A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, December 18, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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City Council REGULAR Meeting December 18, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Ian N. Oglesby
David R. Pacheco
Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
Rita Burks
Alex Miller
Mayor/Chair
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Council/Agency Member
Council/Agency Member
Council/Agency Member
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
If there are any items that arose after the 72-hour posting deadline, this is the point in the meeting where a vote may be taken to add the item to the agenda. (A 2/3- majority vote is required).
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Seaside, but not on this agenda, may do so during the Public Comment period for up to three (3) minutes. Public Comments for "Presentations" on this agenda are also taken at this time; comments on specific agenda items are heard under that item. For the public record, please state your name.
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
This is a time specifically set aside for representatives of public agencies to make brief comments of general interest to the City Council and the community.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF THE 2025 HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST AWARDS B. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL UPDATE (JESSICA RILEY, FINANCE DIRECTOR)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 4, 2025, REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented in the agenda packet.
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of July 12, 2025, through August 22, 2025, City Council REGULAR Meeting December 18, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period July 14, 2025, through August 22, 2025.
Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the following periods is:
July 12, 2025, through July 25, 2025 = $1,561,065.60
July 26, 2025, through August 08, 2025 = $1,223,985.02
August 09, 2025, through August 22, 2025 = $2,652,875.54 C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of July 12, 2025 through August 22, 2025, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period from July 14, 2025 through August 22, 2025. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $831.05.
D. REVIEW AND ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON USE OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Accept and file the report.
E. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM THE SEASIDE AQUATIC CLUB TO ASSIST WITH COSTS
FOR POOL RENTAL FEES AND TEAM SUPPLIES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
F. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A BLUE CURB AT 1111 HAMILTON AVE
RECOMMENDATION: Deny the request as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC).
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
CONTRACT WITH PERSPECS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 TO PROVIDE BUILDING AND
SAFETY SERVICES TO THE BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD
FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
City Council REGULAR Meeting December 18, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 $250,000.00 EACH FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS TESTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PROJECTS TO (1) EARTH SYSTEMS; (2) PACIFIC CREST ENGINEERING; (3) GEOCON; AND (4) NINYO AND MOORE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE INCLUSION OF NEW OFFSHORE
OIL AND GAS LEASING OFF THE COAST OF CALIFORNIA IN THE FEDERAL
FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF OIL AND GAS
LEASING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH 1000 PLAYA, LLC. FOR STORMWATER
CONTROL AT AMERICA'S TIRE
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the agreement.
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM FREMONT BOULEVARD TO DEL
MONTE AVENUE, AND ASSOCIATED SIDE STREETS AND THE CLOSURE OF
DEL MONTE BOULEVARD FROM TIOGA AVENUE TO PALM AVENUE
(NORTHBOUND) AND DEL MONTE BOULEVARD FROM TIOGA TO CONTRA
COSTA STREET (SOUTHBOUND) AND ASSOCIATED SIDE STREETS, FOR THE EXOTICS ON BROADWAY EVENT ON AUGUST 15, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
COMMENTS AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
This is a time specifically set aside for members of the City Council, the City Manager and City Attorney to make brief comments of general interest to the community and report on committee assignments.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Council REGULAR Meeting December 18, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 5 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the City Council and Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency may adjourn to a Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with litigation, certain personnel matters, property negotiations or to confer with the City Attorney. Public comments on these items are taken after being read by the City Attorney. For the public record, please state your name.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Greg McDanel, City Manager; Samantha Sahkrani, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
Employee Organizations: Seaside Police Officers' Association, Seaside Firefighters' Association, Seaside Public Safety Managers' Association, Seaside City Employees Association, Seaside Managers Employee Association, Non-Represented NonExempt Confidential Employees, Non-Represented Exempt Confidential Employees, Executive Employees, Unclassified Exempt Employees, and Unclassified NonExempt Employees B. 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.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV002483
Case Name: Landwatch and Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Seaside, et al.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two matters of potential litigation
13. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
January 15, 2026
5:00 PM
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