DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, March 19, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco ABSENT: None
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Velasquez, Bobby Maxwell, Peter Kaiser
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
The community events and announcements were made:
• The City of Seaside is seeking community input to help guide priorities for the Community Social Services Grant Program. This funding supports programs intended to strengthen youth outcomes, community well-being, and quality of life. Your responses will help inform program eligibility, funding priorities, and evaluation criteria for future grant cycles. Survey results are advisory and will be used to inform City Council policy discussions.
• The Avery Gallery inside Seaside City Hall proudly presents this year’s Youth Art Competition. From March 11th through May 1st, the gallery will showcase the incredible creativity and talent of our community’s young artists. Join us for a special reception on March 20th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Enjoy an evening art Packet Page 6
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• Attention, Seaside residents! On Wednesday, March 25th, the City of Seaside will be performing important sewer repairs at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and Noche Buena Street. During construction, the westbound lane of Broadway at Noche Buena will be temporarily closed. Drivers can expect detours directing traffic down San Lucas Street and Olympia Avenue. The repairs are expected to take one day, but please note that final intersection work could extend into Thursday. We thank you for your patience and encourage drivers to plan ahead.
Stay tuned for more updates as we work to keep Seaside running smoothly! • Get ready for a hopping good time, Seaside! It’s time for the City of Seaside's Annual Golden Egg Hunt! Join us on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, prizes, and, of course, plenty of eggs to find! Whether you're searching for the golden egg or enjoying the festivities, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this community favorite—mark your calendars now and make it a day to remember!
• The Seaside Recreation Department invites you to a fun, family-friendly night at the park! Join us for Movies in the Park on Friday, March 20th, at 7 p.m. under the stars! This month’s feature is the live-action version of Lilo & Stitch! So, bring your blankets, grab some snacks, and enjoy an evening of entertainment with friends and family. It's the perfect way to spend your Friday night—don’t miss out on the fun!
• Thursdays in Seaside means it’s time for the Seaside Farmers’ Market at Laguna Grande Park. The Spring Market runs from 3 to 7 p.m., with box distribution happening from 5 to 7 p.m., or until the boxes run out. Do you know someone in the community who shines bright? Nominations for the Seaside Stars Awards open on March 1st!
• This is your chance to recognize outstanding individuals who make a difference in the City of Seaside. Whether it's a dedicated volunteer, an inspiring leader, or a community champion, we want to hear about them! Submitting a nomination is easy—just visit bit.ly/seasidestars and fill out the form. But don’t wait too long! The deadline for entries is March 31st.
• Join FOSPA on Saturday, March 21st at Farallones & Highland Otis Parks, and on the 28th 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. Attention residents, business owners, and local commuters…here’s your chance to learn about the future of Broadway Avenue! • The City of Seaside Public Works Engineering team is hosting a special Open House for the Broadway Avenue Complete Street Corridor Project. Join us Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Seaside Fire Station, located at 1635 Broadway Avenue. This important project will transform Broadway Avenue between Fremont Boulevard and General Jim Moore Boulevard beginning in fall 2026. Planned improvements include new roundabouts, dedicated bike lanes, and enhanced roadway features designed to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow for everyone. Stop by to learn more about the project details, construction timeline, and how these upgrades will benefit our Packet Page 7
Thursday, March 19, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 community. City engineers will be available to answer your questions and gather your feedback. The Open House is free and open to the public. Tuesday, March 24th from 6-9PM at the Seaside Fire Station.
The City Manager provided the following comments:
• The City Manager provided brief updates on two items. He reported that the Police Department parking lot rehabilitation project is nearing completion, with the security fence installed and final gates pending. He also reminded the community that the Community Social Services Grant survey remains open through the end of the month and encouraged residents to participate by scanning the QR code or following the survey link. He noted that the City is using new survey technology intended to improve the user experience and support future community engagement efforts.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. UPDATE ON THE CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN (SENIOR
PLANNER, BETH ROCHA)
Beth Rocha, Senior Planner, provided an implementation update on the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), a long-term policy framework adopted in 2025 to guide Seaside toward carbon neutrality by 2045 through 42 mitigation and 39 adaptation strategies. The presentation outlined Phase I implementation efforts, including urban greening and tree planting initiatives, water conservation measures, and drought-tolerant landscaping programs, with early progress demonstrated through community tree programs and funding allocations. Staff emphasized that full implementation will occur over a 15–20-year horizon, with 3–5 strategies prioritized annually in collaboration with the Environmental Commission. Additional efforts include regional partnerships, pursuit of grant funding for resiliency infrastructure, and development of an electrification plan for the City’s fleet. Next steps include finalizing Phase I actions, evaluating Phase II strategies in 2026, and providing ongoing annual progress updates to the Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 8A was pulled from the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Malaika Velasquez, Dianne Nielson
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 5, 2026, REGULAR MEETING
Corrections to the minutes were noted to reflect Council Member Burks absent and reflected in the vote counts, and that Cesar Chavez Day be referred to as Farmworkers Day in the final proclamation approved at the March 5, 2026 regular City Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mel Mason
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY AND TO RAISE THE ARBOR FLAG FROM APRIL 24–30, 2026
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-23
E. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
ACTION: APPROVED THE APPOINTMENTS OF CATHLEEN PRYOR (PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION), ROBERT
WARD (PLANNING COMMISSION), JOY ANDERSON (C-JOBS), AND
SHANNON SIMPSON (C-JOBS).
F. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Packet Page 9
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UPCYCLED PROM CLOSET
ACTION: APPROVED
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR ADA
TRAIL AND ABUTMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SAN PABLO BRIDGE ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-24
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE COE AVENUE AND GENERAL JIM MOORE BLVD
AND SEASIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-25
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF 2–5 YEAR-OLD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT
LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM PARK FROM SPEC PLAY FOR $165,778.77, PLUS A 10% CONTINGENCY, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $182,356.65
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-26
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2026 PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ON-CALL CONTRACT; AWARDING
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO THE TWO LOWEST RESPONSIVE,
RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS, DON CHAPIN CO., INC. AND QA
CONSTRUCTORS, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL NOT-TOEXCEED FUNDING LIMIT OF $2,000,000 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-27
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE HOMELESS COMMISSION AND
ADOPT FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 Haroon Noori, Administrative Analyst II, provided a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocations for Fiscal Years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028, outlining the federal HUD-funded program, application process, and funding priorities aligned with the City’s Consolidated Plan. Staff reported that 13 applications were received and evaluated through a competitive process, with the Homeless Commission recommending a hybrid funding approach for public service programs within HUD’s 15% cap, full or near-full funding for eligible public facilities and infrastructure projects, and remaining funds allocated to program administration. Total available funding is projected at $581,000 for FY 2026–27 and $500,000 for FY 2027–28, with major investments supporting community services, ADA infrastructure improvements, and facility enhancements benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. The Council was asked to consider the Commission’s recommendations, approve the proposed allocations, and authorize staff to prepare the Annual Action Plan for public review and submission to HUD.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mel Mason, Maiaika Velasquez, Ben Strickland, Jessica Allen, Esther Hobbs, Anjanette Love, Peter Kaiser, Rev. Harold Lusk On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve funding allocations for community development block grant, with the caveat that any underfunding that results in the reduction of the recommended funding allocations, cuts should be made from the top two awardees and any excess be awarded to Public Facilities and Infrastructure Projects.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL MID-YEAR FINANCIAL
REPORT AND AMENDMENTS TO THE BUDGET AND STREETS FUNDING POLICY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
Jessie Riley, Finance Director, provided a mid-year financial review for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, which provided an update on General Fund revenues, expenditures, and overall fiscal stability through the second quarter. The Finance Director reported that revenues are performing slightly above prior years and are projected to exceed the adopted budget, while expenditures are trending below budget at mid-year, resulting in a modest projected operating surplus. Despite this, the City continues to rely on Packet Page 11
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PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the mid-year financial report and amendments to the FY 25/26 budget, and streets funding policy RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-28
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
City Council Members provided details regarding their request to garner support to add the item to a future agenda:
1. Discussion regarding establishing a business district for the downtown area on Broadway Ave (Miller)
2. Develop an action plan for economic development incentives (Pacheco).
The City Manager advised the council that both request would be addressed in the Economic Development Strategy which would begin to be developed in April.
New Requests:
1. Request to have the City Manager and staff to meet with Boys & Girls for a shared use agreement of facilities and Cutino Park. (Pacheco) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
Meeting scheduled between City Manager and County of Monterey Administrator on April 23, 2026, regarding the property at 1281 Broadway Ave, in response to Council Member Miller’s request.
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12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any report out.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two matters of potential litigation
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further the business, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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