ACTION
MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 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
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: The meeting was called to order at 5:01 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)
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jenny McAdams, Brian McCarthy, Kathy Biala, Mayor Pro- Tem/Vice Chair Liesbeth Visscher, Mayor/Chair Bruce C. Delgado
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
4. CLOSED SESSION:
a. Real Property Negotiation (Govt. Code Section 54956.8) i. Property: APNs: 032-312-043(3044 Del Monte Boulevard) Negotiating Party: Gina Klump, Trustee
Negotiator(s): City Manager
Terms: Price and Terms
b. Conference with Legal Counsel and Chief of Police: Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Govt. Code §54957(a)). Consultation concerning a threat to critical infrastructure controls or critical infrastructure information relating to cybersecurity. Other participants may include Risk Manager, cybersecurity consultant(s).
6:30 PM - RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
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City Attorney reported on the Closed Session: The Council met at 5:00 p.m. and provided directions and no reportable action was taken.
5. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Andrea Diallo excellent 50th anniversary event on Saturday, October 18th. All our departments came together and did a fabulous job and if you go to the City of Marina's website and order merchandise and we’re still handing out our coupon books. On November 4th, we're going to continue the celebration, uh, so we have a reception at 6 p.m. Here.in the council chambers, and we're going to continue that 50th anniversary spirit by recognizing resident nominees and representatives who were not able to show up on Saturday. • City Manager Long provided updates on the Mercedez Benz tax sharing agreement; Preston Park Ballfields; announced that the Transportation Agency for Monterey County will be considering at their next board meeting moving their headquarters to Marina. See-Click Fix our service request system we will be providing access to the council in mid -November to have Council look at it, and then after that, we will launch it to the public. • Councilmember McAdams thanked staff for their hard work putting on Marina’s 50 th Anniversary event. Reminded the public that November 4, 2025, is election day. • Mayor Pro Tem Visscher announced on October 26, 2025, will be a Halloween Festival at the Marina Equestrian Center at 1:00 P.M. Commented on the City’s 50 th Anniversary and the merchandise is still available for purchase.
• Mayor Delgado thanked the volunteers that came to pick up litter this past Sunday from 10 till 12.30. Um, from Palm Avenue to Reservation Road on Del Monte Boulevard and Marina Drive, the railroad tracks and the bike path. Mentioned that Mayor Pro Tem Vischer and I have been having many meetings with school administration officials working on a stronger relationship between the community and schools and building toward an October 30th event from 12:00-3:00pm at Vince DiMaggio Park, where everyone is welcome. On October 31 st from 10 a.m.- Noon, people are again welcome for the same purpose, but slightly different a presentation will occur inside the Marina Library's community room, and then at 1PM, we'll go on a 2 -hour field trip to school sites and community sites where more after -school and before-school programs can happen.
• Edrie De La Santos provided the public with updates on the nighttime PG&E power shutdown in the areas of Abrams and Preston Park along Imjin Parkway. Updated the public on the final paving along westbound Imjin Parkway.
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.
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• K`Shante Dela Cuadra, Marina Police Officer introduced himself as the new Police Officer’s Association president and looking forward to working with the City Council and the community for the safety of the public.
• Denise Turley commented about the need for staff/council to have a calculator on the dais when discussing city financials.
Staff announced that agenda item 10g(2) would be pulled from the agenda and discussed at a future meeting.
9. CONSENT AGENDA FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER MARINA REDEVELOPMENT AGE NCY: 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 107875-107974, totaling $720,269.41.
Accounts Payable Successor Agency EFT Number 129, totaling $1,128.75. b. MINUTES: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) September 30, 2025, Special City Council Meeting
(2) October 7, 2025, 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: Marty Roach for a claim received on October 7, 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. 2025 -114, approving a full -time Information Technology (IT) Manager; and authorizing an amendment to the City Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 25/26.
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -115, a pproving the Sr. Human Resources Analyst; and authorizing an amendment to the City Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 25/26.
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g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -116, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with Pacific Gas & Electric for joint & common use of rights of way and easements related to the undergrounding of certain utilities within the project by Wathen Castanos Peterson Homes, Inc. shown on “Tract 1540 Marina Heights Phase 5A” in the vicinity of Imjin and California Avenue, Marina, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -, approving an agreement between the City of Marina and Shea Homes, LP, for the maintenance of right -of- way improvements within the Linear Park as shown on the Phase 3 North Final Map. Pulled by staff. To be heard at a later date (3) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -117, authorizing a Standard Agreement with the State Office of Administrative Hearings (“OAH”) for OAH to provide Administrative Law Judges (“Hearing Officers”) as necessary under the City’s Municipal Code for hearing appeals.
(4) Adopting Resolution No. 2025-118, adopting an MOU between the City and the Utility Workers Union of American (UWUA) Labor Group and the Marina Professional Fire Fighters Association (MPFFA) and; authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOUs; and amending the City salary schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27. (5) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -119, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and the City of Marina regarding assistance with Franchise Agreement Matters.
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE):
(1) Receive League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo Report (2) Receive Monterey -Salinas Transit October 13, 2025, Board Meeting Highlights
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING):
(1) Read by Title Only and adopting Ordinance No. 202 5-16, adopting and amending Title 15 of the Marina Municipal Code to adopt 2025 Editions of California Building Standards Codes, specifically 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code and 2025 California Fire Code, with certain exceptions, modifications and additions required by local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
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m. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS: None
Councilmember McAdams made comments on agenda items 10f(1), 10f(2) and 10g(4) DELGADO/VISSCHER: TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS 10g(2) . 5-0- 0-0 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.
a. Open public hearing and introducing Ordinance No. 2025-, amending Municipal Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.04, Section 6.04.120, regarding “Kennel and Dog Hospital Licenses”.
Councilmember McCarthy requested to table this item.
MCCARTHY/BIALA: TO TABLE THIS ITE M. 3-2(Visscher, Delgado) -0-0 Motion Passes
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. Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -, authorizing the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the proposed labor standards detailed in Exhibit A to qualified firms for Construction Manager -At-Risk Services for the Recreation and Aquatics Center.
Public Comments:
• Adrian Florez spoke about his work experience before the apprenticeship program. Working union allows the ability to work in a community in which you live and spending that money in the community. Spoke about having good pay and benefits. • Bryan Shields, Field Rep for Carpenters Local 646. Spoke about what it means to have labor standards, healthcare and apprenticeship language in all construction Requests for Proposals.
Spoke about how many members graduate from the Carpenter’s Union program over the last 5-years versus the local colleges and Associated Building Contractors (ABC). Supports labor standards
• Leslie Gill spoke about her process of training to become a carpenter and the importance of having labor standards and healthcare standards in all contracts. Supports labor standards.
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• Andretti Ortiz-Aquino spoke about the training that is provided at the Union. Advocated for the apprenticeship program. Union members need to work locally and keep the money in the community. Supports labor standards.
• Doug Chesshire second-generation carpenter in Monterey County the apprenticeship programs are pivotal to the cultivation of skilled and trained workforce throughout the region. Hopes council will take into account what apprenticeships do and make sure they're part of your development processes moving forward.
• Tony Uzzle spoke about what the apprenticeship program meant to him after leaving the military. These programs afforded him a livable wage after the military. Spoke about the importance of having healthcare for the workers and their families. • Jennifer Macias spoke in favor of including the labor standards and healthcare into the RFP for the Recreation and Aquatic Sports Center.
• Julio Chavez agrees with all the previous speakers on the need to have labor standards as well as healthcare. Supports the addition of labor standards in the RFP.
MCADAMS/BIALA: THAT WE DIRECT STAFF AND THE CONSULTANTS TO LISTEN TO OUR DIRECTION AND EDIT THE POLICY AS NEEDED; AND AT SOME POINT, CONFER WITH LABOR; AND THEN BRING BACK TO THE COUNCIL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ON OR BY NOVEMBER 7 TH; AND THAT OUTREACH TO INCLUDE OTHER STAKEHOLDERS. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
b. Receive an update on financing alternatives for the Preston Park Loan; and provide directions on the amount to be refinanced and the loan term.
Public Comments
• Karl noted that any discussion about this loan would end up affecting the residents. Don’t let the number dissuade you from keeping in mind the human beings behind it. • Denise Turley asked if anyone could explain why we're talking about bonds when we're talking about loans. Why were there no totals on what would be paid annually? Asked about dent restrictions on the property.
• John asked where else is the money going to come from if it’s half a payout or no payout.
This will impact the residents. Preston Park residents a watching and listening and voicing our concerns.
MCADAMS/DELGADO: LOAN AMOUNT: $30.1 MILLION FOR 10 -YEAR OPTION WITH $6.5 MILLION TO PAY DOWN LOAN AND OTHER 6 MILLION FOR OTHER PROJECTS TBD; AND DIRECT STAFF TO COME BACK TO ALLOCATE $500K TO
GO BACK TO PRESTON PARK TO PLACE A PLAYGROUND WITHIN THE PRESTON PARK COMMUNITY. 3-2(Biala, Visscher)-0-0 MOTION PASSES.
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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 10:15 P.M.
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor