FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNA AGENCY TO THE Thursday, February 20, 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
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Item 7B was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Marie Pagan, Yvonne Thomas, Jenny, Dr. Bettye Lusk, Karla Lobo, Peter Kaiser, Lynda Cunningham, Joe Cubbage, Miriam Smith, Angelia Martin
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Incoming City Manager Greg McDanel introduced himself to the community. Mr.
McDanel will begin in the position on March 17, 2025.
The following events were announced:
• The Seaside Youth Center is offering a FREE program for students in grades 5 through 12! Come join us Monday through Thursday, from 2 PM to 6:30 PM, Friday from 2 PM to 8 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM. For more information, give us a call at (831) 899-6820.
• Girls on the Run - Twice a week for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make new friends, increase their physical activity levels, and gain important life skills.
Trained and caring coaches guide 3rd-5th grade girls through interactive lessons and movement activities, leading up to an exciting 5K event on May 17th. Join the Seaside Rec GOTR Team for girls in grades 3-5! Meetings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Seaside Middle School, starting March 3rd. Use discount code SEASIDE25 when registering. For more info and to sign up, visit www.gotrcentralcoast.org.
• 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, but, don't forget to 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.
• The City of Seaside is excited to announce the 2025 Junior Lifeguard Program at the Pattullo Swim Center! This two-week session runs from 9 AM to 1 PM on March 17th through 21st and March 24th through 28th, located at 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside. Before the session begins, there's a required Swim Test on March 13th at 7 PM. To pass, participants must swim 25 yards freestyle, 10 yards underwater, and tread water for 1 minute. For more information, call 831-899- 6815, or visit www.ci.seaside.ca.us to register today!
• This Spring, the Walter Lee Avery Gallery presents this year's Youth Art Competition! The Registration Deadline is February 26th, so, visit bit.ly/2025yart to be sure your skills and talents are featured in this year's event! • The City of Seaside's Engineering and Public Works Department is pleased to announce several bid opportunities for upcoming projects. These include: An on- call Civil Engineering and Surveying contract, A Public Works Infrastructure Data Asset Collection Services contract, And the Citywide CDBG ADA Curb Ramp Project. For more information and to submit your bids, please visit the 'Bids & Contracts' page on the City's official website.
• Attention Seaside residents and businesses: The Building and Permit counter at City Hall will be closed on Fridays. Our new business hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to serve you efficiently. Please plan accordingly for your permitting and building service needs. For more information, visit our website or contact the Building Department at (831) 899-6733.
• The Seaside Police Department is proud to present the Interaction of the Month Award for January 2025 to an outstanding team who went above and beyond to ensure our community's safety and understanding of new parking regulations. • On January 1st, 2025, the Daylighting Law went into effect, prohibiting vehicles from parking within 20 feet of an intersection with a crosswalk, painted or not.
While this law had a significant impact, there was a need for clearer communication about restricted areas. Taking initiative, a dedicated team from the Seaside Police Department decided to request permission from City Council to begin painting red curbs in high-traffic areas throughout the city to help mark the new restricted parking zones. Throughout January, they worked hard, painting numerous areas to improve street visibility and educate the community. In March, the team will present a plan to the Traffic Advisory Committee to receive feedback on additional areas that need attention. Their proactive actions will make our streets safer and more easily understood by the public. • For their dedication and teamwork, we are honored to present Parking Compliance Specialists Klotz and DeLeon, Vehicle Abatement Officer Montes, and Animal Control Officer Kjellgren with the Seaside Police Department's Interaction Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 of the Month Award for January 2025. Congratulations, and thank you for your commitment to our community!
• The Friends of Seaside Parks Association (FOSPA) is hosting several workdays all over the city this Spring, and you're invited to be part of the action! Join us on Saturday, February 22nd at Farallones Park, and again on March 1st at Highland Otis Park for a day of community service and outdoor fun! For more information, including future workdays and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.org. • The Village Project is excited to introduce Gardening Service - This program offers free garden services to elderly and disabled individuals, with dedicated young people in your community helping to create accessible and vibrant outdoor spaces. Services include: Garden maintenance: weeding, trimming, and mowing.
Clearing pathways for better mobility. Lawn care and leaf collection. Gardening Service strives work together to create a garden that brings comfort, beauty, and joy to your life. While services are completely free, donations are always appreciated to help fund supplies and keep this wonderful community program running strong. To schedule your FREE garden care, call us today at (831) 392- 1500.
PRESENTATIONS
A. SEASIDE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTATION (TED BLACK,
YOUTH CENTER SUPERVISOR)
The presentation reviewed the one-stop referral program that assist youth, ages 10- 24; and reviewed the services, statistics on referrals, diversions and youth employment, program data, areas of service and the activities that are offered.
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM PALENKE ARTS ON THE 2024
COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (JUAN SANCHEZ,
PALENKE ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER)
This item was removed from the agenda.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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 consent agenda as presented.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 6, 2025, SPECIAL AND REGULAR
MEETING
Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AFRICAN- AMERICAN ("BLACK") HISTORY MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN
HEART MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
• APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE COMMENCEMENT O AMADAN FROM FEBRUARY 28 TO MARCH 29, 202
ACTION: APPROVED
G. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS IRISH-
AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
H. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH AS WOMEN'S
HISTORY MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM THE WAHINE PROJECT TO ASSIST WITH THE COST
ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR SKATEBOARDING FESTIVAL EVENT ON
MARCH 2, 2025. AT CUTINO PARK
ACTION: APPROVED
J. APPROVE FEE WAIVER FROM CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
MONTEREY BAY'S DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK FOR THE USE OF
THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR MASTER OF
SOCIAL WORK (MSW) GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING ON APRIL 25, 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $262.63
ACTION: APPROVED
Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 K. APPROVE A-FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN TO
HOLD THEIR PLAY PRODUCTION "PARADISE BLUE" ON MARCH 15, 2025 IN THE AMOUNT OF $787.50
ACTION: APPROVED
L. APPROVE THE MAYOR'S ATTENDANCE AT THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES CONFERENCE AND LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 8-13, 2025
ACTION: APPROVED
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING DRAFT DEEDS FOR TRANSFERS OF
FORMER FORT ORD PROPERTY TO MARINA COAST WATER DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2010 LAND TRANSFER AND WATER SERVICE
AGREEMENT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-24
N. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION FOR RED CURB ON WANDA AVENUE
ACTION: APPROVED
O. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM (SMWS) AND THE CITY OF SEASIDE CITY TRANSFERRING 337 AF OF RECYCLED WATER TO THE
CITY, AND REDUCING THE LOAN PRINCIPAL, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY'S FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY FINANCIAL
ADJUSTMENTS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-25
P. 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 $146,717.26
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-26
Q. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE VILLAGE PROJECT INC. AS A NON-
GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION PARTNER OF THE PROPOSITION 47
GRANT PROGRAM
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-27
Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 R. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEEDS ON COE AVENUE (BEHIND 1735 AND 1745 MILITARY AVENUE)
FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-28
S. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A NOT-TO-EXCEED MAINTENANCE CONTRACT TO THE TWO (2) LOW BIDDERS BEAR ELECTRICAL
SOLUTIONS, LLC., AND ST. FRANCIS ELECTRIC, LLC. WITH AN ANNUAL FUNDING LIMIT OF $1,000,000.00 AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO AUTHORIZE INDIVIDUAL WORK ORDERS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-29
T. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO SYNERGY BUILDERS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$448,385.00 (INCLUDES A 20% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION NO.1 KITCHEN
RENOVATION PROJECT AND APPROPRIATING $140,161.00 FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-30
U. ADOPT A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF
THE FORT ORD MILITARY RESERVATION PROPERTY DECONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECT - PHASE 1B (FORMER FORT ORD MILITARY
RESERVATION - BURGER KING SITE) PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE RE-
DESIGN AND SOLICITATION OF AN EXPANDED PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-31
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CORRECTING TYPOS.
MISNUMBERED CODE SECTIONS, SENTENCE STRUCTURE, MISSING
DEFINITIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEOA) GUIDELINES THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT PER 15061(b)(3) (FIRST READING, ROLL CALL VOTE)
Title 2 of the Seaside Municipal Code establishes the framework for the city's administrative operations, personnel management, commissions, and regulatory procedures. Recent amendments have been made to ensure clarity, efficiency, and legal compliance. Below is a summary of key changes:
1. City Council (Chapter 2.02)
Clarified procedural rules for closed sessions
Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 Clarified retained powers of the City Council to contract and investigate
2. City Manager (Chapter 2.04)
Enhanced provisions for interim appointments during the City Manager's absence.
Clarifies the City Manager may be placed on Administrative Leave by the City Council Clarifies the relationship between the City Manager's employment contract and the code provisions
Clarifies that the City Manager's powers are not exclusive Reflects the actual practice of the City with respect to administrative investigations Provides for action by the City Council when it is determined a conflict of interest exists
Introduced clearer guidelines on administrative investigations and oversight
3. City Attorney (Chapter 2.06)
Amendments to harmonize with state law
Codifies that the City Attorney may access files to discharge duties on any legal matter
Codifies the existing rights to contract by the City Attorney granted by Resolution 20- 87 Explicitly gives the Council the right to designate additional duties/powers by Resolution
Technical amendment reflecting the existing staffing
4. Boards and Commissions (Chapter 2.14)
Revised terms of service for commission members.
Established a standardized process for appointments and removals.
Required periodic reporting to the City Council for greater oversight.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Shanda LeBeouf, Bobby Maxwell, Ann Marie Pagan, 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 roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to conduct the first meeting with the following amendments to the proposed text changes:
2.14.230 Compatibility of office. An appointed commissioner will automaticaliy be placed on an excused leave of absence when they become a qualified candidate for the office of city council until the time that the general election is certified by the city council.
2.14.XXX Filling of vacancies. An appointed commissioner will automatically be placed on an excused leave of absence when they become a qualified candidate for the office of city council until the time that the general election is certified by the city council.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
Thursday, February 20, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USES OF ADDITIONAL WATER
ALLOCATION WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE MONTEREY
PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Cubbage, Karla Lobo
On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to add 2 AF of water to the West Broadway Urban Village allocation, and to modify the ordinance to enable the processing of applications prior to water permit approval; develop rubrics to also consider affordable housing categories at the administrative level; removing the "floor" and tying the amount of water to the score (with higher scores being eligible for more water); and several clean up items including updating the categories, eliminating fees for ADU water, and align appeals process with process for other permit types.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
B. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE
DESIGNATION AS A SANCTUARY CITY
PUBLIC COMMENT: Joe Cubbage, Lora James, Karla Lobo, Eloise Shim, Peter Kaiser
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.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-32
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11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
A. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT. CODE 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH
ABOR NEGOTIATORS
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
No report.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
No report.
14. AD: TURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
annies Dri
Dominique L. Davic, City Clerk Ian N. Oglosby, Mayor
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