FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
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CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNE AGENCY TO THE Thursday, March 6, 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 Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Tiffinie Meyer, Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo, Ann Marie Pagan, Ray Riordan, Dianne Nielson, Lora James,
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following events were announced:
• Movies in the Park at Laguna Grande Park on March 21st at 6 PM. For more information, call (831) 899-6700.
• Nominations for the Seaside Stars Awards open on March 1st! Visit bit.ly/seasidestars and fill out the form. The deadline for entries is March 31st.
For more information or questions, call 831-899-6800.
• The Oldemeyer Center is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Dance on March 20, 2025— Doors open at 10:45 AM, with a delicious lunch served at 11:30 AM, followed by non-stop dancing starting at 12:30 PM. Enjoy live music performed by Bag-O- Trix. Tickets are just $4 for lunch and dancing, or $2 if you're just going to dance. For more details, call 831-899-6809.
• In Seaside, recycling right is more important than ever. But many residents unknowingly engage in a practice called wish-cycling—placing non-recyclable items in the recycling bin, hoping they'll be processed. The City of Seaside is encouraging residents to use the "What Goes Where" app, which helps you quickly determine where each item belongs. For more details, visit whatgoeswhere.info and help make a difference!
• The City of Seaside Public Works and Engineering Department is excited to announce the completion of major paving projects on Olympia Street and Terrace Avenue. For more updates on city projects, stay tuned or visit the City of Seaside's official website.
• The City of Seaside has officially modernized its solicitation process, making it easier than ever for vendors and businesses to submit bids and proposals through PlanetBids! Set up your account today by visiting the City of Seaside PlanetBids Vendor Portal! For more information, visit the Bids & Contracts page of the City's Website.
• 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. For more information, call 831-899-6815, or visit www.ci.seaside.ca.us to register today!
• The 2025 MPUSD Upcycled Prom Closet at the Oldemeyer Center on March 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM, For more details, call (831) 645-1204. • 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 FOSPA on Saturday, March 15th at Mescal Neil Park, and again on March 22nd at Beta Park. For more information, including future workdays and locations, visit FriendsOfSeasideParks.org.
PRESENTATIONS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM PALENKE ARTS ON THE 2024
COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (JUAN SANCHEZ,
PALENKE ARTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FOUNDER)
Presented by Juan Sanchez, Jocelyne Resendiz-Nieto and Palenke Board Chairperson Dr. Manuel Nunez. The presentation reviewed the programs offered, teen center location and programming, a review of community events held/participation in 2024, permanent location
Coordinator.
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH ("CPY") ON THE 2024 COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES GRANT
PROGRAM
Presented by CPY staff: Ray Adams, Ben Carter, Anthony Carter, Jorge Torres. The presentation reviewed the 2024-2025 statistics for the afterschool mentor/tutor program, summer intersession, and life skills/job preparation.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 C. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION FROM THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
SUPPORT PROGRAM (FAMILY & COMMUNITY SUPPORT PRACTITIONER
DERRICK ELDER)
The presentation reviewed the services provided and an overview of the number of calls and referrals that program processed, opportunities and challenges, collaboration and public awareness, its role as the Homeless Commission liaisons and introduction of the team members.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items pulled: 8H
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.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 6-12, 2025, AS
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM KINDNESS ROCKS 831 TO ASSIST WITH THE COST
ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP AND WAIVE ALL FEES RELATED TO THE
ACTION COUNCIL - BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES JUNETEENTH
JUBILEE CELEBRATION AT LAGUNA GRANDE PARK AND SEASIDE CITY HALL LAWN ON JUNE 14, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,949.00
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE CO-SPONSORSHIP OF SUSTAINABLE SEASIDE'S 2025
SUSTAINABLE SEASIDE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION AND ELECTRIC
VEHICLE TEST DRIVE/DEMO FAIR AT SEASIDE CITY HALL LAWN ON APRIL 27, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,421.00
ACTION: APPROVED
Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE CITYWIDE CDEG ADA CURB RAMP PROJECT AND AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT TO JMS CEMENT CONTRACTORS INC.
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $224,000.00 AND TOTAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION COST INCLUDING CONTINGENCY OF $244,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-33
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,639.00 FOR THE CITYWIDE CDG ADA CURB RAMP
PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-34
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
WITH GRACE CARROLL CONSULTING FOR COMPREHENSIVE
EVALUATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND SCHOOLS "PROP 47" GRANT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-35
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION PRIORITIZING SEASIDE'S WATER ALLOCATION
WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER COMPANY SERVICE AREA Economic & Community Development Planning Manager, Andy Myrick, responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: unnamed speaker
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-36
I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH ASCENT SEASIDE, LLC. FOR STORMWATER
CONTROL AT SEAGROVE APARTMENTS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-37
Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FENCE MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH ASCENT SEASIDE, LLC FOR A FENCE LOCATED IN
THE PUBLIC ALLEY RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO THE SEAGROVE
APARTMENTS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-38
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO STORM DRAINAGE
EASEMENTS FOR CAMPUS TOWN PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-39
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 (CEQA) GUEDELINES THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE EXEMPT PER 15061(b 3) (SECOND READING, ROLL CALL VOTE)
The presentation reviewed the proposed changes to chapters 2.02, 2.04, 2.06 and
2.14. At the first hearing, there were amendments to 2.14.
After the first hearing, comments were received regarding changes that were not initially proposed. Staff recommended that the Council move forward with amendments to chapters 2.02, 2.04, and 2.06 and postpone any amendments to chapter 2.14 until further considerations can be incorporated.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Lora James, Ann Marie Pagan On motion by Council/Agency Member Miller and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the ordinance amendments for Title 2, Chapters 2.02, 2.04, and
2.06, and to postpone any amendments to Chapter 2.14; and bring back Chapter
2.14 at a later time with updates to the code of conduct.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 ACTION: ADOPTED ORD #2032
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE FIVE-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDS OF SEASIDE
PARKS (FOSPA) AND THE CITY OF SEASIDE FOR A PORTION OF CAPRA PARK
City Attorney Sheri Damon provided a presentation that reviewed a summary of the lease: Initial term of five (5) years for $1/year; each lease renewal is subject to City Council approval; Develop, operate, and maintain a community pollinator and vegetable garden and habitat with educational tours and events that include community public access; Authorizes FOSPA to submit a grant for the pollinator/urban garden project (so long as no additional City contribution); School tours and field trips will be conducted by registered and background-checked employees and volunteers; Continue to ensure and allow public access and public use.
PUBLIC COMMENT: 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 the 5-year lease agreement with FOSPA for a portion of Capra Park.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-40
B. CONSIDER A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MONTEREY BAY
FOOTBALL CLUB (COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER)
Council/Agency Member Miller provided a proposal for partnership with Monterey Bay Football Club. Club President Mike DiGiulio also provided context to the Council and responded to questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Shari Hastey, Ann Marie Pagan, Lora James, Ramona Oleta- Reed, Karla Lobo, Pastor Ronald Britt
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 raising the flag at the Oldemeyer Center on the opening day, and MBFC game days; lighting the sign on Canyon Del Rey Blvd in Blue on game days, Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 place game schedule and highlights on the city's website, and directed the City Manager to look into other low cost considerations for partnership.
RESULT: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Presentation from PG&E regarding their community outreach in the region (Garcia-Arrazola).
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
The Council agreed to add the following items to a future agenda for considerations:
1. Increase the amount of monthly stipends for City Council members (Pacheco)
2. Receive a report on the "Day-lighting" enforcement (Garcia-Arrazola)
3. Limiting/moratorium on new gun shops in Seaside (Oglesby)
4. Short-term rental funds distribution (Burks)
5. SNIP Bus funding for the next 6 months (Burks)
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
13. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO • GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Title: City Attorney
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
roperty: The Property Commonly Referred to As Campus Towr Property bounded by Highway 1/1st Avenue, 7th Avenue, Liahtfiahter/Colone 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
Thursday, March 6, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: 956 & 962 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
Agency Negotiators: City Manager, City Attorney.
Negotiating Parties: Stepping Stone Outreach, Inc. and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment, or both
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (dY(2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dinigns Dr lan M. Ol
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayo
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