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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOlympic Committee Quarterly Update 092826 2Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Update September 28, 2026 Los Angeles Olympics 2028 •Olympic Games: July 14-30, 2028 •Paralympic Games: August 15-27, 2028 •15,680 total athletes between Olympics and Paralympics •Anticipated 10 – 15 million ticketed fans •49 total sites across Southern California •Long Beach will host 18 events in 7 different sites - the second most events outside of LA •Orange County will host volleyball at the Honda Center in Anaheim and surfing at Trestles Beach in San Clemente. Seal Beach Considerations •Transportation •Visitor accommodations •Marketing •Safety •Education and outreach •Stakeholders •Financing What is the City’s Mission? •Create positive resident experience •Attract visitors to City •Provide opportunities for business. Committee Background o November 8, 2025: o At Council Strategic Planning Session, the City Council identified the 2028 LA Olympics as a unique opportunity that required more attention and directed staff to bring back an item to form an Ad-Hoc Committee o January 26, 2026: o City Council formally approved the creation of an Ad-Hoc Committee, to consist of 2 council members and 10 citizen stakeholders appointed by the City Council o January 27, 2026: The City posted a Notice of Vacancy inviting interested individuals o March 23, 2026: City Council ratified the appointments to the official Ad-Hoc Committee o April 21, 2026: Citizen-Council Olympic Ad-Hoc Committee held its first meeting Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Mission Statement Create a legacy by making the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic experience positive, enjoyable, and successful for Seal Beach residents, guests, and businesses. Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Logo Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Subcommittees •Events •Marketing and Communications •Partnerships and Community Relations •Housing and Transportation (Mobility) Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Events •Plan events that promote the Olympic Games •Get involved with other existing annual events Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Marketing and Communications •Create content and build excitement for the community Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Partnerships and Community Relations •Build relationships among residents, organizations, and businesses to see what people are interested in and how they can contribute. Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Housing and Transportation (Mobility) •Draft a proposal to Council to consider temporary housing permits during the Olympic timeframe. •Develop a transportation system for LA28 that reduces congestion in Seal Beach while moving residents and guests. Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Accomplishments •Mission Statement •List of potential event sites •Subcommittees •SB28 Logo •Community Calendar •OCTA Presentation – Rose Casey Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Future Plans •December 4th Christmas Parade •Events and Watch Parties •Website •Partnerships •Housing & Transportation Plans •Meet with the Business First Committee Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Potential Legacy Ideas •Researching potential water taxi service •Broadcasting on the beach Olympic Advisory Ad-Hoc Committee Quarterly Updates Join us at our next meeting! October 20th, 2026 6:00 PM Seal Beach Council Chambers Contact: tkelsey@sealbeachca.gov Thank you!