DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, August 17, 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, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER ABSENT: NONE
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Council Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chandler Roland, Charline Smith, Ann Marie Pagan, Jose Luis Barajas, Lynda Cunningham.
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARD FOR JUNE AND JULY 2023
(NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONER, RAMONA OLAETAREED) Commissioner Ramona Olaeta-Reed presented the awards of June House of the Month Award for June, 2080 Buchanan Street to property owner, Francina Perez; and July House of the Month for July, 1395 Military Avenue to property owners, Rose & Brian Pratt.
B. BLUE ZONES PROJECT OF MONTEREY COUNTY (TANJA ROOS)
Ms. Roos provided a presentation reviewing the progress on project year 2 and the projections for project year 3.
C. COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE ( MARY GUTIERREZ, FIRE CHIEF) Packet Page 8
Thursday, August 17, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 Chief Gutierrez provided a presentation reviewing the current COVID-19 data that showed 21.9% of Seaside residents (and those within 93955 zip code) received the Bi-Valent Booster; and provided information on the Bi-Valent COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available. Vaccine locations can be found at vaccines.gov; text your zip code to 438829 or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
D. UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECREATION DIRECTOR, DAN MEEWIS)
Director Meewis provided a presentation and reviewed the following:
• Welcome to new Seaside Team Members – Jose Bazua, Economic Development Director, Stephanie Mora, Administrative Assistant, Sarah Barnes, Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Burke, Assistant Public Works Director, Danny Barrientos, Administrative Assistant.
• Seaside Farmer’s Market – Every Thursday from 3-7pm at Laguna Grande Park • City Hall & Library Parking Lot Repaving Project – August 21-September 20 • COVID-19 Monterey County Funeral & Burial Assistance Program, contact number is 831-356-3137
• Seaside ADU Loan Program - Interested homeowners are encouraged to visit www.ci.seaside.ca.us/805/ADU-Loan-Program
• 2023 Seaside Car Week Activities for August 14-19
• C.H.A.M.P Mentoring Program, informational session on August 26 at 10-12pm at Oldemeyer Center
• Seaside Police Animal Control – Free Microchipping & Dog License Event on August 26 at City Hall Lawn from 12-2pm
• Grandparents Day celebration on September 9 from 11-3pm • Oaxaca by the Sea, September 23 from 6-7:30pm
• CalFresh Food Program, www.getcalfresh.org
• Complimentary childcare at City Council Meetings, call 831-899-6800 48 hours in advance
• Friends of Seaside Parks, Park Clean Up dates: August 19, August 26, September 2 • Monterey Bay F.C. Home Games: August 26, September 16
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 8J was pulled from the Consent Agenda by 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 the Consent Agenda, except for item 8J as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 20 AND AUGUST 3, 2023
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
MONTEREY CONDORS (SOCCER) CLUB
ACTION: APPROVED
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER FOR
INCREASE IN VIDEO INSPECTION SERVICE FOR PREPARATION OF A
STORM DRAIN MASTER PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$135,940.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-122
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FERNANDO PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, APPROPRIATING
$16,562.25 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE PROJECT, AND
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO KRAEMER
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $143,707.50
AND A TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING
CONTINGENCY OF $158,078.25
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-123
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE HIGHLAND OTIS PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT, AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00
FOR THE PROJECT, AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO KRAEMER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$99,574.00 AND TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF $112,574.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-124
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2023 HOT SPOT
PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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Thursday, August 17, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 $49,492.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-125
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FERNANDO PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,070.00 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-126
J. RATIFY AN AGREEMENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SLOAN
SAKAI ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS
SERVICES
Prior to the motion, Council/Agency Member Miller stepped out of the meeting and returned after the vote on the item had passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
On motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to ratify an agreement to enter into a contract with Sloan Sakai Attorneys At Law.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MILLER
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-127
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BINGO LICENSE FOR THE YOUTH INCENTIVE PROGRAMS, INC.
Recreation Director Dan Meewis presented the item and reviewed the application for an annual bingo license for the Youth Incentive Programs, Inc. The approval process includes an Application, $50 fee, City Council Review, and decision to issue, deny or revoke the license.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Darlene Robinson, James Bogan, Karla Lobo On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Mayor Oglesby, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve Packet Page 11
Thursday, August 17, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 the annual bingo license for the Youth Incentive Programs, Inc.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: BURKS
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: APPROVED
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
CITY'S PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FIVE-YEAR PLAN Housing Program Manager, Alexia Rapoport presented the item and reviewed the PLHA five year plan. The Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program operates on a five-year cycle (2019-2023); has available funding predicated on previous year’s real estate transactions (variable year to year); jurisdictions are apportioned funding based on their 2017 CDBG allocation, and Seaside is estimated to be eligible for up to $1,158,744 over the five year cycle.
The proposed Amendment to 5-Year Plan includes to:
• Consolidate 100% of the award for the 2019-2023 five-year period; • To-date: $823,633;
• Proposed Use: Predevelopment for future affordable housing on city-owned parcels located at 956 and 962 Hilby Ave including but not limited to:
o Land improvements
o Environmental review fees
o Architectural/Engineering
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and second by Council/Agency Member Miller, and carried by the following vote the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing an amendment to the City’s PLHA five year plan.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-128
C. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE CITY OF SEASIDE CAR WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 19, 2023
Director Meewis presented the item and reviewed a event summary and attendance Packet Page 12
Thursday, August 17, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 numbers for events that have pasts, as well as the upcoming Car Week events:
• Monday, August 14, 2023 – Porsche Monterey “Classic Porsche” • Del Monte Avenue from 4pm – 7pm
• Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Concors d’Lemons
• City Hall Lawn from 8:00am – 1:00pm
• Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Concorso Itialiano
• Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course – 8am – 4pm
• Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Exotics on Broadway
• Broadway Avenue & Fremont Boulevard – 1pm – 6pm
D. APPROVE RESPONSE TO THE 2023 MONTEREY COUNTY CIVIL
GRAND JURY REPORT, "THE REAL COST OF FIREWORKS"
City Clerk Dominique Davis provided a presentation regarding the response to the Civil Grand Jury Report that concluded with seven (7) findings and thirteen (13) recommendations. In accordance with California Law PC Sect. 933.05, the City has a responsibility to respond to each finding and recommendation as follows:
• Response Format For Findings:
Agree, Partially Agree, Partially Disagree or Disagree
• Response Format For Recommendations:
Has been implemented, Has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, Requires further analysis or Will not be implemented In its response to the findings, the City agreed with 1, partially disagreed with 2 and disagreed wholly with 4; in regards to the recommendations, The City will implement 5, requires further analysis on 1, has already implemented 5 and will not implement
1. Police Chief Borges responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Lynda Cunningham, Bobby Maxwell 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 response to the 2023 Monterey County Civil Grand Jury Report, “The Real Cost of Fireworks”.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: APPROVED
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
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1. Review the ordinance and come back with a status on recreational vehicles in driveways (Pacheco)
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager Fontes provided an update on requests regarding solution for the Canadian Geese.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the Closed Session items and did not anticipate any announcements.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor of Ms. Faye Coleman at 9:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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