Council Chamber, 580 Pacific
St., and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
City Council
Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Kim Barber, Councilmember, District 1
Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember, District 2
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.
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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 ***
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize City Employees for Milestone Anniversaries and Retirements in 4th Quarter 2022 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12/20/2022 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: 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.
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 / Aprobación de Actas
2. December 6, 2022 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) / Aprobación de Actas - 6 de diciembre de 2022 Reunión del Consejo Municipal de Monterey (no se trata de un proyecto sujeto a la CEQA según el artículo 20, sección 15378 y según la regla general, artículo 5, sección 15061)
3. December 12, 2022 (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) / Aprobación de Actas - 12 de diciembre de 2022 Reunión del Consejo Municipal de Monterey (no se trata de un proyecto sujeto a la CEQA según el artículo 20, sección 15378 y según la regla general, artículo 5, sección 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."
4. Authorize Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the Period January 6, 2023 through January 19, 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)
5. Amend Resolution 22-020 to Approve an Amendment to the Construction Contract with Precision Grade, Inc. for the Citywide Road Rehabilitation Project, Phase 3, by Increasing the Contract Amount from $1,125,103.50 to $1,150,103.50 ***Measure S*** (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
6. Approve Removal of the South Crosswalk on Lighthouse Avenue at Prescott Avenue (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
7. Approve the Annual Report for the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID) under the Property and Business Improvement District law of 1994 as Prepared by the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau Committee for 12/20/2022 4:00:00 PM
3 Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Authorize an Agreement with Amilia Technologies USA, Inc. for the Purchase of Cloud Hosted Recreation Software and Professional Services (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Approve the FY 2022/23 Salary Schedule for Temporary / Seasonal Part-Time Classifications (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter Agreement to the Memorandum of Understanding with Police Lieutenants’ Management Association for a 2% Increase to Base Salaries Effective November 16, 2022. (Not A Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Authorize the Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $18,600 to Supplement the Budget for the Laguna Grande Regional Park Trail Maintenance Strategy and Environmental Review from the Planning Office Professional Services Budget and Amend the Contract and Issue Payment to BFS Upon Completion of the Work (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Loan with MidPen Housing, Sign Deed Documents to Secure the Loan and Guarantee a Loan Obligation ($56,754) for an Affordable Housing Project at 587 and 593 Van Buren Street and 424 and 450 Madison Street (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6) Other
13. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 285 Figueroa Street (Monterey Beach Station); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Cheryl Cox and Debbie Young (Cox & Young Ventures, LLC); Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
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.
14. Appoint 2023 Representatives to Outside Agencies and City Committees (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
15. Measure P and S (Special Sales Tax) Annual Report on Conformity with Requirement that Expenditures be used Exclusively for the Rehabilitation, Repair, and Improvement of City Streets, Sidewalks, and Strom Drains and Disabled 12/20/2022 4:00:00 PM
4 Access Improvements (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
*** 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: 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.
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.
16. Adopt a Resolution Declaring the City of Monterey’s Intention to Renew the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID), to Levy an Assessment on Lodging Businesses Within Such District; and Fixing the Time and Place of a Public Hearing Thereon and Giving Notice Thereof; and Adopt a Resolution Requesting Consent of the County of Monterey and cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Pacific Grove, Salinas, Sand City, Seaside, and Soledad to Renew the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID); and Adopt a Resolution Adopting Procedural Guidelines for the Formation of Property and Business Improvement Districts Under the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (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). 12/20/2022 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.
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.
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