Council Chamber, 580 Pacific
St., and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
City Council
Clyde Roberson, Mayor
Dan Albert, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
City Manager
Hans Uslar
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both inperson and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and protect the health and safety of attendees.
Details for public participation in this City Council meeting:
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DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate:
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o This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). ***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Annual Member Agency Update from Central Coast Community Energy (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey City Council and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the City Council may do so by addressing the Council during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: City Clerk, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details. NOTE: Public Comments are taken during the afternoon session and continued at the evening session.
Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not both.
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA consists of those items which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or a Councilmember may request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
2. May 3, 2022 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Ordinances
ORDINANCES are legislative acts by the Council, are the most permanent and binding type of Council action as they modify the City Code, and may be replaced only by a subsequent ordinance. An ordinance requires legal advertisement when introduced, and two readings at separate Council meetings. An ordinance is considered "passed to print" when approved for a second reading, and is "passed and adopted" when given final approval by the Council.
3. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance Amending Monterey City Code Chapter 38 Section 38-15 to Establish a Bicycle/Equipment Rentals Use Classification and Section 38- 44 to Add Bicycle/Equipment Rentals as a Principally Permitted Use in the Open Space Zoning District; Applicants Mark Marquez and Joaquin Sullivan; Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5
Resolutions
RESOLUTIONS are passed to express the policy of the Council on certain items or programs, or are passed to direct certain types of administrative action. A resolution may be changed by adoption of a subsequent resolution. Resolutions only require one reading and are approved when "passed and adopted."
4. Authorize Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the Period May 21, 2022 through June 17, 2022 Pursuant to AB361 Ralph M. Brown Act Provisions (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
5. Amend Resolution 20-173 Awarding Contracts for the Purchase of the Adaptive Traffic Control System, Traffic Signal Cabinets and Related Equipment for the Citywide Traffic Signal Adaptive System Project (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
5/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
3 6. Adopt the Annual Reports and Approve Resolutions to Set a Public Hearing Date to Levy the Annual Assessment for the Cannery Row Business Improvement District, the New Monterey Business Improvement District, and the North Fremont Business Improvement District (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Identify the Rehabilitation of Beach Way as the Project to be Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Receive Alvarado Street Maintenance District 85-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Receive Calle Principal Street Maintenance District 00-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Amend Resolution 21-071 Changing the Position Control List by Adding One Overfill Human Resources Director Position in the Human Resources Department and Adding One Overfill Public Works Director Position in the Public Works Department through July 15, 2022. (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Award Professional Services Contract for Independent Audit Services to Eide Bailly, LLP and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement. (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
12. Rescind the 2007 4th of July Lawn Party Vendor Rules and Regulations (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARINGS are held to receive public comment on certain items pending Council action. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may limit the time allocated to each speaker. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the City Council’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the close of the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009(b).)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Economic Incentive Agreement with Lakshmi Hotel Partners Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $550,000 or 2% of the Total Project Cost for Construction of a New 42 Room Hotel to be Located at 2101 North Fremont Street For a Period to not Exceed Seven Years and Presentation of an Economic Development Subsidy Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 Regarding the Proposed Economic Incentive (EIR will be Prepared for the Project)
5/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
4 *** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** RECESS 5:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
No discussion of a new item will be started after 10:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey City Council and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the City Council may do so by addressing the Council during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: City Clerk, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details. NOTE: Public Comments are taken during the afternoon session and continued at the evening session.
Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not both.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATIONS (EVE)
14. Recognize National Public Works Week 2022 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on non-routine issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may limit the time each speaker is allocated.
15. Receive Report and Provide Direction on Negotiations with Selected Affordable Housing Developers for 417 Figueroa Street, 442 Adams Street, 438 Calle Principal, 424 and 450 Madison Street, and 587 and 593 Van Buren Street (Exempt from CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378)
16. Primer on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification or make a brief announcement or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, Council may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any City matter (G.C. 54954.2). 5/17/2022 4:00:00 PM
5 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager may make a brief report on his activities or a brief announcement. He may also ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and study sessions.
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** Council will adjourn to closed session no later than 5:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public have the right to address the City Council on any item on the Agenda, before or during its consideration [G.C. §54954.3(a)]. The Mayor will formally open the floor for public comment on items such as "Public Appearance" and "Public Hearings." Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
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