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ARCHAEOLOGICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Archaeological Advisory Committee was created pursuant to the requirement of the
Archaeological and Historical Element of the General Plan that a standing committee be so
designated. The Committee is advisory to the City Council with regard to the protection and
preservation of the City's unique heritage, including archaeological and historical resources
within its boundaries. The Committee consists of five (5) voting members appointed by the City
Council and will meet on an as needed basis. (Reference Resolutions 4186, 4191, 4254, 4351,
4551, 5231, and 6213)
CITY TREE ADVISORY BOARD
This Board was formed in September 1996 (Resolution No. 4500). The City Council is
committed to ensuring that our community continues to realize the benefits provided by urban
forestation. The City Tree Advisory Board is advisory to the City Council and the City - voting
members approved by the City Council. The board members are comprised of citizens with an
interest in the City's Urban Forest, whom have an interest, knowledge or expertise in the
physical and aesthetic environment of the City. The Director of Public Works shall provide staff
support to the City Tree Advisory Board and shall appoint a Tree Manager.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL BOARD
The Environmental Quality Control Board was established October, 1970 and consists of five (5)
members serving terms of four (4) years. Created to meet and cope with environmental and
pollution problems facing the City and its inhabitants. (Municipal Code Chapter 3.10)
PLANNING COMMISSION
The Seal Beach Planning Commission was established November, 1949. Term of
appointments to the Commission is for a term of four (4) years. (Municipal Code Chapter 3.10)
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
This Commission was established in May, 1955 and reactivated in 1970. The appointments to
the Commission are for a term of four (4) years. The Commission acts in an advisory capacity
to the City Council and Director of Recreation and cooperates with other governmental agencies
and civic groups in the advancement of sound parks and recreation planning and programming.
(Municipal Code Chapter 3.10)
SEAL BEACH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION
The Seal Beach Cable Communications Foundation, a California Nonprofit Public Benefit
Corporation, was created in 1984, organized primarily for the purpose of fostering and
promoting civic advancement through activities related to cable communications, community
promotion, and other appropriate public services. The Foundation consists of a five (5) member
Board of Directors appointed by the City Council for a term of two (2) years. (Reference Cable
Franchise Agreement, Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws)
SINGLE PURPOSE AD HOC COMMITTEES:
January 2014
From time to time the City Council will appoint a temporary AdHoc Committee.
AD HOC GENERAL PLAN/LOCAL COASTAL PLAN CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
Purpose is to serve as the core group to work with the consultant team in review and
development of the draft General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan documents. The role of the
committee will be to review and comment on proposed updated drafts of individual elements.
General Plan adopted December 2003. TERM: December 2010 - extended to 2012 (02/28/11)
— extended to 2014 (01/14/13); MEMBERSHIP: Consist of fifteen (15) members: one City
Council member, one Planning Commission member, one Environmental Quality Control Board
member, City Council shall appoint two (2) community members at large, each Councilperson
shall have two (2) appointments to the Committee and shall have the discretion to appoint two (2)
alternates, and those appointments need not reside within the appointing councilperson's district
but must reside in the City of Seal Beach. The additional Council appointments shall not result in a
quorum of the City Council, Planning Commission, or Environmental Quality Control Board sitting
on the GP-LCP Committee. (Reference Resolution No. 5852 — March 23, 2009)
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE (SALON MERITAGE)
The purpose of the committee is to assess the recommendations received on the "Public Input
Forms" and provide direction on development of a design concept. The committee will no longer
exist after that direction is provided for consideration by the Recreation and Parks Commission
and the conceptual drawing preparation phase begins. Final design concept and source of
funds will be determined by the City Council. Appointments to be determined by the application
process and consideration of having a representative from each of the two families living in Seal
Beach (Fast & Caouette). TERM: December 2012 — extended to December 2013 (01/14/13) —
maintain committee until memorial is completed (01/13/14)
January 2014