Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St.,
Monterey, California
and Zoom Teleconference
Cámara del Ayuntamiento
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
y teleconferencia por Zoom
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Agenda del Ayuntamiento
Reunión Ordinaria del
Ayuntamiento
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Martes, 6 de diciembre de 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
City Council
Clyde Roberson, Mayor
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember
City Manager
Hans Uslar
Ayuntamiento
Clyde Roberson, alcalde
Alan Haffa, concejal
Ed Smith, concejal
Administrador Municipal
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:
o In-person (location listed above), with masks required for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.
Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):
Join on a computer or smartphone: https://montereyorg.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.
Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #
If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #
To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute. Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions.
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).
AVISO IMPORTANTE: De conformidad con la sección 54953(e)(1)(A) y (C) del código de gobierno de California y con la resolución del ayuntamiento de Monterey por la que se autoriza la participación virtual en las reuniones públicas dada la pandemia de COVID-19, las reuniones del ayuntamiento de Monterey y de sus juntas, comisiones y comités se están llevando a cabo con un formato híbrido que proporciona una participación tanto presencial como virtual (electrónica) con el fin de promover el distanciamiento social y proteger la salud y la seguridad de los asistentes.
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2 Detalles para la participación del público en esta reunión del ayuntamiento:
ANTES DE ESTA REUNIÓN, Los miembros del público pueden enviar comentarios a [email protected] hasta media hora antes del comienzo de la reunión. Estos mensajes no se leerán en voz alta durante la reunión, pero se pondrán a disposición del ayuntamiento y del público en monterey.org/submitted-comments y en la oficina del administrador municipal en 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 durante el horario de trabajo. Todos los comentarios recibidos pasan a formar parte del acta. DURANTE ESTA REUNIÓN, los miembros del público pueden asistir y participar:
o En persona (lugar indicado anteriormente), con mascarillas requeridas para todos, independientemente del estado de vacunación, excepto los menores de dos años o los que tengan una condición médica que impida el uso de una mascarilla.
En línea a través de ZoomGov seminario web en directo (sin retraso):
Únase desde una computadora o un teléfono inteligente:
https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333
O únase por teléfono: Marque el 833-568-8864 (gratuito), el 669-254- 5252 (Campbell, California) o el 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). Si un número no funciona, pruebe con otro
Introduzca el número de identificación del seminario web: 160 772 9333 #
Si se le pide que introduzca un número de identificación de participante, presione #
Para “levantar la mano” marque*9. Una vez que se le pida, marque *6 para silenciar.
¿Necesita más ayuda o busca orientación para hacer comentarios públicos? Lea instrucciones para la reunión ZoomGov.
o Esta reunión también se transmitirá en vivo para ver sólo en youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 segundos de retraso) y en Comcast, canal 25 (hasta 90 segundos de retraso).
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL - 2020-2022 CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Former Councilmember Dan Albert (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Recognition of Mayor Clyde Roberson (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
ELECTION CERTIFICATION AND COUNCIL INSTALLATION
3. Adopt a Resolution Reciting the Results of the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Municipal Election and Installing Newly Elected Officers (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
ROLL CALL - 2022-2024 CITY COUNCIL
12/6/2022 4:00:00 PM
3 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: For regular meetings with an afternoon and evening session, Public Comments are taken during both sessions. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not both.
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.
4. Appoint Alan Haffa as Vice-Mayor for 2023 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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. *** Agenda de la sesión nocturna ***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
No se iniciará ningún debate sobre un nuevo punto después de las 10:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
5. November 16, 2022 (Not a Project Under CEQA per 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."
6. Authorize Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the Period December 17, 2022 through January 5, 2023 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)
12/6/2022 4:00:00 PM
4 7. Authorize Amendment to the Agreement with Trinity Source Group, Inc. for Remediation of Groundwater Contamination at 951 Del Monte Avenue to Increase the Contract Amount from $996,195 to $1,056,160 ***CIP*** (Mitigated Negative Declaration Adopted)
8. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and Authorize an Increase of FY23 Revenue and Appropriation of $25,000 in Grant Reimbursement Funds to the Urban Stormwater Diversion Project in the Capital Projects Fund ***CIP*** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
9. Request Appropriation of $26,266.82 in Donated Funds to the 2022-2023 Library Trust Fund Budget, Accept and Appropriate $30,000 in Grant Funds from the Community Foundation for Monterey County to the 2022-23 Museum Trust Fund Budget for the Walking the Path of History in the 21st Century Project (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Ratify $33,504.42 Payment to National Auto Fleet Group for the Purchase of Four (4) 2023 Ford Police SUV Interceptors in Addition to the $209,442.36 Payment Authorized in Resolution 22-066 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Designate the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Finance Director as Agents for the City of Monterey to Act on Behalf of the City for the Purpose of Obtaining Financial Disaster Assistance (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Amend Resolution 22-135 to Include the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant Project in the Capital Improvement Program Budget and Authorize an Increase in FY23 Revenue and an Appropriation of $177,952 in Grant Reimbursement Funds to the Project in the Capital Projects Fund ***CIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
13. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Monterey Peninsula Foundation; Amend Resolution 22-135 to Include the Sollecito Ballpark Improvements Project and Authorize an Increase in FY23 Revenue and an Appropriation of $100,000 in Grant Funds to the Sollecito Ballpark Improvements Project in the Capital Projects Fund ***CIP*** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
*** 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.
14. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Quarterly Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
12/6/2022 4:00:00 PM
5 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: For regular meetings with an afternoon and evening session, Public Comments are taken during both sessions. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not both.
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.
AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
Las AUDIENCIAS PÚBLICAS se celebran para recibir los comentarios del público sobre ciertos temas que están pendientes de la acción del ayuntamiento. Se le invita a ofrecer sus comentarios después de ser reconocido por el alcalde. El ayuntamiento puede limitar el tiempo asignado a cada orador. AVISO SOBRE SUS DERECHOS LEGALES:
Si usted impugna la decisión de zonificación, planificación o uso de la tierra del ayuntamiento en un tribunal, puede estar limitado a plantear sólo las cuestiones que usted u otra persona planteó en la audiencia pública sobre el asunto, o en la correspondencia escrita entregada a la ciudad en el momento de la audiencia pública o antes de su cierre. (sección 65009(b) del código de gobierno)
15. Review Qualified Applications Received and Provide Direction to Staff on the Process to Fill Current At-Large Short-Term City Council Seat Vacancy (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) / Revisar las solicitudes calificadas recibidas, y proporcionar instrucciones al personal sobre el proceso de cubrir la vacante actual de un puesto a corto plazo en el ayuntamiento (no es un proyecto bajo la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California, (CEQA, por sus siglas en inglés) según el artículo 20, sección 15378 y el artículo 5, sección 15061 del reglamento general)
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.
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." 12/6/2022 4:00:00 PM
6 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.
City Council Meetings are cable cast live and recorded for replay on Monterey's Government Access Channel 25 by Access Media Productions (AMP).
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35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communicationrelated assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device.
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