MINUTES
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 6:30 P.M. Open Session
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, AIRPORT COMMISSION,
MARINA ABRAMS B NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, PRESTON PARK
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE FORMER MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND MARINA
GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY
Council Chambers
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, California
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In accordance with California Government Code §54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Proclamation of a State of Emergency issued by Governor Newsom on March 4, 2020, under the provisions of Government Code §8625 re lated to the COVID -19 (coronavirus) pandemic, consistent with recommendations by State and local health officials regarding social distancing and in order to prevent an imminent risk to the health and safety of attendees as determined in Resolution 2022-134, public participation in City of Marina City Council public meetings shall be electronic only and without a physical location for public participation until the earlier of May 31, 2022, or such time as the City Council may adopt a resolution in a ccordance with Government Code §54953(e)(3). This meeting is being broadcast “live” on Access Media Productions (AMP) Community Television Cable 25 and on the City of Marina Channel and on the internet at https://accessmediaproductions.org/
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISH MENT OF QUORUM: (City Coun cil, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non-Profit Corporation, Pr eston Park Sustainable Communities Nonprofit Corporation, Successor Agency of the Form er Redevelopment Agency Members and Marina Groundwater Sustainability Agency)
MEMBERS PRESENT: Liesbeth Vi sscher, Brian McCarthy, Cristina Medina Dirksen, Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chair Kathy Biala, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado
3. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS:
4. CLOSED SESSION: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378): NONE
5. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378)
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7. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Visscher – Attended Dad Reads event at the Marina Library on December 10 th.
Thanked the volunteers who organize this event each month.
Brian McMinn, PW Dir. – Announced the Martin Luther King J r. groundbreaking ceremony on January 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Marina Library.
Council Member Medina Dirksen – Thanked the volunteers of the Winterfest especially our Recreation Department staff. Thanked the Marina Foundation, Dorothy and Steve Emerson for Senior Holiday event.
Layne Long, City Manager – Announced that Marina’s Police Chief, Tina Nieto ’s and Marina’s Commander Edd ie Anderson ’s last active day with the city is Decembe r 20 th and a special recognition will be done at a later date when they can be in attendance.
Mayor Delgado – Announced on January 18th is the Monterey County Public Safety Night at the Salinas Elks Club. Also, thanked the Winterfest volunteers and staff for the work on this event.
Thanked the many volunteers that showed up on December 10th at the Hilltop Park where 700 plants were planted. Thanked the volunteers who continue to help with litter removal along Del Monte Blvd to Lapis Road.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: Any member of the public may comment on any matter within the City Council ’s jurisdiction that is no t on th e agenda. This is t he appro priate pla ce to comment on items on the Consent Age nda. Action will not be taken on items not on the agenda. Comments are limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes. General public comment may be limited to thirty (30) minutes and/or continued to the end of the agenda. Any member of the public may comment on any matter listed on this age nda at the time the matter is being considered by the City Council . Whenever possible, written correspondence sh ould be submitted to t he C ouncil in advance of the m eeting, to provide adequate time for its consideration.
• Denise Turley – Asked if there were any city sponsored Christmas Dinners being offered.
9. CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGE NCY TO THE FORMER MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Background information has been provided to the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency on all matters listed under the Consent Agenda, and these items are considered to be routine and non -controversial. All items under the Consent Agenda are normally approved by one mot ion. Prior to such a motion being made, any member of the public or City Council may ask a quest ion or make a comment about an agenda item and staff may provide a response. If dis cussion or a lengthy explanation is required, the Counci l may remove an ite m from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. If an item is pulled fo r discussion, it will be placed at the end of Other Action Items Successor Agency to the former Marina Redevelopment Agency.
10. CONSENT AGENDA: These items are considered to be ro utine and non-controversial.
All items under the Consent Agenda may be approved by one motion. Prior to such a motion being made, a ny member of City Council may ask a question or m ake a comment about an agenda item and staff may provide a response. If di scussion or a lengthy explanatio n is required, Council may remove the item from the Consent Agenda and it will be placed at the end of Other Action Items.
a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) MINUTES for City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Page 3
(1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 101321-101399, totaling $2,148,491.49 Successor Agency Accounts Payable Check Number 102, totaling $1,350.00 b. MINUTES: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) December 6, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
d. AWARD OF BID: None
e. CALL FOR BIDS: None
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolut ion No. 2022 -, approving Ma yor’s 20 23 recommendation for Mayor Pro Tem a nd City Council memb er assignments to var ious Co mmittees/Commissions/Boards. Pulled by Council Member McCarthy, becomes agenda item 13b
(2) Adopting Resolution N o. 2022 -154, authorizing change in signatories on the City G eneral, and Payroll, and Successor Agency General checking accounts with Chase JPMorgan.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2022 -155, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Mar ina and the Marina Public Safety Officers Association (PSOA).
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2022 -156, awarding a construction contract for the City of Marina -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sculpture Gar den Project to Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE) of Marina, CA for Total Bid 2 in the amount of $401,830; and allocating and appropriating additional funding in the amount of $ 328,835.50 to project account APF2125 for a total funding of $578,835.50.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE): None
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2022-157, approving the allocation of $48,000 for necessary City Hall lobby security and customer service improvements.
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
m. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS: None
Council Member McCarthy requested to pull agenda item 10f(1) for discussion Council Member Medina Dirksen made comments on agenda item 10k(1).
MEDINA DIR KSEN/VISSCHER: TO APPROVE THE CONSEN T AGENDA MINUS 10f(1). 4-0-0-0 Motion Passes by Roll Call Vote.
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS: In the Council’s discretion, the applicant/proponent of an item may be given up to ten (10) minutes to speak. Al l o ther person s may be given up to three (3) minutes to speak on the matter. NONE
12. OTHER ACTIONS ITEMS O F THE SUCCESSOR AGENC Y TO THE FORMER MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is requested by staff. The Successo r Agency may, at its discretion, t ake action on any items. Members of the public may be given up to three (3) minutes to speak. NONE
13. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda it em is that which is requested by staff. The Ci ty Council may, at its discretion, take action on any items. Members of the public may be given up to three (3) minutes to speak.
Note: No additional major projec ts or pro grams should b e undertaken without rev iew of the impacts on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006). a. Have a discussion regarding unmet community faci lity needs and star ting process again to consider strategies and possible funding options to address these needs and provide direction to city staff.
Public Comments:
• Tommy Bolea – Commented that city should look at the building on the next property adjacent to City Hall, m ore that enough space for city office and storage for a new ladder truck. Believes survey shoul d be in multiple lang uages. Stated city does not need to burden citizens with another bond tax on their property bill.
• Karen Andersen – Asked where in Marina are there buildings that require a ladder truck? • Denise Turley – Spoke about fire response times being over the lim it. Asked how tall does the opening of a station have to be for a ladder truck to fit?
DELGADO/MCCARTHY: THAT WE DIRE CT STAFF TO PREPARE A SCOPE OF WORK, TO BRING TO COUNCIL FOR UP TO 18 MONTHS OF PUBLIC OUTREACH
AND SURVEYS THAT ARE APPROPRIATE, AND THAT STAFF PREPARE DESIGN
PLANS AND ALTERNATIVES, AS THEY SEE FITTING AND THAT WE DO
INCLUDE IN THAT PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND SURVEYS, EXISTING
CONDITIONS, EXISTING PHYSICALITY, CONDITIONS . 4 -0-0-0 M otion Passes by Roll Call Vote
b. Adopting Resolution No. 2022 -158, approving Mayor’s 2023 recommendation for Mayor Pro Tem a nd City Council memb er assignments to var ious Committees/Commissions/Boards. Pulled by Council Member McCarthy, was agenda item 10f(1)
Public Comments: None received
MCCARTHY/VISSCHER: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022 -258, APPROVING MAYOR’S 2023 RECOMMENDATION FOR MAYOR PRO TEM AND CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO V ARIOUS COMMITTEES/C OMMISSIONS/BOARDS WITH CHANGES TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN MCCARTHY TO AMP . 4-0-0-0 Motion Passes by Roll Call Vote
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c. City Council discuss for not more than 30 minutes any projects from the below project list; and provide staff with any further direction in the matter.
Council M ember McCarthy asked about maintenance of the 120 -project priority list to 2023 budget discussion.
Mayor Delgado hopes department directors will take a look at prior ity list , determine what project falls under what department and write a 2-sentence description of a project and provide a ballpark estimate for each project on the list to help with prioritizing.
Council Member Visscher asked if list was available to the public and if the public can locate i t on the city’s website.
Council Member M edina Dirksen asked for a status update on the Chap arral arrangement and what is being done if anything. There was mention of a consultant being hired, can you tell me a little bit about what direction you have provided to staff about accommodating possibly horse boarding in our city? if so, what’s the scope of working being proposed?
Public Comments:
• Karen Andersen – Asked when did the retreat take place. • Denise Turley – Asked when did the retreat take place.
14. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monterey County Mayor’s Association [Mayor Bruce Delgado] b. Council reports on meetings and con ferences atte nded (Gov’t Code Section 53232).
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor