DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, May 4, 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
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Ronald Britt (Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ). The pledge was led by Council Member Alex Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
City Manager Fontes advised the Council that at the request of staff, items 7D – Human Resources Update would be delayed to the next meeting on May 18, 2023; and item 9B – Council Discussion Regarding Youth Summer Employment Program Funding for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 was removed as the funding was allocated from the existing budget and is readily available for the recipients to utilize.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Dayana Bergman, Pastor Ronald Britt, Catherine Crockett, Dennis Alexander, Tanya Roos, Maria, Peter Kaiser, Christina, Kay Cline.
City Manager Fontes responded to public comment topics regarding small business assistance and promotion, and obtaining access to water that are suitable for the types of business that might occupy the vacant buildings.
Mayor/Chair Oglesby responded to public comment topics regarding military housing and the police enforcement which was clarified that the land is still in Federal Government territory, small business assistance and the challenges facing building owners as it relates to water limitations and their willingness to rent to vacant buildings.
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. MAYOR'S KEY TO THE CITY AWARD (MAYOR IAN N. OGLESBY) Packet Page 8
Thursday, May 4, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 Mayor Oglesby read the proclamation honoring Carol Mikkelsen for her work and role in the founding of Friends of Seaside Parks Association and its role in the improvement, maintenance and accessibility of Seaside Parks.
Council Member Garcia-Arrazola presented a proclamation on behalf of District 30 Assembly Member Dawn Addis.
Ms. Mikkelsen had remarks and thanked all those that participate in the association and work to help maintain the parks.
B. 4th OF JULY OPERATIONAL PLAN (POLICE COMMANDER MATTHEW DOZA)
Commander Doza provided a presentation and reviewed the operational plan for 4th of July as it relates to fireworks enforcement, and its zero tolerance policy. The goal of the operational plan is safety of residents, visitors, and property from use of illegal fireworks.
Commander Doza responded to questions from the Council regarding county-wide fireworks collaboration, Spanish language translation and interpretation support, promotion of information/identification of illegal fireworks.
The Council asked that an update be provided at the May 18, 2023 Council meeting.
C. UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECREATION SUPERVISOR, KEE HYON HIGGINS)
Mr. Higgins provided a presentation and reviewed the following upcoming events:
• Red Dress Day – May 6 – Oldemeyer Center
• Memorial Flag Event – May 6 – Seaside City Hall
• Wellness Event – May 7 – Oldemeyer Center
• Meet the (Race Car) Drivers – May 10 – Seaside Automall • Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery – May 1-June 29 – Seaside City Hall • Mother’s Day Brunch – May 13 – Oldemeyer Center
• Summer & Fall Recreation registration – May 15 (residents), May 17 (nonresidents) • Community Meeting – May 17 – Oldemeyer Center
• International Festival – May 20 – City Hall Lawn
• Free smoke alarm installation – May 20 – Sonoma Ave, Fremont Blvd, Canyon Del Rey Blvd, and Charles Ave.
• Baseball & Softball Summer league – May 3 – gojrgiants.org • Tree Giveaway – Seaside Residents – bit.ly/seasidefreetree23 • Community Survey for Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan – surveymonkey.com/r/Seasideparks
• Seaside Parks & Recreation Master Plan Open House – June 8 – Oldemeyer Center
• Farmer’s Market – Projected for June 15 (Vendors wanted!) – Packet Page 9
Thursday, May 4, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 everyonesharvest.org
• Family & Community Support Program – (831) 899-6852
• Friends of Seaside Parks Association Park Clean Ups – May 6, 13, 20, 27 • Monterey Bay F.C. Home Games – May 5, 13, 20
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D. HUMAN RESOURCES UPDATE (HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST,
SAMANTHA SAKHRANI)
This item was moved to the May 18, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency meeting.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
RESULTS: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 20, 2023
Action: Approved
B. APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY
COMMISSION
Action: Appointed Alan Katz to the Community Safety Advisory Commission C. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM
Action: Approved
D. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
THE GREATER VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST AND, THE "WE WORSHIP" COLLECTIVE YOUTH DAY CAMP
Action: Approved
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF DEL MONTE
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM TIOGA AVENUE TO THE
BEGINNING OF THE GRANITE ROCK BUILDING FOR THE CLASSIC
PORSCHE EVENT ON AUGUST 14, 2023
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Thursday, May 4, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 Action: Adopted Reso #23-77
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR)
AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
Andy Myrick, Community & Economic Development Planning Manager presented the item and reviewed the annual report prepared for submittal to the OPR and HCD.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dayana Bergman, 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 accepting the 2022 general plan annual progress report and authorizing submittal of the report to the OPR and HCD.
RESULTS: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-78
B. COUNCIL DISCUSSION REGARDING YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (OGLESBY)
This item was removed from the agenda during Item 4 - Review of Agenda.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Asked that City collaborate and show support for Monterey Bay Union F.C after wins with lighting of City Hall or a hanging of a flag (Miller).
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager Fontes informed the Council that he would follow up at a future meeting regarding improving resident’s participation in the CalFresh program and a plan for a lobbyist.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
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Thursday, May 4, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the Closed Session items and did not anticipate any announcements. There were no comments from the public.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Committee for Sound Water and Land Development v. City of Seaside, et al.
Monterey County Superior Court
Case No. 20CV002326
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9- POTENTIAL LITIGATION (2 MATTERS)
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ _________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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