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<\/a>Coastal grants will allow Seal Beach Marine Safety Department to buy wheelchairs specifically designed for beach use, such as the two seen here.<\/p>\nThe City Council last month voted unanimously to accept grants totaling $47,897.33 from the Orange County Coastkeeper and the California Coastal Conservancy. The council authorized City Manager Patrick Gallegos to implement the contract. The money will be used to get beach access mats and beach wheelchairs.
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 this week\u2019s consent calendar.
\u201cIn an effort to increase beach accessibility, the Marine Safety Department sought and successfully applied for two (2) grants to enhance access for individuals with mobility limitations,\u201d wrote Marine Safety Chief Joe Bailey in the staff report for the Feb. 23 meeting.
\u201cThe first grant award will fund the purchase and installation of new beach access mats at the1st Street beach area,\u201d Bailey wrote.
\u201cThe City currently provides beach access mats at the 8th and 10th Street parking lot access points. These mats are heavily utilized whenever deployed, demonstrating a clear need for additional accessible entry locations,\u201d Bailey wrote.
\u201cThe second grant award will fund the purchase of a powered track wheelchair. The Marine Safety Department currently maintains two (2) non-powered beach wheelchairs that require manual assistance to traverse the sand. These wheelchairs are used more than 100 days per year. The addition of a powered wheelchair will significantly improve independent access for beachgoers with disabilities,\u201d Bailey wrote.
\u201cUpon completion of the purchases and installation, the Marine Safety Department will host a Grand Opening event in Spring 2026 to highlight the improvements and acknowledge grant partners,\u201d Bailey wrote.
\u201cThe project is expected to remain within the awarded amount,\u201d Bailey wrote.<\/p>\n
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