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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Min 2026-08-19 (Special Meeting) Seal Beach, California — 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. Gloria D. Har er, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Approved: Lisa Lan au, M or E4i v�y�acoa oAgl�F.cf`:. :cy Attested: Iona D. Harper, ity c• c'., `7 •1e� '. Cu"