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Pier Restroom Closure
The Pier Restroom Renovation project began on April 8 and is expected to be completed by mid-June. The renovation will include interior improvements, resurfacing and sealing of concrete floors, replacement of toilet partitions, installation of new HVAC grills, renovation of floor drains, and replacement of fixtures. Portable restrooms are available during the construction period.
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Monthly Usage
There are currently 1603 users registered for the Senior Transportation Program. The program is available for Seal Beach residents ages 60 years and older and consists of a pre-fixed shuttle route and Yellow Cab Taxi service. To register for the program, please visit www.sealbeachca.gov or contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 431-2527 X 1307.
There are currently 338 pickleball members and 87 tennis members at the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center. To sign up for a membership, please contact staff at the Center, or call (562) 598-8624 for more information.
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Free Tax Assistance
Free Tax Assistance with AARP – The City of Seal Beach in partnership with AARP is offering free tax assistance for taxpayers ages 50 and over. Appointments take place every Monday from February 5th – April 15th from 8:30am – 10:45am at OCFA Fire Station 48 located at 3131 North Gate Road, Seal Beach 90740. Appointments are 45 minutes in length and can be made by contacting the Seal Beach Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 431-2527 X 1307 or 1390.
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Senior Lunch Cafe'
The Seal Beach Lunch Program is provided by Meals on Wheels Orange County (OC) at the North Seal Beach Center located at 3333 St. Cloud Drive. The Dine-In Lunch Café takes place Monday - Friday from 11:00am- 12:00pm and is open to adults ages 60 years and older. A suggested donation for lunch is $3.00. For more information, please contact Nathan Caukin at (562) 431-2527 ext. 1307 or visit www.sealbeachca.gov/city-services/senior-services.
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Senior Get-Together Event
Senior Get-Together Event –The Orange County Public Libraries, in partnership with the Recreation and Community Services Division, will be hosting a Senior Get-Together Event at Eisenhower Park on Thursday, May 9th.
This event will run from 10am – 1:00pm, and will provide crafts, food, games, information, and resources for all participants who attend.
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Annual Main Street Paver Project | The annual Main Street paver project started with the replacement of various brick sidewalks along Main Street. The project includes removing uneven brick pavers, leveling the surface below, and resetting the pavers to create a smooth surface. This project reduces trip hazards and creates a safer walking surface for the community. | | |
Pedestrian Improvement Project
The Pedestrian Improvement Project (O-ST-4) at the southerly corner of Central Way and 1st Street was completed on April 2, 2024. The project included the installation of a painted crosswalk with flashing beacons, an upgraded accessible curb ramp and new drought-tolerant landscaping.
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MWDOC WUE Meeting and Garden Tour
Staff attended MWDOC’s Water Use Efficiency Workgroup meeting held in Trabuco Canyon to discuss the recent updates from the State Water Board on water use efficiency standards and regulations as well as other local water use efficiency updates. Prior to the meeting, the workgroup toured Vera’s Garden which was formed following a five-year landscape rehabilitation project by a local group of volunteer gardeners who transformed over 12 acres of foreign invasive landscape using only “waterwise” California native plants and native trees. Other features and installations throughout the garden include rain barrels, decomposed granite (DG) pathways and patios, matched precipitation (MP) rotator sprinkler systems, swales, native oak trees, a compost system, raised beds for improved drainage, an avian garden, and a pollinator garden. Available MWDOC water use efficiency programs including educational classes, performance reporting, water use surveys, and a variety of consumer incentives for indoor and outdoor water-efficient devices for residents and businesses may be found at: https://www.mwdoc.com/save-water/water-use-efficiency/
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Zoeter Park Renovation
The next stages of the Zoeter Dog Park renovation have been completed. The City’s contractor aerated, reseeded, and topsoiled the area, which will ensure that grass will be fully grown within four to eight weeks.
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Installation of New Street Signs
Staff recently inventoried the street name signs throughout the City. Replacement signs were ordered and are now being installed.
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Pavement Striping and Refresh
Pavement striping and legends were recently refreshed to enhance visibility. The focus of the restriping included stop signs, stop legends, crosswalks and bike lanes along Ocean Avenue, Electric Avenue, and throughout the Old Town area.
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New Base Water Meter replacement
Internal components of water meters can wear down over time, leading to reduced accuracy in measuring the amount of water consumed. This can result in inaccurate billing and potential water loss. Therefore, it is important for staff to regularly inspect and replace water meters to ensure accurate measurement of water consumption. As such, staff recently replaced the old 10-inch meter that services the southerly portion of the Navy Base with a highly accurate electromagnetic flow meter.
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Congratulations, Chief Bailey!
Our very own Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey was elected President of the California Marine Safety Chief's Association at the organization's Spring meeting this week! He will be serving a two-year term.
Thank you, Chief Bailey for your dedicated service to our community and your profession, and being recognized by your peers for your leadership.
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Updates
- Staff attended the Community Suicide Prevention Coalition General Meeting on 04/11
- Staff presented Golden Dumpster to Mayor Sustarsic on 03/25 for having the greatest number of residents participate in Dump Day
- Attended the OC Recycling Coordinators Meeting at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill on 03/28 and learned about the County’s composting program
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City staff member, Lauren Barrich presents Golden Dumpster award to Mayor Sustarsic | |
OC Recycling coordinators visit landfill | |
Welcome Deputy City Clerk, Brandon DeCriscio
Brandon started as our Interim Deputy City Clerk in December of 2023 and was recently appointed as the full time Deputy City Clerk. He grew up in Orange County and graduated from California Baptist University last year with an undergraduate degree in business administration with a management concentration. He plans to pursue his master’s degree in the near future. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, going to the gym, and spending time with his friends, family, and dog.
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National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
At the April 8, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and presented proclamations to Lindsey Lanart with West Cities Police Communications and Orange County Fire Authority Division One Fire Chief Craig Covey.
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Welcome Senior Community Services Officer, Paul Amerine
Paul began his career with the Seal Beach Police Department as a part-time Police Aide before being promoted to a full-time position. He was born and raised in Long Beach and graduated from the University of Vermont, receiving his degree in History, along with completing a post-grad certificate from Cal State Fullerton in Crime and Intelligence Analysis. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, tinkering with tech, and hanging out with his dogs, Rocky and Bella.
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Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month. The Seal Beach Police Department is proud to continue supporting the Autism Community by wearing a specially designed patch on uniform shirts. The patch is aimed to raise public attention to develop an understanding of the condition, acceptance, and appreciation of difference in others. During this time, SBPD personnel are authorized to wear the SBPD autism patch, existing employees should already have a set of patches, and new employees can receive their set of two patches from Cynthia.
These patches are also available to the public for purchase and to anyone else at the department who would like to purchase extra through the Seal Beach Police League website at https://sealbeachpoliceleague.com/ or directly with Cynthia. The patches are $10 each (picture below) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local autism organization.
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The Briefing Room
- In a gesture of community engagement and cultural appreciation, Chief Henderson, along with Corporal Jaipream, attended the annual law enforcement appreciation dinner. The event served as a platform for fostering mutual respect and understanding between law enforcement officials and the local community, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan.
- April is Distracted Driver Month. The Seal Beach Police Department, with funding from the Office of Traffic and Safety, will be conducting various enforcement measures targeting distracted drivers for the entire month of April.
- Captain Nicholas played a pivotal role in elevating the proficiency of parking enforcement staff by orchestrating a comprehensive frontline parking enforcement training session under the auspices of the Southwest Parking and Transportation Association. This initiative aimed to enhance the enforcement team's capabilities in managing parking regulations more effectively.
- The Seal Beach Police Department is preparing for the Seal Beach Car Show and for Drug Take Back, both taking place in April.
- The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program held its monthly meeting, aimed at discussing the progress of various community policing initiatives, strategizing future volunteer activities, and enhancing collaboration between the police department and the volunteer corps to bolster community safety and engagement.
- The Seal Beach Police Department has been working in concert with the Long Beach Police Department and Veterans Affairs to help address the growing population of people suffering from homelessness that are seen in and around our two cities. The Seal Beach COP Team has also assisted several subjects suffering from homelessness find shelter at the Yale House and with Long Beach Veterans Affairs.
- Captain Nicholas, together with an esteemed colleague, Yosa, participated in a significant outreach event hosted at a local community college. This initiative was specifically designed to inspire and motivate young individuals to explore and consider embarking on a rewarding career in the field of law enforcement, thereby investing in the future of policing by attracting a new generation of dedicated officers.
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The 2024 Annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday,
May 2nd at the Old Ranch Country Club. Please join us and come together to express our appreciation for the brave men and women of public safety. Please visit the Seal Beach Police League website at https://sealbeachpoliceleague.com/ for further information.
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City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2527
sealbeachca.gov
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