Pacific Gas and Electric Company
City of Seaside Outage Update
August 20, 2026
2 OUTAGE TIMELINE
May 16, 2026
3:46 PM
3,128
Lose Power
Outage Occurs Access Powerlines
and Equipment
(when safe)
Assess
and Repair
Damage
Assess
and Repair
Damage
Power Restored
May 16, 2026
5:55 PM
1,601
Power Restored
May 16, 2026
6:59 PM
1,633
Power Restored
May 17, 2026
7:35 AM
120
Power Restored
May 17, 2026
12:58 PM
41 Power Restored
IMPERIAL & ELM, SEASIDE
May 16 – 17, 2026
3 INSPECTIONS & RESTORATION
INSPECTIONS
• This plat map was last inspected by Compliance in May 2023 • There were no findings during that inspection
• This plat map is required to be inspected every five years
RESTORATION
• Restoration Conducted by Avala Construction (Contractors) • Environmental Cleanup Conducted by PSC (Contractors)
4 WEATHER
Windy day due to the weather disturbance passing to the North
A wind advisory was in effect along the immediate coast, due to the chance of winds at this strength causing
inconvenience
• Temperature: 57.2°
• Relative Humidity: 63%
• Wind Speed: 13.8 mph
• Avg. Wind Gust: 21.9 mph out of the Southwest
• Strongest Wind Gust: 27.6 mph at out of the West
5 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PSS = Public Safety Specialist
• Police, Fire, OES Contact
First Responder Workshop
• 1.5 hours electrical training
• 1.5 gas training
6 CITY COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
Proactive Communication
• 2,000+ residents
• 1 hour outage
Timing
• Business Hours – Local Government Relations
Contact
• After Hours & Weekends – Rotating Government
Relations Rep
DON’T HESITATE TO REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS
(regardless of size or duration)
7 MOVING FORWARD
• Improved outreach process
• Regular inspections
• New pole setting requirements (6 ft. v 8+
ft.)
• Higher class poles (wider circumference
and taller)
QUESTIONS
The Arts Council for Monterey County
(Arts4MC) champions the arts to enrich
our community - through education,
healing programs and support for local
creatives, nonprofits and cultural
organizations.
Partner with County
of Monterey since
1985 to help
strengthen the
County’s economic
base
The County of
Monterey’s
Official Arts
Agency
State-Local
Partner with
California Arts
Council since
1980
We NURTURE, SUPPORT, and PROMOTE the Arts!
Who is the Arts Council for Monterey County?
The Arts Council for Monterey County is an independent nonprofit arts organization, bringing together artists, community partners, schools, businesses, and local governments to create meaningful cultural opportunities throughout Monterey County.
2 Artist: Bryan Gage, 2020
"The Squid" brings Monterey Bay's most
mysterious marine creature to life on the
Monterey County Weekly building. Flowing
across the entire façade, the mural captures
the energy and beauty of the Pacific Ocean
while celebrating the region's deep connection
to marine life. Bold, imaginative, and
unmistakably local, it has become one of
Seaside's most recognizable public artworks.
MURALS in SEASIDE
Artist: Hanif Panni, 2025
“Art has the power to capture a moment and celebrate
who we are,” said Seaside Councilmember and ReGen
Monterey Board Member Alexis Garcia-Arrazola.
“This mural is a reflection of Seaside’s commitment to
sustainability and it reminds us that every small action can help protect the place we call home. Seaside’s
strength lies in its people, and together, we can build a city where creativity and care for the environment go
hand in hand.”
3 4
FINAL MURAL at LUPITA’s BAKERY
5 MURALIST
Jorge Torres is a Seaside artist who
shares his creativity through murals,
art, and photography. His work is
inspired by culture, storytelling, and
the community he calls home.
MURALIST STATEMENT
“This mural honors the family roots
and resilience behind Lupita’s
Bakery, connecting its beginnings in
San Pablo, Oaxaca to its home here
in Seaside. Through symbolic
elements like wheat, traditional
bread, coastal landscapes, and calla
lilies representing Lupita’s memory,
the mural celebrates migration,
community, and the traditions that
continue to bring people together.”
– Jorge Torres
6 KSBW Coverage of Mural Unveiling
7 Lessons Learned & Recommendations
What Went Well …
Strong collaboration between the City, Arts Council, artist, and community.
A completed mural that reflects the character and pride of Seaside.
Positive public response and increased visibility for public art.
Investment in local artists and the creative economy.
A project that will enhance the community for years to come. 8 Opportunities for Improvement …
1. Establish a Clear and Consistent Process for a Mural The approval process evolved throughout the project, resulting in changing expectations and additional time for the artist and project team. A clearly defined process, timeline, and decision-making structure at the outset would improve efficiency for future projects.
2. Define Roles and Decision Authority
Clarifying who has final approval at each stage of the project would reduce confusion and minimize revisions after work has already begun.
3. Develop Standard Public Art Guidelines
Creating written guidelines for mural projects—including artist selection, design review, permitting, installation, maintenance, and project closeout—would provide consistency for artists, staff, and the community.
4. Prioritize Local Artists
Whenever possible, public art projects should prioritize qualified local artists.
Doing so supports Monterey County's creative economy, reflects the unique character of our community, and ensures public investment directly benefits local artists and businesses.
9 Next Steps …
Develop a City of Seaside Public Art Policy and Mural Guidelines that includes artist selection procedures, project timelines, community engagement, maintenance responsibilities, and a commitment to giving qualified local artists meaningful opportunities to compete for public art commissions.
Thank you for your partnership in this Mural Project!
10 ITEM 7.D.
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2026
HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
(NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION)
August 20, 2026 | City Council Meeting
Dan Meewis, Assistant City Manager
2 Background
One of the ongoing projects the Neighborhood
Improvement Commission is tasked with is selecting a
"House of the Month". This was created from one of the
main duties of the commission: encourage citizens to
beautify and upgrade their property and landscaping, and to remove items that adversely influence property values.
The house of the month program is the commission's way
to encourage residents to upgrade their property.
3 August 2026
1731 Military
4 September 2026
1395 Military
ITEM 9.C.
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEASIDE MODIFYING SEASIDE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
August 20, 2026 | City Council Meeting
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager •Political Reform Act requires every local
agency to maintain a conflict of interest
code.
•The code identifies positions that make or
participate in governmental decisions.
•Designated persons file Statements of
Economic Interests (Form 700).
3 Why This Update Is Before Council
2 4
2026 Biennial Review
• Local agencies must review conflict of interest codes in each even-numbered year.
• The City’s review identified organizational and
operational changes since 2022, including:
• Current advisory bodies and commissions
• Department leadership titles and management classifications • Positions involved in contracting, budgeting, land use, public safety, infrastructure, housing, IT, and policy decisions 3 What the Ordinance Updates
Advisory bodies
Aligns the
appendix with
current
commissions
and advisory
groups.
Designated
positions
Updates job
titles and
management
classifications
required to file.
Disclosure
categories
Clarifies when
duties trigger
reporting
obligations.
Exhibit A remains the full legal record; this slide is a public-facing summary. 4 Positions Covered by the Review
•Make or participate in making governmental decisions (including advising or recommending), and
•Have authority that could foreseeably have a material financial effect on their financial interests (income, investments, real property, business positions, etc.).
Contracts Budgeting
Land use Public safety
Infrastructure Housing
Information technology Policy decisions
5 • Government Code §§ 87300–
87302 require designation of
positions and disclosure
obligations.
• Government Code § 87306.5
requires biennial review.
• 2026 Biennial Notice due by
October 1, 2026.
Compliance Impacts
• Fiscal impact: None.
• CEQA: Not a project;
organizational and administrative
activity.
• Strategic priority: Effective and
Accessible Governance.
6 Compliance, Fiscal Impact & CEQA
6 Positions Listed in SMC 2.42.130 Appendix
I. City Officials. *
a. Mayor and City Council;
b. Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency;
c. Parking Authority;
d. Art and History
Commission;
e. Commission on Jobs,
Opportunities and
Businesses in Seaside;
f. Community Safety
Advisory Commission;
g. Environmental
Commission
h. Homeless Commission;
i. Neighborhood
Improvement
Commission;
j. Planning Commission;
k. Recreation and Parks
Commission;
l. Traffic Advisory
Committee;
7 Positions Listed in SMC 2.42.130 Appendix
• II. Category 1 —
Designated Persons.
• Accountant I/II;
• Administrative Analyst I/II;
• Animal Control
• Assistant City Manager –
Community Services
• Assistant Finance Director;
• Assistant Human Resources
Director
• Assistant Public Works
Director
• Chief Building Official;
• City Attorney;
• Assistant City Attorney;
• City Clerk/Assistant to the
City Manager;
• City Manager;
• Code Compliance
Coordinator;
• Communications Specialist;
8 Positions Listed in SMC 2.42.130 Appendix
• Community Development
Director
• Deputy Fire Chief;
• Deputy Police Chief;
• Economic Development
Director;
• ESCA Program Director;
• Family and Community
Support Practitioner;
• Finance Director;
• Financial Analyst;
• Fire Chief;
• Fire Division Chief;
• Housing and Planning
Manager;
• Housing Programs
Manager;
• Human Resources Analyst;
• Human Resources
Director/Risk Manager;
• Information Services
Director.
9 Positions Listed in SMC 2.42.130 Appendix
• Maintenance and Utilities
Superintendent;
• Maintenance Field
Supervisor;
• Parking Compliance
Specialist;
• Police Chief;
• Police Commander;
• Police Records
Supervisor;
• Project Manager;
• Public Works Director/City
Engineer;
• Recreation Director;
• Recreation
Superintendent;
• Senior Civil Engineer;
• Senior Planner;
• Vehicle Abatement
Officer;
• Youth Center Supervisor;
10 ITEM 10.A.
2026 JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY
FIREWORKS AFTER ACTION REPORT
August 20, 2026 | City Council Meeting
2 • 27 additional Police Department staff members
• 6 Drone Pilots
• Incident Command Vehicle
• Records staff answered hotlines
• County Communications
• Warning Letters mailed to hot spot locations
• Letters to previous hot spots (CM’s Office)
OPERATION
3 POLICE
2024 2025 2026
232 171 168
Dispatch received 168 calls
PD Hotlines Received 95 calls
Texts received 90 messages
*Loose Dogs *Arrests
10 8
CALLS FOR SERVICE
4 Police Citations Issued
2024 2025 2026
56 70 42
Fireworks Confiscated in Pounds
2024 2025 2026
360 85 1468
CITATIONS
5 FIRE
2024 2025 2026
6 8 6
CALLS FOR SERVICE
6 TOTAL FIREWORKS
ENFORCEMENT EXPENSES
POLICE OFFICER OVERTIME $24,407.06
SUPPORT SERVICE OVERTIME $ 3,057.25
FIRE DEPARTMENT OVERTIME $ 0.00
TOTAL: $ 27,464.31
OVERTIME EXPENSES
FISCAL IMPACT
7 Gross Sales / 7% Surcharge / Permit Fees / Revenue to City $251,646.40 $17,602.50 $2,676.00 $20,278.50
Revenue - $ 20,278.50
Fiscal Impact- $7,185.81
8 HEAT MAP/ ENFORCEMENT
9 LIVE UPDATES
10 SEIZURE PHOTOS
11 • Consider NO Parking on Mescal below Mescal Heights • Post permanent NO Parking on Gen. Jim Moore between
San Pablo & Broadway (both sides)
• Continue to focus more efforts on drone operations
• Continue to publicize (via social media) locations receiving admin cites and illegal fireworks activity to give people an opportunity to stop further violations.
• Any input and direction from City Council
RECOMMENDATIONS