Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seaside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
14 issues with medium priority
Responsible business disclosures and wage judgments ordinance
The Council is weighing an ordinance requiring businesses to disclose unpaid final wage judgments before getting city contracts or benefits. Staff will bring back a draft with costs and a possibly narrower first version.
Sea level rise planning grant for Seaside and Sand City
The city was set to accept $695,456 from the Ocean Protection Council to fund a joint vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan with Sand City, addressing coastal flooding risks.
Street maintenance and repair priorities
Staff walked the council through pavement conditions and planned road repairs. Expect clearer information on the city website about which streets are done and what's next after council pushback about potholes and communication.
Project Labor Agreement negotiations
Mayor Oglesby wants the Council to take another look at a Project Labor Agreement, with staff analysis of costs, local hiring, and small contractor impacts set for October 15.
Boys & Girls Club shared facilities agreement
The Seaside clubhouse served 306 kids this summer with 10,716 meals and 19 field trips, backed by a $3,000 Mayor's Youth Fund grant. The City and Club also discussed expanded shared use of facilities.
Transportation Funding and Regional Impact Fees
The Council wants a review of the TAMC/Highway 68 funding strategy, proposed regional development impact fees, and how housing affordability fits in — plus the City's own funding exposure.
PFAS soil testing at former Fort Ord sites
The city signed a cooperative agreement with the Army for PFAS soil testing at Campus Town Phase 1B and the Nurses' Barracks.
EV fast-charging infrastructure at Parking Lot 1
The city took the first step toward DC fast chargers at Parking Lot 1 by approving an option agreement to support a grant application.
San Pablo Pedestrian Bridge design
The council picked the Keystone design for the pedestrian bridge, weighing neighborhood character, aesthetics, and cost.
Attached garages and private property-line dispute
The applicant's garage shares a wall with the neighbor's at 1820 Yosemite; the project now separates them by moving the new garage back five feet, but who pays to weatherproof the exposed neighbor wall remains a private civil dispute. Staff made clear the city plays no role in that agreement — property-line questions get sorted out during building permit review.
MST transit route along former rail corridor
Chair Silva questioned whether Seaside will own and maintain the planned MST route and station on the old railroad line near the Sand City border, worrying about traffic at the congested Del Monte/California intersection.
Broadway Avenue complete streets grant application
The council authorized a Regional Surface Transportation Program grant application for supplemental funding on Broadway Avenue corridor improvements.
Gateway for Monterey Bay active transportation project
A regional bike and pedestrian corridor project with Caltrans, TAMC, and Sand City. The council authorized a support letter and MOU to pursue state Active Transportation Program grant funding, with a 4-1 vote.
ADA curb ramp project contract increase
The citywide ADA curb ramp project got a $152,750 boost, bringing the total contract with JMS Cement Contractors to $440,000 including contingency — better sidewalks and ramp access around town.