A G E N D A
CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE (COUNCIL CHAMBER) AGENCY TO THE Thursday, August 7, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
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City Council REGULAR Meeting August 7, 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. RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM BLUE ZONES PROJECT (CINDY FOSTER
RUIZ, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & MARKETING)
B. JUNE AND JULY 2025 HOUSE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
(NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 24, 2025, SPECIAL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes as presented in the agenda packet.
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
City Council REGULAR Meeting August 7, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 3 RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of March 8, 2025 - April 4, 2025, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period March 20, 2025 through April 3, 2025.
Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the following periods is:
March 08, 2025 through March 21, 2025 = $2,589,048.13
March 22, 2025 through April 04, 2025 = $2,302,663.27
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
RECOMMENDATION: Approve and file the accounts payable and wired payments made during the period of March 8, 2025 through April 04, 2025, including the payroll and benefits checks, direct deposits, and wired payments related to the pay period March 20, 2025 through April 03, 2025. Total Accounts Payable and Payroll for the above referenced period is $1,620.94.
D. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE RAIDERS YOUTH FOOTBALL FOR THE 2025 SEASON
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
E. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM SEASIDE HIGH SCHOOL FOR
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL HOMECOMING PARADE ON
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,046.00
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request.
F. APPROVE APPOINTMENT TO NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION: Accept appointment of Stephanie Spross to the Neighborhood Improvement Commission as recommended by the Mayor.
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
JMS CEMENT CONTRACTORS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$711,274.00, AND APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,691.00, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
EUCALYPTUS ROAD INFILTRATION UNIT REPAIR PROJECT AND
APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS (THIS CONTRACT IS
FUNDED VIA A FORT ORD REUSE AUTHORITY AGREEMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution awarding the construction contract and approving the plans and specifications.
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH PLACER.AI FOR A SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,250.00
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution to enter into the licensing agreement.
City Council REGULAR Meeting August 7, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 4 I. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF
BUILDING OFFICIAL AND MODIFICATION TO THE COMPENSATION PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution approving the reclassification.
J. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JPEA) BY AND
BETWEEN THE SEASIDE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT AND THE CITY
OF SEASIDE
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution to enter into the JPEA.
K. ADOPT A RESOLUTION INCREASING JMS CEMENT CONTRACTORS' AGREEMENT BY $300,000.00 TO A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$1,447,947.50 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZE A $300,000.00 TRANSFER FROM
CAPITAL RESERVES
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution:
1. Approving a release of $300,000.00 from the Capital Reserves
2. Approving an appropriation of $300,000.00 to the Police Department Parking Lot Improvements Project from the Capital Reserve for additional unforeseen required work;
3. Approving $300,000.00 in additional contingencies to the Agreement for Contractor Services with JMS Cement Contractors, Inc. for a total construction amount that does not exceed $1,447,947.50; and
4. Authorizing the City Manager to approve amendments, extensions, and change orders to the Agreement for Contractor Services until completion of the project such that they do not exceed the total project construction amount.
9. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLES 5 AND 17 OF THE SEASIDE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH SECURITY REQUIREMENTS,
OPERATING STANDARDS, AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
STORAGE OR SALE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. THE PROPOSED
ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. (SECOND READING - ROLL CALL VOTE)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed Ordinance.
B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE SEASIDE MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING CHAPTER 9.05 PROHIBITING AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION IN
THE CITY'S STREET MEDIANS AND OTHER PLACES AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 9.20 OVERNIGHT OCCUPANCY OF VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, 9.21 STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON CITY
PROPERTY AND 10.32 STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING. THE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO City Council REGULAR Meeting August 7, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 5 SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES (FIRST READING -
ROLL CALL VOTE)
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the ordinance, waive the full reading and read by title only, and set the ordinance for adoption at the next regular meeting.
10. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. 4TH OF JULY AFTER ACTION REPORT (POLICE CHIEF NICK BORGES &
FIRE CHIEF PAUL BLAHA)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the report.
B. RECEIVE UPDATE ON THE CITY OF SEASIDE CAR WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULED FROM AUGUST 11, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 16, 2025 RECOMMENDATION: Received the report.
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
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 taken after being read by the City Attorney. For the public record, please state your name.
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.8
RECOMMENDATION: Property: 1 McClure Way, commonly known as the Blackhorse and Bayonet Golf Course and Grand Hyatt Hotel site Agency Negotiators: City Manager, et. al
Negotiating Parties: Seaside Acquisition Group et. al. and City of Seaside Under Negotiation: Price, terms of payment or both
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
City Council REGULAR Meeting August 7, 2025 5:00 PM Agenda Page 6 Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 24 CV002872
Case Name: Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association v. City of Seaside, et al.
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 - EXISTING LITIGATION
Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 25CV001036
Case Name: City of Seaside v. Seaside Highlands Homeowners Association, et al.
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (D)(2)
Two matters of potential litigation
14. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is closed in the honor and memory of
Retired Officer Paul Gooden, Ms. Lori Merwin and Dr. Michele Horne.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting:
August 21, 2025
5:00 PM
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