A G E N D A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 ~ 7:00 PM
City Council Chambers
211 Eighth Street
Seal Beach, California
LISA LANDAU
MAYOR
Third District
BEN WONG
MAYOR PRO TEM
Second District
JOE KALMICK
COUNCIL MEMBER
First District
PATTY SENECAL
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fourth District
NATHAN STEELE
COUNCIL MEMBER
Fifth District
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. No action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda, except as otherwise provided by law. Supporting documents, including agenda staff reports, and any public writings distributed by the City to at least a majority of the Council Members regarding any item on this agenda are available for review on the City’s website at www.sealbeachca.gov. The City Council meetings are presented in a hybrid format, both in-person at City Hall and virtually via Microsoft Teams at the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/296958473476160? p=KXZXp8fqj7Ep3tCZWp.
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CALL TO ORDER
COUNCIL ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time members of the public may address the Council regarding items on the agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council cannot discuss or take action on any items not on the agenda unless authorized by law. Matters not on the agenda may, at the Council' s discretion, be referred to the City Manager and placed on a future agenda.
Those members of the public wishing to speak are asked to come forward to the microphone and state their name for the record. All speakers will be limited to a period of five (5) minutes. Speakers must address their comments only to the Mayor and entire City Council, and not to any individual, member of the staff or audience. Any documents for review should be presented to the City Clerk for distribution.
NEW BUSINESS
A. City Council Consideration To (1) Cancel the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for Council District 3 and/or Council District 5 and Appoint the Only Qualified Nominee to the Office(s) for a New Four-Year Term; Or (2) Hold the Election for One or Both Council Districts - Staff seeks direction on whether to hold or cancel the general municipal election scheduled for November 3, 2026, for Council District 3 and Council District 5. If the City Council desires to cancel the general municipal election in Council District 3 and/or Council District 5 because only one person was nominated to be elected from each of these districts, then it is recommended that the City Council adopt one or both of the following ordinances: Ordinance 1729 to cancel the November 3, 2026, general municipal election in District 3 and appoint Lisa Landau to the office of City Council, District 3, for a new four-year term; and, Ordinance 1730 to cancel the November 3, 2026, general municipal election in District 5 and appoint Nathan Steele to the office of City Council, District 3, for a new four-year term. If the City Council desires to hold the election in Council District 3 and/or Council District 5, then no further action is necessary as to that election.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the City Council to Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to meet in closed session, if deemed necessary.
CITY COUNCIL NORMS:
Adopted on June 12, 2023
• Maintain a citywide perspective, while being mindful of our districts. • Move from I to we, and from campaigning to governing. • Work together as a body, modeling teamwork and civility for our community. • Assume good intent.
• Disagree agreeably and professionally.
• Utilize long range plans to provide big picture context that is realistic and achievable. • Stay focused on the topic at hand. Ensure each member of Council has an opportunity to speak.
• Demonstrate respect, consideration, and courtesy to all. • Share information and avoid surprises.
• Keep confidential things confidential.
• Respect the Council/Manager form of government and the roles of each party. • Communicate concerns about staff to the City Manager; do not criticize staff in public.
CIVILITY PRINCIPLES:
Treat everyone courteously;
Listen to others respectfully;
Exercise self-control;
Give open-minded consideration to all viewpoints;
Focus on the issues and avoid personalizing debate; and, Embrace respectful disagreement and dissent as democratic rights, inherent components of an inclusive public process, and tools for forging sound decisions.
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