HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7694 2025-09-22 RESOLUTION 7694
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL
BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE
TO THE GENERAL PLAN'S OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, AND
CONSERVATION ELEMENTS
WHEREAS, State law requires that cities periodically update certain Elements of their
General Plans to remain in compliance with recent legislation; and,
WHEREAS, SB 1425 requires cities to update their Open Space Elements to address
environmental justice, climate resiliency, and rewilding/preservation issues by January 1,
2026; and,
WHEREAS, AB 1889 requires cities to update their Conservation Elements to consider
wildlife movement issues on or after January 1, 2028; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed consultant, Michael Baker International ("Consultant"), is a
highly qualified firm with extensive experience in long-range community planning and
General Plan updates; and,
WHEREAS, City and Consultant wish to enter into a Professional Services Agreement to
update the Open Space, Recreation, and Conservation Elements of the City's General
Plan to strengthen policies, enhance compliance, and build public support while
remaining in compliance with State laws; and,
WHEREAS, City and Consultant wish to enter into the Agreement for a not-to-exceed
contract amount $58,911.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Seal Beach City Council does resolve, declare, determine and
order as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Professional Services Agreement
with Michael Baker International for the updates to the Open Space,
Recreation, and Conservation Elements of the City's General Plan.
Section 2. The Council hereby directs the City Manager to execute the Professional
Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 22nd day of September 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Kalmick, Wong, Senecal, Steele, Landau
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
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I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7694 on file in the office of the City
Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on
the 22nd day of September 2025.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk