DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, March 16, 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
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for the invocation. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobby Maxwell, Unnamed Member of Public, Ann Marie Pagan, Constance Constable, Diane Nielson, Pastor Kenneth Murray, Michael Lang
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF CONCEPTUAL EXTERIOR DESIGN OF FIRE STATION 2 BY RRM DESIGN GROUP (FIRE CHIEF MARY GUTIERREZ)
Chief Gutierrez introduced Mike Scott, Kathryn Hicks, and Connor Church from RRM who provided the presentation and responded to questions and comments from the Council.
B. FRIENDS OF SEASIDE PARKS ASSOCIATION UPDATE AND STATUS OF
POLLINATOR GARDENS PROJECT (EMILY HOWARD)
Recreation Director Dan Meewis introduced Ms. Howard and Zoe Curcio who provided the presentation and responded to questions and comments from the Council.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 C. CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER ASHLEY COLLICK)
Ms. Collick provided the presentation and responded to questions and comments from the Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor/Chair Oglesby read the Consent Agenda items. Item 8H was pulled by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Pastor Smith
On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller 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 MARCH 2, 2023
ACTION: APPROVED
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM FREMONT BOULEVARD TO DEL
MONTE AVENUE, AND ASSOCIATED SIDE STREETS AS WELL AS THE
WEST BOUND LANES OF FREMONT BOULEVARD FROM CLEMENTINA
AVENUE TO AMADOR STREET, FOR THE EXOTICS ON BROADWAY EVENT ON AUGUST 19, 2023
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-54
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF CANYON DEL
REY BOULEVARD FOR THE CITY OF SEASIDE'S RED, WHITE, AND BLUES EVENT ON JULY 4, 2023
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-55
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF CANYON DEL
REY BOULEVARD FOR THE ACTION COUNCIL BUILDING HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES "JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL JUBILEE" EVENT ON JUNE 17, 2023, AND APPROVING A CO-SPONSORSHIP TO WAIVE ALL FEES AND
ASSOCIATED COSTS FOR THE EVENT ON THE CITY HALL LAWN AND LAGUNA GRANDE PARK.
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E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LA NETA MURALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-57
F. ADOPT RESOLUTION RATIFYING DECLARATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
DUE TO THE PINEAPPLE EXPRESS ATMOSPHERIC RIVER STORMS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-58
G. APPROVE REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FOR 2023
HOT CARS COOL NITES CAR SHOWS
ACTION: APPROVED
H. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND WAIVE ALL FEES RELATED TO THE ITS ONLY US, INC. FOOTBALL CAMP AT CUTINO PARK ON APRIL 8, 2023
Recreation Director, Dan Meewis, introduced representatives from It’s Only Us, Inc. who were available to discuss the Council’s questions.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Renee Flanders
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 approving the request from Its Only Us Inc. to co-sponsor their Football Camp at Cutino Park on April 8, 2023.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL, NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT, COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSIONS AND
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ACTION: APPROVED THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:
Miguel Alvarado III to the Environmental Commission, Joan Costello to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission, Francisco Rojas to the Community Development Advisory Committee, and Amir Chapel to the Community Safety Advisory Commission.
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9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES WITH DISASTER KLEENUP
SPECIALISTS FOR ON-CALL PROPERTY CLEAN-UP SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00
Public Works Director/Engineer Nisha Patel provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council. City Manager Fontes gave more context to the community specialist, as a human "see click fix", and the City's efforts to enhance the safety and services of Public Works staff for large issues. Working on refining the role of city staff and consultants to lessen the severity of clean ups.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan, Miriam Smith
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 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Contractor Services with Disaster Kleenup Specialists to perform on-call property clean-up services for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-59
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Requesting support that staff look into how the CJOBS commission can look into the vacant building challenges. CJOBS needs a narrow focus. (Miller) Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco provided a presentation on touring the City’s streets as a Special Meeting.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
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12. 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 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
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Potential Litigation (2 Matters)
Upon return from closed session, City Attorney Damon did not have any announcements to report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
____________________________ __________________________ Kanisha D. Davis, Acting City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor Packet Page 12