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2024 Municipal Election Information | |
Measure GG
GG - City of Seal Beach Services Measure has qualified for the November 5, 2024, ballot:
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Want to learn more? Join us at one of our upcoming Community Meetings:
Community Meeting - 2024 Municipal Election Information
Marina Park Community Center
Monday, September 16th at 6:00 pm
Community Meeting - 2024 Municipal Election Information
SB Tennis & Pickleball Center
Wednesday, September 25th at 6:00 pm
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City Council Election 2024
The following Candidates have qualified to have their names placed on the ballot for the General Municipal Election Ballot to be held in the City of Seal Beach, Tuesday, November 5, 2024:
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California Coastal Clean Up Day | |
Join Save Our Beach this Saturday!
There will be two locations for the Saturday, September 21st California Coastal Ceanup – The regular Save Our Beach 1st St. location in the 1st Street Parking Lot and at the base of the Seal Beach Pier.
The registration link below is good for either location. Parking permits will be provided for both locations for the duration of the cleanup only.
Register here.
The following will be provided: gloves, pickers, bags and free parking in the 1st St. and the 8th St. and/or 10th St. parking lot (on either side of the pier).
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North Seal Beach Community Center
Beginning on Monday, September 16th the North Seal Beach Community Center will be closed to begin remodeling. The senior meals program that meets in the building Monday through Friday has been relocated to the community room at Fire Station 48 on North Gate Road. City staff has worked closely with Meals on Wheels OC to make all arrangements necessary for this change and have posted the building with signs, handed out flyers and met with users directly.
Recreation classes taking place in the building have been relocated to the Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center and the Marina Community Center. City staff has also made adjustments to senior transportation shuttle to drop seniors off at the fire station for the duration of relocation.
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OCTA Wants Your Input
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is developing a plan that will provide recommendations that shift away from driving alone and expand access to alternative travel options. Potential strategies include carpooling, telecommuting, bikeshare, mobile trip planning apps, and more. In Summer 2023, your recommendations helped OCTA identify potential strategies that are most supportive of alternative transportation modes across the county. OCTA wants to hear your ideas on the transportation solutions you want to see in your community.
Here is how to get involved:
Attend the Zoom Webinar
Wednesday September 18th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Register here!
Participate in the Online Survey
Take the survey by October 13th for a chance to win one of two $50 prize cards!
For more information about the plan, visit octa.net/TDM.
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Recognition of Intern Carlin Thompson
It was our pleasure to recognize Carlin Thompson, Spring 2024 Intern for the City Manager’s Office, at the most recent Council meeting. Carlin graduated in May with his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Cal State Long Beach. While a student, Carlin was a cadet company commander for the ROTC program at Cal State Long Beach. Carlin promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during a Commissioning Ceremony this past spring and will be heading to officer training in Georgia in November. We wish him the best of luck in his new career!
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Mark your calendars! Join OC Waste & Recycling on Saturday, September 14, from 7 AM to 1 PM for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event at 17371 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach.
Safely dispose of your hazardous materials and help keep our community clean!
For more details, visit OCLandfills.com/HuntingtonBeachEvent
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Senior Lunch Cafe'
The Seal Beach Lunch Program is provided by Meals on Wheels Orange County (OC), and has been relocated to the community room at Fire Station 48 on North Gate Road. 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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Fall 2024 Shoreline Brochure
The Fall 2024 Shoreline Brochure is available for viewing. Information for recreation classes, surf lessons, and aquatic programs that occur between September to December are all included in the Fall Shoreline. The brochure can be found on our City website at: https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Departments/Community-Services-Recreation/Recreation-Guide-Class-Info. Viewers can click directly on the classes listed in the brochure and be taken to our online registration website. Registration can also take place in person at City Hall or by mail with check payable to the City of Seal Beach.
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Seal Beach Tennis and Pickleball Center Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, September 20th the City of Seal Beach will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony honoring the completion of the Tennis and Pickleball Center Renovation Project. The event will take place at the SBTPC Clubhouse beginning at 5:00pm. Throughout the event there will be free product demonstration, free food, raffles and activities available for all.
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Department Highlights
There are currently 1,783 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 393 pickleball members and 65 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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NEW: Permit Online System Portal
The City’s new permitting system is LIVE! This new system will be used for ALL Public Works and Community Development permit requests, whether a requests is from a contractor or a resident. Access the new portal by scanning the QR Code below or go to https://sealbeachca-energovpub.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.
Please use the link below to download the step-by-step Public Works instructional pamplet.
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Circuit Promotion Extended!
Another month to receive your first FREE ride on Circuit? Sign Me Up!!!
Don’t miss out on this awesome promotion which will be available until the end of September. Use the Promo Code below and ride in style to your favorite destinations in Seal Beach. Service areas include: Bridgeport, The Hill, and Old Town.
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New Work Order Request App Now Available
MySealBeach: Your City in the Palm of Your Hand. We now have an easier way to report a work request. The app allows you to report the issue directly to our utilities and maintenance teams. Scan the QR Code below and be part of ensuring that Seal Beach remains a great place to live.
Easy 6 Step Process:
Note: If the app does not register the intersection, you can place an address close to the intersection and add the exact location in the notes section.
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Caltrans Work on PCH
After taking a break from construction in Seal Beach over the summer, the Caltrans project on PCH has resumed. Their first task is to replace the older traffic signal poles with upgraded signal poles that meet current standards. It is expected to take about a week to install the new poles at each intersection. During this time, the signals will be put on a four-way red flash, and the City's side streets may be closed with detours. Here's a look at some of the work being done at PCH and 5th Street.
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Beach Parking Lot Clean Up
After the surge in summer beach traffic, the parking lots needed some much-deserved attention. Staff pulled out the sweeper and cleaned up the 1st Street, 8th Street and 10th Street parking lots.
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Zoeter Dog Park
Do you have a best friend who digs holes in the park that need to be refilled before you leave? Well, help has arrived! Staff delivered sand to Zoeter Dog Park so that all two- and four-legged visitors can keep the park at its very best for future visitors.
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Tree Maintenance
To support the ongoing beautification of Seal Beach, staff removed diseased trees, ground down stumps, and planted a new strawberry tree in Old Town.
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Orange County Fire Authority | |
West Cities Police Communications (West-Comm) | |
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Communication Center phone calls from the last 7 days:
- 911 calls: 674
- Non-Emergency calls: 2,039
- Total Calls: 2,713
Calls for service handled over the last 7 days for all agencies: 2,010
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Special Event Permit Application Process Filing Times Have Changed
As of September 12, 2024, there are updated filing times for Special Event Permit Applications. If a special event is expected to have an attendance of fewer than 100 people, the filing time for the application will be 30 days before the proposed event date. If the expected attendance is 100 or more people, the filing time for the application will be 45 days before the proposed event date. For more information about special events in Seal Beach, please visit http://bit.ly/3WdqPmz.
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Solar APP+
The City of Seal Beach has partnered with SolarAPP+ to streamline the permit process for eligible small solar projects. SolarAPP+ is designed to provide a code-compliance check for the majority of residential, roof-mounted, retrofit photovoltaic systems. To start using SolarAPP+, please register and submit your design through the SolarAPP+ Webpage https://solarapp.nrel.gov/login.
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Online Permitting
The City of Seal Beach is pleased to announce that all development-related applications for planning, building, public works, special events, and relevant processing procedures will be accessible through our new online permitting platform https://bit.ly/EPLLogIn. More information is available at https://bit.ly/SBEPL on how to access the online platform.
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City Council Highlights
At its Regular City Council meeting of September 9, 2024, Mayor Sustarsic and Members of the City Council:
- Received a Legislative Update from State Senator Janet Nguyen
- Recognized Intern Carlin Thompson for his more than four (4) months of dedicated service to the City of Seal Beach and the City Manager’s office
- Received a Republic Services Update from Municipal Sales Manager Debbie Killey
- Adjourned the September 9, 2024, City Council meeting in memory of Retired Seal Beach Police Reserve Officer Lew Gray, who passed away on August 15, 2024
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Seal Beach Police Department | |
Women Leaders in Law Enforcement
This past week, all 10 female employees of the Seal Beach PD attended the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium in Anaheim. With 1,700 attendees, and another 1,700 on the waitlist, law enforcement personnel from all over the state of California gathered for a week of top-tier training, networking, recognition, and celebration under the theme “The Last of the Firsts.” Keynote speakers included founding member of The Curve and best-selling author Simon Sinek, Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian, and World Cup Champion and Gold Medal Olympian Brandi Chastain. Seal Beach PD Lt Julia Clasby also shared her presentation "Establishing Healthy Boundaries for Working Moms" with LAPD Captain Julie Rodriguez.
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Celebrating 30 Years of Service
On Monday, September 9, 2024, City of Seal Beach Crossing Guard Linda Price celebrated her 30 year anniversary of her service to the City, community and McGaugh families. For three decades, Linda has ensured our children's safe journey to and from school each day at the Bolsa and Riviera intersection. Linda's dedication is nothing short of remarkable. Rain or shine, she has ridden the bus from her home in Long Beach, arriving at her post with a smile and a wave. Her unwavering commitment and kind heart have made a lasting impact on generations of students and parents alike. On behalf of the entire Seal Beach community, we extend our deepest gratitude to Linda for her dedication, hard work, and kindness. Thank you Linda, for being a guardian angel for our community for so many years.
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Operations Updates
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DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint - On Friday, August 30th, Seal Beach PD conducted a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint at Seal Beach Blvd. and Adolfo Lopez Dr. The deterrent effect of high visibility enforcement using DUI Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug impaired crashes. 727 vehicles drove through the checkpoint, seven of which received citations for driving without a valid license or with a suspended license, and one person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. The program was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Thank you to Laguna Beach and Cypress Police Departments, our West County CERT Team, and our VIPS volunteers for assisting with the checkpoint.
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Officer Jake Fillers - has been a police officer for 11 years. He started his career with the Placentia Police Department before joining the Seal Beach Police Department in 2017. In 2019, Officer Fillers was honored to receive the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Top Cop Award for his diligent and courageous efforts in combating the war on drunk driving. Officer Fillers was selected as the 2020 SBPD Officer of the Year. During his career, Officer Fillers has worked various assignments including Patrol, Bike Patrol, Gang Detective, Property Detective, and FTO. In his spare time, Officer Fillers likes to golf and spend time with his beautiful girlfriend Dana and their dog Arlo.
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Senior Community Services Officer (SCSO) Ruth Rivera - joined the Seal Beach Police Department in 2022 as a part time police aide. She was promoted to the full time position of SCSO in 2023. SCSO Rivera grew up in Paramount, California and is proud graduate from Cal State Long Beach, where she majored in Criminal Justice/Criminology with a minor in Forensic Studies. During her free time Ruth likes to bake desserts, spend time with her family, her dog Wesker, and her bunny Posty. Ruth's aspirations in the criminal justice field are to one day work for the FBI.
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- Successfully completed a major installation project upgrading in-vehicle dash cameras to the Axon Fleet 3 system, enhancing video quality, reliability, and situational awareness for officers in the field.
- Organized and hosted the monthly Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) meeting, fostering engagement, updating members on department priorities, and recognizing volunteer contributions.
- Represented the police department at the first McGaugh Elementary PTA meeting of the year, demonstrating ongoing support for the school community, building relationships with new PTA members, and addressing safety concerns.
- Lt. Clasby hosted the quarterly Orange County Public Information Officer (PIO) meeting, providing a collaborative platform for sharing best practices in crisis communication, media relations, and community outreach strategies.
- Continued the rigorous hiring process for police officers, conducting oral interviews to identify qualified candidates dedicated to public service and upholding the department’s standards of professionalism and integrity.
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City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2527
sealbeachca.gov
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