REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OF THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 AT 6:00 PM
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1. ROLL CALL - Council
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. INVOCATION - ____________
A. Reverend Bob Hellam, Church of the Oaks
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS: General Public Comment must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the City and the Council that are not on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any other matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered. There will be a time limit of not more than three minutes for each speaker. No action will be taken on matters brought up under this item and all comments will be referred to staff.
5. PROCLAMATION:
A. Storm Water Awareness Week
B. Hispanic Heritage Month
1 6. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Monterey Peninsula Water Management
B. Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. MINUTES: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
1. August 23, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. August 10, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
B. MONTHLY REPORTS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
3. Financials August 2022 and August 2021
4. Fire Department Report August 2022
5. Police Department Report August 2022
C. MISCELLANEOUS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
6. Updated Strategic Planning Grid
7. Resolution 2022-25 AB 361 Brown Act Teleconferencing
8. Consider Agreement for Donation of a New Basketball Court
8. OLD BUSINESS:
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discuss Parking Enforcement in the City
B. Discuss Park Noise Regulations and Complaints
10. COUNCIL REPORTS:
A. Council Member Reports
11. CORRESPONDENCE:
A. Concert Flyer from Community Human Services
2 B. TAMC Highlights
C. Veterans Affair Update
D. Mayors for Peace Certificate
13. NEXT MEETING DATE:
Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 6:00pm
14. ADJOURNMENT
Information distributed to the Council at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. must be provided to the secretary for- this purpose.
All enclosures and materials regarding these agenda items are available for public review at the Del Rey Oaks City Hall, 650 Canyon Del Rey Road, Del Rey Oaks.
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3 PROCLAMATION
STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK
September 26 – September 30, 2022
WHEREAS, the water quality of our local water resources are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of this community; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, Staff, civic leaders, business interests, and children in our community to gain knowledge of and maintain a progressive interest and understanding of stormwater and the protection of our water resources; and, WHEREAS, our Municipal Staff often serve on the front lines of water quality protection; and, WHEREAS, stormwater is increasingly considered a resource for our community, where every drop counts as demonstrated by its contributions as a source water for Monterey One Water’s Pure Water Monterey project; and,
WHEREAS, since 2002, the City of Del Rey Oaks has participated in the Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program (MRSWMP), a regional collaboration intended to implement local Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II Stormwater Permit Requirements under the Clean Water Act in a consistent and cost-effective manner; and, WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks will participate in the annual Stormwater Awareness Week training activities, a statewide effort to train Municipal Staff, specifically Building Department Staff, on stormwater and water quality issues;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby proclaim the week of September 26 – September 30, 2022, as Stormwater Awareness Week, and urges all residents to recognize the importance of water quality and its impacts on our community health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.
Signed this 27th day of September, 2022
__________________________
Alison Kerr, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
The City of Del Rey Oaks City Council
Hereby Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Since our founding, our Nation has drawn strength from the diversity of our people; and WHEREAS, With faith and passion, a sturdy work ethic and profound devotion to family, Hispanics have helped carry forward our legacy as a vibrant beacon of opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, Whether their ancestors have been here for generations or they are among the newest members of our American family, they represent many countries and cultures, each adding their own distinct and dynamic perspective to our country's story; and WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society; and WHEREAS, In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson implemented the observance of Hispanic Heritage Week; and
WHEREAS, This observation was expanded to its current 30 day period from September 15 to Oct 15 and enacted into public law under President Ronald Reagan on 1988; and WHEREAS, September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21 respectively; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans continue to enrich our community with cultural, educational and political influences that can be seen in all aspects of our life; and WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is an important reminder of how much strength we draw as a Nation from our immigrant roots and our values as a Nation of immigrants; and NOW, THEREFORE I, Alison Kerr, Mayor of the City of Del Rey Oaks, do hereby proclaim September 15- October 15, 2022 as National Hispanic Month in the City of Del Rey Oaks and I urge all citizens to embrace the diversity that strengthens us and continue striving to ensure the American dream is with reach for generation of Hispanics to come.
Signed this 27th day of September, 2022
__________________________
Alison Kerr, Mayor
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City of Del Rey Oaks
City Hall
650 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
Action Minutes
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 - 6:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Del Rey Oaks City Council
Alison Kerr – Mayor
John Gaglioti – Vice Mayor
Pat Lintell – Councilmember
Scott Donaldson – Councilmember
Kim Shirley – Councilmember
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City Council – 8/23/2022
https://www.delreyoaks.org/citycouncil/page/august-23rd-city-council-meeting 6:00 PM – Called to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kerr.
Roll Call:
Present: Mayor Kerr, Vice Mayor Gaglioti, Councilmember Lintell, Councilmember Donaldson and Councilmember Shirley
Staff Present:
City Manager Guertin, Deputy City Clerk Minami, Administrative Assistant Fitz, and City Attorney Lorca
Pledge of Allegiance:
Beatrice Pereda led the Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment:
None
Introduction: Reserve Officer Beatrice Pereda by Chief Hoyne Consent Agenda:
A. MINUTES: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
1. June 28, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. July 13, 2022 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes B. MONTHLY REPORTS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
1. Claims, June/July 2022
2. Financials, June/July 2022 and June/July 2021
3. Fire Department Response Report, June/July 2022
4. Police Activity Report, June/July 2022
C. MISCELLANEOUS (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)
1. Updated Strategic Planning Grid
2. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022-21 AB 361 Brown Act Teleconferencing
3. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022-22 Canvassing the June 7, 2022, Measure B Election Results
4. Authorize City Manager to Purchase Temporary Public Works Storage
5. Authorize City Manager to Approve Job Invoice for Emergency Installation of Pump and Motor of Park Water Well
6. Consider Veteran’s Letter of Support
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7. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022-23 Monterey Peninsula College Commemoration of 75th years
8. Consider Regional Government Services Contract
Dennis Allion, Resident; Asked to pull item 6.B. Financials to discuss noninterest bearing portion of long-term debt. Will it be in midyear budget review.
Council Member Shirley: Asked to pull item C.1. Strategic Planning Grid discussion regarding the Ad-Hoc committee for outreach plan. Pull item C.3. Correct Measure F or Measure B. Pull item C.8. RGS contract discussion. HR isn’t included in the contract, why? A motion was made by Council Member Donaldson, seconded by Council Member Donaldson to approve the Consent Agenda except for item C.8. for discussion.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Mayor Kerr: AYE
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: AYE
Councilmember Lintell: AYE
Councilmember Donaldson: AYE
Councilmember Shirley: AYE
The Consent Agenda passed 5-0
City Manager Guertin: Amount will be the same, but next month’s meeting there will be a break down. For example, 30% for HR and 70% for accounting.
Mayor Kerr: 198 K for the 1st year, what about the other 2 years? City Manager Guertin: Option for negotiation in those 2 years.
A motion was made by Council Member Lintell, seconded by Vice Mayor Gaglioti to approve the Item C.8. of the Consent Agenda.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Mayor Kerr: AYE
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: AYE
Councilmember Lintell: AYE
Councilmember Donaldson: AYE
Councilmember Shirley: AYE
Item #6. C.8 of the Consent Agenda passed 5-0
Old Business: None
New Business:
A. Consider Commercial Lease Agreement with Carmel Honey for City Building in Public Works Yard.
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Jake from Carmel Honey: Explains business structure.
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: How did we come up with monthly rent? City Manager Guertin: In line with market rate study, per David Zehnder. Explains tenant improvement process. Lease is for 3 years.
Council Member Lintell: Any retail/
Jake from Carmel Honey: No.
Council Member Donaldson: Explains how he came up with idea Council Member Shirley: Excited but wants to keep an eye on the amount spent of T.I. and has SFD been notified?
Mayor Kerr: Following them and is excited.
City Manager Guertin: The Fire Chief is fine with it.
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: Clause about utilities increasing? City Manager Guertin: Because of FORTAG, there will be a new electrical box anyway.
Public Comment:
Dennis Allion: Utilities included in lease?
City Manager Guertin: Yes
Jim Clark: Perfect opportunity for a farmers’ market.
City Manager Guertin: Retail will be addressed, if needed, at Planning Commission level. Surplus land Act is a different story.
A motion was made by Council Member Donaldson, seconded by Mayor Kerr to approve the Item 8.A. New Business commercial lease with Carmel Honey.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Mayor Kerr: AYE
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: AYE
Councilmember Lintell: AYE
Councilmember Donaldson: AYE
Councilmember Shirley: AYE
Item #8. A. passed 5-0
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution 2022-24 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Commander Bourquin: Explains and introduces Laura from the County and she reviews the process and what is necessary for the Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Reviews risk assessments and strategies.
A motion was made by Council Member Shirley, seconded by Vice Mayor Gaglioti to approve the Item 8.B. New Business Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Mayor Kerr: AYE
Vice Mayor Gaglioti: AYE
Councilmember Lintell: AYE
Councilmember Donaldson: AYE
Councilmember Shirley: AYE
Item #8. B. passed 5-0
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Staff Reports:
A. City Manager Report
B. Council Reports
Correspondence:
MST Highlights
TAMC Highlights
Monterey County Mosquito Abatement District
Next Meeting Date:
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Adjournment:
7:05p.m.: Adjourned to closed session
CLOSED SESSION: As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et. seq. the Council may adjourn to a Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with certain litigation, personnel, or labor/real property negotiations.
MEETING TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ONLY PER GOVERNOR NEWSOM'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-29-20 AND N-33-20 REGARDING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS: The Council alone will participate in the Closed Session portion of the meeting via invitation. They will return to the open zoom link meeting listed above upon adjourning from closed session.
A. Public Comment on Closed Session Items: Anyone wishing to address the City Council on an item to be discussed in closed session may do so now.
There will be a time limit of not more than three minutes for each speaker.
No action will be taken on matters brought up under this public comment period.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
NONE
B. Closed Session Items:
1) Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (California Government Code § 54956.9 (d)(1)): California Native Plant Society v. Fort Ord Reuse Authority et al. Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV001529.
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2) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (California Government Code § 54957 (b)(1)). Title: Police Chief.
3) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (California Government Code § 54957 (b)(1)). Title: City Manager.
7:45p.m.: Reconvened into open session
City Attorney Lorca: Stated as to all matters on closed session, status was provided to Council and Council provided him with direction, but no reportable action taken.
Attest: Date:
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City of Del Rey Oaks
City Hall
650 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
Action Minutes
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Del Rey Oaks Planning Commission
Mike Hayworth – Chair
George Jaksha – Commissioner
Gary Kreeger – Commissioner
Denise Wood – Commissioner
Mike Burger – Commissioner
Bill Ragsdale-Cronin – Vice Chair
Louise Goetzelt-Commissioner
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Planning Commission – 8/10/2022
Video Link to meeting
https://www.delreyoaks.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-meeting-3 6:00 PM – Called to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chair Hayworth.
Roll Call:
Present: Chair Hayworth, Commissioner Jaksha, Commissioner Burger, Commissioner Wood and Commissioner Kreeger.
Absent Vice Chair Ragsdale-Cronin
Staff Present:
City Manager Guertin, City Attorney Lorca, Erin Harwayne, Planner with DDA, Deputy City Clerk Minami and Administrative Assistant Fitz
Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Hayworth led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda:
A. Adopt, July 13, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Commissioner Jaksha, seconded by Commissioner Burger to adopt the July 13, 2022, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Chair Hayworth: AYE
Commissioner Jaksha: AYE
Commissioner Kreeger: AYE
Commissioner Wood: AYE
Commissioner Goetzelt: AYE
Commissioner Burger: AYE
Absent: Vice Chair Ragsdale-Cronin
The Consent Agenda passed unanimously 6-0
Public Comment:
Open for General Public Comment; No public comment was made. 52 Item 2.
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Planning Commission – 8/10/2022
Reports:
Building Activity Report July 2022
The Building Activity Report was accepted unanimously.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Applicant’s Name: Rebecca Skelin
Owner’s Name: Shawn and Erin Borges
File Number: ARC #22-01 - VAR#22-01 & VAR#22-02
Site Location: 30 Work Ave
Planning Area: APN #012-493-008
CEQA Determination: Categorically Exempt pursuant to
Guidelines § 15061(b) (3) and 15301
Project Description: Requesting Architectural Review and Variance Review for the following: addition to the garage, first level
and a proposed new second story. The total proposed
project would be a 2,685 square feet two story
residence with a 795 square foot, 3-car garage.
The two requested variances are for the front yard
setback in relation to the position of the enlarged
garage, as well as, requesting to increase the
allowable floor area to 3,480 from the allowable 2,700
square feet.
Recommended Action: Analyze provided material, make appropriate findings, impose conditions as appropriate, and give direction to staff.
Rebecca Skelin, Applicant: Explains project.
Commissioner Goetzelt: Confused about the 2 variances.
Rebecca Skelin, Applicant: Explains variances.
Erin Borges, Owner: No useable front yard now.
Commissioner Kreeger: Needs more details of the 2 variances.
City Attorney Lorca: Explains in further detail.
Ken Turgan, Designer: Refers to home that will look like a “lane home”, with garages in front and all living space behind garages. Consistent with what is on Work Ave now.
Erin Harwayne: Reviews the Floor Area Ratio difference.
Public Comment:
Charles and Louisa Hamper, neighbors: Share screen with mockup pictures of what the project will look like completed. Not in favor of the proposed size, spoke regarding the loss of sun, etc., if this is approved. Concerned about the removal of trees.
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Ken Turgan, Designer: Wants a win-win, will replant trees. Wants the ability for applicants to express themselves.
No further Public Comment was received.
Chairman Hayworth: The garage seems too large, doesn’t fit with neighborhood.
A motion was made by Commissioner Jaksha, seconded by Commissioner Goetzelt to deny ARC #22-01, VAR #22-01 & VAR #22-02.
A lengthy conversation took place regarding the need to find reason for each one of the findings on each item numbers for a motion.
Commissioner Jaksha withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goetzelt, seconded by Commissioner Kreeger to approve VAR #22-01, for the set back of garage.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Chair Hayworth: AYE
Commissioner Jaksha: AYE
Commissioner Kreeger: AYE
Commissioner Wood: AYE
Commissioner Goetzelt: AYE
Commissioner Burger: AYE
Absent: Vice Chair Ragsdale-Cronin
Item VAR #22-01 passed unanimously 6-0
A motion was made by Commissioner Goetzelt, seconded by Commissioner Burger to deny VAR #22-02, for extended amount of allowable living space. Doesn’t justify findings and square footage need to match existing Floor Area Ratio rules.
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Chair Hayworth: AYE
Commissioner Jaksha: AYE
Commissioner Kreeger: AYE
Commissioner Wood: AYE
Commissioner Goetzelt: AYE
Commissioner Burger: AYE
Absent: Vice Chair Ragsdale-Cronin
Item VAR #22-02 failed unanimously 6-0
A motion was made by Commissioner Goetzelt, seconded by Commissioner Kreeger to deny ARC #22-01. Recommend maximum 2 car garage, driveway 23 feet and square footage needs to match existing Floor Area Ratio rules.
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Planning Commission – 8/10/2022
Roll call vote taken pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Chair Hayworth: AYE
Commissioner Jaksha: AYE
Commissioner Kreeger: AYE
Commissioner Wood: AYE
Commissioner Goetzelt: AYE
Commissioner Burger: AYE
Absent: Vice Chair Ragsdale-Cronin
Item ARC #22-01 failed unanimously 6-0.
Announcements / Comments by Planning Commissioners:
Commissioner Jaksha: Garage sale was a huge success. Thanks Commissioner Goetzelt for her help with the motions.
Commissioner Goetzelt: Veterans event at LaMesa.
Commissioner Kreeger: Oct. 1st is the date of the Fall Festival.
Commissioner Burger: Car week, be safe.
Next Meeting Date:
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Adjournment:
7:45 PM
Attest: Date:
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1 City Council Report
Aug 2022
Chris Bourquin
Police Commander
Case # Date Offense Code 1 Offense Code Description
DROMPADOJResidentialCommercial
22-225 08/01/2022 Towed Vehicle X X
22-226 08/04/2022 484(A) PC Petty Theft X X
22-227 08/05/2022 Surrendered Property X X
22-228 08/05/2022 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Shoplifting) X X 22-229 08/06/2022 ACPP Traffic Collision (Non-Injury) X X 22-230 08/06/2022 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Unfounded) X X 22-231 08/08/2022 Towed Vehicle X X
22-232 08/09/2022 Information Only X X
22-233 08/09/2022 Strike Violation
22-234 08/12/2022 602 PC Trespassing X X
22-235 08/13/2022 Surrendered Property X X
22-236 08/13/2022 10852 VC Vehicle Tampering X X
22-237 08/14/2022 Information Only X X
22-238 08/14/2022 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Shoplifting) X X 22-239 08/15/2022 Information Only X X
22-240 08/18/2022 ACPP Traffic Collision (Non-Injury) X X 22-241 08/19/2022 530.5(A) PC Identity Theft X X
22-242 08/20/2022 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Shoplifting) X X 22-243 08/21/2022 Lost Property X X
22-244 08/22/2022 ACN Traffic Collision (Non-Injury) X X 22-245 08/27/2022 Information Only X X
22-246 08/27/2022 Information Only X X
22-247 08/28/2022 14601.1(A) VC Suspended DL X X
22-248 08/28/2022 Death Investigation X X
22-249 08/29/2022 273.5(A) PC Inflict corporal injury on spouse 25 Cases
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2 Calls for Service Case Reports
Month YTD Month YTD
362 2,522 25 249
Alarms Citations
Residential Commercial MPAD Moving Parking Warning
Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD
0 9 2 32 2 35 4 29 14 97 10 85
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Offense Reported
in 2022
Reported
in 2021
Percent
Change
Offenses
Cleared
Percent
Cleared
Percent Of
Category
Rate Per
100,000*
Murder 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:
Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sodomy 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sexual Assault with Object 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fondling 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Aggravated Assault 0 1 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Simple Assault 2 1 100.00% 1 50.00% 100.00% NA
Intimidation 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Consensual Sex Offenses:
Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Statutory Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Commercial
Sex Acts
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Persons Total 2 2 0% 1 50% 22.22% NA
Robbery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Larceny/Theft Offenses 6 3 100.00% 3 50.00% 85.71% NA
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 1 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Arson 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Destruction Of Property 0 3 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fraud Offense 1 3 -66.67% 0 0.00% 14.29% NA
Embezzlement 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Stolen Property Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Property Total 7 10 -30% 3 42.86% 77.78% NA Drug/Narcotic Violations 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Drug Equipment Violations 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Weapons Law Violation 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Animal Cruelty 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Society Total 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Agency: All
Total Group "A" Offenses 9 12 -25% 4 44.44% 100% NA
* Adjusted population base: 1 2022 Crime in California
Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.
Group A Offense Report
Beginning Date: 08/01/2022 Ending Date: 08/31/2022
Printed On: 09/01/2022
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Statewide Crime Profile
Group A Offense Report
Beginning Date: 08/01/2022 Ending Date: 08/31/2022
Printed On: 09/01/2022
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Offense Reported
in 2022
Reported
in 2021
Percent
Change
Offenses
Cleared
Percent
Cleared
Percent Of
Category
Rate Per
100,000*
Murder 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:
Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sodomy 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sexual Assault with Object 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fondling 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Aggravated Assault 3 1 200.00% 1 33.33% 30.00% NA
Simple Assault 6 1 500.00% 1 16.67% 60.00% NA
Intimidation 1 0 NA 0 0.00% 10.00% NA
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Consensual Sex Offenses:
Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Statutory Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Commercial
Sex Acts
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Persons Total 10 2 400% 2 20% 9.17% NA
Robbery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Larceny/Theft Offenses 63 3 2000.00% 16 25.40% 71.59% NA Motor Vehicle Theft 3 1 200.00% 1 33.33% 3.41% NA
Arson 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Destruction Of Property 9 3 200.00% 0 0.00% 10.23% NA
Counterfeiting/Forgery 2 0 NA 0 0.00% 2.27% NA
Fraud Offense 10 3 233.33% 1 10.00% 11.36% NA
Embezzlement 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Stolen Property Offenses 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 1.14% NA
Crimes Against Property Total 88 10 780% 19 21.59% 80.73% NA Drug/Narcotic Violations 3 0 NA 3 100.00% 27.27% NA
Drug Equipment Violations 4 0 NA 4 100.00% 36.36% NA
Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Weapons Law Violation 4 0 NA 0 0.00% 36.36% NA
Animal Cruelty 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Society Total 11 0 NA 7 63.64% 10.09% NA Agency: All
Total Group "A" Offenses 109 12 808.33% 28 25.69% 100% NA * Adjusted population base: 1 2022 Crime in California
Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.
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September 2022
It has been a fairly quiet late August and September.
While we were hoping to get back into the council chambers this month, the council recently received new technology that we need to test so our eventual return is as smooth as possible. I have been part of some hybrid meetings and they are not as polished as I would like.
You will notice that there were quite a few water-focused meetings during the past month, which is why I invited MPWMD General Manager Dave Stoldt to present at our meeting this month.
The next Acorn is coming! We are hoping it will be on your doorstep late October.
City Council Meeting
August 23 - It was nice to see Reserve Officer Beatrice Pereda back with us! We now have two Latinas on our police force. The council was able to support a new Regional Government Services contract that includes not only our financial services but also Human Resources support. We also approved the purchase of a temporary public works storage due to a shift in the usage of the building in the Public Work Yard. The Carmel Honey Company will be using the building for storage. Other items included the payment of services for the emergency installation of pump and motor of the Park water well, a letter of support for a proposed Veteran’s Home, and recognition of MPC’s 75th anniversary.
The county has spent several years putting together a Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, identifying areas of concern region-wide. The Plan also includes appendices for individual jurisdictions. This is a great model for so many items that need both a regional and city level focus.
We also had a closed session to address our CNPS lawsuit and performance evaluations for our Police Chief and City Manager.
Office of the Mayor
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Transportation Agency of Monterey County
August 24 - Please see attached overview.
Resident Meeting
August 29 - A resident reached out to me about a wonderful idea. Each year on her birthday, in lieu of gifts, her friends gather to plant trees. They have been doing this for years in Monterey.
The year she will be celebrating her 40th birthday and she wanted the special birthday to be focused on Del Rey Oaks. The Chairs of the Parks & Rec Committee and Sustainable Del Rey Oaks met with City Manager Guertin, our Public Works Director Ron Fucci and myself to discuss possibilities. City staff is working on logistics. I hope we, including her children, get to enjoy more trees in the park the end of October!
Sustainable Del Rey Oaks
Aug 29 - Good things are happening for SDRO! With the recent grant, we were able to purchase safety vests, buckets and grabbers for clean ups, a banner to be used as tables or parades (thank you to DRO resident sign maker Merry Trucksis!), and additional needs for the butterfly garden. Preparations for the annual Coastal Clean Up day were also discussed.
Mayors Association Meeting
Sept 2 - We did not have a Sept meeting due to the conflict with the Labor Day Weekend.
Parks & Rec Committee
Sept 7 - The beginning of the meeting was devoted to final details for the first Movie night.
Members Kiel Edson and Brandon Stettenbenz will test technology down in the park to ensure “Ghostbusters” can be seen and heard. I hope you can make it to this fun, new event on Friday Sept 30 at 7:00 p.m. The screen will be set up on the dog park fence, facing the Corp Yard, to help lessen the sound travel through the canyon. The Corp Yard parking lot will be open for parking, just that evening.
Later in the meeting, members of the TAMC project management and engineering team shared design options for the look and feel of the trail. The options include rustic, coastal or modern.
They had an online a poll for all in attendance to be able to share their preference of options. I asked for the poll to be made available longer for those of you that were not able to attend.
DRO Finance Committee
We did not have a September meeting.
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Special Meeting
Sept 9 - The council met for a quick closed session meeting.
Games & Gab with the Mayor
Sept 12 - Before COVID, I hosted monthly “What’s on Your Mind?” meetings. Then, throughout COVID, community members could gather to share thoughts with me on-line, either with Zoom or email. So, with the gorgeous weather, the lessening of COVID and our new bocce ball courts, it was time to offer an in person gathering! We had pizza and laughs. Some of us learned how to play bocce and others just came to connect. It was so nice to meet some of our young families! Thank you to John Uy and Michael Douglass who shared some of their lawn games.
League of Women Voters Water Presentation
Sept 14 - The League of Women Voters always has
interesting and intriguing speakers. This month Monterey Peninsula Water Management District’s General Manager
Dave Stoldt presented a comprehensive look at our water situation. He methodically went through how the current supply and demand numbers were calculated, then went
on to explaining how future needs are being calculated, using AMBAG regional growth forecast numbers.
For context, residential use of water in Del Rey Oaks is currently 92 acre feet/year and non-residential use is 22.
An acre foot is 325,851 gallons. And all of this water is received from Cal Am. With anticipated growth to 2045,
residential use would be 146 acre feet/year and nonresidential would be 24. He then went on to illustrate that with the Pure Water Monterey expansion, we would have
enough water to cover the demand forecast. In fact, due to the highly successful conservation efforts being implemented by peninsula residents, there would be excess that could be stored for additional future use.
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Coastal clean up
Sept 17 - Sustainable Del Rey Oaks hosted activities for the California Coastal Commission’s annual state-wide Coastal Clean Up. While we don’t have the coast within our city limits, our Arroyo del Rey creek flows to the Monterey Bay so it is important for all trash to be gathered.
Volunteers came and cleaned up
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City Council Report by Pat Lintell
Seaside Sanitation
Attended Special Meeting of Seaside Sanitation. We adopted a resolution making findings in accordance with AB361 and government code section 549531 authorizing remote teleconference meetings.
It was reported by the Engineer (Nisha Patel) hat the Freemont/Ortiz/Broadway is so close to completion. Stret slurry will take place on Sept 8 & Sept 9. The final completion date is set for Sept 30, 2022
CHS – Community Human Services
Attended the Personnel Committee Meeting where we approved (with minor mods) the following Job Descriptions:
*Senior Program Officer
*CSEC Specialist
*Drug Resource Specialist
These will be presented to the full board for approval at the next full board meeting.
There was an excellent “Off Main Clinic” presentation. Currently there are 251 clients.
CEO Report: We held a successful major donor event at Shuman Heart House.
It was announced that Shawn Stone has been promoted to the new COO.
Work on the capital campaign continues.
Met with Mark Shuman and Chris Barlow (the architect for Shuman Heart House to discuss the timeline for bidding and construction.
The Safe Place renovation is moving along.
There is scheduled a benefit concert – OCTOBER 1 - at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Hope you all attend and enjoy the wonderful music-flyer is in this packet The following Action Items were passed:
1. Approval of the New Clinician/QA Outpatient Job Description.
2. Approval of the Revised Clinician/QA Residential Job Description.
3. Approval of the Revised Relief Staff, Residential Job Description.
4. Approval of the revised Outreach Program job Description and Salary
5. Approval of the New Parent Education Assistant Job Description & Salary
6. Approved the New Parent Education Assistant Job Description & Salary and authorize the position.
7. Approved the salary adjustment for the POII – paid On-Duty Meal Period agreement
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9. Approved the technology improvements at Adminisrative Office.
10.Approval of the New Housing Navigator/Case Manager, Street Outreach Program Job Description & Salary.
11.Approval of the New Housing Navigator/Case Manager, Street
12.Approved of the revised Outreach Program job description and Salary
13. Approval of the New Parent Education Assistant Job Description & Salary
14.Approved the New Parent Education Assistant Job Description & Salary and authorize the position.
15.Approved the salary adjustment for the POII – paid On-Duty Meal Period agreement
16. Approved the revised CO Job Description & Salary.
a. Approved the technology improvements at Administrative Office.
Citizens Action Group
At the CAG meeting we discussed the success of the Garage Sale – over $4,880 was raised.
Also, we reviewed the success of the Ice Cream Social and the T-Shirt sales.
Preliminary plans were made for the Annual City-wide picnic which will be held on October 1st.
CAG is looking for new members – if you know of potential volunteers, please invite them to the next meeting. There will be a special meeting on August 22 at 6:15 to review the flyer for the picnic.
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Saturday, August 20th- Communities for Sustainable Monterey County (CSMC) Quarterly Zoom Brunch- This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to hear what is going on with all of the other LAGs (Local Area Groups, such as Sustainable Seaside or Sustainable Monterey). Some of the ideas people reported out included a woman with Sustainable Monterey and her son who are working on planting 1,000 trees! Sustainable Seaside is giving out free trail maps for hiking in Fort Ord. They’ll also be participating in the Coastal Clean Up day on Sept. 17th by cleaning up Laguna Grande park, and they’ve been invited to participate in Seaside’s General Plan update. Sustainable PG is hosting an “Art in the Garden” in their community garden on Aug. 27th, and Marina is doing lots of work on their Oak Woodland behind the Marina Library. For the second half of the meeting, we were given a presentation on the Blue Zones Project. This presentation was given in hopes that CSMC would qualify as a Blue Zone participating organization. Given that many of our members already follow many of the researched tenets, we were invited to submit examples of our activities so that we can qualify. This was truly an inspirational presentation and a good reminder of how important it is to have a strong sense of purpose, engage in social activities, and make sure that we’re having lots of movement throughout our day. I would love to have the Blue Zones Project give a presentation at our council and look into the city becoming a Blue Zones City! Tuesday, August 23rd, City Council Meeting- During our August meeting, the contract for Regional Government Services (RGS) was pulled to discuss the contract amount and division between financial and HR services. Since we rely heavily on RGS for these services, it’s imperative that we continue with RGS as we continue to work on our financial procedures.
Given that we don’t have any HR personnel, this contract is very important for those reasons, too. The New Business for this meeting included approving a commercial lease agreement with the Carmel Honey company. They’ll be renting and renovating the city building which is in our public works yard. The council was happy to approve this lease as it’ll be great to diversify our revenue and its nice to begin a relationship with a growing, local business. In addition, we also adopted a resolution in support of the County’s Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Wednesday, August 31st, Tour and Training at Monterey County Office of Emergency Services- This was an opportunity provided by County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew to all electeds in District 4 to learn more about our Emergency Operations Center out in Salinas. This was all new to me and I was grateful to have the chance to learn more about how this operation center helps coordinate emergencies throughout our county. In general, there is a duty officer there 24/7 to receive calls from dispatch or to receive messages from the state/federal system.
This is the place that may send out reverse 911 calls, text alerts, social media alerts, email messages, push notifications on phones, or radio/tv announcements. The messages they send all depend on the level of the emergency. Although they will coordinate efforts, it was a good reminder that “all emergencies are the responsibility of the jurisdictions” and therefore we need 110
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to be prepared for all phases, including prevention/mitigation, preparedness, and response. It was also brought to our attention that our staff and electeds are all disaster service workers, so preparation is key. I learned that we should have an Emergency Operation Plan for the City. I wasn’t aware of this, so I’ve asked City Manager Guertin to look into this, as it should have lots of valuable information for how our city will respond in a disaster. When I asked what’s the best thing we can do to help protect our residents, they suggested that everyone sign up for “Alert Monterey County” to make sure that people are easily made aware when emergencies are announced. The bonus to this morning was learning that the excellent emergency services planner who did the presentation is actually a resident of DRO! Thank you for your excellent presentation, Kelsy!
Wednesday, September 7th, ReGen Monterey Finance Subcommittee Mtg- Several topics were included in today’s meeting including looking at the committee’s purpose, responsibilities, and draft bylaws which will ultimately go before the full board; discussing the current certificate of transparency that the District has earned and talking about additional ways of being transparent, including mtg videos on our website; discussion and support for the request of raising the purchasing limit for the General Manager to $75,000; supporting a new janitorial service contract; supporting a recommendation for professional development for the leadership team and other staff members from Frew and Associates; supporting the move towards no cash payments at the scales; and reviewing the draft Microgrid Co-Op Agreement between Monterey One Water and ReGen Monterey. I look forward to discussing many of these topics at our next full Board Mtg.
Wednesday, September 7th, Parks and Rec Committee Mtg- I joined this meeting to see the TAMC presentation on their latest design options for FORTAG. This was a very pleasant and positive meeting with good questions and great information. I appreciated the fact that TAMC is soliciting feedback for the look and feel of the trail amenities. We were able to choose from modern, rustic, or coastal. “Coastal” was the top vote getter with “rustic” coming in second.
Several people expressed the desire to have a blend of the two (I agree!). I look forward to hearing the presentation again at the council this month.
Thursday, September 8th, Sustainable Del Rey Oaks Mtg- This was a mostly planning meeting in that we reviewed details for our citywide trash clean up on Sept. 17th (Coastal Cleanup Day) as well as our plans for the Fall Festival. We also gave updates on our ongoing projects.
Friday, September 9th, Special City Council Mtg- This was a short meeting to review a closed session item. In the end, we ended up rejecting the worker’s compensation claim from our previous police officer, Chris Lawson.
Sunday, September 11th, 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony in Seaside- This was the 2nd annual commemoration ceremony for 9/11 and, similar to last year, Fire Chief Gutierrez and Police Chief Borges created a very touching and special opportunity to recognize the life-saving 111
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efforts of the first responders and to honor those lost. There were some very nice remarks from Mayor Oglesby and Seaside City Manager Jaime Fontes. The most heart-wrenching moment was having Police Chief Borges signal to the various fire trucks and police cars to turn on their sirens all at once to simulate what it would have sounded like at ground zero. I’m so grateful for Fire Chief Gutierrez’s invitation to the Del Rey Oaks Council. I was happy to have the opportunity to share how much we appreciate having Seaside as our fire department.
Monday, September 12th, Monterey Peninsula Plastic Coalition- At this meeting I learned that the County is still working on their plastic ordinance. There was also lots of discussion about AB619 which is the legislation that allows customers to bring their own containers for take out. It sounds like there are still many restaurants (mainly in Seaside) who are looking to the County Health Dept. for verification that this law can be resumed (it was temporarily stopped during the pandemic). I appreciate this coalition as it brings together people from all areas so that we can have these kind of conversations across different agencies and enact changes much sooner than if we were all working independently. We also had a discussion about getting training in “Community Based Social Marketing” which is a method used to help people make behavior changes that will benefit sustainable practices. We’re thinking about it in terms of SB 1383 (food scrap composting) and are looking into bringing together waste haulers, landfill representatives, non-profits, and local action groups, to learn more so that we can help initiate positive change in our communities.
Wednesday, September 14th, League of Women Voters, “Update on Monterey Peninsula Water Issues” by David Stoldt- This was such an informative and interesting talk by David Stoldt, General Manager for the Monterey Regional Water Management District. He presented information regarding the current supply of water and the demand of water, both present and future. He also gave an update on Measure J, which was the ballot initiative that won handedly in favor of looking at the feasibility and eventual buy out of our currently privately owned water delivery system. Some highlights include that we currently have the lowest demand for water since 1958. We’re 54% of the demand we had in the peak year of 1987. We’ve reduced our water usage by 28% since 2009 when we were given he cease and desist order by the state. He shared that for calculating future demand, they used the unbiased, well-tested growth forecast that is developed by AMBAG. It’s updated every 4 years but still includes the current 6th cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation. In general, taking into account this population growth forecast as well as business growth, it looks like we’ll need an additional 786 Acre Feet of water which can be easily accommodated by the expansion of Pure Water Monterey (the recycled water project). This is, of course, disputed by Cal Am, which uses different rules to calculate supply and demand. In terms of the buyout, they’ll have a final appraisal done by December and will be able to make an offer in January 2023. Knowing that Cal Am will not accept the offer, they’ll need to have a “Hearing of Public Necessity” in mid-Feb and then will file a condemnation in March 2023. No doubt, 2023 will be a big year for water in our area! Wednesday, September 14th, AMBAG Board Mtg- The big vote for this meeting was to make official the final determination of appeals for Sand City and Greenfield for the draft 6th cycle 112
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Regional Housing Needs Allocation. At our last meeting, we heard the appeals and both were denied. Staff then went back and wrote up the denials and in this meeting we supported those votes and the staff recommendation for denying the appeals. Not everyone was pleased (definitely not a unanimous vote), but I voted for the staff recommendation both times as they did not satisfy the requirements for the appeal. We also adopted the draft Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transporation Improvement Program which covers FY 2022-23 through FY 2025-26. This is our short range transportation improvement program which needs to be updated every 2 years to be eligible for federal funding. There’s a total of $1.6 billion dollars planned for all three counties. We also voted to release the draft Coordinated Public Transit-Human Services Transportation Plan, which specifically looks at transportation that supports those who are disabled, seniors, and/or low-income. This plan is updated every 4 years. Lastly, we heard information on the Regional Early Action Grants Program (REAP 2.0) which will eventually fund projects associated with reducing vehicles miles traveled, infill, or affirmatively furthering fair housing. The funds must be expended by 6/30/26 but we can’t apply for the funds until Summer/Early Fall in 2023.
Saturday, September 17th, SDRO City Trash Pick-Up- Sustainable Del Rey Oaks joined forces with the Environmental Club at MPC and did a trash pick-up for the Coastal Clean Up day. Volunteers spread out through Del Rey Park, focusing on the creek and up along 218, and then another group walked down to Work Memorial and cleaned up along the highway and behind the trees in the back of Safeway. We had just a couple of buckets of recycling, but the rest was 4 large garbage bags of trash. Besides the ever present cigarette butts, we also found a lot of food wrappers, receipts (especially behind Safeway), plastic shopping bags, newspapers, and fast food wrappers. We also found a frying pan, a shoe, a duffle bag with random trash items, some large metal pieces, and wood waste. It was a satisfying haul and so nice to leave our city cleaner than when we started!
Tuesday, September 20th, Board of Supervisors Water Forum- This 3-hour meeting was the second in a series for the Board of Supervisors with Chair Mary Adams bringing together water representatives and elected leaders from all over Monterey County. The meeting began with an introduction from Donna Meyers from the Salinas Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency and Brent Buche from the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. From there, representatives from Panetta’s office and Ana Caballero’s office spoke along with John Laird and Robert Rivas.
After those talks, began 5 min presentations from 11 Special District water agencies and regulated utilities. Public comment came next and then comments from the Board. For me, the common thread was the need for collaboration as there are so many different needs and potential projects on the horizon. Supervisor Adams is hoping for, at the end of this series in December, to have a formalized commitment from these agencies and utilities to go into a facilitated process to help with that collaboration. I think this is a wonderful idea, but I do think that collaboration has a long way to go, given that it’s clear different agencies can’t even agree on the basics. What is our water demand? What is our current supply? What are our future supply needs? There are also social and equity issues that must be addressed. Some ignore them, while others see those as big issues that should prevent certain projects from moving 113
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forward. I do think that maximizing our recycled water as much as we can is the way to go, as was pointed out by several speakers. There may be multiple projects needed, but what those are, will need to be determined through that advanced collaboration. And of course, this is all separate from the process of working to purchase CalAm, which would absolutely change that collaboration for the better. Without the need to satisfy shareholders those conversations can then focus on the needs of the public. Stay tuned!
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Transportation Agency for Monterey County
• 55-B Plaza Circle • Salinas, California 93901-2902
(831) 775-0903 FAX (831) 775-0897 • E-mail: [email protected] www.tamcmonterey.org
TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY
www.tamcmonterey.org
HIGHLIGHTS
August 24, 2022
TAMC Board Recognizes North Salinas High School Students and Teachers for their Artistic Contributions to the Safe Routes to School Program The TAMC Board of Directors recognized a group of talented North Salinas High School students and their teachers, Ms. Jennifer Ghastin and Ms. Annemarie Glomson, for their artistic contributions to the Safe Routes to School “McKinnon Street Pop-Up Demonstration.”
With the guidance of their teachers, the students created colorful artistic pictures and safety messaging on ten horse troughs used as barriers to provide protection for bicyclists and pedestrians traveling on McKinnon Street in front of Harden Middle School during the spring pop-up demonstration.
Over the past couple of years, TAMC staff has incorporated art into bicycle and pedestrian projects. This includes artwork for a Safe Routes to School Activity Book, a native species matching game created by California State University Monterey Bay graphic design students. It also includes the colorful art painted on sidewalks to mark the safe route to school in Gonzales, Soledad and Greenfield by youth, community members, and the Safe Routes to School team, TAMC, Monterey County Health Department and Blue Zones Project.
TAMC staff is incorporating art into safe routes to school programming and projects to:
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Transportation Agency for Monterey County
• 55-B Plaza Circle • Salinas, California 93901-2902
(831) 775-0903 FAX (831) 775-0897 • E-mail: [email protected] www.tamcmonterey.org
The Measure X Safe Routes to School program funds projects and programs that improve children’s health by making walking and bicycling safer and easier.
Programming focuses on ways to reduce traffic and speeding around schools. For more information about the program and upcoming art projects or to download the free activity book and matching game, visit: https://saferoutesmonterey.org. $20 Million for State Route 156 Castroville Boulevard Interchange is at Risk During an update on the status of the State Route (SR) 156 Castroville Boulevard Interchange project from Todd Muck, the Transportation Agency’s Executive Director, the TAMC Board of Directors learned there is a risk of losing $20 million in state funds secured to construct the project.
The SR 156 Castroville Boulevard Interchange project is one of the regional safety and mobility projects listed in Measure X and approved by 67.7% of Monterey County voters in 2016. The Transportation Agency has successfully leveraged Measure X to secure full funding for the project with construction scheduled to start in late 2023.
Mr. Muck explained that the deadline for the project’s $20 million Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funding allocation is June 30, 2023, and while the engineering to complete the project’s design and bid package is on track to meet the allocation deadline, the process to secure the Coastal Development Permits poses a risk that could result in the loss of $20 million for the construction of the project.
Caltrans is leading the design and construction of the SR 156 Castroville Boulevard interchange project. The project is in the final phase before construction. Tasks in this phase include completing the 100% design, preparing the construction bid package, and getting permits from regulatory agencies. These tasks must be completed before the California Transportation Commission will allocate construction funding.
Monterey County staff reviewed the project for consistency with the North County Land Use Plan and the Monterey County Coastal Implementation Plan. Their analysis concluded the project is consistent with both plans. On June 29, 2022, the County Planning Commission approved a Combined Development Permit that incorporated several Coastal Development Permits required for construction of the project. This approval has been appealed to the County Board of Supervisors. The hearing for this appeal is anticipated to be scheduled for September 13. After the Board of Supervisors acts, the project can be appealed further to the California Coastal Commission. The time required for an appeal to the Coastal Commission significantly increases the risk of missing the $20 million Trade Corridor grant’s construction funding allocation deadline. 118
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Monterey County Veterans Issues Advisory Committee (VIAC) Report to Del Rey Oaks City Council
Date of Meeting: August 25, 2022
The following is an overview of issues reported to, and considered at, the August meeting:
Veterans Transition Center (VTC)
• Currently 99 veterans are living in VTC sponsored housing. Over the last past six months the VTC has averaged 2,200 bed days per month. This reflects a current occupancy rate of 92%, with no wait list to enter most VTC programs.
• Lightfighter Village is projected to break ground on 1 November of this year. • An Enhanced Use Lease for the old VA Clinic will hopefully be attained by the end of the year, with the goal of locating two sites in the old clinic, veteran housing and the new Center for Excellence office spaces.
California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery (CCCVC)
• Since its opening in 2016, the cemetery has served 2022 veterans and 580 dependents, for a total of 2602 internments. Please note, the cemetery is open to serve all United States Armed Services Veterans, and is not restricted to only California veterans.
Cemetery Foundation
• Letters will be going out from the Foundation regarding the Donor Wall to individuals and families that have donated money to the finance the Wall, in order to update all, and ensure accountability, as construction of the wall moves through approval and implementation.
• The next priority for the Foundation is to envision and construct a structure for services that won't be affected by the weather.
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