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Seal Beach council continues appeal on Hellman Ranch solar project after hours of testimony
Summary
After extended public comment from wetlands advocates and nearby residents, the Seal Beach City Council voted to reopen the public hearing and continue deliberations on the 1.5‑megawatt Hellman Ranch solar proposal to Feb. 9, 2026, allowing more time for technical review and community input.
The Seal Beach City Council on Dec. 8 agreed to continue an appeal hearing over a proposed 1.5‑megawatt ground‑mounted solar array at the Hellman Ranch oil site, voting to reopen the public hearing and resume deliberations on Feb. 9, 2026.
The project, proposed by Hellman Properties to supply most of the operator’s own on‑site power, had been approved by the Planning Commission along with a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). At the council meeting, the Los Cerritos Wetlands Land Trust and other speakers urged the council to require a full environmental impact report (EIR), saying the site’s proximity to the Los Cerritos wetlands and nearby homes warrants a more exhaustive review.
“We fundamentally disagree. This is sensitive land. This land deserves a fuller review than the current process is allowing,” said Elizabeth Lam,…
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