DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, July 6, 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
Moment of silence held in place of invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mescal St. Resident, Shelley, Christine Hoyer, Bobby Maxwell, Linda Cunningham, Pastor Ronald Britt, Alvin Edwards, Chandra LeBouf, Rachel Christofferson, Ray Riordan
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Alvin Edwards, Director, Division 1 – Monterey Peninsula Water Management District reported that the rates are increasing this month. AquaFresh injection season is complete. Along with M1W, Seaside has 3,000 acre feet of water stored underground.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECREATION
DIRECTOR, DAN MEEWIS)
Director Meewis provided a presentation and reviewed the following upcoming events and responded to questions from the Council:
• Seaside Certified Farmers Market – Every Thursday – Laguna Grande Park 3-7pm • City’s Teen Center and Seaside’s Classic Car Club presents Youth Summer Jam – July 8 – Seaside Teen Center 1-4pm
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 • Sunday Blues in the Park 2023 – July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6 – Laguna Grande Park 1-4:30pm
• Monterey Peninsula Obon Festival – July 9 – Monterey Peninsula Buddhist Temple 12-5pm
• Free Webinar: Organics Recycling on the Monterey Peninsula – July 13 at 6pm • Kick Vape Away Kickball Tournament – July 16 – Cutino Park 12-3pm • Country Western Dance – July 20 – Oldemeyer Center 12:30-3pm • Hot Cars & Cool Nights –July 28, August 25, September 29 – Broadway Ave 4- 8pm
• Porsche Monterey Classic – August 14 – Porsche Monterey (1781 Del Monte) 4- 8pm
• Consours d’Lemons – August 19 – Seaside City Hall
• Concorso Italiano – August 19 - Bayonet & Blackhorse Golf Course 10am-3pm • Exotics on Broadway – August 19 – Broadway Ave 1-6pm
• CalFresh information
• Family & Community Support Program – (831) 899-6852
• Friends of Seaside Parks Association Park Clean Ups – July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29
• Monterey Bay F.C. Home Games –July 8, July 15, July 29 Follow us on social media: facebook.com/SeasideCA, Instagram: @cityofseaside, Twitter: @City_of_Seaside
B. PRESENTATION OF APRIL AND MAY 2023 HOUSES OF THE MONTH (NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONER, RAY RIORDAN)
NIC Commissioner Mr. Riordan provided the April and May 2023 House of the Month.
The Mayor awarded plaques to April’s winner, Rachel Christofferson at 1542 Waring Street, and May’s winner, Dianne Nielson at 1296 Lowell St. There were no questions from the Council.
C. SEASIDE POLICE AND FIRE "CHAMP" YOUTH CADET PROGRAM (FIRE
CHIEF MARY GUTIERREZ AND POLICE COMMANDER JUSTIN PASCONE ) Chief Gutierrez and Commander Pascone provided the presentation and answered questions from the Council.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Council Member Miller and second by Council 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
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 15, 2023
ACTION: Approved
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: Approved
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: Approved
D. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY AS BEBE MOORE
CAMPBELL NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ACTION: Approved
E. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JULY 28, 2023, NATIONAL
BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY
ACTION: Approved
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PAJARO VALLEY OHLONE COUNCIL FOR THEIR "RED DRESS DAY - HONORING INDIGENOUS
WOMEN" EVENT ON MAY 04, 2024
ACTION: Approved
G. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
MONTEREY BAY'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FOR THE USE OF
THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR MASTER OF
SOCIAL WORK, NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ON AUGUST 21, 2023 ACTION: Approved
H. APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (ESCA) QUARTERLY REPORT
ACTION: Approved
I. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION,
COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSION
ON JOBS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND BUSINESSES IN SEASIDE
ACTION: Approved & Appointed Parvaneh Keivanfar to the Environmental Commission, Gerald Daniel to the Commission on Jobs, Opportunities & Businesses in Seaside, and Kalyn Foliaki to the Community Safety Advisory Commission.
J. APPROVE A REQUEST FROM BLACK LEADERS AND ALLIES
COLLABORATIVE FOR SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTEEN
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00), AND USE THE CITY LOGO ON
PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE MONTEREY COUNTY RACE
RELATIONS SUMMIT MEETING ON JULY 14, 2023 TO BE HELD AT
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL IN SEASIDE
ACTION: Approved
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACTOR SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA PREMIER RESTORATION FOR ON-CALL
PROPERTY CLEAN-UP SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000.00 AND TOTAL PROJECT COST, INCLUDING A 10%
CONGINGENCY OF $82,500.00
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-108
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT AMENDMENT #3 TO INCREASE THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00
WITH KIMLEY-HORN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CAMPUS TOWN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR A CUMULATIVE CONTRACT
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $555,200.00 TO BE REIMBURSED BY
DEVELOPER OR PAID FOR OUT OF THE FORT ORD REUSE AUTHORITY
DEMOLITION BONDS
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-109
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CLARIFYING REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
ALLOCATION OF WATER FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-110
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYORS OF SEASIDE AND
OAXACA DE JUAREZ MEXICO TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEEMENT TO
APPROVE THE CITY OF SEASIDE DONATION OF SURPLUS SEASIDE FIRE
AND POLICE EQUIPMENT TO OAXACA DE JUAREZ FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AND HAVE A MUTUAL EXCHANGE OF TRAINING
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-111
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NORTH FREMONT STREET
SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE PROJECT MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM
Recreation Director Dan Meewis provided the presentation and responded to questions from Council. There were no public comments.
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 On motion by Council 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 adopt a resolution approving the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Reso #23-112
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Application fee for the red and blue curves to be refunded if the city council approves the request based on public safety and public benefit. (Pacheco)
2. Requesting fees associated with the paintings of the rich and blue curves be waived if it is approved by the mayor and city council based on public benefit and safety. (Pacheco)
3. Discussion about mitigating traffic on Monterey Road (Miller) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager Fontes provided the Council with an update on the lobbyist RFP and a request to raise the Monterey Bay Football Club flag at City Hall.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
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 54956.8
Property: The Property Commonly Referred to as Campus Town (Property bounded by Highway 1/1st Avenue, 7th Avenue, Lightfighter/Colonel Durham Street, and Gigling)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al.
Negotiating Parties: Danny Bakewell Jr., et. al. and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Purchase and Sale Agreement Terms
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Thursday, July 6, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: A portion of APN 031-151-055 located to the east of General Jim Moore Blvd./Generally South of Lightfighter commonly referred to as the Presidio of Monterey Fire Station
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al.
Negotiating Parties: US Army and City of Seaside
Under Negotiation: price, terms of payment or both
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9- POTENTIAL LITIGATION (2 MATTERS)
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 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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