Storm Activities and Cleanup
Following the major rain event on February 1st, Public Works and Public Safety crews continued their efforts combatting the atmospheric river system that reached the City just a few days later. West End Pump Station and Orange County Public Work’s Seal Beach Pump Station were in full operation for the entire duration. City crews closely monitored catch basins, grates, culverts, and gutters. Debris buildup and obstructions were promptly removed to maintain regular flow in the drainage system. Post-storm cleanup efforts continue throughout the City and beach shoreline.
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Happy 3 Year Anniversary, Yosa | The Seal Beach Police Department celebrated Police Facility Dog Yosa's three-year work anniversary, marking a significant milestone in her service to the community and the department. Be sure to wish her a Happy Anniversary if you see Yosa around town this week! | | |
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Suicide Prevention Workshop
On Wednesday, January 10th staff attended the suicide prevention workshop put on by the Council on Aging in Leisure World. The City staffed a table to provide informational items to seniors who attended.
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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 N 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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Seal Beach Senior Services Winter 2023 - 2024 Guide
The guide is available online at https://www.sealbeachca.gov/Departments/Community-Services-Recreation/Senior-Services and at our community centers. This guide provides consolidated information for all available programs that the City offers for seniors for this upcoming Winter Season. For any additional questions, please contact Nathan Caukin at (562) 431-2527 ext. 1307.
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New Addition to Temporary Dog Park | As the dog park at Zoeter Park goes through landscaping updates, the temporary dog park next door received two (2) new dog and human relaxing additions: 6- and 8-foot benches. | | |
Pothole Repair
Staff continues to repair potholes along Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach Boulevard, First Street, and Ocean Avenue, which were caused by the recent heavy rains.
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City Water Heater Replacement
In 2023, the City partnered with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) to increase energy efficiency at various City facilities. Of the eleven (11) water heaters inspected, three (3) were deemed eligible for replacement via the SoCalREN’s Energy Efficient Project program. In late December 2023, gas water heaters at Marina Community Center, Beverly Manor Water Well site, and City Hall (2nd floor) were replaced with more efficient electric heat pump water heaters at no cost to the City! The newly installed water heaters are in full operation with 100% of the project costs covered by SoCalREN.
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Lifeguard Towers Touch UP
Staff has begun repainting the lifeguard towers for summer. The towers will be placed back onto the beach following the removal of the winter sand berm in late March or early April.
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Post Storm Clean Up
The recent storm caused multiple trees to fall in different parts of the city. Public Works’ post storm cleanup continues with removing three (3) large eucalyptus trees in Gum Grove Park, which blocked the service road, and several trees in the College Park East and College Park West neighborhoods.
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Seal Beach Boulevard & Marlin Main Break
A main break was reported at Seal Beach Boulevard & Marlin Avenue. With the assistance of the City’s on-call contractor, the leak was located on a 10” cast iron transmission line running parallel with Seal Beach Boulevard. This water main is the main artery that serves water to the southerly portion of the City. To stop the leak, staff installed two (2) 10” line stops. The first line stop was installed to diminish the rate of flow, and the second line stop was utilized to reverse the flow to ensure proper safety measures while the repair work took place. This is the second main break within the vicinity.
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Lifeguard Specialist Ceremony | Pictured on the left are our Winter Crew lifeguards that work year round. Pictured below are “Lifeguard Specialists” Chris Dominguez and Matthew Corb, who received their badges at a special ceremony held at lifeguard headquarters recognizing them for their dedication and hard work. | | |
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The Briefing Room
- The Seal Beach Police Department worked with the Department of Traffic and Safety (OTS); Officers completed a DUI checkpoint resulting in 2 arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers also completed a DUI Saturation Patrol on Superbowl Sunday, in an effort to keep the roadways safe and issued over 40 tickets and 1 arrest. Both endeavors are funded by the OTS Grant, the Seal Beach Police Department has been using the OTS Grant for the past 7 years to help keep the roadways safe from DUI drivers, distracted drivers, and educate the public on pedestrian and bicycle safety. Furthermore, thru the OTS Grant Seal Beach Police Officers get to work with other agencies and address traffic safety in and around the community, to include loud and modified exhaust task force, street racing task force and e-bike safety task force.
- In line with our dedication to maintaining a highly skilled and responsive police force, we are proceeding with the testing phase for hiring lateral and academy graduate police officers. This initiative underscores our commitment to bolstering our ranks with qualified and dedicated personnel, ready to serve and protect our community.
- Chief Henderson represented the Seal Beach Police Department at the latest Chamber of Commerce meeting, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and local businesses in ensuring community safety and prosperity.
- Amidst the challenges posed by seasonal weather conditions, Emergency Services Coordinator, Sergeant Brian Gray delivered a comprehensive winter storm response update to the City Council, outlining the department's preparedness and strategies to mitigate the impact of severe weather on our community.
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Surviving Gun Violence
In our ongoing commitment to address and educate on critical public safety issues, Captain Nicholas led a "Surviving Gun Violence" presentation at McGaugh Elementary, providing valuable insights and strategies to enhance personal and public safety in the face of gun violence. The presentation was well attended and positively received.
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City Council Meeting Highlights
At the February 12th City Council meeting the Council:
- Recognized the month of February as National Black History Month
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Recognized the 85th Anniversary of the Seal Beach Loins Club.
- Unanimously approved Council Member Moore’s request to appoint Ben Wong to the Planning Commission and Dominic (Nick) Massetti to the Environmental Quality Control Board for the term that expires December 2024.
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City of Seal Beach
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2527
sealbeachca.gov
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