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Seal Beach public meetings in 2022

57 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022 · 05:00 PM

Adjourned Regular Meeting

Council to adopt ordinance aligning mail-ballot rules with state law

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.

✓ Decided: Seal Beach City Council adopts ordinance aligning mailed-ballot election rules with state law

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.

Wed Dec 14, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Special Meeting Recreation & Parks Commission

Update on McGaugh Pool Programming and Operations

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.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

Council to meet in closed session for labor negotiations

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.

✓ Decided: City Council held closed session for labor negotiations

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.

Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to certify election results, swear in Kalmick, set run-off dates

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.

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✓ Decided: Seal Beach Council certifies election results and ends temporary parklet program

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.

Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Proposed garage and roof deck construction at 225 10th Street

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.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2022 California building codes, update pier contracts

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves pier and infrastructure project expenditures

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.

Mon Nov 7, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on short-term rental rules and a beer/wine permit

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.

Wed Oct 26, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation & Parks Commission

Recreation & Parks Commission to receive summer 2022 programs update

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.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

Council to hold closed labor negotiations with three employee groups

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.

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✓ Decided: Council held closed session on labor negotiations with three employee groups

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.

Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Council to adopt updated building codes and accessory dwelling unit rules

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.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 California Building Codes, introduces ADU ordinance

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.

Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Special Environmental Quality Control Board Meeting

Board to review environmental study for new service station and mini market

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.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach Council to consider ADU zoning changes and $5.7M in federal recovery funds

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.

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Mon Oct 10, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

City Council to discuss underground utility easement negotiations

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.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review drive-through expansion and residential remodel

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.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation & Parks Commission

Recreation & Parks Commission to receive update on park projects

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.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to consider beach maintenance and short term rental enforcement

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.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

City Council to meet with labor negotiators in closed session

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

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Mon Sep 19, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Special Meeting of the Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses residential permits and ADU code amendments

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.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 03:00 PM

Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

Committee to receive update on Community Pool Project

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.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

City Council to discuss litigation with California Resources Corporation

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

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Mon Sep 12, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to update city cost recovery fees

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.

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Mon Aug 29, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Special City Council Meeting

Council to consider housing element resolution regarding airport land use

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.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

Seal Beach City Council holds closed session on litigation and labor negotiations

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.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach Council to discuss housing element and residential zone amendments

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.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider alcohol license change at 1709 Apollo Court

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.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to consider Level 2 water supply shortage declaration

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.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses residential remodeling and zoning amendments

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.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

Seal Beach Council holds closed session on litigation and labor negotiations

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.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to adopt FY 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

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.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

City Council to hold closed session with labor negotiators

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.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach Council considers municipal election and water conservation updates

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.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Special Meeting of the City Council Budget Workshop

City Council holds budget workshop for fiscal year 2022-2023

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.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Special Meeting of the City Council Budget Workshop

City Council to workshop Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget

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.

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Mon May 23, 2022 · 05:30 PM

Council Closed Session

City Council closed session regarding labor negotiations

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

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Mon May 23, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to hold public hearing on Water Shortage Contingency Plan

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.

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Mon May 9, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council considers paper record digitization agreement

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.

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Mon May 2, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission reviews three use permits for local properties

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.

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Wed Apr 27, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation & Parks Commission

Recreation & Parks Commission meeting on April 27, 2022

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.

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Mon Apr 25, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach Council to adopt military equipment use policy

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.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review residential permits for 13th and 14th Streets

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.

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Mon Apr 11, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach Council considers military equipment policy and housing element consistency

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.

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Mon Mar 28, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council considers various contracts and ordinance adoption

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.

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Wed Mar 23, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation & Parks Commission

Recreation & Parks Commission to review Zoeter Dog Park and Tennis and Pickleball Center

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.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider use permits for Main Street and 14th Street

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

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Mon Mar 14, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach to hold public hearing on City Council district map

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.

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Wed Mar 2, 2022 · 10:00 AM

Special Meeting of the Community Pool Project Ad Hoc Committee

Committee to receive update on Community Pool Project

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.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council to hold public hearing on City Council district boundaries

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.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation Board meeting

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

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Tue Feb 22, 2022 · 02:00 PM

Redistricting Subcommittee

Redistricting Subcommittee holds third public hearing on City Council district boundaries

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.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation

Seal Beach Historic Resources Foundation Board meeting

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.

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Tue Feb 15, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Redistricting Subcommittee Meeting

Redistricting Subcommittee holds second public hearing on district boundaries

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.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

City Council discusses traffic synchronization and well assessment agreements

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.

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Mon Feb 7, 2022 · 07:00 PM

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

City Council to consider Housing Element update for 2021-2029

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).

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Wed Jan 26, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation & Parks Commission

Recreation & Parks Commission meeting on January 26, 2022

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

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Mon Jan 24, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council considers various public works and service agreements

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.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 · 07:00 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 2021-2029 Housing Element Update

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.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022 · 07:00 PM

City Council Meeting

Seal Beach City Council to consider Planning Commission appointment and city projects

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.

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