DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 7, 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
Pastor Ronald Britt, Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ led the invocation. The pledge was led by Council Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
The agenda items after the Consent Agenda were heard in the following order: 10A, 9A, 9B and then 10B.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chandler Roland, Ray Riordian, Michelle Overmeyer, Lacey Raak, Tanya Roos, Dennis Alexander, Ann Marie Pagan, Nina Beatty, Rosalyn Green, Susan Schavoni, Dianne Nielson
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. AUGUST 2023 HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARD (NEIGHBORHOOD
IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION)
Commissioner Dennis Alexander presented the August House of the Month Award to 1692 San Lucas Street, property owner: Maribel Ramirez and Jose Munoz.
B. UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS (RECREATION DIRECTOR, DAN MEEWIS)
Director Meewis provided a presentation and reviewed the following:
• Seaside Farmer’s Market – Every Thursday from 3-7pm at Laguna Grande Park • City Hall & Library Parking Lot Repaving Project – August 21-September 20 Packet Page 15
Thursday, September 7, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 • 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
• Grandparents Day celebration on September 9 from 11-3pm • 22nd Anniversary 9/11 Commemoration on September 11 at 9am, City Hall Lawn • C.H.A.M.P Mentoring Program, informational session on September 16 at 10-12pm at Oldemeyer Center
• Hilby Traffic Calming Project at Traffic Advisory Committee Special Meeting, September 19 at 6pm
• Oaxaca By the Sea Pop Up Art & Weaving, September 20-26 at City Hall • Oaxaca by the Sea, September 23 from 6-7:30pm
• Oaxaca by the Sea business Expo, September 24 from 1-5pm • CA Coastal Clean Up Day, September 23 from 9-12pm
• Eternal Light of Hope Day, September 25 from 5-7pm, hosted by Police Department
• Hot Cars & Cool Nights, September 29 from 4-8pm on Broadway Avenue • Seaside Fire Department Open House, October 7 from 10-2pm • CalFresh Food Program, www.getcalfresh.org
• Complimentary childcare at City Council Meetings, call 831-899-6800 48 hours in advance
• Friends of Seaside Parks Association – Park Clean Ups, September 9 (Beta), September 16 (Highland Otis), September 23 (Durant)
• Monterey Bay FC Home Games, September 16, September 20 • Monday, 9/11 Caltrans performing work on WB 218 (aka Canyon Del Rey Blvd) and will last about 2 months.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda:
8G – Pacheco, 8H - Miller, 8I – Pacheco, 8K –Miller, Pacheco & Ana Mendoza On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the Consent Agenda was approved except for items 8G, 8H, 8I, and 8K.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 C. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN TO HOLD THEIR "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" EVENT ON NOVEMBER 2, 2023
ACTION: APPROVED
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED SELECTION
AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PURCHASE OF
TWO FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMAND VEHICLES AND ONE DRONE
VEHICLE, AND OUTFIT ALL THREE WITH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EQUIPMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $340,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-129
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE
WATER RATE AND CAPACITY FEE STUDIES FOR SEASIDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,350.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-130
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
AND HAMILTON, ELLIS, AND MARTIN PLAZA TO REIMBURSE THE CITY
FOR PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT
THE HEM PLAZA
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-131
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR THE RECIPIENTS OF THE COMMUNITY
SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
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 contracts for the recipients of the Community Social Services Grant Program.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-132
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE
POSITION CONTROL LIST TO ADD ONE SENIOR PLANNER AND DELETE Packet Page 17
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ONE ASSOCIATE PLANNER POSITION IN THE PLANNING DIVISION PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
Member Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the modification of the position control list to add one senior planner and delete one associate planner position.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-133
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE
POSITION CONTROL LIST TO ADD ONE PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER/CITY
CLERK AND DELETE ONE CITY CLERK POSITION
PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Daniels, Karla Lobo, John Holt, Dianne Nielson, Rosalyn Green
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 modification of the position control list to add one Public Affairs Officer/City Clerk and delete one City Clerk position.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-134
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER TO DESIGN THE CONTINGENCY
INTERTIE FROM SEASIDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM TO MARINA
COAST WATER DISTRICT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,800.00 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-135
K. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF GREEN CURB
ON FREMONT BOULEVARD AND REMOVAL OF YELLOW CURB ON
PHOENIX AVENUE
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: Ana Mendoza, Lesley, Ann Marie Pagan, 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 installation of green curb on Fremont Blvd and removal of yellow curb on Phoenix Ave.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: APPROVED
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $80,000 FROM THE MERGED HOUSING FUND TO THE
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) LOAN PROGRAM
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-136
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND
ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE AND EXPO BEING HELD SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2023, IN
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-137
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (AR-23-11) FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED AT 7 HARROW COURT IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (RS-8) ZONING DISTRICT. THIS ITEM IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 3)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15303 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (DE NOVO
HEARING)
Council/Agency Member Miller recused himself from the item and left the Chamber.
Economic & Community Planning Manager Andrew Myrick presented the appeal of Architectural Review (AR-23-11) for a five bedroom, 4 bathroom 4,433 sf residence with an attached 506 sf two-car garage, which will rebuild of a fire damaged residence, and add a new second story addition to 24 ft height maximum (previous max. height 18’).
Property owner, Jonathan Lee and appellants, Pamela McCormick and Steve Crow, provided presentations and responded to questions from the Council.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 PUBLIC COMMENT: Marilyn Mancini, Steve Crow, Ann Marie Pagan, Mary C., Cathy, Karla Lobo, Tiffany Cooper-Smith, Caroline N., Catherine Crockett, 2 callers via zoom.
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 AR-23-11, deny the appeal, and directed staff to return with additional findings to add to the adopted resolution.
RESULT: 4-0-1-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MILLER
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-138
Council/Agency Member returned the Chamber after the conclusion of the vote.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 Administrative Analyst II, Haroon Noori, provided a presentation reviewing the CAPER for the CDBG program, and as a recipient of these funds, HUD requires the City to prepare and submit a Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the CDBG program within 90 days of the close of the fiscal year. The CAPER evaluates the City’s overall progress and performance in meeting the goals identified within its five-year Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan.
There were no comments from the public.
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 adopt a resolution approving the CAPER for the CDBG program for fiscal year 2022-2023.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-139
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE THE SEASIDE STARS AD-HOC COMMITTEE
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RECOMMENDATIONS, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS WITH FMG CUSTOM CONCRETE, AND AMEND THE 2023- 2024 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET APPROPRIATING $58,784.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
Recreation Director Dan Meewis presented the item and the Seaside Stars “formerly the Broadway Walk of Fame policy”, which was approved by the City Council in February of 2022. The goal is to honor those individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the City of Seaside. 2023 start nominations were:
Mel Mason – Community & Social Equality
Dr. Charlie Knight - Education
Roosevelt Williams – Community & Social Equality
Darryl Choates – Civics & Government
Herman Edwards – Athletics & Competition
Tim Brown – Civics & Government
*Kay Cline – Environment & Conservation
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan, Sylvia Sheih, Helen Rucker, Ruthie Watts, Dinice Maiden, Stephanie Williams Fawst, Annalisa Mitchell, Miriam Smith, Robert Daniels, Susan Schiavone, Lia Edwards, Rudy, Karla Lobo, Hugh Roberts II, Maiaika Velazquez, Rosalyn Green, 1 zoom caller
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 the Seaside Stars Ad-Hoc Committee recommendations, authorized the City Manager to execute the contracts and adopt a resolution amending the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget appropriating $58,784.00 from the General Fund.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-140
B. DISCUSS CITY POLICY AND/OR PROCESS FOR THE USE OF STAFF TIME
AND RESOURCES AND/OR USE OF CITY RESOURCES AND FACILITIES
BY INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBERS AT INDIVIDUAL COUNCIL MEMBER
FORUMS SUCH AS TOWN HALLS, LISTENING SESSIONS, AND
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Mayor Oglesby, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to extend the meeting past 10:29 p.m.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: BURKS, OGLESBY, PACHECO, MILLER
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ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Assistant City Manager Manny Gonzalez provided an overview of the item and sought direction from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Regina Mason
Staff was directed to bring back a short policy for approval.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Provide an update and overview of City ordinances related to enforcement of parking and placement of recreational vehicles and other items such as garbage cans on private property such as driveways and the creation of a moratorium on serving fines and tickets until a policy has been established (Pacheco) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the Closed Session items and did not expect any announcement.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Regina Mason
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 a.m.
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 9 Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ _________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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