DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
AGENCY TO THE Thursday, November 21, 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 8H was removed by staff from the agenda and will be heard at the December 5, 2024 regular meeting.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Annalisa Mitchell, Lora James, Jonathan Amandi, Alvin Edwards, Peter Kaiser, Lynda Cunningham, Ray Riordan, Dianne Nielson, Susan, Ann Marie Pagan, Regina Mason, Joe Cubbage
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following events were announced:
• 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, visit bit.ly/smallbizchildcare. • The City of Seaside Homeless Commission is seeking proposals from non-profit agencies and charitable organizations operating food insecurity programs. The acquired funds will support efforts to feed homeless individuals and families in Seaside. Applications must be received by January 15th at 5 PM. For more information, visit the Bid Postings 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 Packet Page 46
Thursday, November 21, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 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.
• As part of the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, Coastal Paving & Excavating will be paving Waring Street, between Hilby & Broadway, until Wednesday, November 27th. Traffic control measures will be in place, along with partial road closures and detours.
• Everyone’s Harvest, in partnership with Farms Together, is offering Free Boxes of Produce at the Seaside Farmer’s Market every Thursday until May 2025. All area residents with lower socio-economic status are welcome to participate, but, don’t forget to bring proof of Medical, EBT, WIC, in order to do so. Please note that the NEW time for produce box distribution is 5 PM to 7 PM at Laguna Grande Park on Thursdays.
• 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. On Saturday, the 23rd, FOSPA will be at Mescal Neil Park, and on the 30th, Beta Park. For more information, including future dates and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.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.
• On Saturday, December 14th, Cereal with Santa! From 9am – 11, register at bit.ly/SeasideRecTrac.
• The City of Seaside will be hosting its annual Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This event will take place on the City Hall Lawn and will feature snow, a petting zoo, horse carriage rides, arts & crafts, bounce houses, live entertainment and a very special visit from SANTA! This event is FREE to the community. For more information, please call (831) 899-6800
• The Walter Lee Avery Gallery Fall Art Competition has begun, and will run through January 30th! Be sure to visit City Hall this Friday, November 22nd, from 7pm to 8:30 for an Award & Artist Reception.
• Seaside Fire Department Toy Drive! Please donate new, unwrapped toys to support children in our community this holiday season. Donations are accepted through Wednesday, December 18th, at the Seaside Fire Department on Broadway Avenue.
• On Saturday, December 21st, the City of Seaside presents the 49th Annual Packet Page 47
Thursday, November 21, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 Community Holiday Luncheon at Oldemeyer Center. Doors open at 10:30 am, with Lunch being served at Noon. This is a free event, but, a ticket is required, with a maximum of 2 per person. Tickets must be picked up at the Oldemeyer Center prior to the event, starting December 6th.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. 2024-2025 WATER ALLOCATION PROCESS MONTEREY PENINSULA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (MPWMD GENERAL MANAGER, DAVE
STOLDT)
Mr. Stoldt provided a presentation that reviewed the allocation and permit process, and the tentative schedule for the allocation of new water.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
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 consent agenda as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Bobby Maxwell, Kathryn Berger
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE THE PROCLAMATIONS OF THE RECIPIENTS OF THE THIRD
CLASS OF THE SEASIDE STARS PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM ORD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
WEEKLY BASKETBALL SESSIONS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM ORD TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MUSIC
PROGRAM FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A TRIP TO GREAT AMERICA FOR THEIR 6TH GRADE ORCHESTRA STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A
MUSIC IN THE PARKS COMPETITION
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E. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM GREATER VICTORY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN
CHRIST TO HELP WITH COSTS ASSOCIATED FOR THEIR HOLIDAY MEAL
AND TOY GIVEAWAY
ACTION: APPROVED
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO BEN FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $164,175.00 FOR THE SEASIDE FIRE STATION BEAM REPAIR PROJECT,
AND DIRECT THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE THE NECESSARY
BUDGETARY CHANGES
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-141
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO UTILIZE
MULTIPLE ANNUAL ON CALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO
COMPLETE WORK BASED ON COMPETITIVELY BID PRICING
SCHEDULES, AND DIRECT STAFF TO BID OUT GENERAL ENGINEERING
AND GENERAL BUILDING ON CALL CONTRACTS FOR MULTIPLE ON CALL CONTRACTORS FOR 2025
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-142
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A $250,000.00 BUDGET TRANSFER
FROM THE FORA BLIGHT REMOVAL - SUBCONTRACTED WORK ACCOUNT
TO THE FORA BLIGHT REMOVAL - CONSULTANT ACCOUNT AND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR SOILS
REMOVAL, ADDITIONAL TESTING AND REPORTING SERVICES FOR
CAMPUS TOWN PHASE 1A FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$159,300.00 TO BE PAID FROM FORA DEMOLITION BONDS
ACTION: THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE
HILBY AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BETWEEN
FREMONT BOULEVARD TO GENERAL JIM MOORE BOULEVARD AND
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX INC. TO PREPARE BID DOCUMENTS
FOR THE AMENDED PROJECT SCOPE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,310.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-143
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $20,200.00 FROM THE
MEASURE X FUND BALANCE TO THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PROGRAM UPDATE AND SOFTWARE Packet Page 49
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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-144
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PROPOSITION 47 GRANT PROGRAM: SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND
SCHOOLS ACT THROUGH THE BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,022,619.00 AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND MAKE A
REQUEST FOR A BUDGET MODIFICATION PER COUNCIL DIRECTION ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #24-145
9. 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 (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Andy Myrick, Economic Development & Community Planning Manager, provided a presentation that reviewed the ordinance regarding the allowable number of cannabis dispensaries in the City. The modification to the ordinance proposes reducing the number of allowed dispensaries to 3 and would be achieved through attrition.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ray Riordan, Karla Lobo, Peter Kaiser, Lynda Cunningham, Susan Schiavone, 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 adopt the ordinance to modify Title 19 of the Seaside Municipal Code to modify the allowable number of cannabis dispensaries.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance
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 Packet Page 50
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FOR UNALTERED ANIMALS, BREEDING PERMITS AND VIOLATIONS
(SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Police Chief Nick Borges provided a presentation that reviewed the proposed ordinance amending Seaside Municipal Code chapter 6.04 and other sections that require spay and neutering. The exemptions for trained law enforcement dogs, certified by a licensed veterinarian as having a health reason, visitors of Seaside, unaltered animal certification, and animal owners that choose to obtain a breeding permit.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Ann Marie Pagan, Lynda Cunningham, Scott Delucchi, Bobby Maxwell, Lucy Aarons, Mary Callagy, Maria, Mark Sears, Susan Schiavone, Angie, Erin Drake-Prior, Nadia M., Joe Cubbage, Kathy Shround, Lisa Sears, Lora James
On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Pacheco and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt an ordinance amending Seaside Municipal Code Chapter 6.04.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. UPDATE ON PENDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AT THE
SEABREEZE APARTMENTS
Alfred Soto, Code Compliance Coordinator provided a presentation that reviewed the issues regarding cockroach infestation at the Seabreeze apartments.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No name given, Tyler Sullivan, Robert Daniels, Lisa Lewis, Selena Robles, Sandra Jimenez, Ashley Gonzalez-Jimenez, Amanda Ayala, Juan Sanchez, Monica Capella, Patrice Aguilar, Bobby Maxwell, No name given, Erika Matradomas, Laura Vargas, Yesy Vake, Da’ja Robinson
This item was for information only, there was no action taken.
B. REPORT ON POTENTIAL ELECTIONS OF MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL BY
DISTRICT
City Attorney Sheri Damon, introduced the item and reviewed the report is in response to a letter received from the Central Coast Democratic Socialist of America requesting that the City consider moving to district based elections. Douglas Johnson, Packet Page 51
Thursday, November 21, 2024 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 President of National Demographics Corporation (NDC), provided a presentation that reviewed the City’s demographic study that was conducted in 2021 and updated with information from the November 2024 general election.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Annalisa Mitchell, Pastor Ronald Britt This item was for information only, there was no action taken.
C. RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MAIN GATE PROPERTY ( APN(s) 031-031-018-000, 031-041-011-000, and 031-151-013-000) AND MAKING SURPLUS LAND ACT FINDINGS Economic Development Director, Jose Bazua, provided a presentation that reviewed the Main Gate property, the Surplus Land Act, and its objectives for a mixed-use design, commercial and hospitality, sustainable urban design and environmental stewardship. The site must be exempt from the Surplus Land Act through a formal resolution before an RFP can be released.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Alberto Lustre, Karla Lobo
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 release for proposal for the development of the Main Gate property.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Reso #24-146
D. APPROVAL OF PROJECTS WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION'S ANNUAL WORK PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 24-25
Recreation Director, Dan Meewis, provided a presentation reviewing the recommendations from the NIC.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Donna Penwell, Jeannie Reese, Ramona Oleta-Reed, 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 projects as amended and directed staff to get cost on recommended projects.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
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NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Reso $24-147
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. PLAN FOR FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE 2024 (PACHECO)
2. ILLEGAL FIREWORKS CITATIONS ISSUED IN JULY 2024 (PACHECO) These items were approved to be placed on a future agenda.
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 did not anticipate any reports.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Juan Sanchez, 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: 1591 Del Monte Avenue, Seaside CA 93955.
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Shido Kazuma Trust through their Agent Paramount Properties 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
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: A portion of 1271 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Seaside California Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Palenke Arts by and through Juan Sanchez and City of Seaside
Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
No report.
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:42 a.m. in honor of LaVonna Zimmerman.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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