City Council Meeting Minutes
April5,2022
TOUR
3:30 PM
Prior to calling the meeting to order, the Board/Commission will conduct an on-site tour of inspection of the properties listed on the agenda and the public is welcome to join. After the tour is complete, the Board/Commission will begin the meeting in the City Council Chambers no earlier than the time noted on the agenda.
A. Fountain Encroachment - Corner of 8th Avenue and Junipero Avenue B. Conversion from a single stop sign to all-way stoFcontrolled intersection at 7th Street
OPEN SESSION
4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Potter called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM.
Present: Council Members: Baron, Ferlito, Theis, Mayor Pro Tem Richards, Mayor Potter Council Member Ferlito led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following members of the public spoke
Tasha Witt on behalf of Stop Cell Towers in Carmel Neighborhoods Group Cadeen Whittelsey
Hella Rothwell
Nancy Twomey on behalf of the CRA Board
Richard Kreitman
Michael La Pier
Lucinda Lloyd
Christie Hollenbeck
Janice Bradner
Jeanne McWalters
Michael McWalters
Sharon Fogg
Parker Logan
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 5,2022
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Baron, Ferlito, Theis, Mayor Pro Tem Richards, Mayor Potter
TOUR OF INSPECTION
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item A: City Administrator Announcements
City Administrator Chip Rerig thanked the community for speaking under public appearances and gave assurance that the City keeps the conespondence from the public and share those with the Council, City Attorney and relevant department heads. He thanked everyone for their patience with the technology challenges of being in a hybrid environment. He announced that the City is not prohibiting dogs on the beach. He introduced Russell Moneale, a new member of the Finance Team.
Item B: City Attomey Announcements
City Attorney Brian Pierik stated that there was no reportable action from the Apil 4, 2022 Closed Session.
Item C: Council Member Announcements
Council Member Baron announced that the final version of the first draft of the climate action plan and climate adaptation plan will be circulated in the community on April 21 at 3:30 PM online. They will do an outreach to the construction and development industries on April 26 and 28 at 9:00 AM.
Mayor Pro Tem Richards reported that he and the Mayor met with Congressman Jimmy Pineda and coordinated support for the Carmel-by-the-Sea Post ffice.
Council Member Fedito stated that if anyone is interested to leam more about the regional housing needs assessment allocations, the information can be found on AMBAG's website. She commended Graeham Robertson and the Rotarians, and the volunteers that helped refurbish the Flanders trail.
Mayor Potter reported that he and the Mayor Pro Tem aftended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in March in Washington D.C. and met with Congressman Pineda.
ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Item 1 : Resolution No. 2O22-025 Approving the Conversion from a Single Stop Sign to an All-Way Stop-Controlled lntersection at 7th Street and Junipero Avenue lnterim Police Chief Brian Uhler provided the stafi report and responded to Council's questions.
Public Comment
- Sharon Fogg
Council discussion followed.
On a motion by Mayor Potter and seconded by Council Member Theis, the City Council adopted Resolution No.2022-025 approving the conversion from a single stop sign to an all-way stop-controlled intersection at 7th Street and Junipero Avenue by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NONE
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
NONE
NONE
Item 2: Receive a report on Car Week 2022 and provide staff with direction Director of Library and Community Activities Ashlee Wright provided the stafi report and responded to Council's questions.
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Richard Kreitman
Jo Todd
Lucinda Lloyd
Council discussion followed.
The City Council received the report on Car Week 2022 and provided staff with direction.
Item 3: Report on the Status of Temporary Parklets and COVID-19 Restrictions Community Planning and Building Director Brandon Swanson provided the staff report and responded to Council's questions.
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Fred Bologna on behalf of the CRA
Donna Jett
Alicia Streight
Tim Twomey
Richard Kreitman
Dudley Ashley
Karyl Hall
Nancy Twomey
Bashar Sneeh
Kenneth Spilfogel
Crystal Andino
Parker Logan
Joel Jung
Dale Byme
Lucinda Lloyd
Anthony Camazzo
The City Council received a brief report on the status of temporary parklets and COVID-1g restrictions and provided direction to maintain the removal date of April 20,2022. On a motion by Mayor Potter and seconded by Council Member Baron, the City Council directed staff to retum in thirty (30) days at the regular meeting to present the process required to develop a permanent outdoor seating program in the right of way, and to receive direction of whether to April 5, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Council discussion followed.
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begin working with the Planning Commission within the next 90 days, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NONE
NONE
NONE
The City Council took a brief recess at this time.
The City Council reconvened the meeting at 7:25 PM.
Item 4: Recommendation and Appointment of community members to the Design Traditions
1.5 Steering Committee
Community Planning and Building Director Brandon Swanson provided the staff report.
Public Comment - None
Each Council Member recommended one (1) Steering Committee appointee for a total of five (5) Steering Committee members:
Council Member Theis appointed Melanie Billig.
Council Member Baron appointed Don Goodhue.
Council Member Ferlito appointed Victoria Beach.
Mayor Pro Tem Richards appointed Doug SchmiE.
Mayor Potter appointed Maryann Shikatan.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 5: Consideration of a Permanent Encroachment Permit (EN 21-272, Fountain) for an existing fence located in the public right-of-way on the southern side of the single family residence on the northwest corner of Junipero Avenue and 8th Avenue in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) Zoning District Principal Planner Marnie Waffle provided the stafi report and responded to Council's questions.
Mr. Anthony Lombardo provided information on behalf of the applicant.
Public Comment
- Victoria Beach
On a motion by Council Member Ferlito and seconded by Council Member Theis, the City Council denied the application for a Permanent Encroachment Permit (EN 21-272, Founlain) lor an existing fence located in the public right-of-way on the southern side of the single family residence on the northwest corner of Junipero Avenue and 8th Avenue in the Residential and Limited Commercial (RC) Zoning District by the following roll call vote:
Council discussion followed. City Attomey Pierik provided clarification.
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BARON, FERLITO, THEIS
RICHARDS, POTTER
NONE
NONE
The motion passed with 3 ayes and 2 noes, with Mayor Pro Tem Richards and Mayor Potter dissenting.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Ferlito - no smoking on public streets downtown for the health and safety of residents and shop keepers.
Council Member Baron - issue of smoke coming from wood buming fireplaces.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjoumed the meeting at 8:29 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Dave Potter, Mayor
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