DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, October 20, 2022
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Wizard
ABSENT: Oglesby
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was led by Rev. Kenneth Murray (Ocean View Baptist Church); and the pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
City Manager Fontes announced that item 8H (…) is requested to be postponed to November 3, 2022 Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco asked that meeting be closed in the honor of former Mayor Don Jordan.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Ben Bruce, Jorge, Giselle, Peter Kaiser
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER UPDATE (JOSH STRATTON, EXTERNAL
AFFAIRS MANAGER)
Mr. Stratton, Cal-Am provided a presentation about water supply constraints, current supplies status, conservation program, and responded to questions from the Council.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. REVIEW OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS (ERNESTO ALTAMIRANO, Packet Page 12
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2
COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST)
Mr. Altamirano provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
B. RECEIVE STATUS UPDATE OF THE CITY'S ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT
WATER ALLOCATION PROGRAM (ANDREW MYRICK, COMMUNITY &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING MANAGER)
Mr. Myrick provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco read the consent agenda items and asked if any items would be pulled. Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco pulled item 8E and Council/Agency Member Wizard pulled item 8G. There were no comments from the public.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell 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 except for items 8E and 8G; and acknowledging that item 8H would be heard on November 3, 2022.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
A. APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 6, 2022
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
AS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 7-13, 2022, AS OPERATION
GREEN LIGHT WEEK IN SUPPORT OF VETERANS SERVICE TO OUR
COMMUNITY
ACTION: APPROVED
Packet Page 13
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 E. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND DR.
HERBERT H. LUSK, II
Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco pulled the item and presented the proclamation to the family. Dr. Bettye Lusk received the proclamation on behalf of the family. There were no comments from the public.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the proclamation honoring Rev. Dr. H.H. Lusk, II.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
F. PROCLAMATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BILLY F.
DEBERRY
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
G. AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLAN FOR THE
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
Council/Agency Member Wizard pulled the item. City Manager Fontes and Mr. Myrick responded to questions. There were no comments from the public.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Wizard and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to authorize the application and adopting the plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #22-136
H. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO DENY A RED CURB ON JUAREZ STREET AND AN
ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY ON AMADOR AVENUE
This item was postponed to the November 3, 2022 meeting.
Packet Page 14
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A.ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A LEASE PURCHASE FINANCING FOR A FIRE ENGINE AND A STREET SWEEPER IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,367,000.00
Victor Damiani, Finance Director presented the item and responded to questions from the Council. There were no comments to the public.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a lease purchase financing for a fire engine and a street sweeper in the amount of $1,367,000.00
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #22-137
B.APPROVE A NEW TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Nisha Patel, City Engineer, introduced the item and David Parisi, Consultant that presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
Public Comment: Tanja Roos, Peter Kaiser,
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the new traffic calming program as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee, and replacing the existing program adopted in 2016.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: APPROVED
C. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RED CURB ON CITY STREETS AND A NEW BUS
STOP ON NOCHE BUENA STREET
Packet Page 15
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 Patrick Grogan, Associate Engineer presented the item and responded to questions from the Council. Michelle Overmeyer, Director of Planning & Innovation, MontereySalinas Transit provided comments about the activity of the bus stops and acknowledge concerns shared.
City Clerk Dominique Davis advised the Council that two items of public comment were received on this item in advance of the meeting.
Public Comment: Dianne Nielson, Andrea Williams, Tanja Roos On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve a new bus stop on the northwest corner of Noche Buena Street and San Pablo Avenue (item 1); and approve installation of red curb east and west of the driveway at 1210-1212 San Pablo Avenue (item 2).
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco, Wizard
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
On motion by Council/Agency Member Campbell and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to deny a red curb for 1538 Hilby Avenue (item 3).
RESULT: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Campbell, Garcia-Arrazola, Wizard
NOES: Pacheco
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: APPROVED ITEMS 1 & 2; DENIED ITEM 3
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Address parking issues on Broadway Avenue (Pacheco)
Council/Agency Member Wizard inquired as to whether the City Attorney would explore and consider the possibility to empower parking control officers to initiate a tow instead of exclusively the duty of a sworn law enforcement officer. City Attorney Damon responded that parking control officers have existing powers to initiate such activity and is conducted based on whether the action is warranted and actionable.
Packet Page 16
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. Shopping Cart Ordinance (Oglesby)
2. Parking Limitations in the Neighborhood Parks (Oglesby) City Manager Fontes provided an update on the items.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any reports.
Mayor Pro Tem made comments in honor and recognition of the passing of Mayor Don Jordan.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Roberta Greathouse, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager; Donna Williamson, Labor Negotiator.
Employee Organization: Seaside Public Safety Managers
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: A portion of APN 031-151-057 located generally east of General Jim Moore Blvd., West of Chapel Drive and North of Chapel Road
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: United States Army and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or Both
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: A portion of APN 031-151-055 is generally located east of General Jim Moore Blvd, south of Lightfighter and north of Gigling, commonly known as the Presidio of Monterey (POM) Firestation
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: United States Army and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or Both
D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Packet Page 17
Thursday, October 20, 2022 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 Property: A portion of APN 031-052-039 directly adjacent to east of Monterey Road Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Seaside Basin Watermaster and Successor Agency of Seaside/City of Seaside
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or Both
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Potential Litigation (2 Matters)
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor of Mayor Don Jordan at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ _________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
Packet Page 18
City of Seaside
Proclamation
In Recognition of Don R. Jordan
July 26, 1942 – October 19, 2022
WHEREAS, Don Robey Jordan, a native of Bogalusa, La was born on July 26, 1942 to the proud parents of the late Mary Wilson Jordan and Albert Laurn Jordan; and
WHEREAS, a 1960 graduate of Central Memorial High School in Bogalusa, La. Don attended Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, La where he received a B. S. Degree in Mathematics and Physics; and WHEREAS, upon graduation in 1964, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Defense Branch; and
WHEREAS, He was assigned Air Defense Operations Officer for U.S., South Korean Air Defense Forces and U.S.
Army Combat Development Experimentation Command in Fort Ord, CA as an Operations Research and System Analyst; and WHEREAS, upon retirement from the Army, Major Don Jordan made Seaside, California his home; and WHEREAS, Don got busy putting into action his leadership skills and team spirit to become involved in community service, where he became a political activist and
WHEREAS, Don served on the City Council from 1991-1994, and twice elected as Mayor of Seaside from 1994- 1998, Don made a major difference within his community. His many accomplishments, accolades, and development changes impacted many residents for the better; and
WHEREAS, the major developments he brought to Seaside molded plans for a better tomorrow. Don set the blueprint for Seaside to always rise above; and
WHEREAS, He was involved in numerous ventures to make available resources to Seaside, including assisting Cal State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) with occupying some of the former Ft. Ord land, assisted with the opening of Smart and Final Grocery Store, and Walgreens Pharmacy. He was heavily involved in providing many programs for our senior citizens and our youth; and
WHEREAS, Don served on various boards including The Boys and Girls Club, Seaside Kiwanis, a life member of Southern University Alumni, NAACP and many other organizations. He also served as deacon at Friendship Baptist Church; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, The Honorable Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor of the City of Seaside, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby recognize the life and legacy of Mayor Don R. Jordan for his many accomplishments and community leadership, and express the appreciation of the community for his outstanding service and dedication to this community.
______________________
Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
Packet Page 19
City of Seaside
Proclamation
In Recognition of Alice L. Jordan
August 31, 1943 – September 30, 2022
WHEREAS, Alice Lorene “Rene” Jackson was born August 31, 1943, in Osyka, Ms. to the late Clarence and Elnora Jackson both originally from Mississippi but reared their children in Hammond, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Alice graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor and master’s degree in Education. She also received her MBA from Atlanta University in Atlanta¸ Georgia. After graduating from college, she began her teaching career in Louisiana and Indiana. Later in her career she began working at the Pharmaceutical Company Eli Lilly in Sales and Marketing in Indianapolis, Indiana; and WHEREAS, Alice was the first African American to retire from Eli Lilly with over 20 years of service; and
WHEREAS, In December of 1999 she married the Love of her life Don R. Jordan and moved to Seaside, California. Alice joined Don in becoming very active in civic and community involvement; and WHEREAS, Alice had a passion for getting young people involved with voting rights and encouraging students to attend college. Her favorite passion was working on the annual Martin Luther King Day program; and
WHEREAS, Alice and Don were very instrumental in the naming of OBAMA WAY in Seaside California; and
WHEREAS, She was involved in many organizations which included the Kiwanis Club of Seaside, National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. Monterey Bay Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (Life Member), Monterey Bay Links, Incorporated, Monterey Branch NAACP, Boys and Girls Club of Monterey, Seaside High School Key Club International and Southern University Alumni Association; and WHEREAS, Alice was also named Monterey County Outstanding Woman of the Year in 2008. Also, Seaside Business and Professional Woman of the Year 2009. She was a deaconess at the Friendship Baptist Church in Seaside; and
WHEREAS, having lived an extraordinary and exceptional life she is survived by a wonderful family including Sister Earnestine Jones, Stepchildren, and grandchildren; and WHEREAS, She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Elnora Jackson, Sisters, Ruth Bean Gooden and Christine Jackson; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, The Honorable Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor of the City of Seaside, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby recognize the life and legacy of Alice Jordan for her many accomplishments and community leadership, and express the appreciation of the community for her outstanding service and dedication to this community.
________________________
Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
Packet Page 20
CITY OF SEASIDE
STAFF REPORT
Item No.: 8.E.
TO: City Council
FROM: Jaime M. Fontes, City Manager
BY: Dan Meewis, Recreation Director
DATE: November 3, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL 4171 ROBOTICS TEAM
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a request from Seaside High School 4171 Robotics Team for a donation of $3,000.00 from the Mayor's Youth Fund for the costs associated with their First Robotics Competition at Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley Regionals.
BACKGROUND
The Seaside High School 4171 Robotics Team is requesting a donation of $3,000.00 from the Mayor's Youth Fund to help with the costs associated with their First Robotics Competition at Monterey Bay and Silcon Valley Regionals. The contribution will allow them to build a robot out of recycled materials. This allows for less capital waste and reduces environmental debris.
Based on the information provided in the application, the request meets the criteria for the Mayor's Youth Fund Policy. They received their last donation at the December 20, 2018 City Council Meeting. They submitted their 2018 Mayor's Youth Fund Closing report within the 60 day time frame.
FISCAL IMPACT
This request would be funded by a donation from the Green Waste Recovery's donation to the Mayor's Youth Fund. The current balance is the Mayor's Youth Fund account (601-2106) is $68,349.43. If the City Council approves this request, the balance will decrease to $65,349.43. This is for fiscal year 2022/23.
Packet Page 21