DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, November 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
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Item 7F was removed from the agenda as the application was withdrawn by the applicant.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Bobby Maxwell, Robert Daniels, Lynda Cunningham, Ray Riordian, Daja Robinson, Francisca, Spanish Speaker, Peter Kaiser, Luis Chajuarez (sp?), Rosalyn Green, Jonathan Amandi, Lucy Aarons,
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were shared:
• The Central California Small Business Development Center, in a collaboration with Nurture, has created a 12-week Childcare Business Program. Along with free online training, the course offers business advising services, and a $1000 start-up grant upon completion! To learn more about this exciting program, visit bit.ly/smallbizchildcare.
• On Thursday, November 21st, the Seaside Older Adults Program presents this year’s Thanksgiving Dance at Oldemeyer Center, with entertainment provided by Silvertrain! Doors Open at 10:30, with Lunch served at 11:30, and Dancing begins at 12:30. The fee for this event is 4 dollars for Lunch AND dancing, and 2 dollars Packet Page 9
Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 for JUST dancing. For more information, call (831) 899-6809. • In advance of this year’s rainy season, the City of Seaside has set up two sandbag filling stations for residents. The first filling station is located at the Seaside Fire Station at 1635 Broadway Avenue, behind the station at the Broadway entrance.
The second station is in the empty lot on Canyon Del Rey, between Chili’s Restaurant and Laguna Grande Park. Residents may take up to 10 sandbags per household. Due to possible weather conditions and staff dispatching, city staff may not be available to assist in filling sandbags. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at (831) 899-6835 or at [email protected]. • The Friends of Seaside Parks Association is having several workdays all over the city this November. Due to ongoing construction at Lincoln Cunningham Park, the work day for November 9th has been moved to Martin Park. For more information, including future dates and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.org. • On Saturday, November 16th, the City of Seaside is proud to present its Third Annual Seaside Stars Unveiling Ceremony! From 12:30-2:30, in front of 656 Broadway Avenue, come celebrate this year’s Honorees: Ewalker James, Reverand Doctor Hoover Lusk Sr., Lee Toler, Bobby Maxwell, and The Bakewell Company.
• ReGen Monterey is excited to announce a Grant Funding Opportunity for the SB1383 Edible Food Recovery Program. These grants are intended to expand and enhance edible food recovery programs at food rescue organizations and services throughout the County. 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.
• Attention Seaside Pet Owners! On Saturday, November 23rd, The City of Seaside sponsors a Mobile Spay and Neuter Clinic providing low-cost services for underserved communities. This is an appointment-only event, so call or text (925) 967-1001, or visit SNIPBUS.ORG for more information.
• Monterey Peninsula Engineering has begun constructing the Storm Drain Grate Upgrade Project Phase 2 for the City of Seaside. This project includes replacing 69 existing damaged or non-compliant storm grates with new bicycle-compliant ones.
During construction, traffic and pedestrian control may be in place for public safety. For project updates, visit the Construction Updates page of the City’s website.
• Marina Landscape Incorporated has begun the construction of the Fremont Medians Renovation Project for the City of Seaside! The project construction will include gravel, mulch, planting, and irrigation improvements to the existing medians on Fremont Boulevard from Kimball Avenue to the Monterey Road/Highway 1 intersection. Traffic and pedestrian control may be in place for public safety. For project updates, visit the Construction Updates page of the City’s website.
• The next Movies in the Park event is coming up at Laguna Grande Park on November 15th at 6 PM! Head over to the City of Seaside Recreation’s account on either Facebook or Instagram to cast your vote for one of the following: Wonka, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, or The Garfield Movie. Make your voice heard! We’ll see you out under the stars!
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
Item 7F was removed from the agenda as the application was withdrawn by the applicant.
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 consent agenda as presented.
Public Comment: Bobby Maxwell
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 3, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2024, AS
VETERANS DAY
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 4-11, 2024 IN
SUPPORT OF OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIVE
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000
FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH (CPY) FOR THEIR FALL
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
ACTION: APPROVED
F. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000
FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM TEAM FOR
EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORM COSTS
This item was removed from the agenda as the application was withdrawn by the applicant.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 G. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000 FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOR THEIR
AFTER-SCHOOL SPORTS AND EXTENDED LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTION: APPROVED
H. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000
FROM ACTION COUNCIL - BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR
THEIR "WELLNESS WEDNESDAY' PROGRAM THAT WILL FUND
STUDENTS TO ATTEND A COLLEGE TOUR
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FROM ACTION COUNCIL - BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES "SEASIDE RISING" PROGRAM FOR
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR YOUTH SUMMIT ON DECEMBER 21, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
J. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER FROM ACTION COUNCIL - BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES "MONTEREY COUNTY BLACK
CAUCUS" FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2025 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MARCH AND PROGRAM AT THE OLDEMEYER CENTER
ACTION: APPROVED
K. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS THE ART AND HISTORY COMMISSION
ACTION: APPROVED & APPOINTED ROBERT DANIELS AND KEYLIN
FIGUEROA.
L. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF A SECOND
DRIVEWAY APPROACH AT 1476 MILITARY AVENUE
ACTION: APPROVED
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING $202,464.29 FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A BUCKET TRUCK FROM CUSTOM TRUCK & EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY
THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES DIVISION
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-133
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WHITSON ENGINEERS
FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM
ARTERIAL TRAIL PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$100,470.00 WHICH WILL BE FUNDING WITH BUDGET SAVINGS FROM THE PHASE ONE ARTERIAL TRAILS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-134
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX INC. FOR
ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY DESIGN SERVICES FOR SAN PABLO
AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $45,610.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-135
P. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL BAKER
INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000.00 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-136
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JEA & ASSOCIATES FOR
LOBBYIST AND ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,500.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-137
R. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDING THE LANDSCAPE
ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHEA
HOMES LP FOR ENCLAVE PHASE 3
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-138
8. PUBLIC HEARING
A. AN ORDINANCE TO MODIFY TITLE 19 OF THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL
CODE MODIFYING THE ALLOWABLE NUMBER OF CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES AND MAKING OTHER CHANGES TO THE OPERATION
AND SELECTION OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE CITY OF SEASIDE. THIS ITEM IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION
15061(b) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. (FIRST READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Andy Myrick, Community & Economic Development Planning Manager, provided a presentation that reviewed the regulations governing the establishment and operation of cannabis dispensaries. The modification allows 3 dispensaries to operate in the city, and that would be achieved through attrition.
Public Comment: Lynda Cunningham, Bobby Maxwell, Ray Riordian, Karla Lobo Packet Page 13
Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 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 approve the first reading of the ordinance to modify Title 19 of the Seaside Municipal Code.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: 2ND READING AT NOVEMBER 21, 2024 MEETING
B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.04 AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 6.04.025, 6.04.155, 6.04.156, 6.04.157 AND 6.04.158 REQUIRING SPAY AND NEUTERING, CERTIFICATIONS
FOR UNALTERED ANIMALS, BREEDING PERMITS AND VIOLATIONS
(FIRST READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Police Chief Nick Borges and Animal Control Officer Alex Kjellgren, provided a presentation that reviewed the issues the City is facing as it relates to high number of cats and dogs that bred irresponsibility, and the fiscal impacts.
Public Comment: Nadia, Nicole Johnson, Bobby Maxwell, Lynda Cunningham, Lucy Aarons, Dennis Alexander, Catherine Crockett, Dr. from SNIP, Paula, Lora James, Kathy Shram, Joe Cubbage, Susan Schiavone, Karla Lobo, Mary Callagy, Ronnie Martin
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 first reading of the ordinance amending SMC 6.04, and add sections requiring spay and neutering, certifications for unaltered animals, breeding permits and violations.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: 2ND READING AT NOVEMBER 21, 2024 MEETING
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED CITY OF SEASIDE
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 Fire Chief Mary Gutierrez provided a presentation that reviewed the City’s operation plan, the Emergency Disaster Council, the Emergency Operations Center, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Emergency Operations Checklist.
Public Comment: Karla Lobo
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 updated emergency operations plan.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-139
B. UPDATE ON WATER ALLOCATION FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS Andy Myrick, Community & Economic Development Planning Manager, provided a presentation that reviewed the allocation of water for ADUs.
Public Comment: Peter Kaiser, Rudy Zukia, Karla Lobo
This item was for information only.
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF BROADWAY
AVENUE FROM HILLSDALE TO ALHAMBRA STREETS FOR THE SEASIDE STARS 3RD ANNUAL UNVEILING EVENT ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Dan Meewis, Recreation Director, provided a presentation about the closure of Hillsdale to Alhambra Streets for the Seaside Stars event.
Public Comment: Karla Lobo
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to authorize the closure of Broadway Ave from Hillsdale to Alhambra Streets for the Seaside Stars event on November 16.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-140
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Status of citations issued for illegal fireworks in July 2024 (Pacheco)
2. Plan for enforcement of illegal fireworks for New Year’s Eve 2024 (Pacheco)
3. Further publicize construction updates, notices on social media and other platforms (Garcia-Arrazola)
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
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 a report out.
Public Comment: Karla Lobo
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Position: City Manager Recruitment
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: Approximately 4.6 acres located between Col. Durham and Gigling to the north and south and 6th Avenue to the East.
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Fort Ord Hostel Society and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
No report.
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: The Property Commonly Referred to As Campus Town Packet Page 16
Thursday, November 7, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 9 (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.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
No report.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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