Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
4:00 PM – 6:00 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.
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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. 1/16/2024 4:00:00 PM
2 ***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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
1. December 5, 2023 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
2. December 15, 2023 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
3. Award a Job Order Contract for Elevator/Escalator Maintenance and Repair for Intergovernmental Support Agreement Projects in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 to Kone, Inc. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1).); Categorical Excluded (CX) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations 32 CFR 651, Appendix B, CX(e)(1), CEQA Not a Project) *** IGSA ***
4. Award a Job Order Contract for Elevator/Escalator Maintenance and Repairs for City Projects in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 to Kone, Inc. (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***CIP/NCIP***
5. Award Professional Services Agreement to Schaaf & Wheeler, Consulting Civil Engineers in the Amount of $377,470 for Stormwater Diversion-To-Sewer Infrastructure Projects Design Services in the City of Monterey ***CIP *** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
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.
6. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 38 of the City of Monterey Code Related to Visitor Accommodation Facility Parking Standards (38-36A), Off-Street Parking and Loading Spaces (38-115), Offstreet Parking and Loading Standards (38-115) and reduced Parking for Other Uses (38-117) (CEQA: Environmental Impact Report certified)
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3 7. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance - Cannabis Business Ordinance Update (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. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Funding Agreement with the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) to Accept a Grant in the Amount of $500,000, Authorize and Designate a Representative for the Olivier Street Stormwater Diversion Project, and Authorize an Increase of FY24 Revenue in the CIP-State Funding Source Fund and Expenditure Appropriation to the Olivier Street Urban Stormwater Diversion Project (CIP2416) in the Capital Projects Fund ***CIP*** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
9. Award a Job Order Contract for Landscape Maintenance in the Amount of $250,000 to Town & Country Gardening & Landscaping, Inc. (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Award a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $242,500 to Watry Design, Inc. for Building Condition Assessments – Parking Garages ***CIP *** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
11. Award a Professional Services Agreement in the Amount of $249,983.86 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Development of the Local Road Safety Plan ***CIP*** (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Appropriation of $25,000 from Unassigned Fund Balance to the Monterey Peninsula Nanao Friendship Association (MPNFA) (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Other
13. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Council Supporting the Application by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Monterey County 2025 Active Transportation Plan and Level of Traffic Stress Analysis (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint Hans Jannasch to the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
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4 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. All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the CSD or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
15. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Quarterly Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Adjourn to City Council Meeting
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.
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
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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