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## Recent meetings (13)

- [2026-11-05 — Seaside council to weigh $400K youth grants, fiscal plan, and wage-judgment ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/0a343708-f4f1-4054-8815-ebe44429eedb): City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
- [2026-10-15 — Seaside freezes new data centers and short-term rentals for 45 days — here's why](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/e755ed9b-3cec-495b-917e-d6fa7ada5b2c): City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
- [2026-10-01 — Seaside adopts digital sign ordinance and boosts courthouse budget — Councilmember Miller dissents twice](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/ccb8657c-a9eb-44b0-a68c-dc038dfce3fc): City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
- [2026-09-17 — Council approves contested Yosemite Street home addition with new privacy conditions — 4-0 with mayor recused](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/4bdb22b7-3e52-4b1b-9481-0a6d8f2d958f): City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
- [2026-07-22 — Electronic sign ordinance headed back for more study — commission continues decision to August 26](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/5b63144b-f32b-4319-a2e9-247ebd55e558): Planning Commission
- [2026-07-08 — Commission approves 1828 Yosemite second-story addition and deck 3-1 after neighbor concerns](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/3c61a893-370e-4d56-9403-af54fb3cfda8): Planning Commission
- [2026-06-24 — Second-story addition on hold as Seaside planners split sign approvals — neighbors push for garage separation](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/20636514-ecb6-466a-a8b6-b47578322a91): Planning Commission
- [2026-05-21 — Council makes Seaside a sanctuary city for transgender people — Miller abstains](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/b9a21b27-3e7b-456a-a19b-3a659851c9da): City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Seaside
- [2026-05-13 — Seaside OKs family's backyard deck, backs church sign upgrades and state-aligned ADU rules](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/5198015b-9e02-4b83-ba39-1808b0ee6331): Planning Commission
- [2026-04-22 — Seaside Planning Commission approves Amador Avenue triplex 3-1 after redesigning parking and trash access](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/0b18ac8e-6a03-4484-abc3-14512730f2ec): Planning Commission
- [2026-03-25 — Commission continues Amador triplex over parking concerns, approves Fremont youth treatment facility](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/a7d7ae79-f114-49f5-9fa1-becd2d94f7d4): Planning Commission
- [2026-02-11 — Seaside Planning Commission greenlights home addition and big Toyota service center expansion](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/b1c1a857-da5b-4107-9c55-d9de96b8167b): Planning Commission
- [2026-01-14 — Seaside Planning Commission signs off on rules to let contracted ambulance operators apply for permits](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/meetings/56e088fb-1de8-4266-95c4-a83c1737b9bb): Planning Commission


## Civic issues (41)

- [Responsible business disclosures and wage judgments ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/responsible-business-disclosures-and-wage-judgments-ordinance): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Project Labor Agreement negotiations](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/project-labor-agreement-negotiations): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Data center moratorium](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/data-center-moratorium): zoning · priority: high
- [Electronic Message Display Signs on Local Streets (ZOA-2026-003)](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/electronic-message-display-signs-on-local-streets): zoning · priority: high
- [Sea level rise planning grant for Seaside and Sand City](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/sea-level-rise-planning-grant-for-seaside-and-sand-city): environment · priority: medium
- [2026 Youth Opportunity Grant awards](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/2026-youth-opportunity-grant-awards): public-safety · priority: high
- [Short-term rental pause](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/short-term-rental-pause): zoning · priority: high
- [El Niño storm emergency declaration](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/el-nio-storm-emergency-declaration): public-safety · priority: high
- [City financial stabilization and quarterly reporting](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/city-financial-stabilization-and-quarterly-reporting): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Street maintenance and repair priorities](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/street-maintenance-and-repair-priorities): roads · priority: medium
- [Appeal of 1828 Yosemite Street Approval](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/appeal-of-1828-yosemite-street-approval): development · priority: high
- [340 Amador Avenue triplex parking and design](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/340-amador-avenue-triplex-parking-and-design): development · priority: high
- [Boys & Girls Club shared facilities agreement](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/boys-girls-club-shared-facilities-agreement): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Transportation Funding and Regional Impact Fees](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/transportation-funding-and-regional-impact-fees): roads · priority: medium
- [PFAS soil testing at former Fort Ord sites](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/pfas-soil-testing-at-former-fort-ord-sites): environment · priority: medium
- [San Pablo Pedestrian Bridge design](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/san-pablo-pedestrian-bridge-design): roads · priority: medium
- [Cannabis Dispensary Compliance and Oversight](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/cannabis-dispensary-compliance-and-oversight): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [EV fast-charging infrastructure at Parking Lot 1](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/ev-fast-charging-infrastructure-at-parking-lot-1): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [Playa Avenue temporary closure for SURF! busway](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/playa-avenue-temporary-closure-for-surf-busway): roads · priority: low
- [Courthouse Project Budget Increase and Divarty Street Improvements](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/courthouse-project-budget-increase-and-divarty-street-improvements): development · priority: high
- [2026 Car Week Economic Impact](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/2026-car-week-economic-impact): business-jobs · priority: low
- [Loss of view protection in Seaside zoning](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/loss-of-view-protection-in-seaside-zoning): zoning · priority: high
- [Attached garages and private property-line dispute](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/attached-garages-and-private-property-line-dispute): development · priority: medium
- [Electronic sign ordinance sent back for revisions](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/electronic-sign-ordinance-sent-back-for-revisions): zoning · priority: low
- [ADA curb ramp project contract increase](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/ada-curb-ramp-project-contract-increase): roads · priority: medium
- [Safe and sane fireworks sales permitted for five nonprofits](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/safe-and-sane-fireworks-sales-permitted-for-five-nonprofits): public-safety · priority: low
- [Sanctuary city designation for transgender people](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/sanctuary-city-designation-for-transgender-people): public-safety · priority: high
- [Broadway Avenue complete streets grant application](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/broadway-avenue-complete-streets-grant): roads · priority: medium
- [MST transit route along former rail corridor](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/mst-transit-route-along-former-rail-corridor): roads · priority: medium
- [Gateway for Monterey Bay active transportation project](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/gateway-for-monterey-bay-active-transportation-project): roads · priority: medium
- [Emergency medical services facility permitting](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/emergency-medical-services-facility-permitting): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Youth substance use treatment facility at 1732 Fremont Boulevard](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/youth-substance-use-treatment-facility-at-1732-fremont-boulevard): development · priority: high
- [ADU rules conformed to state law](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/adu-rules-conformed-to-state-law): zoning · priority: high
- [Commission workflow: iPads and printed packets](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/commission-workflow-ipads-and-printed-packets): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Toyota dealership service center expansion and auto mall investment](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/toyota-dealership-service-center-expansion-and-auto-mall-investment): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Campus Town permit streamlining](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/campus-town-permit-streamlining): development · priority: medium
- [homeless ordinance](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/homeless-ordinance): general · priority: high
- [public balloon ban](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/public-balloon-ban): general · priority: high
- [general plan lawsuit](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/general-plan-lawsuit): general · priority: high
- [public art dispute](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/public-art-dispute): general · priority: medium
- [city leadership change](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/issues/city-leadership-change): general · priority: high


## Development applications (10)

- [EV charging infrastructure site license, Parking Lot 1](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/ev-charging-infrastructure-site-license-parking-lot-1): other · approved
- [Second-story addition and zero-lot-line garage, 1828 Yosemite Street](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/second-story-addition-and-zero-lot-line-garage-1828-yosemite-street): other · conditions-required
- [Second-story addition with balcony and deck, 1828 Yosemite Street](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/second-story-addition-with-balcony-and-deck-1828-yosemite-street): variance · approved
- [Mi Tierra Mercado Master Sign Program](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/mi-tierra-mercado-master-sign-program): other · approved
- [1739 Del Monte Boulevard Master Sign Program](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/1739-del-monte-boulevard-master-sign-program): other · approved
- [O'Hara Rear Yard Deck Projection](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/ohara-rear-yard-deck-projection): variance · approved
- [340 Amador Avenue Triplex](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/340-amador-avenue-triplex): site-plan · approved
- [La'i Communities Youth Residential Treatment Facility](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/lai-communities-youth-residential-treatment-facility): conditional-use · approved
- [Second-Story Addition and Decks — 1395 Flores Street](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/second-story-addition-and-decks-1395-flores-street): other · approved
- [Toyota 37-Bay Automobile Service Center — 5 Heitzinger Plaza](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/development/toyota-37-bay-automobile-service-center-5-heitzinger-plaza): site-plan · approved


## Community topics (25)

- [General public comment](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/general-public-comment): other
- [Electronic Message Display Signs](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/electronic-message-display-signs): zoning
- [1828 Yosemite Street second-story addition](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/1828-yosemite-street-second-story-addition): development
- [1732 Fremont Boulevard treatment facility](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/1732-fremont-boulevard-treatment-facility): development
- [Public comment period](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/public-comment-period): general
- [EV charging option agreement](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/ev-charging-option-agreement): water-utilities
- [View protection and neighborhood impacts](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/view-protection-and-neighborhood-impacts): zoning
- [Neighborhood density and deck size](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/neighborhood-density-and-deck-size): development
- [Deck size, privacy, and garage separation](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/deck-size-privacy-and-garage-separation): development
- [340 Amador Avenue triplex](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/340-amador-avenue-triplex): development
- [1395 Flores Street second-story addition](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/1395-flores-street-second-story-addition): zoning
- [Sanctuary resolution; Gateway project](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/sanctuary-resolution-gateway-project): public-safety
- [Sanctuary city resolution](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/sanctuary-city-resolution): public-safety
- [ZOA-2026-001 public safety facility definition](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/zoa-2026-001-public-safety-facility-definition): zoning
- [SPA-2025-002 Campus Town review process](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/spa-2025-002-campus-town-review-process): development
- [1828 Yosemite Street addition](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/1828-yosemite-street-addition): development
- [Pride proclamation; sanctuary resolution](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/pride-proclamation-sanctuary-resolution): public-safety
- [Garage separation](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/garage-separation): development
- [General public comment; Pride proclamation; sanctuary resolution](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/general-public-comment-pride-proclamation-sanctuary-resolution): zoning
- [General public comment / Pride and sanctuary items](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/general-public-comment-pride-and-sanctuary-items): zoning
- [Gateway for Monterey Bay project](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/gateway-for-monterey-bay-project): roads
- [O'Hara rear yard deck projection (UP-2026-005)](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/ohara-rear-yard-deck-projection-up-2026-005): development
- [340 Amador Avenue Triplex (AR-2024-002)](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/340-amador-avenue-triplex-ar-2024-002): development
- [Electronic message display signs (ZOA-2026-003)](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/electronic-message-display-signs-zoa-2026-003): zoning
- [Volunteer interest / Planning Commission vacancy](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/community/volunteer-interest-planning-commission-vacancy): zoning


## Officials (22)

- [Ian N. Oglesby](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/ian-n-oglesby): Mayor
- [David R. Pacheco](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/david-r-pacheco): Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member
- [Alexis Garcia-Arrazola](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/alexis-garcia-arrazola): Council Member
- [Rita Burks](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/rita-burks): Council Member
- [Alex Miller](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/alex-miller): Council Member
- [Robert Ward](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/robert-ward): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Arlington La Mica](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/arlington-la-mica): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Dave Evans](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/dave-evans): Planning Commission Vice Chair — Planning Commission
- [William Silva](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/william-silva): Planning Commission Chair — Planning Commission
- [Keith Dodson](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/keith-dodson): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Gonzalo Quintero Alcaraz](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/gonzalo-quintero-alcaraz): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Greg McDanel](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/greg-mcdanel): City Manager — Administration
- [Dominique L. Davis](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/dominique-l-davis): City Clerk — Administration
- [Chance Freeman](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/chance-freeman): Commissioner — Homeless Commission
- [Joseph Ruffin III](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/joseph-ruffin-iii): Commissioner — Homeless Commission
- [Nick Borges](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/nick-borges): Police Chief — Traffic Advisory Committee
- [Paul Blaha](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/paul-blaha): Fire Chief — Traffic Advisory Committee
- [Thomas Korman](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/thomas-korman): Public Works Director/City Engineer — Traffic Advisory Committee
- [Lynda Cunningham](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/lynda-cunningham): Commissioner — Homeless Commission
- [Kathy Hughes](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/kathy-hughes): Commissioner — Homeless Commission
- [Leslie Mugan](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/leslie-mugan): Commissioner — Homeless Commission
- [Andrew Myrick](https://californiarecord.org/seaside/officials/andrew-myrick): Economic Development/Community Planning Manager — Traffic Advisory Committee