ACTION
MINUTES
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 5:00 P.M. Closed Session
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
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY (HYBRID).
Council Chambers
211 Hillcrest Avenue
Marina, California
AND
Zoom Meeting URL: https://zoom.us/j/730251556
Zoom Meeting Telephone Only Participation: 1-669-900-9128 - Webinar ID: 730 251 556
1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL & ESTABLISHMENT OF QUORUM: (City Council, Airport Commissioners, Marina Abrams B Non -Profit Corporation, Preston Park Sustainable Communities Nonprofit Corporation, Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency Members and Marina Groundwater Sustainability Agency)
MEMEBRS PRESENT: Jenny McAdams, Brian McCarthy, Kathy Biala, Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice Chair Liesbeth Visscher, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chair Liesbeth Visscher (Excused)
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
4. CLOSED SESSION:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9(d)) (2 cases) i. City of Marina, et. al. v. California Coastal Commission, et al., 22- CV004063, Monterey Superior Court
ii. City of Marina, et al. v. RMC Lonestar, et. al., 20-CV-001387, Monterey Superior Court
6:30 PM - RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
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5. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand) by Scouts of America Troop 134.
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Joy P. Junsay Proclamation
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: Any member of the public may comment on any matter within the City Council’s jurisdiction that is not on the agenda. This is the appropriate place to comment on items on the Consent Agenda. 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 agenda at the time the matter is being considered by the City Council. Whenever possible, written correspondence should be submitted to the Council in advance of the meeting, to provide adequate time for its consideration.
• Lisa Rike spoke about Design Day and noted they had about 460 people in attendance to help plan for Marina’s future parks.
• Denise Turley not anti -children. Reminded everyone, there is still a budget that needs to be adopted.
9. CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY 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 motion. Prior to such a motion being made, any member of the public or City Council may ask a question or make a comment about an agenda item and staff may provide a response. If discussion or a lengthy explanation is required, the Council may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. If an item is pulled for 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 routine and non-controversial. All items under the Consent Agenda may be approved by one motion. Prior to such a motion being made, any member of City Council may ask a question or make a comment about an agenda item and staff may provide a response. If discussion or a lengthy explanation 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) (1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 106631-106738, totaling $709,278.32.
Accounts Payable Successor Agency EFT Number 119, totaling $456.88. b. MINUTES: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) April 1, Regular City Council Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY:
(1) Staff recommends that the City Council reject the following claim and direct sending appropriate notice of rejection to claimant: Janya Kursh for a claim received on April 1, 2025.
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(2) Staff recommends that the City Council reject the following claim and direct sending appropriate notice of rejection to claimant: Charles Steppes for a claim received on April 8, 2025.
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 Resolution No. 202 5-21, authorizing the reclassification of the Code Enforcement Officer position and salary.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -22, authorizing a grant writing services agreement with California Consulting , Inc. of El Segundo, CA for full grant writing and management services for a one -year term beginning May 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00.
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -23, approving an agreement with Kimley-Horn for the Airport Economic Impact Study at the Marina Municipal Airport for a grand total of $55,000.
(3) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -24, authorizing a professional services agreement with Yamabe & Horn Engineering, Inc. of Fresno, CA for engineering and land surveying services beginning May 1, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $49,000.00.
(4) Adopting Resolution No. 2025-25, approving an agreement with Rincon Consulting to provide geographic information system (GIS) and grant writing services in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
(5) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -26, approving an agreement with Peckham and McKenney to provide recruitment services to the City of Marina for the Fire Chief recruitment.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE):
(1) Community Human Services March 20, 2025, Board Meeting Highlights k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
m. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS: None
BIALA/MCCARTHY: TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA . 4 -0-1(Visscher)-0 Motion Passes
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS: In the Council’s discretion, the applicant/proponent of an item may be given up to ten (10) minutes to speak. All other persons may be given up to three (3) minutes to speak on the matter.
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12. OTHER ACTIONS ITEMS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY : Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is requested by staff. The Successor Agency may, at its discretion, take action on any items. Members of the public may be given up to three (3) minutes to speak.
13. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: Action listed for each Agenda item is that which is requested by staff. The City 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 projects or programs should be undertaken without review of the impacts on existing priorities (Resolution No. 2006-79 – April 4, 2006). a. Receiving a Community Engagement Report/Plan from Tripepi Smith including the community outreach conducted ; and adopt Resolution No. 2025-27, directing the City Manager to send to the California Coastal Commission the City of Marina’s Community Engagement Plan.
Public Comments:
• Jeff Markham asked if tonight’s slide could be made available to the public. Asked when these recommendations go to the Coastal Commission, who actually makes the breakdown of how the specific dollar amounts are going to be spent?
The City Council discussed who would be monitoring the $3million payout, looking at possible projects that could be done for 3 million. Paragraph in letter stating strong objections to Cal -Am use of monies and emphasis on the public wanting better beach access, Locke Paddon Park trail systems and pond restoration.
DELGADO/BIALA: THAT WE SPEND UP TO $150,000 ON INTERPRETIVE PANELS
DESCRIBING THE HISTORY OF THE PROJECT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HARM
AND THE DISREGARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, THE NON -HUMAN ASPECT OF HARM AND THE HUMAN ASPECT OF HARM; AND THEN THE
REMAINDER TWO PROJECTS, ACCESSIBLE TRAILS AND PATHWAYS AT DUNES
DRIVE AND LAKE COURT AND SECONDLY, LOCK PATTON PARK POND RESTORATION AND OR TRAIL NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS. TO POND
RESTORATION, I WOULD SAY, FOR EXAMPLE VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND WATER FILTRATION AERATION TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY . 4-0- 1(Visscher)-0 Motion Passes
b. Receiving the City of Marina Real Estate Market Analysis & Site Assessment Report and provide direction to city staff.
Public Comments:
• Jeff Markham commented that the owners of Marina Landing were speaking of the collapse of retail due to online and why they were having difficulty developing there, wondering if this analysis factors in this trend? Seems like this report and the gaps that are identified suggest that we should really consider reconstructing the Economic Development Commission. Suggested consulting with the Chamber of Commerce for their concurrence of this analysis. Was Seaside’s Campus town factored into this? • Denise Turley commented on the statement on the average household income being $113,000.
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The city Council discussed the importance of the Economic Development Coordinator and the Economic Development Commission, current leakage, no mention of Joby in the report terminology of special retail, special food, special eating. Stability of chain stores vs. Mom and Pops. Dunes site 2 and Marina Landing site1. Horizontal mixed use and attraction of big boxed stores.
c. Adopting Resolution No. 202 5-28, authorizing a lease agreement between Las Animas Concrete and Building Supply, Inc. (dba Las Animas Concrete, Marina).
Public Comments:
• Daryl Stanford supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025.
Concerned about the public’s safety.
• Tom Zahiralis supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Jennfier Brooks supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Robert Richmond supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Mr. Chan supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Irene Anakin spoke about having a place that is safe for everybody without the constant noise.
• Carmen Zahiralis supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Gary Redenbacher read an email from a city staff member from 2024 regarding the lease. • Jeff noted there have been no incidents/accidents involving Las Animas and pedestrians, animals or vehicles. Aked that Las Animas be allowed to lease area for 3-years. • Felicia Rogers supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Willam supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. Noted there are no sidewalk between 9th and California Ave.
• Cason French provided a history of Las Animas and its current location , and state s if Las Animas closes then all the tax money paid to Marina will go to another city. Opposes the city’s recommendation
• Andre Mora spoke of having to drive on narrow streets, some without sidewalks and always having safety in mind while driving. Opposes the city’s recommendation. • James trains Las Animas drivers in vehicle safety. Opposes recommendation. • Vecente indicated that shutting down Las Animas will affect a lot of families. Opposes the city’s recommendation.
• Alfredo noted he’s the mechanic and oversees the maintenance of each vehicle before it leaves the lot making sure the truck is safe to drive. Opposes the city’s recommendation. • Fred Nelson commented on the number of years Las Animas has been operating in Marina and does not feel they should be pushed out by residents that have only been here less than 2 years.
• Francisco stated the company follows the rules set by the city. Noise comes from other vehicles, not just Las Animas. Opposes the city’s recommendation • Mr. Juvenito Perez noted there is a huge sign stating that Las Animas is located on 9 th Street reminding new residents of what they moved into. Opposes the city’s recommendation.
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• Carol Eng supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Scott French owner of Las Animas. Commented about the leakage study and how it would be affected if Las Animas was to move. Commented about some surrounding businesses that frequently use Las Animas for concrete. Opposes city the city’s recommendation • Min Chan spoke about the constant noise from the trucks • Tyler French noted concrete trucks are louder than normal cars and the city performed a noise study for roughly 2 -week and indicated we are within the legal limit of noise. Opposes the city’s recommendation.
• Tom Lubowe supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Denise Turley commented on damage to her vehicle from one cement truck and asked who m from Las Animas does she complain to.
• Marie Weiner supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025. • Bree Lavoe supports the city’s recommendation to end the lease in December 2025.
The city council discussed whether there was any vehicle vs. pedestrians along California Ave., did homeowners sign any disclosures acknowledging there was a concrete plant nearby, future noise and traffic when concrete plant vacates, original lease and lease amendment termination dates, CUP termination date, lack of rent increases, contract management system.
DELGADO/MCCARTHY: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -28, AUTHORIZING A
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAS ANIMAS CONCRETE AND BUILDING SUPPLY, INC. (DBA LAS ANIMAS CONCRETE, MARINA) . 4-0-1(Visscher)-0 Motion Passes
14. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monterey County Mayor’s Association [Mayor Bruce Delgado] b. Council reports on meetings and conferences attended ( Gov’t Code Section 53232).
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 11:27 P.M.
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor