OF SEASE FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNE AGENCY TO THE Thursday, January 16, 2025
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.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
One Matter of Potential Litigation
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate a report.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tiffinie Meyer, Davey Myers, Dianne Nielson, Roelof Wijbrandus, Ray Riordan, Lora James, Lynda Cunningham, Bobby Maxwell
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A.
SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
• 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.
• Seaside'sTiny Tot University is NOW ENROLLING! Classes are offered on a first- come, first-serve basis, so, call 831-899-6823 NOW to set up an interview. • Everyone's Harvest, in partnership with Farms Together, is offering FREE boxes of produce at the Seaside Farmer's Market every Thursday! All area residents with lower socio-economic status are welcome to participate - bring proof of MediCal, EBT, or WIC in order to do so. Please note that the NEW time for produce box distribution is 5 PM to 7 PM, Laguna Grande Park.
• Monterey Peninsula Engineering continues to work on 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.
• The Engineering and Public Works Department would like to announce several bid opportunities for work in the City of Seaside. There is a demo project on former Ft. Ord, an on-call contract for Architects, an RFP for Street and Traffic Light Maintenance, and a Kitchen Renovation project for the Seaside Fire Station. For more information on these, and future projects, search "Bids & Proposals" on 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.
• Monterey Peninsula Engineering continues the construction of the Lincoln Cunningham Park Phase 1 Arterial Trail Project for the City of Seaside. This 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 seeing for erosion control. The Project is expected to be completed in early 2025.
• The Central Coast Small Business Development Center is offering a number of opportunities for resources, grants, and workshops tailored to help local entrepreneurs! Visit centralcoastsbdc.com for more information. • Monday, January 20th, the Monterey County Black Caucus and the City of Seaside present the 2025 MLK Day Parade! The Meetup will be at the corner of Obama Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting
Way and Noche Buena at 11 AM, with the walk to Oldemeyer Center beginning at noon.
• The Friends of Seaside Parks Association is having several workdays all over the city this January. Saturday, the 18th, FOSPA will be at Mescal Neil Park, and, the 25th, they! be at Beta Park. For more information, including future dates and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.org.
• Friday, February 7th, the Seaside Recreation Department presents this year's An Evening With My Gal Father-Daughter Dance! This event runs from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, in Laguna Grande Hall at Oldemeyer Center. Admission is $10 for Father & Daughter, $5 for each additional Adult, and $3 for each additional child. For more information, 831-899-6800.
8. PRESENTATIONS
A. FIREWORKS ACTIVITY AND UPDATE (CITY ATTORNEY SHERI DAMON) A presentation reviewing the enforcement summary of the number of citations issued since 2019 - 2024, and the amount collected each of those years; the 2023 and 2024 statistics for citations, past due, appeals, dismissals, paid and pending hearings; the status of collections were reviewed and the city's application and acceptance in the Franchise Tax Board Revenue Intercept Program. Continuous improvements include the convening a FADE (Fireworks Action Deterrent Enforcement) Team to address the fireworks program.
B. DOULA HUB PROGRAM (STEPHANIE ALFARO, PARENTING CONNECTION
OF MONTEREY COUNTY, COMMUNITY & PROVIDER OUTREACH
COORDINATOR)
A presentation reviewing doula services and support available through the program were reviewed, and a birth fair on May 4 in Salinas was announced.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item 9G was pulled from the consent agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham
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 consent agenda as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TO ASSIST
WITH THE COST WITH PRACTICE EQUIPMENT AND TEAM APPAREL
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT TO
ASSIST WITH THE COST FOR TRANSPORTATION TO SONOMA STATE
UNIVERSITY
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$1,500.00 FROM CENTRAL COAST BOMBERS BASEBALL TO ASSIST WITH
THE COSTS FOR TRAVEL, LODGING, AND TOURNAMENT FEES
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A CO-SPONSORSHIP AND FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. FOR USE OF OLDEMEYER CENTER FOR TWO COMMUNITY EVENTS IN 2025: A HEALTH CONFERENCE AND THE
ANNUAL JABBERWOCK PAGEANT & YOUTH ON PARADE EVENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,496.25
ACTION: APPROVED
E. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (ESCA)
REPORT COVERING ACTIVITIES FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER 2024
ACTION: APPROVED
F. REVIEW AND ACCEPT ANNUAL REPORT ON USE OF DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES
ACTION: ACCEPTED
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SEASIDE PONY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FOR THEIR 2025 SEASON, AND AUTHORIZE WAIVING THE
FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SOPER, RUBIO AND CUTINO Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting
BASEBALL FIELDS, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $84,457.50
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ray Riordan, Bobby Maxwell, Lynda Cunningham, Lora James, Vincent Money, Pastor Ronald Britt
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 facility use agreement with Seaside Pony Baseball and Softball, and waiving fees associated with the use of the baseball fields.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-01
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PAVEMENT ENGINEERING INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 2024 HOT
SPOT PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,900.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-02
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA PREMIER
RESTORATION FOR ON-CALL PROPERTY CLEAN-UP SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,440.77
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-03
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2025 GENERAL BUILDING ON CALL CONTRACT, AWARDING A NOT-TO- EXCEED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THE TWO (2) LOW BIDDERS PUEBLO CONSTRUCTION INC, AND PRO-EX CONSTRUCTION INC. WITH AN ANNUAL FUNDING LIMIT OF $1,000,000.00 AND DIRECTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUAL WORK ORDERS ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-04
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2025 GENERAL ENGINEERING ON CALL CONTRACT, AWARDING A NOT- TO-EXCEED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO THE TWO (2) LOW BIDDERS Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 THE DON CHAPIN CO INC., AND A TEICHERT & SON, INC. WITH AN ANNUAL FUNDING LIMIT OF $1,000,000.00 AND DIRECTING THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUAL WORK ORDERS ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-05
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL MAP FOR PHASE 1
WITHIN THE CAMPUS TOWN SPECIFIC PLANNING AREA, SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT FOR PHASE 1A; AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF
THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-06
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE POSITION ALLOCATION LIST TO
ADD ONE ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I AND APPROVE COMPENSATION
PLANS FOR THE POSITION
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-07
N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BELLINGER FOSTER
STEINMETZ FOR THE TRAIL MAINTENANCE STRATEGY FOR PERMITS
AND CONTINGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT VALUE TO BE
INCREASED BY TWENTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS ($21,489.00) TO BE FUNDED BY THE MONTEREY PENINSULA REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT ($7,163.00), CITY OF SEASIDE ($7,163.00), AND THE CITY OF MONTEREY ($7,163.00)
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-08
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FLOORING INSTALLATION TO BEREMAN CARPETS, INC.
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $57,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-09
10. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Administrative Analyst Haroon Noori provided a presentation that reviewed the ineligibility of the $340,000 allocation for the San Pablo Bridge demolition and Thursday, January 16, 2025 CIty Council REGULAR Meting Page 6 reconstruction project, and it is necessary to reallocate and spend those funds prior to May 2, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham, Jennie Reese, Ray Riordan 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 amendment to the FY24/25 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 #25-10
11. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MCSIG
(MUNICIPALITIES COLLEGES SCHOOLS INSURANCE GROUP) FOR THE AMOUNT OF $307,312.10 AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS WITHIN THE 24-25 ANNUAL BUDGET
Human Resource Specialist Melissa Failuaga provided a presentation providing an update to the Medicare insurance payment, which concluded in a refund payment to the city of $480,134.78, and reviewing the request for payment to MCSIG.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Member Burks and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency moved to authorize payment to MCSIG for $307,312.10.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-11
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO JV LUCAS PAVING INC. FOR AN FOR THE 2024 HOT SPOT PAVEMENT REPAIR PROJECT AND AWARDING Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $614,032.50 AND TOTAL PROJECT
CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $706,137.38
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thomas Korman introduced the item and the consultant Joe Ririe of Pavement Engineering, Inc. A presentation was provided that reviewed the city's pavement system, presented the 2024 hot spot repair project for award, and a review proposed 2025 pavement project options.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Lynda Cunningham
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 approve the 2024 hot spot pavement repair project and awarding a construction agreement to JV Paving, Inc.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-12
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND
CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR A PLAYGROUND AT LINCOLN
CUNNINGHAM PARK (PHASE 1 - ARTERIAL TRAIL PROJECT) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $742,800.00
Senior Civil Engineer Andreas Baer provided a presentation of the concept plan for Lincoln Cunningham park, and the proposed additional scope of work that would • include install underground utilities below hardscaped areas, complete the 5-13 year old play areas, construct central plaza, build hardscape around 2-5 old play area, building hardscape for fitness area, and authorize additional construction building.
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 additional scope of work and contract amendment for a playground at Lincoln Cunningham Park.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-13
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12. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Discuss possible ways to collaborate with Monterey Bay Union Football Club (Miller)
2. Discuss and re-affirm the city's status as a Sanctuary City (Garcia-Arrazola)
3. Discuss highlighting a "Know Your Rights" training (Oglesby) B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
13. ANY ATTORNEY MANAGER COULD MAYOR COMMENTS
Reports provided.
14. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sheri Damon read the closed session items and did not anticipate a report.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Position: City Manager Recruitment
B. 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
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
Property: Golf Course Hotel parcel located at 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955 Thursday, January 16, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 9 Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Seaside and KDG
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or both
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
15. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amirigh D
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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