Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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.
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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. 2/6/2024 4:00:00 PM
2 ***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. 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)
2. Recognize February 2024 as Black History Month (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. January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
4. January 24, 2024 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
5. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $617,460.00 to All County Flooring for Replace Flooring Project at Ord Military Community (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR, Part 651, Section II(g )(1), CEQA Not a Project) ***IGSA*** 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.
6. Authorize Two (2) New Forty-Nine Feet (49') Long by Fifteen Feet (15') Wide Boats and Revise the New Horizon Dimensions to Forty-Eight Feet (48’) Long by Fifteen Feet (15’) Wide at 66 Fisherman's Wharf (Discovery Charters, Inc.) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15061 (b)(3))
7. Implement a Customer Financial Assistance Program for Sewer Treatment Billing (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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3 8. 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) -- Continued from January 16, 2024
9. Award Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Civil Engineering Services Each with a Not-To-Exceed Limit of $500,000.00, for Projects with the City of Monterey to: (1) Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; (2) BKF Engineers; (3) Whitson & Associates, Inc.; (4) Harris & Associates, Inc.; and (5) Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. ***CIP/NCIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Authorize Agreement with GoTo Technologies USA, Inc. in the Amount of $506,403.28 for the Purchase of Voice Communications Equipment and Services (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Appropriation of $10,000 from Unassigned Fund Balance to the Monterey County Business Council, Inc. (MCBC) Towards a Local Match Contribution to Establish a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Satellite Office in Monterey (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Authorize Use of Live Scan Technology to Assist the City of Monterey in Implementing Its Cannabis Business Regulatory Permit Regulations (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Agenda Item to be Added Upon 2/3 Vote - Need for Immediate Action that Came to Attention of the City After Agenda was Posted (Government Code section 54954.2(b)(2))
13. Adopt a Resolution Ratifying the City Manager’s Proclamation of a Local Emergency Related to the February 2024 Storms (Order 24-001) (Exempt from CEQA Per Article 18, Section 15269.c)
Other
14. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint Kathie Buaya and Gabriel Sanders to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
*** 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
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4 *** 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
PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
15. Provide Guidance Concerning 2024/25 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Objectives and Priorities ***NCIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
16. Receive an Update on Cannabis Application Process, Review Cannabis Industry Revenue and Crime Trends, and Consider a 180 Day Pause on Processing Storefront Retailer: Type 10A (adult-use) and/or Type 10M (medicinal) Cannabis Business Permit Applications (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, 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
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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