City Council Meeting Minutes
June 7, 2022
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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 Baron led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
The following members of the public spoke:
Michael McWalters
EXTRAORDINARY BUSINESS
Item A: Proclamation Recognizing June 2022 as LGBTQ Pride Month Council Member Baron expressed his thanks on behalf of LGBTQ residents in town and read the proclamation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item A: City Administrator Announcements
City Administrator Chip Reig thanked those who passed by the City's Farmers Market booth and signed up to be included in the city's list to get information. He updated the Council with recruitment and thanked Assistant City Administrator Maxine Gullo and HR Manager Jane Wilson.
He introduced and welcomed the new Police Chief, Alan Ward.
Item B: City Attorney Announcements
City Attorney Brian Pierik stated that there was no reportable action from the June 6, 2022 Closed Session.
Item C: Council Member Announcements
Council Member Baron announced that the Climate Change Committee meeting will be on June 16 at 3:30 PM on zoom.
Mayor Pro Tem Richards thanked those who attended the Memorial Day celebration. He said that he is proud that the Council had formed a great relationship with Carmel High - a student reached out to him about their impending international mock trial competition in Chicago to seek help with fundraising projects.
Council Member Ferlito reported on the AMBAG Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers and that there is now a 45 day open period for comments that can be done on the website ambag.org. Agreeing with the Mayor Pro Tem, she thinks it is important for young people to be June 7, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
involved in the town they live in. She reminded everyone to look for the official opening to walk on the new trail at Monterey Park District where everyone is welcome.
Mayor Potter attended a concert at the Sunset Center and was impressed by the quality of the facility and stated that the facility is a good resource.
ORDERS OF BUSINESS
Item 1: Receive a presentation on the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Draft Climate Adaptation Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan, and provide feedback to staff Environmental Compliance Manager Agnes Martelet provided the staff report.
Public Comment
- Tasha Witt
Council discussion followed.
The City Council received a presentation on the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea's Draft Climate Adaptation Plan and Draft Climate Action Plan, and provided feedback to staff.
Item 2: Resolution 2022-050 approving a 2.14 percent rate increase to charges by the City's franchised hauler, GreenWaste Recovery, for the collection of solid waste, recycling and organics, effective July 1, 2022, and approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and Member Agencies for Fiscal Year 2022/23 regional costs Environmental Compliance Manager Agnes Martelet provided the staff report and responded to Council's questions. Monterey Regional Waste Management District Director of Communications Zoe Shoats responded to Council's questions.
Public Comment - None
Council discussion followed.
On a motion by Council Member Theis and seconded by Council Member Ferlito, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-050 approving a 2.14 percent rate increase to charges by the City's franchised hauler, GreenWaste Recovery, for the collection of solid waste, recycling and organics, effective July 1, 2022, and approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and Member Agencies for Fiscal Year 2022/23 regional costs, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Item 3: Resolution 2022-036 ratifying appointments to the Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees, Historic Resources Board, and Planning Commission Interim City Clerk Yashin Abbas introduced the item and the Ad Hoc Committee discussed their recommendations.
Public Comment - None
Council discussion followed.
On a motion by Mayor Potter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Richards, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-036 ratifying appointments to the: Harrison Memorial Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending May 30, 2025: 1) John Krisher, 2) Phil Pardue; Historic Resources Board for a four-year term ending May 30, 2026: 1) Jordan Chroman, 2) Erik Dyar; and Planning Commission for a four-year term ending May 30, 2026: 1) Michael LePage, 2) Erin Allen; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 4: Resolution 2022-047 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Appropriations Limit Acting Director of Budget and Contracts/Finance Manager Robin Scattini provided the staff report.
Public Comment - None
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Richards and seconded by Council Member Baron, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-047 approving the FY22-23 Appropriations Limit by the following roll call vote:
AYES: BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Item 5: Resolution 2022-048 Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
Acting Director of Budget and Contracts/Finance Manager Robin Scattini provided the staff report and responded to Council's questions.
The following members of the public spoke on this item:
Amy Herzog
Thomas Hood
Jody Hansen
Sygale Lomas
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Rob O'Keefe
Dale Byrne
Shirley Moon
Council discussion followed.
On a motion by Mayor Potter and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Richards, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-048 approving the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Operating and Capital Budget with the amendment of an additional $24,000 for the contractual services for Public Works for Scenic Road Pathway Maintenance, and $30,500 for the Chamber of Commerce by the following roll call vote:
BARON, FERLITO, THEIS, RICHARDS, POTTER
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Smoking in the downtown area.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:57 PM.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Dave Potter, Mayor -tw Yashin Abbas, Interim City Clerk