A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, March 5, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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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.
A. MONTEREY ONE WATER UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECTS, RATE STUDY
AND UPCOMING PRIORITIES (EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PAUL SCIUTO) B. SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERLY UPDATE (PRINCIPAL ANDREW
AGUINIGA)
C. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
7. CONSENT AGENDA
City Council REGULAR Meeting March 5, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2 A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2026, REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes.
B. ACCEPT AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, THE GOVERNANCE LETTER AND
THE GANN LIMIT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and accept the report.
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS RED CROSS MONTH
RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation.
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CESAR CHAVEZ DAY ON MARCH 31, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation.
E. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM THE PARENTING CONNECTION
OF MONTEREY COUNTY FOR THE USE OF THE SEASIDE ROOM FOR
THEIR FAMILY EVENT "MEET YOUR VILLAGE" ON MARCH 29, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $108.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver.
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH
OF NAACP FOR THE USE OF SEASIDE COMMUNITY CENTER, ON MARCH 22, 2026, AND THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AT THE OLDEMEYER CENTER ON APRIL 19, 2026, FOR THEIR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FILM SHOWING AND DISCUSSION SESSIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $573.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver.
G. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM KINDNESS ROCKS 831 TO ASSIST WITH THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT ON MARCH 28, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
H. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM BETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TO ASSIST
WITH THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR YOUTH EDUCATION &
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH GRANICUS, INC.
FOR SMARTGOV PERMIT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,679.65, WITH A TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 30, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve contract.
City Council REGULAR Meeting March 5, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT (APR) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE
REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
THE REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION
RECOMMENDATION: Accept the report.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTON APPROVING THE CITY OF SEASIDE 2026
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2026 Legislative Platform.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. REVIEW DESIGN OPTIONS FOR THE LINCOLN-CUNNINGHAM PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT (AGES 2–5)
RECOMMENDATION: Provide direction on the preferred playground.
B. REPORT ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY VACANCY TAXES IN CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDATION: Receive report.
9. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
10. 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.
11. CLOSED SESSION
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.
City Council REGULAR Meeting March 5, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 956 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
Agency Negotiator: City Manager & City Attorney, et. al.
Negotiating Parties: Stepping Stone Outreach, Inc. and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Commonly referred to as a portion of Main Gate at Divarty and First Avenue
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney, et al.
Negotiating Parties: Fort Ord Hostel Society, LLC and the City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, Terms or both
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two matters of potential litigation
12. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
MARCH 19, 2026
5:00 PM
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