Resolution 7250 approving the Housing Element Update and CEQA exemption (4-1)
• Held a duly noticed public hearing on the Housing Element Update

Recreation & Parks Commission

The Commission will meet via teleconference to conduct routine business. The agenda includes a status update regarding the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center.

• Update on Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several items on the consent calendar, including infrastructure projects and professional services. Discussion includes an update on redistricting and various municipal ordinances.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1692 regarding mandatory organic waste disposal reduction
• Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for $74,880
• Public works agreement with Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for $250,646 for Seal Beach Boulevard traffic signal synchronization
• Professional Services Agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects, Inc. for the Tennis Center Improvement Project up to $234,900
• Application for the Seal Way Storm Drain Infrastructure Project grant

The Seal Beach City Council approved the consent calendar, which included adopting Ordinance 1692 for mandatory organic waste disposal reduction, awarding a $250,846 public works contract to Crosstown Electrical and Data for traffic signal synchronization, and approving a $234,900 professional services agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects for the Tennis Center Improvement Project. The council also received reports on the dissolution of the Seal Beach Successor Agency and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

• Approved consent calendar items A-H, J, K (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1692 (mandatory organic waste disposal reduction) (5-0)
• Awarded $250,846 public works contract to Crosstown Electrical and Data for Seal Beach Boulevard traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
• Approved $234,900 professional services agreement with Gillis + Panichapan Architects for Tennis Center Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $74,880 budget amendment for Michael Baker International safety and environmental justice plan update (5-0)
• Authorized grant application for Seal Way Storm Drain project (5-0)
• Authorized 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding project list (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with Interwest Consulting Group for temporary staffing (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update for the city. The body will consider adopting Resolution 22-01 to recommend approval of this update to the City Council.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of Resolution 22-01 regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
• Election of new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022

City Council Meeting

The City Council will meet via teleconference to discuss administrative appointments and city infrastructure. The body is deciding on a Planning Commission appointment and reviewing several project resolutions and grant applications.

• Appointment of Dominic Massetti to the Planning Commission for District Two
• Acceptance of City Yard Roofing Project (CIP BG2106) by Garland/DBS, Inc. for $177,644
• Rejection of all bids for the 6th Street Alley Improvement Project (CIP SS1902)
• Approval of $56,546 budget amendment for Police Department tobacco tax grant funding
• Appointment of Sherry Johnson as Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer

The Seal Beach City Council unanimously appointed Dominic Massetti to the Planning Commission as the District Two representative. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included accepting the City Yard Roofing Project, rejecting all bids for the 6th Street Alley Improvement Project, and appointing Sherry Johnson as Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Appointed Dominic Massetti to Planning Commission, District Two (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, treasury demands, and investment report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7235 accepting City Yard Roofing Project by Garland/DBS, Inc. for $177,644 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7236 rejecting all bids for 6th Street Alley Improvement Project and readvertising (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7237 appointing Sherry Johnson as Interim Director of Finance/City Treasurer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7238 authorizing agreement with Nichols Consulting for SB 90 cost reimbursement claims (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 7239 accepting DOJ Tobacco Tax grant for police education/enforcement with $56,546 budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 7240-7241 authorizing drought relief grant applications for water projects (5-0)