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Seal Beach council votes 3‑2 to adopt OCFA appointment resolution as proposed to staff

Seal Beach City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

After public comments and debate over continuity versus rotating representation, the council voted 3‑2 to adopt resolution No. 7722 as presented to staff, retaining the resolution’s nomination (the vote was Mayor Landau yes; Council member Seneckel yes; Mayor Pro Tem Wong yes; Council member Kalmick no; Council member Steele no).

Council members debated appointment of Seal Beach’s representative to the Orange County Fire Authority on Jan. 12, with council and outside speakers emphasizing continuity, experience and the learning curve of OCFA governance.

Supporters — including Robert Frackleton, who spoke from Villa Park — urged the council to reappoint Council member Joe Kalmick to maintain continuity as the OCFA faces leadership turnover…

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