Council Chamber, 580 Pacific
St., and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 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:
BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to [email protected] until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages will not be read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the Council and public 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. All comments received become part of the record.
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
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 6/21/2022 4:00:00 PM
2 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.
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.
1. 1st Reading of an Omnibus Ordinance to Make Clerical/Technical Updates to the City Code (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. 2nd Reading of Ordinance to Add Monterey City Code Section 22-26.6 to Prohibit Sitting or Lying Down on the Floor Inside Public Restrooms (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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."
3. Authorize Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the Period July 9, 2022 through July 21, 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)
4. Authorize Professional Services Agreements with Michael Baker International Inc. for a Not to Exceed Amount of $200,000, To Provide On-Call Housing Program Consultant Services (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Ratify Payment to Precision Grade, Inc. for the David/Spencer Curb Extensions Project NIP2013 (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***NCIP***
6. Amend and Restate Resolution 22-024, the Master Fee Schedule, to Amend the City Clerk, Harbor, Library/Museums, Parking, and Cemetery Division Fee Schedules (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Adopt Resolution Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to Levying 6/21/2022 4:00:00 PM
3 Assessments and Special Taxes (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Award a Contract in the Amount of $105,654.40 to Ampersand Contract Signing Group for the Wayfinding Sign Fabrication, Phase 2 Project ***CIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate Grant and Bookmobile Reserve Funds and Authorize the Purchase of One (1) 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile in the Amount of $213,721 Through a Contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Appropriate $27,000.00 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Ending Balance Account to the Aeneas Bridge Restoration Project Account (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31) ***NCIP***
11. Appropriate $10,000 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Ending Balance Account to the Fishermen’s Flats Traffic Calming Plan Project Account (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6) ***NCIP***
12. Appropriate $118,000 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Ending Balance Account to the Pearl/Figueroa Street Intersection Project Account (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***NCIP***
13. Repeal Resolutions 14,037; 14,038; and 14,056 Effective June 30, 2022 and Terminate Revenue Sharing with the City of Pacific Grove for 300 David Avenue Monterey Effective July 1, 2022 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Repeal Resolutions 82-4 and 82-5 Effective June 30, 2022 and Terminate Revenue Sharing with the City of Pacific Grove for 902 Lighthouse Ave Monterey Effective July 1, 2022 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
15. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 353 Camino El Estero; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Monica Lal (Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
16. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: Approximately 256 Square Feet Located in the Wharf II Warehouse; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Robbie Torrise (Robbie's Ocean Fresh Seafood, Inc.); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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4 17. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 700 Cannery Row; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Mike Zimmerman (Cannery Row Company); Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Extension (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
18. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 720 Cannery Row; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Mike Zimmerman (Cannery Row Company); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Extension (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
19. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint Justin Ono to the Parks and Recreation Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
Adjourn to Ocean View Community Services District Meeting: Consent Agenda This is a separate legal body of the City that oversees the operations of the Ocean View Community Services District desalinization plant. 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 CSD Board Member may request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.
20. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Quarterly Report (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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.
21. 1st Reading - Amend Chapter 19 of the Monterey City Code (Licenses, Fees, and Charges) to Prohibit the Sale and/or Distribution of all Flavored Tobacco Products (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
22. Adopt Automated License Plate Recognition Policy for Use in Parking Operations (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** Council will adjourn to closed session no later than 5:00 p.m.
RECESS 5:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
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5 *** 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
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.
23. Adopt the FY2022/23 Operating Budget (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
24. Calling a General Municipal Election for November 8, 2022 and Proposing a General Business License Tax on Commercial Cannabis Activity (Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Pub. Resources Code 21065, CEQA Guidelines 15378(b)(4), 15061(b)(3) and Pub. Resources Code 21080, subd. (b)(8); CEQA Guidelines 15273(a)(4).)
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).
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 City Council Meeting
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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6 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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