A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, October 1, 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. 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. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF
MONTEREY COUNTY ABOUT THEIR SUMMER ACADEMY
City Council REGULAR Meeting October 1, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2 B. 2026 SEASIDE CAR WEEK AFTER ACTION REPORT
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented.
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of July 11, 2026 through August 07, 2026, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period of July 23, 2026 through August 06, 2026.
Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is:
July 11, 2026 through July 24, 2026 = $6,197,839.64
July 25, 2026 through August 07, 2026 = $1,548,534.95
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of July 11, 2026 through August 07, 2026, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period July 23, 2026 through August 06, 2026. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $6,269.25.
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 18-24, 2026, AS
FREEDOM FROM WORKPLACE BULLYING WEEK
RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation.
E. APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (ESCA) REPORT COVERING ACTIVITIES FROM JULY THROUGH
SEPTEMBER 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Environmental Services Cooperative Agreement (ESCA) report covering activities from July through September 2026.
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM MONTEREY COUNTY BRANCH
OF NAACP FOR THE USE OF LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR EDUCATION FORUMS "MONTEREY COUNTY CLOSING THE GAP ON EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITIES" ON NOVEMBER 19, 2026, AND
DECEMBER 17, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $450.00
City Council REGULAR Meeting October 1, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver request.
G. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM CENTRAL COAST BOMBERS FOR THE USE OF SOPER FIELD AND CUTINO FIELD FROM AUGUST 4, 2026 TO
OCTOBER 27, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,132.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver request.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE COURTHOUSE PROJECT BUDGET TO $1,347,921.07 AND APPROPRIATING $60,099.03 FROM
RESERVES FOR DIVARTY STREET IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution increasing the Courthouse Project budget by $197,921.07, from $1,150,000.00 to $1,347,921.07, and appropriating $60,099.03 from reserves to fund the City’s remaining share of the Divarty Street infrastructure and utility undergrounding improvements.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. 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 (SECOND READING -
ROLL CALL VOTE)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING A POTENTIAL RESPONSIBLE
BUSINESS DISCLOSURE AND UNSATISFIED FINAL WAGE JUDGMENT
ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a report regarding potential City policies addressing responsible business disclosures and unsatisfied final wage judgments, and provide direction regarding whether and within what scope staff should prepare an ordinance for future City Council consideration.
B. RECEIVE THE FY 2025-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR-END PROGRESS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the FY 2025–2026 Strategic Plan year-end progress report and provide direction on any priorities or implementation matters City Council REGULAR Meeting October 1, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 requiring follow-up.
C. REVIEW OF CANNABIS DISPENSARY AGREEMENTS AND ANNUAL
OVERSIGHT
RECOMMENDATION: Receive a report regarding the compliance of cannabis dispensary operators with their respective Development/Operating Agreements, including the preliminary findings and the City Manager's Office plan for annual oversight. Provide direction regarding any further documentation or follow-up review Council wishes staff to pursue.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. Reconsideration of a Project Labor Agreement Adoption (Oglesby)
2. Review support for Caltrans/TAMC Gateway for Monterey Bay ATP grant (Oglesby)
3. Discussion of Urgency Ordinance related to data centers (Oglesby)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 TWO MATTERS 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 City Council REGULAR Meeting October 1, 2026 5:00 PM Agenda Page 5 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two potential matters
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
October 15, 2026
5:00 PM
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