DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, November 2, 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
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge of allegiance was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Boyer, Donna Penwell, Peter Kaiser, Ray Riordian
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF PAINTING TITLED "POLICING" THANKING POLICE
CHIEF NICK BORGES (PAMELA BONSPER & JACQUELINE SIMON)
Jacqueline C. Simon and Pamela Bonsper of Cast Action Alliance, provided a presentation of a painting to Police Chief Nick Borges and the City Council titled “Policing”. As described by the artist, the painting intends “to contrast police departments which are dedicated to serving and protecting their communities in a lawful and responsible manner to those which use illegal acts of aggression against people of color.”
B. UPDATE ON THE CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PROCESS (ECONOMIC &
COMMUNITY PLANNING MANAGER, ANDREW MYRICK)
Mr. Myrick provided a presentation that reviewed the status and progress of the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), which is a local level effort to identify specific steps Packet Page 12
Thursday, November 2, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 that they can take both to mitigate the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The City Council approved the release of a Request for Proposals on September 21, 2023, and the deadline for submitting proposals has concluded and proposals have been received.
City staff is in the process of reviewing the proposals and setting up interviews with the proposers. Staff plans to have a recommendation for Council to select a consultant by December/January.
Mayor Oglesby stated that he intends to appoint an Ad-Hoc Committee of the City Council to review best practices and other relevant topics related to the process.
C. 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 Certified Farmers Market – Every Thursday, 3-7pm, Laguna Grande Park • Everyone’s Altar, November 2, 4-7pm, honoring Dia De Los Muertos • Palenke Arts, Dia De La Muertos, November 2, 6-8pm, Oldemeyer Center • Recreation Department, Winter Spring Activity Guide, Registration opens 12/4 for residents, 12/6 for non-residents
• Ord Terrace Elementary School Crossing Improvements Ribbon Cutting, November 8 at 10:40 a.m., 1755 La Salle Aven
• Parks & Recreation Master Plan Open House Meeting, November 8, 6-7:30pm, Oldemeyer Center
• Diabetes Walk & Learn, November 15, 2-3pm, Gateway to Fort Ord National Monument
• Thanksgiving Camps, November 20-22, 7:45-6pm, bit.ly/SeasideRecTrac • Blue Zones, Purpose Workshop, November 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Oldemeyer Center • Cereal with Santa, December 3, 9-11a.m. Oldemeyer Center • Winter Wonderland, November 8 (corrected date), 6-9pm, City Hall Lawn • Community Holiday Luncheon, December 16, 12:00 p.m. Oldemeyer Center • Caltrans SR218 ADA Compliant Pedestrian Access Project (updates provided) • CalFresh Food, to enrollment assistance available at 831-899-6851 or 831-899- 6850
• Complimentary Childcare at City Council meetings, call 831-899-6800 48 hours in advance
• Family & Community Support Program, [email protected], 831-899- 6852
• Friends of Seaside Parks Association Clean Up – November 4 (Beta), November 11 (Highland-Otis), November 18 (Durant), November 25 (Capra).
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 No comments from the public.
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 as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 17, SEPTEMBER 7, 18, AND 21 ACTION: APPROVED
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO EXHIBIT "A"
OF THE SHARED ELECTRICAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SEASIDE AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ACTION: ADOPTED
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANTS
FUNDS FROM CHEVRON FOR THE CHEVRON STEM GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO IMPLEMENT STEM PROGRAMMING
UNDER THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ACTION: ADOPTED
D. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR SERVICES WITH PREMO
ROOFING FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS CORPORATION YARD REROOF
PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,800.00
ACTION: ADOPTED
E. APPROVE A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RAIMI & ASSOCIATES, INC FOR COMPLETION OF
THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE AND SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT TO
EXTEND THE TERM AND INCREASE THE AGREEMENT FUNDING BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $60,000.00
ACTION: APPROVED & ADOPTED
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CUTINO PARK IMPROVEMENT PART 2 PHASE 1 PROJECT AND APPROVING $118,000.00 IN ADDITIONAL CONTINGENCY
TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH GRANITE ROCK COMPANY
FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT EXCEED
$1,494,488.30
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G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING $57,000.00 IN ADDITIONAL
CONTINGENCY TO THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH KRAEMER
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE FERNANDO PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT FOR A TOTAL CONSTRUCTION AMOUNT THAT DOES NOT
EXCEED $215,078.25
ACTION: ADOPTED
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTOR
SERVICES WITH CRAVEN LANDSCAPING INC FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,852.98
ACTION: ADOPTED
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZOA-23-02: ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING ORDINANCE) TO ADD CHAPTER 17.13 IMPLEMENTING SENATE BILL 9 (DUPLEXES AND PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS). THE AMENDMENT IS NOT A PROJECT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21(j) AND 66411.7(n) (FIRST
READING, ROLL CALL VOTE)
Economic Development & Community Planning Manager, Andrew Myrick, provided a presentation reviewing SB 9 which has been effective since January 1, 2022, and allows for allows for ministerial approval (“by right”) for at least two dwelling units on a single-family zoned parcel; also allows ministerial approval of qualifying urban lot splits.
An urgency ordinance addressing SB9 has been adopted by the City Council since December 16, 2021, and subsequently extended to December 12, 2023. The ordinance amendment proposed, would make the language from the urgency ordinance permanent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ray Riordan
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco, and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the ordinance amending Title 17 and add Chapter 17.13 to the Seaside Municipal Code to implement Senate Bill 9.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ACTION: 2ND VOTE REQUIRED AT NOVEMBER 16, 2023 MEETING.
B. SAFE PARKING LICENSE APPLICATION SPL-23-01: MONTEREY
PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROPERTY OWNER, AND ONE
STARFISH SAFE PARKING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, APPLICANT,
HAVE APPLIED FOR A SAFE PARKING FACILITY LICENSE AT THE MONTEREY ADULT SCHOOL LOCATED AT 1295 LA SALLE AVENUE (APN:
011-095-004). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, SECTION 15061(b)(3) FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Director Myrick presented the item and responded to questions from the Council.
The applicants and representatives of One Starfish Safe Parking and Supportive Services and Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) made statements regarding their request and responded to questions about the project details. The proposed Safe Parking License location is 1295 La Salle Avenue, Monterey Adult School. The license is for safe parking of 20 vehicles from 6:30PM to 7AM (differs from 10PM-6AM code requirement) with a bathroom, handwashing, and trash facilities provided. The plan includes an on-site security guard. Notices were mailed to residents and property owners within 300 feet.
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 safe parking license application, SPL-23-01.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jonathan Amandi, Shawnda LeBeuf, Kate Keiger, Miriam Smith, Donnie Everett, Karla Lobo, Pastor Kenneth Murray RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNDING ALLOCATED FOR COMMUNITY
AND PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works Director/City Engineer Nisha Patel presented the item and responded to questions from the Council. The Neighborhood Improvement Commission also provided statements to the Council regarding their recommendations.
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 On motion by Council/ Agency Alex Miller and second Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the approve the NIC recommendations as a whole.
Substitute Motion: 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 moved to approve the NIC recommendations individually as follows:
1. Light pole banners: All Yes
2. 3 picnic areas at Cutino Park: All Yes
3. Neighborhood watch program: All Yes
4. Cover/artwork on utility boxes: 4 Yes; Noes – Garcia-Arrazola
5. Mural at Cutino Park: All Yes
6. Repair at wheeler tennis courts: All Yes
7. Tree giveaway: All Yes
8. Four benches on General Jim Moore Boulevard: 4 Yes; Noes – Garcia-Arrazola
9. Welcome sign at north end of city: All Yes
10.Fernando park Northside walkway: All Yes
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jeff Mayer, Jennie Reese, Peter Kaiser, Joan Costello, Dianne Nielson, AnnaLisa Mitchell
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HILBY AVENUE TRAFFIC
CALMING PLAN AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX INC. TO
DESIGN AND PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS FOR THE THE HILBY AVENUE
TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,870.00
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/ City Engineer, and Jimmy Jessup, Venera Mandanas, Parametrix Inc. provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council regarding project goals, existing conditions, community feedback, concept plans, and next steps.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peter Kaiser, Tanja Roos
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 approving the Hilby Packet Page 17
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RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM AND
HAVANA SOLIZ PARKS CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/ City Engineer presented the item and responded to question from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Robert Daniels, Dianne Nielson
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the Lincoln Cunningham and Havana Soliz Parks Conceptual Master Plan.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH WHITSON ENGINEERS TO PREPARE CONSTRUCTION
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM
ARTERIAL TRAIL PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $89,800.00 Assistant Public Works Director, Carolyn Burke, presented the item and reviewed the Phase 1 Trail Construction and professional service agreement.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Tanja Roos
On motion by Council/ Agency Alex Miller and second Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the resolution and authorized the professional service agreement with Whitson Engineers.
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AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED
E. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE USE OF ZOOM FOR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Affairs Officer/City Clerk Dominique Davis, provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMRNTS: Peter Kaiser, Robert Daniels, Pastor Kenneth Murray, Estevan
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second Council/Agency Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve discontinuation of zoom for the purpose of public comments.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Update on Cal Fresh Numbers (6 month span) - Oglesby B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
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13. 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
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: KBB Seaside Venture, et. al. and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: Property generally located east and west of General Jim Moore Blvd., north and south of Eucalyptus Road and a widening of the existing easement along Gigling from 30-feet to 70-feet and 110-feet and from 80-feet to 130-feet. (PGE Easement for Del Monte-Fort Ord 60kV Electric transmission line rebuild project ) Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Pacific Gas and Electric 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)
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor of William “Bill” Grandy, and Lt. Ron Allen.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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