HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7732 2026-1-26 RESOLUTION 7732
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING A CITIZEN-COUNCIL BUSINESS FIRST
ADVISORY AD-HOC COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, At the November 8, 2025, City Council Strategic Planning Session,
City Council identified strengthening economic development as a key priority and
directed staff to return with a recommendation to establish an ad-hoc advisory
committee to serve as a forum for discussion and collaboration on initiatives that
support local businesses and enhance the City's economic vitality.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY FIND
AND RESOLVE:
Section 1 . The City Council hereby establishes the Citizen-Council Business
First Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee ("Committee).
Section 2. The Committee shall be comprised of two (2) Councilmembers and
five (5) at-large Committee members, with each Councilmember,
nominating (1) member for a total of seven (7) Committee Members.
Section 3. The selection of Citizen Committee Members is not resident or
district specific. Each Committee member must possess knowledge,
education or experience in economic development, business
support, commercial revitalization, or related fields that align with the
Committee's purpose in supporting economic development initiatives
within Seal Beach.
Section 4. The Committee shall provide recommendations and advice to the
City Council on economic development issues, including: (1) a
Business Concierge Program to support new and prospective
businesses by assisting with business establishment, navigating the
City's permitting and regulatory processes, and connecting
businesses with internal departments and external partner agencies
that can help them succeed; (2) potential regulatory changes to the
Main Street Specific Plan to improve business attraction, retention,
and long-term sustainability; and, (3) short-term and long-term
beautification projects on Main Street.
Section 5. Committee meetings will be called monthly, with meeting frequency
subject to adjustment as deemed necessary by the Committee and
based on the availability of staff and Committee members. Meetings
will be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.
Section 6. The City Manager or designee(s) will provide staff support to the
Committee.
Section 7. The City Clerk shall post a Notice of Vacancy for the Committee and
open the application process.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 26th of January 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
Lisa Landau, Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 7732 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
m ing held on the 26th day of January 2026.
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk