FINAL MINUTES
CITY OF SEASIDE SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFORNIA AGENCY TO THE Tuesday, June 24, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM
PRESENT: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
ABSENT: Oglesby
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
REVIEW OF AGENDA
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lynda Cunningham, Dianne Nielson
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following events were announced:
• Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style at the City of Seaside's Red, White, and Blues Festival! Join us on July 4th, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the City Hall Lawn, 440 Harcourt Ave. Enjoy live music from The White Album Ensemble, food, games, and free hot dogs for the kids!
• Keep our community safe-remember, no illegal fireworks. Want to get involved? Vendors are still wanted! Call 831-899-6800 for more information. • Celebrate with us-fun, music, and community spirit await at this year's Red, White, and Blues Festival!
• This summer, the Seaside Library is the place to be for kids and teens! • The Summer Reading Club 2025 kicks off with fun activities, prizes, and weekly events to keep young minds engaged.
• Plus, don't miss Lunch at the Library-free nutritious meals for youth, served Monday through Friday.
• And mark your calendars for exciting youth events throughout June and July, from puppet shows to hands-on science fun.
• For full schedules, visit seasidepubliclibrary.org.
• Pet owners and community members in Seaside-mark your calendars! On Saturday, June 28th at 11:00 AM, you're invited to a special Celebration of Appreciation for the 10-year anniversary of Pacchetti Dog Park. • Enjoy complimentary nail clipping for your furry companions, free festive bandanas, and yes-even free cake, as a gesture of gratitude. Hope to see you out there!
• Heads up, Seaside residents-important fuel mitigation work is scheduled for June 23rd through 27th. CAL FIRE crews from Gabilan Conservation Camp will be clearing overgrown vegetation, trimming trees, and reducing wildfire fuels along the Mescal Street corridor, starting at Plumas Avenue and moving north toward Hilby Avenue.
• This proactive effort, led by the City of Seaside and CAL FIRE, is aimed at enhancing fire safety and protecting local neighborhoods. Minimal disruption is expected.
• Seaside is gearing up for a vibrant celebration-join the 6th Annual Monterey County Juneteenth Jubilee on Saturday, June 14th, 2025, starting at 1 PM at Laguna Grande Park.
• Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a day packed with local Black-owned businesses, delicious food vendors, inspiring speakers, live music, and nonstop entertainment for all ages.
• Don't miss the Kids Zone, the 2025 Crowning Ceremony, and a stunning Car Club showcase featuring classic and custom rides lining the streets. • Celebrate Black history, culture, and community in this unforgettable event.
See you at Laguna Grande Park on June 14th!
• 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. • For more details on how to do your part, visit whatgoeswhere.info and help make a difference!
• 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 EXTENDED market hours are 3 PM to 7 PM, so, mark your calendars, and we'll see you out at Laguna Grande Park on Thursdays. • Join FOSPA on Saturday, June 7th at BOTH Capra Park AND Martin Park, and, on the 14th at Farallones 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. APRIL AND MAY 2025 HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
(NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION)
Assistant City Manager Dan Meewis provided an overview of the House of the Month Award program and introduced Neighborhood Improvement Commission Chaiperson Ray Riordan, and Commissioner Ramona Oleta-Reed. The Commission reviewed the Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 2 two winners and displayed the plaque that each will receive: 1705 Military Avenue (April winner), 1925 Grandview Avenue (May winner).
• RECEIVE A PRESENTATION REGARDING CHARTWELL SCHOO
DANIELLE PATTERSON, HEAD OF SCHOOL - OUTREACH & FAMIL
ENGAGEMENT)
Ms. Patterson provided a presentation and reviewed achievements, initiatives, and upcoming events at Chartwell School.
CONSENT AGENDA
Items pulled: 8F, 8K
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the consent agenda.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 10 AND 12, 2025, SPECIAL MEETINGS ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE A MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF $3,000.00 FROM THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF MONTEREY COUNTY TO
ASSIST WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR EIGHT-WEEK
YOUTH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PALENKE ARTS
ORGANIZATION TO USE LAGUNA GRANDE HALL AND KITCHEN TO
HOLD THEIR ANNUAL "DIA DE LOS MUERTOS" EVENT ON NOVEMBER 1, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $604.50
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM MONTEREY COUNTY POPS!
FOR THEIR LABOR DAY CONCERT AT SEASIDE CITY HALL LAWN ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,686.00
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 3 ACTION: APPROVED
E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
A ONE-YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY PARKS
AND FACILITIES WITH HOPE SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $154,375.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-87
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION OF 0.081 ACRE- FEET OF WATER PER YEAR FROM THE CITY RESERVE TO 1721 DEL
MONTE BOULEVARD TO SUPPORT AN EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING
LEXUS AUTO DEALERSHIP
PUBLIC COMMENT: Ray Riordan
On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the allocation of 0.081 acre feet of water per year from the City reserve.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-88
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SEASIDE AND THE SEASIDE HOUSING
COLLABORATIVE TO AUTHORIZE THE COLLABORATIVE TO PURSUE THE
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON TWO CITY-OWNED
PARCELS LOCATED ON THE 1200 BLOCK OF DARWIN STREET AND THE 1200 BLOCK OF LUZERN STREET
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-89
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE
COMPREHENSIVE CITYWIDE FEE STUDY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $29,995.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-90
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 4 I. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO AUTHORIZE SIDE LETTER AMENDMENTS TO
LABOR AGREEMENTS AND NON-REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-91
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO KRAEMER ENGINEERING INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$699,978.94 FOR THE SAN PABLO AVENUE TRAFFIC CALMING
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-92
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CANCELING THE JULY 3, 2025, REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by ouncil/Agency Member Burks and carried by the following roll call vote, the City bun/Successor Agency moved to cancel the July 3, 2025, regular meetin RESULT: 3-1-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco
NOES: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-93
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2025-2029
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND FY 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
Administrative Analyst II Haroon Noori provided a presentation reviewing the FY25/26 funding allocations, that have an anticipated funding of $466,548.
Council/Agency Member Miller recused himself due to his position as a member of the Board of Directors for funding recipient agency, Community Human Services.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Burks and second by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola, and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 5 Agency moved to approve the FY2025-2029 consolidated plan and they FY2025- 2026 annual action plan for the CDBG program.
RESULT: 3-0-1-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Miller
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-94
B. AB 2561 PRESENTATION REPORT ON CURRENT JOB VACANCIES,
RECRUITMENT, AND RETENTION EFFORTS
Human Resources Director Samantha Sahkrani reviewed the background and purpose of AB 2561 that went into effect in September 2024 that requires public agencies to publicly address the status of their vacancies. • Fiscal Year 24/25 - 168 budgeted positions
• 9.9% Total Vacancy Rate (17 total vacancies)
• To date, there are 15 represented vacancies out of 17 full-time vacancies, 9.33% vacancy rate:
Chief Building Official (Executive-Non)
Housing Program Manager (SMESA)
Junior Engineer (SCEA/LIUNA)
Engineer Inspector (SCEA/LIUNA)
Senior Civil Engineer (SMESA)
Financial Analyst (SMESA)
Firefighter (2) (IAFF)
Deputy Fire Chief (Safety Management)
Assistant Planner (SCEA/LIUNA)
Utilities Field Supervisor (SMESA)
Police Officer (4) (POA)
Police Records Technician (POA)
Police Services Assistant (POA)
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to accept and file the report on the status of job vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per GC 3502.3.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 6 ABSENT: Oglesby
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
OPERATING BUDGET, INVESTMENT POLICY, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM, FEE SCHEDULE, POSITION CONTROL LIST, SALARY
SCHEDULE, STRATEGIC PLAN, AND RESERVE AMOUNTS AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION TO STAFF AS TO ANY CHANGES TO BE MADE PRIOR TO
ADOPTION
City Manager Greg McDanel, provided an overview of the FY25-26 general fund budget snapshot of the $48.3M operating budget, $2.7M allocated to capital rojects, a souk surplus resulting trom $4.bm in department reactions ana ‹ rozen vacancies. The Council was presented with resolving a -$1.7M unassigne fund balance. Finance Director Jessica Riley provided a review for the revised budget that was result of the budget study sessions held on June 10 and 12, 2025, adjustments and corrections made post session, administrative updates and technical corrections, and staff follow up items.
Revised Proposed Budget:
Revenues: $48.3M
Expenditures: $48.2M
Operating Surplus: $47,877
Use of Fund Balance: $1.8M
Unassigned fund balance: $318K
FY 2025/26 Operating Non-Operating Total
Proposed Budget Budget Budget
Revenue $ 48,255,056 - $ 48,255,056
Fund Balance 1,779,543 1,779,543
Expenditures (48,207,179) (1,779,543) (49,986,722)
Surplus(Deficit) $ 47,877 $ $ 47,877
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Miller, and carried by the following roll call vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the FY2025-2026 operating budget, investment policy, capital improvement program, fee schedule, position control list, salary schedule, strategic plan, and reserve amounts and provide direction to staff as to any changes to be made prior to adoption.
RESULT: 4-0-0-1
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Pacheco
NOES: None
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 7 ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oglesby
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-95
11. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
City Manager McDanel provided an update about the progress of a previous request to review the unsolicited proposal policy, and indicated that the item would appear within the next few meetings.
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 any report out.
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
No report.
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
Property: Golf Course Hotel parcel located at 1 McClure Way, Seaside, CA 93955 Agency Negotiators: City Manager and City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: City of Seaside and KDG
Under Negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment, or both
No report.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 City Council SPECIAL Meeting Page 8 C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24CV002483
Case Name: Landwatch and Center for Biological Diversity v. City of Seaside, et No report.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24 CV002872
Case Name: Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association v. City of Seaside, et al.
No report.
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV00103€
ase Name: City of Seaside v. Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association, et al No report.
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
No report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayo
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