Seaside public meetings in 2025

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its October 27, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss how to track city business and commission meetings. The agenda also includes a public comment period, staff updates, and routine roll call.

• Approve minutes from October 27, 2025
• Discuss tracking of city business and commission meetings by commission members
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Staff updates on various city topics
• Roll call of commissioners

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving meeting minutes, filing city and agency checks totaling several million dollars, and accepting the annual development impact fee report. The council will also vote on a $3,000 youth fund contribution, deny a blue‑curb request at 1111 Hamilton Ave, and adopt several resolutions for contracts and a street‑closure event. Key resolutions authorize a $200,000 contract with Perspecs Development Services and four $250,000 professional services agreements for geotechnical and materials testing.

• Approve city checks: $1,561,065.60 (Jul 12‑25), $1,223,985.02 (Jul 26‑Aug 8), $2,652,875.54 (Aug 9‑22)
• Approve $3,000 youth fund contribution to Seaside Aquatic Club
• Deny Traffic Advisory Committee recommendation for a blue curb at 1111 Hamilton Ave
• Authorize city manager to sign contract with Perspecs Development Services up to $200,000 for building and safety services
• Authorize four professional services agreements $250,000 each for on‑call geotechnical engineering and materials testing

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The December 17, 2025 regular meeting of the Community Safety Advisory Commission was cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 21, 2026.

Traffic Advisory Committee

The December 16, 2025, regular meeting of the Seaside Traffic Advisory Committee has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 20, 2026.

General

The Neighborhood Improvement and Parks & Recreation Commissions will hold a special meeting to tour and judge homes participating in the city’s annual holiday lights contest. The agenda also includes a public comment period, brief reports from commissioners and staff, and routine procedural items. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Tour and judge homes in the annual holiday lights contest
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Reports from commissioners on community interest and future agenda requests
• Reports from staff on updates to non‑agendized requests
• Adjournment of the meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

This meeting has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is January 19, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled per cancellation notice

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a use permit for a meeting facility at 795 Broadway Avenue and an architectural review for a new trash enclosure at the same address. Also on the agenda is an architectural review for a second-story addition at 1841 Yosemite Street. A proposed amendment to the Campus Town Specific Plan regarding review processes is recommended to be continued to January 14, 2026. The commission will also approve minutes from September 24, 2025.

• Use permit for a meeting facility at 795 Broadway Avenue (APN 011-558-005) in the Mixed Use (MX) zone
• Architectural review for a new trash enclosure at 795 Broadway Avenue
• Architectural review for a second-story addition with two balconies at 1841 Yosemite Street (APN 012-851-007) in RS-12 zone
• Specific plan amendment for Campus Town Specific Plan recommended to be continued to January 14, 2026

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will consider several consent agenda items, including approving minutes, receiving an operations report, authorizing a MOU with Monterey One Water for the FOG Public Education Program, and adopting a resolution to add the Broadway Avenue Sewer Line Upgrade project to the capital program with a $115,000 appropriation from the General Fund.

• Approve minutes from October 14, 2025, regular meeting
• Receive operations report for October and November 2025
• Authorize MOU with Monterey One Water for FOG Public Education Program FY 2025-2026
• Adopt resolution amending capital program for Broadway Avenue Sewer Line Upgrade and appropriate $115,000

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will hold a regular meeting with a single business item: a discussion with artist Maria Schoettler regarding a Seaside Attractions/Business Guide. Other items include approval of minutes from November 14, 2025, and standard procedural items. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Business item: Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will consider appropriating $4 million in grant funding for the Broadway Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvement Project, acquiring land from Monterey Salinas Transit for a park, and adopting a revised Mayor's Youth Fund Policy. Consent items include approving over $6.5 million in checks, co-sponsorships for the MLK March and Youth Leadership Summit, and a contract increase for traffic calming on Sonoma Avenue. A council request to oppose off-shore drilling will also be discussed.

• $4M RSTP grant appropriation for Broadway Avenue Complete Streets Corridor Improvement Project
• Acquisition of land from MST for park in Campus Town Planning Area for $270,000
• Revised Mayor's Youth Fund Policy
• Increase of $73,000 for traffic calming construction contract on Sonoma Avenue
• Co-sponsorship and fee waiver of $6,401.75 for 2026 MLK Jr. March and Program

The council adopted a resolution authorizing $4,000,000 from the 2025 mid‑cycle RSTP grant for the Broadway Avenue Complete Streets corridor improvement. It also approved land acquisition from Monterey Salinas Transit for a new park, increased the Hilby Avenue traffic‑calming contract to exceed $73,000, and adopted the revised Mayor's Youth Fund policy. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, a $3,000 youth‑fund contribution, and canceling the Jan 1, 2026 regular council meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, checks, reports) – vote 5-0-0-0
• Authorized $4,000,000 appropriation for Broadway Avenue Complete Streets project – vote 5-0-0-0
• Increased Hilby Avenue traffic‑calming contract to exceed $73,000 for Sonoma Avenue – vote 4-1-0-0
• Authorized acquisition of land from Monterey Salinas Transit for park, $270,000 – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved Mayor's Youth Fund $3,000 contribution for tenant association holiday party – vote 5-0-0-0
• Adopted revised Mayor's Youth Fund policy – vote 5-0-0-0
• Adopted resolution canceling the Jan 1, 2026 regular council meeting – adopted
• Adopted resolution approving annual program compliance report for Measure X – adopted

General

The Seaside Homeless Commission will meet to introduce and discuss with City Manager Greg McDanel how the commission's mission can align with city development to help vulnerable residents. Commissioners will also award challenge coins to community and county partners for their efforts to address homelessness. They will continue developing an advocacy plan for support and resources related to homelessness challenges.

• Official introduction and discussion between City Manager Greg McDanel and the Homeless Commission
• Presentation and distribution of Seaside Homeless Commission Challenge Coins to community and county partners
• Continued development of an advocacy plan to address homelessness and related challenges
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 regular meeting

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time. The next regular meeting is set for January 6, 2026.

Planning Commission

The Seaside Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 10, 2025.

Environmental Commission

The Seaside Environmental Commission regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for December 22, 2025.

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will approve the purchase of sports lighting for Cutino Park and adopt the 2025 building codes. The meeting includes a public hearing on the ordinance and a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations for the Main Gate property.

• Approve sports lighting for Cutino Park ($62,741.18)
• Adopt 2025 building codes (Ordinance)
• Authorize $4M for Broadway Avenue Complete Streets project
• Declare vacancy on Planning Commission
• Approve $3,000 from Mayor's Youth Fund

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will approve the minutes from its October 15, 2025 meeting, discuss potential volunteer outreach opportunities for the 2025 holiday season, and receive a presentation of the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. Public comment is also scheduled, allowing up to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 regular meeting
• Discuss potential volunteer community outreach opportunities during the 2025 holiday season
• Presentation of the Community Safety Advisory Commission 2025‑2026 FY budget
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Review agenda and vote to add items after the 72‑hour posting deadline

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider two proposals: changing Contra Costa Street to one-way southbound between Broadway Avenue and the alley, and installing a blue curb (disabled parking) at 1111 Hamilton Avenue. The committee will also vote on approving minutes from its September 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Consider changing Contra Costa Street from two-way to one-way southbound between Broadway Avenue and the alley
• Consider installing a blue curb (disabled parking zone) at 1111 Hamilton Avenue
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 regular meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The November 17, 2025, regular meeting of the Seaside Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regularly scheduled meeting is December 15, 2025.

Art and History Commission

This is a special meeting of the Seaside Art and History Commission with limited business. The main agenda item is a discussion regarding the Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler. The commission will also consider approval of the October 14, 2025 minutes and receive commissioner reports. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Discussion of Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2025
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The November 12, 2025 regular meeting of the Seaside Planning Commission has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 26, 2025.

Seaside County Sanitation District

This regular meeting of the Seaside County Sanitation District, scheduled for November 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held December 9, 2025, at Seaside City Hall.

General

The Laguna Grande Regional Joint Powers Authority will meet to discuss the permitting process for a trail maintenance strategy and plans for its 50th anniversary celebration in 2026. The meeting will be held at the Seaside Council Chamber on November 10, 2025.

• Discussion on trail maintenance and vegetation strategy permitting
• Discussion on 50th anniversary commemorative plan for 2026
• Discussion on exercise equipment for seniors at Laguna Grande Park
• Approval of minutes from the August 11, 2025 regular meeting

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will consider approving amendments to construction contracts for the Campus Town project and demolition work, along with adopting the 2025 building codes. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss property negotiations and potential litigation.

• Approve amendment to construction contract with American Integrated Resources (up to $185,150)
• Approve amendment to professional services agreement with Harris & Associates (up to $135,650)
• Adopt 2025 building and fire code updates (Chapter 15 of Seaside Municipal Code)
• Closed session to discuss property negotiations at 1 McClure Way and Colonel Durham/7th Ave
• Closed session to discuss litigation with Landwatch and Center for Biological Diversity

The City Council/Successor Agency approved the consent agenda (4-0-0-1) and adopted several resolutions amending contracts and staff positions. It also passed the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Green Building, and Fire Codes (4-0-0-1). All actions were recorded as adopted without opposition.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted resolution reclassifying Administrative Assistant to Senior Administrative Assistant (Res #25-123)
• Adopted amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates up to $135,650 (Res #25-124)
• Adopted amendment to Construction Contract with American Integrated Resources up to $185,150 (Res #25-125)
• Adopted amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Kimley‑Horn up to $37,500 (Res #25-126)
• Passed first reading of ordinance updating 2025 California building codes (4-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from October 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved and filed city checks

General

The Seaside Homeless Commission will discuss and finalize a request for proposals (RFP) to allocate up to $15,000 from its FY 2025/2026 budget to nonprofit agencies operating food insecurity programs for homeless individuals and families. Commissioners will also review a proposal to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission for funding support, continue developing an advocacy plan on homelessness, and decide how to distribute challenge coins to recipients selected at a prior meeting.

• Finalize RFP process for allocating up to $15,000 to food insecurity programs serving homeless individuals and families
• Discuss process for distributing Seaside Homeless Commission Challenge Coins to selected recipients
• Finalize proposal to Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission seeking funding for a work plan project
• Continue development of an advocacy plan addressing homelessness and related community health and safety challenges

The commission approved a Request for Proposals to allocate up to $15,000 from the FY 2025/2026 budget to agencies serving homeless individuals and families with food insecurity. The RFP will open on Dec 1, 2025 and close on Jan 28, 2026, with proposals reviewed at the Feb 4, 2026 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0‑2 vote.

• Approved minutes for Oct 22, 2025 special meeting (4‑0‑0‑2)
• Passed invitation letter to challenge‑coin recipients for Dec 3, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑0‑2)
• Amended solar‑bench presentation to require pricing for optional features (4‑0‑0‑2)
• Approved $15,000 RFP for food‑insecurity programs (4‑0‑0‑2)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will discuss providing yard signs and plaques for project recipients. The body will also work to establish selection criteria for bi-annual business awards and a holiday lights contest.

• Discussion on yard signs for House of the Month and plaques for completed projects
• Establishment of criteria for bi-annual business awards
• Establishment of criteria for the holiday lights contest

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to vote on recommending Phase I implementation measures of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to the City Council. The body will also discuss project recommendations for the Neighborhood Improvement Commission and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Vote on Phase I implementation measures of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Vote on project recommendations to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

Homeless Commission

The Homeless Commission will review a proposal from Anabasis LLC to develop Permanent Supportive Housing via Project HomeKey. Commissioners will also discuss the allocation of donation funds for youth advocacy and holiday services.

• Presentation from Dean Sparks and Adam Conour on Project HomeKey proposal by Anabasis LLC
• Discussion on allocating donation funds for youth-focused homeless advocacy and holiday needs
• Discussion on awarding challenge coins to partners and stakeholders
• Development of a funding proposal for the Neighborhood Improvement Commission regarding the 2025-2026 work plan
• Review of commissioner guidance regarding resumes and employment references

The Homeless Commission approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It authorized two separate $5,000 holiday donation allocations to local youth‑focused and homeless services organizations, each passing with a 5‑0‑0‑1 vote. The commission also amended the list of 2025 Challenge Coin recipients and approved the creation of a subcommittee to develop a solar‑charging picnic table proposal.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (5-0-0-1)
• Allocated $5,000 holiday donations to Casa De Noche Buena, Stepping Stone, Bethel Baptist Church, MPUSD Family Resource Center, Community Partnership for Youth (5-0-0-1)
• Allocated $5,000 holiday donations to Salvation Army-Angel Giving Tree, Community Partnership for Youth, Bethel Baptist Church‑Gifts for Kids, CHS‑Safe Place Youth Shelter ($1,200), CHS‑Safe Passage ($800) (5-0-0-1)
• Amended Challenge Coin recipient list to add Adam Conour, Dean Sparks, Danny Bakewell Sr. & Jr., and All in Monterey (4-0-1-1)
• Approved formation of subcommittee (Commissioners Cunningham & Freeman) to prepare solar charging picnic table presentation (5-0-0-1)

Planning Commission

The October 22, 2025 regular meeting of the Seaside Planning Commission has been canceled. The only agenda item, a proposed amendment to the Campus Town Specific Plan regarding development review processes and submittal requirements, has been continued to December 10, 2025.

• Continued item: Specific Plan Amendment SPA-2025-002 — a resolution recommending City Council approve an amendment to the Campus Town Specific Plan modifying review processes and submittal requirements for development applications.

Traffic Advisory Committee

The October 21, 2025 regular meeting of the Seaside Traffic Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 18, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the allocation of funds from the Neighborhood Improvement Commission. The body will also consider recommendations for promotional items and a holiday lights contest.

• Presentation from Friends of Seaside Parks Association (FOSPA)
• Discussion on potential allocation of funds from the Neighborhood Improvement Commission
• Recommendations for swag to purchase for city event tabling
• Discussion on holiday lights contest and collaboration with Neighborhood Improvement Commission

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will approve a series of proclamations for Veterans Day and American Indian Heritage Month, as well as contracts for a new storm drain outfall structure and valve. The body will also discuss community grant applications and review a report on Seaside Car Week.

• Approve storm drain outfall structure contract with Coastal Fabrications, Inc. for $125,296.04
• Approve purchase of duckbill one-way valve from Leigh Valley Valve LLC for $82,071.88
• Approve donation of $3,000.00 from Mayor's Youth Fund to International School of Monterey
• Review and discuss 2025 Community Social Services Grant Applications
• Closed session to discuss real property negotiations for two parcels

The council adopted the consent agenda, approving meeting minutes, several proclamations, and an ESCA report. It adopted two resolutions authorizing a $125,296.04 storm drain outfall structure and an $82,071.88 duckbill valve purchase. The council approved a $3,000 donation from the Mayor's Youth Fund to the International School of Monterey. Finally, it approved $420,000 in grant funding for community social‑service organizations.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, proclamations and ESCA report (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-121 authorizing $125,296.04 storm drain outfall structure with 20% contingency
• Adopted Resolution #25-122 authorizing $82,071.88 duckbill one‑way valve purchase with 15% contingency
• Approved $3,000 donation from Mayor's Youth Fund to International School of Monterey (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $420,000 community social services grant allocations to 13 applicants (5-0-0-0)

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will meet to determine if it will provide information to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The body will also review minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Input request from Neighborhood Improvement Commission for Fiscal Year 26/27
• Approval of September 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will approve a $765,118.70 drawdown request for April through June 2025 expenditures and adopt a resolution awarding a $1 million annual On-Call General Engineering contract to three bidders. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes and the receipt of operational and FOG inspection reports.

• Approve April-June 2025 expenditures and $765,118.70 drawdown request
• Adopt resolution for 2025 On-Call General Engineering contract
• Award contract to The Don Chapin Co Inc., Monterey Peninsula Engineering, and Teichert & Son
• Approve minutes from September 9, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive September 2025 operations and quarterly FOG inspection reports

Art and History Commission

The Seaside Art and History Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss four business items, including a Neighborhood Improvement Project submission for FY26-27, a Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler, rescheduling the November meeting, and a proposed mural location for FY25-26. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, and commissioner reports.

• Neighborhood Improvement Project submission for FY26-27
• Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler
• Rescheduling the November 2025 Commission meeting
• Proposed mural location for FY25-26
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will receive an update on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 projects recommended to the City Council, debrief the September 27 neighborhood cleanup event, plan its annual strategic retreat for November 15, discuss the holiday lights contest with Parks and Recreation, and consider the selection process for the quarterly business award. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2 and public comment.

• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Debrief on the September 27 neighborhood cleanup event
• Receive update on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 projects recommended to City Council
• Review details for the annual strategic retreat on November 15, 2025
• Discuss holiday lights contest and potential collaboration with Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will approve on-call traffic engineering agreements worth $250,000 and amend a soil sampling agreement with Geosyntec Consultants for up to $43,100. The meeting also includes proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Seaside Stars program.

• Award on-call traffic engineering agreements ($250,000)
• Amend soil sampling agreement with Geosyntec Consultants (up to $43,100)
• Approve proclamation for Freedom from Workplace Bullying Week
• Approve proclamation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Approve Seaside Stars program proclamations

The council approved the consent agenda, which included several proclamations and two professional‑services resolutions. It adopted a $250,000 traffic engineering services agreement and a $43,100 amendment to a GeoSyntec soil‑sampling contract. The council denied a $3,000 request from the Mayor's Youth Fund for Seaside Middle School. No action was taken on the strategic plan quarterly update.

• Adopted resolution awarding $250,000 traffic engineering services contract (consent agenda vote 4-0-0-1)
• Adopted resolution amending GeoSyntec professional services agreement for up to $43,100 (consent agenda vote 4-0-0-1)
• Approved proclamations for Freedom from Workplace Bullying Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Disability Awareness Month, and Seaside Stars program (consent agenda vote 4-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2025 meeting (consent agenda vote 4-0-0-1)
• Denied Mayor's Youth Fund $3,000 request for Seaside Middle School (vote 2-2-0-1)
• No action taken on strategic plan quarterly update (informational only)

General

The October 1, 2025, regular meeting of the Homeless Commission has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to modify development application processes for the Campus Town Specific Plan. The body will also review a use permit for a residential addition and parking reduction.

• SPA-2025-002: Proposed amendment to Campus Town Specific Plan regarding development application review processes and submittal requirements
• UP-2025-008: Use permit request for 1372 Military Avenue to add 523 square feet of floor area and reduce required parking
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2025

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will discuss and provide feedback on proposed Phase I implementation measures for the City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. They will also receive an overview of the 2025-2026 City Council Strategic Plan and discuss potential project ideas to suggest to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission. The meeting includes the election of officers for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission
• Overview of the 2025-2026 City Council Strategic Plan
• Discuss and provide feedback on proposed Phase I implementation measures of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
• Discuss potential project ideas to suggest to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution approving the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Community Development Block Grant program for fiscal year 2024-2025. The council will also gather community feedback during a listening session on Seaside Car Week 2025. Consent items include approving minutes, a cash and investments report, several proclamations, two $3,000 youth fund contributions, a fee waiver for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, street closures, and a $31,500 professional services agreement to evaluate the city's fee collection process. The council will meet in closed session regarding existing litigation, including Landwatch and Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Seaside.

• Public hearing on FY2024-25 CDBG CAPER resolution
• Professional services agreement with Regional Government Services for fee collection evaluation ($31,500)
• Youth fund contributions of $3,000 each to Central Coast High School and Monterey Condors Club
• Street closures: Yosemite Street for Fire Dept open house (Oct 4), Broadway Ave for Seaside Stars event (Oct 11)
• Closed session on existing litigation: Landwatch and Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Seaside

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of proclamations, youth‑fund contributions, and event‑related street closures. It also adopted a professional services agreement to evaluate fee collection and approved the FY 2024‑25 Community Development Block Grant performance report. All actions were recorded with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved multiple proclamations (Hispanic Heritage Month, Stormwater Awareness Week, Fire Prevention Week, Disability Employment Awareness Month, Institution Week) (5‑0)
• Approved Yosemite Street closure for fire department open house on Oct 4 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Broadway Avenue closure for Seaside Stars unveiling on Oct 11 2025 (5‑0)
• Authorized professional services agreement with Regional Government Services up to $31,500 to evaluate fee collection (5‑0)
• Approved Mayor's Youth Fund contributions: $0 and $3,000 for youth programs (5‑0)
• Approved Delta Sigma Theta Sorority co‑sponsorship and fee waiver totaling $2,008.25 for 2026 events (5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2024‑25 CAPER report for the Community Development Block Grant program (5‑0)

Community Safety Advisory Commission

This meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and receive reports from commissioners and staff.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025 regular meeting

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will consider approving tandem parking at the Victory Toyota service center at 5 and 6 Heitzinger Plaza. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 19 and May 20, 2025 regular meetings. Public comment will be accepted on non-agenda items.

• Consider approval of tandem parking at 6 Heitzinger Plaza for Victory Toyota service center
• Approve minutes of August 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve minutes of May 20, 2025 regular meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss strategies to advocate for additional parks staff in the next Public Works Operation budget. Members will also review the 2025-2026 work plan and receive updates on park trails.

• Election of a Vice Chair for the Parks & Recreation Commission
• Staff update on trails at Lincoln Cunningham, Havana Soliz, Manzanita Stuart, and Laguna Grande Parks
• Discussion on advocating for additional staffing in the FY 2026–27 Public Works Operations budget
• Progress review of the FY 2025–26 Work Plan
• Discussion on purchasing additional swag for city events

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from the August 12, 2025, meeting and receive the operations report for August 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and staff updates.

• Approval of August 12, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Receipt of the August 2025 operations report

Art and History Commission

The Seaside Art and History Commission met on September 9, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The commission will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, review a proposed Seaside Attractions/Business Guide created with artist Maria Schoettler, and discuss two mural initiatives: an unveiling at the city birthday celebration and the FY25‑26 mural project.

• Approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler
• Murals unveiling at city birthday celebration
• FY25‑26 mural project

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving prior meeting minutes, city and successor agency checks, and several resolutions. Key actions are the approval of on‑call professional services contracts totaling $750,000, a $3,000 youth fund request from the Police Activities League, and a traffic safety measure on Plumás Avenue. The council will also adopt resolutions to dispose of surplus vehicles, award a retail advisory contract, and recognize September as National Mental and Substance‑Use Disorder Recovery Month.

• Approve on‑call civil engineering and surveying services contract for $250,000 and environmental planning and permitting services contract for $500,000
• Approve a $3,000 youth fund contribution request from the Seaside Police Activities League
• Adopt a resolution to dispose of surplus city vehicles and equipment
• Approve the Traffic Advisory Committee recommendation to install speed cushions between 1497 and 1509 Plumás Avenue
• Award a contract to Retail Strategies, Inc. for retail and commercial advisory services

The council approved its consent agenda, which included several resolutions. It adopted a $750,000 on‑call professional services agreement for civil engineering and environmental planning, and approved a $3,000 youth‑fund contribution. Additional actions included disposing surplus vehicles, authorizing a cost‑sharing MOU, installing speed cushions on Plumás Avenue, awarding a retail advisory contract, and adopting a proclamation for National Mental and Substance‑Use Recovery Month.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $3,000 youth fund contribution (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted resolution to dispose surplus city vehicles (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted $750,000 professional services contracts (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted cost‑sharing MOU for franchise collection planning (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted speed cushions on Plumás Avenue (5-0-0-0)
• Awarded retail advisory contract to Retail Strategies, LLC (5-0-0-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Mental and Substance‑Use Recovery Month (5-0-0-0)

General

The Homeless Commission will discuss the development of a fiscal year 2025-2026 work plan and an advocacy plan for community health and safety. The body will also consider forming subcommittees for challenge coin distribution and a partnership to address shopping cart theft.

• Discussion of advocacy plan for homelessness, community health, wellness, and safety
• Proposed partnership with Chamber of Commerce Representative Jim Vossen regarding shopping cart theft
• Discussion of FY 2025-2026 work plan projects and activities
• Proposed subcommittee for awarding challenge coins to partners and stakeholders
• Discussion of communication policy for commissioners and staff liaison team

The Homeless Commission approved the August 6, 2025 minutes and allowed Commissioner Ruffin to give his report early. It voted unanimously to form several subcommittees: one for youth and holiday donations, another for food and insecurity donations, a challenge‑coin subcommittee, and a subcommittee to work with the Chamber of Commerce on shopping‑cart theft. All motions passed with a 5‑0‑0‑1 vote.

• Allowed Commissioner Ruffin to give his report ahead of time (5-0-0-1)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2025 meeting (5-0-0-1)
• Created subcommittee for youth organization and holiday donations (5-0-0-1)
• Created subcommittee for youth focus and holiday donation including Commissioners Ruffin and Hughes (5-0-0-1)
• Created subcommittee to focus on food and insecurity donations (5-0-0-1)
• Created subcommittee to award challenge coins (5-0-0-1)
• Added Commissioner Freeman and Chair Strickland to the challenge‑coin subcommittee (5-0-0-1)
• Created subcommittee to engage with Chamber of Commerce rep Jim Vossen on shopping‑cart theft (5-0-0-1)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will approve minutes from the July 1 meeting, welcome new Commissioner Stephanie Spross, and choose the August and September House of the Month. It will also decide on a date for its 2025 Annual Strategic Retreat and approve the date and dumpster locations for the fall community clean‑up. Public comment is allowed for up to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from July 1, 2025
• Welcome Commissioner Stephanie Spross
• Select August & September House of the Month
• Set date for 2025 Annual Strategic Retreat
• Approve date and dumpster sites for fall community clean‑up

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will vote on an ordinance prohibiting aggressive solicitation in street medians and other public areas. The body is also deciding on budget transfers for pipeline repairs and various community grants and proclamations.

• Ordinance to prohibit aggressive solicitation in street medians and amend codes on vehicle occupancy and personal property storage
• Resolution to transfer $265,000.00 from storm drain projects to repair failed pipelines citywide
• Fee waiver of $506.25 for Narcotics Anonymous to use Laguna Grande Hall on March 28, 2026
• Mayor's Youth Fund contribution of $3,000.00 to Central Coast High School auto detailing program
• Closure of Contra Costa Street from Palm Avenue to Broadway Avenue for the Seaside Music Festival on October 4, 2025

The Seaside City Council approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including a fee waiver for Narcotics Anonymous and a $265,000 transfer for pipeline repairs. It also named a basketball court after E.J. Rowland and approved a $3,000 Youth Fund grant. The council unanimously adopted an ordinance amendment adding Chapter 9.05, which prohibits aggressive solicitation in street medians and revises parking regulations.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0-0)
• Approved fee waiver request for Narcotics Anonymous use of Laguna Grande Hall ($506.25)
• Adopted resolution transferring $265,000 from storm‑drain project to repair pipelines (Adopted Reso #25-108)
• Adopted resolution naming the Lincoln Cunningham Park basketball court after E.J. Rowland (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the municipal code, adding Chapter 9.05 and revising Chapters 9.20, 9.21, 10.32 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Mayor's Youth Fund contribution of $3,000 to Central Coast High School (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing use of city parking lot and closure of Contra Costa Street for Seaside Music Festival (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing investment in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (Adopted Reso #25-106)

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will meet to review previous minutes and receive reports. The meeting includes a presentation regarding the Seaside Youth Resource Center.

• Presentation on Seaside Youth Resource Center by Teen Center Supervisor Ted Black
• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2025 regular meeting

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will decide whether to approve speed cushions on Plumas Avenue between 1497 and 1509. The agenda also includes staff updates on traffic calming projects and parking lot striping conceptual plans.

• Approve speed cushions on Plumas Avenue between 1497 and 1509 Plumas Avenue
• Traffic calming projects update
• Parking lot striping conceptual plans

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hear a presentation from Friends of Seaside Parks and receive an update on trails at several parks. A key discussion will focus on strategies to advocate for additional parks staffing in the FY 2026-27 Public Works Operations budget. The Commission will also review its work plan progress and discuss purchasing promotional items for city events.

• Presentation from Friends of Seaside Parks Association
• Trail updates at Lincoln Cunningham, Havana Soliz, Manzanita Stuart, and Laguna Grande Parks
• Discussion on advocating for additional parks staff in FY 2026-27 Public Works Operations budget
• Review of FY 2025-26 Work Plan progress
• Discussion on purchasing swag for tabling at future city events

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will approve the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and receive the July 2025 operations report. The meeting is a regular session held in the City of Seaside Council Chamber.

• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025
• Receive July 2025 operations report
• Public comment period available
• Meeting held at City of Seaside Council Chamber
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will review an application to name the basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland and place a commemorative plaque for his father Earl Rowland, and will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also discuss a Seaside attractions/business guide with artist Maria Schoettler and finalize a request for proposal for the postcard program.

• Review application to name basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland with commemorative plaque for Earl Rowland
• Discuss Seaside attractions/business guide with artist Maria Schoettler
• Finalize request for proposal for the postcard program
• Approve minutes from June 10, 2025 meeting

C-JOBS

The regular meeting of the Commission on Jobs, Opportunities & Businesses scheduled for August 11, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

General

The Laguna Grande Regional Joint Powers Agency will receive an update on permitting for trail maintenance and vegetation strategy. The Board will also discuss a commemorative plan for the agency's 50th anniversary in 2026.

• Update on permitting process for Trail Maintenance and Vegetation Strategy
• Discussion on commemorative plan for 50th anniversary in 2026

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a new ordinance that sets security, operating standards, and zoning requirements for the storage or sale of firearms and ammunition. Other items include approvals of payroll checks, a construction contract for the Eucalyptus Road infiltration unit, and a $300,000 increase for police parking lot improvements. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations, and a closed‑session discussion of real‑property negotiations and ongoing litigation.

• Adopt ordinance amending municipal code titles 5 and 17 to establish firearms storage and sale requirements (second reading)
• Adopt resolution awarding JMS Cement Contractors up to $711,274 plus $106,691 contingency for Eucalyptus Road infiltration unit repair
• Adopt resolution increasing JMS Cement Contractors agreement by $300,000 for Police Department parking lot improvements, funded from capital reserves
• Approve mayor's $3,000 youth fund contribution to Seaside Raiders Youth Football
• Approve fee waiver of $1,046 for Seaside High School homecoming parade

The council approved a construction contract of up to $711,274 plus a $106,691 contingency for the Eucalyptus Road Infiltration Unit repair. It also approved a $300,000 increase to the JMS Cement Contractors agreement for police department parking lot improvements and a $300,000 transfer from capital reserves. Additional actions included adopting a firearms storage ordinance, a software licensing agreement with Placer.ai, and several other resolutions and consent agenda items.

• Adopted Resolution #25-101 awarding JMS Cement Contractors up to $711,274 plus $106,691 contingency for Eucalyptus Road Infiltration Unit repair (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution #25-105 increasing JMS Cement Contractors agreement by $300,000 for police parking lot improvements and authorizing $300,000 transfer from capital reserves (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2037 amending titles 5 and 17 to set security and zoning requirements for firearm storage and sale (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-102 authorizing a $27,250 software subscription agreement with Placer.ai (5-0-0-0)
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, checks, and a $3,000 youth football contribution (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-103 reclassifying the chief building officer to the compensation plan (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution #25-104 authorizing a joint exercise of powers agreement with the Seaside County Sanitation District (adopted)
• Approved a second reading of the ordinance adding Chapter 9.05 prohibiting aggressive solicitation and related code changes (5-0-0-0)

General

The Homeless Commission will receive an update on a proposed device charging station and storage lockers project and discuss strategies for future funding. Commissioners will also form a subcommittee to develop policy for awarding challenge coins to partners. The commission will review its fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and approve minutes from the June meeting.

• Update on collaborative proposal to Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission for device charging station and storage lockers
• Formation of subcommittee to develop policy for awarding challenge coins
• Review of Seaside Homeless Commission fiscal year 2025-2026 budget
• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2025 regular meeting

The Homeless Commission voted unanimously to add a Hope’s Closet presentation to the agenda and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. The commission also moved to table the formation of a subcommittee for awarding challenge coins until the September meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Added Hope’s Closet presentation to agenda – Approved (4-0-0-2)
• Approved minutes from June 4, 2025 regular meeting – Approved (4-0-0-2)
• Tabled formation of subcommittee for awarding challenge coins – Passed (4-0-0-2)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The scheduled regular meeting of the Neighborhood Improvement Commission on August 5, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The next regular meeting is set for September 2, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Seaside Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for August 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review an application to name a basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland and place a plaque honoring his father, Earl Rowland. The body will also discuss maintenance priorities at Cutino Park.

• Review application to name basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland
• Discuss maintenance priorities at Cutino Park
• Approval of June 16, 2025 minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will consider approving payments, contracts for media relations and demolition, and updates to the fee schedule. A public hearing is scheduled to introduce an ordinance on firearm storage requirements.

• Authorize contract with Perspecs for building and safety services (up to $200,000)
• Award construction contract for Fort Ord demolition Phase 1B (up to $2,585,707.95)
• Authorize on-call civil engineering agreements (up to $500,000 each)
• Adopt resolution modifying water allocation tables for Meals on Wheels
• Public hearing to introduce ordinance on firearm storage requirements

Community Safety Advisory Commission

This special meeting of the Community Safety Advisory Commission is largely procedural: it will consider approving the minutes from the June 18 regular meeting, hear reports from commissioners and staff, and allow public comment on non-agenda items. No substantive policy decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from June 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period for matters not on the agenda

Traffic Advisory Committee

The July 15, 2025, regular meeting of the Seaside Traffic Advisory Committee has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is August 19, 2025.

Laguna Grande JPA

The Laguna Grande Regular Meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to operate a food preparation and distribution facility. The body will also consider a request to reduce required parking for the site.

• Use Permit UP-2025-004 for Meals on Wheels of Monterey Peninsula at 1020 Auto Center Parkway
• Request for reduction to required parking at 1020 Auto Center Parkway
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2025

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board of Directors will meet to discuss a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Seaside. The board is also considering the adoption and certification of the updated 2025 Sewer System Management Plan.

• Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPEA) between the District and the City of Seaside
• Adoption and certification of the updated 2025 Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP)
• June 2025 operations report
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The regular meeting of the Seaside Environmental Committee scheduled for July 8, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2025.

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will review an application to name the basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland and to place a commemorative plaque honoring his father, Earl Rowland, and will forward a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also discuss the Seaside Attractions/Business Guide project with artist Maria Schoetler. Minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting will be approved, and a public comment period will be provided.

• Review application to name basketball court at Lincoln Cunningham Park after E.J. Rowland and add plaque for Earl Rowland
• Forward recommendation to City Council on the naming proposal
• Discuss Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoetler
• Approve minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

This regular meeting of the Seaside City Council and Successor Agency has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

General

The City of Seaside Homeless Commission regular meeting scheduled for July 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for August 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will select a house of the month for June and July and discuss tabling at upcoming community events. The body will also receive an update on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 projects recommended to the City Council.

• Select house of the month for June & July 2025
• Discuss tabling at 4th of July, Blues in the Park, and National Night Out
• Receive update on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 projects

Planning Commission

The Seaside Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 28, 2025, and consider two business items: a use permit for a community center at 1020 Auto Center Parkway and a zoning ordinance amendment to create a new classification for the sale of firearms and ammunition.

• Approval of May 28, 2025, minutes
• Use Permit UP-2025-004 for community center at 1020 Auto Center Parkway
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZOA-2025-001 for firearm sales classification

General

The Seaside City Council will consider a series of consent agenda items, including approvals of prior meeting minutes, fee waivers, and a youth fund request. It will adopt resolutions for a water allocation to a Lexus dealership expansion, a cooperative affordable‑housing agreement, and a $154,375 maintenance services contract for parks. The council will also vote on a $699,978.94 construction contract for the San Pablo Avenue traffic‑calming improvements project and adopt the FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program.

• Approve minutes from the June 10 and June 12, 2025 special meetings
• Approve a $3,000 youth fund contribution request from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
• Approve a fee waiver of $604.50 for Palenke Arts to use Laguna Grande Hall for a Dia de los Muertos event
• Adopt a resolution awarding a construction contract up to $699,978.94 (total project limit $910,000) for the San Pablo Avenue Traffic Calming Improvements
• Adopt a resolution approving the FY 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025‑2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program

The council approved the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, investment policy, capital improvement program, fee schedule, position control list, salary schedule, strategic plan, and reserve amounts with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote. It also adopted several resolutions including a $154,375 maintenance services agreement with Hope Services, a 0.081 acre‑feet water allocation to 1721 Del Monte Blvd, a cooperative affordable‑housing agreement on Darwin and Luzern Streets, a $29,995 professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services, and a $699,978.94 construction contract with Kraemer Engineering for San Pablo Avenue traffic calming, each passing 4‑0‑0‑1. The council approved the FY 2025‑2029 CDBG consolidated plan and FY 2025‑2026 action plan (3‑0‑1‑1) and cancelled the July 3, 2025 regular meeting (3‑1‑0‑1).

• Approved FY 2025‑26 operating budget and related policies (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted $154,375 one‑year maintenance services agreement with Hope Services (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted 0.081 acre‑feet per year water allocation to 1721 Del Monte Blvd (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted cooperative affordable‑housing agreement for parcels on Darwin St and Luzern St (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted $29,995 professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services for citywide fee study (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted $699,978.94 construction contract with Kraemer Engineering for San Pablo Ave traffic calming (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2029 CDBG consolidated plan and FY 2025‑2026 action plan (3-0-1-1)
• Cancelled July 3, 2025 regular council meeting (3-1-0-1)

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will convene to approve previous meeting minutes and review a proposed ordinance regarding the sales of firearms and ammunition. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall with a virtual option available.

• Review proposed ordinance regulating the sales of firearms and ammunition
• Approval of minutes from May 21, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period available before and during the meeting

Traffic Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the Seaside Traffic Advisory Committee scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 15, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to establish a prioritized list of work plan objectives for Fiscal Year 2025–2026. The commission will also welcome a new member and review minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting.

• Establishment of a priority list for FY 2025-26 work plan implementation
• Welcome of Commissioner Christy Pappas
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will hold a budget study session to receive a presentation on the draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget. The body will provide direction to staff regarding changes to be made before the budget is adopted.

• Draft Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget
• Capital Improvement Program
• Fee schedule
• Position control list
• Salary schedule and reserve amounts

The council voted to defer the Hilby Storm Drain Project, defer the Fab Lab Trailer Project, and reduce street transfers, resulting in total savings of $2.07 million. The motion was moved by Garcia-Arrazola, seconded by Pacheco, and passed with four yes votes and one member absent.

• Deferred Hilby Storm Drain Project, saving $200,000 (passed 4-0-0-1)
• Deferred Fab Lab Trailer Project, saving $370,000 (passed 4-0-0-1)
• Reduced street transfers, saving $1.5 million (passed 4-0-0-1)

Planning Commission

The Seaside Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for June 11, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for June 25, 2025.

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will approve the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting and receive the May 2025 operations report for information only. The board will then consider public comment and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2025‑2026 operating and capital budget. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive the May 2025 operations report (informational)
• Consider, take public comment, and adopt the FY 2025‑2026 operating and capital budget
• Public comment period (up to two minutes per speaker)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will hold a budget study session to review the draft fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget and related financial schedules. The body will also consider extending water allocations for a specific development project.

• Draft FY 2025-2026 operating budget, capital improvement program, and fee schedule review
• Extension of 180.6 acre feet of water and 45.83 acre feet of recycled water per year for KB Bakewell Seaside Venture II
• Proposed cancellation of the June 19, 2025, regular City Council meeting

The City Council/Successor Agency unanimously approved the consent agenda. It adopted Resolution #25-85 canceling the June 19, 2025 regular council meeting and Resolution #25-86 extending water and recycled‑water allocations for the KB Bakewell Seaside Venture II project. The council also confirmed to proceed with several park and infrastructure projects, including benches, ramps, a mural, and a tree giveaway program.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #25-85 canceling June 19, 2025 regular council meeting
• Adopted Resolution #25-86 extending water allocation for KB Bakewell Seaside Venture II
• Approved Annual Tree Giveaway Program ($5,000)
• Approved six benches at parks ($27,000)
• Approved two wheelchair‑accessibility ramps for benches ($4,000)
• Approved five wraps on electric boxes ($8,500)
• Approved one mural ($15,000)

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will discuss several items including a postcard program, a collaboration with artist Maria Schoettler on a Seaside attractions guide, the Blue Seahorse installation, and a presentation on the Fremont Blvd mural by the Arts Council for Monterey. They will also approve minutes from May 13, 2025. No final decisions are expected; all items are for discussion only.

• Review and discuss postcard program
• Seaside Attractions/Business Guide with artist Maria Schoettler
• Discuss Blue Seahorse installation
• Arts Council for Monterey Fremont Blvd mural presentation
• Approval of May 13, 2025, minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a budget amendment for security services. The body will also hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant program and consider adopting a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

• Construction contract for Police Department parking lot improvements not to exceed $1,148,140.50
• Three professional services agreements for landscape architecture at $500,000.00 each
• Budget amendment of $54,004.03 for Condor Security of America monitoring services
• Contractual 4.14% increase in GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. collection rates effective July 1, 2025
• Public hearing on FY 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan for CDBG

The council approved its consent agenda and a series of contracts and budget amendments, including a $54,004.03 security monitoring amendment and a $1.15 million construction contract for the police department parking lot. It also approved a 4.14% increase in solid‑waste rates and adopted the FY 2025‑2029 Community Development Block Grant consolidated plan. The most notable action was the adoption of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $54,004.03 budget amendment for Condor Security monitoring (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted construction contract to JMS Cement Contractors up to $1,148,140.50 for police parking lot (no vote recorded)
• Adopted amendment to NCE, Inc. professional services agreement adding $37,000 (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted 4.14% solid‑waste, recycling and organics rate increase (4-1-0-0)
• Approved draft FY 2025‑2029 CDBG consolidated plan (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted amendment to Wallace Group agreement for additional construction management services up to $20,000 (5-0-0-0)

General

The Seaside Homeless Commission meeting will consider changing its name. Commissioners will also explore designs for name tags and a challenge coin to support community engagement. The meeting will approve the minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting. Public comment will be offered for up to three minutes per speaker.

• Discuss feasibility of changing the name of the Seaside Homeless Commission
• Discuss process of designing and approving name tags for commissioners and staff and creating a challenge coin
• Approve minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comment period (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Roll call of commission members

The commission approved the May 7 minutes and adopted a new name, "Seaside Homelessness Solution Advocacy Commission." It also approved the purchase of brushed‑silver name tags and $500 worth of challenge coins. Finally, the commission delegated vendor selection for the coins and tags to a subcommittee.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (5-0-0-1)
• Approved name change to Seaside Homelessness Solution Advocacy Commission (5-0-0-1)
• Approved purchase of brushed‑silver rectangular name tags (5-0-0-1)
• Approved purchase of challenge coins within $500 budget (5-0-0-1)
• Delegated vendor selection for name tags and challenge coins to subcommittee (5-0-0-1)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will discuss the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and the feasibility of emergency supply boxes. The body will also review and finalize project recommendations for Fiscal Year 25/26 and discuss potential projects for FY 26/27.

• Discussion on Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program
• Feasibility discussion for Emergency Supply Box program
• Review of final project recommendations for Fiscal Year 25/26
• Discussion of potential project ideas for Fiscal Year 26/27

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Use Permit and Architectural Review for a two-phase expansion of Chartwell School at 2511-2700 Numa Watson Road. Staff recommends certifying an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, adopting a mitigation monitoring program, and approving the project.

• Public hearing on Use Permit UP-2023-012 and Architectural Review AR-2023-023 for Chartwell School expansion
• Certification of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
• Project located at 2511-2700 Numa Watson Road in the Public/Institutional (PI) zoning district
• Recommendation to approve two-phase expansion including architectural design, landscaping, and lighting

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will receive presentations on fire department outreach and family support programs. The commission will also review updates to its annual work plan assignments.

• Presentation on Seaside Fire Department community outreach programs by Rosalinda Barrios
• Presentation on Family and Community Support Programs by Derrick Elder
• Update on annual work plan assignments
• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 special meeting

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will discuss its fiscal year 2024/2025 work plan and consider forwarding a recommendation to the City Council for approval. No other business items are on the agenda. The meeting is open for public comment in person or via Zoom.

• Review and discuss FY 2024/2025 work plan; staff directed to forward recommendation to City Council if approved

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes, receive an update on Municipal Code Section 2.28, and review the 2025‑2026 work plan. The commission will also discuss a potential indoor facility as part of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan project.

• Discussion on a potential Parks and Recreation Master Plan project – indoor facility development
• Update on Seaside Municipal Code Section 2.28 Recreation and Park Commission
• Review and discuss the 2025/2026 work plan
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will hold public hearings on second readings of two ordinances: one designating fire hazard severity zones and another modifying short-term rental tax allocation. It will also receive a presentation on the proposed Homekey+ housing project at 1875 Fremont Boulevard, consider extending the Grand Hyatt Seaside Resort Hotel construction loan closing date to July 31, and act on a consent agenda including $326,835.66 for playground equipment at Lincoln Cunningham Park and multiple youth fund contributions.

• Second reading of an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones (Chapter 15.04, roll call vote)
• Second reading of an ordinance modifying procedures for allocating transient occupancy tax from short-term rentals (Chapter 3.24)
• Presentation on proposed Homekey+ project at 1875 Fremont Boulevard for supportive housing
• Purchase of playground equipment for Lincoln Cunningham Park not to exceed $326,835.66
• Extension of hotel construction loan closing date for Grand Hyatt Seaside Resort Hotel to July 31, 2025

The council approved Council Member Burks' virtual participation via Zoom. It adopted Ordinance #2035 designating fire‑hazard severity zones and Ordinance #2036 changing the allocation of transient occupancy tax revenue. The council also approved a schedule‑of‑performance extension for the Grand Hyatt Seaside resort hotel loan.

• Approved virtual participation for Council Member Burks via Zoom (4-0-1-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2035 designating fire‑hazard severity zones (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #2036 modifying short‑term rental tax allocation (3-2-0-0)
• Approved request to extend Grand Hyatt hotel loan schedule to July 31, 2025 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes from Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1 (approved)
• Approved proclamations for World Bee Day and National Public Works Week (approved)
• Approved Mayor's Youth Fund contributions of $3,000 each to three programs (approved)
• Approved fee waiver for Sarangsam Prison Ministry for annual music festival (approved)

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to consider consent agenda items including approval of October 2024–March 2025 expenditures and a drawdown request of $680,061.30. The board will also approve minutes from April 8, 2025, and receive the operations report for April 2025. No other major actions are scheduled.

• Approve expenditures for October 2024–March 2025 and a drawdown request of $680,061.30
• Approve minutes from April 8, 2025, regular meeting
• Receive Seaside County Sanitation District operations report for April 2025

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will meet to review and discuss a post card program. The body will also approve minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting.

• Review and discussion of post card program
• Approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes

General

The Homeless Commission will discuss a collaborative partnership with the City's Neighborhood Improvement Commission to seek funding for a future work plan project. The commission will also approve minutes from its April 2, 2025 regular meeting.

• Discuss proposal to seek funding from the Neighborhood Improvement Commission for a future Homeless Commission work plan project
• Approve minutes from April 2, 2025 regular meeting

The Homeless Commission approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. It accepted a Yosemite solar‑powered picnic table from Sunny Cal Solar for $6,999.00, letting the Neighborhood Improvement Commission choose the color. The commission also approved purchasing one 3x3 locker set and one 3x2 locker set from Lockers.com and adopted a locker access agreement with minor revisions for contact information.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0-0)
• Accepted Yosemite solar‑powered picnic table from Sunny Cal Solar for $6,999.00, NIC to select color (6-0-0-0)
• Approved purchase of one 3x3 locker set and one 3x2 locker set from Lockers.com (6-0-0-0)
• Approved locker access agreement with minor revisions to add phone and emergency contact info (6-0-0-0)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will select the House of the Month for April and May, debrief on the April 26 neighborhood cleanup event, and receive an update on Fiscal Year 24/25 recommended projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Select House of the Month for April and May
• Debrief on the neighborhood cleanup event held April 26, 2025
• Receive update on Fiscal Year 24/25 recommended projects
• Approve minutes from March 13, 2025

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances and resolutions, including a proposal to prohibit firearm and ammunition sales within the West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan. The council will also consider a second reading of an ordinance updating municipal code chapters, including increased council compensation, and first readings on fire hazard severity zones and short-term rental transient occupancy tax allocation procedures. Among consent items are three $300,000 professional services agreements for architecture/structural engineering and a $200,000 budget amendment for ADA curb ramp construction.

• Resolution to amend West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan to prohibit firearm and ammunition sales
• Three on-call professional services agreements at $300,000 each for architecture/structural engineering (Andrew Goodwin Designs, Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects, Omni Design)
• Budget amendment of $200,000 in Measure X funds for ADA curb ramp project, total budget not to exceed $540,000
• First reading of ordinance modifying procedures for allocating Transient Occupancy Tax from short-term rentals
• Resolution to establish a program for allocating water to small commercial projects

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including a proclamation for National Poppy Day, a fee waiver for a mobile stage, a $200,000 budget amendment for ADA curb ramps, an amendment to municipal code chapter 2.14, a compensation increase for the mayor and council, a fire‑hazard zone designation reading, and a prohibition on firearms sales in the West Broadway Urban Village. It also adopted a water‑allocation program for small commercial projects.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing May 23, 2025 as National Poppy Day (approved)
• Approved fee waiver for Village Project Inc. mobile stage use (approved)
• Adopted budget amendment of $200,000 Measure X funds for ADA curb ramp project (adopted Res #25-64)
• Adopted ordinance amending chapter 2.14 of the municipal code (5-0-0-0)
• Approved increase of mayor and council compensation to $2,400/month plus $300 vehicle stipend (4-1-0-0)
• Approved first reading of fire‑hazard severity zones designation (5-0-0-0)
• Adopted resolution amending West Broadway Urban Village plan to prohibit firearms and ammunition sales (5-0-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will decide on a variance for a 23-foot-tall protective netting structure at 2315 Cypress Lane and consider an amendment to the West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan to prohibit firearm and ammunition sales within the district. Commissioners will also receive a staff update on zoning ordinance process changes. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 26, 2025.

• Variance V-2025-001: Stephen Snodgrass requests a height exception to build a 23-foot accessory netting structure at 2315 Cypress Lane.
• Specific Plan Amendment SPA-2025-001: Proposed ban on firearm and ammunition sales in the West Broadway Urban Village.
• Staff report on zoning ordinance process changes.
• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Seaside Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next scheduled meeting is May 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will conduct a second reading on an ordinance to amend Chapter 13.24 of the Municipal Code that changes procedures for allocating water to development projects. The Council will also take the first reading on a Title 2 amendment updating board and commission sections and increasing City Council compensation. Additional actions include adopting several proclamations, approving youth fund contributions, and authorizing contracts for the farmers market and data‑collection services.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 13.24 water allocation procedures (public hearing)
• First reading of Title 2 amendment ordinance updating boards, commissions, and council compensation
• Approve Mayor's Youth Fund contributions: $3,000 to Seaside Middle School History Day and $1,500 to Monterey LULAC 2895
• Authorize $34,800‑per‑year agreement with Everyone's Harvest for year‑round certified farmers market
• Authorize $49,958 contract with NCE, Inc. for public works infrastructure asset data collection services

The council approved the consent agenda items, adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 13.24 to standardize water allocation for development projects, and approved the first reading of Title 2 amendments that set a $2,400/month mayor stipend and a $300/month car allowance. It also authorized several contracts and resolutions, including a $215,254 amendment to the Campus Town demolition PSA and a $49,958 public‑works data‑collection contract.

• Adopted consent agenda items (proclamations, youth fund contributions, fee waiver, ESCA, etc.) – vote 5-0-0-0
• Adopted Ordinance amending Chapter 13.24 to standardize water allocation – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved first reading of Title 2 amendments to boards and commissions – vote 5-0-0-0
• Approved first reading of compensation amendment establishing mayor stipend $2,400/month and car allowance $300/month – vote 4-1-0-0
• Approved use of current police equipment under AB 481 – vote 5-0-0-0
• Authorized amendment of PSA with Harris & Associates for Campus Town Phase 1 demolition, adding $215,254 – vote 5-0-0-0
• Adopted resolution awarding $49,958 contract to NCE, Inc. for public‑works infrastructure asset data collection
• Adopted resolution to close Del Monte Avenue for Classic Porsche event on Aug 11 2025

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Seaside Community Safety Advisory Commission is holding a special meeting with one main business item: an update on annual work plan assignments. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the March 19, 2025 special meeting. Other agenda items are procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment, reports).

• Annual work plan assignments update
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 special meeting

Laguna Grande JPA

The Board will receive an update on the permitting process for implementing the Trail Maintenance and Vegetation Strategy. No action is recommended beyond receiving the update.

• Update on permitting process for trail maintenance and vegetation strategy

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting and receive the March 2025 operations report for information. They will also receive a presentation updating the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management Program. No other actions are scheduled. A public comment period is provided for up to two minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Seaside County Sanitation District operations report for March 2025
• Receive presentation on the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Management Program
• Public comment period (up to two minutes per speaker)

Art and History Commission

The Art and History Commission will consider several public art projects, including selecting a finalist for a preschool mural and finalists for a utility box project. They will also vote on additional mural designs for the Oldemeyer Center lobby and review a post card program. Approval of the March 11, 2025 minutes is on the agenda.

• Select finalist for preschool mural
• Select finalists for utility box project
• Approve additional mural designs for Oldemeyer Center lobby
• Review and discuss post card program

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for the CDBG program and conduct a first reading of an ordinance to modify water allocation procedures for development projects. Other business includes awarding a $446,046 construction contract for Hilby Avenue traffic calming, adopting a code of conduct for boards and commissions, and authorizing a $266,872 salary for the City Attorney. Consent items cover fee waivers, leases, and event approvals.

• Public hearing on 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice for CDBG program
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 13.24 (water allocation for development projects)
• Awarding construction contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for Hilby Avenue Traffic Calming Improvements ($446,046)
• Adopting Code of Conduct for City of Seaside Boards and Commissions
• Approving lease agreement with Stepping Stone Outreach Inc. for 962 Hilby Avenue

The council approved the consent agenda and several resolutions, including an Arbor Day proclamation and a fee waiver. It adopted the 2025‑2029 fair‑housing impediments analysis for the CDBG program and gave first‑reading approval to amend water‑allocation procedures. The board also adopted a code of conduct for all city boards and commissions and awarded a $446,046 contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for the Hilby Avenue traffic‑calming project. Additionally, it approved water‑allocation programs for residential infill and ADUs and increased the City Attorney’s salary to $266,872.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted 2025‑2029 fair‑housing impediments analysis for CDBG (4-0-0-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending water‑allocation procedures (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted code of conduct for city boards and commissions (4-0-0-1)
• Awarded construction contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for Hilby Ave traffic‑calming, up to $446,046 (3-1-0-1)
• Approved water‑allocation programs for residential infill projects and ADUs (3-0-0-2)
• Increased City Attorney salary to $266,872 (3-0-0-2)
• Adopted resolution recognizing Arbor Day (part of consent agenda)

General

The Seaside Homeless Commission will meet to review its 2024/2025 work plan and discuss internal procedures, including tracking motions and changing the commission's name. The meeting will also include a presentation from the executive director of Breakthrough for Men.

• Review Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Homeless Commission Work Plan
• Discuss creation of agendaized items housekeeping list for tracking tabled motions
• Discuss feasibility of changing the name of the Seaside Homeless Commission
• Discuss process of designing name tags and a challenge coin
• Discuss development of collaborative partnership with Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The commission approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the FY 2025‑26 work plan. It authorized a scorecard to track agenda items, created several subcommittees for name‑tags, lockers, and an advocacy plan, and postponed a commission name change to the June meeting. All actions passed with a 4‑0‑0‑1 vote.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (4-0-0-1)
• Authorized Chair to develop agenda‑item scorecard (4-0-0-1)
• Created follow‑up list to monitor items (4-0-0-1)
• Tabled commission name‑change discussion to June meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved subcommittee to design name tags and challenge coin (4-0-0-1)
• Approved subcommittee to select lockers ($2,000) and solar charging station (up to $7,000) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved subcommittee for advocacy plan (Vice chair Mugan & Commissioner Ruffin) (4-0-0-1)
• Accepted FY 2025‑26 Homeless Commission work plan (4-0-0-1)

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will discuss operational items including commissioner jackets and project plaques. The body will review a draft work plan and proposed projects to make final recommendations to the City Council.

• Review of proposed projects and draft work plan for City Council recommendations
• Discussion on the possible loss of TOT funds allocated to the Commission
• Assignment of clean up site locations to commissioners
• Discussion on using the city's marketing company to create a video for completed projects and vacancies
• Discussion on providing plaques for completed projects

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an architectural review application for a permitted multifamily use at 4386 and 4387 Parker Flats Cut Off Road. The review covers architectural design, landscaping, and lighting. Other agenda items include approval of minutes from February 26, 2025, and routine reports from commissioners and staff.

• Architectural Review Application AR-2024-010 for multifamily development at 4386-4387 Parker Flats Cut Off Road (APN 031-152-012) in the High Density Residential (RH) zone

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will consider adopting mid-year budget adjustments for fiscal year 2024-2025 and receive a report on firearms sales at a retail location in the city. Other business includes reports on council stipends, short-term rental funding, and SNIP bus service funding. The consent agenda features a $235,482 contract for building safety services and an agreement with HomeAway to collect transient occupancy tax on short-term rentals.

• Mid-year budget adjustments for FY 2024-2025
• Report and direction on firearms sales in a retail location
• Resolution authorizing $235,482.09 amendment to West Coast Code Consultants for building safety services
• Resolution authorizing a tax collection agreement with HomeAway.com for short-term rental occupancy tax
• Closed-session negotiations on Campus Town property (bounded by Highway 1, 1st Ave, 7th Ave, etc.) and 956/962 Hilby Avenue

The council voted 4-1 to raise the city council members' stipend to $2,400 per month and to give the mayor a $300 monthly car allowance. They also approved $20,000 funding for the SNIP bus clinics. The council adopted several resolutions, including authorizing a collection agreement with HomeAway.com for short‑term rental taxes, amending a professional services contract with West Coast Code Consultants for $235,482.09, and accepting the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element progress reports. The consent agenda items and the mid‑year financial report with FY 2024‑25 budget changes were approved unanimously.

• Approved council stipends increase to $2,400 and mayor car allowance $300 (4-1)
• Approved $20,000 funding for SNIP bus clinics (5-0)
• Authorized collection agreement with HomeAway.com for transient occupancy tax (5-0)
• Amended professional services agreement with West Coast Code Consultants for $235,482.09 (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Accepted 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, cash report, commission appointments) (5-0)
• Adopted mid‑year financial report and FY 2024‑25 budget changes (5-0)

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting with a single business item: an update on annual work plan assignments. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items such as public comment, approval of prior minutes, and commissioner/staff reports.

• Annual Work Plan Assignments Update (discussion only)

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will discuss several curb installation proposals at specific addresses and consider an additional driveway approach. It will also review the Fiscal Year 2024/2025 work plan and direct staff to send a recommendation to the City Council. A staff update on revisions to the Seaside County Sanitation District Code titles will be presented.

• Consider installation of red curb at 1238 Wanda Avenue
• Consider installation of red curb at 1538 Hilby Avenue
• Consider installation of blue curb at 1679 Soto Street
• Consider additional driveway approach at 1496 Judson Street
• Review FY 2024/2025 work plan and forward recommendation to City Council

General

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will vote on the Business of the Quarter and the House of the Month for February. It will also discuss providing plaques for NIC completed projects and give direction on retreat‑identified projects. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and public comment.

• Select the Business of the Quarter
• Select the House of the Month for February
• Discuss plaques for NIC completed projects
• Review retreat projects and set next steps

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District board will discuss a request from the City of Seaside to amend the district's code to allow weighted voting. The consent agenda includes adoption of a resolution approving a $15,788.50 change order with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for the Broadway Avenue Terrace Street Sewer Main Repair Project. Also on consent: approval of February meeting minutes, operations report, and FY 2024 annual financial report.

• Discuss City of Seaside's request to amend SCSD code for weighted voting
• Approve $15,788.50 change order for Broadway Avenue Terrace Street Sewer Main Repair Project
• Receive and accept FY 2024 annual financial report
• Receive operations report for February 2025
• Approve minutes from February 11, 2025 regular meeting

Art and History Commission

The Seaside Art and History Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on remaining project ideas for the current fiscal year. The commission will also review past, current, and future agenda items. No specific funding amounts or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of remaining project ideas for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Review and discussion of past, current, and future agenda items
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council will consider awarding a construction agreement for ADA curb ramps and a professional services agreement for project management. The body will also review a municipal code ordinance and several community event sponsorships.

• Construction agreement to JMS Cement Contractors Inc. for ADA curb ramps not to exceed $224,000 (total project cost $244,000)
• Professional services agreement with Wallace Group for ADA project management not to exceed $94,639
• Co-sponsorship of Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration at Laguna Grande Park and City Hall Lawn for $4,949
• Co-sponsorship of Earth Day Celebration and EV Test Drive/Demo Fair for $3,421
• Ordinance amending Title 2 of the Seaside Municipal Code to correct typos and definitions

Homeless Commission

The Seaside Homeless Commission will consider changing its name, discuss collaborating with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission, and review its current work plan to develop next fiscal year's plan. The meeting also includes approval of February minutes and public comment.

• Discuss feasibility of renaming the Seaside Homeless Commission
• Explore partnership with the Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission
• Review FY 2024/2025 work plan and identify changes for FY 2025/2026
• Approve minutes from February 5, 2025 regular meeting

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will meet to identify locations for the April 26, 2025 spring cleanup and conduct a study session on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 work plan.

• Identify dumpster locations for April 26, 2025 spring cleanup
• Study session on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 work plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a use permit application to add cannabis cultivation to a property on Fremont Boulevard. This request is associated with an existing cannabis microbusiness operating nearby.

• Use Permit UP-2025-001: Request to add cannabis cultivation at 1717C Fremont Boulevard
• Review of existing cannabis microbusiness (dba Seaside Green) at 1717B Fremont Blvd

General

The Neighborhood Improvement Commission will hold a special meeting to set dates for the Dumpster Spring Clean-Up, discuss agenda items for a March retreat, and consider filling vacant seats on the commission. They will also review area assignments for the House of the Month program and requirements for the 'Brick and Mortar' project. The meeting is procedural with no financial decisions.

• Set dates for the Dumpster Spring Clean-Up
• Discuss agenda items for the March 1, 2025 commission retreat
• Discussion regarding filling vacant seats on the commission
• Area assignment review for House of the Month
• Review 'Brick and Mortar' project requirements

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

This special meeting is a strategic planning study session, with no voting items or public hearings on the agenda. The council will discuss long-term goals and priorities in a workshop format.

• Strategic planning study session (no decisions or public hearings)

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The City Council and Successor Agency will discuss potential uses for additional water allocation and amendments to the Sanctuary City resolution. The body is also deciding on several maintenance contracts, facility renovations, and property transfers.

• Reduction of loan principal between Seaside Municipal Water System and the City by $5,674,017.14
• Maintenance contracts for traffic signals and streetlights with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC and St. Francis Electric, LLC up to $1,000,000.00
• Construction contract for Fire Station No. 1 kitchen renovation to Synergy Builders, Inc. not to exceed $448,385.00
• On-call property clean-up services amendment with California Premier Restoration not to exceed $146,717.26
• Proposed ordinance amending Title 2 of the Seaside Municipal Code to correct typos and definitions

Community Safety Advisory Commission

The Community Safety Advisory Commission meets for a special meeting. They will discuss annual work plan assignments, receive a presentation on AB 481 military equipment, and review and discuss a grant obtained by King City for a community security camera program. No votes are scheduled on these agenda items.

• 2024-2025 Annual Work Plan Assignments Update
• Presentation of AB 481 Military Equipment
• Review and discuss grant obtained by King City for community security camera program

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will elect officers for 2025 and consider directing staff to draft an ordinance amending Titles 1, 4, and 5 of the district code. The proposed changes strengthen enforcement of the Fats, Oils & Grease program, set sewer capacity fees for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs (JADUs), add an appeals process for fee assessments, and update outdated code references. The board will also receive the January 2025 operations report for information only.

• Election of board officers for 2025
• Direction to draft ordinance revising Titles 1, 4, and 5 of the Seaside County Sanitation District Code
• Strengthening enforcement of the Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) program
• Setting sewer capacity fees for ADUs and JADUs
• Adding an appeals process for fee assessments

Art and History Commission

The Commission will review the work plan for 2025-2026 and discuss remaining projects for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also discuss project ideas for the Neighborhood Improvement Commission for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• 2025-2026 Work Plan
• Remaining projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Project ideas for Neighborhood Improvement Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Approval of January 11, 2025 minutes

Water Allocation Committee

The Seaside Water Allocation Committee will consider Application WAC‑2024‑001, in which Choates Property Management LLC seeks 0.454 acre‑feet of water for a change of use from retail to an event center at 510 Broadway Avenue. The request is for a site within the West Broadway Urban Village Specific Plan area and is classified as CEQA‑exempt (Class 3). The committee will also hold a public comment period and address routine staff communications.

• Application WAC‑2024‑001: 0.454 acre‑feet water request for event center at 510 Broadway Ave
• Change of use from retail to event center in MX zone of West Broadway Urban Village
• CEQA Class 3 exemption cited for the project

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council will consider awarding a construction contract for the demolition of the Campus Town Phase 1B site and modifying water permit fees for accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes updates on crime statistics and financial reports.

• Award construction contract for Campus Town Phase 1B demolition ($1,326,129)
• Cancel Seaside Municipal Water System to Marina Coast Water District project ($304,817)
• Modify water permit fees for accessory dwelling units to no charge
• Approve ADA curb ramp improvement project ($340,000)
• Approve application for BUILD grant funds for Broadway Avenue Complete Street improvements

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The Seaside City Council and Successor Agency will hold a special meeting to adopt resolutions appointing a City Manager and an Interim City Manager, including approving the City Manager's employment agreement. A closed session will be held to consider public employment matters under Government Code Section 54957. Public comment can be submitted by email before the meeting or spoken during the meeting. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025.

• Adopt resolution approving City Manager employment agreement and appointment
• Adopt resolution appointing Interim City Manager
• Closed session to consider public employment matters (Gov. Code §54957)
• Public comment period before and during the meeting

Homeless Commission

The Seaside Homeless Commission will elect new officers, consider changing its name, and explore a partnership with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission. They will develop an advocacy plan to address homelessness impacts and select a representative for the Lead Me Home summit on April 17, 2025.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on changing the Commission's name
• Exploring collaborative partnership with Neighborhood Improvement Commission for funding support
• Developing an advocacy plan for homelessness-related health, wellness, and safety challenges
• Reviewing the Lead Me Home 5 Year Plan Update and selecting a representative for the April summit

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025, has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is also noted as March 4, 2025 (likely a typo). No business will be conducted.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Seaside Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to nominate and elect a new chair and vice chair, discuss project ideas for potential allocation of funds from the Neighborhood Improvement Commission in fiscal year 2025/2026, and consider text amendments to Chapter 2.28 of the Seaside Municipal Code regarding the Recreation and Park Commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and submission of Form 700.

• Nomination and election of new chair and vice chair
• Discussion of project ideas for potential allocation of Neighborhood Improvement Commission funds in FY 2025/2026
• Consideration of text amendments to Chapter 2.28 of Seaside Municipal Code
• Approval of November 18 and December 16, 2024 minutes
• Submission of Form 700

General

The Seaside Homeless Commission will receive a presentation from District 4 Supervisor Wendy Root on the 2025 Lead Me Home Summit and the city’s 5‑year Lead Me Home Plan. Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair, approve a schedule change for regular meetings, and discuss a partnership with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission. They will also review proposals and vote on allocating up to $15,000 from the Food Insecurity program to support feeding low‑income and unhoused residents. Minutes from the November 18, 2024 special meeting will be approved.

• Presentation by District 4 Supervisor Wendy Root on the Lead Me Home Plan
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Homeless Commission
• Change regular meeting schedule to the 1st Wednesday of each month
• Review and vote on up to $15,000 Food Insecurity program allocations
• Discuss collaborative partnership with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Seaside Traffic Advisory Committee will discuss a proposal to install a red curb at 1092 Wanda Avenue. Members may vote on adding the item to the agenda if it was submitted after the posting deadline. Public comment is allowed on any topic not on the agenda, and staff will provide updates before adjournment.

• Consider installation of red curb at 1092 Wanda Avenue

City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside

The council will vote on a $742,800 contract amendment for a playground and amenities at Lincoln Cunningham Park as part of the Arterial Trail Project, raising the total project cost to $1,886,862.95. Other business includes approving a $614,032.50 hot spot pavement repair project, a $307,312.10 payment to MCSIG for insurance, and a public hearing on the CDBG Annual Action Plan amendment. Consent items cover youth fund grants, fee waivers, and on-call construction contracts.

• Playground addition at Lincoln Cunningham Park (Phase 1 Arterial Trail) – $742,800 contract amendment, total $1,886,862.95
• 2024 Hot Spot Pavement Repair Project – award to JV Lucas Paving Inc. for $614,032.50
• Payment of $307,312.10 to MCSIG (Municipalities Colleges Schools Insurance Group)
• Campus Town Specific Plan Final Map Phase 1 and Subdivision Improvement Agreement approval
• Public hearing on First Substantial Amendment to FY2024-2025 CDBG Annual Action Plan

Seaside County Sanitation District

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board will consider directing staff to draft ordinances revising Titles 1, 4, and 5 of the District Code to strengthen the Fats Oils & Grease program, set sewer capacity fees for ADUs and JADUs, add an appeals process for fee assessments, and update outdated references. The board will also receive the December 2024 operations report for information only. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as public comment and staff reports.

• Direct staff to draft ordinances revising Titles 1, 4, and 5 of the Seaside County Sanitation District Code
• Changes include bolstering Fats Oils & Grease (FOG) program enforcement
• Setting sewer capacity fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs (JADUs)
• Adding an appeals process for fee assessments and updating uniform code references
• Receive and accept December 2024 operations report

Art and History Commission

At this special meeting, the Commission will nominate and elect a new chair and vice chair, accept Form 700 filings, and discuss the 2025-2026 work plan. Staff will also report on remaining fiscal-year projects and ideas for the Neighborhood Improvement Commission.

• Nomination and election of new chair and vice chair
• Submission of Form 700 (financial disclosure) by commissioners
• Discussion of 2025-2026 work plan
• Staff report on remaining projects for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Upcoming project ideas for Neighborhood Improvement Commission for FY 2025-26

Laguna Grande JPA

The Laguna Grande Regional Joint Powers Agency will hear an update on the permitting process for the Trail Maintenance and Vegetation Strategy. The board will also consider adopting a resolution to approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Bellinger Foster Steinmetz, increasing the contract value by $21,489 to cover permit costs. The increase is funded equally by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, the City of Seaside, and the City of Monterey, each contributing $7,163.

• Update on permitting process for the Trail Maintenance and Vegetation Strategy implementation
• Resolution to approve a $21,489 amendment to the Bellinger Foster Steinmetz professional services agreement for trail maintenance permits
• Funding split equally among Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District ($7,163), City of Seaside ($7,163), and City of Monterey ($7,163)

General

The Seaside City Council holds a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the recruitment of a city manager. No other items beyond procedural matters (call to order, pledge, public comment) are on the agenda. The meeting adjourns after closed session.

• Closed session: public employment – City Manager Recruitment under Gov. Code §54957

General

The City Council and Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency are holding a special meeting. The primary agenda item is a closed session to discuss the recruitment of a City Manager.

• Closed session regarding City Manager recruitment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on two business items: a use permit for a second-story deck encroaching 4’10” into the rear setback at 1060 Amador Avenue, and a master sign program for a commercial building at 1333-1325 Fremont Avenue. Both projects are categorically exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and routine reports.

• Use permit and architectural review for a second-story deck projecting 4’10” into the required 15’ rear setback at 1060 Amador Avenue (APN 012-272-044) in the RM zone
• Master sign program for three wall signs, one freestanding pylon sign, and window signs at 1333 and 1325 Fremont Avenue (APN 011-333-015) in the Community Commercial zone
• CPublic comment period for non-agenda items and approval of prior meeting minutes

Neighborhood Improvement Commission

The Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission will approve minutes from its November 6, 2024 meeting, elect a chair and vice chair, and review project proposals that have been submitted. Commissioners will also discuss retreat planning, the future of the High Five program, and updates to recommendations previously approved or disapproved by the City Council.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Review project proposals submitted to the commission
• Retreat planning
• Future of the High Five program