DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, June 6, 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
Barak Laub, Bobby Maxwell, Peter Kaiser, Ann Marie Pagan, Lynda Cunningham, Miriam Smith, no name given
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS BETWEEN JUNE 6 THROUGH JUNE 21 Citywide Events and Community Announcements Video reviewed the following upcoming events:
• This June, the Recreation Department is putting on a STEAM Summer Camp at Oldemeyer Center for all you budding scientists, Engineers, and Artists! The camp will run from 1-6pm the week of June 6th through the 14th, and again the week of the 17th and the 21st. The fee for residents is $41.75, and $52.25 for non-residents. To register, visit bit.ly/SeasideRecTrac. • The City of Seaside and Shea Homes are pleased to announce that The Enclave at Cypress Grove community in Seaside was awarded the Community of the Year award in February in Las Vegas at the National Association of Homebuilders Nationals Awards. This award was granted to The Enclave out of thousands of detached residential communities across North America. With over 1200 people in attendance at the show and awards ceremony, 5 communities were selected as finalists, and The Enclave was granted the awards. This is NAHB’s largest and most prestigious awards competition and Packet Page 8
Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 the outstanding achievement for The City of Seaside, Shea Homes, and the redevelopment of the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course community. • This Saturday, June 8th, Monterey Bay FC is celebrating Pride night, while hosting West Coast rival, Sacramento Republic in a huge battle for conference supremacy. The Union will be looking to close out a long home stand with a victory, and a much needed 3 points in the books. No better time to don the Chrisp and Kelp and do your part to help lead MBFC to victory! Kick-off is at 7pm, so head over to On Saturday, June 15th, starting at 1pm, the Monterey County Black Caucus presents the 5th annual Juneteenth Monterey County event at Laguna Grande Park. This is a chance for the community to celebrate the longest-running African-American holiday with a fun and illuminating day out. Come out for the chance to meet local black businesses, food vendors, speakers, and take part in activities of all sorts MontereyBayFC.com for your tickets!
• Residents of lower socio-economic status can pick up Free Boxes of Produce Every Thursday, from 3-7pm at Laguna Grande Park during the Seaside Farmer’s Market. The boxes are handed out on a first come, first served basis, and quantity is limited. Be sure to bring proof of status in order to collect. • Congratulation to the Seaside Fire Department, in collaboration with neighboring Fire Departments, for joining forces to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association with over $7,000 – special thanks to Seaside Fire’s own Liliana Garcia, that spearheaded the event.
• On Saturday, June 15th, starting at 1pm, the Monterey County Black Caucus presents the 5th annual Juneteenth Monterey County event at Laguna Grande Park.
• CalFresh EBT and SUNBucks card holders…Now is the time to DOUBLE your purchasing power at local produce vendors. There are two ways to take advantage of this exciting deal: Visit a participating Farmer’s Market—Every time you spend 30 dollars or more, you will get an EXTRA 30 dollars worth of fruits and vegetables. Stop by any Monterey County La Princesa Market and receive up to 15 dollars a day with a 50% discount on your purchase of California-grown produce. For more information, and to see where to take advantage of these fantastic deals, text “FOOD” to (831) 215-3342, or visit www.calfresh.org.
• Thursday, June 20th marks the one-year anniversary of the Seaside Certified Farmers’ Market! From 3-7pm, join Everyone’s Harvest, and the City of Seaside in supporting local farmers and artisans. This is a family event filled with Local Vendors, Festive Foods, Live Performances, Kids’ Activities, and Nutritional Tastings of all sorts! Visit EveryonesHarvest.org for more details, and we’ll see you there!
• The City of Seaside is seeking proposals from muralists to submit a vibrant design welcoming visitors to Oldemeyer Center! This piece will be placed on a 9 foot high by 15 foot wide interior wall, and will serve as a constant reminder of the amazing work done by the Parks and Recreation Department. Visit the Bid Posting page on the City’s website for more information!
7. PRESENTATIONS
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 A. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR
MONTEREY COUNTY (TAMC) ON THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION (MICHAEL ZELLER, DIRECTOR OF
PROGRAMMING AND PROJECT DELIVERY)
Mr. Zeller provided the presentation and reviewed the project recommended the Mayor sign a letter of support on behalf of the City supporting the application by TAMC to the Active Transportation Program for the Fort Ord Trail Regional Trail & Greenway project (FORTAG) in conjunction with the north Fremont gap project.
B. 4TH OF JULY OPERATIONS PLAN (POLICE COMMANDER MATT DOZA) Commander Doza provided a presentation and reviewed the operations plan for 4 th of July that will be executed in collaboration with the fire department. The zero tolerance policy will be enforced, and an increase in public education on social media campaigns, PSA videos (in English & Spanish), and letters to prior violators.
The increased enforcement includes: Two dedicated firework enforcement teams, supplemented by private security company, Zero-Tolerance Enforcement, Admin & Criminal Citations, Joint Fire & Police Drone Team, Fire Department will have an Extra, Engine Company on duty, Enforcing new firework curfew ordinance., Education, and enforcement approach, No parking on General Jim Moore, Between Hilby Ave. and Coe Ave., Flock Safety – Firework Detection, City Attorney’s Office is working with the California Tax Franchise Board.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Items pulled: 8D and 8P
On motion by Council/Agency Miller and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MAY 16, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 2024 AS PRIDE
MONTH IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Bobby Maxwell, Lynda Cunningham On motion by Council/Agency Miller and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve a proclamation recognizing June 2024 as Pride Month.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FORT ORD RECREATION
TRAIL AND GREENWAY (FORTAG) PROJECT
ACTION: APPROVED
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM HINDU TEMPLE OF MONTEREY
PENINSULA FOR THE USE OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR COMMUNITY DINNER NIGHT EVENT ON NOVEMBER 16,
2024
ACTION: APPROVED
G. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS FOR
THE USE OF LAGUNA GRANDE HALL FOR A WOMEN'S BRUNCH ON
MARCH 01, 2025
ACTION: APPROVED
H. APPROVE A REQUEST FROM BLACK LEADERS AND ALLIES
COLLABORATIVE FOR SPONSORSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO
THOUSAND ($2,000.00), AND USE THE CITY LOGO ON PROMOTIONAL Packet Page 11
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MATERIALS FOR THE MONTEREY COUNTY RACE RELATIONS SUMMIT MEETING ON JULY 12, 2024, TO BE HELD AT EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
IN SEASIDE
ACTION: APPROVED
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING JUNE 19, 2024 AS JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY AND TO RAISE THE JUNETEENTH FLAG FROM JUNE 15 THROUGH JUNE 21, 2024
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ON-CALL CONSULTANT LIST FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE
GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE 2023 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $184,261.00.
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) CYCLE 7 GRANT APPLICATION AND
THE SIGNING OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SAN PABLO
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF DEL MONTE
AVENUE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM TIOGA AVENUE TO THE
BEGINNING OF THE GRANITE ROCK BUILDING FOR THE CLASSIC
PORSCHE EVENT ON AUGUST 12, 2024
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SCHAAF & WHEELER FOR
ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION, SURVEYING, AND HYDROLOGIC AND HYDRAULIC MODELING FOR PREPARATION OF A STUDY OF THE 90-
INCH STORM DRAIN OUTFALL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
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ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMOTE MEETING
PARTICIPATION POLICY AND REINSTATING THE ACCEPTANCE OF
PUBLIC COMMENT VIA VIRTUAL TELE-CONFERNCING PLATFORM
(CURRENTLY ZOOM)
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
P. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPROVE THE INSTALLATION OF GREEN CURB AT 1121 ELM AVENUE AND APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A SECOND DRIVEWAY APPROACH AT 1486 SANTA CLARA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan, Richard Dansby
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 approve the installation of green curb at 1121 Elm Avenue, and approve the addition of a second driveway approach at 1486 Santa Clara Avenue.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: APPROVED
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN
APPLICATION FOR THE PROPOSITION 47 GRANT PROGRAM: SAFE
NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS ACT THROUGH THE BOARD OF STATE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. CONFIRM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PETROVICH DEVELOPMENT
AND AUTHORIZE THE ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR TO REMIT
$850,000.00 FROM THE SPECIAL RESERVES FUND
City Attorney Sheri Damon provided a presentation and reviewed the settlement Packet Page 13
Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 agreement and the request to allow the Acting Finance Director to make the payment for the settlement from the special reserves (“rainy day”) fund.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan, Bobby Maxwell, Miriam Smith, Joe Cubbage, Karla Lobo, Dianne Nielson
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 confirm the settlement agreement and allow for the payment of the settlement from the special reserves fund.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2023 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT AND AWARDING
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO COASTAL PAVING AND EXCAVATING INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,341,712.40 AND TOTAL
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF
$2,575,883.64
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/City Engineer provided a presentation that reviewed the project which includes the streets in varying sections that include Flores Pl, Flores St, Grandview St, Harding St, Lincoln St, and Waring St. The scope of work includes Base repairs and pavement overlay on 13 roadway segments (on 8 streets), 43 curb ramps, Sanitary sewer mainline repair on Flores Street, Storm drain headwall repair on Harding Street, Utility and roadway sign relocations, Preservation of benchmarks and monuments, and Pavement striping. 6 bids were received and the schedule after the construction contract is awarded will include the pre-construction meeting on July 17, a construction notice to proceed on August 12 and construction completion (weather permitting) on January 13, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham, Karla Lobo, Joe Cubbage 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 approving the plans and specifications for the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project; waiving minor bid irregularities, awarding a construction contract to Coastal Paving and Excavating Inc. for an amount not to exceed $2,341,712.40; establishing a 10% construction contingency for a total project construction amount not to exceed $2,575,883.64; authorizing the City Manager to execute the construction contract and approve Packet Page 14
Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 any amendments, extensions, and change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the plans and specifications up to the total project construction amount.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONTRACTUAL 2.7%
INCREASE IN THE COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING, AND ORGANICS RATE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, ACCORDING TO THE INDEXBASED RATE ADJUSTMENT CALCULATION OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH GREENWASTE RECOVERY, INC.
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/City Engineer provided a presentation that reviewed the 2.7% rate increase that would be increase rates for residential curbside 32 gallon from $25.97 (FY 23-24) to $26.67 (FY 24-25), and residential curbside 64 gallon from $32.47 (FY 23-24) to $33.34 (FY 24-25).
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bobby Maxwell, Ann Marie Pagan
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 approve the contractual 2.7% increase in the collection of solid waste, recycling, and organics rate effective July 1, 2024.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE REGEN MONTEREY
AND ITS MEMBER AGENCIES REGARDING COSTS OF IMPLEMENTING
ORGANIC WASTE RECYCLING LAWS
Nisha Patel, Public Works Director/City Engineer provided a presentation reviewing the MOU and the activities and cost for fiscal year 2024-2025.
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 Packet Page 15
Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 9 Council/Successor Agency moved to authorize an amendment to the MOU between the Regen Monterey and its member agencies regarding costs of implementing organic waste recycling laws.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. APPROVE A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 1020 AUTO CENTER PARKWAY (APN: 011-523-021) FROM AUTOMOTIVE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CA) TO REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (CRG). THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 32) FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15332 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FIRST READING)
Andy Myrick, Economic Development and Community Planning Manager provided a presentation reviewing the request to change the zoning of 1020 Auto Center Parkway. The Planning Commission heard the item on May 29 and recommended the City Council approve the zoning map amendment.
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 roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the zoning map amendment.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: 1ST READING APPROVED; 2ND READING ON JUNE 20, 2024 B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Council/Agency Members Garcia-Arrazola and Miller recused themselves from the discussion and decision making of the item due to their seat on the board of a recipient.
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Thursday, June 6, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 10 Haroon Noori, Administrative Analyst II, provided a presentation reviewing the CDBG program and the funding allocations requested for FY24-25.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the 2024-2025 annual action plan for the CDBG program.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
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 anticipated a report out at the return to open 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
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B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL RELEASE PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council adopted a resolution that terminates an employment agreement with Jaime Fontes in accordance with paragraph 4 on a not-for-cause basis and directs the Acting Finance Director and other staff to make such severance payments and take all customary and necessary actions upon the termination of the contract.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Manager
No report.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Potential Litigation (2 matters)
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_________________________ _________________________
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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