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Seaside City Council Meeting // July 16, 2026

Published: Jul 17, 2026

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UtilitiesInfrastructure

City Council to Support Lifting Water Connection Moratorium to Facilitate Development

The City Council is considering a resolution supporting the modification of State Water Board Order WR 2009-000060 and 2016-16 to lift the moratorium on new water meter service connections. This moratorium has significantly impacted the city's ability to implement redevelopment projects, including affordable and workforce housing, and has led to costly workarounds. The modification is based on changed conditions, including reduced water usage, a new water supply from the Pure Water Project, and no current violations. The proposed resolution aligns with a previously submitted letter supporting the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District's application.

Public SafetyInfrastructure

Traffic Calming Measures Recommended for Trinity Avenue to Enhance Safety Near Trinity Park

The Traffic Advisory Committee recommended traffic calming measures along Trinity Avenue, including speed humps and street striping. Residents of Trinity Avenue have experienced significant speeding and drivers treating the area like a racetrack, posing risks to children and pedestrians using Trinity Park. Approximately 90% of residents surrounding the park signed a petition supporting these measures. The recommended measures aim to visually narrow the street and encourage safer driving behaviors in an area with heavy park usage.

GrantsOther

Seaside Opens Applications for Youth Opportunity Grant Program

The City of Seaside is accepting applications for the FY 2026 to 2027 Youth Opportunity Grant Program. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support programs serving youth aged 24 and younger. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 7th, 2026, and more information can be found on the City of Seaside website.

Zoning And Land UseMixed Use

Seaside Seeks Opportunity Zone Designations to Spur Private Investment in Key Redevelopment Areas

The City Council considered authorizing the submission of local authority recommendations for Opportunity Zones 2.0 designation for two census tracts: 06053014108 and 06053014000. These designations aim to encourage private investment through federal tax benefits. Census tract 06053014108 includes areas for major redevelopment projects like Main Gate, Campus Town, and the Grand Hyatt Hotel, aligning with city objectives for job creation and tourism. Census tract 06053014000 spans parts of Seaside and Sand City, including commercial areas along Del Monte Boulevard and the West Broadway urban village, offering opportunities for commercial reinvestment. The designation does not guarantee investment or provide direct city funding but can enhance project competitiveness.

Transparency And GovernanceOther

City Council Approves Urgency Ordinance to Correct Compensation Overpayment, Sets Future Pay

The City Council discussed and approved an urgency ordinance to immediately return council compensation to $400 per month, correcting an overpayment issue that occurred due to misinterpretation of state law regarding compounded increases and effective timing. The overpaid amount, totaling $26,000 per individual, will be subject to independent verification and repayment process. Concurrently, a second ordinance (8B) was introduced to establish future compensation at $1180 per month, effective after the November 3rd, 2026 election, which aligns with state law calculations for non-compounded 5% annual increases over 39 years.

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