Seal Beach, California
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August 19, 2026
The City Council met for a Special Meeting of the City Council at 7:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Council Member Kalmick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Landau
Council Members: Kalmick, Wong, Seneca!, Steele
Absent: None
City Staff: Amy Greyson, Senior Assistant City Attorney Patrick Gallegos, City Manager
Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Landau opened oral communications. Speakers: None. Mayor Landau closed oral communications.
City Clerk Harper announced that no emailed comments were received.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the item on the posted agenda. All five (5) Council Members were present, and no reportable action was taken.
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.
City Clerk Harper provided an in-depth overview of the staff report.
A discussion ensued between Council Members Kalmick, Senecal and Steele, Mayor Landau, City Manager Gallegos and Senior Assistant City Attorney Greyson.
Mayor Pro Tem Wong moved, second by Council Member Senecal to adopt 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.
AYES: Kalmick, Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
Council Member Senecal moved, second by Mayor Pro Tem Wong to adopt 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.
AYES: Senecal, Steele, Wong, Landau
NOES: Kalmick —
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Landau adjourned the Special Meeting of the City Council at 7:14 p.m.
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City of Seal Beach
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