DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, August 6, 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 Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobby Maxwell, Rev. Jimmy Welch (Ocean View Baptist Church), Lora James, Peter Kaiser, Paris Charles, Miriam Smith, Natasha Henry, Beauty Salon Owner
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
The following announcements were made:
• Relay for Life event on Monday, August 10 at 4pm at City Hall Lawn (440 Harcourt Avenue). In honor of survivors and those affected by cancer. • The third annual Overdose and Drug Awareness Symposium will be held Thursday, August 13, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center. Attendees can learn about youth drug trends, prevention efforts and family resources. Dinner, child care and Spanish interpretation will be available. Register online through Eventbrite.
• Mi Tierra Mercado y Taqueria is celebrating its grand opening with a ribboncutting ceremony on Friday, August 7, at 10:30 a.m. Join the celebration at 1000 Broadway Avenue in Seaside.
• Seaside residents can schedule low-cost spay or neuter services for cats and dogs on August 25. The clinic will be held at 1271 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, in the empty lot by Chili’s Restaurant. Services cost $25. Call or text 925-967-1001 for an appointment.
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 • Seaside Car Week returns August 10 through 15 with seven automotive events across the city.
• The week begins Monday, August 10, with the free Porsche Monterey Classic from 3 to 8 p.m. at Porsche Monterey, 1781 Del Monte Boulevard. • Also beginning Monday is the Automobilia Collectors Expo at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard. The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is $30 for one day or $60 for all three days.
• On Friday, August 14, The Paddock Monterey will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course, 1 McClure Way. Admission is $100, and children age 13 and younger are free with a paid adult. • Four events are scheduled for Saturday, August 15: Concours d’Lemons will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Seaside City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Avenue.
Admission is free; The Lemons Rally will run approximately from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Laguna Grande Park, 1259 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard. Spectators may attend for free: Concorso Italiano will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. General admission is $250, and children age 13 and younger are free with a paid adult; Exotics on Broadway will close out the schedule from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Broadway Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard. Public viewing on Broadway is free, with $40 general admission and VIP options also available.
• Monterey County LAFCO is seeking a public member to help represent residents and support orderly growth, open-space protection and efficient government services. Applicants must live in Monterey County and cannot work for the County, a city or a special district. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, August
14. Visit www.monterey.lafco.ca.gov for details.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTEREY
BAY SIRENS WOMEN'S SOCCER CLUB FOR THEIR INAUGURAL SEASON
AND USL-W LEAGUE NORCAL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP (ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER, DAN MEEWIS)
The City presented a proclamation recognizing the Monterey Bay Sirens Women’s Football Club for its historic inaugural season and for winning the 2026 USL W League NorCal Division Championship. The Council commended the team’s players, coaches, staff, volunteers, supporters, and families for advancing women’s athletics, inspiring young athletes, and strengthening the Monterey Bay region’s soccer community.
B. THE VILLAGE PROJECT, INC. SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
REPORT (YOUTH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR, ZAREA BOYKIN)
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 Representatives of The Village Project’s 2026 Summer Internship Program presented an overview of their experiences, highlighting academic enrichment activities, program logistics, and educational field trips. The interns shared lessons learned, challenges overcome, and experiences supporting younger participants through projects, group activities, and visits to locations including the aquarium, waterpark, and regional parks. The presentation concluded with appreciation to the City Council and a request for continued support of the program.
C. CITY OF SEASIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UPDATE (SENIOR
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, DANNY BARRIENTOS)
Sr. Administrative Assistant Barrientos presented an overview of the City’s 2025 Rental Assistance Program, funded through a $630,509 State Permanent Local Housing Allocation award. The program provided security-deposit assistance and up to six months of rent to 64 extremely low-income Seaside households, including seniors, families with minors, persons with disabilities, veterans, and non-Englishspeaking residents. Staff reported that the program helped prevent evictions and homelessness, stabilize families, and address a critical community need through effective outreach, partnerships, and an efficient application process.
D. 2026 SEASIDE CAR WEEK COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH UPDATE (ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER, DAN MEEWIS)
Assistant City Manager Meewis presented an update on the City’s communications and community outreach efforts for 2026 Seaside Car Week. The presentation highlighted event and traffic information distributed through City channels, business listening sessions and direct outreach, regional partnerships, and resources to assist residents and visitors with parking, road closures, and travel planning. Staff also outlined plans for daily updates, real-time monitoring, public guidance, and a postevent report evaluating outreach results and community feedback.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser
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 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 MINUTES FROM JULY 2, JULY 16 AND JULY 17, 2026 Packet Page 7
Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2026, AS
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH IN
THE CITY OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
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 ACTION: APPROVED
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
ACTION: APPROVED
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
ACTION: APPROVED
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
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-79
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SEASIDE FIRE FIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION
AND THE SEASIDE CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-80
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO PACIFIC GAS &
ELECTRIC FOR A UTILITY EASEMENT ON THE MAIN GATE PROPERTY (APN 031-031-018)
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-81
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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-82
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) City Manager Greg McDanel and Special Counsel Brian Pierik of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, presented the second reading of an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 2.02.490 to increase future compensation for the Mayor and City Councilmembers. The presentation summarized the Council’s prior corrective actions, applicable state law, and the calculation establishing monthly compensation of $1,180. The increase would take effect only after one or more Councilmembers begin a new term following the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. The City Council was asked to find the ordinance exempt from CEQA, waive further reading, and adopt the ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Lora James
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor moved to adopt the ordinance amending SMC 2.02.490 increasing the compensation of the Mayor and City Council Members.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2045
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)
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thomas M. Korman presented the second reading of an ordinance amending Seaside Municipal Code Chapter 13.12 to update the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program. The amendments align the Municipal Code with the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook, including updated standards for backflow protection, device installation, and hazard evaluation. The City Council was asked to find the action exempt from CEQA and adopt the ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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 moved to adopt the ordinance amending SMC 13.12 Cross-Connection Control Program.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED ORDINANCE 2046
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)
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager Dominique L. Davis presented the first reading of an ordinance updating the City’s Conflict of Interest Code following the required 2026 biennial review. The proposed amendments revise the Appendix of Designated Persons to reflect current boards and commissions, department leadership titles, management classifications, and positions involved in governmental decision-making. The City Council was asked to open the public hearing, introduce the ordinance modifying Chapter 2.42 of the Seaside Municipal Code, and advance it for second reading and adoption at a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Eloise Shim, Peter Kaiser
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 moved to approve for a second reading the ordinance modifying SMC 2.42 Conflict of Interest Code.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: 2nd Reading scheduled for August 20, 2026
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
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis presented a request from Action Council “Building Healthy Communities” for City co-sponsorship and a fee waiver associated with the first annual Sickle Cell Awareness Walk and Community Health Awareness & Education Fair at Laguna Grande Park on September 19, 2026. The event is intended to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, provide health education and community resources, and promote community wellness. The City Council was asked to approve co-sponsorship and waive applicable City fees totaling approximately $5,783.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lora James, Annalisa Mitchell, Susan Schiavone On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor moved to approve a co-sponsorship and fee waiver from Action Council “Building Healthy Packet Page 11
Thursday, August 6, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 Communities” for a Sickle Cell Awareness Walk and Health Awareness & Education Fair at Laguna Grande Park on September 19, 2026.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Status Report on Cannabis Dispensary Agreements (Pacheco) – The Council agreed to have the item placed on a future agenda.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon, read the closed session items and did not anticipate a report out.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan, Lora James
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(2)
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No report.
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor and memory of Pastor Frederick J. Anderson, at 10:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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