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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: 43/ _4 'O' loria D. Harp , City Clerk %9y,,!, , l=oi STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } 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