CITY OF SEANS FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALFORNIA AGENCY TO THE Thursday, January 5, 2023
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco ABSENT: None
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Invocation was given by Pastor Ronald Britt (Greater Victory Temple Church). The pledge was led by Mayor/Chair Oglesby.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Nielson, Pastor Ronald Britt
City Attorney Damon, City Manager Fontes, and Mayor Oglesby responded to public comments regarding illegal fireworks.
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Alvin Edwards, Director, Division 1 - Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.
Reported that a lawsuit was filed against Cal-Am. Director Edwards also informed the City Council that a joint lawsuit was filed against the Coastal Commission with Marina Coast Water District, City of Marina, and Marina Sustainable Basin & MPWMD regarding the Pure 1 Water expansion; and a modification complaint was filed with the California Public Utilities Commission, stating that after 2 years of negotiation with Cal-Am - Cal-Am now refuses to sign. A status on the aquifer storage was provided and recovery 65.3 acre fee of water injected. Director Edwards thanked the City Council and staff for the Seaside Municipal Water System webinar that was held on December 29; reported that the presentation was outstanding and well done.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. REVIEW OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
Assistant City Manager Ashley Collick provided the presentation; Fire Chief Mary Gutierrez provided a stormy weather update and responded to questions from the City Manager Fontes advised that the Governor declared a State of Emergency due to the weather.
B. FIRE STATION MURAL FINAL SELECTION (KEE HYON HIGGINS,
RECREATION SUPERVISOR)
Mr. Higgins provided the presentation and responded to questions and comments from the Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor/Chair Oglesby read the Consent Agenda items. Item 8G was pulled by Council/Agency Member Miller. Item 8J was pulled by Mayor/Chair Oglesby.
Council/Agency Member Miller voiced his support for Items 8H and 8I. There were no comments from the public.
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 as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 15, 2022
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED AND FILED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
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D. REVIEW OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY F THE CITY OF SEASIDE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMEN™
CHEDULE (ROPS) 23-24 FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30 2024, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177
ACTION: REVIEWED
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE POSITION ALLOCATION LIST
TO ADD THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-01
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION
FOR THE SCHOOL AREA REDUCED SPEED ZONES PROJECT, AWARDING
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CHRISP COMPANY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,425.00 AND TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCYOF $90,000.00, AND APPROPRIATING
$12,000.00 FROM MEASURE X FUND BALANCE TO THE PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-02
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF
$100,000.00 TO THE NOCHE BUENA STREET EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR ADDITIONAL UNFORESEEN REQUIRED WORK, AND APPROVING $100,000.00 IN ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY
TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES WITH MONTEREY
PENINSULA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED $435,346.00
em was pulled by Council/Agency Member Miller. City Manager Fontes and Public Vorks Director/City Engineer Nisha Patel responded to questions from the Counci There were no comments from the public.
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 adopt a resolution approving the appropriation of $100,000.00 to the Noche Buena Street Emergency Storm Drain Improvements Project for additional unforeseen required work, and approving $100,000.00 in additional contingency to the agreement for contractor services with Monterey Peninsula Engineers, Inc. for a total construction amount that does not exceed $435,346.00.
Thursday, January 5, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AVES: Nons, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-03
H. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
ACTION: APPROVED
J. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM SAND CITY PAJARO VALLEY OHLONE COUNCIL FOR THEIR "RED DRESS DAY - HONORING
INDIGENOUS WOMEN" EVENT ON MAY 06, 2023
Recreation Director Dan Meewis and Sand City Mayor Mary Ann Carbone was available to answer questions from the Council.
Public Comment: Sand City Mayor Mary Ann Carbone, Karla Lobo 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 a fee waiver request from Sand City Pajaro Valley Ohlone Council for their "Red Dress Day - Honoring Indigenous Women" event on May 06, RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHAAF AND WHEELER
TO PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT INCLUDING ACTING CITY ENGINEER SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $52,000.00
Thursday, January 5, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-04
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY
REGARDING USE OF STORED WATER CREDITS FOR ASCENT BROADWAY
PROJECT AND TO REVISE THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CRUACHAN CAPITAL
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-05
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CONTRACT WITH THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE SECTION 20516 (EMPLOYEES SHARING ADDITIONAL COST) FOR LOCAL
MISCELLEANOUS MEMBERS IN THE SEASIDE MANAGEMENT AND
SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, UNREPRESENTED
EXECUTIVE MANAGERS, UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL EXEMPT
EMPLOYEES, AND UNREPRESENTED UNCLASSIFIED EXEMPT
EMPLOYEES, AND LOCAL SAFETY MEMBERS IN THE UNREPRESENTED
EXECUTIVE MANAGERS GROUP (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE) Acting Human Resources Director Samantha Alcaraz-Sakhrani was available to respond to questions from the Council.
There were no comments from the public.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following roll call vote, City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract between the City of Seaside and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
RESULT: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: Miller
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED ORD #2021
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10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY SOCIAL
SERVICES GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Assistant City Manager Collick provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council. Accolades from Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco & Mayor Oglesby Public Comment: Rosalyn Green, Youth Rising Participant, Kaia Saki, Sydney Johnson, Alaysa Houston, Youth Rising Participant, Kelly Randall, YRP, Leslie, Evans Charles, Mark Gomez, Bobby Maxwell, Corrina Barger, Yesi Lobo, Brandon Carter, Jordi Casas- Reyes, DaJa Robinson, Annalisa Mitchell, Karla Lobo, Jessica Powell On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts for the community social services grant program for Village Project ($100,000), Community Partnership for Youth ($100,000), Palenke Arts ($100,000), Community Human Services ($100,000), and Sun Street Centers ($50,000); and removing Meals on Wheels from the Community Social Services Grant funding recommendations; and agreeing to discuss the funding options for Building Healthy Communities, Meals on Wheels, and SNIP Bus at a future City Council meeting.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Substitute motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola moved to adopt a resolution removing Meals on Wheels from the Community Based Organization list, keep Village project, Community Partnership for Youth, Palenke Arts, and Community Human Services but allocate $90,000.00 to each, keep Sun Street Centers at $50,000.00, as well as adding Building Healthy Communities and carried by the following roll call vote. - failed due to the lack of a second.
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-06
Recess from 7:30 - 7:40 pm
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Miller - Consider a revitalization to the downtown area using ARPA funds, finding Thursday, January 5, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 tenants for vacant buildings, and addressing blight issues.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
City Manager Fontes provided an update on the fence at the underpass of HWY 1 at Fremont Street - a request has been submitted to CALTRANS, staff is awaiting a response and will follow up accordingly.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL, AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Burks: attended Greater Victory Temple Church (GVT) & Bakewell Co. gift giveaway with Seaside Fire Department (FD) & Police Department (PD); ride along with Michelle Overmeyer of Monterey-Salinas Transit routes; meet and greet with Seaside Police Department and went on a ride along; participated in Older Adults New Year Celebration at Oldemeyer Center.
Garcia-Arrazola: attended California State University Monterey Bay Presidents reception; Christmas Senior Dance; GVT & Bakewell Co. gift giveaway with Seaside FD & PD; Older Adults New Year Celebration at Oldemeyer.
Pacheco - attended Hamilton, Ellis, Martin (HEM) Plaza Christmas party for youth; GVT & Bakewell Co. gift giveaway with Seaside FD & PD; Older Adults New Year Celebration at Oldemeyer; attended Bethel Church food basket giveaway.
Mayor - attended GVT & Bakewell Co. gift giveaway with Seaside FD & PD (thanked Pastor & First Lady Britt for hosting); acknowledged the renaming of the Seaside High School library in honor of Helen Rucker; attended Employee Christmas Party; Special Local Agency Formation Commission meeting - took 2nd vote on housing development in Soledad; HEM Christmas party/gift giveaway (thanked Lisa Lewis and the Board & Management Team); gift giveaway at Teen Center (thanked Ted Black and Recreation Director Dan Meewis), attended Bethel Church food basket giveaway; chaired the Veterans Issues Advisory Committee meeting; thanked the first responders and public works for their response to the storm event.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate a read out.
There were no comments from the public on closed session items.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9: EXISTING LITIGATION
Committee v. City of Seaside, et al.
Monterey County Superior Court
Thursday, January 5, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 Case: 20CV002326
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
People v. Arzadon
Monterey County Superior Court
Case: 20CV003118
Upon return from closed session, City Attorney Damon did not have any announcements to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dingh Di
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk
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