DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 19, 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 for invocation. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Item 13A for Closed Session will not need to held.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Laura Murphy, Gwendolyn Harper-Metoyer, Nancy Selfridge, Dennis Alexander, Tim Dunn, Sr., Carol Chorbajian (Monterey Peninsula Airport District – District 1), Sandra Gray, Robert Daniels, Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Jessie Riley, Acting Finance Director – provided and update regarding the Seaside Municipal Water System paper billing. Bilingual voice response customer service number, 888-291-0365 or to pay online, visit municipalonlinepayments.com Alvin Edwards, Division 1, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District – update on recent court proceedings.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following upcoming events were featured:
• If you, or someone you know, has lived in Seaside for 50 years or more, we would love to hear from you! Visit bit.ly/seaside50years for more information. • September 20th at 7 PM, the Walter Lee Avery Gallery presents a Reception at City Hall to celebrate 70 years of Seaside!
• The Friends of Seaside Parks Association is having several workdays all over the city this September. For more information, including upcoming dates and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.org.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 • ReGen Monterey is excited to announce a Grant Funding Opportunity for the SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Program. Organizations, businesses, or public entities that collect, generate, and distribute food to those in need can learn more about this exciting program on the bulletin board at REGENMONTEREY.ORG.
• Visit the Employment Opportunities on the City’s website at www.ci.seaside.ca.us
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, September 21st at Cardinale Stadium. The Union hosts Orange County SC at 7 PM. Secure your seats now at MontereyBayFC.com/tickets.
• Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th!
• September 22nd, Seaside is proud to present its 4th annual Oaxaca by the Sea event! From 11:00 AM-4:00 PM, the City Hall Lawn. We can’t wait to see you there!
• The City of Seaside creates a “Consolidated Plan” every 5 years to identify community needs and priorities, and we need your help! Two more community forums will take place in September, the first of which is will be at the Community Center at Soper Field on the 26th from 5 – 7 PM, and the other will be at Laguna Grande Hall on the 27th from 5 – 7 PM. For more information, or to fill out the online survey, visit ci.seaside.ca.us/CDBG. • The Seaside Police Athletics League, along with the Recreation Department, is excited to announce that registration has begun for the Fall Basketball League! Residents can register now, and non-residents can join starting October 1st.
To register, search “PAL” at bit.ly/SeasideRecTrac. Interested Volunteers and Coaches contact (831) 718-7238.
• Attention Seaside Pet Owners! On Wednesday, September 25th, The City of Seaside sponsors a Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic providing low-cost services for underserved communities. This appointment-only event, so call or text (925) 967-1001, or visit SNIPBUS.ORG for more information. • September 28th, from 8:30am to Noon, Seaside Neighborhood Improvement Commission is sponsoring a citywide clean. There will be multiple dumpster locations throughout the city; including Highland Otis Park, Mal’s Market Parking Lot, Ord Terrace School, and Pachetti Dog Park. • The Seaside Engineering and Public Works Department invites you to a Ribbon Cutting Event at Havana Soliz Park on Saturday, September 21st, at Noon.
FOSPA is having a Work Day from 10 AM -12.
• Construction Notice! Monterey Peninsula Engineering will start the construction of the Lincoln Cunningham Park Phase 1 – Arterial Trail Project for the City of Seaside on October 1st. The Project includes the construction of a concrete multi-use path through Lincoln Cunningham Park from San Pablo Avenue to Lincoln Street; pedestrian paths from the new multi-use path to Yerba Buena Court, Lindberg Court, and Serape Court; storm drainage improvements; curb ramp retrofits; one on-street accessible parking stall, and seeding for erosion control. The Project is expected to be completed in early 2025. • Seaside's Tiny Tot University is now enrolling for children between the ages of 3 to 5. Classes run weekdays from 9 AM to Noon. To set up an interview for your family, call (831) 899-6823.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 • October 5th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Seaside Fire Department invites you to this year’s annual Open House to kick off National Fire Prevention Week! There will be community resource tables, live demonstrations by firefighters, activities for the whole family, and a FREE barbeque!
7. CLOSED SESSION
Item 8A was conducted prior to Closed Session. Mayor Oglesby presented a proclamation posthumously to the family of William “Jody” Gulley, Jr.
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate any report out.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957
Position: City Attorney
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
One Matter of Potential Litigation
No report.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENT A PROCLAMATION POSTHUMOUSLY TO THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM "JODY" GULLEY, JR. (KEE HYON HIGGINS, RECREATION
SUPERINTENDENT)
Mayor Oglesby presented the proclamation and plaque. Family members and family friend, Mel Mason gave comments.
B. CAR WEEK AFTER ACTION REPORT (DAN MEEWIS, RECREATION
DIRECTOR)
Director Meewis provided a presentation that reviewed the four car week events that were held in Seaside. Statistics on the attendance was provided, and areas that had room for improvements, and plans for next year’s events were also reviewed.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Items Pulled: 8H, 8I
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 Packet Page 18
Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 moved to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 23 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024, AS STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM SUSTAINABLE SEASIDE FOR THE USE OF
LAGUNA GRANDE HALL FOR THE CANDIDATE FORUM ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM
CENTRAL COAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR A WORK TO LEARN PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEASIDE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (SCSD) FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR REPAIR TO THE SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-116
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEASIDE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (SCSD) FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR REPAIRS TO THE SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN THE LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM PARK PHASE 1 - ARTERIAL TRAIL
PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-117
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC. TO PERFORM
PAVEMENT CONDITION EVALUATIONS AND UPDATE THE PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,990.00 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-118
H. ADOPT RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND Packet Page 19
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ALTERNATES FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE AND EXPO BEING HELD OCTOBER 16-18, 2024, IN LONG
BEACH, CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser
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 appoint Mayor Oglesby as the voting delegate and Council Member Garcia-Arrazola as the alternate voting member delegate to represent the City of Seaside at the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-119
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CANCEL THE OCTOBER 17, 2024, CITY
COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo, Dianne Nielson On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks and second by Mayor/Chair Oglesby, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to cancel the October 17, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting.
RESULT: 4-1-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-120
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX CONSULTING/AUDIT
SERVICES TO HDL COREN & CONE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $77,800.89
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-121
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TWO TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT Packet Page 20
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FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CAMPUS TOWN PROPERTY, APPROVE
THE EXCHANGES OF PROPERTIES AND MAKE APPROPRIATE FINDINGS City Attorney Sheri Damon provided a presentation and reviewed the initial agreement that was approved February 6, 2017 and amended on January 26, 2022.
The second amendment to the agreement includes a property exchange, easements and acquisitions, refined park planning, identifies phasing and purchase prices, confirms KBB commitment to full build out of transportation improvements and confirms the public benefit contribution.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
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 amendment two to the purchase and sale agreement for the acquisition of the Campus Town property, approve the exchanges of properties, and made the appropriate findings.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-122
B. CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT
WITH KBB SEASIDE VENTURE LP FOR A PORTION OF THE CAMPUS
TOWN DEVELOPMENT
City Attorney Sheri Damon provided a presentation reviewing the initial affordable housing agreement that was approved on March 5, 2020, and the amendments that clarifies builder of units, KBB share of units, location of off-site units, details for offsite for sale units, timing for construction of off-site for sale units and other provisions.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
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 amendments to the affordable housing agreement with KBB Seaside Venture LP for a portion of the Campus Town development.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-123
C. PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON A POTENTIAL DRAFT ORDINANCE MODIFYING
THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND MAKING
OTHER CHANGES TO THE OPERATION AND SELECTION OF CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SEASIDE
Economic Development & Community Planning Manager Andy Myrick provided a presentation that reviewed the status of cannabis dispensaries in the City and the proposed changes to reduce the number of dispensaries from 6 to 4, applications would require a community benefit program, clarify that businesses must perform LiveScan background check no all employees and maintain records, and other cleanup/clarification items.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo, Ann Marie Pagan The Council provided direction to staff to reduce the number of dispensaries allowed in the ordinance to be 3. Staff will return with a draft ordinance for the Council’s consideration.
D.ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH COLIN
BAENZIGER & ASSOCIATES FOR THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES FOR
THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,650.00
Samantha Sakhrani, Acting Human Resources Director, provided a presentation that reviewed the background of the selection of the firm slated to conduct the executive search services for the position of City Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
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 authorize a contract with Colin Baenziger & Associates for the executive search services for the position of City Manager.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-124
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING CAMPUS TOWN PHASE 1A STREET NAMES
Interim City Manager Craig Malin provided a presentation reviewing the proposed Packet Page 22
Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 street names for Campus Town Phase 1A: Rucker Ave, Rubio Ave, Jordan Ave, Smith Court, DeBerry Court, Watts Court, Bakewell Court
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ann Marie Pagan
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pachco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the Campus Town Phase 1A: Rucker Ave, Rubio Ave, Jordan Ave, Smith Court, DeBerry Court, Watts Court, Bakewell Court.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Miller
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-125
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 indicated at the start of the meeting that this item did not need to occur.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
One matter of Potential Litigation.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. in the honor and memory of Linda Anne Smith (1954-2024).
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 9 Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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