ACTION
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 2, 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
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: Light & Motion, 711 Neeson Road, Marina, CA Negotiating Party: Daniel Emerson
Negotiator(s): City Manager
Terms: Price and Terms
ii. Property: Locke-Paddon Park, various parcels, APN Nos.: 033-121-004, 033-121-005-006, 033-132-003, 033-132-003, 033-121-101, 033-121- 009, 033-121-002
Negotiating Party: Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Negotiator(s): City Manager
Terms: Price and Terms
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6:30 PM - RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney reported out Closed Session: Council provided direction, and with respect to item 4a(ii) voted to form a subcommittee, ad hoc subcommittee with respect to Loch Padden Park. that will consist of the Mayor and Councilmember McCarthy.
5. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Alyson Hunter Proclamation
b. Phil Angelo-Senior Planner-Introduction
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• City Manager Long announced the Marina Tree Lighting this Friday at Vince DiMaggio Park starting at 6:00PM.
• Mayor Delgado announced there will be a community Winterfest and holiday meal on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 1:00 -4:00pm at the Rocky Han Community Center .
Announced on Monday, December 8 th at 5:30 pm there will be a virtual community meeting on Zoom regarding MST Project construction impacting the California Coastal Trail. Zoom meeting ID: 972 710 54526.
• Fire Chief McCoun announced this Saturday the Marina Police Department is going to escort Santa Claus around the town in our fire engine, so listen for the sirens. • Councilmember McCarthy announced yesterday was World Aids Day, a day where we remember lives lost to HIV and AIDS.
• Mayor Pro Tem Visscher announced Marina Police Department is still collecting toys for the toy drive. Until December 8th, Monday through Friday, 8am till 4pm Toys can be dropped off here at the police department to 211 Hillcrest Ave. • Councilmember McAdams made comments on the Thanksgiving Meal and thanked Kona Jerry and the Shake family for the donations and the DJ for each event he shows up to.
Noted if you wanted a map of where Santa is going , you can find it on the Marina Foundation website or their Facebook page.
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.
• Cosette Moeller and Leanne Lang, announced on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 10:00am - 2:00pm will be the Annual Holiday Market at Marina High School Gym. 16 student will exhibit their art projects.
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• Denise Turley commented on agenda item 10g(2) regarding the extension of Greystar’s management contract. Still lacking several things to make the partnership between the city Greystar and the Tenants Association palatable. Need to figure out how to communicate more effectively.
• Linda commented on agenda item 10g(2) and the need for annual performance audits. Spoke about her units remodel being substandard and there is lots of room for improvements in the management of the units out here.
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 108151-108247, totaling $2,455,549.15. b. MINUTES: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) November 18, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
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 5-130, approving regular City Council meeting schedule for 2026 Calendar Year.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025-131, adopting an MOU between the City and the Marina Police Officers Association (POA); authorizing the City Manager to execute the MOU; and authorizing the amendments to the City salary schedule for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27. (2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 - and Resolution No. 2025 - (NPC), approving Amendment No. 7 to the Amended Management Agreement Between City of Marina, City of Marina Abrams B Non -Profit Corporation, and Greystar California, Inc. for Abrams B Housing Area; MINUTES for City Council Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Page 4
and a dopting Resolution No. 2025 -133 and Resolution No. 2025 -04 (PPSC-NPC), approving Amendment No. 7 to the Amended
Management Agreement Between City of Marina, City of Marina Preston Park Sustainable Community Non -Profit Corporation, and Greystar California, Inc. for Preston Park Housing Area . Pulled by Mayor Pro Tem, becomes agenda item 13c
h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS: None
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE):
(1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -132, receiving and filing the fiscal year 2024-2025 annual report on the collection and use of mitigation fees for new development impacts.
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -133, receiving and filing the 2025 Information Report on the adjustment of mitigation fees for new development.
(3) Consider adopting and issuing this report on the measures taken following adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2025 -17 establishing a temporary, 45 -day moratorium to prohibit the establishment and operation of new firearm and ammunition sales businesses.
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING): None
m. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS:
(1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -, approving Mayor’s 2026 recommendation for Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member assignments to various Committees/Commissions/Boards. Pulled by Councilmember McAdams, becomes agenda item 13d
Councilmember McAdams commented on agenda item 10g(1) and 10g(2) and requested to pull 10m(1)
Mayor Pro Tem requested to pull agenda item 10g(2) for discussion Mayor Delgado has a small question for agenda time 10f(1). Asked if the dates for September were correct in the resolution.
Staff noted that there was an error in the resolution for agenda item 10f(1) and line #7 should be stricken from the resolution.
DELGADO/MCADAMS: TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA MINUS 10g(2) AND 10m(1) AND TO STRIKE LINE #7FROM THE RESOLUTION IN 10f(1) . 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.
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a. Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -134, accepting and agreeing to the modifications made by the California Coastal Commission ( CCC) at its November 7, 2025, meeting to the City’s Coastal Hazards and Sea Level Rise Local Coastal Program ( LCP) amendment approved by the City Council on January 22, 2025. The proposed amendment is not subject to environmental review per Public Resources Code (PRC), Division 13, § 21080.9 and § 15251 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Presented by Alyson Hunter
Public Comments: None received.
Discussion on whether Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (MPWSP) is considered coastal dependent. Spoke on the three existing and or permitted facilities listed in the staff report.
When does the city start the monitoring process for triggers and exhausting other armoring options, is that specifically in writing.
BIALA/VISSCHER: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -134, ACCEPTING AND
AGREEING TO THE MODIFICATIONS MADE BY THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION (CCC) AT ITS NOVEMBER 7, 2025, MEETING TO THE CITY’S
COASTAL HAZARDS AND SEA LEVEL RISE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (LCP) AMENDMENT APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 22, 2025. THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC), DIVISION 13, § 21080.9 AND § 15251 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
b. Opening a public hearing and r eading by title only Ordinance 2025 -19, amending Section 10.40.040 of Chapter 10.40 of Title 10 of the Marina Municipal Code to add subsection 10.40.040.K to implement parking restriction consistent with AB 413; and consider a dopting Resolution No. 2025-135, amending the City parking schedule pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 40203.5(a) ; and f ind these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Presented by Commander Cox
Public Comments: None received.
MCADAMS/MCCARTHY: TO APPROVE READING BY TITLE ONLY ORDINANCE 2025-19, AMENDING SECTION 10.40.040 OF CHAPTER 10.40 OF TITLE 10 OF THE MARINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SUBSECTION 10.40.040.K TO IMPLEMENT PARKING RESTRICTION CONSISTENT WITH AB 413; AND CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -135, AMENDING THE CITY PARKING SCHEDULE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE SECTION 40203.5(A);
AND F IND THESE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES ; AND POLICE DEPARTMENT TO IDENTIFY AREAS THAT
ARE FREQUENTLY VIOLATED AND PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION TO PUBLIC WORKS FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO IDENTIFY THOSE THAT CAN BE PAINTED. 5-0- 0-0 Motion Passes by Roll Call Vote
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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. Adopting Ordinance No. 2025 -20, approving the third amendment to the Sea Haven Development Agreement to transfer the responsibility for the construction of Sea Haven Park from the developer (Trumark Companies, LLC) to the City of Marina and find the project is consistent with the Environmental Impact Report (Sch No.2003021012) certified for the Marina Heights (Sea Haven) Specific Plan.”
Presented by Ismael Hernandez
Public Comments:
• Denise Turley spoke about a common confusion about the parks and who they are open to.
This park will be open to all public, it is not exclusive to Sea Haven.
DELGADO/BIALA: TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -20, APPROVING THE
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE SEA HAVEN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO
TRANSFER THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SEA HAVEN
PARK FROM THE DEVELOPER (TRUMARK COMPANIES, LLC) TO THE CITY OF
MARINA AND FIND THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH NO.2003021012) CERTIFIED FOR THE MARINA HEIGHTS (SEA HAVEN) SPECIFIC PLAN.” . 5 -0-0-0 Motion Passes by Roll Call Vote
b. Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -136, d esignating City Hall (211 Hillcrest) and Permit Center (209 Cypress) as “No Parking Areas” between the hours of 1 am and 6 am and placing appropriate signs approved by the City Engineer as authorized by Marina Municipal Code Section 10.40.150; and f inding these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Presented by Guido Persicone
Public Comments: None received
DELGADO/MCCARTHY: TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -136,
DESIGNATING CITY HALL (211 HILLCREST) AND PERMIT CENTER (209 CYPRESS) AS “NO PARKING AREAS” BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1 AM AND 6 AM
AND PLACING APPROPRIATE SIGNS APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER AS AUTHORIZED BY MARINA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10.40.150; AND F INDING
THESE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PER SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. 5-0- 0-0 Motion Passes
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c. Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -137, approving Mayor’s 2026 recommendation for Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member assignments to various Committees/Commissions/Boards. Pulled by Mayor Delgado, was agenda item 10m(1)
Mayor Delgado made the following changes to the 2026 Council Assignment:
Mosquito Abatement District: Jenny McAdams
Association of Monterey Bay Area Government: Brian McCarthy as Member and Jenny McAdams as Alternate
Transportation Agency of Monterey County: Liesbeth Visscher as 1 st Alternate and Jenny McAdams as 2nd Alternate
Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau: Kathy Biala as Alternate and to change name to “See Monterey”
DELGADO/BIALA: TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -137, APPROVING MAYOR’S 2026 RECOMMENDATION FOR MAYOR PRO TEM AND CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS WITH THE NOTED AMENDMENTS LISTED. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
d. Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -138 and Resolution No. 2025 -03 (NPC), approving Amendment No. 7 to the Amended Management Agreement Between City of Marina, City of Marina Abrams B Non -Profit Corporation, and Greystar California, Inc. for Abrams B Housing Area; and adopting Resolution No. 2025- 139 and Resolution No. 2025 -04 (PPSC-NPC), approving Amendment No. 7 to the Amended Management Agreement Between City of Marina, City of Marina Preston Park Sustainable Community Non -Profit Corporation, and Greystar California, Inc. for Preston Park Housing Area . Pulled by Mayor Pro Tem, was agenda item 10g(2)
Presented by Tori Hannah
VISSCHER/MCCARTHY: TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -138 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -03 (NPC), APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE
AMENDED MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MARINA, CITY OF
MARINA ABRAMS B NON -PROFIT CORPORATION, AND GREYSTAR
CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR ABRAMS B HOUSING AREA; AND ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -139 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -04 (PPSC -NPC), APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE AMENDED MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MARINA, CITY OF MARINA PRESTON PARK
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY NON -PROFIT CORPORATION, AND GREYSTAR CALIFORNIA, INC. FOR PRESTON PARK HOUSING AREA. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
14. COUNCIL & STAFF INFORMATIONAL REPORTS:
a. Monterey County Mayor’s Association [Mayor Bruce Delgado]
Mayor Delgado announced that the Mayor Association meeting was held at The Brass Tap, discussion by Assistant Administrative officer on county cut out from the budget all unoccupied, all vacant positions.
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b. Council reports on meetings and conferences attended ( Gov’t Code Section 53232).
Mayor announced that he and Mayor Pro Tem attended a tour of the MST Surf Project construction site. Will be biggest bus station in the county. MST plans to install a Krail-type concrete barrier permanently alongside the bike path, the recreation trail that goes under the freeway, the underpass, and goes out to the beach. Suggested putting murals on the K -rails and MST indicated the Caltrans specs are tight. Made contact with John Laird and Don Addis regarding this and email were sent immediately to Caltrans.
15. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:43 P.M.
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk
ATTEST:
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor