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CITY OF SEASIDE REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR 440 HARCOURT AVE
CALIFOR NIF AGENCY TO THE Thursday, September 4, 2025
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5:00 PM
1. 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
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for invocation. The pledge was led by Council/Agency Member Burks.
4. REVIEW OF AGENDA
Item 12B was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Lucille V. Standifer, Ruthie Watts, Juliana Fiala, Peter Kaiser, Eloise Shim, Lynda Cunningham, Bobby Maxwell
6. PUBLIC AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
The Village Project, Inc. introduced their Mind Shift Youth Initiative Ambassadors.
Mayor Oglesby presented the National Recovery Month proclamation to Sun Street Centers.
A. SEASIDE CITY NEWS BROADCAST OF UPCOMING CITYWIDE
EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following events were announced:
• The City of Seaside invites you to join in a moment of remembrance on Thursday, September 11th. A special ceremony will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on the City Hall lawn, honoring the lives lost and the lasting impact of September 11th.
• Seaside Recreation is looking for Mexican and Oaxacan vendors to be part of the 5th Annual Oaxaca By The Sea Celebration! The event takes place Sunday, September 28th at 440 Harcourt Avenue. For details on how to apply, call 831- 899-6800.
• The Seaside Library is turning 50, and everyone's invited to the birthday party! Join us Saturday, September 6th at 1 p.m. for a fun-filled afternoon honoring five decades of books, learning, and community.
• The Seaside City Council recently visited the Campus Town project site to review grading progress and site preparation. Councilmembers toured the area, received updates on construction milestones, and captured photos documenting this exciting step forward in one of the city's most significant development projects. • 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 box distribution is 4:30 PM, so, mark your calendars, and we'll see you out at Laguna Grande Park on Thursdays.
• Join FOSPA on Saturday, August 9th at Farallones Park, and, on the 23rd at Havana Soliz Park, and on the 30th at Mescal Neil Park, for a day of service and outdoor fun! For more information, including future workdays and locations, visit Friends of Seaside Parks.org.
• Mark your calendars for the 18th Annual Seaside Artist Tour, happening Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Explore the work of talented local artists at studios and homes across Seaside, with featured locations including Park Court, Allston Street, Metz Avenue, Hilby Avenue, Darwin Street, and more.
7. PRESENTATIONS
A. UPDATE ON THE SAN PABLO PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE PROJECT (THOMAS
KORMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER AND ANDREAS
BAER, ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR)
Director Korman provided a presentation that reviewed the bridge that was built in 1960 and has been closed since early 2023. The inspection findings and the bridge options that were presented in 2023.
B. CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
INITIATIVE (DOMINIQUE DAVIS, CITY CLERK)
City Clerk Davis provided a presentation reviewing initiative components: Education Module for Members, Public Awareness Campaign, Civic Info Sessions, Application Modernization, and Equity Dashboard.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Items 8E & 8H were pulled from the consent.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Eleni Mattheakis, Karla Lobo
Thursday, September 4, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 2 On motion by Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco and second by Council/Agency nemer apron caried by the folowing vote, the City Council successor Agency RESULTS: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM AUGUST 21, 2025, REGULAR MEETING ACTION: APPROVED
B. APPROVE AND FILE CITY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
C. APPROVE AND FILE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CHECKS
ACTION: APPROVED
D. APPROVE A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL
MENTAL AND SUBSTANCE-USE DISORDER RECOVERY MONTH
ACTION: APPROVED
E. APPROVE MAYOR'S YOUTH FUND CONTRIBUTION REQUEST OF
$3,000.00 FROM SEASIDE POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE TO ASSIST
WITH THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR SPORTS PROGRAMS
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Pacheco pulled the item due to his need to recuse himself.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
On motion by Council/Agency Member Garcia-Arrazola and second by Council/Agency Member Burks, and carried by the following vote, the City Council/Successor Agency moved to approve the request.
RESULTS: 4-0-1-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Pacheco
ABSENT: None
Thursday, September 4, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 3 ACTION: APPROVED
F. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS
CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-111
G. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.000, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND PERMITTING SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000.00
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-112
H. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COST-SHARING
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SUPPORT FOR FRANCHISE
COLLECTION PLANNING BETWEEN REGEN MONTEREY AND ITS
MEMBER AGENCIES
Administrative Analyst II Kirstin van Gend responded to questions from the Council regarding the agreement, cost and alternatives.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
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 authorize the MOU.
RESULTS: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-113
I. REVIEW AND TAKE ACTION ON THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL SPEED CUSHIONS BETWEEN
1497 TO 1509 PLUMAS AVENUE
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-114
BUSINESS ITEMS
Thursday, September 4, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 4 A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT WITH RETAIL
STRATEGIES, INC. FOR THE RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL ADVISORY
SERVICES
Economic Development Director Jose Bazua provided a presentation reviewing the results of the RFP, scope of services, benefits, preparation for large scale development, and the proposal to award the contract with Retail Strategies, LLC.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Dianne Nielson
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 award the contract to Retail Strategies, LLC.
RESULTS: 5-0-0-0
AYES: Burks, Garcia-Arrazola, Miller, Oglesby, Pacheco
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ACTION: ADOPTED RESO #25-115
10. COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
A. NEW COUNCIL MEMBER REQUESTS
None.
B. FOLLOW UP ON PREVIOUS REQUESTS
None.
11. CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER, CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR COMMENTS
AND REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Reports provided.
12. CLOSED SESSION
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
Public Employee: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 54956.9 (d)(2)
Thursday, September 4, 2025 City Council REGULAR Meeting Page 5 Two matters of potential litigation
This item was removed from the agenda.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting adjourned in honor of Ms. Jackie Craghead at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Dominique L. Davis, City Clerk Ian N. Oglesby, Mayor
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