City Council - Regular Meeting

The musual Yes. the city of Seaside and the city council and the success agency to the redevelopment agency. This is our regular meeting Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in council chambers and we will come to order. A roll call, please. Council and agency member Miliv.

Council and agency member Burks here. Council and agency member Garcia Arizona here. Mayor Pro Tim and Vice Chair Pache and Chair Oglesby here. You do have a quorum.

Thank you. Uh we will have a invocation uh from uh Pastor Welch from Ocean View Baptist Church and then I will ask that council member Burks leader send a pledge of allegiance. Shall we pray? Tell God our father who are we gathered together today. Let us go throughout this day. You woke us up this morning and here we are still in your presence. So, Father, as we proceed in this meeting on tonight, we pray, Father, that things are done decently and in order. Father, we ask that your choice blessings be upon our churches, upon our city, upon our mayor, and all our officials. Father, we ask that you forgive us as we move forward. This is our prayer this evening in Jesus name. And the people of God say amen.

Amen. United States under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Uh, thank you. Uh, item number four is review the agenda. Uh, Mr. City Manager, any adjustments, corrections to the agenda?

Mayor, there are no requested changes to the agenda. I I do believe we're going to um have a recess around the 7:30 hour. Uh okay. All right. Uh next we'll go to item number five, which is public comments. Members of the public wishing to address the city council on matters underneath our jurisdiction may do so for up to three minutes. Uh when that item is called, we ask that you hold your comments on items on the agenda till the item is called. This is also the time to comment on presentation items. For the benefit of the uh record, it would be helpful if you state your name. I would ask that uh I know we have a a few people that may want to uh comment on the uh passing of Mr. Glover. Uh we'll let uh regular I won't say regular we'll let just people that have in general public comments go first and then we'll hold off on those that may want to make comments about um Mr. Glover. Uh public comment is open.

Good evenings and to the council and my brothers and sisters in the city of C. I just stopped by briefly um one to honor Lieutenant Colonel Glover, but I'm up right now to talk about stop signs. So, you know, you mentioned that I am the pastor you do Baptist Church. So, there's a street that runs across our church. It's called St. Lucas. It runs from, let's just go from Broadway. Oh, matter of fact, from Olympia over to Trinity. And what I've noticed from Trinity, from Olympia all the way to Trinity on San Lucas, there's no stop signs. So on the streets of Trinity, Amador, Hamilton, M Palm, there are no stop signs on St. Lucas. Oh, there are stop signs on San Lucas. Let me cal my nerves. There stop signs on San Lucas. But on Amador, Hamilton, and the following streets that Ford mentioned, it's just straight through. It's straight through. So I I sit there at the church sometimes and I notice that drivers drive through those streets in excess of 60 m an hour and it blows me away. So one of the neighbors on Sonoma we were talking nice lady met her she came I said I'm going to city council and so thankful someone told me about Colonel brother so I was going to come anyway but that made more so for me to come for the family. But back to the situation here. There's no stop signs. And I noticed the cities put these speed bumps and confession's good for the soda. I'll be the sometimes I drive through the middle speed bumps. I'm confessing. Brad, I'm going to do better. How about that? But I I'm to ask to see, can we do a survey on the speed

going through these streets? And then also, can we find it somewhere that we can put stop signs at those fairway intersections on Amador, on Hamilton, on uh Sonoma and Palm. There's no stop signs there. There's been accidents and then I talked to I just met Miguel who lives Catacorn from the church was talking to hell and he asked me I said I'll speak on your behalf also. So there's a dip right there and we believe that it's a sinkhole in the making. The cars fly through and they bottom out right there and then they're bottoming out. He said just talking to him, he said he dug under his house and put concrete to reinforce because his house at 1199 Amadore is sinking. And I looked at it and I was looking at the street where the dip is. You can see the the fact that correctly it's around this circle. I believe there's a sinkhole there. It's catacorn from the church and kids play out there and I'm telling you they fly through there. So that's the reason I'm here other than I'm glad to be here on behalf to support the Glover family. I know you're going to give them their time, but I got to put a punch in there for Lieutenant Colonel Glover, someone who and the family I love. Thank you. Most definitely. Thank you. And I pray that we can do a survey because it was a I think you're out of town. That's

what what did you say? Uh, let me call you name is um is Colonel Glover. I know but you're out of time doing so. I notic heard every word you said. There he is. Okay. So, I'm done. Yes, sir. Just passive. public feature or dial star if you're calling from the phone.

Good morning of the city council and residents of seaside. My name is Bourjissa and I'm here tonight briefly to introduce myself as a candidate for Monty County auditor controller in the upcoming June primary. I'm a licensed certified public accountant and over the past 17 years I have built a career specializing in governmental accounting auditing and financial reporting. Before dedicating myself to serving Illinois County, I worked as an external engineer in public accounting firms focusing specifically on the unique to government entities and nonprofit organizations. That foundational experience county auditor controllers office in 2016 where I had the privilege of serving first as the chief deputy auditor controller overseeing general accounting division and until most recently as the assistant auditor controller. I'm running for this office because I believe the I believe the foundation of a healthy community is transparent, accountable and fiercely independent financial management. Through my professional experience, I understand how important this multiple municipalities to have reliable, collaborative and responsive partner at the county level and having proud home for the past 11 years, I also gain a deep personal commitment to see our community thrive. Whether ensuring there is proper and timely distribution of property taxes or safeguarding the integrity of our county's financial health, my goal is to provide rock-solid financial data so that city cities like Seaside can continue to thrive. Thank you for your time, your dedication to service serving this community and the opportunity to introduce myself tonight. I look forward to connecting with your communities. Thank you.

city council race in 1897 up the street seaside. Um I came for the council not so long ago and I'm going to be running for seat on the city council. You know, I really wish that I didn't have to do that, but the city needs social worker and social worker brain that has micro, meo, and medical level working. And you think about growing up here in this community. I went to school and stayed in my community as a social worker. So were people in this community, the whole county. And so I'm looking at the streets and seaside, the gentrification and the out migration of people of African ancestry. And it seems like nothing was happening without. Now if you go back and look at the immigration study in San Francisco, the same thing happened when uh New was of that city. He commissioned the black studies department of San Francisco State along with the churches and the county to find out of African ancestry city. So I've been years collecting data and talking with residents and so on and so forth. Now, as president of the county branch, myself and nine applicant American pastors went out and surveyed 650 acres of land on the front of Fort. And I'm here tonight with an ask of the city council to come and engage the people that have helped build this community so that we can have a carve out of some of that land for lowincome residents of the community of Seaside. So I just wanted to uplift that information if I feel a young person that I could get behind that we're one person council

because it's a lot of work very busy person but to continue to give back to my community this morning but calling any out there public that's listening to me right now if you interested in the city council and you are there are people that are underserved served and appropriately served, please contact me and I will be happy to support you and I might even step aside but right now I don't see that happening. So thank you very much for your time.

Thank you. City Council, citizens of Seaside, and Peter Kaiser, longtime resident. I would like to add to the pastor's prayer. Lord, as we remember Passover tonight, as you washed the feet of this the disciples humbly and you broke bread as it represented your body, you shared it because it represented your blood. And later Judas betrayed you this night and you were arrested and mercilessly beaten by the Roman soldiers and crucified on Friday. And praise the Lord, you were raised from the dead on Sunday. And um you forgave those who have surrendered to you and allowed them to be in heaven with you. Praise the Lord. So, you're invited to go to Monday Thursday services tonight and Good Friday services tomorrow and of course resurrection services on Sunday. And John 3:16 says this in 17. For God so loved the world that he gave his only son that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. that the God did not send his soul into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world would be saved through him. and please watch over and please expand the revival to Jesus Christ there and bring a free

representative of government there and discipline its nuclear and missiles and also bring uh peace there soon and protect our soldiers. Lord protect the United States from um certain cells embedded here GI attacks from Sharia law and invasion here also protect all the pre-born babies thinkable here in the United States where we had one two million deaths last year and 73 million abortion deaths. It's the highest cause of death of any cause in the United States. Thank you so much and God bless you. Members of the public in the chamber, please approach the podium. Members of the public, please use the raise your hand feature or dial star9 if you're calling from the phone. 20 seaside president and last woman of war for peace chapter 46 and we are sponsoring a free of the documentary screen and filmed by presented Saturday April 18th at 5:30 p.m. The library seaside circle vet consider the effects of military operations and training on the environment and the United States military to set a world example while stewardship of the natural world that we all share. Of course, we spend billions of dollars every year protecting our way

of life and the way of life of our allies and friends. It makes no sense to see protecting two of uh with proposes for offshore drilling and see entire California from the coast. This is becoming urgent attention. There will be a discussion following the screen and encourage them invited welcome to attend. Uh thank you if I could if they appropriate. Okay. Thanks.

Chemistry. Um, this is out for the chief here. I was sitting in my living room this afternoon and my wife tells me, "You're getting a ticket out of your car." And boy, I jumped out of my walk and man, I was out there ready to go. And there's Mr. Alvarez. He does uh cooking. I think he does that. So I go out there and I and he started to explain to me in a very nice way about the daylighting parking. You supposed to park 20 ft from the crosswalk. And he went through this whole scenario. And I I I go I didn't know about this. And he goes, "Yeah, we're trying to get the right curves. We're trying to do this." But that guy leaves a Mac. That's what he's doing for all. He's been in the job for four months and just the nicest guy that represents Seaside in a tough job because man because my wife is in my room just a good guy through the whole thing and I just want to make sure you can do about that. Okay, the second thing I just had one of them was adult. You have stop signs. Twothirds of people don't care. They are zip that they are. It's the It's the scooter bikes. It's the cars and especially the trucks with the trailers. And you can hear them louder. I don't know if Steve, they don't care about the stop signs. And I'm not famous. It's only whoever. They just don't care. And something's going to happen. You just see it kind of

because we got some kids on that road. They told about that. And so hopefully speed boos can help us. It's helped out here. That's been a game changer. Thank you all for that. But um anything with I appreciate it. Thank you, Chief. Keep keep up the good work on this. Thank you. City manager and city attorney. I'm Katherine Crockett, resident of Seaside and also chair of sustainable seaside. I want to thank the city for co-sponsoring this year's Earth Day event. And I want to take this opportunity to invite and to to celebrate this Sunday, April 19th for at Parkside. It's a full family and it brings together members of villages from speakers like cultural performances, hands-on activities, and over 30 local exhibitors sharing ways to care for our environment. Performances this year will include uh pollen art and celebration and also home cat featuring Derek Modkin and Tom RS. Residents can bring their old electronics for recycling. They can pick up tomato plants and basil starts for their home gardens and celebrate to girlfriend prize and our free offer. This year's event is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 50th anniversary of two joint powers authority with activities begin by 10:00 a.m. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Earth Day, enjoy our beautiful

city and our commitment to a healthy sustainable planet. Thank you. today still issues with them. Unfortunately, ran with someone's tongue today. I was going to assume I'd like to see more any other time but so far this is what I'd like to see today. uh still uh there has been sort of businessation that I've seen when it comes to I've been talking about the city special that that supposedly supersedes and also my concern superseding chapter existence instead of websites the case itself sources 17 facility um production facility and but still satisfying these conditions

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so much like clarification 21. Yes, I think uh the city manager heard everything you had to say. Thank you. Thank you so much. I prefer the public on them. He will make a comment if he deems necessary after everybody is done. Thank you. Members of the public approach the podium of the public on Zoom. Please use the raise your hand feature or dial star 9 if you're calling from the phone.

Hello, my name is Jules Ping and I am a youth ambassador for the village project. Um, my name is Zana Dio and I am the president of our youth ambassador program. Um, for our program, this program has helped us get through different journeys, hard journeys and it made us have a safe place to express our feelings without being judged. And for our program, we are trying to we're setting a goal to raise money for our youth no mind shift youth summitive. and we love and appreciate you guys' support for this. Um, and our goal has been to work on reduction towards stigma of mental health. Um, and our summit is a big opportunity to really outreach to the public so that they understand the work that we've done to help reduce stigma and all the programs and all the experiences that we've had in our community to help with these and all the work that we've done with the schools.

Yeah, that's that's what came. Thank you. city attorney, city manager. So, I have a couple different items. Um, for one, I want to invite everyone again to our end of the basketball season pan celebration, April 10th at Embassy Suites. Um, it was that and then I traveled around the city looking um checking on parks and different stuff and I have a lot of friends just to make sure that they're

okay. I travel on Yusede in front of the the hymn project and recently I had some really darees some young people that were riding on a scooter electric scooter and they came to bed four years old helmets they come flying out of the parking lot right in front of me. Thank God I keep my vehicle in good working order and I have good reflexes still. Um, but something needs to be done. I'm not going to yell at the kids because it doesn't mean kids, but somebody and I don't know who that would be used to have a meeting with the parents of these kids and tell them about the safety of wearing helmets and the safety of looking before you enter the roadway. It's a a welltraveled roadway. It's like a main artery right there between Broadway and Roi Soma. Um, but that was really a scary thing. I'm so glad that I I came close to them. You know, I could have squashed them if I didn't have such good reflexes and good uh brakes and stuff on my vehicle. So, I want to thank the council for the recent appointments to the commissions because the parks and w commission that I'm the chairperson of are in dire need of a meeting and finally we have enough people on the commission now that we can meet this

month and and hopefully present a work plan to this council and do some work. So, thank you for everything. Appreciate. Is there anyone else that has general uh public comments in the chamber or in Zoom? There are nothing raised on Zoom.

Okay. We'll go to uh public comments uh in reference to uh the passing of Mr. Glover. Can you tell us who this person we're going to talk about? Some of us don't know who he is.

And I I think I I think by the time a couple people are done, you you'll know who he is, but it's it's for me to talk about it right now, but but that's a good question. So, I respect the question. You respect the question. Uh public comment is open. Good evening. uh to the city council. Hello. Hello.

It's on. Do I need But the song, but it seems to be low. So, is it Go ahead. I'm sorry. Okay. Uh my name is Denise Maiden. I live at 203 Boundwood in Seaside, California. And I'm here in remembrance of a very dear friend, uh, Mr. Lieutenant Colonel

or Colonel, I'm sorry, Colonel Al Glover. Um, when I moved here back in the 70s and I worked for the school district and I worked for Mrs. night we had a multicultural conference and that was the first time that I met and knew who Mr. Glover was and I always appreciated that he always donated to that cause and during that time we were giving money to Martin Luther King's Center for Social Change down in Atlanta from some of the profits we made from that conference. Um, in the last four and a half years, I have really gotten to know the man and become close to him because of his relationships with uh, Mrs. Helen Rucker. And I just want to say that he is a man of integrity. He is a man of strength. He is a man of courage. And he also is a man of love. He opened his heart to me. And I felt like I was a part of his family for me and my son. And I just want to say to the family, I know that he is going to be missed by us all, but I also want to say when you look up on that hill, when you look up at the top of um on Pascal in those areas and you're down here and you you see the apartment complex that this man brought to this community and the things that he has done that he doesn't even didn't even, I should say, want credit for. So I just want to say that he will be

missed, he will be loved, and he will always be in our hearts.

Good evening, Mr. Mayor and members of the council. My name is Mel Mason and um I just want to um give all my love and and and and solidarity with the uh with the Glover family. Um Alfred Glover um you know he and I met it's been 40 maybe 45 years ago something like that. I'm trying to get the math straight in my head. Um but uh when I first met um Colonel Glover and he was a full bird colonel. I think we all know what that means, right? Um and had he decided to have enlisted for maybe another hits, he probably would have made it general. He had almost every accolade and decoration that you could think of. And um and so some people um were in amazement that he and I had become friends because they thought we were exact opposites other than the fact that we were both relatively tall um and we were male and we were black. Um they a lot of people felt that that's the only thing we had in common that our politics would have been different. Mine were quite a bit different than um than than almost everybody. But the fact of the matter is is that um what I found in in Colonel uh Glover and Al as I always call him was that he was an honorable man. You know, and there's a difference between being honorable and being honest. Because honest people will do things the right way when everybody's looking. An honorable person will do the right thing when nobody's looking and nobody is there to recognize them or anything. And that was him. Um he provided so much for young people. He was an example. He was an example for me as old as I was at the time. But he u was the epitome of what we would call a seaside resident or a seaside citizen.

He gave like you can't believe he was one of the richest human beings I ever met monetarily and also in terms of his friendships with people. Um, and uh, um, losing him is tough, but I know he was in his 90s. Uh, and I was fortunate to spent some of those last few hours with him. Um, and so I'm still having a little bit of a tough time with with the fact that he's that he's gone, but we all have to go. And I know that it was it was his time, but I think we have to think about what it was that he left us. You know, he left us with so much. Yeah. He left to go to the ancestors. ancestors are better off with him there. But he left this community with something. He left this community with a sense of community. You know, he was a giving person. Uh he was a founding member of the village projects uh advisory council. He gave money to the village project. He gave money to other agencies. He gave money to everything that needed to have money in order to survive in this community. You know, he didn't just hoard his wealth. He spread his wealth around to up to other people and he especially focused on young people. You know, Regina and my son was one of them. So, he uh he was committed and he never asked for accolades. I know when he got the star on Broadway, he was so embarrassed he didn't know what to do because all his big thing was was giving because he felt like he had been he was fortunate uh that he was lucky and that he had a responsibility not to keep that to himself but to give that to everybody that he could that was in need. He was a great man. is a great person and uh I'm I'm I'm missing him, but I also I'm so happy that I got a chance to know him and be his friend all of these years and see how much of a friend he was to our

community. So, uh rest in power, um Colonel Alfred Glover. Thank you.

Good evening, Mr. Mayor, members on the dis. I was trying to get up before mail because Mel is always that point person to bring to ring up the rear and to make it all make sense. Thanks, Mel. Next time, let me go first. So, thank you. But I too stand in in celebration of Colonel Glover's um life. And like Mr. Mason said, Mr. Glover when he got that star, he um he didn't want that star. And I remember telling him that it's not about you. The star is for you, but it's not about you. It's about what you have bestowed upon us and the citizens of Seaside. So like Mr. Mason said, he's done so much and I can name so much within my inner family with my uncle holding his PhD because of Mr. Glover. My baby that's a captain in the United States Army because of Mr. Glover. My grandson in the Navy because of Mr. Glover. He just kept sewing seeds into our um young people community icon, but I see that he has grandsons. He has grandsons. So as long as one of them have breath and keep his legacy alive, he will have the depart from lives as the citizens of seaside. So now he didn't have that star. He had the key to the city. So he left the key with left the key with one of them. But I just want to close and say that I'm like male. I'm still trying to process it because we here we we we crying, you know, we have our moments.

Um, like Miss Mason said about the race. We enter in a race without our icons, without Miss Rucker, without Mr. Glover. We still have male here. Thank God. But the other side, as Mr. Mason said that he's with the ancestors that was him in community that was waiting for him over there. They there and they celebrating and they rejoicing. He put his time in. He poured into all of us. So it's up to us to take out of us what he poured into us. So you know from the buildings from just everything, office space, the voter registration meetings. I was at Miss Rucker's house the night that he and his wife came down there and said this the la the absolute last day that there's a meeting here and that's when we moved down to that building in that professional building where his office was. So he poured so much into people but because of who he and his wife were we are who we are and I'm happy that they celebrating together. Yeah, it's hard for us to let go on this side, but that welcoming committee on the other side, they rejoicing and they still rejoicing. And if they had a ball to look and see that we crying and we sad, they'll be like, "Nah, they'll get over it. They'll get over it in a little while." So, I'm happy for him. And family, be encouraged and know that your dad poured into all of us and all of us are better for it. And Seaside is a better community for it. and his and that sidewalk with his star and that key to the city embodies who he was. And Mr. Welch, please don't demote the man because like Mr. Mason said, he would have probably been a general. Thank you.

She just devoted me. I was pastor now, Mr. Welch. But I got up to I want to uh that building you were talking about the address is 1676 Fremont. Yeah. And what makes that significant with me? If you could just speak into the mind.

What makes that significant with me? My resident that I grew up in shared that same address. So through that, and I want to not just honor him, I want to honor your your mother. I say that because through that union, I became friends with Ron, his son right here, Trisha, and the family, his granddaughter, and the entire family. And I wanted to stand up on behalf of three of his friends that I know. One, Lenora Bean.

Yeah. the other one Moles Thomas and the other one you know that he mentored my friend Cedric Nash. So I want to mention them and I stand on behalf of them and I apologize for demoting Colonel Glover. We may demote him here but he's really been elevated. Uh public comment is open the the if anybody from the family may want to say something.

Evening. It's very uh beautiful words spoken by so many of you all. We truly appreciate you. Dad, u sorry, council, Mr. Mayor, Attorney Damon, uh, city manager. Thank you all for taking the time to, uh, honor my father. He came here in 1971 and, uh, a couple of people said if he wanted to be general, uh, he would had to serve three more years and moved to the Pentagon. And here, my mother said, "We're established here. We have roots here. we love this community and this is where we're going to spend the rest of our days. And they both regardless of where how their health uh may have deteriorated wanted to come home passed away at their house and that's where they both were given the uh peace to do so. I also want to mention he has a beautiful granddaughter but I think his grandchild attorney she's moved back to the area and we're all excited and looking for great things to come out for her. her brother Mike Lions. I miss him.

Yeah,

she went out. He gets a little emotional. My son now here from Baltimore school visiting and my youngest. But we're so proud to be members of this uh community and that the community, you know, my mother used to say, Al, you're only child. You just give and give. You got to be around people all the time. She said, "I can tell you grew up by yourself because you must immerse yourself with everyone." And that was a big part of what he was. Coming together, want to discuss things over dinner or lunch, mainly breakfast. Love breakfast. That's his number one thing. But he put his blood, sweat, and tears, not just developing homes or properties in this community. He told me once we were working on Parker Flats, he said, "Ron, I have to get this through because it's my legacy." I said, "Dad, no, it's not." I said your legacy is your family, your community, the way you touch the people here and that will last longer than anything else you can do. Don't worry about that. That box is checked and you have made a example and yourself a role model for so many and thank you all so very much. Seeing no one else, uh, uh, public comment, uh, will close. If there's any comments from anyone from the council, uh, we'll let, uh, council member go.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. And, you know, I re I remember the colonel very well. And in my first election in 2016, I saw him, I think it was the Nifty50s cafe for breakfast. I saw him for breakfast a lot. And uh I remember when I very first started um he mumbled to me, "Oh, I like you. I'm gonna support you." And I remember that and I walked away from that feeling. Um one of the happiest days, one of the happiest moments in politics for me uh hearing uh his his words and I just got to know him over the years and had breakfast with him and and uh so uh may his heart rest in peace and thank you for sharing the stories today. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Anyone else want to get that? Council member um Garcia Zola. Mayor Pim, you're going to go next to last.

Okay. All right. Thank you, sir.

Thank you, Mayor. And I just want to say express my my deepest condolences to the family. I I I can't imagine what you're feeling right now, but hearing from the community, it it really means a lot to us on this das to to to see the impact that Colonel Glover left in our community. And and I got to meet Colonel Glover for the first time through the mayor. Actually, I I met him through the mayor. And if I can encompass who Colonel Glover was, and I think it was already alluded to or mentioned in one word, it would be humility. It was very inspiring the the impact that he left in our community. And it wasn't until after that conversation that I had with with Colonel the first time that the mayor told me all that he had done. But not once did Colonel Glover mention his impact that he left on the community. And to me that really left something in me because it was humility and it was he had some sense of pride in our community, a lot of love for our community and the history and to see where our city was going to go forward. Uh that's one of the things that I definitely want to highlight for him that he was definitely a humble human being. Something that we can all I think strive for in our community and that's one of the legacies that I think he leaves in our community is to strive to do good without expecting anything in return. And when he did receive that star on Broadway, uh it was great to see him recognized because the city also thanks him uh for his contributions and we will continue to thank him through that star for many generations that walk on Broadway and and see his name on there. His name will live on for many years in our community. So to the family, my deepest condolences and know that we stand with you. The city of Seaside really really is thankful for his service and thank you. Uh, anyone else? Uh, may I pro?

Thank you. Thank you. Um, I had the opportunity to have breakfast with Mr. Glover for nearly 10 years with Ellen Rucker and a variety of others. Um, when I was thinking about those mornings and the stories he shared about his struggles and successes, one thing stands out to me. In many ways, he's Monterey Peninsula is the region's version of Jackie Robinson. Um, Jackie Robinson, number 42, broke baseball's color barrier. He was a superstar, but his journey was not easy. He faced insults, discrimination, abused not only by the players, but by the fans. But yet, he carried himself with strength and dignity. A few white teammates, as in key word few, supported him through those efforts. Um, but not many. Still, he pushed forward. He became one of the greatest players in history and later became a mentor to others, including Willie Mays and Hank Erin. He became more than an athlete. He became a voice for civil rights and a role model for generations. Colonel Al Glover's story reflects that same strength of character. He grew up in the South and became the first black lifeguard in his area. He joined the ROC and was part of the early efforts to integrate the army. Like Jackie Robinson, he faced discrimination, hostility, abuse, but he stayed focused. He did his job with excellence. He rose through the ranks and became one of the first black officers to lead a battalion of white.

He eventually earned the rank of colonel. Again, a few whites people again a few whites helped him. But success came through his own discipline, resilience, and leadership. After his military career, Colon Governor made a choice as in Jackie Robinson. They decided to resign and uh Jackie could have gone to the Giants, he decided to come civil rights leader. Colonel Glover instead of going to Washington DC, he decided to stay home. He chose seaside. He believed in his community and the importance of family. He wanted to make a difference where it mattered most to him and he did. His impact on Seaside in the Monterey Peninsula became profound. He served as president of the Seaside Chamber of Commerce. He helped found the Retirement Social Club. As I remember, he paid the dues for the NAAC back in the day for many, many months. and he supported many local efforts that many of you and many all of us will never know about. He did this through quietly without seeking recognition. He deserves it. He did it to improve lives and create opportunity for others. Jackie Robinson is a national hero. Colonel Glover is a hero to seize that end of the peninsula. To me, he led by example. He believed in teammate, teamwork, hard work, and bringing people together. He was a man of class, a man of dignity. In closing, I just have a little suggestion for consideration down the road.

If the four-door chapel ever becomes a facility for the city of Seaside. Reverend Colonel Glover visited that church frequently. He also promoted the idea of the cultural center. Whatever it's going to be, I believe it should be named Colonel Glover Cultural Community Facility. Whatever it has to be, but Colonel Glover should be named to be part of that. It would be fitting tribute to a man who lived his values, strengthened his community and dedicated to you dedicate his life to service to mankind. Thank you so very much.

Uh thank you uh Mayor Prom. You know, this is I've just got a few little highlights. Uh I think um the family has a uh celebration of life coming up and I believe it's uh April the 11th 11:30 at the Odmar, right? So uh we'll definitely have more comments there and and the city will uh have uh the appropriate uh uh proclamation honoring u Mr. Glover. I I just want to do a couple highlights. And I I don't know if if pastor it's not about you, Pastor Welch, but it's just about the people in general. Uh when we talk about a a a colonel or a lieutenant colonel, uh it especially if you was in the military, you understand what's going on. You you make sure you make a distinction when somebody is a full bird colonel, right? Uh and so and so what and because that is a plateau within itself, you know, it's it's a onestar generals, two, three, four star generals and all that stuff. But when you become a full bird colonel, that's that's just it, right? And every soldier know that's where the buck stops. Uh because you know you're in a company, you're in a battalion, you're in a brigade and and there's two people that that uh that'll lock you up. That's the that's the colonel full and that's the sergeant major, command sergeant major, right? And so, you know, I just want to say that, right? It's not like he was missing anything by not going to uh the the Pentagon. Uh because that's a feat within itself to to get that um that full birth. Uh but Mr. Carl, you know, known to many as Al and to his friends particularly and to others is just Mr. Glover. That's what I called him. Uh acknowledge his passing with sorrow.

We acknowledge his passing with sorrow and deep gratitude. Uh Colonel Glover was a man of courage, discipline, and vision. And I think we heard a lot about that over the last uh so minutes. Uh he served the nation with honor, rose to the rank of colonel, completed two tours in Vietnam, and and it's it's you know, sometimes you you say that, but he was in charge over in Vietnam, right? So, so when he was there, he was helping to save and improve lives, not just save his and his buddies. He was responsible for about 1,200 lives at a time. And he earned a silver star for some of that work. Uh, Legion and Mtorious service medals and of course other uh medals as well. After his military services, he he chose to continue serving this time by investing in the city of Seessaw and the Monterey Peninsula. Uh some people mention it, you know, as gift giving and all that, but he was uh uh the chairman of the board for Cypress Coast Bank. Uh that was one bank. Then he went on to found another bank which was uh First Capital Bank of Monter. And so when we talk about him giving back and and and and paying people's rent and loaning people money and doing all that stuff as a founder and and and as a chairman of the bank, he was loaning companies money. He was helping companies grow in this peninsula to be where including nonprofits to be on this peninsula. Uh we know about his construction companies that he owned through construction, real estate development, and banking. can help create growth, opportunity, and lasting community benefit on this peninsula and on the

county, right? Sometimes we think about it, oh, it's just the peninsula. No, it's people that come over here to get loans, right? He he didn't he he to to limit him to just say, well, he's he only knew people in the peninsula, I think is a little bit too limiting, right? And so when we think about it, we had to just think about it holistically and and he did a lot within this county. uh he was more than a successful businessman. Uh uh he was a trusted leader, a mentor uh which we heard about and a giver who use his success to lift others. And um Colonel Glover gave his time, his leadership to organizations that matter deeply to this community, including Alphafi Alpha, the NAACP, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, and the Selenus Chamber of I mean Seaside Chamber of Commerce and other organizations that I I won't take time to mention. He believed in education, service, and opening doors for others. And and I think me and Ron had a couple conversations about how he consistently opened doors for others with his um uh his connections, you know, with his experience by mentoring uh people and uh with his money. With his money, he knew what that would help us do. And and I think sometimes we talk about, hey, we we know people give so much to the community, they have a little bit less for their families, right? Um, but but he had enough for everybody, you know, and I and I know the family sometimes, you know, where where you at, granddad or what you doing, dad? And why all that money going out the window, Dad? But, you know, he shared what he had with everybody. And so, what what what can we say that that people are outside the

family but to say thank you for sharing, you know, him with us. He did not just simply live in Seaside, he poured into Seaside, his institutions and his residents. Uh in March 2024, the city of Seaside honor him with the star uh uh on Broadway. Uh, and I think others mentioned about he he really didn't want it and I I think he was trying to duck out early so he won't get his picture taken and we made him have to go down there and get his picture taken by a star and and I think I think he liked that at the end. He liked that. Uh, but he didn't seek that. He didn't seek that uh because of his impact on this city uh be lasting and um is undeniable. Uh and so you know more of this is the the time and effort that we took now was really about what he did to the community and we can't compare about the love and care that his family members have for him and to see such a person in the community do so much. So I would just say on behalf of the city of Seaside I extend the heartfelt condolences to the children, the grandchildren, family and all who loved him. Uh we will remember Colonel Glover uh not only for what he achieved but who he was as a courageous, generous and deeply respected man who gave so much to Seaside and the Monterey County. Uh may Colonel Alfred P. Glover uh rest in peace and may his legacy continue to guide and inspire the community. And I and and I think Ryan said his legacy is the family and and so we do look for that legacy to continue to guide us because we're going to hear about you. We're going to wish you well and we're going to say I knew your granddad

and so uh thank you so much. Right. I know this city manager has some uh thoughts or maybe comments about Mr. Glover, I don't know, but I know you you may want to speak to those questions and answers during public comment if you had anything. Yeah, I only had the chance to meet Mr. Colonel Glover uh one time for breakfast when I first started here and and it was a pleasure to get to know him a little bit and and uh you know to be around somebody again. Calm, gracious, silent leadership strength. U very uh humbling experience for me and so again condolences to your family. Um,

yes.

Yes. Um, I also knew Colonel Glover. Colonel Glover was everything everybody has said. He was a wonderful, wonderful man. And when I first came to the city of Seaside, Colonel Glover took me on a tour of Seaside from one end to the other. He wanted to make sure that I really understood what Seaside was about. the neighborhoods. He would say to me, and this one was built in the 1970s, and then we would drive to the next neighbor and and I had a hand in this one in the 1980s, and uh he and Miss Clayole uh Miss Mary Clayole took me took me all over and then he showed me places when I was looking to live in Seaside. He wanted to make sure that I really understood and I have always remembered that. I always respected that and I loved Mr. Glover. Colonel Glover was a great guy and I am express my sincere condolences to the family and to his grandkids. Um, you just don't find that so much anymore. So, I'm so sorry.

Thank you. We're now close public comment. Mr. City Manager, is there any issues, concerns, or questions you can answer at this time? Yeah, just circle back on a couple of comment items. staff will review stop sign placement on San Lucas and the cross streets uh or the lack thereof on stop signs and the related speed issues. Um I saw our assistant public works director taking notes and we'll discuss that internally and get back with you. Uh regarding uh Deja Blue staff is enforcing the sound requirements per the approved special use permit uh for the property. Um regarding the legal determination on if that's the appropriate enforcement uh vehicle, I would need to defer to the city attorney. Madam City attorney.

Uh yes, thank you. Uh city manager is correct. Um we have given that interpretation to the commenter. We've also uh advised the commenter to report any issues after hours to the police department for enforcement. And um from our perspective, Deja Blue has been complying with its use permit. Uh thank you. We go to item number six, which is public agency communications. uh seaside uh city news broadcast and comments from the city manager.

Let's explain the news. Let's dip into this week's edition of Seaside City News, covering more of the events happening this April. Thursdays in Seaside means it's time for the Seaside Farmers Market at Laguna Grande Park. The spring market runs from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. with box distribution happening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. or until boxes run out. Get ready for a hopping good time because it's time for the City of Seaside's annual Golden Egg Hunt. Join us on Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Oldm Center. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun, prizes, and of course, plenty of eggs to find. Whether you're searching for the golden egg or enjoying the festivities, there's something for everyone. Don't miss this community favorite. Mark your calendars now and make it a day to remember. Join FOSPA on Saturday, April 4th at Havana Solis Park and on the 11th at Mezcow Neil Park for a day of service and outdoor fun. Also, FOSPA has a number of exciting summer events on the horizon. The first of which being the Park Circuit Challenge on May 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 1. Participants can visit several seaside parks including Durant, Farion, Capra, and Beta, completing activity stations along the way. The event wraps up at Beta Park with raffle prizes and snacks. For more information, visit friendsof seaside parks.org. This year, we're proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Joint Powers Authority with a free family-friendly

event at Lagona Grande Park on Sunday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00. April 19th marks Seaside's 15th annual Earth Day celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. with even more hands-on activities focused on protecting our environment. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. We have a full day of exciting activities for all to enjoy. So don't miss out. Thank you for being part of our community and we look forward to seeing you out there. Business owners, cyber threats are on the rise and small businesses are often the biggest targets. But protecting your business online doesn't have to be complicated. Join the Central California SBDC for a free webinar entitled Protect Your Business Online: Simple Tips That Work on April 24th from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn practical steps to protect business and customer data, recognize online scams, improve password and email security, and reduce overall cyber risk. Register at bit.ly/4lhevd. Do you know someone looking for a paid summer internship and hands-on career experience? Monterey County Works is partnering with Joby Aviation to recruit up to 15 interns ages 18 to 24 who are currently out of school for a summer 2026 aviation manufacturing internship. This is a great opportunity for young adults interested in advanced manufacturing technology and aviation careers that can lead to high-paying jobs. The application deadline is April 24th. Visit monterey countyworks.com for more information. Attention Seaside residents, it's time for another community cleanup. On April 25th from 8:30 a.m. to noon, we're teaming up with the Neighborhood Improvement Commission to help keep our city clean and beautiful. Residents can drop off unwanted items at multiple locations, including Highlandot Park, Miles Market, parking lot, areas near Orta School, and Pachetti Dog Park. We'll have dumpsters available, including a separate container for

electronics. Be sure to arrive early. Once the bins are full, the event will wrap up. Please note, we cannot accept hazardous materials or certain large appliances. This event is for seaside residents only and no commercial dumping is allowed. We hope to see you out there as we work together to keep seaside beautiful. Attention seaside residents and travelers. Monterey Selena's Transit is continuing construction on the surf busway and bus rapid transit project. This 5mm busway will run through Marina, Sand City, and Seaside parallel to Highway 1. Construction began in April 2025 and will continue through the spring of 2028 with current work focused on roadway and utility improvements. As of April 2026, MST is upgrading the California Avenue and Highway 1 intersection with a new roundabout to improve traffic flow and connect the future busway. Crews are also extending the Beach Range Road Trail, creating a new link to the coastal trail network. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve transportation and connectivity in our community. We appreciate you tuning in to Seaside City News where we work to include, innovate, and inspire. We'll be back with more exciting events to share with you later this April. Until then, be safe, live fully, and enjoy all our city has to offer. Thank you, Seaside. Just a few additional items to note. A joint press conference with Congressman Jimmy Petta's office has been scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd, at 11:00 a.m. on site to highlight the recently secured 850,000 in federal community project funding for the San Pablo pedestrian bridge re replacement project. Uh for that event, a portion of San Pablo will be closed uh to through traffic between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Uh notices have went out to the

neighborhood, but uh please if you are trying to to travel that corridor, um the road will be closed between 10 and 1. And then finally, I wanted to uh note that the Seaside Police Department and specifically uh Chief Nick Borgess was featured on CBS's 48 hours on Saturday evening. Uh following up on an episode titled Denise and Aaron Quinn get the last word centers on the Quinn Huskin case. Um, the coverage highlighted Seaside's Police Chief Nick Borgess's outreach to the family uh and uh the department's supporting role for a more victim-entered trust building approach. The feature brings national visibility to the seaside department and Chief Borges and reflects positively on the department's professionalism and his leadership. Thank you.

Thank you. Item number seven is presentations. 7 A Central Coast High School update. Okay, I Okay, my name All right. Uh 7B, House of the Month Award. Uh neighborhood improvement commission.

Yes, sir. Um, this is the neighborhood um monthly thing we do. We choose the house with the microphone, right? You're really talking to the council. Okay. Yes. But that's the rules.

Yeah. Um, so the house of the month is we go around and we pick a house every month uh to choose who has bettered their house, who has improved it, who's done whatever. And we take turns as a commissioner to drive around in certain sections to find that house. And they take five pictures of five different houses. They come back, we vote on it, and then we choose that house. Uh, usually we don't know the people. We just it's a fair bit and then if anybody wants to nominate a house they can always nominate a house uh to us. Uh this for March the house of the month will be presented to Miguel Ulu. So, I need to just give a little story about Lo. I drive by his house. In fact, I uh live across the street. Uh Dennis Alexander, the commissioner, threw his picture up on the on the of the five. And I sat there going, I think I know this house. I I really did. I just I couldn't put it together. And finally, it hit me. Uh, this is the guy that plays with his roses all the time. He walks into his house, he's sniffing the roses. He's picking at him. He's doing this. I don't get it. I'm into cars, so I don't do that. But I watch him just go ballistic over these roses. And they're gorgeous. They really are. So, it is a great pleasure to give you this. You will receive this plaque to put wherever you want. And then a gift card.

His choosing. That was what he chose. Choosing for you he used. And then I will help you mount this in front of this house for a whole month house of the month. So he can drive by to see uh that he won. And uh it's it's kind of exciting uh to see people improve their homes but also get recognized. You know, it really is. And I feel good about just doing. Okay. Thank you. Let's get a picture with the city clerk right here. Get a picture of the city clerk. Oh, okay. Oh, sorry.

Would you would you have anything you'd like to say to say? What I can say is thank you very much. And now I need a work bowl to make it clean the house. Yeah, I told him that he has to keep the place spotless now for all right. Thank you everybody. Appreciate it.

Next we'll move to item number 8A which is the consent agenda. 8A approve and file city checks. B. Approve and file assess agency checks. C. Approve proclamation recognizing April 2nd. April 20 22nd, 2026 as Earth Day. Yeah, we don't want to misdo that one. Uh D. Approve proclamation recognizing May 2026 as National Water Safety Month. E. Approve a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as affordable housing month. F. Approve a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Asian American Pac Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. 8G. Approve a proclamation recognizing May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. H. Approve a fee waiver from the California State Monterey Bay Department of Social Work for the use of Laguna Grande Hall and Kitchen for their Master of Social Work Graduate Student Scholarship Training on April 24th, 2026 in the amount of $1406. I approve a fee waiver request from Palanki Arts Organization to use Lagruna Grande Park to hold their 10th annual Palanki Arts Festival on June 7th, 2026 in amount of $1,32. J approve a mayor's youth fund contribution request of $3,000 from the Village Project, Inc. to assist with the cost associated with their mind shift youth summit. K. Approve a mayor's youth fund contribution request of $3,000 from Monterey LUAC

2895 to assist with the cost associated with sending their youth group to the California LUAC state convention youth leadership consortium. L adopt a resolution increasing JMS cement contractors agreement by 77,292 to a total not to exceed 1,483,140.50 for police department parking lot improvement and authorizing a $35,000 transfer from capital reserves. That completes the reading of the consent agenda. Is there any items that anyone on the dies would like to remove from the consent agenda? Is there any items anyone from the public would like to remove from the consent agenda?

Public comment is open on our consent agenda. Members of the public in the chamber, please approach the podium. Members of the public on Zoom, please use the raise your hand feature or dial star9 if you're calling from a phone. Mayor, no members of the public have come forward to make public comment. Uh, thank you so much. Public comment is closed on our consent agenda items. I bring it back to the uh D. What is the will of the council approval?

Second. It's been properly moved and second. has been moved by council member Garcia and seconded by the mayor prom on the question. All those in favor use the regular form of I I I have the same right abstensions eyes have it. Motion carried. Item number nine, business item 9A, adopt a resolution approving the California State University, Monterey Bay internship and scholarship program for FY 2026 and 2027 and 2027 2028 academic years in the amount of $54,000. Uh, Mr. City Man.

Yes. Thank you, Mayor. It is a pleasure this evening to present this item along with Dr. James Housar, the dean of College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Services at the California State University of Monterey Bay.

Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Thank you, council members, for having us. I'm I'm very grateful for the opportunity to provide an update on the internship program that we've collaborated on for the past two years. Uh my name is James Assar as as council member McDaniel mentioned and I'm joined tonight by the Associated Student Senator for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Payton Akens. And Pton is here during spring break. So, uh speaking to her professionalism and uh dedication to to this this program and paying it forward, u I'm I'm uh very appreciative to offer this update. And I wanted to speak a bit about the uh the curriculum and the structure of this program. If we could advance the the slide. Thank you very much. So this program is based on the pillar of experiential learning. And so our students are uh focusing on principles of public service and community engagement as well as development of professionalism and office etiquette. And during uh the course of their semester experience, they learn about local government and laws. if we could advance to the next slide. Appreciate that. Thank you very much. So, in terms of the way the students are selected, this is a competitively selected program. We are running cohorts each fall. We've done so in fall of 2024 and fall of 2025. We welcome all majors, including majors from outside of our college. Our our university features five different colleges. Um my college has six departments within it but we invite students from all majors to apply to this and select up to 10 per semester and the students in terms of getting their uh curricular structure each enrolls in agecom that's humanities and communication 398 legal studies internship that course has been taught for the past two fall cohorts by Dr. Kai

Chihua who's an assistant professor of legal studies in HCOM and the through the generosity of the city of Seaside each student receives not only $700 to cover the fee for registering in the course but also $2,000 to work up to a 100 hours in a city office. Next slide, please. And here you see some of the diversity of majors and programs represented from fall of 2024. This was the pilot group and you'll see quite a few HCOM students but also students from other majors as well and the fall 2025 cohort is on the next slide. So you can see there is quite a propensity for students who are pursuing a legal studies uh degree program but also we have students in other other majors including environmental studies and social behavioral sciences and sociology. Next slide please. And this has been a very successful partnership uh I believe for for both parties. Uh the students have all made it through all received positive evaluations. Several of these students were also selected for an additional prestigious award in our college sponsored by one of our m most faithful faithful donors uh Debbie Direan. Uh the Beyond Tomorrow award supports students professional and academic goals as they move on to the next steps in their careers and several students have applied to several several participants in this program have applied to and were accepted into law school and other graduate programs. And I have one of them here with me this evening. And Payton, I want to turn it over to you for a few minutes.

Hi, my name is Payton. Thank you for having me. I'm a current humanities and communications major with a legal studies concentration at Cal State Monterey Bay. Um, this past fall, I had the opportunity to intern with the city of Seaside where I worked with the HR department specifically. I was able to get more insight into how municipal operations run and how this uh the HR department supports its city employees internally. I also got to see the legal kind of side of HR and how they uphold the procedures and the the procedural guidelines and the policies that the city employees follow. Uh this honestly just reinforced my ambition of going to law school as I'm currently in the application process and um long-term career-wise, it actually helped me develop a interest in public service specifically as it relates to areas of concentration in law. Um, I gained invaluable hands-on experience from this internship um in experience that I wouldn't have got if it wasn't for this uh program. So, I I'm grateful our school has programs like these for its students and I hope that other students are able to benefit in the same way. Thank you. So again, I just want to thank you for your consideration and particularly also to council member Garcia Rolo who was a driving force behind starting this program to begin with and uh continuing member on my dean's advisory council and to council member McDaniel for encouraging us to continue this and I'm thankful for your consideration.

Thank you. Next slide, please. Thank you. So, are you going to take the promotion? I'm okay, city manager. Thank you. Okay. 100.

Thank you. Uh the scholarship and internship agreement for consideration by the city council has a term uh for two academic years for the 2026 2027 and 2027 2028 uh academic fall semesters for cohorts up to 20 students, 10 per year. Uh as Dr. Husar pointed out, scholarships $700 per student, stipend of up to $20 an hour for up to 100 hours for a total funding of 54,000 over two fiscal years. Um this uh also is aligning with the city of seaside strategic plan for effective accessible governance and vibrant local economy and this is considered an international town of gown best practice to have a city and university higher education internship between municipality and higher ed. Uh what makes this program unique is the diversity is spreading through city departments and really makes it a case study as far as city and university internships are concerned. And I just want to say thank you to Samantha Scarani, our uh human resources director and uh the human resources department for make sure the the interns are facilitated throughout the the city departments and they have been a tremendous asset for city staff. Uh with that staff uh both for the city and CSUMB would be happy to answer any questions.

Any questions or or comments? Uh uh council member Garcia then council member Miller. Thank you. I I just have a question for you. Congratulations for for being part of the internship and thank you for um coming here and talking to to council. I just have a quick question for you. What was your sort of vision coming into this internship and what did you get out of it? Was it what was it? Was it what you were expecting or was it completely different? Uh and if so, would you recommend this internship to to other students? Oh,

I would absolutely recommend this internship to other students. It honestly exceeded my expectations. I feel like I was immersed in it. My uh Sam, my director who was overseeing everything I was doing, gave me a bunch of tabs, was very proactive and sorry oh was very proactive in giving me constructive criticism, insight, and just really hands-on and proactive within my experience. And that is something that it was just amazing. It exceeded my expectations and I would absolutely recommend it to other students.

Amazing. Thank you. And the other question I I have is the Debbie Duran Beyond Tomorrow Award. Uh you I know you mentioned that several students were also selected as recipients for this. Was it because of the internship or was this a separate uh application that the students had to go through?

Yes, thank you for asking that question. It's a separate application process and I wouldn't say that it's directly because of the internship but certainly the internship helps students to formulate what what plans they have. The criteria for this this award is very specific. Uh it's not necessarily a needs-based award. It's not a tuition type award. uh this donor uh specifically said,"I want to fund that next big project or that next big goal in a student's academic or professional career." And so this could be anything from funding a capstone film to preparing for the LSAT to even purchasing clothes for um internship interviews and job interviews. And so I I am very deliberate about my stewardship of of that of that uh award money as I am with all our donor money. And uh these are opportunities that the students are are given that certainly the applications are shaped by the experiences uh through this internship program. It helps students determine uh and formulate their their next step. So I think I think I would say they're related. Not necessarily directly, but yes, certainly related.

Awesome. And I know the first pilot class was sort of it was a test trial for us and we were placing students in departments that probably wasn't their first choice, probably was their second, third choice. How have you seen students that haven't been placed in their first choice grow within that department? Do do they have they found new skills? Has there been personal growth? And and if so, what have you heard from them?

Sure. So, the the professor of the course has shared some of the uh summary evaluations with me. And so, I've been able to read about the student experiences and their successes over the course of the semester placement. As you said, it may not be the first choice. Not everyone can be in the uh the office of their that they desire but they all gain uh important experience. They all gain those soft skills as well as the uh the knowledge of working in a city office and have all managed to get through successfully through their experiences and is a great resume builder as well. So um there there's no downside really for the students to experience in this program. And my last question would be what was the number one office that students chose?

Well, as you saw through the we quickly went through the uh the cohorts, many of the students want to be in the uh legal office because many of them are pursuing the legal studies or pre-law uh type of degree. So, we have a a pre-law concentration as well as a minor. And so the students that are pursuing that degree would like to be doing some kind of work with uh with the attorney's office. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I just wanted to ask how many years this is. Are we on our third year or is this the second year? We we've done two cohorts. So fall 2024 or fall 2025. So this will be our third year. 2026 and 2027 would be years three and four. Yes. We're we're just building the support and building momentum of the program.

That's right. Very good. I just just uh wanted to note to to to mention that you know I was an HCOM student and it brought me to the peninsula many years ago. I wish this program was around when I was uh at the school. I know my colleague also was in the same program and I was pre-law as well. Um so I will be fully supportive of you tonight. So thank you so much. I appreciate that. Thank you very much. Uh anyone uh council member Burks? Yeah. Just always looking at how we could improve. Is there any tips or challenges that you this program has faced that we could um be aware of so we can continue to support it?

We're always interested in expanding. So um if you'd like to grow the cohorts, we we could provide the students. We always have to uh decline some applications. We've had more than 10 for each of the cycles. Um so it is it is quite competitive and it's it's a wonderful opportunity not only because it's an internship but also it's supported with with with financing. So that is uh a wonderful thing for our students for which I'm very very thankful. All right. Thank you. Uh anyone else had any question or or comments? Anybody else right here? Isabelle. Anybody else may want to say something?

Hi everyone. I wanted to quickly reintroduce myself. I'm Isabelle Messa. I am the new director of government relations and strategic engagement at Cal State Monterey Bay. Most of you know me from my previous role working with state senator John Leairard. So I just wanted to say hi tonight and I look I look forward to continue to working with everyone here. Thank you so much. And then also introduce my colleague Jessica.

Thank you council members. Um I like council member Garcia. Thank you so much for your questions. If I just may add one last comment that um our dean is so humbled to say is that the overall message from the students that have been part of these cohorts is the invaluable experience that they have received from working with the city and knowing that 50% of our students are first generation college students. um an internship would not be possible if it wasn't paid and it's invaluable the experience they're getting here to the point where they said even if they don't fund it can we still intern the resume building is such a key part for all of our students and they know that once upon graduation experience will be vital for them in their resume so I just wanted to say thank you and I was up here in case there's any other questions Jessica Ruiz director of development also an alumni from Cal State Monterey thank Thank you.

Uh thank you. Uh we'll we'll take it out to public comment. Uh thank you so much. Public comment is open. Members of the public in the chamber, please approach the podium. Members of the public on Zoom, please use the raise your hand feature or dial star9 if you're calling from a phone. Mayor, no members of the public have come forward to make public comment. Okay. Thank you. Hear no ones. Hear no one. Public comment is closed. Bring it back to the das. What is the will of the council?

Move approval. Second. Who who moved approval? Miller. I I council member Miller and then second by the mayor Poe. Mr. Mayor. What? It was first by council member Alexis Garcia and seconded by me. Okay. All right. All right. It was uh moved by Council Member Garcia and seconded by Council Member Mo. All right. On a question. All those in favor use the reg. Huh? I just wanted to of course. Uh I want a question.

Thank you so much for the presentation. It it was it's always great to hear success stories from from any type of program. But to me, this was a very personal program and I think the mayor when I brought this idea up, he was a huge partner in making sure that this was a successful program and that we really crafted it in a sense that students got much more out of it than than what they would have expected. And the reason I came up with this program was because I was a recipient of the Panetta Institute for Public Policy program, congressional internship program. And when I came back, I wanted to sort of intern in something similar, but there wasn't really anything at a local level. So, this had some various meetings that we had in the inception of of how we were going to really address this and and what were going to be the the parameters of the program. But what I really was mostly proud of and I still am proud of is that this also counts as a credit, college course credit for them. So they're interning, they're getting a stipen, but they're also advancing their career and their degrees, which is important because during my time at CSUMB, I had various colleague uh various colleagues, various uh students that were friends of mine that, you know, a lot of them didn't know what opportunities were available to them and many of them wanted to go back home, whether that was to Southern California or Northern California. And I really felt that there was more potential here in our city and job opportunities or at least growth care uh growth opportunities. And so super excited to hear your success story to see that you're pursuing law. Uh and I thank you for the service that you have given this community because those internship hours count as service. You helped constituents in probably ways that you didn't imagine or the trickling effects of your contributions will have lasting impacts into our city. And to have a diverse cohort is also imperative for us because that's what Seaside is. We are a diverse community uh really

committed to empowering our students and and the next generation of leaders and ensuring that even if they do graduate and decide to explore elsewhere that they remember where they started which was seaside and maybe they too one day can come back and serve uh in in the legal department in the HR department wherever they choose but to know that Seaside was always that city that extended an opportunity for them to grow in their careers and and to me I I'm I'm just super thankful and super excited that this has been a success. So, thank you.

Anyone else? I I know they mentioned a department head, HR department. I don't know if HR wanted to say something. They they kind of like mentioned the appreciation for for you putting them in these different areas. Um,

I do I do want to thank staff and students, especially Payton, who helped the HR department kind of at the last minute, but she was truly a gift. I enjoyed the experience. Um, I being a CSUB student as well, this is also a personal passion of mine. So, um, want to thank the council as well and the mayor for giving us this opportunity and council member Alexis. Um, and just they say yes. Thank you.

Council's office, do you want to say anything? We had a couple people interns in your office.

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of the council, members of the public. Um, yes. I've been very fortunate to have had three interns, one in the first cohort and two in the second cohort. And of those three interns, one is in law school and asked me for some references. She did really great. And the second one from the second cohort is working for the district attorney's office in Monterey County. So, not only staying local, but in the legal field. So, I'm very proud of all three of them. um they were valuable to our office, to my office and overall to the city and I hope I gave them some good input and learning opportunities in the legal field um to help them along.

Uh thank you. I know a few of them served in a city clerk's office. City clerk,

thank you mayor and city council for the opportunity to speak. um having the CSUMB students um working in my office. I had one the first cohort and two the second cohort and I always think about when is the next time I can get a CSUMB student in my office. um they are so inquisitive and they're so eager to learn and um as a department that's often underestimated what we do and what we provide and the service that we give to our city um I always love to see them light up with knowing how much um or how widespread the city clerk's office is and how we have to deal with every department. Um and so it's just a pleasure having them and so I and I really enjoy u being able to be a part of the program. So thank you.

Uh thank you. I I just conclude with of course very supportive of the program. I think it's a a feather in our cap and another way that we submit our relationship with CSUB and and continue to take a leadership role in and in in what we're supposed to be doing as a town and gown association member. Uh but it's really about the students and those young people getting opportunity to see real world problems and and concerns and issues and and they may go on for other interns but internships but if this is the first one you know that's a lasting impact and for me really um no matter where it comes in there first second or whatever uh to be able to do it and offer that as a city I'm proud to do it because I know uh that's the story they're going to have, no matter what age they are, they're going to talk about, hey, when I interned with the city of Seaside, hopefully it was a it's going to be a good story over a glass of wine, right? Instead of a a bad story over a glass of uh of uh whiskey. Uh so all those in favor use the other sign of voting, which is I

I nays have the same right. Abstensions. Eyes have a motion carry unanimously. Item number 10, council members request 10A, a new council members request. Uh, same manager. Uh, we have a tonight consider a shared facility use agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County by Mayor Prom Day Pro. Thank you. Um, you have good 90 seconds. If

I count it to about minute 28.4 before uh the city of Seaside is a great neighbor. We do our best to create partnerships, priority prioritize community groups and do our utmost to provide services for all the residents of our community as well as community groups. I believe we are especially supportive of the Boys and Girls Club financial lease of land for a dollar per year. Wide use of Catino Park through renovations who has best to provide quality use of property to benefit the club. The city of Seaside has been beyond an excellent partner to the Boys and Girls Club. The Boys and Girls Club has requested 190 hours use of land for use of Catino Park for free. 174 hours have been approved with request denied only due to conflict with football, soccer, and baseball from June 20 to 25 to March 2026. The city of Seeside for years has requested numerous nights for youth basketball for all our youth during after hours, the keyword after hours of the Boys and Girl Club. The maximum approval has been one night per week for 12 weeks over a decade. The Boys and Girl Club provides excellent programs for their membership. I'm requesting that the staff work with the Boys and Girls Club to create a memorandum of understanding to create equity and fairness for all youth and programs that represent the community. This would be similar to the agreement with MPUSD where we are mutualiz mutually prioritized in providing services to youth. That's my minute and a half. Uh, anybody anyone has any comments or um supportive or nonsup supportive of Mr. Mayor?

Uh, Council Member Miller. Thank you. Uh, you know, I do notice that they tend to use uh Catino Park. I think that's right. Um, to our staff and I I think that they use a lot of our uh use our facilities and it would be nice to have some kind of formal agreement. So, I I am in support of moving this forward and I hope one more council member will be in support of it as well. It's it's I get council member Miller. Yeah, I agree. I council member Burks Burks. Um I'm too in um favor and looking into this further.

All right. Anyone else? That's enough to uh uh put it on the agenda so we could talk about it to see um if that's what we want to do. Uh that that means um

yeah that means we probably should come up with a draft agreement. Okay. All right. Uh city manager was there anything else? Just not not on new council member requests. Okay. Uh did you want to follow up for for followup mayor? Thank you. Um, follow up on council member Miller's request for more additional information on the Seaside Municipal Water System, specifically the well at Chili's. Uh, that will be presented at the next meeting, April 16th. Okay. Thank you. Uh, new council members request. I do. Yeah.

Yeah. Um, so I've been following this year's legislative um, session and one of the bills that particularly caught my attention was AB 2134, which is Familyfriendly City Council Act. Um, as a mother of three who has continually balanced career, motherhood, and now civic responsibilities, this legislation is especially meaningful. Um, AB 2134 would do you want me to tell you more about it? Did we was that on No, that's not on. No, I'm just requesting Yeah. request what you want, which is requesting that my colleagues on the dis consider authorizing a letter of support from the city um in favor of AB 2134. That'll be on our next agenda. Okay. and and then I'll take it. You can read it. You agreed for 90 seconds.

Thank you. Uh council member uh Alexis Garcia. Thank you. Uh I I have two two requests. Uh one of them would be a resolution uh reaffirming or supporting our commitment for the transgender community. There is uh this uh ordinance that had just uh that's going around which is a transgender uh sanctuary city resolution. So, if we could probably consider host uh bringing back a resolution uh at some time, that would be one of my first request. We'll we'll put that on the agenda. Yeah. So, you have 90 seconds then. Okay. But same manager understands what you said.

Yeah. And then the second one would be a discussing probably discussing a wage theft ordinance. Okay. Right. Okay. Okay. Any any other new Okay. Huh? We didn't hear what Oh, I'm sorry. Go ahead. Could you say that again, please? A wage theft ordinance. Well, it Yeah, that's no problem. I mean, it's be on the agenda. He'll explain what All right. Uh, then no more follow-ups, right? City manager.

No. Okay. Item number 11, city attorney, city manager, city council, mayor's comments and reports on committee assignments. Uh, madame city attorney. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of the council. I do not have anything to report. Uh, thank you, uh, Mr. City Manager.

Yeah, March 24th, I was able to attend the Broadway Avenue complete streets project open house at the fire station. appreciate staff, public works, the fire department staff for hosting us and the and the community members that showed up uh to discuss details of the project. We will be announcing another one of those sessions very soon uh to have uh more community input, but that project is moving forward. We're excited um that the project is soon to go to bid and uh revitalize Broadway from Fremont to Joan Jim Moore. On uh the following day, we had a department head executive retreat where our department heads so did a little strategic planning uh in advance of some a workshop soon for city council uh to advance our strategic plan. Uh on the 26 we had our first auto mall stakeholder roundt meeting uh while there was limited attendance. I think uh the the uh the dealerships in in attendance were appreciative of the communication and and they will committed to go back and and drive attendance for the second quarterly meeting as we know that the auto mall is a significant sales tax generator for our community. So the success and communication of that district is critical for our economic development initiatives in the city of Seaside. Uh on 3:27 on March 27th I able to participate in the second leadership Monterey County Day which was education day. got to again uh support higher education institutions by touring CSUMB uh Hartnell MPC and the Monterey County uh board of uh education uh in Selenus. Um and then finally on uh March 31st I had a tour with the Salvation Army and the facilities here in Seaside and it was great to see the facilities and the hard work that happens at the Salvation Army. Thank you.

Thank you, Council Member Miller. Thank you, Mr. Mayor. on Saturday uh went to the retirement party for Robin McCrae or uh CHS. That was nice to go to that. And then uh on Sat on this Wednesday started the PAL soccer program which starts next Wednesday. I'll be out there with the kids helping out. Um so anybody that hasn't signed up yet, now is the time to sign up for PAL soccer at Catino Park. It'll be every Wednesday through April and May. And that was all I had to report tonight. Thank you.

Thank you, Councilman Burks. Um, I attended the Delta Theta Sigma Incorporated health fair um where outstanding community members were recognized and numerous nonprofit organizations provided important health care um resources and information to our residents. The event highlighted the strength of our community partnerships and ongoing need to ensure access to quality health services. Um I was also able to meet with Catholic Charities to continue advancing advancing our collaboration. I remain committed to supporting our community through expanded immigration resources and workshops focused on domestic violence prevention, both of which are essential for our community's well-being. Um, and then this month's um, AMP meeting, we discussed a significant um, organizational challenges, including the recent leadership turnover and the loss of the contract that they have with uh, the city of Monterey, which was over 50% of their income. So um we're holding a special meeting which will be held um I think in the next two weeks um just to evaluate the impact on the current contracts that AMP has. Um AMP is who does our news um or our meeting um on the TV. So uh the special meeting is going to discuss um revenue resources alternatives um and that this just to see what this situation reflects the broader economic instability affecting many of our public organizations. And today I was able to spend a couple hours at Bethl Missionary Baptist Church. Um they were giving out seasonal food bags outreach. Um and I extend my appreci appreciation to Pastor Lusk and all the volunteers there that continue to dedicate and serve our community.

Thank you, Council Member Garcia.

Thank you. On March 26, I attended the Hospice Giving Foundation uh gratitude lunchon uh where you know we discussed more about the great work that the Hospice Giving Foundation is doing but also the challenges that our community members face uh within the the region on for today actually right before the council meeting I attended the community human services Kasano Chi fifth year anniversary celebration uh and I was able to present a certificate of recognition on behalf of the city council signed by the mayor. Uh just expressing our gratitude for the great work that they're doing. It was estimated uh that more than 400 people have gone through the shelter in these past 5 years. Uh which is no small achievement. It's it's really great achievement that they that they've done there. but also thanking the community members and the staffers for the compassion in the work that they're doing because we need to realize that this is heavy work and it takes a strength, passion, and more than anything compassion to really help elevate our community members and the great work that they're doing uh does not go unnoticed uh from us here at the city of Seaside. And then I just want to go back to Monday. I was at the Monterey one water meeting. Uh just putting that out there that a potential rate study has been uh is going to be conducted and the results will be coming before the board. We were supposed to take a decision on Monday, but I supported postponing any type of rate increase until we fully dived into the rate study. Uh we do realize that this is a challenging time uh for many. So any potential increases could be uh potentially um impactful to our constituency. So, we have a special meeting that will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, uh to discuss whether or not we will be moving with forward with the rate study, but I I encourage community members to to reach out to me, to email me, uh on their thoughts, and once I have that that full report or that rate study report, uh I will make

sure that that community members are aware of it.

Uh thank you, uh Mayor Prom. Thank you. Um, I attended Seaside Youth Art Commission reception and provided welcoming remarks. It was a nice event with over 100 youth participating in the arts program. Staff did a real nice job in recognizing the youth. I attended the C city's information presentation concerning Upper Broadway. The consultant and staff provided informant to an educational review of the project. The project seemingly has mixed reviews from the residents as we continue the information process. I participate in the Fosa Park cleanups at Highland Otis in Lincoln Cunningham. Foster continues to lead our community enhancing neighborhood parks in increasing the quality of opportunities for our youth. And I attended the um kindness 831 egg hunt and the victory temple uh egg hunts. Uh these community events provide a positive and fun experience for youth and families who share in the spirit of the holiday season. That's it.

Thank you, Mayor. No, thank you.

Uh also attended the Delta Health Fair did a wonderful job. Uh and they also uh recognized uh uh two community members. Uh the passing of of Helen Rucker and the passing of uh Dr. Michelle Horn was very well done by uh the Delta's recognizing two uh community leaders attended the Monterey County House Hospitality Association dinner. uh also brought welcomes to the uh 52nd annual uh anniversary for Cappa Gamma Omega chapter of the AKA's um celebrating their 52 years with um uh uh I know two were in existence the in existence two were in attendance which was Dr. uh Knight and um uh um Debbie Anthony uh that were the founders of 52 years ago of that chapter. Uh they have three remaining uh and the other lady was not there. Uh Lavco are recruiting a new CEO uh our current uh CEO um Kate McKenna is retiring after close to 20 years of of serving LAFCO. So it'll definitely be hard to uh fill those shoes. Those shoes cannot be filled. Uh but it's our responsibility to uh hire a new Alavico executive uh director and we'll be uh doing some interviews uh next week. I also attended the uh meeting with Catholic Charities uh working on um how we can support them more and uh make sure that uh they are more efficient and effective with with our help. Uh but they're doing a great job already. We just want to be helpful to them. Uh talked about uh traffic on 68 at our TAMC meeting. Uh we're trying

to implement adaptive uh reading lights. Uh what is it? The signal lights on 68. Trying to put them in order so we can speed people through. uh moderate to Selenus and Selenus uh back home again uh on the 68 uh as opposed to uh as we continue to research roundabouts on 68. Uh also was able to swing by Reverend Lust uh food basket giveaway. He's doing a great job over there. always uh tried his best to uh facilitate uh those in need whether it's shelter or it's a a hot meal or and clothing. Uh it was a pleasure to be interviewed by the KBR Shag Bag radio show. Uh they did a great job. uh they continue to make sure uh individuals in our community hear uh directly from uh community members, whether it's a business owner, a nonprofit, or um someone in politics. Also attended the A31 kindness rocks uh spring aid hunt. Uh again, you just see the smile on the kids' faces when they were uh trying to gather the eggs and and having a great time. I I do want to put a little caveat there. uh city manager. They did have a couple instances where the power went out and I think that's like the second or third time we we I mentioned the electricity over there. Uh me uh had a meeting and also met with the members of the Hindu Temple of Monterey Peninsula. Uh they made a donation to uh those individuals that were affected by the Kasanova apartment fire uh in Monterey. Uh, and so they donated uh bags of clothes and uh did a check uh me and um uh Mayor Williamson was on hand for that. So I

want to thank the uh Hindu Temple of the Monterey Peninsula um based here in Seaside the Water Master uh meeting which was uh well done and we we talked about uh numerous things. It was good to see a city representative there, uh, city manager. So, I thank you for, uh, making sure that happens. All right, that's all I have. Let's go to, uh, the next item, which is item number 12, which is close session. Uh, madam city attorney, will you read us in close session?

Thank you, Mr. Mayor, members of the council, members of the public. The council will have a conference with labor negotiators pursuant to government code section 54957.6. Six agency negotiators are the city manager and the human resources director. Employee organizations are Seaside Police Officers Association, the Firefighters Association, the Public Safety Managers Association, the City Employees Association, the Seaside Managers Employee Association, the non-represented non-exempt confidential employees, and the non-represented exempt confidential employees, the executive employees, the unclassified exempt employees, and unclassified non-exempt employees. They will also have a public employee performance evaluation pursuant to government code section 54957. Title of the position being reviewed is the city manager. And finally, conference with legal counsel pursuant to government code section 54956.9D on two matters of potential litigation. For the purposes of the public, I do not expect there to be any announcements coming out of close session this evening. Uh, thank you. Uh, public comment on our class sess close session items is open.

Members of the public in the chamber, please approach the podium. Members of the public on Zoom, please use the raise your hand feature or dial star9 if you're calling from a phone. Mayor, no members of the public have come forward to make public comment. Uh, public comment remains open on our close session items.

No members of the public have come forward to make public comment. Thank you so much. No one see no one public comment on our close session items is closed. We will uh move into close session.