SHOT SEATT FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNIE AGENCY TO THE Thursday, May 15, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor/Chair Oglesby called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco ABSENT: None
Council/Agency Member Burks requested to participate via zoom due to unexpected absence and illness, and in accordance with California Government Code Section 54953.
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 approve Council Member Burks virtual participation via zoom in accordance with Cal Gov Code § 54953.
RESULT: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Burks
ABSENT: None
3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Ronald Britt (Greater Victory Temple COGIC) gave the invocation. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Miller.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Item 9B (AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.24 SECTION 121 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY PROCEDURES FOR ALLOCATING TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTED FROM SHORT-TERM RENTALS.) was moved up to be heard after Review of Agenda; item 10C (ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN) was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
James Ogle, Ruthie Watts, Darryl Choates, Ann Marie Pagan, Peter Kaiser, Karla Lobo
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
Sand City Mayor, Maryann Carbone, thanked the Council for their support for the Red Dress Day - Raising Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People event that was held on May 3 at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. Mayor Carbone also announced that in her role as chair on the Board of Directors for Community Human Services (CHS), and along with Council/Agency Member Miller who serves as a Director, attended the agencies strategic planning session, and distributed the 2024 Annual Report for CHS.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE EVENTS
AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the meeting the video file tailed to play completely, the events will be promoted on the city's website, social media and YouTube channel. • Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the City of Seaside's Rea, White, and Blues Festival! Join us on July 4th, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave. Call 831-899-6800 for more information. • The Emerging Artists Alliance of Monterey is hosting its Art Reception this Friday, May 16th at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery from 7 to 8:30 PM. • 9th Annual Palenke Arts Festival: Join us on Sunday, June 1st, from 11 AM to 5 PM at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside, California.
• Saturday, May 31st, from 10 AM to 2 PM, join local heroes from Seaside, Monterey, Marina, and the Presidio of Monterey Fire Departments as they come together for the annual 'Fill the Boot' event.
• A low-cost spay and neuter clinic is coming to town. The SNIP Mobile Spay and Neuter Bus will be at 1271 Canyon Del Rey Blvd on May 22nd, offering $25 sterilizations for cats and dogs. Vaccines and microchipping will also be available.
Remember, appointments are required! Call or text 925-967-1001 to book your spot.
• On May 17th, from 12 to 3 PM at Laguna Grande Park, join the Seaside Family & Community Support Program's annual event. For more information, call 831-899- 6800.
• Everyone's Harvest, in partnership with Farms Together, is offering FREE boxes of produce at the Seaside Farmer's Market every Thursday! Please note that the NEW time for produce box distribution is 5 PM to 7 PM, so, mark your calendars, and we'll see you out at Laguna Grande Park on Thursdays. • FOSPA park clean up on Saturday, May 17th at Beta Park, the 24th at Highland Otis Park, and the 31st, at Durant Park for a day of service and outdoor fun! For more information, including future workdays and locations, visit Friends Of Seaside Parks.org.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE TERMS OF THE MEMORANDUM OF
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY AND RECEIVE AND UPDATE ON BRANCH
OPERATIONS (DAN MEEWIS, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER & DAVID
TAVAREZ, SEASIDE LIBRARY BRANCH MANAGER)
Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 ACM Meewis reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding that was established with the County of Monterey on June 5, 1975. The responsibilities are spilt between the two entities, the City of Seaside responsible for the exterior maintenance, grounds and provides adequate parking.
Mr. Tavarez reviewed the services and activities offered by the library.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No name, Mayor Maryann Carbone
B. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED HOMEKEY PROJECT+ TO BE LOCATED AT 1875 FREMONT BOULEVARD (DEAN SPARKS,
ANABASIS LLC)
Adam Connor, Anabasis, LLC provided a presentation that reviewed Project Homekey to provide state funding for housing first programs and permanent supportive housing.
Monterey County Administrative Officer, Sonia Dela Rosa, responded to questions from the Council and confirmed that the County has not committed to any funding.
Dean Sparks, Anabasis, LLC responded to questions and comments from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Sinjad (representing Fremont Biva Businesses), Darryl Choates (Deja Blue), Peter Patel (Gateway Lodge), Ann Marie Pagan, Lisa Griffinbyra, Leah Cantrell (Sand Dollar Inn), missed name, Robert Daniels, Jr., Ruthie Watts, Lora James, Dean Sparks, Pastor Harold Lusk (Bethel Missionary Baptist Church), Brian Steckler (Project Healing Waters), Wes Wiley, Staci Alziebler-Perkins (Gathering for Women), Karla Lobo, Susan Schiavone, Matt Huerta
Council/Agency Member Burks left the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
C. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON THE 2025-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN (MICHELLE SLADE, C* CONSULTING)
Ms. Slade provided a presentation that reviewed the context clarity, refresh on process, affirm key insights. City Manager McDanel provided a review of the purpose of the strategic, the strategic framework overview, the five strategic pillars (Pillar 1: Effective, Accessible Governance; Pillar 2: Vibrant Local Economy; Pillar 3: Diverse, Inclusive Community; Pillar 4: Enhanced Infrastructure & Water Supply; and Pillar 5: Community Safety & Quality of Life). A sample of the structure of the document was reviewed, and how progress would be tracked and reported.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
Items 8D and 8F were removed from the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Karla Lobo, Lora James
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: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burks
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 3, APRIL 17, AND MAY 1, 2025,
REGULAR MEETINGS
ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 20, 2025, AS WORLD
BEE DAY
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 18-24, 2025, AS
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION AND CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR THE
PACCHETTI DOG PARK 10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco recused himself from the item due to being a member of planning committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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 proclamation and co- sponsorship for Pachetti Dog Park 10t Anniversary Celebration.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 RESULT: 3-0-1-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Pacheco
ABSENT: Burks
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM CALI LEGENDS TRAVEL BASKETBALL PROGRAM TO
ASSIST WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL ACTION: APPROVED
F. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM THE VILLAGE PROJECT/THE EMANYATTA SATURDAY
SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SENDING THEIR STUDENTS TO GHANA, WEST AFRICA, IN JULY 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT: 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 Mayor's Youth Fund contribution of $3,000.00 for the The Village Project, Inc./Emanyatta Saturday school to send students to Ghana, west Arrica in July 20L3.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burks
ACTION: APPROVED
G. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM BOOSTERS AT RISING STAR TO ASSIST WITH THE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPENSES FOR TRAVEL TO THE NATIONAL
GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA ON JUNE 2-7, 2025
ACTION: APPROVED
H. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER FROM SARANGSAM PRISON MINISTRY FOR
THE USE OF THE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN FOR THEIR Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 ANNUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 24, 2025, AND OCTOBER 25, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,170.85
ACTION: APPROVED
I. APPROVE THE SALE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS IN THE CITY OF SEASIDE, JUNE 28-JULY 5 BY MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MONTEREY CONDORS CLUB, WORLD OUTREACH SERVICES, INC.,
SEASIDE AQUATIC CLUB, INC., THE VILLAGE PROJECT, IGLESIA VIDA
CAMINO VERDAD OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, AND RECOGNIZING
MILITARY SERVICE CENTER
ACTION: APPROVED
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A USE AGREEMENT WITH SEASIDE AQUATIC CLUB, INC. FOR A
FIREWORKS BOOTH ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 490
BROADWAY AVENUE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-67
ST A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE /GREEMENT WITH MONTEREY CONDORS CLUB FOR A
*YORKS BOOTH ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1271
.. I. DEL REY BOULEVARD
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-68
L. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A USE AGREEMENT WITH WORLD OUTREACH SERVICES, INC. FOR A FIREWORKS BOOTH ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1561- 1571 DEL MONTE BOULEVARD
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-69
M. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEASIDE AND MONTEREY
PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR
PROVIDING AFTER SCHOOL RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT THE
DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-70
Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 6 N. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT FOR THE YOUTH PLAY AREA OF LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM PARK FROM S.P.E.C PLAY (SPECIFIED PLAY EQUIPMENT COMPANY) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $326,835.66
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-71
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEASIDE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 BY ADDING SECTION 15.04.190
DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES. THIS PROJECT IS NOT
SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEOA GUIDELINES
(SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
Interim Fire Chief Paul Blaha reviewed the designation of fire hazard severity zones and the governing state law (GCS 51175-51189), that requires jurisdictions to to identify, adopt, and enforce Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Areas.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Miller and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burks
ACTION: ADOPTED ORDINANCE #2035
B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3.24 SECTION 121 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY PROCEDURES FOR ALLOCATING
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTED FROM SHORT-TERM
RENTALS. THIS PROJECT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3)
OF THE CEOA GUIDELINES (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE) Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis reviewed the proposed modification to dedicate 35% of net funds for neighborhood park improvements as recommended by the Neighborhood Improvement Commission, 15% of net funds Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 7 to be used according to the City Council's discretion. There are no changes to the 50% allocation of net funds to affordable housing, and 10% of STR generated TOT revenues for STR program administration costs.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Darryl Choates, Dianne Nielson
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Mayor/Chair Oglesby and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter
3.24.121 to modify procedures for allocating TOT collected from Short-Term Rentals.
RESULT: 3-2-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Oglesby
NOES: Miller, Pacheco
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance #2036
10- BUSINESS ITEMS
A. APPROVE A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXTENDING THE DATE TO CLOSE A HOTEL CONSTRUCTION LOAN FOR THE GRAND HYATT SEASIDE RESORT HOTEL TO JULY 31, 2025, THIS ITEM IS EXEMPT FROM CEOA PURSUANT TO 15061(C)(3)
City Attorney Sheri Damon reviewed the request from the developer to extend their schedule of performance to July 31 in order to close a hotel construction loan. It was negogiated that the owner agrees to $40,000 a month in the event that a loan was not secured by the July 31 deadline.
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 request to modify the schedule of performance.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burks
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-72
Thursday, May 15, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 8 B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 STREET REPAIR PROJECT LIST TO BE FUNDED IN PART WITH SB1: THE ROAD MAINTENANCE REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 FUNDS,
AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT TO THE CALIFORNIA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Public Works Director/City Engineer Thomas Korman reviewed SB1: Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (RMRA), that requires the city adopt a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding in part from RMRA. The project for 2025/2026 being submitted is the "2025 Pavement Rehabilitation Improvement Project" that includes evaluation of the road network, determine failed road sections, design for the best applicable selected pavement rehab treatment types; this would be citywide and the exact streets would be enter emate 23/26 age Theated 05, 50. August 2026
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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 authorize the SB1 project list.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Burks
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-73
C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025-2026 STRATEGIC PLAN This item was removed from the agenda. The draft strategic plan can be reviewed on the city's website.
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
1. Develop framework for how to consider future unsolicited proposals (Garcia- Arrazola)
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
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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 a report out.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
A. 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
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d 2)
Two Matters of Potential Litigation
14. ADJOURNMENT
with no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Tan N. Oglesby, Mayd
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