DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 21, 2023
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO
ABSENT: OGLESBY
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The Pledge of allegiance was led by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Two emergency items were proposed to be added to the agenda; 8K - NOTICE OF REJECTION OF GOVERNMENT CLAIM OF CARI MCCORMICK, and 8L –
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH JEA AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE LOBBYIST
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,000.00
PUBLIC COMMENT: Susan Schiavone
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to add the two emergency items to Consent Agenda.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Schiavone, Chandler Roland, Dennis Volk, Tania Rez, Martha Hendricks, Karla Lobo, Dianne Nielson
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Alvin Edwards, Monterey Peninsula Water management District, Division 1 provided a Packet Page 25
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7. PRESENTATIONS
A. UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(RECREATION DIRECTOR, DAN MEEWIS)
Recreation Director Dan Meewis provided a presentation and reviewed the following upcoming events and responded to questions from the Council:
• Seaside Farmer’s Market – Every Thursday from 3-7pm at Laguna Grande Park • City Hall & Library Parking Lot Repaving Project – Phase 2 of the project will address the parking lot behind the Library.
• 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
• Patullo Swim Center, Float and Flick on September 22
• CA Coastal Clean Up Day, September 23 from 9-12pm
• 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 • Eternal Light of Hope Day, September 25 from 5-7pm, hosted by Police Department • Public Works hot spot program will be start on Monday the September 25 • Friday, September 29 conclusion of Hot Cars, Cool Nights events • Registration is open for Fall Camps held October 2-6 with the Recreation Department • Movies in the park on October 6 – vote to choose a movie at bit.ly/mitp1023 • Fire Department Open House on October 7
• Sarangsem Music Night Fest, October 7 at Oldemeyer Center • Seaside’s 69th birthday celebration, October 13 from 6-8 at the Oldemeyer Center • Pumpkin Plunge at Pattullo Swim Center on October 21
• CalFresh Food Program, www.getcalfresh.org
• Complimentary childcare at City Council Meetings, call 831-899-6800 48 hours in advance
• Family & Community Support Program, [email protected] , 831-899-6852 • Caltrans is still performing work on WB 218 (aka Canyon Del Rey Blvd) and will last until November
• Friends of Seaside Parks Association – Park Clean Ups, September 23 (Durant), September 30 (Capra), October 7 (Farallones)
• Monterey Bay FC Home Games, October 14 “Breast Cancer Awareness Night” Follow us on social media: facebook.com/Seaside CA, Instagram: @cityofseaside, Twitter:
@City of Seaside
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda:
8L – Miller, 8K, 8L, 8J – Karla Lobo
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Kathy Riveria, Susan Schiavone, Emily Gavit On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazaola, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, with the exception of Items 8L, 8K, and 8J.
RESULT: 3-1-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO
NOES: MILLER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
A. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
CENTRAL COAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THEIR WORK TO LEARN PROGRAM ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
SEASIDE BLADE RUNNERS BASKETBALL
ACTION: APPROVED
E. PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER AS CHILDHOOD CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 ACTION: PROCLAIMED
F. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 25 TO SEPTEMBER 29, 2023, AS STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK FOR STORMWATER
CONTROL
ACTION: PROCLAIMED
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF YOSEMITE
STREET, BETWEEN BROADWAY AVENUE AND MENDOCINO STREET, ON OCTOBER 7, 2023 FOR SEASIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL
COMMUNITY PUBLIC EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-141
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF SEASIDE ENGINEERING
STANDARDS TO ADD TRENCH, ASPHALT RESTORATION, AND
MORATORIUM ASPHALT RESTORATION STANDARD DETAILS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-142
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT AN $85,000 REAP 2.0 GRANT AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE REQUISITE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-143
J. APPROVE THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR
THE CREATION OF A CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Cathy Riveria, Susan Schiavone, Emily Gottlieb On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the release of an RFP for the creation of a climate action and adaptation plan.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-143
K. NOTICE OF REJECTION OF GOVERNMENT CLAIM OF CARI MCCORMICK (THIS ADDITION TO THE AGENDA OCCURRED AFTER AFTER THE 72 HOUR POSTING DEADLINE, A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE WAS REQUIRED TO
ADD THIS ITEM TO THE AGENDA)
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to reject the claim and directed staff to send appropriate notice to the claimant.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-144
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH JEA AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE LOBBYIST
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $84,000.00 (THIS ADDITION TO THE AGENDA OCCURRED AFTER AFTER THE 72 HOUR POSTING
DEADLINE, A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE WAS REQUIRED TO ADD THIS ITEM
TO THE AGENDA)
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and second by Council/Agency Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing a professional service agreement with JEA & Associates to provide Lobbyist Services.
RESULT: 3-1-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO
NOES: MILLER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-145
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. RECEIVE UPDATE FROM CONSERVATION TECHNIX ON THE CITY OF
SEASIDE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Steve Duh, Technix, provided a presentation regarding the Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PRMP). PRMP is a 10-year guide and strategic plan for managing and Packet Page 29
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PUBLIC COMMENT: Tanja Roos, Martha Henry, Karla Lobo, Dianne Nielson B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AND
CONSTRUCTION BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE BROADWAY AVENUE
COMPLETE STREETS CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,576,000.00 FULLY FUNDED BY THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT
Public Works Director/City Engineer Nisha Patel and Molly Tremblay, Kimley Horn & Associates provided the presentation reviewing the project for the design and construction of a 1.3 mile road diet on Broadway Avenue and safe routes to school improvements on Yosemite Street. The project will transform the 4- lane roadway to a 2-lane roadway and install: roundabouts at 7 intersections; curb extensions; buffered and protected bicycle lanes; enhanced crosswalks; rectangular rapid flashing beacons; accessible design; and bicycle pavement marking and signage on Yosemite Street.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Tanja Roos
On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks 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 authorizing a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO, MILLER
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: OGLESBY
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-146
C. ADOPT FINDINGS FOR THE NEW FORT ORD COURTHOUSE PROJECT
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15096 and 15162), SURPLUS LANDS ACT, AND
GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AND APPROVE PROPERTY
AQUISITION AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DOCUMENT AND TAKE
ALL SUCH FURTHER ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT
Council/Agency Member Miller made a statement to his objection of the project Packet Page 30
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City Attorney Sheri Damon responded to the objection and provided a presentation reviewing the project, which is a courthouse that will be 83,201 Square Feet, has 7 Courtrooms, 280 surface parking plus secured parking for judicial officers, replaces 5-courtroom Monterey Superior Court at Aguajito Road, and provides room for 1 Court from Marina Court and 1 Calendar from Salinas.
The New Fort Ord Courthouse will address civil, domestic violence/harassment (restraining orders), family law, family support, and probate cases.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Pastor Ronald Britt, Karla Lobo
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved adopt findings for the new Fort Ord Courthouse project.
RESULT: 3-0-1-1
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, PACHECO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MILLER
ABSENT: OGLESBY
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #23-147
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
Council/Agency Member Miller departed at 9:08 p.m.
City Manager Fontes provided an update on the issues regarding Canadian Geese and parking for recreational vehicles.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Damon stated that there was no potential litigation for the Council to discuss.
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9
Potential Litigation (2 matters)
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Dave Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tem Packet Page 32