A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, April 3, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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City Council REGULAR Meeting April 3, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 2
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL – ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
Ian N. Oglesby
David R. Pacheco
Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
Rita Burks
Alex Miller
Mayor/Chair
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
Council/Agency Member
Council/Agency Member
Council/Agency Member
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
If there are any items that arose after the 72-hour posting deadline, this is the point in the meeting where a vote may be taken to add the item to the agenda. (A 2/3- majority vote is required).
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public wishing to address the City Council on matters within the jurisdiction of the City of Seaside, but not on this agenda, may do so during the Public Comment period for up to three (3) minutes. Public Comments for "Presentations" on this agenda are also taken at this time; comments on specific agenda items are heard under that item. For the public record, please state your name.
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
This is a time specifically set aside for representatives of public agencies to make brief comments of general interest to the City Council and the community.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN (ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, PATRICK
GROGAN)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 20, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented in the agenda packet.
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
City Council REGULAR Meeting April 3, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of September 21, 2024 through November 15, 2024, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period October 3, 2024 through November 14, 2024.
Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the following periods is:
September 21, 2024 through October 04, 2024 = $1,799,748.04 October 05, 2024 through October 18, 2024 = $3,881,998.67 October 19, 2024 through November 01, 2024 = $1,294,993.03 November 02, 2024 through November 15, 2024 = $1,738,172.98 C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of September 21, 2024 through November 15, 2024, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits and wired payments related to the pay period October 3, 2024 through November 14, 2024.
Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $4,266.49.
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 25, 2025, AS ARBOR DAY AND TO RAISE THE ARBOR FLAG FROM APRIL 25-30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution recognizing Arbor Day and to raise the Arbor Day flag from April 25 to April 30, 2025.
E. APPROVE PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 1, 2025, AS LAW DAY RECOMMENDATION: Approve proclamation recognizing May 1, 2025, as Law Day in the City of Seaside.
F. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE PARK TO HOLD THEIR NINTH ANNUAL PALENKE ARTS FESTIVAL ON JUNE 1, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,268.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fee waiver request from Palenke Arts.
G. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$1,500.00 FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL PACIFIC ISLANDERS CLUB TO
ASSIST WITH A SCHOOL TRIP TO TOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITIES
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
STEPPING STONE OUTREACH INC. FOR 962 HILBY AVENUE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution approving the draft lease and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Lease as finally approved by the City Attorney and take all other actions to implement and manage the use of the property.
City Council REGULAR Meeting April 3, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF CANYON DEL
REY BOULEVARD FOR THREE CITY SPONSORED EVENTS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025, FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025, AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the three closures of Canyon Del Rey Boulevard
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WALLACE GROUP FOR CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,068.00 FOR THE HILBY AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Wallace Group for construction management and inspection services for the Hilby Avenue Traffic Calming Improvements Project for an amount not to exceed $70,068.00.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2029 ANALYSIS OF
IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: Hold public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
B. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 13.24 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO MODIFY PROCEDURES FOR ALLOCATING WATER TO DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: Conduct first reading of the ordinance, and hold public hearing.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CITY
OF SEASIDE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION: Consider adopting a resolution approving the Boards and Commissions Code of Conduct, which outlines ethical and professional standards of behavior for appointed members and establishes clear procedures for suspension and removal in the event of criminal or other misconduct.
B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
MONTEREY PENINSULA ENGINEERING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $446,046.00 FOR THE HILBY AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
City Council REGULAR Meeting April 3, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 5 RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Hilby Avenue Traffic Calming Improvements Project; awarding a construction contract to Monterey Peninsula Engineering for an amount not to exceed $446,046.00; establishing a 10% construction contingency for a total project construction amount not to exceed $490,650.60; authorizing the City manager to execute the construction contract and approve any amendments, extensions, and change orders until completion of the project in accordance with the plans and specifications up to the total project construction amount.
C. CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE CITY'S WATER
ALLOCATION TABLE AND ESTABLISH PROGRAMS FOR THE ALLOCATION
OF WATER FOR RESIDENTIAL INFILL PROJECTS AND ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolutions
D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY ANNUAL SALARY TO $266,872.00 AND AMENDMENT OF THE FY 2024-2025 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney's annual salary increase to $266,872.00 and authorization for the Finance Director to amend the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
1. Presentation on the lease agreement with Monterey County Libraries (Miller)
2. Receive a presentation from the Monterey County Librarian (Miller)
3. Receive a report about Air-bnb (short term rentals) and affordable housing (Pacheco)
4. Citywide Red Curb/Phased Daylighting Plan (Pacheco)
12. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR
COMMENTS AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
This is a time specifically set aside for members of the City Council, the City Manager and City Attorney to make brief comments of general interest to the community and report on committee assignments.
13. CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956 et seq., the City Council and Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency may adjourn to a Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with litigation, certain personnel matters, property negotiations or to confer with the City Attorney. Public comments on these items are City Council REGULAR Meeting April 3, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 6 taken after being read by the City Attorney. For the public record, please state your name.
A. PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 - CONFERENCE WITH
LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiators: Greg McDanel, City Manager; Samantha Sahkrani, Human Resources Director/Risk Manager
Employee Organizations: Seaside Police Officers' Association, Seaside Firefighters' Association, Seaside Public Safety Managers' Association, Seaside City Employees Association, Seaside Managers Employee Association, Non-Represented NonExempt Confidential Employees, Non-Represented Exempt Confidential Employees, Executive Employees, Unclassified Exempt Employees, and Unclassified NonExempt Employees
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 LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
14. ADJOURNMENT
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
April 17, 2025
5:00 PM
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