DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, May 2, 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
A moment of silence was held. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Roger Blankenburg, Catherine Crockett, Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo, Ben Strickland, Ruthie Watts, Joe Cubbage
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COVERING EVENTS BETWEEN MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 19
Citywide Events and Community Announcements Video reviewed the following upcoming events:
Carol McKibbon provided an announcement regarding Cal State Parks AfricanAmerican History Project and its work to showcase African-American history in Seaside as it relates to Fort Ord State Dunes Park. Draft work is available for review at City Clerk’s office.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
MONTEREY BAY FOR A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP FOR STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (DIANE WILSON, SENIOR
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & JAMES HUSSAR, PHD, ACTING DEAN,
ASSOCIATE DEAN COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, & SOCIAL
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Dr. James Hussar, Acting Dean, Associate Dean College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences, provided a presentation regarding a potential partnership for a CSUMBSeaside Internship Program.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Items 8D, 8G, 8K, 8L were pulled.
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 moved to approve the consent agenda as presented except for the items pulled.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 18, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM SARANGSAM PRISON MINISTRY FOR
THE USE OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR MUSIC FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 26, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2024, AS NATIONAL
WATER SAFETY MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
D.APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 5-11, 2024, AS
PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the proclamation recognizing May 5-11, 2024, as Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ACTION: APPROVED
E. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER PURCHASE OF 10
YEAR POLLUTION AND LEGAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR FORMER FORT ORD PROPERTY AT A COVERAGE LEVEL OF $4,000,000 AT COST OF $210,572.16 OF WHICH THE ARMY WILL REIMBURSE SEASIDE $117,000 RESULTING IN FINAL SEASIDE OUTLAY OF $93,572.16 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION EXTENDING 180.6 ACRE FEET ALLOCATION OF WATER AND 45.83 RECYCLED WATER PER YEAR FOR THE KB BAKEWELL
SEASIDE VENTURE II RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED WITHIN THE CAMPUS TOWN SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CAPITAL PROGRAM TO INCLUDE
THE COURTHOUSE PROJECT, APPROPRIATING A BUDGET OF
$1,150,000.00 TO THE PROJECT FROM THE GENERAL FUND, AND
AUTHORIZING A COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARINA
COMMUNITY PARTNERS, LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS
ALONG DIVARTY STREET AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE COURTHOUSE
PROJECT
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Nola
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 to adopt a resolution amending the CIP to include the courthouse project.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER TO
PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN TO
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PROVIDE CIVIL ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ASSISTANT FINANCE
DIRECTOR AND ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR JESSICA RILEY TO
ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND CONTROL THE CITY'S BANK ACCOUNTS ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY CORPORATION AT MONTEREY BAY
FOR A DONATION TO CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY (CSUMB) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE
SCHOLARSHIP & INTERNSHIP FUND
PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Cubbage
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with University Corporation at Monterey Bay for the establishment of a scholarship and internship fund program.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
L. NOTICE OF REJECTION OF CLAIM OF SEASIDE HIGHLANDS
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
PUBLIC COMMENT: Roger Blankenburg, Marcia Blankenburg
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Mayor Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to reject the claim of Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association.
RESULT: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Miller
ABSENT: None
ACTION: CLAIM REJECTED
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9. BUSINESS ITEMS
SECOND GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT: Amy, Alicia Ragland, No name given A. CONSIDER PLACING A QUESTION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, BALLOT REGARDING THE TERM LENGTH OF THE POSITION OF MAYOR TO 4 YEARS EFFECTIVE FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
Dominique Davis, City Clerk, provided a presentation and reviewed the process for the City Council to place a question on the ballot regarding the term length for the position of mayor. The question form is determined by Government Code 34901 and shall read as follows: “Shall the term of office of mayor be four years?” PUBLIC COMMENT: Pastor Ronald Britt, Joe Cubbage, Rosalyn Green, Peter Kaiser, Ruthie Watts
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice-Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Members Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to place a question on the November 5, 2024, ballot regarding the term length of Mayor.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE THE PLACEMENT OF A SINGLE-SIDED ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
CENTER ON HILBY AVE IN FRONT OF OLDEMEYER CENTER FACING
WEST FOR EASTBOUND TRAFFIC
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/City Engineer, provided a presentation and reviewed the proposed project and alternatives to a single-sided electronic message center on Hilby Avenue in front of the Oldemeyer center. The cost estimate for the single-sided message center is $25,000 for the sign, installation, and shipping.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Pastor Ronald Britt, Karla Lobo, Joe Cubbage On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Miller to approve the placement of a single-sided electronic message center.
RESULT: 2-3-0-0
AYES: Miller, Pacheco
NOES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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C. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ORDINANCE REGARDING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (AB 481); AND APPROVE THE
MILITARY USE POLICY
Police Commander Matt Doza provided a presentation and reviewed the annual report, military equipment definitions and the equipment owned by the Police Department as defined by AB481. The deployments of the AB481 equipment for 2023 was also provided.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Peter Kaiser, Robert Daniels, Joe Cubbage On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to accept the annual report and approve the military use policy.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ACCEPTED & APPROVED
D. CONSIDER THE DRAFT REMOTE MEETING PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR
THE USE OF ZOOM FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dominique Davis, City Clerk, provided a presentation and reviewed the policy, sections and the key points. The process for removal of users that violate the policy is “Stop/Mute – Warn – Second Chance – Eject”.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Joe Cubbage, Robert Daniels, 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 to approve the remote meeting participation policy with edits as finalized.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
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None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
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
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9-EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court
Case Name: Arzadon, et al. v. City of Seaside, et al.
Case Number: Case # 20CV003118
No report.
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
No report.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
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No report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ _________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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