FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNIR AGENCY TO THE Thursday, August 18, 2022
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard ABSENT: None
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Ronald Britt (Greater Victory Temple Church) led the invocation. Council/Agency Campbell.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
City Manager Jaime Fontes asked the Council allow for item 13A - Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government 54957.6 to be moved up on the agenda.
City Attorney Sheri Damon advised the Council that an urgency item was being requested to be added to the agenda. The item to be added "Discuss and provide direction regarding potentially appointing Mayoral and Council nominees and cancelling the Municipal Election".
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Charles "Coach" Williams, Unidentified Commenter, Peter Kaiser, Caller, Lynda Cunningham, Susan Schiavone, Dianne Nielson, Alex Miller (announced Neighborhood Improvement Commission Clean Up on September 10)
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Alvin Edwards, Division 1, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District; George Riley, Division 2, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District
Mayor/Chair Oglesby asked the City Attorney to read the Council into Closed Session for item 13A as indicated during the Review of the Agenda.
The Council adjourned into Closed Session at 9:12 p.m. Upon return into Open Session at 9:36 p.m., the City Attorney did not have any action to report.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. REVIEW OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS (ERNESTO ALTAMIRANO,
COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST)
Mr. Altamirano provided a presentation and Ashley Collick, Assistant City Manager responded to questions from the Council.
B. RECEIVE AN OVERVIEW OF THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN OPTIONS FOR THE
POTENTIAL FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF SEASIDE EAST (ASHLEY
COLLICK, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER)
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 8D and 8G.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 4, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 Action: Approved
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
Action: Approved & Filed
C. ACCEPT AND FILE THE CASH AND INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR THE CITY
OF SEASIDE AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE FOR THE QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Action: Accepted & Filed
D. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17, 2022, AS
CONSTITUTION DAY AND CITIZENSHIP DAY IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE Peter Kaiser pulled the item and provided comments on ensuring the Council would approve the proclamation.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Wizard and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the proclamation recognizing September 17, 2022, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in Seaside.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approved
E. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2022, AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF
SEASIDE
Action: Approved
F. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
Action: Approved
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 G. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITIONS OF WATER
SYSTEM OPERATOR AND DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUND BUDGET, AND MODIFYING THE POSITION
ALLOCATION LIST TO REFLECT ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
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On motion by Council/Agency Member Wizard and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the resolution creating the positions of Water System Operation and Deputy Fire Chief.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Adopted Reso #22-102
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SEASIDE FIREFIGHTERS'
ASSOCIATION, SEASIDE PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION,
SEASIDE CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, SEASIDE MANAGERS AND
SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT
AND NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES, AND UNCLASSIFIED EXEMPT AND NON
EXEMPT EMPLOYEES
Action: Adopted Reso #22-103
I. APPROVE THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO
RED CURB AT THE INTERSECTION OF WARING STREET AND LA SALLE AVENUE
Action: Approved
J. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM SEASIDE RAIDERS YOUTH FOOTBALL FOR THE 2022 SEASON
Action: Approved
K. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM SEASIDE RAIDERS YOUTH CHEER FOR THE 2022 SEASON
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 Action: Approved
L. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM ACTION COUNCIL - BUILDING
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR THE USE OF THE SEASIDE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THEIR "CIRCULO" HEALING CIRCLE MEETING ON AUGUST 26, 2022
Action: Approved
M. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION AND THE COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION Action: Approved appointment of Tiffinie Meyer to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission and Maiaika Velazquez to the Community Safety Advisory Commission.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.42 CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE SECTION 2.42.130 APPENDIX -
DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES (FIRST READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Dominique Davis, City Clerk, provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council. There were no comments from the public.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the amendments to Seaside Municipal Code Chapter 2.42 Conflict of Interest Code Section 2.42.130.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: 2nd Reading scheduled for September 1, 2022
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. PROVIDE DIRECTION FOR THE 2022/23 COMMUNITY SOCIAL
SERVICES GRANT (CSS)
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 Assistant City Manager Ashley Collick provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: Eloise Shim
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and Council/Agency Member Wizard second by and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to keep the grant program the same as the last fiscal year, with 33% of funds or a Council directed percentage to be set aside for new community based organizations/programs.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Direction Provided
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $7,522,232.14
TO MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT FOR A CAPACITY CHARGE TO SECURE 407 AF OF RECYCLED WATER FOR THE BAYONET BLACKHORSE
GOLF COURSE AND AUTHORIZE AN INTERFUND LOAN FROM THE
CITY'S GENERAL FUND TO THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
FOR THE SAME AMOUNT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 ADOPTED BUDGET
Victor Damiani, Finance Director, and City Attorney Sheri Damon presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: Remleh Scherzinger (MCWD General Manager), Peter Kaiser On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the payment to MCWD for a capacity charge to secure 407 acre feet of recycled water.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Adopted Reso #22-104
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 D. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIALLY
APPOINTING CITY COUNCIL NOMINEES AND CANCELLING THE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Dominique Davis, City Clerk presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: Peter Kaiser
On motion by Council/Agency Wizard and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to direct the Elections Official (City Clerk) to public a notice in a newspaper of general circulation, post a special meeting notice on August 19, 2022, and set a special meeting for August 25, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. to meet the statutory deadline to either appoint or hold the municipal election.
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Wizard NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Action: Approved Special Meeting for Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 1:00
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Who is facilitating the Neighborhood Improvement Commissions $10,000 City Tree Prair? HR Director Risk Manager Roberta Greathouse responded to the Mayor's B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager Fontes reviewed previous requests from Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco regarding the Grizzly Pollinator Habitat contribution of $6,000; the Park Master Plan request from Mayor Oglesby; and the Cutino Park safety upgrades, which will return to the Council in about three regular meetings.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
COMMENTS AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 City Manager Fontes highlighted the achievement of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award issued by the Government Finance Officers Association to the City's Finance Department. Finance Director Victor Damiani provided comments and context regarding the award and thanked his team and management for their contributions and support.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read into the closed session items with the exception of 13A, and did not expect any action to announce out.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Roberta Greathouse, Human Resources Director / Risk Manager; Donna Williamson, Labor Negotiator; Samantha Sakhrani, Human Resources Analyst.
Employee Organizations: All represented and unrepresented employees and employee associations.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Potential Litigation (2 Matters)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court
Petrovich Development Company, LLC v. City of Seaside, et al.
Case No. 21CV003630
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court
Case No. 20CV003118
People v. Arzadon, Et. Al.
Upon return from closed session, Ms. Damon stated there was no action to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Thursday, August 18, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique LIDavis, City Clerk
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