DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, April 2, 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
The invocation was led by Rev. Jimmy Welch (Ocean View Baptist Church). The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rev. Jimmy Welch, Burca Mousa, Regina Mason, Peter Kaiser, Tony Amarate, Ray Riordan, Catherine Crockett, Jules, Zaina Diallo, Bobby Maxwell
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
The following announcements and events were provided:
• This year, we’re proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Joint Powers Authority with a free, family-friendly event at Laguna Grande Regional Park on Sunday, April 19th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• April 19th marks Seaside’s 15th Annual Earth Day Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m., with even more hands-on activities focused on protecting our environment. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome. We have a FULL day of exciting activities for all to enjoy, so, don’t miss out! Thanks for being part of our community—we look forward to seeing you out there! Packet Page 14
Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 • 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!
• 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. • Join FOSPA on Saturday, April 4th at Havana Soliz Park, and on the 11th at Mescal Neil Park, for a day of service and outdoor fun! Also, FOSPA also has a number of exciting Summer Events on the horizon, the first of which being the Park Circuit Challenge on May 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can visit several Seaside parks—including Durant, Farallones, Capra, and Beta— completing activity stations along the way. The event wraps up at Beta Park with raffle prizes and light snacks. For more information, visit Friendsofseasideparks.org.
• Attention, Seaside Residents! It’s time for another Community Clean-Up! On April 25th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, we’re teaming up with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission to help keep our city clean and beautiful. Residents can drop off unwanted items at multiple locations, including Highland Otis Park, Mal’s Market parking lot, areas near Ord Terrace School, and Pachetti Dog Park. We’ll have dumpsters available, including a separate container for electronics. Be sure to arrive early—once bins are full, the event will wrap up.
Please note, we cannot accept hazardous materials or certain large appliances. This event is for Seaside residents only, and no commercial dumping is allowed. We hope to see you there as we work together to keep Seaside beautiful.
• Attention, Seaside Residents and Travelers…Monterey-Salinas Transit is continuing construction on the SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit Project.
This five-mile busway will run through Marina, Sand City, and Seaside, parallel to Highway 1. Construction began in April 2025 and will continue through spring 2028, with current work focused on roadway and utility improvements.
As of April 2026, MST is upgrading the California Avenue and Highway 1 intersection with a new roundabout to improve traffic flow and connect the future busway. Crews are also extending the Beach Range Road trail, creating a new link to the coastal trail network. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve transportation and connectivity in our community. • Business owners…Cyber threats are on the rise, and small businesses are often the biggest targets—but protecting your business online doesn’t have to be complicated. Join the Central California SBDC for a free webinar, “Protect Your Business Online: Simple Tips that Work,” on April 24 from 10:00–11:00 AM. Participants will learn practical steps to protect business and customer data, recognize online scams, improve password and email security, and reduce overall cyber risk. Register at: bit.ly/4IheRVd
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 • Do you know someone looking for a paid summer internship and hands-on career experience? Monterey County Works is partnering with Joby Aviation to recruit up to 15 interns (ages 18–24 who are currently out of school) for a Summer 2026 Aviation Manufacturing Internship. This is a great opportunity for young adults interested in advanced manufacturing, technology, and aviation careers that can lead to high-paying jobs. The application deadline is April 24—visit montereycountyworks.com for more information.
The City Manager provided the following comments:
• The City Manager provided updates on two items. He announced that a joint press conference with Congressman Jimmy Panetta’s office was scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. to highlight $850,000 in federal community project funding secured for the San Pablo pedestrian bridge replacement project. He noted that a portion of San Pablo Avenue would be closed to through traffic between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for the event, and that neighborhood notices had been distributed.
• The City Manager also reported that the Seaside Police Department, specifically Police Chief Nick Borges, was featured on CBS’s 48 Hours in an episode related to the Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn case. He stated that the coverage highlighted Chief Borges’s outreach to the family and the department’s supporting role in advancing a more victim-centered, trustbuilding approach, bringing national visibility to the department and reflecting positively on its professionalism and leadership.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. CENTRAL COAST HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE (COLLEGE & CAREER
SPECIALIST, KIMBERLY MOIR AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
COORDINATOR, CHANTELLE CAFFERATA)
Representatives not present, will reschedule for a future meeting date.
B. HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARD (NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION)
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis introduced the item and recognized members of the Neighborhood Improvement Commission who presented the Commission’s House of the Month selection for March 2026. The Commission provided an overview of the House of the Month program, which is intended to encourage residents to beautify and improve their properties and landscaping, and to help maintain neighborhood property values. The Commission announced the March 2026 House of the Month recipient located at 1273 Kenneth Street and presented photos of the selected property.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 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 consent agenda as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2026, AS EARTH DAY
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
D. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026, AS NATIONAL
WATER SAFETY MONTH
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
E. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026, AS AFFORDABLE
HOUSING MONTH
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
F. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026, AS ASIAN
AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
G. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2026, JEWISH
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 ACTION: PROCLAIMED
H. APPROVE FEE WAIVER FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
MONTEREY BAY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FOR THE USE OF THE
LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR MASTER OF SOCIAL
WORK (MSW) GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING ON APRIL 24, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $140.63
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE PARK TO HOLD THEIR TENTH ANNUAL PALENKE ARTS FESTIVAL ON JUNE 7, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,302.00
ACTION: APPROVED
J. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM THE VILLAGE PROJECT, INC. TO ASSIST WITH THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR MINDSHIFT YOUTH SUMMIT
ACTION: APPROVED
K. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM MONTEREY LULAC 2895 TO ASSIST WITH THE COST
ASSOCIATED WITH SENDING THEIR YOUTH GROUP TO THE
CALIFORNIA LULAC STATE CONVENTION YOUTH LEADERSHIP
CONSORTIUM
ACTION: APPROVED
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION INCREASING JMS CEMENT CONTRACTORS' AGREEMENT BY $77,292.00 TO A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$1,483,140.50 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE A $35,000.00 TRANSFER FROM
CAPITAL RESERVES
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-29
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY INTERNSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 PROGRAM FOR FY 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 ACADEMIC YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $54,000
City Manager Greg McDanel introduced the item and invited James Hussar, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Services at California State University Monterey Bay, to present on the California State University Monterey Bay Internship and Scholarship Program. Dean Hussar provided an overview of the internship program, which offers students experiential learning opportunities in local government through internships with City departments, scholarships to support coursework, and mentorship opportunities. Student intern Peyton Akins also spoke briefly about her experience in the program and how the internship supported her academic and professional development and career goals. The presentation concluded with a request for City Council to adopt a resolution approving the continued partnership and funding for the internship and scholarship program for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the CSUMB internship and scholarship program for FY2026-2027 and 2027-2028 in the amount of $54,000.00
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-30
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Consider a Shared Facility Use Agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County (Pacheco)
The Council agreed to have the item placed on a future agenda for consideration.
New Council Member Requests that will be explained at the next meeting:
1. AB2134 Consider authorization of a letter of support in favor of the legislation. (Burks)
2. Consider a resolution affirming the city as a transgender sanctuary city. (GarciaArrazola) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 The City Manager provided a follow up on council member Miller's request for more additional information on the Seaside Municipal Water System, specifically the well at Chili's, and that a presentation will be provided at the April16th meeting.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney read the closed session items and did not anticipate any report out.
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 Non-Exempt Employees
No report.
B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
No report.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two potential matters
No report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor of Colonel Alfred Glover (1931-2026), at 8:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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