ACTION
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:00 P.M. Closed Session
6:00-6:30 P.M. Reception
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
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
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)
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. Conference with Legal Counsel, City Council to consider initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(4).
b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Unrepresented Employee (Govt.
Code Section 54957(b)) – City Manager
c. 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
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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- 121009, 033-121-002
Negotiating Party: Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Negotiator(s): City Manager
Terms: Price and Terms
6:00-6:30 P.M. RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONERS
6:30 PM - RECONVENE OPEN SESSION AND REPORT ON ANY ACTIONS TAKEN IN
CLOSED SESSION
5. MOMENT OF SILENCE & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Please stand)
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
a. Commission Recognition Certificates
7. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Drea Diallo announced the 50 th promotion now extending until December 31 st. scan the QR and it will take you to the storefront you can get 50% off of 3 or more items in a single purchase. Announced Winterfest Dinner on Sunday, December 21st from 1 to 4 p.m. At the Rocky Han Community Center. Save -the-date for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, Monday, January 19, 2026, from 11.30 to 3.30pm. • City Manager Long informed the public that the City Facilities Citizens Advisory Committee has held 3 meeting and Our facilitator will be preparing a draft report that is going to go out to all the committee members, hopefully by Friday. There will be a Zoom meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm. for a final meeting for the committee and the end result will be a report and any recommendation from the committee to the city council at the January 21, 2026, meeting. Also informed the public that City offices will be closed from December. 24th through January 1 st. Police and Fire services will continue to operate during this time.
• Councilmember McAdams thanked staff and council colleagues for all the things we’ve accomplished together this year. Happy Holidays and cheers to 2026. • Mayor Delgado announced on December 24 th will be a community cleanup in the downtown area. We will meet at the Jack in the Box at 10:00am. Every Thursday, rain or shine, year - round from 2.30 till 4 p.m. volunteers are welcome to join other volunteers on Hilltop Park to maintain the native plants such as weeding, watering and cleanup. Thanked the volunteers at Locke Paddon Community Wetland Park who go out and pick up the litter and accumulative garbage scattered throughout the park.
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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• Grace Silva-Santella made comments about the odors in norther Marina. Urged residents to call Monterey Bay Air Resources District (MBARD) to register complaints. Just leave your name, number to contact you at and a description of the odor. They are very responsive to all calls. Spoke about a 2023 presentation to Council on the odor study that was completed with the many sources for the odors. Asked that the City Council schedule an update on the 2023 odor study to allow residents to ask questions and express concerns. • Alex Miller wished all of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, happy Hanukkah from the city of Seaside, on behalf of the City of Seaside, we look forward to working with all of you guys coming into 2026. Our property lines are right next to each other; we're building your building.
• Greg Simmons commented on the odors in Marina, especially during warmer periods and smells coming from areas of Salinas. A sked the Council to schedule another public meeting where we could discuss the issues. Lots of concerns. Spoke about meeting with ReGen General Manager to discuss possible recommendation.
• Erika Graham commented on the new parks being constructed in the newer Marina areas and asked when the older parts of Marina would see new playing fields. Spoke about the children/teen sports activities not having the space and having to travel to other areas to practice or play. Hope to see new sports fields soon.
• CJ Johnson spoke about the need for more sports fields in Marina. Made comments on the new parks being constructed. Stated Marina youths should have places to play on a regular basis.
• Brad Immamura commented that 2026 is a new election year for the City and hopes to get new people on the dais. Spoke about the approval of salary increases for the city council. • Denise Turley spoke about the Sea Haven park missing a pedestrian thruway and made comments relating to the Recreation Commission last meeting where a 5 th grade provided comments.
• Davis Schublanski asked that the council put the odor situation on a future agenda for public discussion. Spoke about the compositing operation that was located on the other side of the landfill and having barely no odors at that time. Noted there’s more volume being added to the landfill due to the increase in population.
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.
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a. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Accounts Payable Check Numbers 108249-108325, totaling $3,393,526.64.
Accounts Payable Successor Agency EFT Number 133, totaling $2,870.00 b. MINUTES: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) December 6, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting
c. CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: None
d. AWARD OF BID:
(1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -140, awarding a construction contract for the Taxilane Rehabilitation Construction Phase to Granite Rock Company of San Jose, California, and accepting said bid as the lowest responsive and responsible bid for the Marina Municipal Airport Taxilane Rehabilitation Project; and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Granite Rock Company and to approve change orders up to the established project contingency. e. CALL FOR BIDS:
(1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -141, approving advertising and call for bids for the Sea Haven Community Park Project.
f. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 202 5-142, approving a request by the Contracting Parties of 104 Investments, LLC, Locans Investments, LLC, Wathen Castanos Peterson Homes, Inc., Wathen Castanos Peterson Coastal, LP, and Marina Developers, Inc., to release a portion of the performance security for public improvements in the Sea Haven Phase 4B area in the amount of $ 1,104,300, and accepting a substitute performance bond security of $122,700 for the remaining punch list items.
g. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS: (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378) (1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -143, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the EMC Planning Group not to exceed $ 66,000 to provide contract planning services for the Marina Station Project ; and determine this action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
(2) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -144, approving the agreement between the City and Denise Duffy and Associates for the interim land management of the Imjin Parkway Widening Project’s Habitat Management Lands.
(3) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -145, approving the Pavement Management Program update 2026 reimbursement agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for the city’s pavement management program.
(4) Adopting Resolution No. 2025-146, approving two agreements between the City of Marina and Bear Electric and between the City of Marina St.
Francis Electric for On -Call Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance Services.
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h. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS:
(1) Adopting Resolution No. 2025 -147, accepting the dedication of Public Improvements as shown on the approved Sea Haven Phase 3B Improvement Plans and Final Map ; and authorize the City Clerk to release bond securities, accept a warranty bond, and record acceptance with Monterey County Recorder’s Office.
i. MAPS: None
j. REPORTS: (RECEIVE AND FILE): None
k. FUNDING & BUDGET MATTERS: None
l. APPROVE ORDINANCES (WAIVE SECOND READING):
(1) Read by Title Only and adopting Ordinance No. 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.
(2) Read by Title Only and adopting Ordinance No. 202 5-20, 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. m. APPROVE APPOINTMENTS: None
DELGADO/MCCARTHY: TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA . 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. Consider (1) the proposed refinancing of the acquisition cost of certain real property located in the City of Marina and the apartment complex located thereon commonly referred to as “Preston Park Apartments,” (the “Project”) with proceeds to be derived from the issuance and sale by the Marina Joint Powers Financing Authority (the “Authority”) of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds payable from loan payments to made by the Preston Park Sustainable Community Nonprofit Corporation (the “Corporation”) pursuant to a Financing Agreement between the Corporation and the Authority, and (2) to determine the significant public benefits to the City from the proposed financing, including demonstrable savings in effective interest rate to the Corporation and enablement of the Corporation to refinance the cost of acquiring the Project on a timely basis, and facilitating a more efficient delivery of public services to the community, specifically the provision of affordable housing in the City. Resolution No’s 2025-148, 2025-05 (PPSC-NPC) and 2025-02 (JPFA)
Public Comments:
Denise Turley asked for clarification, if 20% of existing housing at 80% low income has already been met.
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Council discussed Fannie Mae requirements, affordable regulatory agreement years being at 55, debt service rating at 1. 25, PAR meaning, paying down current loan in the amount of $6.5 million and amortization of new loan.
DELGADO/MCADAMS: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -148 OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARINA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
MARINA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS TO REFINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION OF THE
PRESTON PARK APARTMENTS PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $33,500,000, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
PRESTON PARK FUND BUDGET, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
MAKE THE NECESSARY ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETARY ENTRIES, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND THEIR DESIGNEES, TO TAKE
ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PURPOSE OF SUCH
RESOLUTION; AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 PRESTON PARK FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $6.5 MILLION TO PAY DOWN A PORTION OF THE EXISTING LOAN PRINCIPAL AND PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE; AND AUTHORIZE
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE NECESSARY ACCOUNTING AND
BUDGETARY ENTRIES. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
DELGADO/MCADAMS: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -05 (PPSC-NPC) OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRESTON PARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
NONPROFIT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
BY THE PRESTON PARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY NONPROFIT
CORPORATION OF A FINANCING AGREEMENT, REGULATORY AGREEMENT,
MULTIFAMILY LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, PROMISSORY NOTE, DEED
OF TRUST, ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, AND BOND
PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY THE
MARINA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS TO REFINANCE THE COST OF ACQUISITION OF THE
PRESTON PARK APARTMENTS PROJECT, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH
BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $33,500,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 PRESTON PARK FUND BUDGET,
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MAKE THE NECESSARY
ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETARY ENTRIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS; AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION, AND THEIR DESIGNEES,
TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PURPOSE OF SUCH RESOLUTION; AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 PRESTON PARK FUND BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $6.5 MILLION TO PARTIALLY PAY DOWN THE EXISTING LOAN BALANCE AND PAY COSTS OF ISSUANCE; AND AUTHORIZE
THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO MAKE NECESSARY ACCOUNTING AND BUDGETARY ENTRIES. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
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DELGADO/BIALA: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -02 (JPFA) OF THE
GOVERNING BOARD OF THE MARINA JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE AUTHORITY OF AN
INDENTURE, FINANCING AGREEMENT, AND BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN
CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF MARINA JOINT POWERS FINANCING
AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS TO REFINANCE THE
COST OF ACQUISITION OF THE PRESTON PARK APARTMENTS PROJECT,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $33,500,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION
OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND
SALE OF SUCH BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS;
AND AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER OF THE
AUTHORITY, AND THEIR DESIGNEES, TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PURPOSE OF SUCH RESOLUTION. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
b. Adopting Urgency Ordinance No. 2025 -21, extending the timeframe for 10 months and 15 days for Urgency Ordinance No. 2025 -17, adopted by the City Council on November 4, 2025 to temporarily prohibit the establishment and operation of new firearm and ammunition sales businesses pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a); and determine that the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance is not subject to environmental review pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed procedural changes would not result in a direct or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
Public Comments:
• Nanette has concerns with this ordinance regarding gun stores and ammo shops, because those are the ones who are putting firearms and ammunition and protection mechanisms into the hands of people who are doing things legally. Concerns with stopping the people who are making firearms in their homes, getting ghost guns. Those are the ones that you need to worry about, not the people who are jumping through all the hoops that California already implements.
Council discussed next steps during 1 -year extension, confirmation of holds on issuing new permits, new applications submitted for new stores.
MCADAMS/MCCARTHY: TO WE APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -21, EXTENDING THE TIMEFRAME FOR 10 MONTHS AND 15 DAYS FOR URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2025 -17, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 TO TEMPORARILY PROHIBIT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF
NEW FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SALES BUSINESSES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(A); AND DETERMINE THAT THE
ADOPTION OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO THE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) BECAUSE THE PROPOSED PROCEDURAL CHANGES WOULD NOT
RESULT IN A DIRECT OR A REASONABLY FORESEEABLE INDIRECT PHYSICAL CHANGE IN THE ENVIRONMENT. 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. Receive an informational update and virtual tour of the City Park at The Dunes.
Public Comments:
• Amanda Whitmire moved from Monterey to Marina for better quality of life, and your investment in city parks and sidewalks, and bike trails. Encourages council to not have perfect be the enemy of progress. Looking forward to hearing some recommendations from staff about where we can cut to get this park moving forward. • Leslie Archer asked for clarification on the nature of the four sport courts. • Grace Silva-Santella asked about seating capacity of the amphitheater and how it compares to other’s like the Forest Theatre in Carmel
Council discussed potential area for Asian garden, costs of only installing inclusive park, bidding in phases or all in one, parking, Phase II after Preston Park ballfields completed, cleaning and maintenance of playground equipment, Phase I schematics.
b. Adopting Resolution No. 2025-149, updating the Below Market Rate (BMR) Program Administrative Policies and Procedures.
Public Comments:
• Joseph Lowart, Trumark Homes spoke about the city’s BMR policies and made suggestions regarding gift of funds and allowing more downpayments for purchasers under this program.
Council discussion on annual recertification compliance, longer deed restrictions, allowance of room rentals, seller’s profit margin, possible annual review of city’s BMR Policies and Procedures.
DELGADO/BIALA: THAT WE ADOPT THE RESOLUTION BEFORE US AND REQUEST THAT STAFF COME BACK IN FEBRUARY 2026 AND ANNUALLY
THEREAFTER, WITH A REPORT LISTING NUMBER OF MARINA BMR UNITS,
THOSE FOR RENT, FOR OWNERSHIP AND THE NUMBER OF SUPPORTIVE
UNITS, THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL UNITS, AND THE NUMBER OF MERSEY BEDS WITHIN MARINA; AND THAT SOMETIME IN 2026 ON A THIN
AGENDA NIGHT THAT, STAFF PREPARE A REVIEW TO BE DISCUSSED OF BMR POLICY AND PROCEDURES. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
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c. Adopting Resolution No. 2025-150, receive a presentation from the County Housing Program Manager regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and to provide specific direction regarding the projects that will be funded within the City of Marina in the next three years; and direct the City Manager to execute all agreements, including necessary Subrecipient Agreements with the County of Monterey to implement said projects; and d etermine these actions are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
Public Comments: None received
Council discussion on Chambers ADA restrooms, why some cities are not included as recipients for grant funds, what structure has the higher ADA compliance risk, the Chambers or Vince DiMaggio,
MCADAMS/MCCARTHY: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -150, DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY SUBRECIPIENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY TO IMPLEMENT TWO
PROJECTS. (1) ADA IMPROVEMENTS AT VINCE DIMAGGIO PARK BETWEEN 212,000 TO $225,000; AND (2) THE COMMUNITY CENTER APPLIANCE UPGRADES BETWEEN $211,000 AND 225,000; AND DETERMINED THAT THESE ACTIONS ARE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061, B3 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES. 5-0-0-0 Motion Passes
d. Receive a presentation on further information and research regarding potential ballot measures for the November 2026 general election.
Public Comments: None received
Council discussion steps and timelines to place ballot measures on the November 2026 general election, vote needed for U tility Users Tax (UUT) 50% plus 1 and GO Bonds require two -thirds vote, signature needed on citizen initiatives, outcome of placing two measures (citizens sponsored and city sponsored) on ballot, UUT advisory measure, Bond measure, preparing ballot arguments and rebuttals, measure sunset dates.
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 10:50 PM
Bruce C. Delgado, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anita Sharp, Deputy City Clerk