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Charlotte Hefty identified herself as one of the owners of 521 Riviera and said she has been an Airbnb host for more than 25 years, describing the property as a family‑run “labor of love” that has hundreds of five‑star reviews. “For me, this isn't just a business. It's a labor of love. I pour my heart into creating warm, thoughtful, well managed spaces where families and guests can create memories,” Hefty told the council.

Hefty said she and her guests have experienced harassment from neighbors and that the focus on the house’s proximity to a school is “unfounded.” She described the host’s safety practices — identity verification, smart home tools including exterior cameras and decibel monitors, and immediate removal of problematic guests — and contrasted short‑term hosting’s ability to remove guests within hours with the city’s long‑term eviction process.

James Giglio, identified as Hefty’s husband and co‑owner, said Hefty followed all permitting and inspection requirements, added noise monitoring and screening, and had more than 300–400 five‑star reviews across her properties. A third speaker, Willard Melitz, a longtime resident, urged the council to support the hosts and called the harassment against them “disturbing.”

Speakers asked the council to clarify whether the city would continue to allow permitted short‑term rentals at that location and to provide a timeline for any regulatory changes. The council did not act on the matter during the meeting segment captured in the transcript; the remarks were received during oral communications and recorded for the public record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Owners and supporters of a permitted short‑term rental at 521 Riviera Drive defended the operation to the council, described harassment by neighbors, and asked for clarity on regulations; supporters said the hosts comply with permits and use monitoring tools to prevent parties.","taxTitle","Seal Beach, Orange County, California","taxId",72161,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208118,"Seal Beach council approves Ready Rebound contract to expand police wellness access",387,2579000,2966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749694-6a306ca02ef9134b3953de9b50b62cde&start=2579&end=2966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749694-6a306ca02ef9134b3953de9b50b62cde/thumbnail_2579000.jpg","/articles/6208118/Seal-Beach/Orange-County/California/Seal-Beach-council-approves-Ready-Rebound-contract-to-expand-police-wellness-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208118-c58ad402bdfc0277b8513189708183de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195187&Signature=YpTPC7IQzg2yrAqbwTJne9ZG6~QW2fouI-4UqpD7MVzZIk1sRF-ewKQoH9w7BJcuP7DWFl8mMGS38rz88v-7sU79Zng4Ddi6JP2TkRG5Pf9lB2uamKOD7gKkRH8iFpoH0Fv6hBy6l2NCK1KEo7-0Q~-ZQ4vuMZVUX5sbFDJ1n2WKj-Lx-LVYZcDmkRO-mqhG8HEvmj1ZXILh-vQ4jmhhTdpGK~UYG8j-PkDr6yBiflZNserlMt3jX2VBdFNmWdxANK2ssBIXvPG2W~-W-ziqmZlWsN53TMX6SwTcFroGo3SHV2RzwZ8H1iqWLbvaRd8AOCWTf2q9K7AdgiZD4UCGiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council approved a contract to provide Ready Rebound services to Seal Beach Police Department staff, retirees and immediate family members after council discussion during the consent pull‑out of item E.

Councilmember Sinegal introduced the item and described the program as designed “to reduce lost work days due to injury, chronic pain, improve physical and mental resilience, support officers to recovery and safe integration, and reduce long term medical workers' comp,” and noted the program would be available to both on‑ and off‑duty employees and extended to immediate family members.

Police Chief Henderson confirmed the Police Officers Association (POA) supports the program and said the city had met with the Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA). Henderson also credited department personnel who identified the program and said the department prioritized the expense by reallocating training funds.

A motion to approve the contract was made and the council voted, with the motion carrying unanimously (5–0). The motion authorizes the city manager to finalize the Ready Rebound agreement and implement access for police personnel as described in the staff report. The council did not record amendments or conditions in the portion of the transcript provided.","Council approved a contract with Ready Rebound to provide physical and mental wellness services to police staff, retirees and immediate family members; the council noted POA and JPIA support and reallocated training funds to cover the program.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208121,"Seal Beach presents $82.8 million budget and opens public hearing as council flags future shortfalls",0,2784000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3749694-6a306ca02ef9134b3953de9b50b62cde&start=2784&end=2784","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3749694-6a306ca02ef9134b3953de9b50b62cde/thumbnail_2784000.jpg","/articles/6208121/Seal-Beach/Orange-County/California/Seal-Beach-presents-828-million-budget-and-opens-public-hearing-as-council-flags-future-shortfalls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208121-2d10dbf405538d13cfeeadea3652947f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195187&Signature=TLPwDHncOuImaggrpn9q3s3gM~GvqWNswDVXyN1~j48J2Py~nK2BE0f31t8oXPaNEpm1xOvRpSDwHMB69wFBsoBTwQUxP03T974u0wiS2QQPj8HHKEN-O-laaEuQQ3KBbMuzEThp~ULq~9Ws2K4Hb5WLuMHl2lDDY1C5j23Zlmcc6gzZN2zVWbONuccMCrUmvM-Yx7fi0CPfd82tS60Or1pBjqGbSEpyxLUjjHup2bcyQ30M8MFXQaFEcrPQrUjJh6mwxswmUXWM~Gu4GoZt4ekrbqXqHPhWHeQnXww9mCXsjOCxJQZbs63bsh5ZA8VUspTIvIsUHc9a7eznFlsnrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director of Finance Arnaldo presented the Seal Beach proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget at the City Council meeting, telling the council the plan shows $82,800,000 in all‑fund revenues and $108,800,000 in all‑fund expenditures and carries $27,400,000 in capital projects. The city’s general fund revenues are listed at $48,200,000 and general fund expenditures at $48,100,000; the presentation notes Measure GG contributes $3,000,000 to sales tax revenue.

“The fiscal year 20 five‑twenty‑6 budget all funds is 82,800,000.0 for revenues,” Arnaldo said while summarizing the document and the outreach process used to prepare the proposal. He described the budget as “a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device” and urged continued monitoring throughout the year.

The budget document allocates $1,500,000 to an economic reserve, $300,000 to the fleet fund, and an additional $250,000 special payment to CalPERS to reduce long‑term liabilities. It also notes the city is maintaining its council‑adopted general fund reserve target of 25% of annual operating expenditures.

Council members used the public hearing to press staff about revenue assumptions and the timing of receipts. Council members raised concerns that operating costs, including retirement and insurance, are increasing faster than projected revenues and asked how quickly staff could detect downward trends in key revenue streams like sales tax. Arnaldo said the city receives sales tax payments monthly with an approximately four‑month lag and works daily with outside consultants, allowing the city to detect shifts relatively quickly. He also noted property tax has a longer lag.

A number of council members asked staff for more frequent revenue updates than the standard midyear report; one councilmember suggested a simple quarterly snapshot to give council, residents and local businesses earlier visibility into sales‑tax trends. Staff said they already provide quarterly updates in some instances and offered to expand revenue briefings and 1:1 conversations with councilmembers.

Speakers at the public hearing urged the council to prioritize investments that support safety and tourism revenue generation. Public commenters also called for exploring revenue opportunities such as increased transient occupancy tax (TOT) from higher‑quality lodging and emphasized the importance of lifeguard and public safety facilities in protecting visitors and the local economy.

The council did not take a final vote to adopt the budget during the portion of the meeting captured in the transcript; the presentation concluded with staff available to receive questions and the council opening the public hearing for comment.","Director of finance presented the proposed fiscal year 2025–26 budget totaling $82.8 million in revenues and $108.8 million in expenditures; council opened a public hearing, discussed revenue risks and reserve targets, and asked for more frequent revenue updates.","actionData","errors"]

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