DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, March 7, 2024
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
Invocation was led by Pastor Jake Rayford. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
The following item was removed the agenda and will be considered at another date:
Item 9C – Adopt a resolution accepting the annual mid-year financial report and adopting proposed changes to the budget of the City of Seaside for the fiscal year 2023-2024.
Item 6A – University Affairs Update, and Item 7A – Firefighter, Reserve Firefighter, Fire Department Support Person, Drone Pilot, Police Officer, Police Department Support Person of the Year Awards was moved to be heard after Item 4: Review of Agenda.
Seaside Stars Founder and Committee Chair Annalisa Mitchell, and Committee Member Rosalyn Green provided a presentation of flowers and thanks to Recreation Director Dan Meewis, Mrs. Rita Oglesby, and special mention of the event’s caterer Nancy Black.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobby Maxwell, Roger Blankenburg, Lynda Cunningham, Ruthie Watts, Peter Kaiser, Catherine Crockett
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS UPDATE (CSUMB PRESIDENT VANYA QUIÑONES, PhD)
Dr. Quiñones provided a presentation reviewing the statistics, achievements and Packet Page 6
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B. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COVERING EVENTS BETWEEN
MARCH 7 THROUGH 23
Citywide Events and Community Announcements Video reviewed the following upcoming events:
• MPUSD Upcycled Closet is accepting donations of gently used formalwear items at Monterey, Seaside, and Marina High School sites during school hours until March
22. • Avery Gallery presents with the Youth Art Competition Exhibit, which will be displayed in City Hall from March 5 until May 12.
• Ribbon cutting ceremony at Fernando Park on Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. • City of Seaside’s 7th Annual Parent University on March 9th, from 11am-2pm, at the Oldemeyer Center.
• Monterey Peninsula Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the City of Seaside, Wellness is Wise Health Conference on March 16 from 11-2:30 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center.
• Monterey Bay F.C. 2024 season opener on Saturday, March 16th, at 7PM at Cardinale Stadium
• The City of Seaside Recreation Department presents its Saint Patrick’s Day Dance on March 21st at Oldemeyer Center. Doors open at 10:30 AM, lunch will be served at 11:30AM, and dancing will begin at 12:30PM.
• City of Seaside’s Public Works Department, in collaboration with the City’s Art and History Commission, are seeking proposals from local artists to submit artwork to be used to highlight utility boxes throughout the city. Successful applicants will receive a $500 stipend. Entries must be submitted to [email protected] by March 22nd.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. FIREFIGHTER, RESERVE FIREFIGHTER, FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT
PERSON, DRONE PILOT, POLICE OFFICER, POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUPPORT PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS (FIRE
CHIEF GUTIERREZ AND POLICE CHIEF BORGES)
Fire Chief Gutierrez and Police Chief Borges presented awards to Firefighter Lee Whitney, Reserve Firefighter Kelsey Kutter, Fire Department Support Person Rosalinda Barrios Chavez, Drone Pilot Jared Apperson, Police Department Support Person Alex Kjellgren, Police Officer Isaiah Madolora.
B. SEASIDE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM UPDATE (RECREATION
SUPERINTENDENT KEE HYON HIGGINS)
Superintendent Higgins introduced Youth Resource Center Supervisor Ted Black, who provided an overview of the program, services, events, and client data.
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SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM REPORT
Rosalyn Green introduced Da’Ja Robinson and Sydney Johnson who provided a presentation regarding Seaside Rising Youth Leadership Academy.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 8L was pulled by Peter Kaiser.
On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and Council/Agency Member GarciaArrazola, 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, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 15 AND 28, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED & FILED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED & FILED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH AS AMERICAN RED
CROSS MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM WORLD OUTREACH SERVICES INC. AND SEASIDE SPORTS LEAGUE LLC TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE PARK
TO HOLD THEIR SEASIDE SPORTS LEAGUE LLC MUSIC IN THE PARK ACTION: APPROVED
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE PARK TO HOLD THEIR
EIGHTH ANNUAL PALENKE ARTS FESTIVAL
ACTION: APPROVED
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM FREMONT BOULEVARD TO DEL Packet Page 8
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MONTE AVENUE, AND ASSOCIATED SIDE STREETS AS WELL AS THE
WEST OF FREMONT BOULEVARD FROM CLEMENTINA AVENUE TO
AMADOR STREET, FOR THE EXOTICS ON BROADWAY EVENT ON AUGUST 17, 2024
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-15
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LANDSCAPE ACCESS AND
MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHEA HOMES LP FOR
ENCLAVE PHASE 3
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-16
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BELLINGER FOSTER
STEINMETZ AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENT ON BEHALF OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE JOINT POWERS
AGENCY FOR THE TRAIL MAINTENANCE STRATEGY TO INCLUDE
OBTAINING THE NECESSARY PERMITS REQUIRED TO START THE WORK
IDENTIFIED IN THE PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT VALUE TO BE INCREASED BY $89,792.50, TO BE FUNDED BY THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT ($29,930.83), CITY OF SEASIDE ($29,930.84), AND THE CITY OF MONTEREY ($29,930.83) ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-17
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2028 SEASIDE YOUTH
VIOLENCE PREVENTION STRATEGIC PLAN
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-18
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT
REQUIRING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PROVIDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 21 AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS AT 1620
BROADWAY AVENUE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-19
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL
PROGRESS REPORT (APR) AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF THE
REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH (OPR) AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco moved to adopt a resolution accepting the 2023 general plan annual progress report and authorizing submittal of the report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-20
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
SALINAS VALLEY FORD FOR A USED DUMP TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,746.00 FOR USE BY THE MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES DIVISION ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-21
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION OPPOSING INITIATIVE NO. 21-0042A1, THE
TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-22
O. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION FOR RED CURB ALONG BAKER STREET
ACTION: APPROVED
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PLACING A
MEASURE REGARDING THE USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS ON THE GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2024, BALLOT
City Clerk/Public Affairs Officer Dominique Davis provided a presentation reviewing the process of how the Council can place a question on the November 2024 ballot if they desire to do so.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Jimmy Cook, Lynda Cunningham, James Valdez, Tiffinie Meyer, Ramona Oleata-Reed, Daylene Myers, Divine Meyers, Lucy Aarons, Mary Fitzgerald, Becky Stoffer, Debra Crumbley, Lynn Hurbert, Lisa Sears, Jen Gunter, Janna Brewer, Priscilla Gallo, Ray Riordan, Stephanie Brewmeyer, Regina Mason, Jake Osborne, Juan Perez, Shawnda LeBeouf, Tony Amarate, Edgar Ogarrio, Dennis Revell, no name give, Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo, Francois Avery, Bobby Maxwell, Gwen Nash On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved confirm the desire to submit “shall the use, sale and possession of safe and sane fireworks be banned in the City of Seaside?”, and directed staff to return at the March 21 regular meeting with the proposed wording and draft resolution.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to establish the voter approval requirement as a majority.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (RECONVENED): Regina Mason, no name given B. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL REVISIONS TO PARKING AND
ENFORCEMENT POLICIES FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND
TRAILERS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
Economic Development & Community Planning Manager Andrew Myrick provided a presentation reviewing the proposal from staff to resolve issues with parking of recreational vehicles, boats and trailers in residential areas.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser
The Council discussed the proposal and provided feedback and directed staff to return at future meeting with recommendations regarding operable/drivable RVs, utility connections, details regarding the proposal to require RVs to parked on driveway (and impacts on pedestrian sidewalk use), fold-outs or pop-outs that must be folded/retracted, and only fitted covers being permitted.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ANNUAL MID-YEAR FINANCIAL
REPORT AND ADOPTING PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
This item will be considered at a future meeting.
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
Council Member Burks provided more details for the requests made for:
1. Safety plan coordination (2
nd
Council meeting in April)
2. Family & Community Support Program Update (2
nd
Council meeting in March)
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3. Short term rentals & transient occupancy tax update (2 nd
Council meeting in
April)
The Council agreed to allow the items for upcoming meetings, and the City Manager committed to bringing the items back at the time specified.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager followed up on a state ballot measure regarding taxpayer protection and government accountability act. A presentation regarding its impact and to inform the public will be provided at the first City Council meeting in April.
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 reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser
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: 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-EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court
Case Name: Petrovich Development, et al. v. City of Seaside, et al.
Case Number: Case # 21CV003630
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Potential Litigation (2 MATTERS)
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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