Charles M. Kelly

Assistant Editor at Sun Newspapers

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Art Deco Love in Avalon

2 weeks ago | thecatalinaislander.com | Charles M. Kelly

Photo by Ingrid Ciocoitei Ingrid Ciocoitei spotted a couple walking along Eucalyptus Street, presumably on their way to the recent Art Deco Society Avalon Ball. She titled the photo, “Art Deco Love.”
A look at the five-year forecast

2 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

Second in a series. The five-year fiscal forecast for Seal Beach projects a 3.3% growth in expenditures and 2.4% growth in revenue, according to a slide from recent budget workshops. However, a Seal Beach City Council member and the finance director reported financial improvement during a recent budget workshop. Finance Director Arenado gave the council a presentation on Seal Beach’s financial outlook during the May 8 council meeting.
City to pay Wetlands Center $1K/month for wildlife services

2 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

The Seal Beach council unanimously approved an amendment to the contract with the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center for wildlife services on Monday, May 12. This is the first amendment to the contract since Seal Beach began its own animal control program. The city will now pay the wildlife center $1,000 a month. Previously, the city paid $500 a month. This was a Consent Calendar item.
Seal Beach announces water and sewer hearing for Monday, July 14

2 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

The city of Seal Beach is considering rate adjustments over the next five years. The Seal Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 14, in the City Council Chambers, at 211 Eighth St., Seal Beach, to consider proposed rates for water and sewer services. The council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The City Council will consider oral testimony and written materials submitted regarding proposed rate increases.
Council OKs SBPD purchase of 10,000 rifle rounds

2 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

The council on May 12 unanimously authorized the Seal Beach Police to buy 10,000 rounds of rifle ammunition from Dooly Enterprise, Inc. The cost: $5,107.35. This was a Consent Calendar item. Consent items are voted on collectively, without discussion, unless a council member pulls one or more items for further discussion. Nothing was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Street lighting levy hearing set for Monday, June 9

2 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

The City Council unanimously set the date for the public hearing for the annual street lighting levy. The hearing was scheduled for June 9. Background“The assessment for each parcel of property in the district is based upon the benefit derived from street lighting. Total estimated costs for providing street lighting for 2025-2026 are $266,500, which includes utility costs of $257,000 and assessment engineer costs of $9,500.
Coastal Commission approves beach lot parking rates

3 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

Beach parking rates are going up in Seal Beach. The California Coastal Commission on May 7 approved a coastal development permit allowing Seal Beach to set the hourly rate parking rate at $3 an hour in the First Street, Eighth Street, and 10th Street beach parking lots.
Water/sewer hearing set for July 14

3 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

Written protests from parcel owners requiredBy Charles M. KellyThe Seal Beach council voted unanimously to set July 14, 2025 as the date for the water and sewer rate hearing. The City Council also adopted procedures for the hearing and protest requirements, as well as setting the hearing date, during the Monday, May 11, 2025 council meeting. By state law, the council cannot raise rates if more than 50% of parcel owners submit written protests.
Seal Beach City Council looks at the 2025-26 budget

3 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

First in a series. The five-year forecast, according to the proposed 2025-26 budget, anticipates ending the next fiscal Year with a five-digit surplus. The figure shown in the forecast (see page 302 of the pdf) is $80,731. A slide from the May 6 workshop (the first of two held last week), showed projected General Fund operating revenues of $48.2 million and General Fund operating expenditures of $48.1 million.
Draft of Housing Element environmental report available for review

3 weeks ago | sunnews.org | Charles M. Kelly

The draft of the environmental impact report for the updated Seal Beach Housing Element is available for public viewing and comment. The document became available online on Friday, May 9. The public has 45 days to comment, according to a legal notice published in the May 8 edition of the Sun. The project area is the entire city of Seal Beach.