Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
and Remote Location:
4 Feeder Dam Rd.
South Glens Falls, New York
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to [email protected] until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.
Remote via ZoomGov Webinar:
o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://montereyorg.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used.
o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (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 o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF) 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).
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular City Council meetings, there are two 15-minute public comment periods, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Speakers may only comment during one session.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
d. Closed session items – 15 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Mayor will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the City Council. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may, with the legislative body’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker. 11/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
2 TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this City Council meeting will include teleconference participation by Mayor Williamson from the remote location listed above, which shall be accessible to the public pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.3.
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOTE PARTICIPATION REQUEST
The Council may approve Emergency Circumstances Remote Participation Requests pursuant to Gov. Code sec. 54953(f)(2)(A).
1. Approve Councilmember Garcia's Emergency Circumstances Remote Participation Request (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Artcile 5, Section 15601)
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
2. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
3. November 7, 2023 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $258,310.00 to Coastal Paving & Excavating, Inc., for the Citywide Curb Ramp Project, Phase 7 (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP***
Ordinances
An ordinance is a law adopted by the City Council and codified in the City Code. Through the adoption of an ordinance, the City may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other laws not in conflict with state or federal law. An ordinance generally becomes effective 30 days after approval at a second reading. 11/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
3 5. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City Zoning Ordinance to Authorize and Regulate a Limited Number and Type of Cannabis Businesses and Rezone Multiple Parcels to Include a Cannabis Business Overlay District; Exempt from CEQA per Public Resources Code Section 21083.3 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
6. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 581 Larkin Street from R-3-6 to R-3-6-H-2 as a City Historic Resource and Authorize a Mills Act Contract (Property Tax Savings Program for Historic Structures) (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
7. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Amend Monterey City Code section 19-103, the Schedule of Fees and Services Charges, to Fully Recover the Cost of Administering the Cannabis Business Ordinance and Rental Inventory Ordinance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become effective immediately upon adoption.
8. Approve the Implementation of a Service Fee Policy for Credit/Debit Card Service Fees on Certain Eligible Transactions (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Award a Contract for Budget Software and Implementation Services to OpenGov, Inc. (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Appropriate Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds to the Police Department Budget to Support the Homeless Navigator Position (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Authorize an Agreement with Monterey Signs to Provide Event-Driven Printing and Signage Services at the Monterey Conference Center as a Preferred Provider, Effective December 1, 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Amend Resolution 23-067, Changing the Position Control List by Adding One (1) FullTime Facility Attendant and Removing One (1) Regular Part-Time Facility Attendant in the Monterey Conference Center (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 on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
13. Adopt a Cash Incentive, and Amend and Restate Resolution 23-068, the FY 23/24 Salary Schedule, to Increase the Top Step of the Salary Schedule, for Specified Engineering Positions in the Public Works Department that are Difficult to Attract and Retain (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Continued from November 7, 2023 11/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
4 14. Report on Federal, State, and Non-Profit Grant Opportunities (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) *** The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.
RECESS
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
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Any person who did not offer a general public comment in the afternoon session may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATIONS (EVE)
15. Receive a Presentation from Monterey-Salinas Transit (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 on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
16. Provide Direction to the Monterey Police Department (MPD) Staff about Whether to Procure and Use Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology, Fixed and Mobile (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on their activities. In addition, Councilmember or the City Council may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section 54954.2(a)(3).)
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager may make a brief report on their activities or a brief announcement. They may also ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and study sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
11/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
5 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.
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