Agenda packet — Seal Beach City Council, October 24, 2022 (part 1 of 2)

A G E N D A

MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 24, 2022 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California

JOE KALMICK
MAYOR
First District

MIKE VARIPAPA
MAYOR PRO TEM
Third District

THOMAS MOORE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Second District

SCHELLY SUSTARSIC
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth District

SANDRA MASSA-LAVITT
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, except as otherwise provided by law. Supporting documents, including agenda staff reports, and any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this agenda are available on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov.

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CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COUNCIL ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS

ORDINANCES
By motion of the City Council this is the time to notify the public of any changes to the agenda and /or rearrange the order of the agenda.

PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
• Veterans Day Proclamation
• OCTA M2 Accomplishments
• Orange County Sanitation District Construction Update

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters not on the agenda may, at the Council' s discretion, be referred to the City Manager and placed on a future agenda.

Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire City Council, and not to any individual, member of the staff or audience. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.

Emailed Comments from Craig A. Durfey
Supplemental Communications from Council Member Sustarsic CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
CITY MANAGER REPORT Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Supplemental Communications from Project Manager Denice Bailey – Tennis & Pickleball Center Improvement Project Update – For discussion purpose only
Supplemental Communications from Acting Director of Public Works Iris Lee – Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project Update – For discussion purpose only

COUNCIL COMMENTS
General Council Member comments and reporting pursuant to AB 1234.

COUNCIL ITEMS – None

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and are enacted by a single motion with the exception of items removed by Council Members.

A. Approval of the October 10, 2022 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on October 10, 2022.

B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) October 24, 2022 - Ratification.

C. Monthly Investment Report – September 30, 2022 - Receive and file.

D. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1699 - That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1699 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Section 11.4.05.115 of Chapter 11.4.05 of Part IV of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
E. Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts - That the City Council receive and file the report.

F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Maintenance Agreement with Base Hill, Inc., for Janitorial Services - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7341: 1. Awarding a Professional Maintenance Agreement to Base Hill, Inc., in a not-to-exceed annual amount of $243,259.94 to provide janitorial services; and, 2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to the total amount of $10,000 per year in connection with the Agreement; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not-to-exceed amount of $243,259.94 per additional term; and, 5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #23-04-01 in the amount of $58,000; and, 6. Rejecting all other proposals.

G. Approving and Authoring Execution and Recordation of a Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7342: 1.

Approving a Quitclaim Deed for Temporary Construction Easement Agreement previously recorded as Doc. No. 2021000534213, on August 25, 2021; and, 2. Approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement and to cause the executed Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement to be recorded at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder.

H. City of Seal Beach Biennial Conflict of Interest Code Update - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7343 amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (“Code”) and acknowledging no changes to the Conflict-of-Interest Codes for the Public Financing Authority (“Authority”).

I. Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment and Services or for Reimbursement of Operation Costs for Fiscal Year 2021 Operation Stonegarden - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7344 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement on the City’s behalf for transfer or purchase of equipment and services or for reimbursement of operating costs for Fiscal Year 2021 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Homeland Security Grant Program to take any further actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance provided by the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and sub-granted through the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARING – None
UNFINISHED / CONTINUED BUSINESS – None

NEW BUSINESS
J. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach City Council Amending the City of Seal Beach Municipal Code by Modifying Title 9 Chapter 9.60 Building Code thereof and Adopting by Reference the 2022 California Building Code, 2022 California Residential Code, 2022 California Electrical Code, 2022 California Mechanical Code, 2022 California Plumbing Code, 2022 California Fire Code with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions Thereto, pursuant to Local Amendment Findings - That the City Council: 1. Introduce for the first reading Ordinance 1700 amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter

9.60 by repealing Section 9.60.020 California Codes Adopted by Reference and Amended and substituting with new Section 9.60.020 California Codes Adopted by Reference and Amend the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 California Building Code, Part 2.5 California Residential Code, Part 3 California Electrical Code, Part 4 California Mechanical Code, Part 5 California Plumbing Code and Part 9 California Fire Code with Certain Amendments, Additions and Deletions Thereto pursuant to Local Findings; and, 2. Direct staff to schedule a noticed public hearing prior to the second reading and adoption of the same.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, November 14, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.

Measure M2
Streets and Roads Program Milestone
2 Measure M2 (M2) Commitment
Fix potholes and resurface streets
Synchronize traffic lights in every community
Expand Metrolink rail and connect it to
local communities
Relieve congestion on freeways
Provide transit services, at reduced rates,
for seniors and people with disabilities
Reduce air and water pollution and protect local
beaches by cleaning up oil runoff from roadways
M2 Streets and Roads Programs
Provides competitive funding
to support projects across city
boundaries that synchronize
traffic signals to ensure
drivers hit the most green
lights during peak traffic
hours.

Regional Traffic Signal
Synchronization Program
(Project P)
Provides competitive funding
to improve busy streets and
intersections on Orange
County’s Master Plan of
Arterial Highways.

Regional
Capacity Program
(Project O)
Provides formula-based funds
to preserve existing streets
and roads and provide other
transportation improvements
based on the priorities and
needs of local agencies.

Local
Fair Share
(Project Q)
3 4
M2 $1 Billion Milestone
• From 2011 to 2022, over $1 billion in M2 funds have
been invested locally in streets and roads.
• The funding has:
o Allowed Orange County to keep up with population
growth and economic activities
o Lead to a more complete roadway network
o Provided safety enhancements: repaired sidewalks,
upgraded pedestrian amenities with American with
Disabilities Act features, added bike lanes, signage, etc. o Improved congestion, lessening stop-and-go traffic and benefitting the environment
o Maintained Orange County’s standing as having the best pavement conditions in the state
Regional
Capacity
Program
28%
Regional Traffic
Signal
Synchronization
Program
12%
Local Fair
Share
60%
5 Streets and Roads Funding through OCTA
Signal Synchronization Projects $1,267,131
Flexible Formula Funds $4,637,601
M2 Subtotal $5,904,733
External Funding $1,018,000
TOTAL $6,922,733
City of Seal Beach
TMC Relocation and Fiber Optic Bridge Gap
Westminster Avenue Median Improvements
Local Street Resurfacing Program
6 • M2 has invested over $5.9 million in Seal Beach’s local streets and roads to improve the quality of life, whether you drive, cycle, walk, vanpool or take OC Bus
• Provides reliable and flexible funding source for cities and the County
• The investment has helped connect communities and
make the streets and roads system work better and
last longer
• Examples of local agency projects are highlighted at:
www.ocgo.com/streets
Key Takeaways
Orange County Sanitation District
Capital Improvement Sewer Projects
Presented by:

Raul Cuellar
OC San Engineering
Construction Manager
Seal Beach City Council
October 24, 2022
Our
Service Area
388 miles of sewers
479 square miles
179 million gallons per day

2.6 million population
2 treatment plants
15 pump stations
20 cities
4 special districts
unincorporated parts of
County of Orange
2 Wastewater
Collection
System
City
Local Sewer
Manhole
Private
Lateral
OC San
Regional Trunkline
Ocean
OC San Outfall
Treatment
Plants
City
Manhole
To Orange County
Water District
3 4
OC San Sewer Projects in Seal Beach
Westminster Ave
Bolsa Chica Rd
Seal Beach Blvd
Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer
Currently in Construction
Dec 2021 – Early 2023
Westminster Blvd. Sewer
Currently in Construction
Mar 2020 – Dec 2022
Seal Beach
Pump Station
Future Construction
Fall 2023 - Spring 2027
95% Complete
50%* Complete
City of Seal Beach
City of Westminster
Rossmoor
5 • Dual pipelines run
parallel along
Westminster
Ave./Blvd., approx. 3
miles (Cities of Seal
Beach and
Westminster)
• Originally constructed
in 1970s and 1990s
• Current construction
March 2020 –
December 2022
Westminster Sewer Project
Seal Beach
Pump Station
Two New 36-inch
Sewer Pipelines
N
6 • Seal Beach Pump Station
• Fire hydrant line – trenching across
Westminster Blvd.
• Night Work – November 2022
Coordination with City
Trench Location
(approx.)
Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer
• Sewer and manholes rehabilitation
• 2 trunk sewer pipelines
• Pipelines run parallel along Los
Alamitos Blvd./Seal Beach Blvd.
7 8
Los
Alamitos
Trunk
Schedule Rossmoor
City of Los Alamitos
Seal Beach/Los Al Blvd.

Complete Spring 2023
Southbound Seal Beach Blvd./
Old Ranch Pkwy.

Complete Fall 2022
Northbound Seal Beach Blvd.
(405 coordination/restriction)
City of Seal Beach
Lane reduction restrictions during holiday period.
9 • Built in 1970
• Add new pump station
• Mission style architecture
• Add onsite odor control facilities
• Demolish existing pump station
Seal Beach Pump Station Replacement
Architectural Rendering of New Pump Station
Existing Pump Station
Construction: Fall 2023 - Spring 2027
10 OC San Sewer Projects in Seal Beach
Westminster Ave
Bolsa Chica Rd
Seal Beach Blvd
Los Alamitos Trunk Sewer
Currently in Construction
Dec 2021 – Early 2023
Westminster Blvd. Sewer
Currently in Construction
Mar 2020 – Dec 2022
Seal Beach
Pump Station
Future Construction
Fall 2023 - Spring 2027
City of Seal Beach
City of Westminster
Rossmoor
11 Future Projects in Seal Beach
Westminster Ave
Bolsa Chica Rd
Seal Beach Blvd
Seal Beach
Pump Station
Future Construction
Fall 2023 - Spring 2027
City of Seal Beach
City of Westminster
Rossmoor
Westside
Pump Station
Demolition Sewer Pipeline
Replacement
12 • Northbound Seal Beach Blvd.
• Curb lane and bike lane
closure w/ k-rail
• Approximately 3 years
(2024-2026)
• Coordination with City’s
paving improvement project
Seal Beach Pump Station Public Impacts
Lane Closure on
N/B Seal Beach Blvd.

Paving coordination
with City
13 Community Outreach – What We Do
For more information
Visit us at: OCSan.gov
Follow us: @OCSanDistrict
Also on…
14 Construction Hotline
714.378.2965
[email protected]

OPEN LETTER/ PUBLIC COMMENT
10-07-2022
(P.R.D.D.C.)

PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C.

P.O.BOX 937 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842
CELL 714-321-8238
[email protected]
SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM
FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY
U.S. HOUSE OF CONGRESS H2404 - HONORING CRAIG DURFEY FOR HIS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2003-03-27/pdf/CREC-2003-03-27.pdf new website socialemotionalpaws.org
Mayor Steve Jones.

City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Pkwy, Garden Grove, CA 92840
City Council
GGPD Chief

Ca State Senator Umberg
1021 O Street, Suite 6730, Sacramento,
CA 95814-4900; (916) 651-4034
Assemblymember Janet Nguyen
District Office
17011 Beach Blvd
Suite 1120
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
714-843-4966
Speaker Anthony Rendon,
State Capitol
Room 219
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 319-2063
Fax: (916) 319-2163
Toni G. Atkins
1021 O Street, Suite 8518, Sacramento,
. CA 95814-4900; (916) 651-4039

Orange County Board Supervisor
400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Mental Health Accountability Commission
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 500-0577
Fax: (916) 623-4687
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond
State Board President
State Board of Education
1430 N Street, Room 5111
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-319-0827
Instructional Quality Commission
c/o California Department of Education
Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division 1430 N Street, Suite 3207
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-319-0881; Fax: 916-319-0172
Email: [email protected]
Mike Torres, Executive Director
Instructional Quality Commission
Curriculum Frameworks & Instructional Resources Division (CFIRD) California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 3207
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-323-6946; Fax: 916-319-0172
Email: [email protected]
Deniece Figueroa, Commission Liaison
CFIRD, Director's Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 3207
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-319-0450; Fax: 916-319-0172
Email: [email protected]
Susan Sweeney, Analyst
CFIRD, Director's Office
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Room 3207
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-319-0442; Fax: 916-319-0172
Email: [email protected]
Office of Superintendent Tony Thurmond
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 5602
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
(916) 319-0800
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 5602
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901
(916) 319-0800
Monica Nepomuceno
916-323-2212
Tomás J. Aragón, M.D., Dr.P.H.

Director & State Public Health Officer California
Department of Public Health California Department of Public Health PO Box, 997377, MS 0500, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
[email protected]
Open letter to whom it may concern.

This will a second letter expanding more from my first letter suicide awareness education at schools professional seriously flawed not adhering two CA State AB 2246 year 2016 section 215 meeting with state holders pertaining to social media as to how screentime impacting child’s physical brains development under two as well as above two years old creating an addiction to altering the gray matter the gray matter https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mentalwealth/201402/gray-matters-too-much-screen-time-damages-the-brain and autism impacted
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mentalwealth/201612/autism-and-screen-time-special-brains-special-risks. To E-Sports gaming activity on school campus causing diminish normal activity 6C51 Gaming disorder listed as Mark five mental health addiction https://icd.who.int/browse11/lm/en#/http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1448597234.

Blue light CA State SCR 73 resolution California Blue Light Resolution SCR-73 | Eyesafe and Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. (ca.gov) WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts and sleep derivation The blue light that’s emitted from these screens can delay the release of sleepinducing melatonin, increase alertness, and reset the body’s internal clock (or circadian rhythm) to a later schedule. This is an especially big problem for teens whose circadian rhythms are already shifting naturally, causing them to feel awake later at night. How Does Blue Light Affect Children's Sleep? | Sleep Foundation.

According to Dr David Amen that in 1987 when Atari came out watching his child play would play for hours Dr Amen states that Tech companies have study effects the brain science in this video called The hidden psychology of technology, with Dr. Lisa Strohman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeugecTmCUQ
CA State law Ab 2246 year effective 2017-2018 news reports reflect what have in my research section 215 tilted Suicide Prevention Audit reveals urgent need to better help California youth dated October 1, 2020.
“The California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle, has released a detailed audit report on Youth Suicide Prevention. Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield), Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, requested this audit following increases in youth suicide throughout California. The State Auditor’s report identified a lack of funding for mental health professionals at schools and found that local education agencies (LEAs) have not adopted adequate youth suicide prevention policies and training for their staff.”
“AB 1767, Ramos. Pupil suicide prevention policies.”
“Existing law requires the governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups. This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year, adopt, and update as prescribed, a policy on pupil suicide prevention that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups.

The bill would require this policy to be age appropriate and delivered and discussed in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of young pupils.

The bill would also require this policy to be written to ensure proper coordination and consultation with the county mental health plan for a referral for mental health or related services made on behalf of a pupil who is a Medi-Cal beneficiary. The bill would require the policy to address any training on suicide awareness and prevention to be provided to teachers of pupils in all of the grades served by the local educational agency.”
“By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.”
“(2) (A) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 to 6, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2020–21 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in kindergarten and grades 1to 6, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, the county mental health plan, school-employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention,
intervention, and postvention. “
(4) (A) The policy shall also address any training on suicide awareness and prevention to be provided to teachers of pupils in all of the grades served
by the local educational agency.
(B) Materials approved by a local educational agency for training shall include how to identify appropriate mental health services, both at the school site and within the larger community,
and when and how to refer youth and their families to those services. (C) Materials approved for training may also include programs that can be completed through self-review of suitable suicide prevention materials.
(5) The policy shall be written to ensure that a school employee acts only within the authorization and scope of the employee’s credential or license. Nothing in this section
shall be construed as authorizing or encouraging a school employee to diagnose or treat mental illness unless the employee is specifically licensed and employed to do so.
(6) To assist local educational agencies in developing policies for pupil suicide prevention, the department shall develop and maintain a model policy in accordance”
with this section to serve as a guide for local educational agencies. file:///C:/Users/SHAWN/Downloads/20190AB1767_94%20(3).pdf “Reported in Valley Voice”: “Any time a young person takes their own life, it is an absolute tragedy that weighs heavily on family, friends, student peers, teachers, and the community as a whole,” said Assemblymember Salas. “The State Auditor’s report reaffirms the need for action on the state and local level to better improve suicide prevention efforts. Schools and teachers are on the front lines of suicide prevention, and we need to make sure they have the appropriate training and mental health resources to protect our students and prevent future tragedies.” Suicide Prevention Audit reveals urgent need to better help California's youth - Valley Voice (ourvalleyvoice.com). The CA State report for AB 2246 was flawed for not address the social medial addiction model policy nor impacted health safety of screen time nor blue light.
“This bill would require the governing board or body of a local educational agency, as defined, that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, to, before the beginning of the 2017–18 school year, adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention, as specified, that specifically addresses the needs of high-risk groups. By imposing additional duties on local educational agencies, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would require the department to develop and maintain a model policy to serve as a guide for local educational agencies.” ?What is a model policy when social medial addiction has yet been address to metal wellbeing that Governor Gavin Newson signed into law AB 2273 Sept 15-2022 requires online platforms to consider the best interest of child users and to protect their mental health and wellbeing. Youth Suicide Prevention Local Educational Agencies Lack the Resources and Policies Necessary to Effectively Address Rising Rates of Youth Suicide and Self-Harm
“As the mom of two young girls, I am personally motivated to ensure that Silicon Valley’s most powerful companies redesign their products in children’s best interest,” said Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (DOakland). “Today, California is leading the way in making the digital world safe for American children, becoming the first state in the nation to require tech companies to install guardrails on their apps and websites for users under 18. The Design Code is a game changer, and a major step forward in creating a global standard for the protection of youth online.”
“I am very glad for our kids that the Governor signed AB 2273, requiring that online platforms accessible by children be designed as age appropriate,” said Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (R-San Luis Obispo County). “With this law, California is leading the nation in creating a new online experience that is safe for kids. We still have more work to do to address the youth mental health crisis. In particular, we know that certain Big Tech social media companies design their products to addict kids, and a significant number of those kids suffer serious harm as a result… such as depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, eating disorders. Protecting kids online is not only common sense, it will save lives.” Governor Newsom Signs First-inNation Bill Protecting Children’s Online Data and Privacy | California Governor .
“ACR 265, Berman. California Computer Science Education Month.” This measure would designate the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science Education Month. The measure would encourage schools, teachers, researchers, universities, business leaders, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting-edge professional development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science education and would encourage the exposure of pupils to computer science concepts. The measure would also encourage opportunities to be provided for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science. “WHEREAS, In September, the State Board of Education will be presented with Computer Science Standards for potential adoption and recommendations for implementation of computer science education across the state’s K–12 system developed by the computer science strategic implementation plan panel; and
WHEREAS, In September, the Instructional Quality Commission will be presented with a draft computer science strategic implementation plan; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science Education Month; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature supports the designation of September 2018 as California Computer Science Education Month; and be it further”
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201 720180ACR265
“California State Board of Education expands access
to CS education”
“On Thursday California’s State Board of Education approved one of the nation’s most comprehensive set of K-12 computer science standards. This is a significant and positive change for California’s teachers, students, parents, and communities who will all benefit from expanding K-12 CS education.” https://codeorg.medium.com/californiastate-board-of-education-expands-access-to-cs-education-fcefe5bf838e “
“Article 2.5. Pupil Suicide Prevention Policies”
“215. (a) (1) The governing board or body of a local educational agency that serves pupils in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, shall, before the beginning of the 2017–18 school year, adopt, at a regularly scheduled meeting, a policy on pupil suicide prevention in grades 7 to 12, inclusive. The policy shall be developed in consultation with school and community stakeholders, school-employed mental health professionals, and suicide prevention experts and shall, at a minimum, address procedures relating to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.”
The impact of growing of suicides of our children in my opinion based what I have read from my research over many cumulative thousands of hours over many years this letter as well as the books, videos with my first letter and as a grandfather that fentanyl seems to attracting our youth, we ought to be greater steward ship with professional to require raise up the bar for mental health standards training social media and contractors with schools to be held accountable with school board’s by bring E-Sports on school campus when we know medically is a mark five disorder social medial addictions to return normal activities with therapy to draw away from drugs. After became aware of E-Sports in very beginning back somewhere in 1987 brought the attention to my city council and GGUSD with posting on my website that in Oct 2019 Los Angles Time report this very issue below will find resources.

La Quinta Nets CIF Championship in esports
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
La Quinta High School’s varsity esports club team, la pomme de terre, defeated the defending California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) champion Sunny Hills Lancers Gold team to win the California CIF League of Legends esports tournament earlier this month. The winning team includes students Minh Pham, Andy Luong, Jake Van, Lary Nguyen, and Khoa Pham, under the leadership of teacher and team advisor Ms. Terry Nguyen.
“Congratulations to these students for this tremendous
accomplishment that took not just skill but communication and teamwork,” said GGUSD Board of Education member Bob Harden. “The Aztecs have formed a strong esports program and will undoubtedly compete for many more championships in the years to come.” The victory in the championship match was the pinnacle of the 16- team tournament which also saw pomme de terre defeat teams from Northview, Harvard-Westlake, and Troy High Schools.

The La Quinta Blue Team, which represented the esports club in the JV tournament was the second seed in the 64 team Pacific League of Legends tournaments and marched all the way to the final match where they ultimately fell to Irvine High School.

League of Legends Developed by Riot Games is a team-based competitive game mode based on strategy and outplaying opponents.

Teams consist of 5 players, each playing a specific role but working together to break the enemy Nexus before the opposing team breaks theirs.

Given the game’s complexity that involves high-level strategy and technical gameplay, students are required to critically think about how to beat the enemy in front of them, while also keeping in mind the macro-level objectives. This requires students to constantly communicate, collaborate, and lead each other throughout the game in hopes of bringing the team to victory.

In March of 2020, CIF announced that esports would officially be considered a high school sport.

La Quinta Nets CIF Championship in esports | Garden Grove Unified School District (ggusd.us)
On 9-20-2020 Garden Grove School District Board meeting at the end the board member Walter Muneton a professional experience has revolved around serving his community as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the public sector for children and families. On tape recorded play back at about mark 55 minutes board member Walter Muneton is speaking where he is talking about E-sport that he likes it that they can make money. As you can see this just the opposite mental well being best manage practices to prevent suicides. Hear an example of CA State license standards in legislation reports as local model for mental health wellbeing has yet describe in continuity in Sacramento prior legislation how it hasn’t research at the local level by law in many pieces of legislation clearly
On would hope common since would kick in to ask valuable question about the evidence that is out in the world wide web to see in this letter what the root causes are to remedy with limitation To hold those accountable for there actions that impact a child wellbeing.

GGUSD Board of Education Trustee Teri Rocco Delivers
Welcome Back Message: yet the board members permit ESports my question why is accruing on school property we know this activity contradicts child’s welfare well being creating a risk of brain injury ? in my own opinion based on what has been published with above PDF support documents a physical harm to a child brain development below is the description what constitutes what would be considered as modern electronic abuse " The Federal Child Abuse
Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. §
5106g), Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm. As well SCR 73 Blue light 2019 Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. (ca.gov)
California Blue Light Resolution SCR-73 | Eyesafe
October 10th is Blue Light Awareness Day: Take steps to reduce exposure
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The fact the current profession standards with ignoring two State laws make wonder what side of the fence there on are to promote a vail of mental wellness to promote their own standards to many as report threes thousands school are using educational time for E-sports my question why is permitted on school grounds now after CA State Governor Newsom on Sept 15,2022 Governor Newsom Signs First-inNation Bill Protecting Children’s Online Data and Privacy AB 2273 requires online platforms to consider the best interest of child users and to protect their mental health and wellbeing
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The United State definition description for child abuse as followed :
“Definitions of Child Abuse & Neglect Learn how child abuse and neglect are defined in Federal law and State laws and find resources that distinguish between discipline and abuse. Discipline versus abuse Federal law definitions of child abuse and neglect Federal legislation provides guidance to States by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child abuse and neglect. “ The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
(CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as amended by the CAPTA
Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and neglect as, at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." This definition of child abuse and neglect refers specifically to parents and other caregivers. A "child" under this definition generally means a person who is
younger than age 18 or who is not an emancipated minor.

While CAPTA provides definitions for sexual abuse and the special cases of neglect related to withholding or failing to provide medically indicated treatment, it does not provide specific definitions for other types of maltreatment such as physical abuse, neglect, or emotional abuse. While Federal legislation sets minimum standards for States that accept CAPTA funding, each State provides its own definitions of maltreatment within civil and criminal. Definitions of Child Abuse & Neglect - Child Welfare Information Gateway and Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Guidelines - Child Abuse Prevention Training and Resources (CA Dept of
Education) and See California Penal Code 11165.7 child:
means a person under the age of 18 years.

In my opinion when generation 1960 in school would offer very special surprise into the principal office the punishment was a paddle to remind not to do it again. They experts decide the was emotional harm back no wooden paddle
anymore and yet today we accept a trogons horse to be
modern cool without doing there deletants research after technology at our calling, then go to a library then look at a index cards to find the information. A quote from Albert Einstein once said, “When you stop learning you start dying”.

Brain is like a muscle – the more it is used, the stronger it gets. People better use it to learn new skills to adapt themselves to what's coming their way!
EXCLUSIVE: American children have quietly become
hooked on video game supplements that have
DOUBLE the caffeine of Red Bull and may stunt their
growth and warp their brains, experts warn.
‘It becomes easier for a kid to consume far more than they attempt,' Dr Ellen Rome, head of the Center for Adolescent Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic told DailyMail.com, comparing G FUEL to caffeinepacked drinks at Starbucks where there is an inherent price barrier to getting that much of the stimulant.

Children under the age of 12 are not recommended by the the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) to consume caffeine for any reason. A teenager is not to get more than 100mg each day.

Caffeine can be harmful to a developing body. The stimulant is highly addicting and consumption in adolescence has been linked to attention issues, anxiety and can be life-threatening for children suffering from a chronic heart condition or high blood pressure. 'These drinks may give you a boost, but that boost is very temporary, and it can have other effects on your health, especially with sleep,' Dr Melendres said.
'If you don’t get enough sleep then it also affects your cognitive ability.

Eventually it comes back that these drinks will lead to worse performance.’
It is also highly addictive, and it is very easy for a child to develop a dependency on it to manage day-to-day, Dr Rome added.

The AAP warns that up to 50 per cent of US adolescents consume energy drinks, though there is not available data for how much of this is made up of gaming stimulants in particular.

American children have quietly become hooked on video game supple (socialemotionalpaws.com)
“The idea for the Esports League came from key STEM
educators who said, ‘If kids are spending this much time on games outside of school, what could be accomplished if we connect academic content with their gameplay?’” says
Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares. “It’s an
incredible opportunity to build on existing interest while introducing them to 21st-century skills and careers.”
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MRI patterns of cocaine users resemble that of addicted gamers Young video game addicts may have more than just a pair of strong thumbs, as new MRI research suggests excessively playing video games can have the same effect on children's brains as drug abuse or alcoholism, according to a recent article published by The Telegraph.

Researchers from California State University showed through MRI scans that the impulsive/reward system of the brain, the amygdalastriatal system, was more sensitive and smaller in excessive users to be able to process the stimuli of the games faster.
"The question is if you sensitize their reward system at a young age with video games and social media, does it increase their risk to become addicted to drugs or drink later in life?" lead author Ofir Turel, PhD, told The Telegraph. According to his research, the answer is yes.

The findings came shortly after a 9-year old in the U.K. was reportedly admitted to rehab after playing the internationally renowned combat video game Fortnite for 10 hours straight every day and refusing to go outside or go to the bathroom, according to the article.

As of today, in its latest revision to a disease classification manual, the United Nation's World Health Organization also declared that video game addiction will now be classified as a mental disorder.

Read The Telegraph's original article below:

Addictive video games may change children's brains in the same way as drugs and…
https://healthimaging.com/topics/medicalimaging/neuroimaging/video-game-brain-mri-shows-similarresults-gaming-drug-addicts New developments on the neurobiological and pharmacogenetic mechanisms underlying internet and videogame addiction
Aviv Weinstein PhD,Michel Lejoyeux MD
First published: 10 April 2015
Abstract
Background
There is emerging evidence that the psychobiological
mechanisms underlying behavioral addictions such as
internet and videogame addiction resemble those of
addiction for substances of abuse.

Objectives
Review of brain imaging, treatment and genetic studies on videogame and internet addiction.

Methods
Literature search of published articles between 2009 and 2013 in Pubmed using “internet addiction” and “videogame addiction” as the search word. Twenty-nine studies have been selected and evaluated under the criteria of brain imaging, treatment, and genetics.

Results
Brain imaging studies of the resting state have shown that long-term internet game playing affected brain regions
responsible for reward, impulse control and sensory-motor coordination. Brain activation studies have shown that
videogame playing involved changes in reward and loss of control and that gaming pictures have activated regions similarly to those activated by cue-exposure to drugs.

Structural studies have shown alterations in the volume of the ventral striatum possible as result of changes in reward.

Furthermore, videogame playing was associated with
dopamine release similar in magnitude to those of drugs of abuse and that there were faulty inhibitory control and reward mechanisms videogame addicted individuals. Finally, treatment studies using fMRI have shown reduction in
craving for videogames and reduced associated brain
activity.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajad.12110
Conclusions and Scientific Significance
Videogame playing may be supported by similar neural
mechanisms underlying drug abuse. Similar to drug and
alcohol abuse, internet addiction results in sub-sensitivity of dopamine reward mechanisms. Given the fact that this
research is in its early stage it is premature to conclude that internet addiction is equivalent to substance addictions. (Am J Addict 2015;24:117–125)
The Science and Tragedy Behind The New York Times'
'Screen
Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children'
Posted February 27, 2014 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201402/graymatters-too-much-screen-time-damages-the-brain Electronic Screen Syndrome: An Unrecognized Disorder?
Screentime and the rise of mental disorders in children.

Posted July 23, 2012 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mentalwealth/201207/electronic-screen-syndrome-unrecognized-disorder A Problem the World Over
In 2013, Internet Gaming Disorder was placed in the chief psychiatric guidebook, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the DSM-5, as a diagnosis that needs more research before it's officially accepted. However, it's important to understand that the wheels of psychiatry turn slowly, e.g., gambling addiction was only recognized as a diagnosis in 2013. In contrast to the U.S. position, China, South Korea, and Japan recognize youth video
game/Internet addiction as a diagnosis, consider it a serious public health problem, and China and South Korea have
hundreds of treatment centers devoted to the problem.

The Addicted Brain
Advances in brain scan technologies have revealed that
substance and behavioral addictions (gambling or
gaming/Internet) have a remarkably similar effect on the mind. Video gaming triggers the release of the reward-based neurotransmitter dopamine at levels similar to an injection of amphetamine. Key elements of the brain's reward
circuitry are hijacked: the cingulate gyrus (an area involved in motivation) and the prefrontal cortex (the brain's
judgment center). This helps explain why kids can become fixated on digital devices, cease to care about the things that once mattered to them most, and yet have no insight regarding their problem.

How to Know if a Child is Addicted
To prevent the increasing problem of youth video
game/Internet addiction requires that we push back against efforts to load up younger and younger kids with alluring devices. Instead, we need to do everything we can to foster our children's connections to the two most important
activities in their lives: family and school. Such connections are best made away from the temptations of digital devices https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/the-scienceand-tragedy-behind-the-new-york-times-screen-addict Taken together, [studies show] internet addiction is
associated with structural and functional changes in brain regions involving emotional processing,
executive attention, decision making, and cognitive
control.” --research authors summarizing neuro-imaging
findings in internet and gaming addiction (Lin & Zhou et al, 2012)
But what about kids who aren't "addicted" per se? Addiction aside, a much broader concern that begs awareness is the risk that screen time is creating subtle damage even in children with “regular” exposure, considering that the
average child clocks in more than seven hours a day
(Rideout 2010). As a practitioner, I observe that many of the children I see suffer from sensory overload, lack of
restorative sleep, and a hyperaroused nervous system,
regardless of diagnosis—what I call electronic screen
syndrome. These children are impulsive, moody, and can’t pay attention—much like the description in the quote above describing damage seen in scans.

Although many parents have a nagging sense that they
should do more to limit screen-time, they often question whether there’s enough evidence to justify yanking coveted devices, rationalize that it’s “part of our kids’ culture,” or worry that others—such as a spouse—will undermine their efforts. Digest the information below, even though it might feel uncomfortable, and arm yourself with the truth about the potential damage screen time is capable of imparting— particularly in a young, still-developing brain
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/gray-matterstoo-much-screen-time-damages-the-brain-1

INTERNET & VIDEO GAME ADDICTION

BRAIN STUDIES
Our current list of Internet addiction brain studies. Without exception, all studies have found addiction-related brain changes in Internet addicts. This review of the literature makes a compelling argument for Internet porn addiction as a sub-type of Internet
addiction Neuroscience of Internet Pornography Addiction: A Review and Update (2015). The review also critiques two recent headline- grabbing EEG studies which purport to have “debunked” porn addiction. Also see the Current list of all the Brain Studies on Porn Users, and these reviews of the literature/commentaries on porn & sex addiction:
https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/relevant-research-andarticles-about-the-studies/internet-video-gameaddiction/internet-video-game-addiction-brain-studies/ Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains,
Special Risks.

Autism and Screen Time: Special Brains, Special Risks
Children with autism are vulnerable to the negative effects of screen time.

Posted December 31, 2016 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are uniquely vulnerable to various brain-related impacts of screen time. These electronic “side effects” include hyperarousal and dysregulation—what I call Electronic Screen Syndrome—as well as technology addiction, to video games, internet, smartphones, social media, and so on.

Why? Because a brain with autism has inherent characteristics that screen time exacerbates. In truth, these impacts in occur in all of us, but children with autism will be both more prone to experiencing negative effects and less able to recover from them; their brains are more sensitive and less resilient.

As a framework for understanding these vulnerabilities, it’s helpful to know that screen time—particularly the
interactive kind—acts like a stimulant, not unlike caffeine, amphetamines, or cocaine. Also know that children with
autism are often sensitive to stimulants of all kinds, whether pharmaceutical or electronic. For example, children with autism and attention issues often can’t tolerate prescribed stimulants, a standard treatment for ADD/ADHD. Stimulants tend to make children with autism irritable, weepy, overfocused, more obsessive-compulsive, and unable to sleep.

Stimulants can also exacerbate tics, self-injurious
behaviors, aggression, and sensory issues.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/mental-wealth/201612/autism-andscreen-time-special-brains-special-risks https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/autism-and-screen-timespecial-brains-special-risks-1 Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain
Neuroimaging research shows excessive screen time
damages the brain.

Posted February 27, 2014 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201402/graymatters-too-much-screen-time-damages-the-brain World health officials take a hard-line on-screen time for kids. Will busy parents comply?
By Craig Timberg and Rachel Siegel
April 24, 2019 at 8:45 p.m. EDT
The World Health Organization issued strict new guidelines Wednesday on one of the most anxiety-producing issues of 21st century family life: How much should parents’ resort to videos and online games to entertain, educate or simply distract their young children?
The answer, according to WHO, is never for children in their first year of life and rarely in their second. Those aged 2 to 4, the international health agency said, should spend no more than an hour a day in front of a screen.

The WHO drew on emerging — but as yet unsettled —
science about the risk’s screens pose to the development of young minds at a time when surveys show children are
spending increasing amounts of time watching smartphones and other mobile devices. Ninety-five percent of families with children under the age of 8 have smartphones,
according to the nonprofit organization Common Sense
Media, and 42 percent of children under 8 have access to their own tablet device.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/04/24/whoinfants-under-year-old-shouldnt-be-exposed-any-electronicscreens/ https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/world-healthofficials-take-a-hard-line-on-screen-time-for-kids This Place Just Made it Illegal to Give Kids
Too Much Screen Time
JANUARY 26, 2015 3:01 PM EST
Taiwanese lawmakers approved the “Child and Youth
Welfare and Protection Act,” which expanded existing
legislation to allow the government to fine parents of
children under the age of 18 who are using electronic
devices for extended periods of times. The law follows
similar measures in China and South Korea that aims to limit screen time to a healthy level.

Citing health concerns, the Taiwanese government can fine parents up to $1595 ($50,000 Taiwanese Dollars) if their child’s use of electronic devices “exceeds a reasonable time,” according to Taiwan’s ETTV (and Google Translate).

Under the new law, excess screen time is now considered to be the equivalent of vices like smoking, drinking, using drugs, and chewing betel nuts.

According to Kotaku, so far the response to the legislation has been negative—which it undoubtedly would be in the
U.S. as well—with Taiwanese citizens citing privacy
concerns.

There are some parents however, who might welcome a
little help prying their children’s eyes off screens. Studies have shown that excessive media use can lead to attention issues, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, sleep disorders, and obesity. Too much time online may even
inhibit a child’s ability to recognize emotions, according to a study by the University of California, Los Angeles. Despite these risks, as technology increasingly becomes a part of modern life, children are spending more and more time in front of screens. A recent study found that in the U.S. 8-yearolds spend an average of eight hours a day with some form of media, with teenagers often clocking in at 11 hour a day of media consumption. A 2013 study by Nickelodeon found that kids watch an average of 35 hours a week of television.

In our digital world, are young people losing the ability to read emotions?
Stuart Wolpert | August 21, 2014
Children’s social skills may be declining as they have less time for face-to-face interaction due to their increased use of digital media, according to a UCLA psychology study.

UCLA scientists found that sixth graders who went five days without even glancing at a smartphone, television or other digital screen did substantially better at reading human emotions than sixth-graders from the same school who
continued to spend hours each day looking at their
electronic devices. https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/inour-digital-world-are-young-people-losing-the-ability-to-reademotions https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/this-place-justmade-it-illegal-to-give-kids-too-much-screen-time-1 Screen time for US tweens and teens DOUBLED during the
COVID-19 pandemic to nearly eight hours a day, study finds Researchers compared screen time for 10-to-14-year-olds in the US before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Adolescents spent about 7.7 hours per day on screens
during the pandemic, twice as much as the 3.8 hours per day prior to the pandemic
Black and Hispanic tweens and teens spent 1.5 times as
many hours on screens compared to white and Asian teens Children with parents who never attended college or make less than $75,000 per year spent more hours using screens.

The team - from the University of California, San Francisco; the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Toronto in Canada; and SRI International - says this
increased screen time doesn't just affect physical health, such as worsening vision, but is also associated with mental health risks.

For the new study, published on Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the team used data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive
Development (ABCD) Study.

Run by the National Institutes of Health, the ABCD Study is the largest long-term study of brain development and health in the U.S.

Specifically, the researchers focused on about 10- to 14-yearolds who participated in the May 2020 COVID-19 survey of the ABCD study.

The 5,412 tweens and teens self-reported on their number of hours of screen time per day excluding homework or other school-related activities.

Screen time was analyzed for: multiple-player gaming; singleplayer gaming; texting; social media; video chatting; browsing the internet; and watching or streaming movies, videos, or television shows.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10152769/Screentime-teens-DOUBLED-COVID-19-pandemic-nearly-eight-hoursday.html Primary-age children saw the biggest rise in screen time during the pandemic - increasing by an hour and 23 minutes a day
Children aged six to 10 had the biggest rise in screen time during the pandemic
They spent 83 minutes more looking at screens each day than before COVID
All demographics saw an increase, with a jump of 58 minutes for adults
An increase was also noted in all age groups for leisure screen time only
It has had a negative impact on our diet, sleep, mental health and eye health
By FIONA JACKSON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 18:30 EDT, 23 June 2022 | UPDATED: 18:30
EDT, 23 June 2022
Warnings of square eyes may be losing their effect, as primary schoolaged children had the biggest increase in daily screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new study has found that children aged between six and 10 spent an hour and 23 minutes more staring at screens each day - the biggest jump of all demographics.

However, according to scientists at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, increases were seen in all age groups, including adults.

This was not only due to spending more time in front of a screen for work or academic purposes, as leisure screen time alone also rose across all age groups.

The researchers found that the rise in screen time was associated with a negative impact on diet, sleep, mental health and eye health in both children and adults.

With children there was also a significant link found between screen time and behavioural problems like aggression and temper tantrums. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10946377/Screen-timeprimary-age-children-increased-hour-23-minutes-day-pandemic.html Parents in Taiwan are now legally obliged to
limit their kids' co
The law states that children under 18 “may not constantly use electronic products for a period of time that is not reasonable.” The regulation also puts excessive computer or similar gadgets usage on par with common vices like
smoking, drinking, chewing betel nuts and doing drugs.

The regulation declares that parents who let their children stare at a screen for an extended period of time that makes them "mentally or physically" ill will be charged a fine that can reach as much as $1,600. However, it has not been
mentioned how much time must be spent in front of a screen for it to be considered excessive.

Nonetheless, it has been reported that the American
Academy of Pediatrics recommends no more than two hours a day of "screen time" for children, though some teens can spend at least 11 hours each day looking at electronic
displays. It has also been recommended by the organization that TV's and devices that have internet access should not be allowed inside children's bedrooms..

What's the law on electronic devices in Taiwan? On January 24th, the lawmakers in Taiwan revised their “Child and
Youth Welfare and Protection Act,” to include the
"excessive" use of electronic devices or what they call 3C products. What's the new law in Taiwan for kids? Taiwan's New Law Imposes Fines On Parents That Allow Kids To
Spend "Excessive" Time On Electronic Devices.

As our world goes increasingly digital, kids are spending an inordinate amount of time with their electronic devices - smartphones, computers and tablets.Taiwan's New Law
Imposes Fines On Parents That Allow Kids
...www.dogonews.com/2015/2/15/taiwans-new-law-impose…
What's the law on Internet addiction in Taiwan?Taiwan's neighbor China imposed a similar law after a 2008 study revealed that one-tenth of Chinese citizens between the ages of 13-30 suffers from Internet addiction.

According to the report, a person is considered "addicted" if he or she demonstrates one or more of the following
symptoms.Taiwan's New Law Imposes Fines On Parents
That Allow Kids ...www.dogonews.com/2015/2/15/taiwansnew-law-impose… https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/parents-in-taiwan-arenow-legally-obliged-to-limit-their-kids-co Five days at outdoor education camp without
screens improves preteen skills with nonverbal
emotion cues
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S07475632 14003227
3 October 2022
Want your child to grow up smart? Limit their screen time to an hour a day, study suggests
They should also engage in traditional play for at least 15 minutes a day
This will increase brain functioning and in turn improve children's memory
Hours on screens might worsen risks of obesity, low selfesteem and ADHD Children who spend less than an hour on iPads and other gadgets each day develop better brains than their peers, a study suggests.

Researchers in Illinois found two-year-olds who capped
screen time at 60 minutes and engaged in traditional play for at least 15 minutes a day had better executive function than toddlers spent more time on electronics.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11274299/Want-child-growsmart-Limit-screen-time-hour-day-study-says.html MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain
development in preschoolers
November 4, 2019
Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these
critical years of rapid brain development.

Now a new study scanned the brains of children 3 to 5 years old and found those who used screens more than the
recommended one hour a day without parental involvement had lower levels of development in the brain’s white matter – an area key to the development of language, literacy and cognitive skills.
‘Neurons that fire together wire together’
“These findings are fascinating but very, very preliminary,” pediatrician Dr. Jenny Radesky wrote in an email. Radesky, who was not involved in the study, is the lead author on the American Academy of Pediatrics 2016 guidelines on screen use by children and adolescents.
“We know that early experiences shape brain growth, and media is one of these experiences. But it’s important for parents to know that these results don’t show that heavy media use causes ‘brain damage,’” Radesky wrote.

Hutton agrees. “It’s not that the screen time damaged the white matter,” he said, adding that what could be occurring is that screen time is too passive for brain development. “Perhaps screen time got in the way of other experiences that could have helped the children reinforce these brain networks more strongly,” he said.

The first years of life need to be focused on human
interactions that encourage speaking, interacting socially and playing with loving caregivers to develop thinking, problem-solving and other executive skills.
“There’s a really great quote in brain science: Neurons that fire together wire together,” Hutton said. That means the more you practice anything the more it reinforces and
organizes the connections in your brain.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/11/04/health/screen-time-lowerbrain-development-preschoolers-wellness/index.html.

Teen suicides have spiked, particularly in
Orange County, but new
Teen suicides have spiked, particularly in
Orange County, but new habits can save lives .

Carol Carlson of Waymakers Laguna Beach Youth Shelter,
the nonprofit operator of youth shelters throughout Orange County, stands in front of a fence with the handprints of thousands of graduates Wednesday, March, 13, 2019 in
Laguna Beach. The nonprofit has been in operation since 1979 and takes six teens in crisis at a time, graduating them every three weeks, for around 100 teens a year. (Photo by Michael Fernandez, Contributing Photographer)
A full year after four Orange County teens took their lives over a three-week period, the Board of Supervisors has
decided to give $600,000 to create a suicide prevention program.

That’s a good move, yet we are left wondering if faster action might have saved a 13-year-old Aliso Viejo boy who apparently took his life earlier this month.
https://www.ocregister.com/2019/03/18/teen-suicides-havespiked-particularly-in-orange-county-but-new-habits-cansave-lives/ How Does Blue Light Affect
Mental Health?
Blue light exposure close to bedtime can disrupt the
sleep/wake cycle (circadian rhythm), and affect hormone secretion, nerve signaling (neurotransmission) and the
brain's ability to adapt (plasticity) to changing situations.

Excessive blue light can cause sleep and mood disorders, leading to depression.Apr 26, 2021
Blue light can affect mental health by interfering with the way our brain regulates mood, emotions and sleep. The lift in our spirits in response to a sunny day with bright blue skies is an obvious beneficial effect of light on our mood.

This effect is primarily from blue light, the color with the highest energy in the visible color spectrum.

The ill effects of blue light are less obvious. Blue light exposure close to bedtime can disrupt the sleep/wake cycle (circadian rhythm), and affect hormone secretion, nerve signaling (neurotransmission) and the brain's ability to adapt (plasticity) to changing situations. Excessive blue light can cause sleep and mood disorders, leading to depression.

California State SCR 73 Blue Light 2019
What does SCR-73 include? SCR-73 identifies known and
potential health hazards associated with exposure to highenergy blue light from devices for children and adults. The Resolution urges consumers to consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light.

October 10th is Blue Light Awareness Day – Eyesafe
Dr. Richard Pan’s SCR 73 Establishes October 10th as Blue Light Awareness Day in California
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More research shows the long-term health concerns
associated with cumulative blue light exposure from our electronic screen devises; October 10th is also World Sight Day
October 9, 2019
SACRAMENTO – With more than 80 million electronic
devices with digital screens in the state of California, and average screen time exceeding 9 hours per day, exposure to blue light has become a serious concern for public health.

Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento), Chair of the Senate Health Committee kicks off Blue Light Awareness Day by speaking to the health hazards posed by extended exposure to blue light from digital devices, in conjunction with World Sight Day.
“The impact of high energy blue light emissions on children is a significant health concern,” said Dr. Richard Pan, pediatrician and State Senator. “The resolution, passed by unanimous and bi-partisan support in both the Senate and Assembly, demonstrates that when it comes to protecting public health and educating around emerging health
concerns, California will take the lead.”
Dr. Richard Pan’s SCR 73 Establishes October 10th as Blue Light Awareness Day in California | Dr. Richard Pan
SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day.

This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California.

Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. (ca.gov)
California Blue Light Resolution SCR-73 | Eyesafe
October 10th is Blue Light Awareness Day: Take steps to reduce exposure

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ELECTRONICS BRANDS ANNOUNCE NEW EYESAFE

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https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/consumerelectronics-brands-announce-new-eyesafe-products-at-blue Open letter Anaheim Elementary School
District no safety for blue

https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/open-letter-anaheimelementary-school-district-no-safety-for-blue 14 OCT ZAGG AND EYESAFE PARTNER ON ADVOCACY

CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT BLUE LIGHT AWARENESS DAY

AND WORLD SIGHT DAY
The campaign focuses on the steps consumers can take to safeguard against prolonged exposure to blue light, as well as the short-and-long-term risks to our eyes and health. It brings in relevant and timely data from UnitedHealthcare and Eyesafe’s Screen Time 2020 Report, which revealed
94% of eye doctors are concerned about prolonged exposure to digital devices. World-renowned doctors from the
Eyesafe® Vision Health Advisory Board contributed articles and responded to questions around blue light exposure,
which can be found at bluelightawarenessday.org. In
addition, social media influencer Natalie Zfat created a video to share with her half a million followers on social media. She has worked with the likes of LinkedIn, Facebook and Samsung, and is a regular contributor to Forbes
magazine.
“Blue light awareness increased with COVID-19, as people shifted to remote work and distance learning”, says Eyesafe CEO Justin Barrett. “Even so, we know there is more work to be done to educate the public about the potential health risks from high-energy blue light exposure. With screen time tipping 13 hours a day, it is more important than ever to take proactive safety measures in reducing our exposure to highenergy visible blue light.” Too much screen time is raising rate of
childhood myopia
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-much-screen-time-israising-rate-of-childhood-myopia Too Much Screen Time Can Have Lasting
Consequences for Young Children’s Brains
Madigan found that on average, the children in the study were spending about 2-3 hours a day in front of a screen. (The American Academy of Pediatrics currently recommends that toddlers and young children spend no more than one hour a day watching quality educational programming.

Growing data suggests that exposing young children to too much time in front of a TV or computer can have negative effects on their development, including issues with memory, attention and language skills.

In the latest look at the topic, researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics that more screen time is linked to poorer
progress on key developmental measures such as
communication skills, problem solving and social
interactions among young kids over time.

That strongly supports expert guidelines that recommend limiting screen time for young children, when the brain is rapidly developing new connections and learning from every cue it receives. “What too much screen time leads to is a variety of missed opportunities for learning and
development,” says Madigan. “When a child is watching a screen, he or she is missing out on the opportunity for walking, talking and interacting with others.”
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/too-muchscreen-time-can-have-lasting-consequences-for-young-chil W.H.O. Says Limited or No Screen Time for Children Under 5 https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/who-sayslimited-or-no-screen-time-for-children-under-5 World Health Organization says limited or no screen time for children
under 5
In a new set of guidelines, the World Health Organization said that infants under 1 year old should not be exposed to electronic screens and that children between the ages of 2 and 4 should not have more than one hour of “sedentary
screen time” each day.

Limiting, and in some cases eliminating, screen time for children under the age of 5 will result in healthier adults, the organization, a United Nations health agency, announced on Wednesday.

But taking away iPads and other electronic devices is only part of the solution, the researchers said. Children under 5 should also get more exercise and sleep in order to develop better habits that will stave off obesity and diseases in adolescence and adulthood, the guidelines said.
“Achieving health for all means doing what is best for health right from the beginning of people’s lives,” Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the W.H.O., said in a statement. “Early childhood is a period of rapid development and a time when family lifestyle patterns can be adapted to boost health gains.”
As previous generations worried about the impact of radios and televisions, researchers today are studying the impact of “screen time,” which has become a shorthand for the
amount of time spent interacting with TVs, computers,
smartphones, digital tablets and video games, on brain
development and overall health. But there is limited data on the short- and long-term effects.

The National Institutes of Health has funded a $300 million project known as the A.B.C.D. Study (for Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development), which hopes to show how brain
development is affected by a range of experiences, including substance use, concussions and screen time. But the study is tracking children ages 9 to 10 into young adulthood, and the data is preliminary.
[From 2018: We took a look at what scientists know, and don’t know, about the link between screens, behavior, and development.]
In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued
guidelines that recommended no screen time other than
video-chatting for children under 18 months. And it
recommended introducing only “high-quality programming” to children 18 to 24 months of age, and advised that parents and caregivers watch the program with them. Children
between the ages of 2 to 5 years should watch only one hour per day of approved programming.

Dr. David Hill, a pediatrician who led a group that wrote the A.A.P.’s 2016 guidelines, said there are no known benefits of screen media for children under 18 months of age. But he added that technology is developing faster than the
scientific study on the effect new devices are having on young brains.

Dr. Hill said the W.H.O. appears to be “applying the
precautionary principle, and saying: ‘If we don’t know that it’s good, and there’s any reason to believe it’s bad, why do it?’”
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/world-healthorganization-says-limited-or-no-screen-time-for-chil knowingly allow its products to 'harm children,
a tobacco addiction
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told Congress on
Tuesday the social media giant puts their 'astronomical profits' over safety, accused execs of knowing their
products harm children and said the site is a threat to democracy and causes violence.

Her claims were devastating for Facebook's public image and prompted multiple senators to attack founder Mark
Zuckerberg - who Haugen alleges knew of and encouraged
his site's harmful practices.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/knowinglyallow-its-products-to-harm-childrena-tobacco-addicti LIVE: Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies to U.S. Senate
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/live-facebookwhistleblower-frances-haugen-testifies-to-us-sen U.S. Senators Blackburn (R-Tenn.)Hold Hearing With
Facebook
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/us-senatorsblackburn-r-tennhold-hearing-with-facebook Facebook Knows Instagram Is Toxic for Teen Girls,
Company Documents Show
Its own in-depth research shows a significant teen mentalhealth issue that Facebook plays down in public https://www.wsj.com/articles/facebook-knows-instagram-istoxic-for-teen-girls-company-documents-show11631620739?mod=hp_lead_pos7 Facebook’s Effort to Attract Preteens Goes Beyond
Instagram Kids,
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/facebook%E2%80%99seffort-to-attract-preteens-goes-beyond-instagram-kids Definitions of Child Abuse & Neglect Learn how child abuse and neglect are defined in Federal law and State laws and find resources that distinguish between discipline and
abuse. Discipline versus abuse Federal law definitions of child abuse and neglect Federal legislation provides
guidance to States by identifying a minimum set of acts or behaviors that define child abuse and neglect.

The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
(CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as amended by the CAPTA
Reauthorization Act of 2010, defines child abuse and neglect as, at minimum: "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." This definition of child abuse and neglect refers specifically to parents and other caregivers. A "child" under this definition generally means a person who is
younger than age 18 or who is not an emancipated minor.

See California Penal Code 11165 child abuse or neglect:
includes physical injury or death inflicted by other than accidental means upon a child by another person, sexual abuse as defined in Section 11165. California Penal Code 11165.7 – (a) As used in this ...
www.lawserver.com/law/state/california/codes/california_pe nal_code_11165-7 and ARTICLE 2.5. Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act [11164 - 11174.3] ( Heading of Article 2.5 amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1444, Sec. 1. ) Law section (ca.gov).
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/ggusd-scr-73-2019-bluelight-protection-causes-phsyical-harm (1152) Board of Education Trustee Teri Rocco Delivers Welcome Back Message - YouTube

GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD
MEETING AGENDA September 20, 2022
https://www.ggusd.us/media/7020/09-20-22.mp3 AT 55 WHEN

SPEAKING WALTER MUNETON GGUSD BOARDMEMBER STATES

ABOUT ESPORTS THAT THEY CAN MAKE MONEY FURTHER HE WAS
ENCOURAGE MORE ESPORTS IN SCHOOLS.

Walter Muneton is a graduate of Clinton Elementary, Doig Intermediate and Santiago High School. He brings energy, passion, and a socialemotional perspective to the Garden Grove Unified School District School Board of Education. Mr. Muneton earned his Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from California State University, Dominguez Hills and his Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

In an effort to expand his expertise in K-12 education, he earned his Pupil Personnel Services (School Social Work) and Child Welfare & Attendance Credential from San Jose State University.

Mr. Muneton’ professional experience has revolved around serving his community as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the public sector for children and families. He also served one term as a Neighborhood Improvement Commissioner for the City of Garden Grove. Most importantly, Mr. Muneton is a proud husband and father of two children. Elected in 2016, Walter's present term expires November 2024.

La Quinta Nets CIF Championship in esports
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
La Quinta Nets CIF Championship in esports | Garden Grove Unified School District (ggusd.us)
Garden Grove, CA Esports Recruiting Guide (ncsasports.org) First Orange County eSports League
has gamers competing from 25 high
schools
Members of the La Habra High eSports team, including Justin Bajjali, center, play their first match against Magnolia High at La Habra High School in La Habra on Friday, Feb 2, 2018. The Samueli Foundation is partnering with the OC Department of Education to start the new Orange County High School eSports League, where 37 teams from 25 high schools will compete over eight weeks, then enter playoffs where a champion will be crowned in April or May. (Photo by Kevin SullivanOrange County Register/SCNG)
First Orange County eSports League has gamers competing from 25 high schools – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)

A SOCIAL SETTING FOR GAMERS
Along with providing more focused career education, the league aims to boost student interaction on campuses.

While most gaming takes place in isolation at home, educators hope the league’s structure will get students socializing with classmates.

During practices and games, the players will sit next to their teammates in computer labs on campus, rather than communicating on headsets. It’s in these computer labs students are recognizing the importance of teamwork, collaboration and communication. “It’s an interesting experience,” said Eduardo Martinez Flores, a senior at La Habra High. “We’re used to mostly talking online, so this is different. There’s a lot more noise.”
Because the league requires students have at least a 2.0 grade point average and satisfactory marks in citizenship, officials say the league will get this group of students more engaged in school. “The beauty of the whole eSports realm is creating a platform for kids to learn without thinking that they’re in a learning situation,” Solomon said. “And that’s important because so many kids get turned off to school.”
Now that the league has been introduced and embraced, the next step is expansion.

Tiffany Bui, Mission Viejo High biology teacher and team manager, has plans of putting games up on a projector screen in hopes of getting spectators. La Habra’s Kelso said he has students creating banners and social media platforms to promote the team.

Bui also hopes more girls get involved in the program.

A gamer herself, Bui is just excited that this program is now open to students.
“It gives them a place to be,” she said. “Video games, game apps, computer games, it’s all part of a huge industry that’s going to be huge forever. It’s always going to appeal to young people, and kids would love to have a place to belong like this.”

Participating high schools
Brea Olinda
Capistrano Valley (2 Teams)
Corona del Mar
Cypress (2)
Edison (2)
El Dorado
El Toro (2)
Esperanza
Fountain Valley (2)
La Habra
La Quinta (2)
Laguna Hills
Los Alamitos
Magnolia
Mater Dei (2)
Mission Viejo
Samueli Academy (2)
San Clemente
Sunny Hills (2)
Troy
Valencia (2)
Western (2)
Westminster (2)
Woodbridge
Yorba Linda (2)
City Partners with Black Dog
Gaming to Host Esports Fast Pitch
Event February 28
February 5, 2020
Taking its first big footstep into the billion-dollar gaming industry, the City of Garden Grove will cosponsor an Esports Fast Pitch, Conference and Tournament! event with Black Dog Gaming on Friday, February 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue.

Esports Fast Pitch, Conference and Tournament! is an opportunity to connect and network with leading e-gaming executives, investors, influencers, celebrities and other fellow gamers, as well as pitch esport or video game concepts.

A panel of industry leaders will discuss current and future trends and investment opportunities in the market. Speakers include Founder and CEO of Black Dog Venture Partners/Black Dog Gaming Scott Kelly; founding member of the rap group N.W.A and Black Dog Gaming partner Arabian Prince; General Manager and CEO of WorldGaming and Collegiate StarLeague Wim Stocks; and angel investor Jeff Wang.

Other e-gaming presenters and vendor companies include Advrtas, Dun Rite Games, Megafans and Infamy Fantasy Esports.

General tickets are $69 per person and include event admission, and participation in demos and panel discussions.

VIP tickets are $299 per person and include event admission, catered lunch, and an invitation to a VIP after-party with investors and panelists.

To register, visit http://bit.ly/esports-fast-pitch-tickets.

In keeping with the City’s Reimagine Garden Grove efforts, the Office of Economic Development is focused on partnering with tech-leaders and businesses to promote e-gaming in the community that will build regional and international interest and investment.
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BEING ELECTED TO GOVERNMENT DOESN'T GIVE YOU ANY EXTRA REASON

TO IGNORE ADVOCATES WHO DO THERE DILIGENCE TO RESEARCH AND PRESENT THE FACTS.UNDER THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS INTENDED

TO OFFER INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY, SINCE THOSE SIT AT THOSE

ELECTED CHAIR CANT BE EVER WHERE SO WHEN A GROUP OR

INDIVIDUAL WILLING TO ATTEND A MEETING BY TAKING THEIR TIME

COME BEFORE PUBLIC COMMENT IS THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS

THEIR BODY OF GOVERNMENT NOT TO PICK OR CHOOSE WHO ALLOWED

OVER THREE MINUTES

A CITY THAT PROCLAIMS MENTAL WELLNESS AND CHILD ABUSE BY

VOTING AND SIGNING ANY DOCUMENT IS FORM OF IS LEGAL IT SET A TONE FOR ALL TO ADHERE. ONE CITY THAT I LIVE IN HAS DECIDED TO

OVERRULE THE CITIES PROCLAMATION FOR THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

THE WORLD HEALTH OFFICIAL AS WELL MANY OTHER EXPERTS HAVE

SOUNDED THE ALARMS SEVERITY GAME ADDICTIONS SO MY QUESTION

WHY WOULD A BODY OF GOVERNMENT WANT TO BRING ILL TO THEIR

COMMUNITY SUCH AS VIOLENCE,IMPACT EDUCATION,ANIMAL ABUSE IS

THIS A GOVERNMENT WHO WANTS TO IGNORE AND PRETEND ITS NOT PROBLEM WHILE THEY SUPPORT BAD DECISIONS.

BELOW IS THE MORE OF A REPORTED LA TIMES NEWS STORY

DEMONSTRATING THE WELLNESS HEALTH
RISK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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CITY OF GARDEN GROVE

CALIFORNIA
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2019
WHEREAS, Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and
WHEREAS, All Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their
lives, and
WHEREAS, Prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental
health conditions, and
WHEREAS, There is strong research that diet, exercise, sleep and stress
management can help all Americans protect their health and well-being, and
WHEREAS, Mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation
and with effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives, and WHEREAS, Each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider,
organization and citizen shares the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention efforts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the month of May 2019 is “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Garden Grove, and in
doing so we recognize the need to raise awareness and to promote services
for integrated mental health and wellness solutions for children, youth and families.

May 14, 2019
https://ggcity.org/records_request/requests/4673/correspondences/19344/download/4673- proc.pdf
‘Little League of eSports’ is set to launch in Newport Beach 1 / 6 Sara Morrison, 9, left, and Caden Bennett, 10, play a round of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate during Orange County’s first eSports league match at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast in Newport Beach on Wednesday.

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‘Little League of eSports’ is set to launch in Newport
Beach
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Surgeon general discusses mental health
with Southern California high school
students
Surgeon general discusses mental health with Southern California high school students - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
All four comprehensive high schools compete in
second annual PYLUSD Esports Tournament
TOPICS:El Dorado High SchoolEsperanza High SchoolEsportsPlacentiaYorba Linda Unified School DistrictUCIUniversity Of California IrvineValencia High SchoolYorba Linda High School
MAY 31, 2019
Students from El Dorado, Esperanza, Valencia, and Yorba Linda high schools checked in at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Esports Arena on Tuesday, May 28 to participate in the second annual Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School
District (PYLUSD) Esports Tournament.

Back in January 2018, all four PYLUSD comprehensive high schools joined the Orange County High School Esports League (OCHSEL), a program dedicated to connecting students’ interest in esports to sportsmanship, entrepreneurship, and STEM interests. For the 2018-19 school year, OCHSEL became a part of the North America Scholastic Esports Federation, known as NASEF.

In NASEF, teams throughout the nation compete against each other weekly in the game League of Legends, a team-oriented strategy game set in mystical forests where competitors select avatars with unique fighting skills. Official NASEF matches concluded in April, but will start again next school year.

By following a round-robin tournament format, each school had the opportunity to compete for PYLUSD League of Legends supremacy. The afternoon was filled with competitive esports face offs, and although a winner was not crowned due to time restrictions, students and coaches alike still had a fun time showcasing their gaming and collaboration skills.

The PYLUSD Esports Tournament was made possible by the
District’s K-12 Innovation and Technology team under the direction of Director, Cary Johnson. A special thanks also goes out to the UCI Esports Arena for hosting.

NASEF is made possible by corporate sponsors Blizzard
Entertainment, Bloody Gaming, HyperX, Recycle My Machine, Riot Games, Tespa, and UCI Cybersecurity Policy & Research Institute, as well as the Samueli Foundation, Orange County Department of Education, UCI Esports, OC STEM Initiative, Connected Learning Lab, Emerald Foundation, Connected Camps, UCI Samueli School of Engineering, and UCI Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences.
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Ready player one: Orange County High
School Esports League to debut this week
January 30, 2018
Thirty-seven teams from 25 local high schools have signed on to be a part of the new Orange County High School Esports League, which begins its inaugural season on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Students will compete in weekly matchups for eight weeks, leading up to the finals in April. Matches will be streamed live on Twitch.tv, and the championships will be played at the Santa Ana Esports Arena.

Ongoing tournament results will be posted
at http://www.ochighschoolesports.org/tournaments.

As we first shared in November, the new league was created to link students’ interest in online video games with science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM. Yet organizers also see opportunities to integrate English language arts and social emotional learning. “The idea for the Esports League came from key STEM educators who said, ‘If kids are spending this much time on games outside of school, what could be accomplished if we connect academic content with their gameplay?’” says Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares. “It’s an incredible opportunity to build on existing interest while introducing them to 21st-century skills and careers.”
Action, strategy and education
The inaugural season will be based on Riot Games’ League of Legends, which combines action and strategy. Competing players will be selected for each club, but all members will provide support, including maintaining statistical records, analyzing gameplay and coming up with strategies for improvement.

Each of the 37 clubs will be advised by a teacher serving as an oncampus manager, and educational concepts will be weaved into weekly team meetings and practices. These include lessons on health and nutrition, the biomechanics of gaming, online societies, computer hardware, game data, managing people and resources, and professional communication. Weekend workshops, which will be open to all students, will offer deeper dives into specific STEM and social emotional themes.
‘An academic framework’
The Orange County High School Esports is being led by the Samueli Foundation in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, OC STEM, Connected Camps, the UCI Connected Learning Lab, UCI’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, UCI Esports, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering at UCI, and the firm Alvarez & Marsal.

Constance Steinkuehler, professor of informatics at UC Irvine, has been tapped to lead curriculum development and related research. “The league has been carefully constructed with an academic framework incorporating STEM, ELA (English language arts) and social emotional learning, as well as Career Technical Education,” Steinkuehler says. “It’s relevant, forward leaning, and tied to future careers both inside and outside the tech industry.”
The future workforce
Organizers point to a decade of research on the benefits of using games and technology for learning. However, they also note that esports is based on commercial games that weren’t designed specifically for learning.

Through the Orange County league’s inaugural season, Steinkuehler and her team from UCI plan to evaluate existing and potential alignments between organized esports and school subjects, as well as social emotional learning. A full high school curriculum centered on esports is also under development.
“Online platforms like esports are the new social gathering places for kids,” says Gerald Solomon, the Samueli Foundation’s executive director. “We believe the platform can be leveraged for an even greater benefit, to help them grow their STEM interests and develop valued skills that will be needed for success in the future workforce.” https://newsroom.ocde.us/ready-player-one-orange-county-high-schoolesports-league-to-debut-up-this-week/.

China Tightens Limits for Young Online Gamers and Bans
School Night Play
Chinese children and teenagers can play online games for one hour a day on weekend and holiday evenings
China’s strict limits on how long minors can play online video games just got stricter. Chinese children and
teenagers are barred from online gaming on school days, and limited to one hour a day on weekend and holiday
evenings, under government rules issued Monday.

The rules, released by the National Press and Publication Administration, tightened restrictions from 2019 aimed at what the government said was a growing scourge of online game addiction among schoolchildren. Under the old rules, players under the age of 18 were limited to no more than 90 minutes of gaming on weekdays and three hours a day on
weekend.

Parents had complained that was too generous and had
been laxly enforced, the administration said. The new rule sets the permitted gameplay hour to 8 to 9 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The government said it would step up inspections to ensure that gaming companies were
enforcing the restrictions.

The new rules also reflect the government’s intensifying push for companies to jettison what the Chinese Communist Party says are unhealthy influences, especially among
teenagers and children.
“Some teenage kids just won’t listen to their parents’
discipline, and this policy can control them,” said Lily Feng, a company worker in Shenzhen in southern China. She said her 10-year-old daughter was less interested in online games than in Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok, but added that the new limits set a good example.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/business/media/chinaonline-games.html#commentsContainer https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/business/media/chinaonline-games.html Governor Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Bill Protecting
Children’s Online Data and Privacy
Published: Sep 15, 2022
AB 2273 requires online platforms to consider the best
interest of child users and to protect their mental health and wellbeing
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced
that he has signed bipartisan landmark legislation aimed at protecting the wellbeing, data, and privacy of children using online platforms. AB 2273 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) and Assemblymember Jordan Cunningham (RSan Luis Obispo), establishes the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which requires online platforms to
consider the best interest of child users and to default to privacy and safety settings that protect children’s mental and physical health and wellbeing.
“We’re taking aggressive action in California to protect the health and wellbeing of our kids,” said Governor Newsom. “As a father of four, I’m familiar with the real issues our children are experiencing online, and I’m thankful to
Assemblymembers Wicks and Cunningham and the tech
industry for pushing these protections and putting the
wellbeing of our kids first.”
AB 2273 Sept 2022
https://www.gov.ca.gov/2022/09/15/governor-newsom-signs-first-innation-bill-protecting-childrens-online-data-and-privacy/ AB-2273 The California Age-Appropriate Design Code
Act.(2021-2022)
1798.99.31. (a) A business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children shall take all of the following actions:
(1) (A) Before any new online services, products, or features are offered to the public, complete a Data Protection Impact Assessment for any online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children and maintain documentation of this assessment as long as the online service, product, or feature is likely to be accessed by children. A business shall biennially review all Data Protection Impact Assessments. (B) The Data Protection Impact Assessment required by this paragraph shall identify the purpose of the online service, product, or feature, how it uses children’s personal
information, and the risks of material detriment to children that arise from the data management practices of the
business. The Data Protection Impact Assessment shall
address, to the extent applicable, all of the following:
(i) Whether the design of the online product, service,
or feature could harm children, including by exposing
children to harmful, or potentially harmful, content
on the online product, service, or feature.
(ii) Whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could lead to children experiencing or being targeted by harmful, or potentially harmful, contacts on the online product, service, or feature.
(iii) Whether the design of the online product,
service, or feature could permit children to witness,
participate in, or be subject to harmful, or potentially harmful, conduct on the online product, service, or
feature.
(iv) Whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could allow children to be party to or exploited by a harmful, or potentially harmful, contact on the online
product, service, or feature.
(v) Whether algorithms used by the online
product, service, or feature could harm
children.
(vi) Whether targeted advertising systems used by the online product, service, or feature could harm children.
(vii) Whether and how the online product, service, or
feature uses system design features to increase,
sustain, or extend use of the online product, service,
or feature by children, including the automatic
playing of media, rewards for time spent, and
notifications.
(viii) Whether, how, and for what purpose the online product, service, or feature collects or processes sensitive personal information of children.
(2) Document any risk of material detriment to children that arises from the data management practices of the business identified in the Data Protection Impact Assessment
required by paragraph (1) and create a timed plan to
mitigate or eliminate the risk before the online service, product, or feature is accessed by children.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202 120220AB2273
AB-118 Department of Social Services: C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program.(2021-2022)
[ Approved by Governor October 08, 2021. Filed with Secretary of State October 08, 2021. ]

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AB 118, Kamlager. Department of Social Services:

C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program.

Existing law establishes the State Department of Social Services in the Health and Welfare Agency and sets forth its powers and duties relating to the administration of various programs relating to public social services.

This bill would enact the Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems Act, or the C.R.I.S.E.S. Act, for purposes of creating, implementing, and evaluating the C.R.I.S.E.S. Grant Pilot Program, which the act would
establish. The bill would require the department to
administer the program if appropriate funding is made
available to the department. The bill would require the department to award grants to qualified grantees, which include city, county, and tribal departments of social
services, disability services, health services, public health, or behavioral health, based on grant eligibility criteria developed in partnership with a stakeholder workgroup.

This bill would require each grantee to receive a minimum award of $250,000 per year under the program. The bill
would require a grantee to award at least 90% of grant funds received to one or more qualifying community-based
organizations, as defined. The bill would require funds awarded under the program to be utilized to create and
strengthen community-based alternatives to law
enforcement to lessen the reliance on law enforcement
agencies as first responders to crisis situations unrelated to a fire department or emergency medical service response.

This bill would require a grantee to report at least annually to the department on the use of funding awarded under the program. The bill would require the department to convene a stakeholder workgroup consisting of specified individuals to make recommendations to the department regarding the
implementation of the program, as specified.

This bill would establish the Community Response Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Systems Program Fund within the State Treasury, and would provide that, upon appropriation by the Legislature, the moneys may be expended by the
department for purposes of the program. The bill would
prohibit the department from expending more than 5% of
appropriated funds on administrative costs, as specified.

The bill would require the department to award all grants by January 1, 2023.

This bill would authorize the department to implement,
interpret, or make specific the provisions of the program without taking regulatory action, as specified. The bill would grant immunity to the state from liability resulting from the activities of a grantee or community-based organization under the program.

This bill would repeal these provisions on June 30, 2026. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml? bill_id=202120220AB118
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Preferring print in our digital age.!
As the pandemic drove a sudden, massive and necessary
shift to online education last year, students were forced to access much of their school reading assignments digitally.

Turning so heavily to screens for school reading was a
temporary fix — and should remain that way.

A wealth of research comparing print and digital reading points to the same conclusion — print matters. For most students, print is the most effective way to learn and to retain that knowledge long-term.

When measuring reading comprehension, researchers
typically ask people to read passages and then answer
questions or write short essays. Regardless of the age of the students, reliably similar patterns occur.

When the text is longer than about 500 words, readers
generally perform better on comprehension tests with
print passages. The superiority of print especially shines through when experimenters go beyond questions having
superficial answers to those whose responses
require inferences, details about the text, or
remembering when and where in a story an event took
place.

Part of the explanation for discrepancies between print and digital test scores involves the physical properties of paper. We often use the place in the book (at the
beginning, halfway through) or location on a page as a
memory marker. But equally important is a reader’s
mental perspective. People tend to put more effort into reading print than reading digitally.

We can learn a lot about the importance of print by asking students themselves. Overwhelmingly, college students
report they concentrate, learn or remember best with
paper, according to my research and studies conducted by colleagues.

For instance, students say that when reading hard copy, “everything sinks in more” and can be pictured “more
vividly.” When reading digitally, they admit they get
distracted by things like online social media or YouTube.

However, not all students relish reading in print. Several of the more than 400 I surveyed commented that digital
texts seemed shorter than the print versions (when they’re actually the same length) or declared that digital is more entertaining and print can be boring. They said things like digital screens “keep me awake” or “print can tire you out really fast” no matter how interesting the book.

Such attitudes support research that finds when students are allowed to choose how much time to spend reading a
passage, many speed more quickly through the digital
version — and do worse on the comprehension test.

Reading digitally only started becoming a norm about a
decade ago, thanks to advancements in technology and
consumer products such as e-readers and tablet
computers. Meanwhile, another seismic shift was
beginning to happen in education. Academic courses, and then whole degree programs, became available online at
universities before such technology-driven offerings
percolated down through the lower grades.

As academic e-books made their way onto the market,
students and faculty alike saw these more affordable
digital versions as a way to combat the high cost of print textbooks. Open educational resources — teaching and
learning materials available free (almost always online) — also became another popular option.

In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission unveiled a plan for all K-12
schools to transition from print to digital textbooks by 2017. The rationale? Improve education, but also cost
savings. The big three textbook publishers (Pearson,
McGraw-Hill Education, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
were quick to develop digital initiatives for K-12 materials.

The pace accelerated in higher education as well, most
recently with inclusive-access models, where publishers provide reduced-price digital texts to all course enrollees.

Regrettably, both the textbook industry and school
decision-makers rushed to embrace digital reading
platforms without assessing potential educational
implications. Yet below the radar, teachers and students have often recognized the educational mismatch.

A recent survey by the research group Bay View
Analytics found that 43% of college faculty believe
students learn better with print materials — the same
message students have been sending, when we bother to
ask. Yes, cost issues need to be addressed, and yes,
digital has a vital place in contemporary education. But so does print.

There’s a pressing need to rethink the balance between
print and digital learning tools. When choosing educational materials, educators — and parents — have to consider
many factors, including subject matter, cost and
convenience. However, it’s also important to remember
that research findings usually tip the scales toward print as a more effective learning tool.

What can parents and educators do? For starters, explore students’ perceptions about which reading medium helps
them concentrate and learn more easily. Conduct a short survey and discuss the results with students in class or at home. Make sure everyone who has a stake in students’
education — teachers, librarians, administrators and
parents — thinks about the consequences of their choices.

The pandemic drove society to educational triage, not just by pivoting to digital materials but also by reducing
curricular rigor. As schools continue to reopen and rethink their educational goals, research about learning should be used to help find the right balance between screens and print in the digital age.

Naomi S. Baron is professor emerita of linguistics at
American University and author of “How We Read Now:

Strategic Choices for Print, Screen, and Audio.”
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Computer Science Ed Flawed K-12
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 265
CHAPTER 191
Relative to California Computer Science Education Month. [ Filed with Secretary of State September 05, 2018. ]

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ACR 265, Berman. California Computer Science Education
Month.

This measure would designate the month of September 2018 as California Computer Science Education Month. The
measure would encourage schools, teachers, researchers, universities, business leaders, and policymakers to identify mechanisms for teachers to receive cutting-edge
professional development to provide sustainable learning experiences in computer science education, and would
encourage the exposure of pupils to computer science
concepts. The measure would also encourage opportunities to be provided for females and underrepresented minorities in computer science.
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with Social
In Depth Research Finds California Teens Struggling
with Social Isolation and Screen Saturation

COVID-19 has transformed life in California and plunged our nation into a “new normal". Surveys show that adolescents in particular are struggling with the mental health effects of the isolation and stress of a pandemic.

The California Partners Project partnered with the Child Mind Institute to take a deep look at how life is being experienced by teens coping with loss, social isolation, and screen saturation. Adolescents report they processing
something akin to grief. They describe headaches, poor
sleep, minimal physical activity, and exhaustion. They report feeling the consequences of being “addicted” to their
phones and social media — but believe these problems are too mild to matter or warrant a change in behavior or
conversation with their parents.

Our study aims to help caregivers and adolescents
understand what is happening beneath the surface so they can support and navigate the healthiest possible response and adaptations to the loss and changes of the COVID-19 era.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/in-depth-research-findscalifornia-teens-struggling-with-social Patton Elementary School Wins $25,000 for
New Technology

OPINION
"Teri Rocco, board of education vice president. “We
know that when you put technology in the hands of
our students, it takes learning to a higher level and
inspires deeper understanding than a text book can
provide"
Based on medical reports limiting screen time to one
hour has a positive results for mental health please
review my websites for further information. That I
whole heartily disagree with statement Teri Rocco,
board of education vice president. “We know that
when you put technology in the hands of our
students, it takes learning to a higher level and
inspires deeper understanding than a text book can
provide.” It is not sound advise to current medical
recommendations.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma visited Patton
Elementary School last week to present the school
with a $25,000 check for new technology. After the
check presentation, Treasurer Ma joined with the
school’s staff and approximately 950 students to
duck tape Patton Principal Jennifer Carter and
Assistant Principal Julie Kawai to the wall.

Patton Elementary School was one of only three
schools across California to receive an oversized
check for $25,000 as part of the Treasurer’s 2019
Scholar Dollar Program. The school-wide ducktaping event was promised to students for winning the competition. Scholar Dollar Program winners are
selected based off the number of online votes they
receive. Patton received an impressive 14,512
votes, more than any California school that
participated in the competition.
“The district is grateful to the State Treasurer’s
Office for providing this creative funding avenue that
is enriching classroom experiences across
California,” said Teri Rocco, board of education vice
president. “We know that when you put technology
in the hands of our students, it takes learning to a
higher level and inspires deeper understanding than
a text book can provide.”
"President John F. Kennedy said technology ‘has no
conscience of its own. Whether it will become a
force for good or ill depends on man.’ Yet swayed by
digital-age myths, we are providing our children with
remarkably little guidance on their use of
technology.”
. It was Albert Einstein who famously said that once
you stop learning, you start dying.
“I feel tremendous guilt,” admitted Chamath
Palihapitiya, former Vice President of User Growth at
Facebook, to an audience of Stanford students. He
was responding to a question about his involvement
in exploiting consumer behavior. “The short-term,
dopamine-driven feedback loops that we have
created are destroying how society works,” he
explained. In Palihapitiya’s talk, he highlighted something most of us know but few really appreciate:
smartphones and the social media platforms they
support are turning us into bona fide addicts. While
it’s easy to dismiss this claim as hyperbole,
platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram
leverage the very same neural circuitry used by slot
machines and cocaine to keep us using their
products as much as possible. Taking a closer look
at the underlying science may give you pause the
next time you feel your pocket buzz.

Never Alone
If you’ve ever misplaced your phone, you may have
experienced a mild state of panic until it’s been
found. About 73% of people claim to experience this unique flavor of anxiety, which makes sense when you
consider that adults in the US spend an average of 2-4
hours per day tapping, typing, and swiping on their
devices—that adds up to over 2,600 daily touches.

Most of us have become so intimately entwined with
our digital lives that we sometimes feel our phones
vibrating in our pockets when they aren’t even there.

While there is nothing inherently addictive about
smartphones themselves, the true drivers of our
attachments to these devices are the hyper-social
environments they provide. Thanks to the likes of
Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and others,
smartphones allow us to carry immense social
environments in our pockets through every waking
moment of our lives. Though humans have evolved to
be social—a key feature to our success as a
species—the social structures in which we thrive
tend to contain about 150 individuals. This number is orders of magnitude smaller than the 2 billion potential
connections we carry around in our pockets today. There is no doubt that smartphones provide immense
benefit to society, but their cost is becoming more
and more apparent. Studies are beginning to show
links between smartphone usage and increased levels of
anxiety and depression, poor sleep quality, and increased risk of car injury or death. Many of us wish we spent less time on our
phones but find it incredibly difficult to disconnect.

Why are our smartphones so hard to ignore?
The Levers in Our Brains – Dopamine and
social reward
Dopamine is a chemical produced by our brains that
plays a starring role in motivating behavior. It gets
released when we take a bite of delicious food, when
we have sex, after we exercise, and, importantly,
when we have successful social interactions. In an
evolutionary context, it rewards us for beneficial
behaviors and motivates us to repeat them.

The human brain contains four major dopamine “pathways,” or connections between different parts of the brain that
act as highways for chemical messages called
neurotransmitters. Each pathway has its own
associated cognitive and motor (movement)
processes. Three of these pathways—the
mesocortical, mesolimbic, and nigrostriatal
pathways—are considered our “reward pathways”
and have been shown to be dysfunctional in most cases of addiction. They are responsible for the release of
dopamine in various parts of the brain, which shapes
the activity of those areas. The fourth, the
tuberoinfundibular pathway, regulates the release of
a hormone called prolactin that is required for milk
production.

While the reward pathways (Figure 1) are distinct in
their anatomical organization, all three become
active when anticipating or experiencing rewarding
events. In particular, they reinforce the association
between a particular stimulus or sequence of
behaviors and the feel-good reward that follows.

Every time a response to a stimulus results in a
reward, these associations become stronger through
a process called long-term potentiation. This process
strengthens frequently used connections between brain cells called neurons by increasing the intensity at which
they respond to particular stimuli.

Although not as intense as hit of cocaine, positive
social stimuli will similarly result in a release of
dopamine, reinforcing whatever behavior preceded
it. Cognitive neuroscientists have shown that rewarding social stimuli—laughing faces, positive recognition
by our peers, messages from loved ones—activate
the same dopaminergic reward pathways.

Smartphones have provided us with a virtually
unlimited supply of social stimuli, both positive and
negative. Every notification, whether it’s a text
message, a “like” on Instagram, or a Facebook
notification, has the potential to be a positive social stimulus and dopamine influx.

The Hands that Pull – Reward prediction errors
and variable reward schedules
Because most social media platforms are free, they
rely on revenue from advertisers to make a profit.

This system works for everyone involved at first
glance, but it has created an arms race for your
attention and time. Ultimately, the winners of this
arms race will be those who best use their product
to exploit the features of the brain’s reward systems.

Reward prediction errors
Research in reward learning and addiction have
recently focused on a feature of our dopamine
neurons called reward prediction error (RPE) encoding. These prediction errors serve as dopamine-mediated
feedback signals in our brains (Figure 2). This
neurological feature is something casino owners
have used to their advantage for years. If you’ve ever
played slots, you’ll have experienced the intense
anticipation while those wheels are turning—the
moments between the lever pull and the outcome
provide time for our dopamine neurons to increase
their activity, creating a rewarding feeling just by
playing the game. It would be no fun otherwise. But
as negative outcomes accumulate, the loss of
dopamine activity encourages us to disengage. Thus,
a balance between positive and negative outcomes
must be maintained in order to keep our brains
engaged.
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rise in teen suicide
PUBLISHED: March 16, 2018 at 4:59 p.m. | UPDATED: March 21, 2018 at 9:05 a.m.

First of a three-part series. Read Part 2 and Part 3
Emma Pangelinan’s room embodies everything that is pure and good about teenagers, yet the quiet in the air is so heavy it nearly brings you to your knees.

Two rows of hard-earned gleaming softball and soccer
trophies testify to the past. A blue-and-gold UCLA pennant on the wall promises a wonderful future.

But the athletic, bright, always-helpful 13-year-old who slept in this room, who grew up in this home of faith and family, is gone forever.

After a perfect day on a perfect Sunday blasting softballs, sharing jokes with the girls on her travel team and window shopping with Dad, Emma disappeared on the evening of
Jan. 21 and killed herself.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/16/new-pressures-for-perfectioncontribute-to-rise-in-teen-suicide/

This 16-year-old’s suicide letters are a cry for
help and a national call for change
Second in a three-part series. Read Part 1 and Part 3
In a very nice part of California and in a very nice home, a very nice family sits down to a dinner of chicken tetrazzini, salad and croissants.

Dad asks his 18-year-old son about the baseball game he just pitched. The team lost, but the family knows there are bigger things in life. The Corona del Mar High School senior feels fine about his performance.

But no matter how positive and relaxed the conversation, an unshakable gloom filled with humankind’s deepest questions hangs in the air.

The dinner is courtesy of caring neighbors who want to help.

Someone is missing from the table who should be here, but will never return.
https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/19/this-16-year-oldssuicide-letters-are-a-cry-for-help-and-a-national-call-forchange/

Internet a ‘Lord of the Flies’: Teen suicide rise
started after Instagram, Snapchat began
Dr. Courtney Harkins, a clinical supervisor at Jserra Catholic High gives a presentation to Jserra students about suicide, depression, how to recognize the symptoms and what to do about it in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

Third of three parts. Part 1 and Part 2
A counselor at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan
Capistrano faces a gathering of somber students and asks if they knew any of the teens who recently took their lives.

A half-dozen hands immediately rise. After a pause, more hands poke up.
“I knew Kyle,” one boy quietly volunteers. “He always
seemed super happy. I never would have guessed.”
A half-dozen hands immediately rise. After a pause, more hands poke up.
“I knew Kyle,” one boy quietly volunteers. “He always
seemed super happy. I never would have guessed.”
In new series of sessions about suicide at JSerra — as well as at many other schools — little by little kids open up.

One student talks about 13-year-old Emma Pangelinan who lived in Mission Viejo. Another teen says he knew Patrick Turner, a 16-year-old who lived in Corona del Mar. A girl mentions two girls in a nearby town. A boy asks about
another boy who died.

It used to be that kids in high school knew one, maybe two kids who committed suicide. Back then, there wasn’t the reach of social media and methods to kill yourself weren’t just a Google search away.

With the Internet as well as Instagram and Snapchat “like” creating round-the-clock races for online popularity — who sleeps anymore? — high school today is not your mother’s high school.

It’s not even the high school that millennials experienced. https://www.ocregister.com/2018/03/21/teen-suicide-can-bereduced-if-parents-educators-change-social-media-culture/ These three suicide-prevention bills are now law in
California
They require plans for kindergarten through 12th grade, online posting of anti-bullying policies and money for a suicide-prevention fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed all three bills passed
by the California legislature this year aimed at
reducing bullying and teen suicide.
“As responsible adults, we must be sensitive to the difficulties young people face and provide assistance as they navigate adolescence,” Assemblyman James Ramos, D-Highland, is quoted as saying in a news release issued Thursday, Oct. 10, after Newsom signed Ramos’ Assembly Bill 1767. “Offering age-appropriate suicide prevention education is one of the ways we can connect the community and create a culture of positive mental health outcomes.”
The newly signed bill builds on AB 2246, approved in 2016, which required school districts to have a suicide-prevention policy that addresses the needs of their highest-risk students in seventh through 12th grades. Former Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 2639 in 2018. That bill required districts to update those policies every five years. Ramos’ new bill requires districts serving kindergarten through sixth grades to create suicide-prevention policies.

AB 1767 was the second of two suicide-related bills Ramos introduced this year. Assembly Bill Policy Committee Analysis (ca.gov) Bill Text - AB1767 Pupil suicide prevention policies. (ca.gov)

AB 34, the first bill he introduced as an assemblyman, attempts to tackle one of the issues youth face that experts have linked to suicide – bullying. It requires school districts to post bullying prevention policies online as well as information about cyber bullying. Newsom signed it Sept. 12.

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Newsom signed AB 984, authored by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, R-Palmdale. The bill allows taxpayers to send their excess tax payments to a new Suicide Prevention Voluntary Contribution Fund. The fund would award grants and help fund crisis centers that are active members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Suicide was the second-leading cause of death for Americans ages 10 to 24 in 2017, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And emergency room visits for children and young adults ages 5 to 18 who have had suicidal thoughts or have attempted suicide have almost doubled since 2007, according to American Academy of Pediatrics.

In 2018, 53 minors killed themselves in four Southern California counties: 28 in Los Angeles County, 10 in Orange County, six in Riverside County and nine in San Bernardino County, according to the coroner’s offices in each county.

About one in five California high school students has considered killing themselves in the past year, according to a Southern California News Group analysis of surveys given in 70% of California public school districts.

These three suicide-prevention bills are now law in California – Press Enterprise
Assembly Bill No. 1767
CHAPTER 694
An act to amend Section 215 of the Education Code, relating to pupil health.
[ Approved by Governor October 09, 2019. Filed
with Secretary of State October 09, 2019. ]

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AB 1767, Ramos. Pupil suicide prevention policies.

Tablets out, imagination in: the schools that
shun technology
using technology in the classroom. Photograph: Corbis
Matthew Jenkins Wed 2 Dec 2015 02.00 EST
In the heart of Silicon Valley is a nine-classroom school where employees of tech giants Google, Apple and Yahoo send their children.

But despite its location in America’s digital Centre, there is not an iPad, smartphone or screen in sight.

Instead, teachers at the Waldorf School of the Peninsula prefer a more hands-on, experiential approach to learning that contrasts sharply with the rush to fill classrooms with the latest electronic devices. The pedagogy emphasizes the role of imagination in learning and takes a holistic approach that integrates the intellectual, practical and creative development of pupils.

But the fact that parents working for pioneering technology companies are questioning the value of computers in education begs the question – is the futuristic dream of high-tech classrooms really in the best interests of the next generation?
A global report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) suggests education systems that have invested heavily in computers have seen “no noticeable improvement” in their results for reading, math’s and science in the Programmer for International Student Assessment (Pisa) tests. The OECD’s education director, Andreas Schleicher says: “If you look at the best-performing education systems, such as those in East Asia, they’ve been very cautious about using technology in their “Those students who use tablets and computers very often tend to do worse than those who use them moderately,” he adds.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/tablets-out-imaginationin-the-schools-that-shun-technology or https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/2015/dec/02/schoolsthat-ban-tablets-traditional-education-silicon-valley-london A Silicon Valley School That Doesn’t Computer.

LOS ALTOS, Calif. — The chief technology officer of eBay sends his children to a nine-classroom school here. So do employees of Silicon Valley giants like Google, Apple, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard.

But the school’s chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles and, occasionally, mud. Not a computer to be found. No screens at all. They are not allowed in the classroom, and the school even frowns on their use at home.

Schools nationwide have rushed to supply their classrooms with computers, and many policy makers say it is foolish to do otherwise.

But the contrarian point of view can be found at the epicenter of the tech economy, where some parents and educators have a message:
computers and schools don’t mix.
https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/a-silicon-valley-schoolthat-doesn%E2%80%99t-compute and Melinda Gates: I spent my career in technology. I wasn’t prepared for its effect on my kids. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/08/24/melind a-gates-i-spent-my-career-in-technology-i-wasnt-prepared-for-its-effecton-my-kids/ SB 224, Portantino. Pupil instruction: mental
health education
SEC. 2. Article 6 (commencing with Section 51925) is added to Chapter

5.5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, to read:

Article 6. Mandatory Mental Health Education
51925. Each school district, county office of education, state special school, and charter school that offers one or more courses in health education to pupils in middle school or high school shall include in those courses instruction in mental health that meets the requirements of this article. This section shall not be construed to limit a school district, county office of education, state special school, or charter school in offering or requiring instruction in mental health as specified in this article. This instruction shall include all of the following:
(a)Reasonably designed instruction on the overarching themes and core principles of mental health.
(b) Defining signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges.

Depending on pupil age and developmental level, this may include defining conditions such as depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and anxiety, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
(c) Elucidating the evidence-based services and supports that effectively help individuals manage mental health challenges. (d) Promoting mental health wellness and protective factors, which includes positive development, social and cultural connectedness and supportive relationships, resiliency, problem solving skills, coping skills, self-esteem, and a positive school and home environment in which pupils feel comfortable.
(e) The ability to identify warning signs of common mental health problems in order to promote awareness and early intervention so that pupils know to take action before a situation turns into a crisis. This shall include instruction on both of the following:
(1) How to seek and find assistance from professionals and services within the school district that includes, but is not limited to, school counselors with a pupil personnel services credential, school psychologists, and school social workers, and in the community for themselves or others.
(2) Evidence-based and culturally responsive practices that are proven to help overcome mental health challenges.
(f) The connection and importance of mental health to overall health and academic success and to co-occurring conditions, such as chronic physical conditions, chemical dependence, and substance abuse. (g) Awareness and appreciation about the prevalence of mental health challenges across all populations, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic statuses, including the impact of race, ethnicity, and culture on the experience and treatment of mental health challenges. (h) Stigma surrounding mental health challenges and what can be done to overcome stigma, increase awareness, and promote acceptance. This shall include, to the extent possible, classroom presentations of narratives by trained peers and other individuals who have experienced mental health challenges and how they coped with their situations, including how they sought help and acceptance. https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=2021 20220SB224
AB 272, Muratsuchi. Pupils: use of smartphones.

An act to add Section 48901.7 to the Education Code,
relating to pupils.
[ Approved by Governor July 01, 2019. Filed with Secretary of State July 01, 2019. ]
Existing law authorizes the governing board of a school district or its designee to regulate the possession or use of any electronic signaling device that operates through the transmission or receipt of radio waves, including, but not limited to, paging and signaling equipment, by pupils of the school district while the pupils are on campus, attending school-sponsored activities, or under the supervision or control of school district employees.

This bill would explicitly authorize the governing body of a school district, a county office of education, or a charter school to adopt a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones while the pupils are at a school site or while the pupils are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of that school district, county office of education, or charter school. The bill would, however, specify circumstances in which a pupil could not be prohibited from possessing or using a smartphone.
(a) There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by pupils at elementary and secondary schools during the school day interferes with the educational mission of the schools, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low-achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide.
(b) In September 2018, France adopted a nationwide smartphone ban in all primary and middle schools in order to promote pupil achievement and healthy social development.
(c) The London School of Economics and Political Science published a May 2015 study that found that test scores improved significantly at schools that banned mobile phone use, and that the most significant gains in pupil performance were made by the most disadvantaged and underachieving pupils. The study concluded that “schools could significantly reduce the education achievement gap by prohibiting mobile phone use in schools.”
(d) Dr. Jean Twenge, who is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, published a book in 2017 entitled “iGen,” which presents evidence of an increase in depression and suicide among American teenagers that may be caused by increased mobile device screen time and social media use. According to Dr. Twenge, 8th grade pupils who spend 10 or more hours per week on social media are 56 percent more likely to describe themselves as unhappy than those who devote less time to social media. Moreover, teenagers who spend three hours per day or more on electronic devices are 35 percent more likely to demonstrate risk factors for suicide, such as suicidal ideation, and teenagers who spend five or more hours per day on their devices are 71 percent more likely to demonstrate a risk factor for suicide.

SEC. 2. Section 48901.7 is added to the Education Code, to read:
48901.7. (a) The governing body of a school district, a county office of education, or a charter school may adopt a policy to limit or prohibit the use by its pupils of smartphones while the pupils are at a school site or while the pupils are under the supervision and control of an employee or employees of that school district, county office of education, or charter school.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a pupil shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a smartphone under any of the following circumstances:
(1) In the case of an emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger.
(2) When a teacher or administrator of the school district, county office of education, or charter school grants permission to a pupil to possess or use a smartphone, subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that teacher or administrator.
(3) When a licensed physician and surgeon determines that the possession or use of a smartphone is necessary for the health or wellbeing of the pupil. (4) When the possession or use of a smartphone is required in a pupil’s individualized education program.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=2019 20200AB272
According to the author, “Growing evidence shows excessive smartphone use at school interferes with education, encourages cyberbullying, and may have
adverse effects on teenage mental health, including increased rates of depression and suicide.

AB 272 will require school districts to adopt their own policies that strike a balance between
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allowing appropriate student use of smartphones while making sure that smartphones are not
interfering with a student's educational, social and emotional development.”
An act to add Section 48901.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupils.
[Approved by Governor July 1, 2019. Filed with Secretary of State July 1, 2019.] legislative counsel’s digest Senate .Ch. 42 — 2 —
“According to Dr. Twenge, 8th grade pupils who spend 10 or more hours
per week on social media are 56 percent more likely to describe themselves
as unhappy than those who devote less time to social media.

Moreover,
teenagers who spend three hours per day or more on electronic devices are
35 percent more likely to demonstrate risk factors for suicide, such as suicidal
ideation, and teenagers who spend five or more hours per day on their devices are 71 percent more likely to demonstrate a risk factor for suicide”
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_id= 201920200AB272
Date of Hearing: April 10, 2019

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Patrick O'Donnell, Chair
AB 272 (Muratsuchi) – As Amended March 19, 2019
SUBJECT: Pupils: use of smartphones
Use of technology. Student use of technology, including smartphones, is on the rise. A 2015
Pew Research report found that 73 percent of 13- to 17-year-olds had their own smartphones or
had access to one, and 24 percent said they were online “almost constantly.” A 2015 Common
Sense Media report and study, “Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens”
found that teenagers (ages 13-18) use an average of nine hours of entertainment media per day
and that tweens (ages 8-12) use an average of six hours a day, not including time spent using
media for school or homework.

Despite the significant amount of time teens and tweens spend with media, not all young people use media in the same way. The report identified a significant
digital equality gap between low-income kids who are far less likely to have access to computers,
tablets and smartphones than their wealthier peers. However, those low-income kids who do
have access are more likely to spend more time on their devices than kids from more affluent
families.

The survey also found that half of teenagers felt addicted to their devices, and 78
percent checked their devices at least hourly. Seventy-two percent of teens felt pressured to
respond immediately to texts, notifications and social media messaging.

Research is inconclusive on the connection between technology use and student mental
health.

According to a 2017 Pew Research report, “Anxiety and depression are on the rise
among America’s youth and, whether they personally suffer from these conditions or not, sevenin-ten teens today
see them as major problems among their peers. Concern about mental health
cuts across gender, racial and socio-economic lines, with roughly equal shares of teens across
demographic groups saying it is a significant issue in their community.”
Although opinions and research are mixed, many have suggested that there is likely a correlation
between the increased use of technology and smartphone use and the increased rates of teenage
anxiety and depression.

A widely cited book by Dr. Jean Twenge, a professor of
psychology at
San Diego State, “iGen,” presents evidence of an increase in depression and suicide among
American teenagers that may be caused by increased
mobile device screen time and social media
use. However, there is little conclusive research that
suggests there is a causal relationship
between the two.

Impact of smartphone use on student achievement, and the use of smartphones in schools.

Similarly, there is little conclusive research regarding student personal smartphone use during
the school day for both personal or school-related use, and the corresponding impacts on
academic achievement. There is an increasing body of research on the impact of technology on
student outcomes, but little consensus has been reached.

A 2015 Discussion Paper from the London School of Economics and Political Science, Center
for Economic Performance, “Ill Communication: Technology, Distraction and Student
Performance” studied four English city school systems that had banned cell phone use in schools
in 2013.

The authors of the paper found that student test scores improve by

6.41% of a standard
deviation when schools banned cell phone use. The effect was driven by the most disadvantaged
and underachieving pupils. Students in the lowest quartile of prior achievement gained 14.23%
of a standard deviation, while students in the top quartile were neither positively nor negatively
affected by a phone ban. The results suggest that low-achieving students are more likely to be
distracted by the presence of mobile phones, while high achievers can focus in the classroom
regardless of the mobile phone policy
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_id= 201920200AB272

SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Senator Connie Leyva, Chair
2019 - 2020 Regular
Bill No: AB 272 Hearing Date: June 5, 2019
Author: Muratsuchi
Version: April 11, 2019
Urgency: No Fiscal: No
Consultant: Lynn Lorber

STAFF COMMENTS
1) Need for the bill. According to the author, “There is growing evidence that unrestricted use of smartphones by students in schools interferes
2) with the educational mission of the school, lowers pupil performance, particularly among low-achieving pupils, promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to teenage anxiety,
depression, and suicide. According to the 2017 ‘Common Sense Census, Media use by kids ages 0-3,’ 95 percent of families with kids aged 0-8 now have
smartphones. This is up from 63 percent in 2013. With this increased smart phone usage amongst kids, there is a growing correlation with student mental
health. Further, between 2009 and 2017, the number of 14- to 17-yearolds experiencing clinical-level depression in the last year jumped more than 60
percent, with a 47 percent increase among 12- to 13-year-olds. Teens that spend 5 or more hours a day on social media are twice as likely to be depressed
as those not using social media.”
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billAnalysisClient.xhtml?bill_id= 201920200AB272
Billionaire tech mogul Bill Gates reveals he banned
his children
Billionaire tech mogul Bill Gates reveals he banned his children from mobile phones until they turned 14
Wearing an £8 Casio watch during an interview with The Mirror, the Microsoft founder also says he limits his youngest’s screen time before she goes to bed
Bill Gates is the legendary founder of the world’s largest software firm, Microsoft – a company that made him the richest man in the world.

But even one of humanity’s greatest technological innovators still banned his kids from having mobiles until they were 14, forbids them at the dinner table and limits his youngest’s screen time before she goes to bed.

Father to Jennifer, 20, Rory, 17, and Phoebe, 14, he admits: “We often set a time after which there is no screen time and in their case that helps them get to sleep at a reasonable hour.
“You’re always looking at how it can be used in a great way – homework and staying in touch with friends – and also where it has gotten to excess.

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“We don’t have cellphones at the table when we are having a meal, we didn’t give our kids cellphones until they were 14 and they complained other kids got them earlier.”
Just which phones they got is not clear – possibly not those designed by his long-time rival, the late Apple founder Steve Jobs? But Gates’ no-nonsense approach should not be a surprise. He is famous for it. There may be £67billion to his name but there’s nothing excessive or showy about the man in the flesh.

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When Steve Jobs was running Apple, he was known to call journalists to either pat them on the back for a recent article or, more often than not, explain how they got it wrong. I was on the receiving end of a few of those calls. But nothing shocked me more than something Mr. Jobs said to me in late 2010 after he had finished chewing me out for something I had written about an iPad shortcoming.
“So, your kids must love the iPad?” I asked Mr. Jobs, trying to change the subject. The company’s first tablet was just hitting the shelves. “They haven’t used it,” he told me. “We limit how much technology our kids use at home.”
I’m sure I responded with a gasp and dumbfounded silence. I had imagined the Jobs’s household was like a nerd’s paradise: that the walls were giant touch screens, the dining table was made from tiles of iPads and that iPods were handed out to guests like chocolates on a pillow.

Nope, Mr. Jobs told me, not even close.

Since then, I’ve met a number of technology chief executives and venture capitalists who say similar things: they strictly limit their children’s screen time, often banning all gadgets on school nights, and allocating ascetic time limits on weekends.

I was perplexed by this parenting style. After all, most parents seem to take the opposite approach, letting their children bathe in the glow of tablets, smartphones and computers, day and night.

Yet these tech C.E.O.’s seems to know something that the rest of us don’t.

Chris Anderson, the former editor of Wired and now chief executive of 3D Robotics, a drone maker, has instituted time limits and parental controls on every device in his home. “My kids accuse me and my wife of being fascists and overly concerned about tech, and they say that none of their friends have the same rules,” he said of his five children, 6 to 17. “That’s because we have seen the dangers of technology firsthand. I’ve seen it in myself, I don’t want to see that happen to my kids.”
The dangers he is referring to include exposure to harmful content like pornography, bullying from other kids, and perhaps worse of all, becoming addicted to their devices, just like their parents.

Alex Constantinople, the chief executive of the OutCast Agency, a tech-focused communications and marketing firm, said her youngest son, who is 5, is never allowed to use gadgets during the week, and her older children, 10 to 13, are allowed only 30 minutes a day on school nights.

Evan Williams, a founder of Blogger, Twitter and Medium, and his wife, Sara Williams, said that in lieu of iPads, their two young boys have hundreds of books (yes, physical ones) that they can pick up and read anytime.

So how do tech moms and dads determine the proper boundary for their children? In general, it is set by age.

Children under 10 seem to be most susceptible to becoming addicted, so these parents draw the line at not allowing any gadgets during the week. On weekends, there are limits of 30 minutes to two hours on iPad and smartphone use. And 10- to 14-year-olds are allowed to use computers on school nights, but only for homework.
“We have a strict no screen time during the week rule for our kids,” said Lesley Gold, founder and chief executive of the Sutherland Gold Group, a tech media relations and analytics company. “But you have to make allowances as they get older and need a computer for school.” Some parents also forbid teenagers from using social networks, except for services like Snapchat, which deletes messages after they have been sent. This way they don’t have to worry about saying something online that will haunt them later in life, one executive told me.

Although some non-tech parents I know give smartphones to children as young as 8, many who work in tech wait until their child is 14. While these teenagers can make calls and text, they are not given a data plan until 16. But there is one rule that is universal among the tech parents I polled.
“This is rule No. 1: There are no screens in the bedroom. Period. Ever,” Mr. Anderson said.

While some tech parents assign limits based on time, others are much stricter about what their children are allowed to do with screens.

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Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy or green therapy, is the applied practice of the emergent field of ecopsychology, which was developed by Theodore Roszak. Ecotherapy, in many cases, stems from the belief that people are part of the web of life and that our psyches are not isolated or separate from our environment.

Ecopsychology is informed by systems theory and provides individuals with an opportunity to explore their relationship with nature—an area that may be overlooked in many other types of psychotherapy. While some professionals teach and practice ecopsychology exclusively, other mental health practitioners incorporate aspects of ecotherapy into their existing practices.

CONNECTION WITH EARTH: THE CORE OF ECOTHERAPY
Connection with the earth and its systems are at the core of ecotherapy. Many clinicians who practice ecotherapy believe that the earth has a self-righting capacity which operates through complex systems of integrated balance, and that if people can harmonize with these systems, they may experience improved mental health. Personal well-being and planetary well-being, as proposed in many tenets of ecotherapy, are not separate from each other. People’s lives are therefore seen as part of a greater system of interaction.

NATURE AND MENTAL HEALTH
Ecotherapy is based on the idea that people are connected to and impacted by the natural environment. A growing body of research highlights the positive benefits of connecting with nature. In one study conducted by psychologist Terry Hartig, participants were asked to complete a 40-minute cognitive task designed to induce mental fatigue. Following the task, participants were randomly assigned 40 minutes of time to be spent in one of three conditions: walking in a nature preserve, walking in an urban area, or sitting quietly while reading magazines and listening to music. Participants who had walked in the nature preserve reported less anger and more positive emotions than those who engaged in the other activities. In a similar study conducted by Mind, a mental health charity organization, a nature walk reduced symptoms of depression in 71% of participants, compared to only 45% of those who took a walk through a shopping center.

The beneficial effects of nature result not only from what people see but from what they experience through other senses as well. For example, in one recent study, participants recovered more quickly from psychological stress when they were exposed to nature sounds (from a fountain and tweeting birds) than when they were exposed to road traffic noise. In another study, food and fruit fragrances inhaled by hospital patients resulted in reduced self-reports of depressive mood.

While direct contact with nature has many benefits, individuals need not spend time in a green environment to experience the positive effects of nature. Several studies have found that a mere glimpse of nature from a window or even photographs of nature can improve people's overall mood, mental health, and life satisfaction. For example, in a study conducted by Roger Ulrich, a prominent researcher in this field, heart surgery patients in intensive care units were able to reduce their anxiety and need for pain medication by viewing pictures depicting trees and water. Another researcher, Rachel Kaplan, also found that office workers who had a view of nature from a window reported higher job and life satisfaction than those who did not have such a view.

Many other studies help to demonstrate the positive effects of nature on both physical and mental health. Studies have shown, for example, that children who live in buildings with a nearby green space may have a greater capacity for paying attention, delaying gratification, and inhibiting impulses than children who live in buildings surrounded by concrete. Children who have been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) display fewer symptoms after spending time in a green environment than when they spend time indoors or in non-green outdoor environments. The addition of flowers and plants to a workplace can positively affect creativity, productivity, and flexible problem solving, while the presence of animals may reduce aggression and agitation among children and those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

TRAINING FOR ECOTHERAPISTS
Ecopsychology and ecotherapy are still relatively emerging fields.

Many practicing Eco therapists are trained and licensed in a related area, such as counseling or psychotherapy, and incorporate the principles and techniques of ecotherapy into their existing practice.

Various institutions offer short courses in ecopsychology, ranging in duration from a few months to up to a year. For example, Naropa University and Antioch University both offer ecopsychology courses as part of their curriculum. JFK University in San Francisco also offers a one-year ecotherapy certificate program, which provides training in a wide range of ecotherapy techniques which can be applied to individuals, couples, groups, and communities.
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Agenda Item A

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Approval of the October 10, 2022 City Council Minutes ________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on October 10, 2022.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

This section does not apply.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

There is no environmental impact related to this item.

LEGAL ANALYSIS:

No legal analysis is required for this item.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact for this item.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the minutes of the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on October 10, 2022.

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SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:

Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Prepared by: Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Minutes – Closed Session, October 10, 2022
B. Minutes – Regular Session, October 10, 2022
Seal Beach, California
October 10, 2022
The City Council met in Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Kalmick
Council Members: Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt, Moore

Absent: Varipapa
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works
David Spitz, Associate Engineer
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. City Clerk Harper announced that no supplemental communications were received. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications.

CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with real property negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property address: underground utility easement at APN 217-371-09 and APN 217-361-03
City Negotiators: City Manager/City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Frontier Communications/OCTA
Under Negotiation: Price and terms

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kalmick adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved:

Joe Kalmick, Mayor
Attested:

Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Seal Beach, California
October 10, 2022
The City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Kalmick
Council Members: Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt

Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa
City Staff: Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
Patrick Gallegos, Assistant City Manager
Michael Ezroj, Police Captain
Joe Bailey, Chief, Marine Safety Department
Alexa Smittle, Director of Community Development
Barbara Arenado, Director of Finance/City Treasurer
Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Art Bashmakian, Interim Senior Planner

APPROVAL OF AGENDA & WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTIONS AND

ORDINANCES
City Clerk Harper announced that nine (9) supplemental items were received after the posting of the agenda and were distributed to the City Council and made available to the public.

Council Member Moore moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to approve the agenda and excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa.

AYES: Kalmick, Moore, Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried

PRESENTATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
• Recognition of Public Works Director, Steve Myrter’s Retirement • Introduction of New Full Time Employees
• Community Oriented Policing Summer Recap

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Kalmick opened oral communications. Speakers: Lisa Landau, Elizabeth Lamb, Kori DeLeon, and Stephanie Wade. Mayor Kalmick then closed oral communications.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Attorney Steele indicated that all Council Members met in Closed Session to discuss the item on the posted agenda and provided direction to staff. Council took no reportable action. Additionally, he noted that Mayor Pro Tem Varipapa was absent and excused.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Ingram shared about the great day staff had engaging in staff development and training, with a wonderful guest speaker, Human Resources Professional Tanya Doby. She thanked Council for their ongoing support of allowing staff to continue Staff Development Day, that is traditionally held annually on Columbus Day. Additionally, she thanked the Staff Engagement Team (SET) for coordinating the event and Lieutenant Nick Nicholas for conducting the invaluable active shooter training.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council Member Sustarsic reported that she attended a Regional Military Affairs Committee meeting, an Orange County Transportation Authority elected officials’ workshop where they discussed the long-range transportation plan, the Council candidate meet and greet hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce, the opening ceremony for the Pacific Airshow, and the Founders Day pickleball event. She also noted the completion of her ethics training course.

Council Member Massa-Lavitt reported that she attended an Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District board meeting and reminded everyone that mosquito season is not over. Forty-five dead birds tested positive for West-Nile Virus, one of the positive birds was as close as the city of Los Alamitos. She also reminded residents that the Orange County Sanitation District is doing work on Seal Beach streets and to expect periodic road closures.

Council Member Moore thanked the Police Department for apprehending the person that was breaking into vehicles in College Park West.

Mayor Kalmick reported that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments meeting and the Council candidate meet and greet hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he noted that he plans to attend a round table discussion with the Governor’s office to discuss infrastructure money that could be available to the City.

COUNCIL ITEMS
There were no Council items.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore, to approve the recommended actions on the consent calendar.

A. Approval of the September 20, 2022 and September 26, 2022 City Council Minutes - That the City Council approve the minutes of the Special City Council meeting (Strategic Planning Workshop) held on September 20, 2022 as well as the Closed Session and Regular City Council meetings held on September 26, 2022.

B. Demands on City Treasury (Fiscal Year 2023) October 10, 2022 - Ratification.

C. Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental for an Initial Study and a Possible Mitigated Negative Declaration for a Proposed Solar Photovoltaic Electric System at the Hellman Ranch Oil and Gas Production Facility - That the City Council approve Resolution 7335: 1. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with MRS Environmental for $55,268 plus a 10% contingency as needed for a total not-toexceed amount of $60,795; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement.

D. Beach Trash Collection Vehicle Purchase - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7336: 1. Authorizing the purchase of one trash collection vehicle for a total cost of $165,549, in accordance with the breakdown set forth in this staff report, pursuant to the purchasing procedures set forth in Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.025(B); and,

2. Authorizing the City Manager to approve expenditures for the new trash collection vehicle and payment of all
State taxes and fees required for delivery for the vehicle purchase.

E. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc., for the FY 2022-2023 Fiber Design Plans – Lampson Avenue Fiber, CIP O-ST-6 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7337: 1.

Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the FY 2022-2023 Fiber Design Plans – Lampson Avenue Fiber, CIP O-ST-6; and, 2. Approving and awarding a public works agreement to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. in the amount of $386,979, and rejecting all other bids; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works agreement for construction services to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc.; and, 4.

Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to $40,000 and inspection services up to $15,000, in connection
with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $55,000.

F. Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Public Works Agreement with General Pump Company, Inc., for the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7338: 1. Approving the plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Beverly Manor Well Rehabilitation, CIP WT0904; and, 2.

Approving and awarding a public works agreement to General Pump Company, Inc. in the amount of $613,055, and waiving all bid irregularities; and, 3. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a public works agreement for construction services to General Pump Company, Inc.; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to ten percent of the bid, or up to $61,305, and inspection services up to $50,000, in connection with the Project, in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $111,305; and, 5.

Authorizing the City Manager to approve as she deems necessary in her discretion, by change order, additional work requests for Bid Item No. A1, in the not-to-exceed amount of $375,000.

City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar items.

AYES: Kalmick, Sustarsic, Moore, Massa-Lavitt
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried

PUBLIC HEARING
G. Zone Text Amendment 22-2 Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units Consistent with State Law Requirements and Introduction for First Reading of Ordinance Amending Portions of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units - That the City Council: 1. Hold a duly noticed public hearing; and, 2. Introduce Zone Text Amendment 22-2 and introduce for first reading, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1699 amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 3. Schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1699 for the October 24, 2022 City Council meeting.

Director of Community Development Smittle provided a comprehensive background of the staff report. Council Members provided comments and their questions were addressed.

Mayor Kalmick opened the public hearing. Speakers: Michael from Sunbeam Builders and Susan Purell. Mayor Kalmick closed the public hearing.

Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Massa-Lavitt, to introduce Zone Text Amendment 22-2 for first reading, and waive further reading of Ordinance 1699 amending Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1699 for the October 24, 2022 City Council meeting.

City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item G.

AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried

UNFINISHED/CONTINUED BUSINESS
No unfinished/continued business items.

NEW BUSINESS
H. Accept and Assign Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the American Rescue Plan Act for Government Services (Public Safety) and Approve Budget Amendment Allocating Other General Fund Revenues to the Tennis and Pickleball Center CIP Project BG2105 - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7339: 1. Accepting the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) of $5,716,312 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and allocate the funds to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund for the provision of “government services” for public safety services as outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury Final Rule implementing the SLFRF; and, 2. Approving Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment BA 22-12-02 to amend the funding allocation of the Tennis and Pickleball Center CIP Project BG2105 from Fund 219 to the General Fund 101; and, 3. Approving $3,116,312 million from the General Fund to Assigned Balance.

Director of Finance/City Treasurer Arenado provided a comprehensive background of the staff report. Council Members provided comments and their questions were addressed.

Council Member Massa-Lavitt moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt Resolution 7339: 1. Accepting the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) of $5,716,312 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and allocate the funds to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund for the provision of “government services” for public safety services as outlined by the U.S. Department of Treasury Final Rule implementing the SLFRF; and, 2. Approving Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Amendment BA 22-12-02 to amend the funding allocation of the Tennis and Pickleball Center CIP Project BG2105 from Fund 219 to the General Fund 101; and, 3. Approving $3,116,312 million from the General Fund to Assigned Balance.

City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item H.

AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
I. Approve Amendments to the Classification Pay Grade of Multiple Marine Safety Part-Time Classifications - That the City Council adopt Resolution 7340: 1. Increasing pay for part-time Marine Safety employees by 5% in the following classifications: Pool Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Assistant Pool Manager, Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, Beach Lifeguard, Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, Beach Operations Supervisor, Rescue Boat Operator; and, 2. Approving the 2022 City of Seal Beach Pay Structure for Part-Time Employees, effective October 16, 2022; and, 3. Repealing all resolutions regarding hourly wages for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees in conflict with the resolution; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to implement changes to the salary schedule and take all other actions consistent with this resolution.

Marine Safety Chief Bailey provided a comprehensive background of the staff report and the Council Members provided comments in support of the increase.

Council Member Sustarsic moved, second by Council Member Moore, to adopt Resolution 7340: 1. Increasing pay for part-time Marine Safety employees by 5% in the following classifications: Pool Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Assistant Pool Manager, Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, Beach Lifeguard, Junior Lifeguard Coordinator, Beach Operations Supervisor, Rescue Boat Operator; and, 2. Approving the 2022 City of Seal Beach Pay Structure for Part-Time Employees, effective October 16, 2022; and, 3.

Repealing all resolutions regarding hourly wages for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees in conflict with the resolution; and, 4. Authorizing the City Manager or their designee to implement changes to the salary schedule and take all other actions consistent with this resolution.

City Clerk Harper took a roll call vote to approve Item I.

AYES: Kalmick, Massa-Lavitt, Moore, Sustarsic
NOES: None
ABSENT: Varipapa
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Kalmick adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of CERT Volunteer Fritz Campbell at 8:19 p.m., to Monday, October 24, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
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Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
City of Seal Beach
Approved: ___________________________
Joe Kalmick, Mayor
Attested: ____________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk

Agenda Item D

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1699
________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

That the City Council adopt Ordinance 1699 titled "An Ordinance of the City of Seal Beach Amending Section 11.4.05.115 of Chapter 11.4.05 of Part IV of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code Pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and Finding the Ordinance to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.”
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

At its meeting on October 10, 2022, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance 1699 of the City of Seal Beach amending the Seal Beach Municipal Code by amending section 11.4.05.115 of Chapter 11.4.05 of Part IV of Title 11 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units and finding the Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

This item is to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 1699 in compliance with State law and the City Charter requiring that ordinances be adopted at least 5 days after introduction at a regular or adjourned regular meeting.

Upon adoption and pursuant to City Charter Section 414 and Water Code Section 376, the Ordinance will be published within fifteen (15) days after adoption.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the proposed amendments to Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations are exempt from the requirements of CEQA and the City’s CEQA Guidelines pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) which exempts the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units (now called accessory dwelling units) in residential and mixed-use zones.

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LEGAL ANALYSIS:

The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the ordinance as to form.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is no financial impact.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Prepared by: Dana Engstrom, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Ordinance 1699
ORDINANCE 1699

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING
SECTION 11.4.05.115 OF CHAPTER 11.4.05 OF PART IV OF TITLE 11 OF

THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY

DWELLING UNITS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT

FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.22 and 65852.26, California law allows cities to provide by ordinance for the creation of accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) and junior accessory dwelling units (“JADUs”) in single-family and multifamily residential zones, subject to specified criteria, but since 2020 has increasingly limited the scope of development standards that cities may impose on this type of housing based on the State’s determination that ADUs and JADUs provide a source of affordable housing to assist in remedying the State’s severe housing crisis.

Section 2. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach does hereby find, determine, and declare that:

A. On August 9, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1690, amending the standards applicable to ADUs and JADUs in accordance with the requirements of the California Planning and Zoning Law.

B. In accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(h)(1), the City submitted Ordinance 1690 to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review and comment; and on April 8, 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development provided comments on Ordinance 1690 with recommendations for modifications to the Ordinance.

C. The City has considered the comments received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and prepared revisions to the ADU Ordinance.

D. On September 19, 2022, the Planning Commission considered this Ordinance at a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support of or against this matter.

E. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 22-14, recommending approval of this Ordinance by the City Council.

F. The City Council, at a regular meeting, considered this Ordinance on October 10, 2022, at a duly noticed public hearing, as prescribed by law, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support of or against this matter.

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Section 3. Findings. In approving the proposed Zoning Code amendment, the City Council hereby makes the following findings that the Ordinance is consistent with the General Plan as follows:

A. The proposed Code Amendment is consistent with the following General Plan Land Use Element Goals and Policies in that accessory dwelling units improve and expand housing opportunities and housing choice:

1. Features of the Community: A goal of the City is to maintain and promote those social and physical qualities that enhance the character of the community and the environment in which we live.

2. Housing: It is to be a goal of the City to preserve its low- and mediumdensity residential character while still providing a wide choice of living accommodations and lifestyles for its residents.

B. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the following City’s General Housing Element Goals and Policies in that it will: facilitate the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels to meet the existing and future needs of residents; assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income households; address, and where appropriate and legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement and development of housing; and encourage more efficient energy use in residential developments.

1. Goal 1: Facilitate the development of a variety of housing types for all income levels to meet the existing and future needs of residents.

The proposed Ordinance will allow and facilitate the provision of a broader spectrum of ADUs and hence housing types available to lower income, senior and special needs households.

2. Program 1h: Accessory Dwelling Units: Accessory dwelling units can provide affordable housing options for a wide range of household types, many of which may have very low- or extremely low-incomes. The City will continue to encourage ADU production consistent with State law, which shall include: (1) revisions and updates to the City’s adopted ADU Ordinance as needed for consistency with State law; and (2) website updates to explain the permitting process in simplified terms and offer direction to the resources offered through the State and other agencies as applicable.

The proposed Ordinance will continue to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) consistent with State law.

3. Goal 2: Assist in the development of adequate housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income households.

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4. Policy 2a: Expand housing opportunities for households with special needs, such as the elderly, disabled, large households, female-headed households, and the homeless.

The proposed Ordinance will allow and facilitate the provision of ADUs thereby adding additional housing units available to households with special needs, such as the elderly, disabled, large households, female-headed households, and the homeless.

5. Policy 2b: Provide incentives for and otherwise encourage the development of new affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households, including extremely-lowincome persons.

The proposed Ordinance will facilitate and incentivize the provision of a broader spectrum of ADUs, through relaxed development standards, and hence encourage the development of additional housing available in particular to lower-income households.

6. Policy 2d: Encourage construction of low- and moderate-income housing to sites that are:
• located with convenient access to schools, parks, public transportation, shopping facilities, and employment opportunities;
• adequately served by public utilities;
• adequately served by police and fire protection;
• compatible with surrounding existing and planned land uses; • minimally impacted by noise, flooding, or other environmental constraints; and
• outside of areas of concentrated lower-income households.

The proposed Ordinance will facilitate and incentivize the provision of a broader spectrum of ADUs throughout all the City’s residential communities thereby assuring they are allowed and encouraged in areas appropriate for residential use in a manner that does not result in undue concentration of lower income households.

C. The proposed amendments are also consistent with Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act, will not have an impact either individually or cumulatively on coastal resources, and do not involve any change in existing or proposed use of land or water.

Section 4. Section 11.4.05.115 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 11.4.05 (Standards for Specific Uses) of Part IV (Regulations Applying in Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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Sec. 11.4.05.115. - Accessory dwelling units.

A. Purpose and applicability. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the requirements of Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 to allow accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in a manner that encourages their development but simultaneously minimizes impacts on traffic, parking, density, and other areas where the City is still permitted to exercise local control.

B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply. Terms and phrases not defined in this section shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Section

11.6.05.010. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between these definitions and the definitions contained in Section 11.6.05.010 or any other provisions of this code, the following definitions shall take precedence.
1) “Accessory dwelling unit or ADU means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons.

It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking (including a kitchen as defined herein), and sanitation on the same parcel as the primary dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes efficiency units, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code, and manufactured homes, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
2) “Attached accessory dwelling unit” or “attached ADU” means an ADU that is constructed within or attached to an existing or proposed Primary Dwelling and shares a common wall with the Primary Dwelling.”
3) “Detached accessory dwelling unit” or “detached ADU” means an ADU that is constructed as a separate structure from an existing or proposed Primary Dwelling, which does not share any walls with the Primary Dwelling. 4) “Existing structure” means an existing single-family dwelling, multifamily dwelling, or accessory structure that can be safely converted into habitable space under the California Building Standards Code, as amended by the City, and other applicable law. 5) “Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit” or “JADU” has the same meaning ascribed in Government Code Section 65852.22, as the same may be amended from time to time. 6) “Mixed use,” for the purposes of this section only, means property within a mixed use zone identified within Chapter 11.2.10 of the Municipal Code where residential uses are permitted by-right or by conditional use.
7) “Multifamily Dwelling,” for purposes of this section only, means a property containing two (2) or more attached dwelling units. Multiple separate single-family residential structures on the same lot do not qualify as a multifamily dwelling. Single-family dwellings with an ADU, JADU, or both do not qualify as a multifamily dwelling. 8) “Nonconforming zoning condition,” for purposes of this section only, means a physical improvement on a property that does not conform with current zoning standards. -5-
9) “Primary Dwelling,” for purposes of this section only, means the existing or proposed single-family dwelling or multifamily dwelling on the lot where an ADU would be located.
10) “Public transit,” has the meaning ascribed in Government Code Section 65852.2(j), as the same may be amended from time to time.
11) “SB 9” or “Senate Bill 9” means Government Code Section 65852.21(b) and 66411.7(c), as adopted by Senate Bill 9, Chapter 162, Stat. 2021, as the same may be amended from time to time.
12) Statewide Exemption ADU” means an ADU allowed by right pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.2(e).

C. Permits Required. In addition to other requirements of this section, all accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be subject to the following ministerial requirements.
1) Zoning Conformance Review. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units consistent with the requirements of this section are allowed by-right on a lot that is zoned to allow single family use or multifamily residential use. A JADU shall only be allowed within an existing or proposed single family dwelling. An application for zoning conformance review shall be submitted to the Community Development Department on the City-approved form concurrently with the building permit application, for confirmation of single-family or multifamily zoning by the Director or designee.
2) Building Permit. A Building Permit application is required to be filed with the Building and Safety Division. Approval of a building permit is required for construction of an ADU, and all accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable Building Code requirements.
3) Illegal construction. An ADU or JADU may not be constructed within or attached to a structure or building that was illegally constructed in violation of this code or any prior code. For lawful nonconforming zoning conditions, see Subdivision D.3.

D. Statewide Exemption ADUs.
1) Pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.2(e), upon Zoning Conformance Review, the City shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed use zone, to create any of the following:
a) ADU and JADU within Single-Family Dwelling and ADUs within Existing Accessory Structures. One ADU and one JADU per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
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ii. The ADU is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling (including any attached garage) or accessory structure, and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

ADUs constructed within the footprint of a proposed space of a singlefamily dwelling, existing space of a single-family dwelling (including any attached garage) or existing space of an accessory structure shall not be subject to a maximum square-footage of living area.
iii. The ADU has an exterior access from the proposed or existing single-family dwelling.
iv. The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. v. The JADU complies with the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.22 and with the requirements set forth in subsection (F) of this section.
b) Detached new construction ADU for Single-Family Dwelling. One detached, new construction ADU for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply. The ADU may be combined with a JADU described in subsection (D)(1)(a) of this section.
i. The ADU shall be no more than 800 square feet in size. ii. The ADU shall not exceed a height limit of 16 feet. iii. The ADU shall be setback a minimum of four feet from side and rear lot lines. However, in districts which allow lesser side setbacks, the lesser shall apply.
c) ADUs on Parcel with Existing Multifamily Dwelling. A property owner may be allowed to develop ADUs on a lot in accordance with only one of the following two categories (i or ii):
(i) ADU within Non-Livable Space in Existing Multifamily Dwelling. One ADU within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to: storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. If requested, multiple ADUs shall be allowed, within non-livable space, but the total number of ADUs allowed shall not exceed 25 percent of the existing multifamily dwelling units in the structure; or
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(ii) Detached New Construction ADUs for Existing Multifamily Dwelling.

Not more than two detached ADUs located on a lot that has an existing multifamily dwelling, subject to a height limit of 16 feet and minimum four-foot rear yard and side setbacks. However, in districts which allow lesser side setbacks, the lesser shall apply. Multiple separate singlefamily structures on the same lot do not qualify as a multi-family dwelling.
2) Lot Split Pursuant to Senate Bill 9. In the event that a property owner in a singlefamily zone obtains approval of a lot split pursuant to Senate Bill 9, any existing or proposed ADU or JADU shall count toward the maximum two units allowed on each lot resulting from the lot split.
3) Lawful Nonconforming Conditions. The City shall not require, as a condition of ministerial approval of a permit application for the creation of an ADU or JADU, the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.

E. ADUs not subject to Statewide Exemption.
1) Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.2(a) through (d), for an (D), approval of Zoning Conformance Review and a building permit shall be required in accordance with this subdivision.
2) All ADUs shall satisfy the requirements of Title 8, Building and Construction, of the Seal Beach Municipal Code. A Building Permit application is required to be filed with the Building Department and approved by the Building Official or designee. 3) In accordance with State law, ADUs are an accessory use or an accessory structure to the Primary Dwelling on the lot. ADUs shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density for the lot.
4) The Community Development Director shall ministerially review and approve an application for Zoning Conformance Review of a proposed ADU, provided that the submitted application is complete and demonstrates that the ADU complies with the requirements contained in this chapter and any other applicable law. A public hearing is not required.
5) Accessory dwelling unit applications for Zoning Conformance Review and building permit review subject to ministerial approval shall be processed within the timelines established by California Government Code Section 65852.2. The City shall act upon the Zoning Conformance Review and building permit within 60 days of receiving the application, or as the deadline required by Government Code Section 65852.2, as the same may be amended from time to time. Notice of decision on the application shall be mailed to the applicant. The decision of the Community Development Director on Zoning Conformance Review shall be final. The building permit application shall be reviewed in accordance with the Building Code.
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6) Where an accessory dwelling unit application for an ADU is submitted with an application for a Primary Dwelling that is subject to discretionary review under Title 9 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code, the accessory dwelling unit application shall be processed in accordance with this section, separately without discretionary review or a public hearing, following action on the portion of the project subject to discretionary review.
7) Lot Split under SB 9. In the event that a property owner in a single-family zone obtains approval of a lot split pursuant to Senate Bill 9, any existing or proposed ADU or JADU shall count toward the maximum two units allowed on each lot resulting from the lot split.

F. Standards for ADUs. Except those ADUs approved pursuant to subsection(D)(2) of this section (Statewide Exemption ADUs), ADUs shall comply with the following development standards:
1) Location Restrictions: One ADU shall be allowed on a lot with a proposed or existing Primary Dwelling that is zoned to allow single family or multi-family residential use. 2) Development Standards:
a) Size restrictions.
i. Attached ADU (Existing Primary Dwelling): ADU shall not exceed the lesser of: 1) fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area for the Primary Dwelling or 2) 850 square feet in gross floor area if it contains one or fewer bedrooms or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area if it contains more than one bedroom. Notwithstanding the above, an ADU with a gross floor area between 1,001 and 1,200 square feet is allowed provided a minimum of one parking space is provided for the ADU.
ii. Attached ADU (New Primary Dwelling): ADU shall not exceed 850 square feet in gross floor area if it contains one or fewer bedrooms or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area if more than one bedroom. Notwithstanding the above, an ADU with a gross floor area between 1,001 and 1,200 square feet is allowed provided a minimum of one parking space is provided for the ADU.
iii. Detached ADU: ADU shall not exceed 850 square feet in gross floor area if it contains one or fewer bedrooms or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area if more than one bedroom, whichever is less. Notwithstanding the above, an ADU with a gross floor area between 1,001 and 1,200 square feet is allowed provided a minimum of one parking space is provided for the ADU. iv. In no case shall the gross floor area of an ADU be less than that of an “efficiency unit” as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1. -9-
b) Height restrictions. A newly constructed detached ADU shall not exceed 16 feet in height, and a newly constructed attached ADU shall not exceed the height of the Primary Dwelling to be attached to, or 16 feet, whichever is greater. A detached ADU may be constructed above an existing detached accessory structure including detached garage subject to the height limits of the underlying zone, and the size restrictions in subsection (F)(2)(a)(iii), subject to recordation of a declaration of restrictions, in a form approved by the City Attorney, agreeing to maintain the existing garage as functionally available for parking.
c) Setbacks. No setback shall be required for an ADU that is within a legally Existing Structure or new ADU that is constructed in the same location and with the same dimensions as a legally Existing Structure. For all other ADUs, the required minimum setback from side and rear lot lines shall be four feet, except in districts which allow lesser side setbacks, in which case the lesser shall apply. An ADU shall comply with all required front yard setbacks otherwise required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code.
d) Minimum Distance - Detached ADU. In accordance with Table 11.2.05.05 of Section 11.2.05.015 of this title (Minimum Distance Between Buildings on the Same Lot), the minimum distance between a detached ADU and the primary dwelling on the same lot shall not be less than 6 feet. The six-foot distance shall be measured from the nearest point of any portion of the ADU to the primary dwelling.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not preclude construction of an ADU that is at least 800-square feet in size.
e) Lot coverage. An ADU shall conform to all lot coverage requirements applicable to the zoning district in which the property is located, except where the application of the lot coverage regulations would not permit construction of an 800-square-foot ADU that is 16 feet in height with at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, except in districts which allow lesser side setbacks, in which case the lesser shall apply. Exception: If compliance with this lot coverage standard would preclude the development of an 800 square-foot ADU, the maximum size of the ADU shall be 800 square feet.
f) Design. A newly constructed ADU shall have the same design, colors and materials and architectural details (including windows and roof pitch) of the Primary Dwelling, and shall comply with any objective design standards adopted by the City that are applicable to the zoning district or Specific Plan area where the ADU is located.
g) Exterior access. An ADU shall have a separate exterior access. An ADU above a detached garage may be accessed by an exterior staircase. h) Fire sprinklers. ADUs are required to provide fire sprinklers if required for the Primary Dwelling.
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i) Historic resources. An ADU that has the potential to adversely impact any historical resource listed on the California Register of Historic Resources, shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for Preserving, Rehabilitating, Restoring, and Reconstructing Historic Buildings” found at 36 CFR

68.3, as the same may be amended from time to time. An ADU shall also comply with all local historic register requirements, as well as all objective local requirements, ordinances, or Specific Plans that pertain to historic resources. 3) Parking Requirements:
a) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (b) and (c) of this Subsection (E)(3), in addition to the off-street parking space(s) required for the Primary Dwelling, one off-street parking space shall be provided for each ADU. b) Exception. If an ADU does not exceed the lesser of either 850 square feet in gross floor area if it contains one or fewer bedrooms or 1,000 square feet in gross floor area if more than one bedroom, an additional off-street parking space is not required for such ADU if any of the following provisions are met:
i. The ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of Public Transit; or
ii. The ADU is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district; or
iii. The ADU is an attached ADU proposed with a new single-family development, or a proposed conversion of an existing Primary Dwelling or accessory structure; or
iv. The ADU is located in an area where on-street parking permits are required but not offered to an ADU occupant; or
v. The ADU is located within one block of a city-approved and dedicated parking space for a car share vehicle.
c) When the ADU is created by converting or demolishing a garage, carport or covered parking structure, replacement of parking space(s) eliminated by the construction of the ADU shall not be required as long as the ADU remains in use as a legal ADU.
4) Other provisions:
a) Recreational trailers are not permitted to be used as ADUs. This includes, but is not limited, to recreational vehicles, campers, camping trailers and mobile/motor homes.
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G. Standards for JADUs. In accordance with the standards set forth in Government Code Section 65852.22, JADUs shall comply with the following requirements, unless State law is amended to set forth different standards in which case State law standards will govern:
1) A JADU shall be a minimum of 150 square feet and a maximum of 500 square feet of gross floor area. The gross floor area of a shared sanitation facility (bathroom) shall not be included in the maximum gross floor area of a JADU.
2) A JADU must be contained entirely within the walls of the existing or proposed singlefamily dwelling. For purposes of this subsection, an attached garage is considered to be within the walls of the existing or proposed single-family dwelling. 3) A separate exterior entry from the main entrance to the single-family dwelling shall be provided to serve a JADU.
4) A JADU may include a separate sanitation facility (bathroom), or may share sanitation facilities (bathroom(s)) with the existing single-family dwelling. 5) A JADU shall include an efficiency kitchen which shall meet the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.22.
6) No additional parking is required for a JADU.

H. Covenant required. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the ADU or JADU, the property owner shall record a declaration of restrictions, in a form approved by the City Attorney, placing the following restrictions on the property, the property owner, and all successors in interest:
1) Except as otherwise required by Government Code Section 65852.26, the ADU or JADU shall not be sold, transferred, or assigned separately from the Primary Dwelling, but may be rented.
2) The ADU shall not be used for short-term rentals for less than 30 consecutive days. 3) If there is a JADU on the property, either the JADU or Primary Dwelling shall be occupied by the owner of record.

I. Fees and utility connections.
1) ADUs and JADUs shall have adequate water and sewer services. These services may be provided from the water and sewer points of connection for the Primary Dwelling and not be a separate set of services, unless the local water and sewer service provider requires a new or separate utility. For an ADU that is not a conversion of an existing space, a separate utility connection directly between the accessory dwelling unit and the utility may be required. Consistent with Government Code Section 65852.2(f), the connection may be subject to a connection fee or capacity charge that shall be proportionate to the burden of the proposed accessory dwelling unit. -12-
2) The owner of an ADU or JADU shall be subject to the payment of all sewer, water and other applicable fees, including impact fees set forth in Government Code Section 66000 et seq., except as follows:
a) ADUs that are less than 750 square feet shall not be subject to impact fees. b) ADUs that are 750 square feet or more shall be charged impact fees that are proportional in relation to the square footage of the Primary Dwelling unit.

J. Fire safety requirements. The construction of all new accessory dwelling units shall meet minimum standards for fire safety as defined in the Building Code of the City of Seal Beach and the Fire Code of the City of Seal Beach, as the same may be amended by the City from time to time. All applications for accessory dwelling units in areas designated as high or very high fire hazard zones shall be reviewed by the Building Official and Fire Marshal to ensure the standards for fire safety as defined in the Building Code of the City of Seal Beach and the Fire Code of the City of Seal Beach will be met. Fuel modification treatments (clearing requirements) will be greater for those properties in high and very high fire hazard severity zones, which may be characterized by steeper terrain, larger and denser fuels, fuels that are highly volatile, and subject to frequent fires. Clearing requirements shall meet the State’s “General Guidelines for Creating Defensible Space.” Section 5. Subparagraph 2 (Exception for Surfside) of Subdivision A (General) of Section 11.1.15.025 (Measuring Height) of Chapter 11.1.15 (Rules of Measurement) of Part I (General Provisions) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

2. Exception for Surfside. Maximum building height for residential structures, including accessory dwelling units, shall be measured pursuant to Section 11.2.05.015.A.3: Building Height Limit.

Section 6. Table 11.2.05.010 (Use Regulations – Residential Districts) of Chapter

11.2 (Residential Districts) of Part II (Base District Regulations) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to replace the term “Second Unit” with “Accessory Dwelling Unit” as follows, with all other portions of Table 11.2.05.010 remaining the same:

RLD RMD RHD Additional Regulations
Residential Use Types
Single-Unit Residential P P P See Section 11.4.05.100
Accessory Dwelling Unit P P P See Section 11.4.05.115
Two-Unit Residential (Duplex) — P P
Multiple-Unit Residential — P P See Section 11.4.05.110 Section 7. Minimum Floor Area of Table 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards for Residential Uses) of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards) of Chapter 11.2 (Residential Districts) of Part II (Base District Regulations) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to modify the minimum floor area for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units -13-
(“JADUs”) to be 150 square feet, consistent with state law as follows, with all other portions of Table 11.2.05.015 remaining the same:

Minimum Floor Area (sq. ft.)
Junior
Accessory
Dwelling
Unit
150 150 150 150 150 150
Section 8. Building Design of Table 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards for Residential Uses) of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards) of Chapter 11.2 (Residential Districts) of Part II (Base District Regulations) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to modify the prohibition on Exterior Stairways to allow exterior stairways for access to accessory dwelling units and JADUs as follows, with all other portions of Table 11.2.05.015 remaining the same:

Building Design
Exterior Stairways Prohibited Yes Yes Yes Yes No No L-1 Porches Yes -- -- Yes -- -- (K)
L-1: Exterior stairways providing access from the ground level and/or the first floor to the second floor or above are prohibited when such stairways are not specifically required by the Cali Building Code. Exterior stairways may be permitted through the building permit process in the RLD-9 district on properties with a second story kitchen existing as of March 9, 1998. In such a case, a covenant shall be recorded on the title of the property stipulating the property is to be used only as a Single-Unit dwelling. Exception #1: Exterior stairways may be permitted on Single-Unit dwellings located within identified flood zones upon approval of an administrative use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits. Exception #2: Exterior stairways may be permitted on a residential lot to provide ingress and egress to an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit constructed in accordance with Section 11.4.05.115 of this title.

Section 9. Subparagraph 3 (Building Height) of Subdivision A (Standards for Surfside) of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards) of Chapter 11.2.05 (Residential Districts) of Part II (Base District Regulations) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

3. Building Height Limit. Not subject to 2-story maximum set by Table 11.2.05.015.

Maximum building height for residential structures, including Accessory Dwelling Units, shall be 35 feet, as measured from the crown of Surfside Avenue at the center of the subject property.

Section 10. Table 11.2.05.015.A.4 of Section 11.2.05.015 (Development Standards) of Chapter 11.2 (Residential Districts) of Part II (Base District Regulations) of Title 11 (Zoning) of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended with respect to the minimum floor area for accessory dwelling units that are efficiency second dwelling units, consistent with state law as follows, with all other portions of Table 11.2.05.015.A.4 remaining the same:
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“SURFSIDE MINIMUM UNIT SIZES
Unit Type Minimum Unit Size (sq. ft.)
Primary dwelling unit 750
Efficiency Accessory Dwelling Unit 150
1-Bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit 400
2 or more Bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit 600”
Section 11. The first paragraph of Section 11.4.05.100 (Residential Accessory Uses, Structures, and Vehicle Parking) of Chapter 11.4.05 (Standards for Specific Uses) of Part IV (Regulations Applying in Some or All Districts) is hereby amended to read as follows, with the balance of Section 11.4.05 remaining unchanged:

This section provides standards for residential accessory uses, structures, and vehicle parking allowed in the zoning district applicable to a parcel (see Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for Residential Districts). Accessory uses include any use that is customarily related to a residence, including carports, garages, greenhouses, storage sheds, studios, above ground swimming pools/spas, and workshops; but excludes Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.

Section 12. Subdivision B (Other Parking Reductions) of Section 11.4.20.020 (Parking Reductions) of Chapter 11.4.20 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Part IV (Regulations Applying in Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Other Parking Reductions. Required parking for any use except a single-unit dwelling, accessory dwelling unit, or two-unit dwelling may be reduced through approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits, Section 11.5.20.020: Required Findings.

Section 13. Subdivision H (Direction of Vehicle Ingress/Egress) of Section 11.4.20.025 (General Parking Design Standards” of Chapter 11.4.20 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) of Part IV Part IV (Regulations Applying Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

H. Direction of Vehicle Ingress/Egress. Off-street parking areas shall allow vehicles to enter and exit from or onto a public street by a forward motion only. Off-street parking areas for singleunit dwellings, accessory dwelling units, and two-unit dwellings are exempted.

Section 14. Subparagraph (2) (Second Unit) of Subdivision (A) (Residential Housing Types) of Section 11.4.85.015 (Residential Use Classifications) of Chapter 11.4.85 (Use Classifications) of Part IV (Regulations Applying Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

2. Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached accessory residential dwelling unit per state law that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on the same lot as a primary, single-family dwelling. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same lot as the primary dwelling. See Section -15-

11.4.05.115: Residential Uses, Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Section 15. Subparagraph (1) of Subdivision (A) (Applicability) of Section 11.4.30.040 (Buffer Yards) of Chapter 11.4.30 (Landscaping and Buffer Yards) of Part IV (Regulations Applying in Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows, and all other provisions of Section 11.4.30.040 shall remain the same:

2. Redevelopment or expansion of existing development by 15% or more of existing floor area, except for new construction of single units, accessory dwelling units, or two-unit dwellings.

Section 16. Table 11.4.30.040.A (Required Buffer Yards) of Section 11.4.30.040.C (Required Buffer Yards -- Minimum Dimensions and Standards) of Chapter 11.4.30 (Landscaping and Buffer Yards) of Part IV (Regulations Applying in Some or All Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Table 11.4.30.040.A

REQUIRED BUFFER YARDS
Proposed Land Use
on Project Site
Existing Land Use
on Adjacent Lot
Minimum Buffer
Yard Width (ft.)
Required Screening
Wall Height (ft.)
Commercial Use,
Mixed-Use Use
Residential Use;
Residential Care
Facility; Park and
Recreation Facility;
Day Care Center
10 8
Light Manufacturing
Use
Residential Use;
Residential Care
Facility; Park and
Recreation Facility;
Day Care Center
20 10
Public and SemiPublic UsesResidential Use 5 6
MultipleUnit Residential;
Transitional Housing;
Senior Housing with
3 or more units on a
lot; Group Housing;
Residential Care
Facility; Large
Family Day Care
Single-Unit
Dwelling; SingleUnit Dwelling with
Accessory Dwelling
Unit; or TwoUnit Dwelling”
5 7
Section 17. Section 11.6.06.010 (Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases), of Chapter 11.6.05 (Terms and Definitions) of Part VI (Terms and Definitions) of Title 11 (Zoning) -16-
of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to repeal the definition of “second dwelling unit” and to amend the definitions of “accessory dwelling unit,” “accessory residential structure,” “accessory living units”, “attached accessory dwelling unit,” “accessory structure (or building),” “detached accessory dwelling unit,” “residential accessory use or structure,” as follows, with all other definitions remaining the same:

Accessory Dwelling Unit or ADU: As defined in Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses— Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Accessory Residential Structure: a building or other structure on the same parcel as a singlefamily dwelling that does not alter the single-family residential character of the dwelling or the site. Allowable accessory residential structures include:

Enclosures such as arbors and gazebos;
Structures such as workshops, studios, home offices;
Detached garages and other storage buildings; and
Private residential recreational facilities such as swimming pools and sport courts.

For accessory dwelling units, see Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses, Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses. See also Section 11.4.05.100:

Residential Accessory Uses, Structures, and Vehicle Parking in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Accessory Living Units: See Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses, Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit (or attached ADU): As defined in Section 11.4.05.115:

Residential Uses—Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Accessory Structure (or Building): a building, part of a building, or structure that is detached from the principal structure or building on a site, and with a use that is incidental to the principal building. Examples include, but are not limited to, detached garages, detached decks, storage buildings, woodsheds, workshops and gazebos. Accessory Structure (or building) shall not include an accessory dwelling unit as defined in Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses—Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (or detached ADU): As defined in Section 11.4.05.115:

Residential Uses—Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.

Residential Accessory Use or Structure: any use and/or structure that is customarily a part of, and clearly incidental and secondary to a residence, and does not change the character of the residential use. See Section 11.4.05.100: Residential Accessory Uses and Structures in Chapter

11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses.
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This definition includes the following detached accessory structures, and other similar structures normally associated with a residential use of property:

Barbecue islands
Detached fireplaces
Garages
Gazebos
Greenhouses (non-commercial)
Patio covers
Spas, hot tubs, and saunas
Storage sheds
Studios
Swimming pools
Tennis and other on-site courts
Workshops
Also includes the indoor storage of automobiles (including their incidental restoration and repair), personal recreational vehicles and other personal property, accessory to a residential use.

Does not include: accessory dwelling units, which are separately defined; (see Section

11.4.05.115: Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Use); or home satellite dish and other receiving antennas for earth-based TV and radio broadcasts (see Chapter 11.4.70: Wireless Telecommunications Facilities).

Section 18. California Environmental Quality Act Exemption. The City Council determines that this ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) because this zoning ordinance implements the provisions of Government Code Section 65852.2 and is therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and California Code of Regulations Section 15282(h). To the extent that any provisions of this ordinance are not exempt pursuant to Section 15282(h), the amendments are not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. -18-
Section 19. Submittal of Ordinance. The Community Development Director shall submit a copy of the Ordinance to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption of this Ordinance.

Section 20. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, words or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 21. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.

Section 22. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach held on the 10th day of October, 2022.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of October, 2022.

AYES: Council Members _______________________________________ NOES: Council Members _______________________________________ ABSENT: Council Members _______________________________________ ABSTAIN: Council Members _______________________________________ __________________________
Joe Kalmick, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_________________________
Craig A. Steele, City Attorney
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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 Ordinance was introduced for first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Seal Beach held on the 10th day of October 2022, and was passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting on the 24th day of October, 2022. __________________________
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Agenda Item E

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Report of City Manager and Department Heads Authorized Contracts
________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

That the City Council receive and file the report.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

In an effort to further increase transparency, the City Manager provides a quarterly report to the City Council that identifies all contracts executed by the City Manager.

The City Manager has the authority to approve and execute contracts up to the amount of $39,524.

Seal Beach Municipal Code Section 3.20.005 authorizes the City Manager to delegate spending authority to Department Heads. Other than the Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance/City Treasurer, this authority shall not exceed $15,000 per purchase or contract. For the Director of Public Works, the limit is established per the City’s Charter Section 1010. For the Director of Finance/City Treasurer, other than for Finance Department expenditures which is set at $15,000, there is additional authority to authorize purchases for City Departments up to the City Manager’s established contract signing authority.

A list of contracts executed by the City Manager and Department Heads for the period of July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022:

AGREEMENT
DATE

DEPARTMENT VENDOR AMOUNT PURPOSE EXPIRATION
DATE
05/16/2022 City Manager Client First
Consulting
Group, LLC
$36,250 Telecommunications
Consulting Services
05/16/2023
07/01/2022 Public Works Anser Advisory
Management,
LLC
$38,800 Seal Beach Concrete
Abutment Restoration
(BP2201) and Pier
07/01/2024
Restroom Restoration
(BP2202)
07/21/2022 City Manager Management
Partners
$13,900 Facilitation of Council
Strategic Planning
Workshop
10/12/2022
08/01/2022 City Clerk Orange County
Registrar of
Voters
$ 0.00 Vote Center Entry
Permit (License) at Seal
Beach Senior Center
Main Room 707 Electric
Ave., Seal Beach
11/15/2022
08/01/2022 City Clerk Orange County
Registrar of
Voters
$ 0.00 Vote Center Entry Permit
(License) at Fire Station
48 Com Room 3131 N
Gate Rd., Seal Beach
08/01/2022
08/08/2022 Finance The PUN Group $ 4,950 GASB 87
Implementation
06/30/2023
08/10/2022 Public Works RJM Design
Group, Inc.
$36,700 Heather Park
Improvement Project
(PR2203) Landscape
Architectural Design
Services
08/10/2023
08/15/2022 Public Works Southern
California
Precision
Concrete, Inc.,
dba Precision
Concrete Cutting
$35,000 Sidewalk Assessment
and Trip Hazard
Removal Services
08/15/2023
08/17/2022 City Manager County of Orange
– Orange County
Community
Resources
$ 0.00 Program Year (PY)
2021-22 Fiscal
Monitoring and PY2020-
21 Contract Resolution
Contract Number
MA-012-22010638
(Meal Gap)
Not applicable
08/26/2022 Public Works RPW Services,
Inc.
$39,000 Gopher and Pest Control
Services
08/26/2023
09/01/2022 Public Works AKM Consulting
Engineers, Inc.
$17,396 Water and Sewer
System Analysis
Services
06/30/2023
09/12/2022 Community
Development
Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc.
$15,000 Economic Analysis of
Land Use and
Development Services,
related to Housing
Element
06/30/2023
09/12/2022 Public Works JCL Traffic
Services
$24,915 FY 22/23 Special Events
Traffic Management
Services
09/12/2023
09/21/2022 City Manager Bob Hall &
Associates
$18,500 Recruitment Services for
Public Works Director
01/21/2023
09/27/2022 Police
Department
The Martinet
Group, LLC
$10,900 Disaster Cost Recovery
Training Program
Services
09/28/2022
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

There is no environmental impact related to this item.

LEGAL ANALYSIS:

No legal analysis is required for this item.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

There is sufficient funding available in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.

However, as with all City Council approved contracts, all contracts executed under staff’s contracting authority are processed internally with review and approval by the City Attorney, Director of Finance, City Manager, and City Clerk.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receive and file the report.

SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:

Gloria D. Harper Jill R. Ingram
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk Jill R. Ingram, City Manager Agenda Item F

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Awarding and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Maintenance Agreement with Base Hill, Inc., for Janitorial Services
________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

That the City Council adopt Resolution 7341:

1. Awarding a Professional Maintenance Agreement to Base Hill, Inc., in a notto-exceed annual amount of $243,259.94 to provide janitorial services; and,

2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and,

3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to the total amount of $10,000 per year in connection with the Agreement; and,

4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not-to-exceed amount of $243,259.94 per additional term; and,

5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #23-04-01 in the amount of $58,000; and,

6. Rejecting all other proposals.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

The City owns and maintains a number of facilities and parks that require contract janitorial services to provide regular and thorough cleaning to maintain operational efficiency, as well as aesthetic appearance for our internal and external visitors.

The need at each location varies depending on its use. For example, the Pier Restrooms would require on-going porter service; whereas the Marina Community Center would require as-needed service for special events.

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The current janitorial services contractor has expressed its desire to not extend the contract term due to overall increase in labor and material costs. Accordingly, on August 16, 2022, a Request for Proposal – Janitorial Services (RFP) was issued.

On September 12, 2022, six (6) proposals were received.

An evaluation panel reviewed the proposals and rated them according to the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, which include relevant experience, availability, approach, references, cost, amongst other factors. The top three (3) vendors were subsequently invited for an in-person interview for further evaluation.

Based on the above noted selection process, staff recommends selecting Base Hill, Inc. (Base Hill) as the most qualified to provide the City’s janitorial services.

Base Hill has been in the custodial service industry for over 15 years. They are currently providing similar services for the cities of South Pasadena, Rosemead and El Monte. Base Hill also has experience providing janitorial services at secure facilities and currently holds contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Navy and U.S. Airforce.

Base Hill’s proposal is in the not-to-exceed amount of $243,259.94 per year. While this amount reflects an increase of approximately $72,000 compared to the City’s existing contract, the cost is within current industry standards.

Janitorial services will be provided at the following facilities:
1 City Hall
2 City Yard
3 Fire Station #48 Community Room
4 Lifeguard Headquarters
5 Marina Community Center
6 Mary Wilson Library & Senior Center
7 McGaugh Pool Restrooms & Deck
8 North Seal Beach Community Center
9 Seal Beach Pier Restrooms
10 Police Department Headquarters
11 Police Department Substation
12 Zoeter Softball Field Restrooms
The City’s community facilities and parks are often used for special events. For this reason, as-needed cleaning services are necessary in addition to routine cleaning. Staff recommends budgeting an additional $10,000 annually for those instances and other future work requests. It should be noted that janitorial services

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provided under a special events permit are reimbursable, as permitted in the City’s Cost Recovery Schedule.

The contract term is three (3) years and the City will have the option to extend the contract for up to two (2) additional one-year terms.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

This item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the state CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that approval of a professional maintenance agreement with Base Hill, Inc. will not have a significant effect on the environment.

LEGAL ANALYSIS:

The City Attorney has approved the agreement and resolution as to form.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Budget Amendment BA #23-04-01 will allocate $58,000 from the General Fund to the Building Maintenance account for the balance of FY 2022-2023. Funding for subsequent years from will be programmed into future operations and maintenance budget.

Description Amount
Annual Janitorial Services $ 243,259.94
Annual Special Events/Contingency 10,000.00
Total $ 253,259.94
STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item is not applicable to the Strategic Plan.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt Resolution 7341:

Description Account Revised/
Adopted Budget
Proposed
Budget
Budget
Amendment
Building
Maintenance
101-500-0052-51280 $320,000 $378,000 $58,000

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1. Awarding a Professional Maintenance Agreement to Base Hill, Inc., in a notto-exceed annual amount of $243,259.94 to provide janitorial services; and,

2. Authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and,

3. Authorizing the City Manager to approve additional work requests up to the total amount of $10,000 per year in connection with the Agreement; and,

4. Authorizing the City Manager the option to extend the Agreements up to two (2) additional one-year terms after its original term for a not-to-exceed amount of $243,259.94 per additional term; and,

5. Approving Budget Amendment BA #23-04-01 in the amount of $58,000; and,

6. Rejecting all other proposals.

SUBMITTED BY: NOTED AND APPROVED:

Iris Lee Jill R. Ingram
Iris Lee,
Acting Director of Public Works
Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution 7341
B. Agreement with Base Hill, Inc.

RESOLUTION 7341

A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL

AWARDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH BASE HILL, INC. TO PROVIDE

JANITORIAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates a number of facilities and parks that require contract janitorial services to maintain operations and provide a clean aesthetic appearance; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s existing janitorial services contractor has expressed its desire to not extend its contract term due to increase in labor and material costs; and, WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022, the City issued a Request for Proposal for Janitorial Services; and,
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2022, the City received six (6) proposals; and, WHEREAS, Base Hill, Inc. was deemed responsive and most qualified.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

Section 1. The City Council hereby awards a three (3) year Professional Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) to Base Hill, Inc. in a not-toexceed annual amount of $243,259.94 per year for the Original Term to provide Janitorial Services.

Section 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve additional work payment requests in connection with the Agreement in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 per year.

Section 3. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, pursuant to the Base Hill, Inc. proposal dated September 12, 2022.

Section 4. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to extend the Agreement with Base Hill, Inc. for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, at her discretion, in a not to exceed amount of $243,249.94 per one-year term extension.

Section 5. The City Council hereby approves Budget Amendment #BA 23-04-01 allocating $58,000 to 101-500-0052-51280, as follows:

Section 6. The City Council hereby rejects all other proposals.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of October, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members
NOES: Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members

Joe Kalmick, Mayor
ATTEST:

Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
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 7341 on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 24th day of October, 2022.

Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
Description Account Revised/
Adopted Budget
Proposed
Budget
Budget
Amendment
Building
Maintenance
101-500-0052-51280 $320,000 $378,000 $58,000

PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
for
Janitorial Services
between
City of Seal Beach
211 - 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
&
Base Hill, Inc.
11823 Slauson Avenue, Suite 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
(213) 425-3070
This Professional Maintenance Agreement (“the Agreement”) is made as of October 24, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Base Hill, Inc. (“Contractor”), a California corporation, and the City of Seal Beach (“City”), a California charter city, (collectively, “the Parties”).
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RECITALS
A. City desires certain professional janitorial services.

B. Pursuant to the authority provided by its City Charter and Seal Beach Municipal Code § 3.20.025(C), City issued Request for Proposals on August 16, 2022, titled “Request for Proposals for Janitorial Services.” Contractor submitted a proposal dated September 12, 2022, in response to the RFP.

C. Contractor represents that the principal members of its firm are qualified professionals and are fully qualified to perform the professional services contemplated by this Agreement by virtue of its experience, and the training, education and expertise of its principals and employees.

D. City desires to retain Contractor as an independent contractor and Contractor desires to serve City to perform those services in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the Parties' performance of the promises, covenants, and conditions stated herein, the Parties hereto agree as follows.

AGREEMENT

1.0 Scope of Services

1.1. Contractor shall provide those services (collectively “Services”) set forth in the Contractor’s Proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A, Request for Proposals attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by this reference. To the extent that there is any conflict between Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and this Agreement, this Agreement shall control. .

1.2. Contractor shall perform all Services under this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care generally exercised by like professionals under similar circumstances and in a manner reasonably satisfactory to City.

1.3. In performing this Agreement, Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law.

1.4. As a material inducement to City to enter into this Agreement, Contractor hereby represents that it has the experience necessary to undertake the Services to be provided. In light of such status and experience, Contractor hereby covenants that it shall follow the customary professional standards in performing all Services. The City relies upon the skill of Contractor, and Contractor’s staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent, and professional manner, and Contractor and Contractor’s staff, shall perform the Services in such manner. Contractor shall, at all times, meet or exceed any and 3 of 20
all applicable professional standards of care. The acceptance of Contractor’s work by the City shall not operate as a release of Contractor from such standard of care and workmanship.

1.5. Contractor will not be compensated for any work performed not specified in the Scope of Services unless the City authorizes such work in advance and in writing. The City Manager may authorize extra work to fund unforeseen conditions up to the amount approved at the time of award by the City Council. Payment for additional work in excess of this amount requires prior City Council authorization.

2.0 Term

2.1. The term of this Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and shall continue for a term of three (3) years (“Original Term”) and shall expire at midnight on October 24, 2025, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided by this Agreement.

2.2. The City, at its sole option, may elect to extend the Original Term of this Agreement, upon the same terms and conditions, for up to two (2) additional terms of one year each (“extension”), by providing written notice to Contractor at least one month prior to the expiration of an existing term. If timely elected by the City, the first extension shall have a term extending from October 24, 2025 through and including October 24, 2026, unless sooner terminated or extended pursuant to this Agreement. If timely elected by the City, the second extension shall be from October 24, 2026 through and including October 24, 2027, unless sooner terminated pursuant to this Agreement. Any extension shall not be effective except upon execution of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the City Manager and Contractor’s authorized representatives.

3.0 Contractor’s Compensation

3.1. City will pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for the Services but in no event will the City pay more than the total not-to-exceed amount of $729,779.82 (Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-Nine dollars and 82/100) for the Original Term.

3.2. In the event that City elects to extend the Original Term in accordance with Section 2.2 of this Agreement, City will pay Contractor in accordance with the hourly rates shown on the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A for Services but in no event will the City pay more than the total not-to-exceed amount of $243,259.94 Two Hundred Forty-Three Thousand Two Hundred FiftyNine Thousand dollars and 94/100) for each extension. 4 of 20

4.0 Method of Payment

4.1. Contractor shall submit to City monthly invoices for all Services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Such invoices shall be submitted within 15 days of the end of the month during which the Services were rendered and shall describe in detail the Services rendered during the period, the days worked, number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, and the Services performed for each day in the period. City will pay Contractor within 30 days of receiving Contractor’s invoice. City will not withhold any applicable federal or state payroll and other required taxes, or other authorized deductions from payments made to Contractor.

4.2. Upon 24-hour notice from City, Contractor shall allow City or City’s agents or representatives to inspect at Contractor’s offices during reasonable business hours all records, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets and other records maintained by Contractor in connection with this Agreement. City’s rights under this Section 4.2 shall survive for three (3) years following the termination of this Agreement.

5.0 Termination

5.1. This Agreement may be terminated by City, without cause, or by Contractor based on reasonable cause, upon giving the other party written notice thereof not less than 30 days prior to the date of termination.

5.2. This Agreement may be terminated by City upon 10 days’ notice to Contractor if Contractor fails to provide satisfactory evidence of renewal or replacement of comprehensive general liability insurance as required by this Agreement at least 20 days before the expiration date of the previous policy.

6.0 Party Representatives

6.1. The City Manager is the City’s representative for purposes of this Agreement.

6.2. Sunny Kim is the Contractor's primary representative for purposes of this Agreement. Sunny Kim shall be responsible during the term of this Agreement for directing all activities of Contractor and devoting sufficient time to personally supervise the Services hereunder. Contractor may not change its representative without the prior written approval of City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

7.0 Notices

7.1. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when mailed 48 hours after deposit 5 of 20
in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the following addresses:

To City: City of Seal Beach
211-8th Street
Seal Beach, California 90740
Attn: City Manager
To Contractor: Base Hill, Inc.
11823 Slauson Avenue, Suite 3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Attn: Sunny Kim

7.2. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.

8.0 Permits and Licenses
Contractor and all of Contractor’s employees and other personnel shall obtain and maintain during the Agreement term all necessary licenses, permits and certificates required by law for the provision of the Services under this Agreement, including a business license as required by the Seal Beach Municipal Code.

9.0 Independent Contractor

9.1. Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. All work or other Services provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed by Contractor or by Contractor’s employees or other personnel under Contractor’s supervision. Contractor will determine the means, methods, and details by which Contractor’s employees and other personnel will perform the Services. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the satisfactory work performance of all personnel engaged in performing the Services and compliance with the customary professional standards.

9.2. All of Contractor’s employees and other personnel performing any of the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Contractor shall also not be employees of City and shall at all times be under Contractor's exclusive direction and control. Contractor and Contractor’s personnel shall not supervise any of City’s employees; and City’s employees shall not supervise Contractor’s personnel. Contractor’s personnel shall not wear or display any City uniform, badge, identification number, or other information identifying such individual as an employee of City; and Contractor’s personnel shall not use any City e-mail address or City telephone number in the performance of any of the Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall acquire and maintain at its sole cost and expense such vehicles, equipment and supplies as Contractor’s personnel require to perform any of the Services required by this Agreement. Contractor 6 of 20
shall perform all Services off of City premises at locations of Contractor’s choice, except (1) as otherwise required for the performance of Services on City real property, facilities, vehicles or equipment; (2) as otherwise may from time to time be necessary in order for Contractor’s personnel to receive projects from City, review plans on file at City, pick up or deliver any work product related to Contractor’s performance of any Services under this Agreement, or (3) as may be necessary to inspect or visit City locations and/or private property to perform such Services. City may make a computer available to Contractor from time to time for Contractor’s personnel to obtain information about or to check on the status of projects pertaining to the Services under this Agreement.

9.3. Contractor shall be responsible for and pay all wages, salaries, benefits and other amounts due to Contractor’s personnel in connection with their performance of any Services under this Agreement and as required by law.

Contractor shall be responsible for all reports and obligations respecting such additional personnel, including, but not limited to: Social Security taxes, other retirement or pension benefits, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance. Notwithstanding any other agency, State, or federal policy, rule, regulation, statute or ordinance to the contrary, Contractor and any of its officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors providing any of the Services under this Agreement shall not become entitled to, and hereby waive any claims to, any wages, salaries, compensation, benefit or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to, eligibility to enroll in, or reinstate to membership in, the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) as an employee of City, and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contributions or employee contributions for PERS benefits.

9.4. In addition to all other provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Contractor’s personnel practices. or to the extent arising from, caused by or relating to the violation of any of the provisions of this Section

9.0. In addition to all other remedies available under law, City shall have the right to offset against the amount of any fees due to Contractor under this Agreement any amount due to City from Contractor as a result of Contractor’s failure to promptly pay to City any reimbursement or indemnification arising under this Section 9.0. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Contractor’s duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. Contractor’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section 9.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. 7 of 20

10.0 PERS Compliance and Indemnification

10.1. General Requirements. The Parties acknowledge that City is a local agency member of PERS, and as such has certain pension reporting and contribution obligations to PERS on behalf of qualifying employees. Contractor agrees that, in providing its employees and any other personnel to City to perform any work or other Services under this Agreement, Contractor shall assure compliance with the Public Employees’ Retirement Law (“PERL”), commencing at Government Code § 20000, as amended by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (“PEPRA”),. and the regulations of PERS. Without limitation to the foregoing, Contractor shall assure compliance with regard to personnel who have active or inactive membership in PERS and to those who are retired annuitants and in performing this Agreement shall not assign or utilize any of its personnel in a manner that will cause City to be in violation of the PERL, PEPRA or any other applicable retirement laws and regulations.

10.2. Indemnification. In addition to all other provisions of this Agreement, Contractor shall defend (with legal counsel approved by City, whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), indemnify and hold harmless City, and its City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, servants, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, from any and all liability, damages, claims, costs and expenses of any nature to the extent arising from, caused by, or relating to Contractor’s violation of any provisions of this Section 10.0. This duty of indemnification is in addition to Contractor’s duty to defend, indemnify and hold harmless as set forth in any other provision of this Agreement. Contractor’s indemnification and obligations under this Section 10.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

11.0 Confidentiality

11.1. Contractor covenants that all data, reports, notes, surveys, studies, drawings, plans, maps, models, photographs, images, video files, media, computer files, electronic files, discussion, or other information, materials or documents and records of any kind (collectively “Data & Documents”) developed, prepared or received by Contractor or provided for performance of this Agreement are deemed confidential and shall not be disclosed by Contractor without prior written authorization by City. City shall grant such authorization if applicable law requires disclosure. Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and/or subcontractors shall not without written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested in writing by the City Attorney, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the Services performed under this Agreement or relating to any project or property located within City. Response to 8 of 20
a subpoena or court order shall not be considered “voluntary,” provided Contractor gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.

11.2. Contractor shall promptly notify City should Contractor, its officers, directors, employees, agents and/or subcontractors be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admissions or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder or with respect to any project or property located within City. City may, but has no obligation to, represent Contractor or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proceeding. Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Contractor. However, City’s right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct or rewrite the response.

11.3. Contractor’s covenants under this Section 11.0 shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

12.0 Ownership of Documents and Work Product

12.1. All Data & Documents shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon its use, duplication or dissemination by City.

All Data & Documents shall be considered “works made for hire,” and all Data & Documents and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including, but not limited to, all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by City. Contractor shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any Data & Documents.

12.2. Contractor hereby assigns to City all ownership and any and all intellectual property rights to the Data & Documents that are not otherwise vested in City pursuant to the paragraph directly above this one.

12.3. Contractor warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals to use any instrumentality, thing or component as to which any intellectual property right exists, including computer software, used in the rendering of the Services and the production of all Written Products produced under this Agreement, and that City has full legal title to and the right to reproduce the Data & Documents. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold City, and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers, and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that City’s use of any of the Data & Documents is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means 9 of 20
of protecting intellectual property rights and/or interests in products or inventions.

Contractor shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Services and Data & Documents produced under this Agreement. In the event the use of any of the Written Products or other deliverables hereunder by City is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, Contractor, at its expense, shall: (1) secure for City the right to continue using the Data & Documents and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for City; or (2) modify the Data & Documents and other deliverables so that they become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. These covenants shall survive the expiration and/or termination of this Agreement.

12.4. Upon expiration or termination of the Agreement, Contractor shall deliver to City all Data & Documents and other deliverables related to any Services performed pursuant to this Agreement without additional cost or expense to City. If Contractor prepares a document on a computer, Contractor shall provide City with said document both in a printed format and in an electronic format that is acceptable to City.

13.0 Subcontractors
No portion of this Agreement shall be subcontracted without the prior written approval of City. Contractor is fully responsible to City for the performance of any and all subcontractors.

14.0 Prohibition Against Assignment or Delegation
Contractor shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without City’s prior written consent. Any purported assignment or delegation in violation of this Section 14.0 shall be void and without effect, and shall entitle City to terminate this Agreement. As used in this Section 14.0, “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights, obligations, or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs.

15.0 Inspection and Audit of Records
Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to all Services and other matters covered under this Agreement, including but expressly not limited to, all Services performed, salaries, wages, invoices, time cards, cost control sheets, costs, expenses, receipts and other records with respect to this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain adequate records on the Services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of all Services in 10 of 20
connection therewith. All such records shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. At all times during regular business hours, Contractor shall provide City with free access to such records, and the right to examine and audit the same and to make copies and transcripts as City deems necessary, and shall allow inspection of all program data, information, documents, proceedings and activities and all other matters related to the performance of the Services under this Agreement. Contractor shall retain all financial and program service records and all other records related to the Services and performance of this Agreement for at least three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later. City’s rights under this Section 15.0 shall survive for three (3) years after expiration, termination or final payment under this Agreement, whichever occurs later.

16.0 Safety Requirements
All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by CAL OSHA and other applicable state and federal laws. City may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to Contractor when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the Services.

Contractor shall maintain the work sites free of hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. Contractor shall immediately report to City any hazardous condition noted by Contractor.

17.0 Familiarity with Work
By executing this Agreement, Contractor represents that it has: (a) thoroughly investigated and considered the scope of services to be performed; (b) carefully considered how the Services should be performed; and (c) understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending performance of the Services under this Agreement.

18.0 Insurance

18.1. General Requirements. Contractor shall not commence work under this Agreement until it has provided evidence satisfactory to City that Contractor has secured all insurance required under this Section 18.0.

18.2. Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance. Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure, maintain and keep in full force and effect for the duration of the Agreement, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of this Agreement, as follows:

18.2.1. Commercial General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property 11 of 20
damage; and if Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this Agreement/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit: Coverage shall be at least as broad as the latest version of Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001). If Contractor is a limited liability company, the commercial general liability coverage shall be amended so that Contractor and its managers, affiliates, employees, agents and other persons necessary or incidental to its operation are insureds;

18.2.2. Automobile Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall be at least as broad as Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Business Auto Coverage form number CA 0001, code 1 (any auto).

18.2.3. Workers’ Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law; and Employer’s Liability: with limits not less than $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for bodily injury or disease.

18.3. Acceptability of Insurers. The Insurance policies required under this Section 18.0 shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in California, and satisfactory to City.

18.4. Additional Insured.

18.4.1. For general liability insurance, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the services or operations performed by or on behalf of Contractor, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work.

18.4.2. For automobile liability, City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, shall be covered as additional insureds with respect to the ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Contractor or for which Contractor is responsible.

18.4.3. These additional insured provisions shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.

18.5. Cancellations or Modifications to Coverage. The insurance policies shall contain the following provisions, or Contractor shall provide endorsements on forms supplied or approved by City to state: (1) coverage 12 of 20
shall not be suspended, voided, reduced or canceled except after 30 days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City; (2) any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers, and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials;

18.6. Primary and Non-Contributing. Coverage shall be primary insurance as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, or if excess, shall stand in an unbroken chain of coverage excess of Contractor's scheduled underlying coverage and that any insurance or self-insurance maintained by City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents. designated volunteers designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials, shall be excess of Contractor's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it;

18.7. Separation of Insureds. All insurance required by this Section 18.0 shall contain standard separation of insureds provisions and shall not contain any special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.

18.8. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or selfinsured retentions shall be declared to and approved by City. Contractor guarantees that, at the option of City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials; or (2) Contractor shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigation costs, claims and administrative and defense expenses.

18.9. Waiver of Subrogation. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall expressly waive the insurer’s right of subrogation against City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials. Contractor hereby waives its own right of recovery and all rights of subrogation against City.

18.10. City Remedy for Noncompliance. If Contractor does not maintain the policies of insurance required under this Section 18.0 in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, or in the event any of Contractor’s policies do not comply with the requirements under this Section 18.0, City may either 13 of 20
immediately terminate this Agreement or, if insurance is available at a reasonable cost, City may, but has no duty to, take out the necessary insurance and pay, at Contractor’s expense, the premium thereon. Contractor shall promptly reimburse City for any premium paid by City or City may withhold amounts sufficient to pay the premiums from payments due to Contractor.

18.11. Evidence of Insurance. Prior to the performance of Services under this Agreement, Contractor shall furnish City with original certificates of insurance and all original endorsements evidencing and effecting the coverages required under this Section 18.0 on forms satisfactory to and approved by City. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on forms provided by City if requested. Contractor may provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies to City. Contractor shall maintain current endorsements on file with City’s Risk Manager. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before work commences. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. Contractor shall also provide proof to City that insurance policies expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Contractor shall furnish such proof at least two weeks prior to the expiration of the coverages.

18.12. Enforcement of Provisions (Non-Estoppel). Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Contractor of noncompliance with any requirements imposes no additional obligations on City nor does it waiver any rights hereunder.

18.13. Indemnity Requirements Not Limiting. Procurement of insurance by Contractor shall not be construed as a limitation of Contractor’s liability or as full performance of Contractor’s duty to indemnify City under Section 18.0.

18.14. Broader Coverage/Higher Limits. If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums required above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.

18.15. Subcontractor Insurance Requirements. Contractor shall require each of its subcontractors that perform Services under this Agreement to maintain insurance coverage that meets all of the requirements of this Section

18.0. 19.0 Indemnification, Hold Harmless, and Duty to Defend

19.1. Indemnities.
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19.1.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, designated volunteers, successors, assigns and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 19.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, bid protests, stop notices, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, to person or property, and/or breach of this Agreement, including but not limited to bodily injury, death, personal injury and property damage, including but not limited to fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all consequential damages (collectively “Liabilities”), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Contractor, its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, directors, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Contractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except for Liabilities arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. Contractor shall defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any Liabilities with counsel of the Indemnitees’ choice, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. Contractor shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith.

19.1.2. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City in accordance with Sections 9.0 and 10.0.

19.2. Subcontractor Indemnification. Contractor shall obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those in this Section 19.0 from each and every subcontractor or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Contractor in the performance of this Agreement. If Contractor fails to obtain such indemnities, Contractor shall be fully responsible and indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Indemnitees from and against any and all Liabilities in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, are claimed to arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the acts or omissions of Contractor’s subcontractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that Contractor’s subcontractor shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, including the Indemnitees’ active or passive negligence, except for Liabilities arising from the 15 of 20
sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties.

19.3. Workers’ Compensation Acts Not Limiting. Contractor’s indemnification obligations under this Section 19.0, or any other provision of this Agreement, shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. Contractor expressly waives its statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to City, its elected and appointed officers, officials, agents, employees, designated volunteers and those City agents serving as independent contractors in the role of City officials.

19.4. Insurance Requirements Not Limiting. City does not, and shall not, waive any rights that it may possess against Contractor because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City, of any insurance policy or certificate required pursuant to this Agreement. The indemnities and obligations in this Section 19.0 shall apply regardless of whether or not any insurance policies are determined to be applicable to the Liabilities asserted against City or any of the other Indemnitees.

19.5. Survival of Terms. Contractor’s indemnifications and obligations under this Section 19.0 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

20.0 Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity Contractor affirmatively represents that it is an equal opportunity employer. In the performance of this Agreement, Contractor shall not discriminate, harass or retaliate against any subcontractor, employee, or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, handicap, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that subcontractors and applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

21.0 Labor Certification
By its signature hereunder, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the California Labor Code that require every employer to be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that Code, and agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the Services. 16 of 20

22.0 Prevailing Wage and Payroll Records
To the extent that this Agreement calls for services that, in whole or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in the California Labor Code, Contractor shall comply in all respects with all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

23.0 Entire Agreement
This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements. This Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both Parties.

24.0 Severability
The invalidity in whole or in part of any provisions of this Agreement shall not void or affect the validity of the other provisions of this Agreement.

25.0 Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Any dispute that arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in a superior court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Seal Beach.

26.0 No Third Party Beneficiaries
This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity shall be deemed to have any rights hereunder against either party by virtue of this Agreement.

27.0 Waiver
No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to City under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of City, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver of any breach, any failure of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be (1) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver, (2) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy, or (3) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states. 17 of 20

28.0 Prohibited Interests; Conflict of Interest

28.1. Contractor covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which may be affected by the Services, or which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services.

Contractor further covenants that, in performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it. Furthermore, Contractor shall avoid the appearance of having any interest, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the Services. Contractor shall not accept any employment or representation during the term of this Agreement which is or may likely make Contractor "financially interested" (as provided in California Government Code §§ 1090 and 87100) in any decision made by City on any matter in connection with which Contractor has been retained.

28.2. Contractor further warrants and maintains that it has not employed or retained any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Contractor, to solicit or obtain this Agreement. Nor has Contractor paid or agreed to pay any person or entity, other than a bona fide employee working exclusively for Contractor, any fee, commission, gift, percentage, or any other consideration contingent upon the execution of this Agreement. Upon any breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to terminate this Agreement without further liability, or to deduct from any sums payable to Contractor hereunder the full amount or value of any such fee, commission, percentage or gift.

28.3. Contractor warrants and maintains that it has no knowledge that any officer or employee of City has any interest, whether contractual, noncontractual, financial, proprietary, or otherwise, in this transaction or in the business of Contractor, and that if any such interest comes to the knowledge of Contractor at any time during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall immediately make a complete, written disclosure of such interest to City, even if such interest would not be deemed a prohibited "conflict of interest" under applicable laws as described in this Section 28.0.

29.0 Final Payment Acceptance Constitutes Release
The acceptance by Contractor of the final payment made under this Agreement shall operate as and be a release of City from all claims and liabilities for compensation to Contractor for anything done, furnished or relating to Contractor’s work or services. Acceptance of payment shall be any negotiation of City’s check or the failure to make a written extra compensation claim within ten calendar days of the receipt of that check. However, approval or payment by City shall not constitute, nor be deemed, a release of the responsibility and liability of Contractor, its employees, subcontractors and agents for the accuracy and competency of the information provided and/or work performed; nor shall such approval or payment be deemed to be an assumption of such responsibility 18 of 20
or liability by City for any defect or error in the work prepared by Contractor, its employees, subcontractors and agents.

30.0 Corrections
In addition to the indemnification obligations set forth above, Contractor shall correct, at its expense, all errors in the work which may be disclosed during City’s review of Contractor’s report or plans. Should Contractor fail to make such correction in a reasonably timely manner, such correction may be made by City, and the cost thereof shall be charged to Contractor. In addition to all other available remedies, City may deduct the cost of such correction from any retention amount held by City or may withhold payment otherwise owed Contractor under this Agreement up to the amount of the cost of correction.

31.0 Non-Appropriation of Funds
Payments to be made to Contractor by City for any Services performed within the current fiscal year are within the current fiscal budget and within an available, unexhausted fund. In the event that City does not appropriate sufficient funds for payment of Contractor’s Services beyond the current fiscal year, this Agreement shall cover payment for Contractor’s Services only to the conclusion of the last fiscal year in which City appropriates sufficient funds and shall automatically terminate at the conclusion of such fiscal year.

32.0 Mutual Cooperation

32.1. City’s Cooperation. City shall provide Contractor with all pertinent Data, documents and other requested information as is reasonably available for Contractor’s proper performance of the Services required under this Agreement.

32.2. Contractor’s Cooperation. In the event any claim or action is brought against City relating to Contractor’s performance of Services rendered under this Agreement, Contractor shall render any reasonable assistance that City requires.

33.0 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance; provided, however, that the foregoing shall not be construed to limit or deprive a Party of the benefits of any grace or use period allowed in this Agreement.

34.0 Attorneys' Fees
If either party commences an action against the other party, either legal, administrative or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, the prevailing party in such litigation shall be entitled to have and recover from 19 of 20
the losing party all of its attorneys’ fees, expert fees and other costs incurred in connection therewith, in addition to any other relief to which the party may be entitled.

35.0 Titles and Headings
The titles and headings used in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no way define, limit or describe the scope or intent of this Agreement or any party of it.

36.0 Exhibits
All exhibits referenced in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into the Agreement as if set forth in full herein. In the event of any material discrepancy between the terms of any exhibit so incorporated and the terms of this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.

37.0 Corporate Authority
The person executing this Agreement on behalf of Contractor warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said party and that by his or her execution, Contractor is formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, through their respective authorized representatives have executed this Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
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EXHIBIT A
Contractor’s Proposal
BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services City of Seal Beach
Request for Proposals
for
Janitorial Services
Presented to:

Iris Lee
Acting Public Works Director
Department of Public Works
[email protected]
Presented by:

Sunny Kim
President/Project Manager
Base Hill, Inc.

UEI: H4DHYVMQGBS3
Cage Code: 63YH6
[email protected]
213-425-3070
Base Hill, Inc.

Building Maintenance Services
11823 Slauson Ave. Suite 3, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services September 9, 2022
Iris Lee
Acting Public Works Director
Department of Public Works
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Dear Iris Lee,
Thank you for allowing us to present our formal proposal submitted on behalf of Base Hill, Inc. Building Maintenance Services in response to The City of Seal Beach for Janitorial Services for Fourteen (14) City-owned facilities with day porter services.

We hereby state that no exceptions are taken to any specification requirements or contract terms and conditions for the City of Seal Beach.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standards of quality of service. We strive to exceed expectations through our integrity and ethical values and commitment to client satisfaction.

All of us at Base Hill are committed to the execution and success of this proposal if Base Hill is selected as your vendor of choice.

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you should have any question and/or concerns regarding the attached proposal.

In closing, I would like to thank you again for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,
Sunny Kim
President, Project Manager

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Table of Contents

1. Cover Letter ................................................................ 2

2. Company Qualifications .............................................. 4

3. Business Entity ............................................................ 4

4. Exceptions……………………………………………….. 4

5. Contract Signatories ................................................... .4

6. Understanding/Approach ............................................ 5

7. Staffing List ............................................................... 12

8. References ................................................................ 17

9. Fee & Cost Proposal……………………………………22

10. Quality Control Plan…………………………………....26

11. DIR Registration Number ................................... …. 30

12. Resumes .................................................................. 31

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Company Qualifications
Base Hill, Inc. has been in the industry for over 15 years. We have the experience, management, manpower, and resources to perform all Janitorial Services for the City of Seal Beach for Fourteen (14) City-owned facilities with day porter services at a top tier cleaning standard.

Through our past performance history, Base Hill has the experience and is capable of handling and managing City of Seal Beach facility locations. We are currently providing janitorial services for the City of South Pasadena, City of South El Monte, City of Highland, City of Rosemead, and recently successfully completed our contract with Jurupa Valley (JCSD Public Works) janitorial services for their public parks and recreation areas.

In the past, we have managed and provided cleaning/floor service for over 100+ Barnes and Noble store locations all throughout Southern and Northern California. We have also provided janitorial services and management for Opportunities for Learning Public Charter Schools, over 35 OFL Charter School locations across Southern California and have provided in the past, multiple ITT Tech campuses across Southern California before they went bankrupt. Base Hill also is currently servicing contracts with the Us Government Department of Homeland Security, US Navy and US Airforce.

We have the staff, management, and resources to provide the City of Seal Beach with top tier janitorial services for their required facilities and shall meet with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Business Entity: S-Corporation (State of California)
Exceptions: Base Hill has reviewed this RFP and attached sample contract and has no exceptions for this RFP.

Contract Signatories:

Sunny Kim (CEO/Project Manager) [email protected]
John Yang (Quality Control Manager) [email protected]
BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Understanding/Approach
Base Hill, Inc. has the experience to provide the City of Seal Beach all janitorial services required in Exhibit C Cleaning Task Matrix. We have provided multiple municipalities with janitorial and day porter services with positive customer feedback.

Base Hill has familiarized itself with all facility locations, size, cleaning frequency, and what janitorial services are required for each facility. We shall provide all daily, weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, and as needed services listed in the cleaning task matrix for all facility locations listed below. All janitorial service staff shall be properly trained and certified before commencement of services. We train all staff in proper cleaning procedures with a major emphasis on work safety. Prior to the commencement of this contract, all janitorial staff shall submit and successfully pass a California Department of Justice Live Scan Fingerprinting background check (“Live Scan”) performed by the City of Seal Beach Police Department located at 911 Seal Beach Boulevard.

We shall provide all regular janitorial services and periodic janitorial services at a top tier cleaning standard and shall provide the site contact with before and after pictures of all periodic floor service work once it is completed to ensure proper work has been done.

From the information gathered from the pre-bid meeting, we understand that the seal beach pier restrooms day porter services are the toughest challenge at the moment to maintain a clean restroom during peak months for the large amount of foot traffic that Seal Beach Pier encounters during Peak months. Our day porters shall keep up with the demand needed to maintain clean restrooms for all guests. We understand that a few locations shall be going into construction soon and we shall schedule and plan accordingly. We were informed during the walk through that there are upcoming remodels for the Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center, 1st Street Parking Lot restrooms, and upcoming Seal Beach Pier restrooms renovations.

Anticipated term of janitorial contract with the City of Seal Beach shall be four (4) years, with two (2) possible one (1) year extensions with an anticipated Start Date of October 2022.

Our management team (Quality Control Manager) shall have a constant line of communication with the site contact regarding any issues or requests for janitorial services.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Site Contact: Joe Talarico (City of Seal Beach)
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407
Location Number 1: City Hall
Address: 211 8th Street
Approx Square Footage: 13,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 5
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: Council Chambers shall not be cleaned until completion of Council, Board, Commission, or city scheduled meetings if any.

Location Number 2: City Yard
Address: 1776 Adolfo Lopez Drive
Approx Square Footage: 3,100 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: Admin Building Only

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Location Number 3: Fire Station #48 Community Room
Address: 3131 North Gate Road
Approx Square Footage: 1,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Yes, As Needed
Notes: Community Room Only
Location Number 4: 1st Street Restrooms
Address: 1st Street Parking Lot
Approx Square Footage: 850 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Sunday
Cleaning Times: PEAK (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM); OFF-PEAK (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Day Porter Service: Yes
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: PEAK: May 1 to September 30; OFF-PEAK: October 1 to April 30 Maintenance of this location will be relinquished to the 15 1st tenant upon its tenant improvement completion anticipated to be early 2023.

Location Number 5: Lifeguard Headquarters
Address: 888 Ocean Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 1,900 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: 3 story building with no elevator
Location Number 6: Marina Community Center
Address: 151 Marina Drive
Approx Square Footage: 4,600 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: As Needed
Location Number 7: Mary Wilson Library & Senior Center
Address: 700 Electric Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 2,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Location Number 8: McGaugh Pool Restrooms Deck
Address: 1698 Bolsa Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 8,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Sunday

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Cleaning Times: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: Pool restrooms and Pool Deck ONLY
Location Number 9: North Seal Beach Community Center
Address: 3333 St. Cloud Drive
Approx Square Footage: 4,550 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: As Needed
Location Number 10: Seal Beach Pier Restrooms
Address: 900 Ocean Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 1,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Sunday
Cleaning Times: PEAK (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM); OFF-PEAK (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM) Day Porter Service: Yes
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: PEAK: May 1 to September 30; OFF-PEAK: October 1 to April 30 Location Number 11: Police Department Headquarters
Address: 911 Seal Beach Boulevard
Approx Square Footage: 22,000 SF
Number of Restrooms: 6

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: No Jail Cleaning, No Armory Cleaning, No Evidence Locker Cleaning, or any other security sensitive areas.

Location Number 12: Police Department Substation
Address: 900 Ocean Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 1,900 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Friday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: Not Required
Notes: 3 story building with no elevator
Location Number 13: Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center Address: 3900 Lampson Avenue
Approx Square Footage: 3,700 SF
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: Monday – Sunday
Cleaning Times: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: As Needed
Notes: Clubhouse only, Work for this facility will start upon construction completion and notification to contractor, anticipated to be January 2024.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Location Number 14: Zoeter Softball Field Restrooms
Address: 11th Street & Landing Avenue
Approx Square Footage: N/A
Number of Restrooms: 2
Cleaning Days: As Needed
Cleaning Times: 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Day Porter Service: Not Required
As Needed Special Event Cleaning: As Needed

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Staffing
Organizational Chart
Project
Manager
Assistant Project
Manager
Lead Supervisor Site Safety &
Health Officer
Quality Control
Manager
Janitors/Day
Porters
(Back up crew)
Carpet/Floors/Windows
Specialist
Janitors/Day
Porters

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Management Team
The following Management Personnel will be overseeing the contract, and * (Emergency Contacts) can be reached 24/7, 365 days a year. Our Project Manager is authorized to negotiate the contract on behalf of Base Hill, Inc. *Project Manager: Sunny Kim (213) 235-7722 [email protected] Point of Contact to discuss/negotiate contract
Assistant Project Manager: Phillip Van (213) 425-3077 [email protected] Assists Project Manager on day-to-day operations regarding Janitorial Services for the City of Seal Beach.
*Quality Control Manager: John Yang (213) 425-3078 [email protected] Works directly with City of Seal Beach Representative, and on-site janitorial to ensure all services are being provided at a top tier cleaning standard. Provides monthly schedules for upcoming periodic work. Ensures janitorial staff is properly trained and has all the proper equipment and supplies needed to complete all janitorial services required.

Site Safety & Health Officer: Chase Woo [email protected] Ensure staff is trained in proper work safety and ensure all staff is properly trained in proper disinfection protocols (i.e., COVID-19) based on the CDC’s recommendations for proper disinfection.

Lead Supervisor: Young Chung [email protected]
On-site Lead Supervisor for Janitorial team, supervises and ensures all janitorial services are being completed on-time. Informs QCM for restocking of supplies and equipment.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Carpet/Floor/Windows Tech Supervisor: Johnny Kim [email protected] Expert in managing and providing Carpet Shampoo/deep cleaning service, floor service, and window cleaning.

All janitorial staff is located within 15-30 minutes of the City of Seal Beach, and our Emergency Contact / Quality Control Manager (John Yang) lives 15-20 minutes from Seal Beach and can respond to any emergency calls and shall be ready to respond correctly. He is regularly in Seal Beach on the weekends visiting his parents at Leisure World.

Training
All Base Hill personnel undergo extensive training in the use of equipment, product safety, and security measure. Employee undergo training based upon the Worker Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program (WOSHTEP). Under the Commission on Health and Safety and Worker’s Compensation of the State of California. In addition to WOSHTEP safety standards
Training covers:
Correct use of cleaning products
Correct use of cleaning machines
Carpet care and cleaning
Hard floor surfaces care and cleaning
Toilet/bathroom cleaning
Hygiene and infection control
Identifying potential hazardous issues
Dust control
Utility conservation
Waste management
Use of personal protective equipment
All Base Hill, Inc. personnel are thoroughly screened, trained, and qualified. All personnel undergo criminal background checks and are screened for any health issues and concerns.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services

SITE-SPECIFIC HAZARDS AND CONTROLS

CLEANING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Supplies – All cleaning supplies shall be clearly labeled, and all Material Safety Data Sheets shall be maintained with the cleaning products.

Toilet Cleaning Tools – All items used to clean toilets or urinals shall be color coded and marked clearly, used only for that purpose.

Restrooms – No slippery residue shall be left on floors after cleaning, and signs indicating “Closed of Cleaning” shall be used at entrances to prevent accidents.

Employees will make sure floor is safe before removing wet floor signs.

Trash Removal – Trash bags shall not be overloaded. Leather/protective gloves shall be worn if needed to protect hands, and proper lifting techniques shall be practiced to avoid injury. Employees shall work together to lift larger or awkward loads.

Policing Grounds – Employees shall exercise care when working on slippery or uneven surfaces. Proper lifting techniques shall be practiced to avoid injury.

Sanitation/Hygiene – Appropriate personal protective equipment shall be worn to protect employees from exposure to harsh chemicals and body fluids while cleaning.

Hand cleaner shall be available to wash and disinfect hands upon completion of cleaning work.

Hazardous Materials – If suspicious or hazardous materials are found during the course of cleaning, the area shall be secured, and the proper authorities shall be notified.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Signs – While work is in progress, “Closed for Cleaning” and “Wet Floor” sign shall be visibly placed. Before workers leave, excess water will be mopped from the floor so that “Wet Floor” signs will not be needed
Reported Hazards – When hazards to public safety are discovered by or reported to the workers, the workers shall report the Hazard immediately to Project Manager and other employees.

Fall/Slip Hazards – Employees should be careful not to trip or walk over extension cords, power plugs. Employees should take caution when walking over slippery or wet floors. Employees shall not climb on top 2 steps of ladders to prevent major fall injury.

Electrical Hazard – Employees shall be careful when working with water near electrical outlets, equipment, etc. Water and electricity can be very dangerous and can cause electrocution, employees should always be aware of their surroundings and shall be careful not to spill water near electrical outlets, equipment, etc. and when mopping or performing cleaning duties.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services References
City of South Pasadena
Contract: 07/01/19-06/30/22
Total Value: $459,254.11
Description of services: Full janitorial services and floor care for City Facilities: City Hall, Council Chambers, Police Department, War Memorial Building, Park Clubhouse, Park Restrooms, Park Youth House, City Yard, Recreation Center, Public Library, Senior Citizen’s Center, and Water Facility.

Francois Brard
1414 Mission St.

South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-403-7200
[email protected]

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services City of Highland
Period of performance: April 2019 – Current
Description of services: Full janitorial services for city hall, police department, public works, city parks, etc..

Jim Richardson
Public Works Manager
City of Highland
27215 Baseline St
Highland, CA 92346-312
909-863-0284 x101
[email protected]

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services City of South El Monte
Contract: 05/01/19-04/30/22
Total Value: $432,230
Description of services: Full janitorial services and floor care for City Facilities: City Hall, Public Works, and Recreation Centers.

Rene Salas
Public Works Director
1415 N. Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
626-579-6540 ext. 3040
[email protected]

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services City of Rosemead
Contract: 04/16/18 - 03/31/23
Total Value: $1,090,745.90
Area: Approx 175,000 sq ft.

Description of services: Full janitorial services and floor care for City Facilities: City Hall, Public Works, Sheriff’s office, Recreation Centers, Park facilities, restrooms and pools.

Marty Jones
Public Services
8838 East Valley Boulevard
Rosemead, CA 91770
626-569-2262
[email protected]

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Jurupa Community Services District (City of Eastvale – Jurupa Valley) Period of performance: 2019/03/18 – 2021/03/17 (3 year contract); 2022 and 2023 option years
Total Value: $570,240.00 ($15,840/month)
Description of services: Full janitorial service and day porters for parks, park restrooms, trail, and special events for the city.

Travis Viseth
Park Foreman
11201 Harrel Street
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752
951-790-615
[email protected]

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BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Fee & Cost Proposal Adjustments
2% Fee/Cost Increase every anniversary(annually) of contract start date.
BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Quality Control Plan
Purpose
The purpose of Base Hill, Inc. Quality Control Plan is to ensure that the City of Seal Beach cleaning standards are met. Our goal is satisfying our customers by providing professional cleaning services that meets and exceeds their expectations.

Jan Points Quality Control Plan consists of the following three core components:

1. Formal Employee Training.

2. Quality Measurement

3. Performance Evaluation
Formal Employee Training
Base Hill, Inc. employees are trained in providing top tier cleaning service. Employees are trained from hire on cleaning practices, methods, and efficiency. During training and pre-performance meetings employees go through a step-by-step process of defining and detailing each task associated with their responsibility. Re-fresher training is applied to employees yearly and when deficiencies arise. All janitorial crew members will be cross-trained to ensure availability of crew members to compensate for any time-off, vacation, and medical leave.

Quality Measurement
Base Hill, Inc. Building Maintenance Services uses a “Pass/Fail” approach to measure quality. Employees have a quality control checklist used by our Quality Control Officer for double checking quality assurance and ensuring customer satisfaction is met and exceeded.

Performance Evaluation
Base Hill’s Quality Control Report is the main component for measuring quality. Each location serviced is tracked and recorded on a Monthly Quality Control Report.
BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Quality Control Manager (John Yang, QCM)
On-Site personnel/staff who will monitor and ensure performance is meeting the standards of the Quality Control Plan (QCP).
Responsible for Quality Control Inspections and surveillance and all associated reports.
Ensure all supplies and equipment are meeting contract standards. Hold monthly/random quality inspections to monitor performance at each service location.

Initial Inspections
Initial inspections are made by the Quality Control Manager for each site location of the contract to familiarize with each site location and to ensure that the contract specifications will be met at each location. During the phase-in period the Quality Control Officer can determine the quality level expected from the staff for each site location of the contract and if any existing deficiencies are noted, the Quality Control Manager will implement proper corrective action to address these needs accordingly.

Materials/Equipment
All materials/equipment shall be reviewed and certified by the Quality Control Manager to ensure contract specifications are met. All copies of the equipment manuals, including catalog sheets showing dimensions, capacities, performance characteristics, wiring diagrams, schedules, operation, and maintenance manuals and any other relevant information are reviewed and
controlled by the Quality Control Manager. All information is then filed with the Project Manager and Site Supervisor, so all available resources are accessible to the cleaning staff.

Preparatory/Scheduled Staff Meeting
Preparatory meeting with all staff and subcontractors (if applicable) will be performed prior to the start of the contract. A meeting will be held for each cleaning crew actively performing services or for any new hires or crew changes. Preparatory meetings are conducted by the Quality Control Manager and/or designee along with managers/coordinators for a complete review of all applicable plans, specifications, and
BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services related submittals. At the preparatory meeting, the management staff will introduce and detail the QCP to all involved parties. Regular staff meeting is also conducted to ensure all employees are up to date.

Topics to include:
Review of contract specifications
Review of applicable plans
Review of materials and equipment
Review the detailed sequence of proper execution of the contract Discuss required quality control testing and frequency Review provisions and ensure controlled inspections and testing Examination of the work area to ensure that the required services are in compliance with the contract specifications and are up to Base Hill, Inc. and City of Seal Beach Performance of Work quality standards.

Site Inspections (Monthly/Random)
The Quality Control Manager will visit site locations monthly and additional random inspections to ensure that the quality control meets or exceeds the contract specifications. The
Quality Control Manager will note any problem areas and coordinate with the Site Supervisor to properly mediate these areas before they become deficiencies. A sample of our Quality Control Inspection report can be found under sample reports.

Deficiencies
Quality Control reports with deficiencies are filed and logged with the Project Manager and Site Supervisor. If two or more reports with deficiencies occur at a site location, site staff will go through refresher training course.

BASE HILL, INC. City of Seal Beach RFP for Janitorial Services Corrective Action Plan
Project Manager will receive Quality Control reports from Quality Control Manager and coordinate with staff to properly correct the deficiency with the site staff. Refresher/retraining will be provided until the deficiencies are corrected. If successive re-training does not rectify the deficiency, more drastic measure will be implemented.

State of California
Department of Industrial Relations
Division of Labor Standards Enforcement
Licensing & Registration Unit
1515 Clay Street, Ste. 1902
Oakland, CA 94612
Janitorial Services Registration

REGISTRANT WITH EMPLOYEES
Effective Date
3/1/2022
Expiration Date
3/1/2023
Base Hill, Inc.
11823 Slauson Ave, SUITE #3
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Workers Compensation Insurance Expiration Date:

August 15, 2022
Having paid to the Labor Commissioner of the State of California the required Registration Fee is hereby granted a registration to conduct the business of Janitorial Services in the State of California at the location(s) listed above and effective for the period designated above in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 4, Part 4.2, Division 2 of the Labor Code and the rules and regulations issued thereunder by the Labor Commissioner.

THIS REGISTRATION IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND IS VALID ONLY AT THE REGISTERED OPERATING LOCATION

INDICATED ABOVE

POST IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE

ALTERATIONS WILL VOID THIS REGISTRATION
Registration Number:

JS-LR-1000718587

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EXHIBIT B
Request for Proposal
City of Seal Beach
Request for Proposals
for
Janitorial Services
Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting:
9:00 A.M., August 30, 2022
City of Seal Beach City Hall – 211 8th Street

RFP responses to be received until
12:00 P.M., September 12, 2022
in the Public Works Department
ATTN: Iris Lee, Acting Public Works Director
Approved for Advertising:

Iris Lee
Acting Public Works Director
Date Issued: August 16, 2022

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Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
II. QUALIFICATIONS
III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
IV. PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
V. SCHEDULE
VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
VII. FEE AND COST PROPOSAL
VIII. INTERVIEW
IX. SELECTION PROCESS
X. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
XI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
EXHIBIT A – Fee & Cost Proposal
EXHIBIT B – Facility Location and Profile
EXHIBIT C – Cleaning Task Matrix
EXHIBIT D – Sample Contract
3 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

JANITORIAL SERVICES
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST REGISTER THROUGH PLANETBIDS. COMMUNICATION

AND ADDENDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO REGISTERED PARTIES VIA THE PLANETBIDS PORTAL.

I. INTRODUCTION
The City of Seal Beach (“City”) owns and operates a number of facilities and parks that require janitorial services. The cleaning frequency and specific tasks for each location may vary, but regular and thorough cleaning is required to maintain the operational efficiency, as well as the aesthetic appearance for internal customers and external visitors. While a specific facility may be operated by of one of the City’s ten (10) departments, the overall function of administering the City’s contract for Citywide janitorial services fall under the direction of the Public Works Department.

As part of these services, the provision of consumer products such as paper towels, toilet paper and seat liners, hand soap, air freshener, and other general necessities shall be included.

The City is seeking proposals from qualified vendors interesting in providing the City with the following:

Janitorial services at Fourteen (14) City-owned facilities with day porter services at certain facilities
The objective of this Request for Proposal (“RFP”) solicitation is to identify the qualified vendor to provide the requested services for an anticipated term of four (4) years, with two (2) possible one (1) year extensions. The final agreement amount and term will depend on the quality, diversity, and responsiveness of the received proposals.

II. QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional janitorial services for buildings, facilities, and parks in a public agency setting.
Experience and/or demonstrated ability to provide satisfactory day porter services. Local staffing able to respond to an emergency call-back within 30 minutes, and able to deploy the appropriate resources to respond within two (2) hours after being contacted by the City. 4 Valid City of Seal Beach business license for the term of the Agreement, if selected. Maintain, or have the ability to quickly acquire, all necessary labor, equipment, and material to promptly complete the Work.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge and experience with the City of Seal Beach’s standards, provisions, and practices.

III. SCOPE OF SERVICES
LOCATIONS:
1 City Hall 211 8th Street
2 City Yard 1776 Adolfo Lopez Drive
3 Fire Station #48 Community Room 3131 North Gate Road
4 First (1st) Street Restroom 1st Street Parking Lot
5 Lifeguard Headquarters 888 Ocean Avenue
6 Marina Community Center 151 Marina Drive
7 Mary Wilson Library & Senior Center 700 Electric Avenue 8 McGaugh Pool Restrooms & Deck 1698 Bolsa Avenue
9 North Seal Beach Community Center 133 St. Cloud Drive 10 Seal Beach Pier Restrooms 900 Ocean Avenue
11 Police Department Headquarters 911 Seal Beach Boulevard 12 Police Department Substation 900 Ocean Avenue
13 Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center 3900 Lampson Avenue 14 Zoeter Softball Field Restrooms 11th Street @ Landing Avenue Each facility profile is provided in Appendix B.

CLEANING TASKS AND FREQUENCIES
Each facility’s corresponding cleaning tasks and frequencies are outlined in Appendix C. It should be noted that the task descriptions are generalized in nature and outlined as a minimum requirement. 5 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

1. Day porter service is required at two (2) of the facilities – (#4) 1st Street Restrooms, and (#10) Seal Beach Pier Restrooms. Please review the facility profile for each of these facilities to ensure you are able to meet the day porter service provision requirements.

2. Special Events may be hosted at six (6) of the facilities – (#3) Fire Station #48 Community Room, (#6) Marina Community Center, (#7) Mary Wilson Library & Senior Center, (#9) North Seal Beach Community Center, (#13) Seal Beach Tennis & Pickleball Center, and (#14) Zoeter Softball Field Restrooms.

Special Events cleaning will be requested on an as-needed basis, with a five (5) business day notification. Unless otherwise requested, Special Events cleaning will follow the “Daily” cleaning tasks for that facility, as noted in Appendix C.

3. Contractor shall complete a weekly inspection check list for each facility and submit to the City on a weekly basis. The Contractor may propose an alternate solution for consideration.

4. Nothing herein shall be construed to entitle the Contractor exclusive use of any facilities. Contractor shall conduct his/her operations so as not to interfere with City operations.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Contractor shall designate a single point-of-contact with decision making authority for Work under this Contract, and shall be available during regular business hours.

2. Contractor shall prohibit any persons other than those designated and employed by the Contractor to accompany cleaning staff for Work.

3. Upon commencement of this Contract, Contractor shall provide to the City a list of all staff assigned to this Contract. The Contractor shall notify the City in writing within ten (10) business days of any staff assignment modification(s).

4. Contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, supervision, method of processes, and materials necessary to complete the Work. Contractor shall keep all materials and equipment neat, clean and readily available at all times.

5. Contractor shall provide all restocking supplies of materials of good quality, as approved by the City, and in the amounts necessary to fulfill the Contract requirements and to accomplish an acceptable and professional level of service. Janitorial supplies include all cleaning materials and restocking of consumer goods (i.e., trash receptacle liners, paper towels, toilet paper, toilet seat liners, hand soap, hand sanitizer, air freshener, etc.). Toilet paper must be minimum two-ply.

6. Contractor shall bring to the attention of the City any defective or inoperative building equipment no later than the following day after discovery.
6 7. Contractor shall be responsible for securing any and all buildings that he/she leaves after work has been completed, unless otherwise noted. This includes locking all doors and windows and setting proper alarm codes.

8. Contractor shall promptly and properly dispose of all debris accumulated as a result of cleaning.

9. Contractor shall be responsible for timely payment of any subcontractor, material persons, workers and suppliers.

10. Contractor shall have a valid City of Seal Beach business license for the term of the Contract, if selected.

Billing Form, Records and Reports
Contractor shall furnish and maintain daily logs and records for each location. The records shall include the name of employee, date, time in/time out, at a minimum. The format of said records shall be approved by City prior to use.
Contractor shall provide a copy of any or all records to City upon request. Contractor shall maintain such record through the term of the Contract, plus three (3) years after Contract termination.
Contractor shall provide a billing form and progress payment form approved by the City.

Protection from Damage
Contractor shall protect all public and private property that is not part of Work. Contractor is liable for any damages as a result of its staff using improper cleaning techniques and/or materials. Contractor shall repair such damage at Contractor’s sole expense.

Utilities
City will provide necessary utility services to complete Work under this Contract.

Withholding of Payment
In the case that work scheduled for performance on a daily basis is not performed, or does not meet the quality standards as required by the City, the City will impose a deduction from the Contractor’s following monthly invoice, a fee of $250.00 per individual occurrence, per location. In the case that work scheduled for performance on less than a daily basis is not performed, or does not meet the quality standards as required by the City, the City may allow the Contractor to correct the 7 deficiencies without penalty either during the next scheduled shift, or at a time mutually agreed upon.

In the case that deficiencies are not corrected as required, the City will impose a deduction from the Contractor’s following monthly invoice a fee to be determined by the City based on required performance, not to exceed $500.00 per individual occurrence, per location.

Personnel
The Contractor shall use and furnish all labor necessary for the satisfactory performance for the Work set forth in this Contract.
a. Contractor’s Staff
Prior to commencement of this Contract, Contractor’s staff are required to successfully pass a California Department of Justice Live Scan Fingerprinting background check (“Live Scan”) performed by the City of Seal Beach Police Department located at 911 Seal Beach Boulevard. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and paying for the cost of Live Scan, currently set at $32 as of the publish date of this RFP.

Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating Live Scans for all new staff introduced for Work under this Contract as noted above prior to starting Work.
The Contractor shall require each of his/her employees to adhere to basic standards of working attire.

These are to include uniforms with the Contractor's company name or insignia clearly visible, proper shoes and other gear required by State Safety Regulations, and proper wearing of clothing, which includes shirts shall be worn at all times.
The Contractor must employ sufficient personnel to perform all work as scheduled and approved by the City, including Contractor personnel transition periods. b. Supervision
Contractor shall ensure a minimum of one (1) English-speaking employee working with each cleaning crew at any time.
Contractor shall provide such adequate supervision as to furnish ongoing supervision of workmanship and adherence to schedules by the staff performing the Work. c. Typical Tasks
Contractor shall supply his/her staff with the necessary skills to perform duties in connection with Work contemplated under this Contract.
d. Knowledge and Abilities
The Contractor’s representative shall have knowledge of the janitorial services industry, including suitable experience in the field to perform the required Work in a safe and thoughtful manner 8 Equipment
The Contractor shall use and furnish all equipment necessary for the satisfactory performance of the Work set forth in this Contract. City may make available to Contractor selected equipment for the purposes of performing the Work. City may revoke ability to use said equipment at its discretion without notice and/or compensation to the Contractor.
a. Equipment
All equipment used by the Contractor shall be maintained in a clean appearance and in good operable condition. All equipment shall also be properly adjusted, from an operational safety standpoint. All equipment used by the Contractor shall adhere to Seal Beach Municipal Code Chapter 7.15 (Noise). b. Storage of Equipment & Materials
If necessary and available, City will provide a designated space at each location where supplies may be stored.

Emergency Service Contact Information and Response
The Contractor shall provide the City at all times throughout the duration of this Contract emergency telephone numbers of at least two (2) qualified persons who can be called for emergency conditions at any time that Contractor’s representatives are not immediately available at the job site. An alternate emergency number shall be provided in case no answer is received at the first number. The emergency number shall be used to contact the Contractor representative who can take the necessary action required to alleviate an emergency condition.

Contractor is required to provide the City with a 24-hour emergency number for contact outside normal business hours. The response to an emergency call-out by the Contractor shall not be more than 30 minutes, deployment of appropriate resources to respond within two (2) hours, and shall be considered part of the normal Contract except when delayed by problems caused by vehicle accidents or Acts of God.

Progress of Work
Time is of the essence on every aspect of the Work. Work shall proceed in an expeditious and orderly manner. The Contractor shall endeavor to avoid service interruptions to the extent feasible. Any exceptions shall be approved by the City.

Alterations
The City reserves the right to increase, decrease, add, delete, and alter any item or portion of the Work as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the City. The City may make such alterations or deviations, additions to, or omissions from the Work, as may be determined during the progress of the Work to be necessary. Such alterations or deviations, additions or omissions shall in no way affect or make void the Agreement. Upon written order of the City, Contractor shall proceed with the Work as modified.
9 In the event that a location is closed for remodel, construction, emergency, or any other event(s) where Work cannot be performed, City will notify Contractor of such closure five (5) business days in advance.

Monthly fees/cost shall be prorated for the days/durations where no Work was performed at such facility.

Extra Work

1. Extra work shall not be performed without prior written approval by the City unless public safety is immediately at risk.

2. Extra services other than those listed in Exhibit A shall be negotiated on a time-and-material basis with a “not to exceed” amount.

10 IV. PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS
For answers to questions or particulars regarding this Request for Proposal, all interested parties are to contact:

Scott Smith
Interim Deputy Public Works Director
Department of Public Works
1776 Adolfo Lopez Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
[email protected]
(562) 431-2527 ext. 1432
The City will respond to all questions and requests for clarification received by September 6, 2022.

V. SCHEDULE
The following dates reflect the anticipated schedule:
Request for Proposal Solicitation 8/16/2022
Optional Pre-Proposal Meeting 8/30/2022, 9:00a.m.
Pre-Proposal Question Deadline 9/6/2022
Proposal Submittal Deadline 9/12/2022, 12:00p.m.
Contractor Interview (if conducted) September 2022
Contract Award by City Council October 2022
Notice to Proceed October 2022
VI. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Acceptance of Submittals
Proposals are due by 12:00 PM on September 12, 2022 to the following. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Iris Lee
Acting Public Works Director
Department of Public Works
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
[email protected]
(562) 431-2527 ext. 1322
Please submit three (3) bound hard copies, and one (1) electronic copy of the Contractor’s Proposal.

Proposals received after the date and time listed above will not be accepted or considered for this Project.

There is no expressed or implied obligation for City to reimburse firms for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. Materials submitted by respondents are subject to public inspection 11 under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sec. 6250 et seq.). Any language purporting to render the entire proposal confidential or propriety will be ineffective and will be disregarded.

The City reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted, and to use any idea in a proposal regardless of whether the proposal was selected. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the firm of the conditions contained in the RFP, unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the contract between the City and the selected Contractor.

All property rights, including publication rights of all reports produced by the selected Contractor in connection with services performed under this Agreement shall be vested in the City.

Protest procedures and dispute resolution process shall follow 2 CFR Part 200.318(k), 23 CFR 172.5(c)(18).

Information to be Submitted
The following information shall be provided, at a minimum:

Cover Letter
Table of Contents
Company Qualifications
Local Staffing List
Understanding/Approach
References
Fee & Cost Proposal
Exceptions
Business Entity
Contract Signatories
Cover Letter: Cover letter shall not exceed two pages. It shall provide an executive summary of the proposal, and designate the firm’s authorized representative regarding this RFP.

Table of Contents: The table of contents shall list the following sections with page numbers and information in each section shall be provided.

Company Qualifications: Provide a summary of the Contractor’s qualifications, including background and experience.

Local Staffing List: Provide an organizational chart showing the names, positions, responsibilities, and availability of the individual(s) that would be assigned to this Agreement, including sub-Contractors. Identify the individual(s) authorized to negotiate the contract on behalf of the Contractor’s firm and the Contractor’s project manager.

Understanding/Approach: Describe the Contractor’s understanding of the Work requested in this RFP, any key issues that may need special attention. Describe how the Contractor will approach the scope of services and each task needed to complete the project.

Any task assumptions and/or exclusions shall be clearly identified.

References: Contractor should provide a minimum of three (3) references from public agencies the Contractor has performed work for within the last five (5) years. Information shall include, at a minimum:
Agency name
Scope of work and/or services provided, prime/sub-Contractor. 12 Contract outcome
Contract value
Dates
Client project manager name, valid telephone number, and email Fee & Cost Proposal: Contractors will be required to submit a “Fee & Cost Proposal for Janitorial Services” as shown in Exhibit A. Additional labor/material rates may be provided in addition to Exhibit A. All rates shall remain for the term of the contract as permitted by law, unless specifically detailed as a supplement to Exhibit A.

Exceptions: The Contractor shall review this RFP and attached sample contract. Exceptions to any portion of the RFP and/or City’s standard agreement will need to be clearly identified. Identification of exceptions does not constitute City concurrence and acceptance. Exceptions may be negotiated with the top-ranked firm.

Business Entity: Clearly indicate the firm’s business entity type (i.e., a California corporation).

Contract Signatories: Provide the two binding signatories for the firm, pursuant to California Corporation Code Section 313.

VII. FEE AND COST PROPOSAL
Before responding and submitting a proposal, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to visit and familiarize him/herself with each location to determine the work to be done. An optional pre-proposal meeting is scheduled to facilitate this process.

In preparing the fee and cost proposal for this project, the Contractor shall take into consideration the following:

1. Fee proposal and billing rates shall remain effective for the term of the Agreement. Any anticipated billing/rate adjustments shall be clearly identified in the Proposal and shall not be made more than once each calendar year.

2. If applicable and necessary, the City will negotiate the final fee with the top-ranked Contractor.

VIII. INTERVIEW
Top ranked Contractor team(s) may be interviewed by the selection committee. Proposed key personnel from the Contractor’s team may be requested to present the teams’ and their qualifications at an interview.

IX. SELECTION PROCESS
Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the response to all provisions of this RFP. Since this solicitation is an RFP as opposed to a Bid, pricing alone will not constitute the entire selection criteria. The City may use some or all of the following criterion in its evaluation and comparison of proposals submitted. The criteria listed are not necessarily an all-inclusive list. The order in which they appear is not intended to indicate their relative 13 importance. The City reserves the right to modify the evaluation criterion and percentage of score as deemed appropriate prior to the commencement of evaluation.

The City reserves the right to determine whether or not a proposal meets the specifications and requirements of this RFP and reject any proposal that, in the City’s sole opinion, fails to meet the detail or intent of the requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

POTENTIAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Completeness of Response (Pass/Fail)
Responses to this RFP must be complete. Responses that do not include the proposal content requirements identified within this RFP and subsequent addenda and do not address each of the requested items will be considered incomplete, may be rated a Fail in the Evaluation Criteria, and may receive no further consideration.

2. Qualifications & Experience (35 points)
a. Local Presence - A statement addressing firm’s ability to respond in emergencies and effectively conduct the Work for the City based on the Firm’s or key staff’s location. b. Relevant experience, specific qualifications, and expertise of the Contractor and subContractors to perform the Work. c. Contractor’s experience working in the public sector and knowledge of public sector procurement processes, in particular City of Seal Beach standards, processes, and policies.
d. Quality of references from at least three (3) agencies the Contractor currently or have previously contracted for in the past five (5) years.

3. Organization & Approach (25 points)
a. Contractor’s understanding and approach of the Work
b. Contractor’s availability to complete both small and large scale projects without the compromise of quality, cost, and/or time.
c. Services offered and/or excluded

4. Fee (40 points)
a. Fee & Cost proposal
The City reserves the right to determine whether or not a proposal meets the specifications and requirements of this RFP and reject any proposal that, in the City’s sole opinion, fails to meet the detail or intent of the requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. The City reserves the right to put non-emergency and pre-planned projects out for formal bidding.

All proposals received as specified will be evaluated by City staff in accordance with the abovementioned.

During the evaluation period, the City may do any or all of the following: generate a “short list” and conduct interviews with the top candidates; conduct on-site visits and/or tours of the candidates’ places of business. 14 Contractors should be aware that award may be made without Contractor visits, interviews, or further discussion or negotiations.

X. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

a. Contractor shall maintain an adequate crew of at least two experienced employees to perform the Work required.
b. Contractor will be required to supply a list of references for similar work performed. c. Contractor will be required to supply a list of sub-contractors, if applicable. d. Contractor will be required to supply additional experience references, if requested. e. Contractor shall provide City with required proof of liability insurance, workman's compensation insurance, vehicle insurance, and City business license as noted in the Contract. f. Contractor shall be responsible for Contractor’s compliance in all respects with the prevailing wage rates to all the laborers involved, and with California Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., including the keeping of all records required by the provisions of Labor Code Section 1776 and the implementing administrative regulations. The City shall be a third party beneficiary of the forgoing covenant with rights to enforce the same as against the Contractor.
g. Hourly rates and unit prices quoted shall include all safety equipment required. All incidentals shall be included in quoted prices.
h. At any time prior to proposal due date, Contractor may inspect City property for further information, if desired. City representatives will be available if desired to answer questions. i. Contractor shall protect any and all public and private property adjacent to work areas. Any damage resulting directly or indirectly from Contractor’s actions shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. j. Contactor shall adhere to all Cal-OSHA rules and regulations for any and all Work performed under this Contract.

XI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Signature
The Proposal shall be signed by an individual authorized to bind the Contractor.

B. Other Considerations:

The City shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by any firm considering submitting a proposal in response to this RFP.
15 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals, or any part of, or waive any informalities or irregularities. The City reserves the right to withdraw, to cancel this RFP at any time without prior notice and the City makes no representations that any contract will be awarded to any firm responding this RFP.

C. Business License Required
The Seal Beach Municipal Code requires all businesses operating in the City to obtain a business license and pay a business license tax. For more information, go to www.sealbeachca.gov.

D. Prevailing Wage
All work performed in connection with execution of this contract work shall be performed in compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of federal, state, county or municipal governments or agencies (including, without limitation, all applicable federal and state labor standards, including the prevailing wage provisions of sections 1770 et seq. of the California Labor Code), and (b) all directions, rules and regulations of any fire marshal, health officer, building inspector, or other officer of every governmental agency now having or hereafter acquiring jurisdiction. The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless from any and all claims, causes of action and liabilities based upon or arising from the failure of any work related to the Agreement to comply with all such applicable legal requirements, including, without limitation, any such claims, causes of action or liabilities that may be asserted against or incurred by City with respect to or in any way arising from the Project’s compliance with or failure to comply with applicable laws, including all applicable federal and state labor requirements including, without limitation, the requirements of California Labor Code section 1770 et seq.

Contractor agrees that all public work (as defined in California Labor Code section (1720) performed pursuant to this Agreement (the “Public Work”), if any, shall comply with the requirements of California Labor Code sections 1770 et seq. City makes no representation or statement that the project or any portion thereof, is or is not a “public work” as defined in California Labor Code section 1720.

In all bid specifications, contracts and subcontracts for any such Public Work, Contractor shall obtain the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Public Work, and shall include such rates in the bid specifications, contract or subcontract. Such bid specifications, contract or subcontract must contain the following provision: “It shall be mandatory for the Contractor to pay not less than the said prevailing rate of wages to all workers employed by the contractor in the execution of this contract. The Contractor expressly agrees to comply with the penalty provisions of California Labor Code section 1775 and the payroll record keeping requirements of California Labor Code section 1771.”
E. Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

The Department of Industrial Relations Registration Number shall be listed for the Contractor and each subcontractor, if any, in the bid proposal.
16 EXHIBIT A

FEE & COST PROPOSAL

INTENTIONALL OMITTED
20 EXHIBIT B

FACILITY LOCATION AND PROFILE

FACILITY PROFILE: CITY HALL
LOCATION NUMBER: 1
ADDRESS: 211 8TH STREET
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 13,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 5
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

COUNCIL CHAMBERS MAY NOT BE CLEANED UNTIL THE COMPLETION

OF COUNCIL, BOARD, COMMISSION, OR CITY-SCHEDULED MEETINGS, IF ANY.

FACILITY PROFILE: CITY YARD
LOCATION NUMBER: 2
ADDRESS: 1776 ADOLFO LOPEZ DRIVE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 3,100 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 5:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ONLY

FACILITY PROFILE: FIRE STATION #48 COMMUNITY ROOM
LOCATION NUMBER: 3
ADDRESS: 3131 NORTH GATE ROAD
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 1,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: COMMUNITY ROOM ONLY
FACILITY PROFILE: FIRST (1ST) STREET RESTROOMS
LOCATION NUMBER: 4
ADDRESS: 1ST STREET PARKING LOT
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 850 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY
CLEANING TIMES: PEAK: 7:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

OFF-PEAK: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: YES

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

PEAK: MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30
OFF-PEAK: OCTOBER 1 TO APRIL 30

PEAK & OFF-PEAK PERIODS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE CONTRACT.

MAINTENANCE OF THIS LOCATION WILL BE RELINQUISHED TO THE 15 1ST STREET TENANT UPON ITS TENANT IMPROVEMENT COMPLETION, ANTICIPATED TO BE EARLY 2023.

FACILITY PROFILE: LIFEGUARD HEADQUARTERS
LOCATION NUMBER: 5
ADDRESS: 888 OCEAN AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 1,900 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: THIS IS A 3-STORY BUILDING WITH NO ELEVATORS

FACILITY PROFILE: MARINA COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATION NUMBER: 6
ADDRESS: 151 MARINA DRIVE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 4,600 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

FACILITY PROFILE: MARY WILSON LIBRARY & SENIOR CENTER
LOCATION NUMBER: 7
ADDRESS: 700 ELECTRIC AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 2,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: LARGE MEETING ROOM AND KITCHEN, ONLY FACILITY PROFILE: MCGAUGH POOL RESTROOMS DECK
LOCATION NUMBER: 8
ADDRESS: 1698 BOLSA AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 8,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: POOL RESTROOMS AND POOL DECK, ONLY

FACILITY PROFILE: NORTH SEAL BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER
LOCATION NUMBER: 9
ADDRESS: 3333 ST. CLOUD DRIVE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 4,550 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 10:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

FACILITY PROFILE: SEAL BEACH PIER RESTROOMS
LOCATION NUMBER: 10
ADDRESS: 900 OCEAN AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 1,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY
CLEANING TIMES:

PEAK: 7:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M.

OFF-PEAK: 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: YES

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

PEAK: MAY 1 TO SEPTEMBER 30
OFF-PEAK: OCTOBER 1 TO APRIL 30

PEAK & OFF-PEAK PERIODS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME DURING THE CONTRACT.

FACILITY PROFILE: POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS
LOCATION NUMBER: 11
ADDRESS: 911 SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 22,000 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 6
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: NO JAIL, NO ARMORY, NO EVIDENCE LOCKER, OR ANY OTHER

SECURITY-SENSITIVE AREAS
FACILITY PROFILE: POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION
LOCATION NUMBER: 12
ADDRESS: 900 OCEAN AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 850 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 1
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

NO
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

FACILITY PROFILE: SEAL BEACH TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER LOCATION NUMBER: 13
ADDRESS: 3900 LAMPSON AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): 3,700 SF
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: MONDAY-SUNDAY
CLEANING TIMES: 6:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

CLUBHOUSE ONLY

PROFILE BASED ON CLUBHOUSE POST-CONSTRUCTION
CONFIGURATION. WORK FOR THIS FACILITY WILL START UPON

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION AND NOTIFICATION TO CONTRACTOR, ANTICIPATED TO BE JANUARY 2024.

FACILITY PROFILE: ZOETER SOFTBALL FIELD RESTROOMS
LOCATION NUMBER: 14
ADDRESS: 11TH STREET & LANDING AVENUE
SITE CONTACT:

JOE TALARICO
[email protected]
(562) 346-7407

SQUARE FOOTAGE
(APPROX): N/A
NUMBER OF BATHROOMS: 2
CLEANING DAYS: AS-NEEDED
CLEANING TIMES: 9:00 P.M. TO 6:00 A.M.

DAY PORTER SERVICE: NO

SPECIAL EVENT

CLEANING REQUIRED
(AS-NEEDED BASIS):

YES
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
21 EXHIBIT C

CLEANING TASK MATRIX

CLEAN TASKS: CITY HALL (FACILITY LOCATION #1)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annually
Annually
As-Needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Report issues
Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/large appliances exteriors Clean inside/outside refrigerator
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles

RESTROOMS

GENERAL AREAS

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Clean and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

Clean all tile and walls
Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Replenish consumer products and supplies
Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

Report issues
Clean stairs and elevators, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, handrails, elevator walls, doors, and control panels
Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Exterior window cleaning
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Dust & clean lighting fixtures
Reset chairs and offset office furniture
Dust all artwork and wall frames
Dust all mini-blinds and window coverings
Clean all mini-blinds and window coverings
Detail sweep and mop hard floor surface areas not reached by normal daily cleaning Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Spot clean walls and vertical services
Dust & clean partitions, doors, doorframes/jambs
Clean & sanitize door handles, wall switches, buttons, fixtures, etc.

Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Sweep & mop hard floor surfaces
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
CLEAN TASKS: CITY YARD (FACILITY LOCATION #2)
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annually
Annually
As-Needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X Report issues
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/stove & oven/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, exterior locker surfaces, etc.

Clean all tile and walls
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Clean and disinfect all shower facilities
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms/locker rooms/shower facilities
Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Exterior window cleaning
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Replenish consumer products and supplies
Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

Report issues

RESTROOMS/LOCKER ROOMS/SHOWERS
Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Detail sweep and mop hard floor surface areas not reached by normal daily cleaning Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Spot clean walls and vertical services
Dust & clean partitions, doors, doorframes/jambs
Clean & sanitize door handles, wall switches, buttons, fixtures, etc.

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: FIRE STATION #48 COMMUNITY CENTER (FACILITY LOCATION #3) Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annually
Annually
As-Needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X Report issues
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

Clean all tile and walls
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms
Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Exterior window cleaning
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Replenish consumer products and supplies
Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

Report issues

RESTROOMS
Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Detail sweep and mop hard floor surface areas not reached by normal daily cleaning Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Spot clean walls and vertical services
Dust & clean partitions, doors, doorframes/jambs
Clean & sanitize door handles, wall switches, buttons, fixtures, etc.

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: 1ST STREET RESTROOMS (FACILITY LOCATION #4) Hourly (minimum)
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-Monthly
Quarterly
Semi-Annually
Annually
As-Needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X Report issues
Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

PORTER SERVICE
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
CLEAN TASKS: LIFEGUARD HEADQUARTERS (FACILITY LOCATION #5) Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Bi-MonthlyQuarterly
Semi-AnnuallyAnnually
As-Needed
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X Report issues
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, exterior locker surfaces, etc.

Report issues

Dust & clean lighting fixtures
Reset chairs and offset office furniture
Dust all artwork and wall frames
Dust all mini-blinds and window coverings
Clean all mini-blinds and window coverings
Clean stairs, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, handrails, walls, doors, and appurtenances Sweep & mop hard floor surfaces

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: MARINA COMMUNITY CENTER (FACILITY LOCATION #6) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/stove & oven/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

Report issues

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: MARY WILSON LIBRARY & SENIOR CENTER (FACILITY LOCATION #7) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/stove & oven/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

Report issues

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: MCGAUGH POOL RESTROOMS & POOL DECK (FACILITY LOCATION #8) Daily
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Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Machine scrub all hard surface floors

Clean all tile and walls
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents

POOL DECK
Clean/sweep/power wash pool deck
Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Report issues
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

CLEAN TASKS: NORTH SEAL BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER (FACILITY LOCATION #9) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/stove & oven/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, etc.

Report issues

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: SEAL BEACH PIER RESTROOMS (FACILITY LOCATION #10) Hourly (minimum)
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PORTER SERVICE
Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Report issues
Clean all tile and walls
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

CLEAN TASKS: POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTER (FACILITY LOCATION #11) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
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Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

KITCHEN/BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/dishwasher/stove & oven/large appliances exteriors Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Clean, sanitize, and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Clean & sanitize all hard surfaces, including countertops, benches, exterior locker surfaces, etc.

Report issues

Dust & clean lighting fixtures
Reset chairs and offset office furniture
Dust all artwork and wall frames
Dust all mini-blinds and window coverings
Clean all mini-blinds and window coverings
Clean stairs and elevators, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, handrails, elevator walls, doors, and control panels
Sweep & mop hard floor surfaces

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION (FACILITY LOCATION #12) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
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Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Replenish consumer products and supplies
Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights.

Report issues
Clean inside/outside refrigerator

BREAKROOM/COFFEE AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean & sanitize all countertops, tabletops, coffee machines, sinks, fixtures, handles, knobs Spot clean cabinets, storage area, furniture, and vertical surfaces Clean cabinets, storage areas, and furniture
Clean interior/exterior microwave, countertop ovens, coffeemaker, and smaller appliances Clean water dispenser exterior & drip tray
Clean refrigerator/large appliances exteriors
Exterior window cleaning
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Detail sweep and mop hard floor surface areas not reached by normal daily cleaning Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Spot clean walls and vertical services
Dust & clean partitions, doors, doorframes/jambs
Clean & sanitize door handles, wall switches, buttons, fixtures, etc.

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: SEAL BEACH TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CENTER (FACILITY LOCATION #13) Daily
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Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Remove & dispose of all open food/beverage containers
Refill all supplies. Extra paper towels, hand soap, etc. shall be provided.

Reset chairs and furniture
Clean inside/outside refrigerator and stove & oven
Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Report issues

GENERAL AREAS
Empty & clean trash and recycle receptacles, replace liners Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Dust & spot clean counters and horizontal surfaces
Clean interior windows and stray marks from surfaces
Vacuum all rugs and carpet
Detail vacuum edge of carpet and areas not reached by normal daily vacuuming Deep clean all carpeted areas, including stain extraction Wipe/clean/vacuum furniture
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
CLEAN TASKS: ZOETER SOFTBALL FIELD RESTROOMS (FACILITY LOCATION #14) Daily
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Empty & clean trash receptacles, replace liners
Clean & sanitize all containers and receptacles
Clean and sanitize all floor drains/troughs, sinks, toilets, urinals, exposed piping and any exterior surfaces
Clean and polish all metal frames, fixtures, faucets, mirrors, and containers Clean and sanitize partition and doors
Correct minor plumbing issues
Replace all disinfectants and urinal blocks
Deodorize restrooms
Vacuum/dust/clean air vents
Report issues
Clean all tile and walls
Deep clean all tile and walls
Sweep/mop/disinfect all floors
Machine scrub all hard surface floors
Clean and sanitize all drinking fountains
Clean and sweep exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway Power wash exterior patio/foyer/entryway/breezeway
Remove graffiti
Maintain and stock janitorial closets and storage areas supplies Refill all supplies. Extra toilet paper, paper towels, liners, hand soap shall be provided.

Secure all exterior doors and windows. Turn off lights. 22 EXHIBIT D

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Agenda Item G

AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Iris Lee, Acting Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Approving and Authoring Execution and Recordation of a Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement
Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC
________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY OF REQUEST:

That the City Council adopt Resolution 7342:

1. Approving a Quitclaim Deed for Temporary Construction Easement Agreement previously recorded as Doc. No. 2021000534213, on August 25, 2021; and,

2. Approving a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Old Ranch Country Club, LLC; and,

3. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement and to cause the executed Quitclaim Deed and Temporary Construction Easement to be recorded at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder.

BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:

The Lampson Avenue Bike Lane Gap Closure Project (Project) received Active Transportation Program federal transportation grant funding. The Project will be adding a bike lane in both eastbound and westbound directions along Lampson Avenue between Basswood Street and Seal Beach Boulevard. In compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (the Uniform Act), a Right-of-Way Certification is required to document property interests within the Project’s limits.

On August 8, 2021, the City Council adopted two (2) resolutions approving and accepting the following Project-necessitated easements:

1. Resolution 7186 accepting a permanent easement at the intersection of Basswood Street at Lampson Avenue; and,

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