DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 17, 2026
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:25 p.m. The Clerk announced that the Zoom link had been updated following a technical disruption.
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco ABSENT: None
3. CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF SEASIDE
4. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for the invocation. The pledge was led by Council Member/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola.
5. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Closed Session Item 14A was removed from the agenda at the request of staff.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
George Lang, Natalie, Karla Lobo, and Lucy Erenss.
7. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST AND COMMENTS FROM THE CITY
MANAGER
Due to technical difficulties with the audio, the Seaside City News broadcast was not played during the meeting. The City Manager advised that the City News would be posted on the City's website and that a link would be distributed through the City's next newsletter.
The City Manager announced a temporary closure of a section of Playa Avenue related to Monterey-Salinas Transit SURF! Busway and Bus Rapid Transit project near the border of Seaside and Sand City. As part of the ongoing project work, a section of Playa Avenue between California Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard was scheduled for a temporary full closure beginning September 20 at 7:00 p.m. through September 24 at 6:00 a.m. Detour signage would be provided during the Packet Page 6
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8. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER OF
MONTEREY COUNTY (JONATHAN AHMADI, BOARD OF DIRECTORS &
CATHERINE STIHLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Jonathan Amati, Housing Resource Center Board Member, and Interim Executive Director Katherine Stiller presented an overview of HRC programs focused on homelessness prevention and housing stability. HRC described rental and deposit assistance, coordinated assessment and referral, case management, housingspecialist services, landlord partnerships, and referral-based programs. For 2025, HRC reported serving 299 households and housing 1,041 individuals countywide, including 618 children, with 65 individuals served in Seaside. Council discussion addressed referral eligibility, long-term housing stability, landlord participation, services for families and youth, language access, and opportunities to expand privately funded assistance.
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM EVERYONE'S HARVEST ON THE 25/26
COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
Executive Director Hester Parker reported on use of the City's grant at the Seaside Farmers Market, including enhanced Market Match benefits for CalFresh participants, outreach, food navigation, cooking demonstrations, and produceaccess programs. The grant period showed increased CalFresh transactions and increased spending at market vendors. Discussion addressed produce boxes, Sun Bucks, school outreach, food insecurity, social-service outreach, and efforts to recruit additional produce vendors. Everyone's Harvest also reported expansion of the Fresh Rx produce prescription program and continued state support for Market Match.
C. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM GREATER VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH ON THE 25/26 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
Amanda Kennedy, Director of Educational Initiatives, presented on the Afternoon Community Support Program serving students from Martin Luther King School of the Arts. The program provides a safe after-school environment with literacy and academic support, enrichment, mentoring, meals and family support. Council discussion recognized the program's role in supporting students and families and the value of community-based educational partnerships.
D. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM FRIENDS OF SEASIDE PARKS ASSOCIATION ON THE 25/26 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM
Jeannie Reese, representing Friends of Seaside Parks Association (FOSPA), provided an update on the organization’s activities and accomplishments. Ree Packet Page 7
Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 highlighted FOSPA’s efforts to improve City parks and neighborhoods through weekly volunteer activities, including planting California native plants, creating pollinator habitats, weeding, watering, mulching and other environmental improvements. FOSPA reported an average of approximately 25 volunteers participating each Saturday.
Reese also discussed plans to expand garden sheds, interpretive signage and bulletin boards at City parks; develop a multimedia project featuring park stewards; and launch a youth environmental education initiative. Council discussion included the Climate Action Fellows program and opportunities to connect FOSPA’s environmental work with the City’s climate-action efforts.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Items 9F and 9K were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion.
Public comment was received on the consent agenda.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH IN THE
CITY OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY
OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 4-10, 2026, AS
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 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
ACTION: APPROVED
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
The item was pulled for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco recused himself due to his service on the Seaside Police Activities League Board and did not participate in consideration of the item.
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis clarified that the Police Department does not provide dedicated funding to the Police Activities League; however, the Recreation Department provides staffing support for various activities.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT/RECUSED: Pacheco
ACTION: APPROVED
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 ACTION: APPROVED
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
ACTION: APPROVED
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
ACTION: APPROVED
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 J. APPROVE TAC RECOMMENDATION TO DENY PERMIT PARKING AT 1280
FREMONT
ACTION: APPROVED
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
Public comment raised questions regarding electrical capacity, environmental and infrastructure impacts, and future lease terms. Staff clarified that the action authorized an option agreement to support a grant application and that a future site lease would return to Council if the grant is successful.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the adoption of the resolution.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-90
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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-91
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE FROM ALHAMBRA TO CALAVERAS STREET FOR THE SEASIDE STARS 5TH ANNUAL UNVEILING EVENT ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-92
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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-93
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-94
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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-95
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
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-96
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 Administrative Analyst II Haroon Noori presented the CAPER, summarizing accomplishments and expenditures under the City's Community Development Block Grant program. Public comment: None.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the CAPER and authorized its submittal to HUD.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #26-97
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 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 IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (RS-8) AT 1828 YOSEMITE STREET (APN 012-621-034).
Prior to consideration of the appeal, Councilmembers disclosed ex parte communications related to the matter. The Councilmembers making disclosures stated that they had not formed a final opinion and would base their decisions on the testimony and evidence presented during the hearing. Mayor/Chair Oglesby disclosed that he resides within 500 feet of the subject property, recused himself from consideration of the item, and turned the proceedings over to Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco.
Staff, the appellant, applicant/property owner, and members of the public provided testimony. Council discussion focused on neighborhood compatibility, privacy, the zero-lot-line condition, project design, and documentation between neighboring property owners. On motion duly made and seconded, the Council approved the recommendation with two additional conditions addressing privacy screening and legal documentation as described by the City Attorney. The City Attorney characterized the appeal as partially granted and partially denied.
RESULT: 4-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT/RECUSED: Oglesby
ACTION: APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS RESO # 26-98
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)
Housing and Planning Manager Andrew Myrick presented proposed amendments to the City's sign regulations. Council discussion addressed allowable hours, brightness, message changes, neighborhood impacts, equitable treatment of uses, and enforcement. Following public comment and Council deliberation, a motion was made.
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Thursday, September 17, 2026 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance as presented.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Pass to print 2nd Reading at the next meeting on October 1, 2026.
The Council also approved extending the meeting past 10:30 p.m. by a 3-1 vote, with council member Miller absent at the time of the vote.
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN PABLO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
TYPE SELECTION REPORT AND APPROVE THE CONCEPT DESIGN FOR
THE PROJECT
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thomas Korman presented the bridge type selection report, project history, design alternatives, funding, schedule, structural considerations, and aesthetic options. Council discussed the long-term character of the bridge, neighborhood context, decorative elements, costs and available funding.
On motion duly made and seconded, the City Council approved the Keystone bridge concept for the San Pablo Pedestrian Bridge project.
ACTION: APPROVED – KEYSTONE BRIDGE CONCEPT
12. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Councilmember Garcia-Arrazola requested a follow-up discussion regarding the status of the previously requested wage theft ordinance. Mayor Oglesby requested future agenda discussion regarding reconsideration of the City's PLA adoption, review of the City's support for a TAMC Highway 68 grant, and consideration of an urgency ordinance related to data centers.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
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13. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports and comments were provided, including committee and community-event updates and recognition of community members and City staff.
14. CLOSED SESSION
The Council met with legal counsel regarding one matter of existing litigation, LandWatch et al. v. City of Seaside, Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV00002483, and one matter of potential litigation concerning correspondence regarding enforcement of the City's temporary sign regulations and a written notice of intent to seek federal injunctive relief. Councilmember Miller did not participate in the potential-litigation discussion and did not attend Closed Session. Upon return to open session, the City Attorney reported that Council received a briefing on the existing litigation with nothing to report and provided direction to legal counsel on the potential litigation with nothing further to report.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6
This item was removed from the agenda.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 ONE MATTER OF EXISTING LITIGATION
Nothing to report.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (d)(2)
Nothing to report.
15. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:13 a.m.
The next regular meeting was announced for October 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Greg McDanel, Ex Officio City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor Packet Page 14