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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2025-05-27 (Housing Laws Study Session) Seal Beach, California May 27, 2025 The City Council met in a Special Meeting for the Housing Laws Study Session at 5:39 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Landau Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele Absent: None City Staff: Patrick Gallegos, Interim City Manager Michael Henderson, Police Chief Joe Bailey, Marine Safety Chief Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer Iris Lee, Director of Public Works Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Mike Ezroj, Operations Captain Nick Nicholas, Support Services Captain Alayna Hoang, Finance Manager STUDY SESSION Community Development Director Smittle welcomed everyone to the Study Session and provided an overview of the agenda and the goals of the meeting. She called upon Richards Watson Gershon Counsel Diana Varat, who provided an in-depth overview of the housing element, the California Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and builder's remedy projects, the state's enforcement of housing laws, and the streamlined and ministerial approval processes. A discussion ensued between the Council Members, staff, and Counsel Diana Varat. Their questions and concerns were addressed by Counsel Diana Varat, Community Development Director Smittle, and City Attorney Ghirelli. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed oral communications. One (1) supplemental communication was received after the posting of the agenda; it was distributed to the City Council and made available to the public. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Landau adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m., to meet in the regular session of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. • Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: 4' __"'�'� Lisa L dau, ayor 1 ,ram\ ' G ' ,.�i�: r, ( ? OPI -s Attested: 5'' Gloria D. rper, City Clerk ��94.9% 1915p:Q� c0 'T , \y � .\ 4