A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, August 6, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting will be adjourned in the honor and memory of Pastor Fred Anderson.
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. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTEREY
BAY SIRENS WOMEN'S SOCCER CLUB FOR THEIR INAUGURAL SEASON City Council REGULAR Meeting August 6, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2
AND USL-W LEAGUE NORCAL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER, DAN MEEWIS)
B. THE VILLAGE PROJECT, INC. SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
REPORT (YOUTH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR, ZAREA BOYKIN)
C. CITY OF SEASIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE (SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, DANNY BARRIENTOS)
D. 2026 SEASIDE CAR WEEK COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH UPDATE (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DAN MEEWIS)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 2, JULY 16 AND JULY 17, 2026 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 May 30, 2026 through June 12, 2026, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period of June 11, 2026. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $2,935,903.61.
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of May 30, 2026 through June 12, 2026, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period June 11, 2026. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $345.39.
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2026, AS
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH IN THE
CITY OF SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation.
E. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND WAIVE ALL FEES RELATED TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY POPS! LABOR DAY CONCERT AT SEASIDE CITY HALL LAWN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,762.75 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the co-sponsorship and fee waiver request from City Council REGULAR Meeting August 6, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 Monterey County POPS!
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN TO HOLD THEIR ANNUAL "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" EVENT ON NOVEMBER 1, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $717.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver.
G. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE RAIDERS CHEER PROGRAM TO HELP COVER
THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR CHEER PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SOIL SAMPLING SERVICES
FOR PRE-DEMOLITION AND POST-DEMOLITION SOIL SAMPLING -
PHASES 2A THROUGH 2C FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,700.00
TO BE PAID FOR BY FORT ORD REUSE AUTHORITY BONDS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve amendment.
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SEASIDE FIRE FIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
AND THE SEASIDE CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the successor Memorandum of Understanding with the Seaside Fire Fighters' Association and the Seaside City Employees' Association.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS &
ELECTRIC FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE MAIN GATE PROPERTY (APN 031-031-018)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a non-exclusive easement.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A THREE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITY DATA
SERVICES, LLC FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT,
AND MIGRATION SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve agreement.
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
2.02.490 INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS. THE PROPOSED ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO GUIDELINE 15378 (NOT A PROJECT) AND SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO CITY MANAGER (SECOND READING – ROLLCALL VOTE) RECOMMENDATION: 1.) Find that adoption of the attached Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (Not a Project) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), because it can be seen with certainty that the activity has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment; and,
2.) Motion to waive further reading and adopt the attached Ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.02.490 increasing the compensation of the Mayor and City Council Members; and,
3.) Take other action related to this Agenda item as directed.
B. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.12 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM. THE
PROPOSED ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061(B)(3) (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the second reading and open public hearing.
C. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE MODIFYING SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE (FIRST READING – ROLL-CALL VOTE) RECOMMENDATION: Conduct the first reading and open public hearing.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FROM ACTION COUNCIL " BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES" FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THEIR SICKLE CELL AWARENESS WALK AND THEIR HEALTH
AWARENESS AND EDUCATION FAIR AT LAGUNA GRANDE PARK ON
SEPTEMBER 19, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,783.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
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11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Status Report on Cannabis Dispensary Agreements (Pacheco) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
12. 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.
13. 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.
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 (D)(2)
Two potential matters
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
14. ADJOURNMENT
City Council REGULAR Meeting August 6, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 6 Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
August 20, 2026
5:00 PM
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