AMENDED A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 17, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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. CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SEASIDE
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.
4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. 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).
6. 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.
7. 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.
City Council REGULAR Meeting September 17, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2 A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER OF
MONTEREY COUNTY (JONATHAN AHMADI, BOARD OF DIRECTORS &
CATHERINE STIHLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Enter your recommendation as the motion/action you want the Council to take; start with an action word.
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM EVERYONE'S HARVEST ON THE 25/26
COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
C. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM GREATER VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH ON THE 25/26 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
D. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM FRIENDS OF SEASIDE PARKS ASSOCIATION ON THE 25/26 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented in the agenda packet.
B. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF
SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the City of Seaside.
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY
OF SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a proclamation recognizing the Month of October 2026 as National Breast Cancer Awareness month in the City of Seaside.
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 4-10, 2026, AS
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation.
E. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM MONTEREY CONDORS CLUB TO ASSIST WITH THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR SOCCER PROGRAMS
City Council REGULAR Meeting September 17, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
F. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE TO ASSIST WITH
THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THEIR SPORTS
PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
G. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS FOR
THE USE OF LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR A WOMEN'S BRUNCH ON APRIL 10, 2027, IN THE AMOUNT OF $562.50
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
H. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL FOR
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL HOMECOMING PARADE ON
OCTOBER 23, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,112.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
I. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM SARANGSAM PRISON MINISTRY FOR THE USE OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR 8TH ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 2, 2026, AND OCTOBER 3, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,894.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver.
J. APPROVE TAC RECOMMENDATION TO DENY PERMIT PARKING AT 1280
FREMONT
RECOMMENDATION: Approve TAC recommendation to keep the 2 hour parking at 1280 Fremont.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN OPTION AGREEMENT FOR EV CHARGING SERVICES SITE LICENSE AT PARKING LOT 1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING AND OPERATING
DIRECT CURRENT FAST CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Option Agreement for Site Lease.
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN AGREEMENT WITH MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT FOR STAFFING AT THE AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION
PROGRAMMING AT THE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA DURING THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the agreement.
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE FROM ALHAMBRA TO CALAVERAS STREET FOR THE SEASIDE City Council REGULAR Meeting September 17, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 STARS 5TH ANNUAL UNVEILING EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the street closure for the Seaside Stars unveiling event.
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF YOSEMITE
STREET, BETWEEN BROADWAY AVENUE AND MENDOCINO STREET, ON OCTOBER 3, 2026 FOR SEASIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL
COMMUNITY PUBLIC EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving closure of Yosemite Street, between Broadway Avenue and Mendocino Street on October 3, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for the Fire Department's annual public education open house.
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TREE MAINTENANCE ON-CALL CONTRACT; AWARDING CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTS TO THE THREE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS, WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., TOPE'S TREE SERVICE, INC., AND DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY; AND AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED FUNDING LIMIT OF $100,000.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve contracts.
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A MUNICIPAL ADVISOR AGREEMENT WITH NHA ADVISORS, LLC, FOR
MUNICIPAL ADVISORY SERVICES WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $31,500.00
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC as attached.
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR PFAS SOIL TESTING AT CAMPUS TOWN PHASE 1B AND NURSES' BARRACKS
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 B. AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATION NO. AR-2026-002 AND MINOR USE PERMIT NO. MUP-2026-001 FOR A SECOND-STORY ADDITION TO
AN EXISTING ONE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, INCLUDING A 337 SQUARE FOOT DECK ABOVE A RELOCATED ZERO-LOT-LINE 391 SQUARE FOOT GARAGE AND A 234 SQUARE FOOT BALCONY, LOCATED City Council REGULAR Meeting September 17, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 5 IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (RS-8) AT 1828 YOSEMITE STREET (APN 012-621-034).
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution upholding the Planning Commission's approval of Architectural Review Application No. AR-2026-002 and Minor Use Permit No. MUP-2026-001.
C. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17.40 OF THE SEASIDE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW ELECTRONIC MESSAGE DISPLAY SIGNS
FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP AND PUBLIC OR PRIVATE MEETING
FACILITIES ON LOCAL STREETS. THIS ACTION IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FIRST READING -
ROLL CALL VOTE)
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the attached Ordinance for adoption at the next City Council meeting.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN PABLO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
TYPE SELECTION REPORT AND APPROVE THE CONCEPT DESIGN FOR
THE PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the design of the "Connector" bridge superstructure with timber decking, "galvanized & paint" coating option, with new CIDH foundation.
12. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
13. 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.
14. 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 City Council REGULAR Meeting September 17, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 6 Resources Director/Risk Manager
Employee Organizations: Seaside Police Officers' Association, and Seaside Managers Employee Association
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 ONE MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name: Landwatch et al. v. City of Seaside
Case Number: Monterey County Superior Court 24CV002483/ 6th District Court of Appeal Case Number currently unassigned C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two potential matters
15. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
October 1, 2026
5:00 PM
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