DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, July 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, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for the invocation. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco led the pledge of allegiance.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Removal of item 13B from the Closed Session portion of the agenda.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynda Cunningham, Tony Amarti, Peter Kaiser
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
The following announcements were made:
• Campus Town Phase 1A is moving toward its next visible stage. KB Bakewell is preparing for model home construction to begin going vertical, with completion anticipated in late fall. Infrastructure work also continues, and drivers may see ongoing traffic adjustments along General Jim Moore Boulevard and Lightfighter Drive. The City will share updates online, in the newsletter, and on social media. • Did you know Seaside Animal Control can help with pet microchipping? Seaside residents can ask about microchipping for dogs and cats or schedule a quick scan of an existing chip to make sure it is properly registered. Keeping your pet’s chip updated can help bring them home faster if they ever go missing. Call 831-899- 6744 for details.
• The City of Seaside invites the community to celebrate July 4th at Red, White, & Blues, honoring 250 years of independence. Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave., for live music, food, games, pony rides, a rock wall, and free hot dogs for kids. The celebration will also feature a special Packet Page 7
Thursday, July 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 Time Capsule Unveiling from 2 to 2:30 p.m., opening a piece of Seaside history sealed in 1976 and revealed in 2026. Residents can also join the watermelon eating contest. Registration is required in person. No alcohol, BBQs, dogs, or fireworks of any kind are allowed at this event.
• Join us Thursday, July 9, for Seaside Summer Sessions at Everyone’s Harvest Seaside Farmer’s Market. Enjoy Musikang Kalipay by Iskwelahang Pilipino of Boston, with Kalipay at 4:30pm and Rondalla at 6:00pm. The market runs from 4 to 8 pm at 1259 Canyon Del Rey Blvd.
• The City of Seaside’s 39th Annual Sunday Blues in the Park starts July 12 at Laguna Grande Park. Concerts run from 1:00PM to 4:30PM, beginning with Lydia Pense & Cold Blood and Chicano Allstars, with additional performances on July 19, July 26, August 2, and August 9.
• The City of Seaside hosted a World Cup Watch Party for the Mexico match on Tuesday, June 30. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the game together.We’re hosting two more watch parties: Mexico vs. England on Sunday, July 5 at 5 p.m., and USA vs. Belgium on Monday, July 6 at 5 p.m.Snacks will be available, and attendees are welcome to bring their own. Join us to cheer on your team and enjoy the World Cup with the Seaside community. • Join the City of Seaside Older Adult Program for a Country Western Dance on Thursday, July 16, at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave. Doors open at 10:30 AM, lunch is served at 11:30, and dancing starts at 12:30 PM. Cost is $4 for lunch and dancing, or $2 for dancing only.
The City Manager provided comments recognizing the city’s police department for their illegal fireworks enforcement and removing over 1,000 lbs of illegal fireworks just before the July 4 holiday.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. JUNE AND JULY 2026 HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
(NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION)
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis presented the Neighborhood Improvement Commission’s House of the Month awards, highlighting the program’s purpose of encouraging property and landscape improvements throughout the community. The City Council recognized 1630 San Lucas as the June 2026 recipient and 2000 Buchanan as the July 2026 recipient.
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION AND DEMONSTRATION OF THE CITY'S AIPOWERED PUBLIC SEARCH PORTAL DEVELOPED WITH COMMON SENSE
AI PRIOR TO LAUNCH (CITY MANAGER GREG MCDANEL)
City Manager Greg McDanel presented and demonstrated the City’s AI-powered public search portal developed with Common Sense AI. The portal is designed to improve transparency and customer service by allowing users to search City information in plain language, receive summarized responses with citations to official source documents, ask follow-up questions, and access multilingual support. The Packet Page 8
Thursday, July 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 tool supplements, rather than replaces, the City’s existing website, Transparency Portal, and official records systems. Staff noted that the pilot launch was scheduled for July 6, 2026, with continued monitoring and refinement based on public use.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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 as presented.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 4, AND 18, 2026
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JULY 2026
AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MONTEREY COUNTY TO
ASSIST WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR EIGHT-WEEK
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH VOLER STRATEGIC ADVISORS FOR MEDIA
RELATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000.00 A MONTH FROM JULY 2026 THROUGH JUNE 2027
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-68
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HDL COMPANIES FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE SCHEDULE AND RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING UPDATED FEES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
Finance Director Jessica Riley introduced the Comprehensive User Fee Study, followed by a presentation from Willdan Financial Services regarding the study methodology, cost-recovery analysis, legal requirements, and recommended fee updates. Staff explained that user fees may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service and that the City Council may subsidize services that provide broader public benefits. The presentation supported consideration of the updated Comprehensive Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026–2027 following the public hearing and receipt of public testimony.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ray Riordan, Lynda Cunningham, Ken Fittro, Nina Beatty, Peter Kaiser, Lora James
On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks and second by Mayor/Chair Oglesby to approve the comprehensive user fee schedule and updated fees for City services for FY26/27.
RESULT: 2-2-0-1
AYES: Burks, Oglesby
NOES: Miller, Pacheco
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
ACTION: Motion Failed
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON SEASIDE CAR WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 10, 2026, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2026
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis presented an overview of Seaside Car Week events scheduled for August 10–15, 2026, including Classic Porsche, the Automobilia Collectors Expo, The Paddock, Concours d’Lemons, the Lemons Rally, Concorso Italiano, and Exotics on Broadway. The presentation also summarized event locations, anticipated attendance, road closures, traffic-control measures, shuttle service, business outreach, and coordinated preparations by Public Works, Police, Fire, event organizers, and communications staff.
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This item for informational only, no action required.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION RENAMING THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES
GRANT PROGRAM AS THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM,
APPROVING THE REVISED POLICY, AND FY 2026-2027 REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
City Manager Greg McDanel presented the proposed renaming of the Community Social Services Grant Program to the Youth Opportunity Grant Program to better reflect its youth-centered purpose. The presentation outlined the revised program policy and the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Request for Proposals, including a $400,000 funding allocation, a minimum 10% cash or in-kind match, standardized evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and the proposed application and award timeline.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bobby Maxwell, Ken Fittro
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the renaming of the Community Social Services Grant Program to the Youth Opportunity Grant Program.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Miller, Pacheco, Oglesby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-70
C. APPROVE THE SEASIDE LIBRARY MURAL AND UTILITY BOX PROGRAM
SELECTION
Recreation Superintendent Kee Hyon Higgins presented the Art & History Commission’s selections for the Seaside Library mural and five utility-box artworks.
The Commission selected muralist BEIS (Pedro Gonzalo Garcia) for the library staircase mural and five designs celebrating Seaside’s identity, history, culture, and environment for installation on utility boxes throughout the City. The projects have a combined cost of $20,000 and are funded through the Neighborhood Improvement Commission’s transient occupancy tax allocation.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham, Lora James
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 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 Seaside Library mural and utility box program selection.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Miller, Pacheco, Oglesby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
ACTION: APPROVED
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT WITH PLACER.AI FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR
THE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,430.00
City Manager Greg McDanel presented the City’s use of Placer.ai, a location-analytics platform that provides anonymized data on foot traffic, visitor origins, tourism, facility use, and consumer trends. Staff highlighted its use in economic development, business retention and attraction, event evaluation, planning, and support for local businesses. The proposed one-year subscription renewal totaled $29,430 and was included in the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Nina Beatty
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the amendment with Placer.AI.
RESULT: 3-0-1-1
AYES: Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Burks
ABSENT: Garcia-Arrazola
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-71
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any reportable action.
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
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two potential matters
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9: EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name: Chrisp Company v. Kraemer Engineering, Inc. et al.
Monterey County Superior Court: 26CV002758
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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