CHORSEA FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNIA AGENCY TO THE Thursday, February 1, 2024
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Schiavone, Peter Kaiser, Ann Marie Pagan, Walter Charles
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Citywide Events and Community Announcements Video reviewed the following upcoming events:
• National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch in effect late Tues night (1/30) - late Thurs night (2/01) for Monterey County.
• Self-serve sandbag distribution at the Fire Station and the lot next to Chili's restaurant
• The registration window for the Affordable Connectivity Program, providing discounted internet service for residents, will close on February 7, 2024. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) helps eligible households get online with a $30 monthly discount for Home Internet as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 for a computer or a tablet.
• The Seaside Homeless Commission invites individuals and families experiencing housing challenges to join City and County Housing Services Providers and landlords/property owners to a Listening Session on February 8 and February 22 at the Oldemeyer Center 5:30-7pm.
• Float & Flick, February 9 at Patullo Swim Center at 7:15 p.m. - movie showing is "Gnomeo and Juliet"
• Older Adults Program, Valentine's Day Dance, February 15 at 10:30am, Oldemeyer Center
• Request for proposals, Mural for the Cutino Skate Park, apply at bit.ly/skateparkmural24
Director Alvin Edwards, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, District 1- provided an update on the filing of the eminent domain case against Cal-Am; reported that the LAFCO lawsuit is currently in settlement; the City of Seaside had a water entitlement of 13 acre-fee annually in which the District had its first reading in January for the Ascent project on Broadway, the second reading will be on February 12; the water district worked to capture the excess winter water and ultimately pumped water and injected into the Seaside basin from Carmel basin; the pure water expansion project is moving forward and will provide the City with extra water, and the district is going through the allocation process, the EIR is complete and the district with be meeting with the City in the future to discuss the process.
Director Edwards responded to questions and comments from the Council.
PRESENTATIONS
A. STATUS AND EXPECTED TIMELINE FOR THE CAMPUS TOWN PROJECT (PROJECT MANAGER ADOLFO GONZALEZ)
Mr. Gonzalez provided a presentation and reviewed an overview of the project, the milestones achieved and the next steps which included:
• Obtain Regulatory clearance/Confirm residential use
• Amend documents such as Purchase and Sale Agreement, Affordable Housing Agreement
• Close Escrow for Phase 1A
• Begin Rough grading Phase 1A
• Finalize interim traffic improvement plans for GJM BI & Light Fighter Rd • Finalize traffic control plans for construction
• Building removal plans for future phases are in progress Mr. Gonzalez responded to questions and comments from the Council.
B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE (PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER NISHA PATEL)
Director Patel provided a presentation and reviewed the ongoing and new FY Thursday, February 1, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 2023/24 projects, and public works engineering, government facilities, parks, storm drains and clea stormwater, sanitary sewers, water (Seaside Municipal Water), and former Fort Ord projects.
C. PUBLIC SAFETY ANNUAL CRIME REPORT (POLICE CHIEF NICK
BORGES)
Chief Borges provided a report and reviewed and compared the crime rates between 2022 and 2023, staffing status, highlights, and community partnerships.
D. REVIEW OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR (CITY CLERK DOMINIQUE DAVIS)
Ms. Davis provided the presentation and reviewed key dates for the upcoming general election, and responded to questions from the Council.
E. COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH ("CPY") 2023 COMMUNITY
SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM REPORT
Ben Bruce, Jorge Torres and Ray Adams provided a verbal report, reviewed their work with the funds received from the Community Social Services grant program, and responded to questions from the Council. A written report was provided to the Council.
F. MEALS ON WHEELS 2023 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM REPORT
Esther Hobbs, Development Director, provided a report of the work of the Meals on Wheels program which served 251 homebound residents in Seaside. Ms. Hobbs responded to questions from the Council.
G. SUN STREET CENTERS 2023 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM REPORT
Anna Foglia, CEO, provided a presentation that reviewed the services provided to 2,487 people that were served in Seaside in 2023. Ms. Foglia responded to questions and comments from the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 8J was pulled by Council/Agency Member Miller.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Thursday, February 1, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Mayor ProTem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda, except for item 8J.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, MILLER, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 4 AND 18, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC FOR THE YOUTH COLLEGE EXPO FIELD TRIP IN OAKLAND CALIFORNIA ON FEBRUARY 17, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM THE
SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE REQUEST FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FOR 2024
HOT CARS COOL NITES CAR SHOWS
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AFRICAN AMERICAN ("BLACK") HISTORY MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-04
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE FROM CONTRA COSTA TO CALAVERAS STREETS FOR THE
SEASIDE STARS 2ND ANNUAL UNVEILING EVENT ON SATURDAY,
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ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-05
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SEASIDE PONY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR 2024 SEASON, AND AUTHORIZE WAIVING THE FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE FIELDS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-06
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON CALL LIST FOR BUILDING
AND SAFETY CONSULTANT SERVICES
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-07
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JACOB
GREEN & ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A CLIMATE ACTION
AND ADAPTATION PLAN (CAAP) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$149,500.00
Council/Agency Member Miller pulled the item from the consent, and Jacob Green, Consultant and Economic & Community Development Planning Manager, Andrew Myrick responded to questions to Council.
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to enter into an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for the preparation of a CAAP.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: MILLER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-08
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT #4 TO INCREASE
THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $607,644.44 FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $1,162,844.44 TO BE REIMBURSED BY THE
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DEMOLITION BONDS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-09
PUBLIC HEARING
A. AMEND SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.32 FIREWORKS; ADDING SECTION 8.32.211 - CURFEW FOR USE OF SAFE AND SANE
FIREWORKS (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Fire Chief Gutierrez provided an overview of the proposed amendments and On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to amend the Seaside Municipal Code Chapter 8.32 fireworks.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: MILLER
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: ADOPTED ORD #2026
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY AN ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY AT 1251
PHOENIX AVENUE
Patrick Grogan, Associate Civil Engineer, provided a presentation reviewing the application and staffs recommendation to deny the resident's application.
The property owner, Dan Rosa, shared the purpose of his request and the impact the project would have on the practicality of the property.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Rosa's spouse (no name given), Ann Marie Pagan, Beverly, Charles
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 Thursday, February 1, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the installation of an additional driveway approach at 1251 Phoenix Avenue.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: BURKS, GARCIA-ARRAZOLA, MILLER, OGLESBY, PACHECO
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ACTION: APPROVED
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Consider placing a sign on Broadway Ave/Obama Way indicating the direction to downtown (Pacheco)
2. Consider placing white lights on the base of the cypress trees on Broadway Ave (Pacheco)
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair provided a presentation and the Council agreed to add both items that should be combined into one item on a future agenda.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. CalFresh Enrollment Update (Oglesby)
Recreation Director Dan Meewis provided a presentation and responded to questions from the Council.
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 announcements.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Thursday, February 1, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 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: 1 McClure Way, commonly known as the Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course and Grand Hyatt Hotel site
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Seaside Acquisition Group et. al. 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 (3 MATTERS)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9-EXISTING LITIGATION
Case Name: Petrovich Development Company, et al. v. City of Seaside, et al.
Case Number: Monterey County Superior Court Case # 21CV003630
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dingh Di
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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