Item 9.A.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
APPLICATION TO NAME THE BASKETBALL
COURT AT LINCOLN CUNNINGHAM PARK AFTER
E.J. ROWLAND AND THE PLACEMENT OF A
COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE ON A BENCH NEXT
TO THE BASKETBALL COURT IN HONOR OF
EARL ROWLAND
August 21, 2025 | City Council Meeting
Dan Meewis, Assistant City Manager
• June 2025 request received to name the Lincoln Cunningham basketball court after E.J. Rowland and place a plaque for his father, Earl Rowland.
• Per the policy a Public notice was posted July 1, 2025 to begin 30- day comment period.
• Parks & Recreation Commission (July 21, 2025) – voted unanimously to approve.
• Art & History Commission (August 12, 2025) – approved with stipulation applicant provide more detail on Rowland’s ties to Seaside beyond basketball and philanthropy at the City Council meeting.
Background
2 Purpose: Establish uniform guidelines for
naming/renaming
Ensure names reflect Seaside’s history,
geography, cultural diversity, or significant
contributions.
Criteria for Naming: Commemorative
names: lasting contributions, civic service,
historic events, or community impact.
• Existing names generally retained
unless compelling reason for change.
Honoree must be deceased ≥ 3 years,
except for extraordinary contributions
or national/international prominence.
Policy Overview
3 • Seaside native
• Professional basketball
player with international
recognition
• Local Philanthropist and
youth mentor
• Strong advocate for
community empowerment,
leadership, and youth
development
Who is EJ Rowland?
4 • Significant contributions to
youth development and
leadership
• Positive community impact and
mentorship
• Local and international
recognition
• Ongoing engagement in
Seaside-based philanthropy
• Public support and community
alignment
How EJ Rowland Meets the Criteria
5 • Amenity Type: Basketball Court
• Location: Lincoln Cunningham Park
• Commemorative Intent:
Honor EJ Rowland's achievements and
contributions
• Amenity Type: Bench
• Location: Lincoln Cunningham Park
• Commemorative Intent: Honor Earl
Rowland’s service with the City
Proposed Naming Type
6 • Petitions and
endorsements from local
organizations
• Community testimonials
• Youth and family impact
statements
Letters of Support
7 • Formally request naming
approval for the Basketball
Court and commemorative
bench plaque
• Willingness to cover installation
and signage costs as required
per the policy
• Committed to honoring
Seaside’s heritage and values
Request Summary
8 9
Approve the recommendations from the Parks and
Recreation and Art and History Commissions to
approve the application to name the basketball court
after E.J. Rowland and place a commemorative plaque
in honor of Earl Rowland
Recommendation
9 Item 9.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
August 21, 2025 | City Council Meeting
Dan Meewis, Assistant City Manager
2 Why this matters to Seaside
• Promote public health and safety
• Ensure accessible and safe public spaces for all
• Protect constitutional rights
• Respond to community concerns regarding:
• Unsafe or aggressive solicitation
• Accumulation of personal property
• Overnight vehicle occupancy
Background
3 Prohibits unsafe/aggressive solicitation in key
public spaces:
• Locations include medians, traffic lanes, near financial institutions, driveways, and after dark
• Protects free speech rights with time, place, and
manner restrictions
• Supports pedestrian, traffic, and commercial safety
• “Aggressive” defined in Section 9.05.020
New Chapter 9.05 – Aggressive Solicitation
4 • Prohibits occupancy in vehicles on public property
between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Aligns with state legal standards and neighboring
communities
Revised Chapter 9.20 – Overnight Vehicle Occupancy
Revised Chapter 9.21 – Key Definitions
• “unattended” vs. “abandoned” property clarified
• Outlines what is considered excess or unlawful storage • Essential items for survival are protected unless unsafe 5 • Prohibits storage that blocks ADA access or entrances • Enables cleanup of public property with 72 hours
notice
• Personal property may be disposed of after 60 days
• Outlines notice, impoundment, and disposal
procedures
• Health and safety risks can trigger immediate removal Revised Chapter 9.21 – Storage Enforcement
6 • Removes fixed 4-hour limits at three parks
• Cutino, Laguna Grande, & Roberts Lake
• Regulations will follow posted signage
• City Manager authorized to set time limits by
area
Revised Chapter 10.32 – Parking Amendments
7 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.
Recommendation
Item 10.A.
Approve Mayor’s Youth Fund
Contribution Request of $3,000.00 from
Central Coast High School to Assist with
the Costs Associated with their Auto
Detailing Program
August 21, 2025 | City Council Meeting
Kee Hyon Higgins, Recreation Superintendent
2 Purpose
Mayor’s Youth Fund was created to provide supplemental financial assistance to students and non-profit groups that provide services to improve the lives of young people living in the City of Seaside.
Eligible Applicants
Students or organized groups (schools and non-profit organizations) based in Seaside and/or serving a majority of Seaside residents (50%) that are 18 years old or younger or enrolled in high school.
Background
3 • Scholastic, athletics, music, environmental and art activities
• Evidence of activities and events related to “reduce, reuse and recycle” to ensure a health environment
Evaluation Process Criteria
4 Eligibility Criteria
• Percentage of Resident/Students in Seaside = 95%
• Number of Participants = 40
• Age of Participants = 16-18 years old
Impact for Students
• Employable skills and job related experience
• Professional mentorship and job references
• Increased pathways to immediate employment
Evaluation Process Criteria Cont.
5 In alignment with their Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway, they propose partnering with a professional auto detailer to provide hands-on, on-campus training in both interior and exterior auto detailing.
• On-site instruction with local auto detailing business • Program curriculum
• Program materials such as cleaning solutions, buffers, shop vacuums, towels, safety materials
• Certificate of Completion
Program
6 Current Mayor's Youth Fund Balance:
$56,122.20
Central Coast High School request:
$3,000.00
If approved, remaining balance:
$53,122.20
Fiscal Impact
7 Approve Mayor’s Youth Fund
Contribution Request of $3,000.00
from Central Coast High School to
assist with the costs associated with
their Auto Detailing Program.
Recommendation
ITEM 10. B.
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE
OF THE CITY-OWNED PARKING LOT ON CONTRA
COSTA STREET, AND THE CLOSURE OF CONTRA
COSTA STREET TO THROUGH TRAFFIC FROM
PALM AVENUE TO BROADWAY AVENUE FOR THE
SEASIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 4, 2025
August 21, 2025 | City Council Meeting
Dan Meewis, Assistant City Manager
• Special event application from a
representative of a group of Lower
Broadway and Fremont businesses
• Proposed to host Seaside
Music Festival on Saturday,
October 4, 2025.
• 20-30 local vendors
• Variety of musicians that
provide a vibrant community
event
• Supports the promotion of local
business on Broadway
Event Background
2 Hosted by Lower
Broadway & Fremont
Businesses
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Event Amenities: Seating,
Signage, & Restrooms
Insurance: Applicant will
provide insurance
Event Details & Requests
Requests of City
Road Closure: Contra Costa from
Palm to Broadway from 7:00 a.m.
– 8:00 p.m.
Use of Parking Lot #1: Primary
event location: Vendors, and
Outdoor Music
Use of City Stage: Enhanced
ambiance for community
enjoyment
3 Event Location
4 ❖Supports 20–30 local vendors
❖Provides music, culture, and community gathering space ❖Strengthens Lower Broadway business corridor
❖Potential for Economic growth
❖Promotes activity on Broadway with an increased pedestrianfriendly zone Community Benefits
5 Costs include:
Traffic control & road closure support: $300.00
Stage setup/removal: $839.00
Estimated City staff/resource cost: $1,139.00
Event organizers will pay all associated costs
Fiscal Impact
6 Adopt the resolution permitting the closure of
Contra Costa and use of the City owned
parking lot, and stage for the Seaside Music
Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025
Recommendation
7