MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
Absent: None
City Staff
Present:
City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, Finance Director, Public Works Director, City Clerk, Acting City Engineer, Principal Planner, Associate Planner
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
City Clerk Klein called the roll with the full Council present as highlighted above. She explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually.
The Council and attendees sang "Happy Birthday" to City staff and AMP staff with birthdays the week of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Presented proclamation to the American Red Cross Central California Chapter Mayor Williamson read the proclamation declaring March 2023 American Red Cross Month.
John Cromwell, on behalf of the Central Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, made a brief verbal presentation highlighting recent disaster work done by the local chapter. Mayor Williamson remarked positively about the recent decision to allow blood donations by gay men in monogamous relationships.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Demetrius Kastros, Steve Lightfoot, Ryan Heron on behalf of LiUNA 792/General Employees of Monterey, Eleazar Munoz, and Shay Balesteri.
CONSENT ITEMS
The Council requested to pull Item 4 for a presentation. Public comment on the Consent Items was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the CONSENT ITEMS except Item 4:
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2 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Approval of Minutes
2. February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved
3. February 23, 2023 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,446,085.00 to Precision Grade Inc., for the Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase 7 (35C1552) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP***
Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 23-022 C.S.
Public Works Director Renny gave a brief verbal report together with Acting City Engineer Harty.
Public comment was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-022 C.S. to Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,446,085.00 to Precision Grade Inc., for the Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase 7 (35C1552) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP***:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Ordinances
5. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Administrative Provisions of the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance that do not Require Voter Approval (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Passed ordinance to print
Resolutions
6. Resolution of Intention to Modify the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID) Management District Plan (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-023 C.S.
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3 7. Amend Resolution 22-086, the FY 22/23 Position Control List by Adding One (1) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Senior Facility Attendant Position and Removing One (1) Vacant FTE Facility Attendant Position (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-024 C.S.
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Amend and Restate Resolution 22-077, Master Fee Schedule to Adjust Fees for each of the Following Departments: Community Development, Parks and Recreation, City Clerk, Library, Police Department, Finance Department, Public Works Department, Parking Division, and Harbor Division (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Recommended for Continuance to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Action: Continued to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Public comment was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the following vote, the City Council continued the matter to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
9. Authorize a Contract with Community Human Services to Pass Through $2.5 Million in State Funding for the Shuman HeartHouse, a Future Emergency Homeless Shelter Located at 600 East Franklin Street (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-025 C.S.
Community Development Director Cole gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from: Robin McCrae, of Community Human Services, who expressed gratitude to those who made the shelter project possible and spoke of remaining financial needs; and Tammy Jennings, in praise of Community Human Services and the City for their work to make the shelter a reality.
The Council discussed the matter. Successful additions to the number of shelter beds were highlighted, and the need was stressed for additional beds. On question about the mechanics of the pass-through funding from the State, Community Development Director Cole stated she would check with her State contacts and report back to the Council at a future date. The Council made remarks in celebration of the opportunity to house more people in need, and the need to continue to look for further solutions.
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4 On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-025 C.S. to Authorize a Contract with Community Human Services to Pass Through $2.5 in State Funding for the Shuman HeartHouse, a Future Emergency Homeless Shelter Located at 600 East Franklin Street:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECESS
The Council recessed at 4:57 p.m.
RECONVENE
The Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garcia led the Pledge.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Steven Lucas, George Riley, Lorna Moffat, Richard Ruccello, and Esther Malkin.
PUBLIC HEARING (EVE)
10. Adopt the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-026 C.S.
Associate Planner Buggert gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions together with Community Development Director Cole and Public Works Director Renny.
Public comment was received from: Therese Pipes, Mike Brassfield, Wendy Brickman, Esther Malkin, Richard Ruccello, and Robert Yoha, who all spoke in favor of the gap closure project, with numerous speakers citing safety; and Lorna Moffat, who expressed concern about planned tree removal associated with the project.
The Council spoke in support of the project and thanked the public for doing the same.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-026 C.S. to Adopt the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program:
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5 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
11. Resolution Adopting Proposed Draft Findings and Declaring an Intent to Overrule the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission’s Consistency Determination for the Draft Ordinance Amending Monterey City Code Section 38-112.6 “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” and Amending Section 38-11 “Definitions” (Statutorily Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.) and Directing That Notice Be Provided to the Commission and the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-027 C.S.
Principal Planner Roveri gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from Mike Brassfield, who encouraged the Council to support the staff recommendation.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-027 C.S. Adopting Proposed Draft Findings and Declaring an Intent to Overrule the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission’s Consistency Determination for the Draft Ordinance Amending Monterey City Code Section 38-112.6 “Accessory Dwelling Units:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Smith expressed thanks to Monterey residents who have come forward at recent meetings to share their thoughts with the Council.
Mayor Williamson spoke about new and old business coming to the Council and said that he looks forward to the next few months.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar said that the upcoming Navy Chanters concert is almost sold out. He shared that the League of California Cities awarded the City an award for its adaptive traffic control system. He said that a housing survey is currently out to residents and that the City seeks responses.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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6 Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Tyller Williamson
City Clerk Mayor