FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNA AGENCY TO THE Thursday, October 2, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller
ABSENT: Oglesby
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was led by Rev. Jimmy Welch (Ocean View Baptist Church).
Council/Agency Member Burks led the pledge.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Vince Lucido, Joe Levoscheck, Rick Mendoza
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco recognized the passing of community members Ms. Frankie Green and Mr. Larry Walker, Sr. and advised that the meeting would be closed in their honor.
The City Council presented proclamations to Rising Star Gymnastics for their achievements at National Championship Competition in Virginia Beach, VA.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following events were announced:
• Saturday, October 11th, 2025, from 12:30 to 2:30 PM at 705 Broadway Avenue as the City of Seaside celebrates this exciting new addition to our community.
This year, the City will induct the fourth class of honorees, which will feature Pearl Carey, James C. Bogan, Charles "Coach" Williams, and Shari Hastey! • ReGen Monterey is excited to announce a Grant Funding Opportunity for the SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Program. These grants are intended to expand and enhance edible food recovery programs at food rescue organizations and services throughout the County. Organizations, businesses, or public entities that collect, generate, and distribute food to those in need can learn more about this program on the bulletin board at REGENMONTEREY.ORG. The deadline to apply is October 15th.
• The Seaside Recreation Department invites you to Movies in the Park on Friday, October 3rd at 7 p.m. The movie this month is Hocus Pocus! • Everyone's Harvest, in partnership with Farms Together, is offering FREE boxes of produce at the Seaside Farmer's Market every Thursday! Please note that the new time for box distribution is 4:30 PM.
• Join FOSPA on Saturday, October 4th at Farallones Park, and, on the 11th at Lincoln Cunningham Park for a day of service and outdoor fun! For more information, including future workdays and locations, visit Friends of Seaside Parks.org.
• Seaside Fire invites you to their Annual Open House as they charge into fire safety! Join the fun on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 1635 Broadway Avenue in Seaside.
• Bring the whole family for exciting activities, live demonstrations, and valuable community resources. Enjoy a free barbecue, and don't forget to meet Sparky the Fire Dog!
• That's the Seaside Fire Open House-Saturday, October 4th, 10 to 2. For more information, call 831-899-6790.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH (CPY) SUMMER INTERN
PROGRAM
CPY Program Director, Ben Bruce provided an overview of the summer intern program and three participants in the program provided their testimonials of their involvement and the impact of the program.
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE (JOSE BAZUA, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
The presentation reviewed the following projects/advancements:
: Auto Mall Investments
Broadway Activation
• Fremont Corridor Improvements
Campus Town Progress
• Main Gate Mixed-Use Development
• Business Recruitment & Retention
• Business Marketing & Support
8. CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
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AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 2025, REGULAR MEETING ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 12-18, 2025, AS
FREEDOM FROM WORKPLACE BULLYING WEEK
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL
DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE THE PROCLAMATIONS FOR THE RECIPIENTS OF THE FOURTH
CLASS OF THE SEASIDE STARS PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$250,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-119
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SOIL SAMPLING SERVICES FOR CAMPUS TOWN PHASE 1B, 2A, AND 2B FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $43,100.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-120
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9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE COST
ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL FOOD FLEX COURSE FOR THEIR
EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS
Kee-Hyon Higgins, Recreation Superintendent, provided a presentation reviewing the program and the intended use of the funding that includes food and safety materials, Kitchen equipment, Field trips (bakeries, farms, markets) and Curriculum enrichment. Supplemental Funding will be sourced from local businesses, and past partnership included Palermo Bakery and Grocery Outlet. Ongoing vendor outreach to cover partial costs.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bobby Maxwell, Ann Marie Pagan
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency denied the request.
RESULT: 2-2-0-1 (Motion Failed)
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola
NOES: Miller, Pacheco
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
B. STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY UPDATE
City Manager McDanel provided a presentation reviewing selected contributions for each of the strategic pillars, and responded to questions from the Council. This item was for information only, there was no action taken.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dianne Nielson
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Mayors Youth Fund Program Review (Pacheco)
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. Car Week After Action Report at October 16, 2025 meeting
2. Options regarding Pickleball Court issues & concerns at November 20, 2025 Thursday, October 2, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any report.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24 CV002872
Case Name: Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association v. City of Seaside, et al.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV001036
Case Name: City of Seaside v. Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association, et al.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two matters of potential litigation
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in the memory of Ms. Frankie Green and Mr. Larry Walker, at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dimming
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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