Agenda packet — Monterey City Council, February 20, 2024

Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St.

Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting

AMENDED
Tuesday, February 20, 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
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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.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE: Pursuant to the Levine Act (Govt. Code section 84308), any party to a permit, license, contract, or other entitlement before the Council is 2/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
2 required to disclose on the record any contribution, including aggregated contributions, of more than $250 made by the party or the party's agents within the preceding 12 months to any City official. Participants and agents are requested to make this disclosure as well. The disclosure must include the name of the party, participant, or agent, and any other person making the contribution; the name of the recipient, the amount of the contribution, and the date the contribution was made.
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER

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. February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts

2. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $494,500 to TYMAN Construction, Inc. for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023-2024 (Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration)
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.

3. Award a Contract in the Amount of $609,610 to SDI Presence, LLC for Advisory and Project Management Services for Enterprise Resource Planning System Selection and Implementation (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

4. Amending and Restating Resolution 23-140, The Master Fee Schedule, to update the City Clerk’s Office, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Museums, Police Department, Public Works Department, Parking Division, and Harbor Division Fee Schedule (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
3 5. Authorize the Finance Director to Appropriate a Total of $76,000 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Contingency Account to Two Previously Approved NCIP Projects ***NCIP*** (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

6. Order Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Alvarado Street Maintenance District No. 85-1 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

7. Order Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Calle Principal Maintenance District No. 00-1 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

8. Approve Letter to California Coastal Commission Supporting the Re-Issuance of the Coastal Development Permit for the Cannery Row Plaza Project (Ocean View Plaza Project ) Located at 457, 465, 470, 484, 565 and 570 Cannery Row (Not A Project Under CEQA)

9. Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and Appoint the City Manager as the City’s Representative to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Board of Directors (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

10. Amend the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Activities Plan to Reallocate Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Funding to Predevelopment Costs for Affordable Rental Housing and Authorize the City Manager to Increase the Secured Loan to MidPen Housing by $53,844.05 and Sign Loan and Deed Documents (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

11. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles, and Appropriate up to an Additional $4,400 in Bookmobile Reserve Funds towards the Purchase Price of the Library’s 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile(Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)

12. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association (MFCOA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Other

13. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint John Sovereign 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 ***

PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
2/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
4 14. Provide Direction on Potential Charter Amendments for November 2024 Election (Not a Project Under CEQA 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

PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.

15. Provide Feedback to Staff on Areas of Focus for the 2024 City Staff Work Program (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. Members of the public who submit written public comment on an agenda item may be subject to the Levine Act 2/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
5 which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $250 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.

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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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, Human Resources Director, Public Works Director, City Clerk, Property Manager, Lieutenant, Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer, Police Lieutenant, Assistant Director of Information Resources, Fitness Manager, Engineering Assistant, Parks Operations Manager, Deputy Human Resources Manager, Interim Fire Chief, Recreation Manager, Senior Engineer, General Services Superintendent, Management Analyst (City Manager), Police Sergeant, Division Chief (1), Fire Captains (5), Fire Engineers (4), Firefighters (5) ***Afternoon Session Agenda ***

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. City Clerk Klein called the roll with the Council present as indicated above.

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) Action: Presented proclamations and recognized Airman First Class Clara Hendrickson (U.S. Air Force), Sergeant Jason Kashuba (U. S. Marine Corps), Sergeant Christian Moctezuma-Berrios (U.S. Army)
Mayor Williamson presented proclamations to Airman First Class Clara Hendrickson (U.S. Air Force) and Sergeant Christian Moctezuma-Berrios (U.S. Army), who each made brief remarks.

Sergeant Jason Kashuba (U. S. Marine Corps) was not present but was recognized. Public comment was not received.

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) Action: Recognized February 2024 as Black History Month Mayor Williamson presented the proclamation. Public comment was not received.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from Steve Lightfoot, Dylan George of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), and Robin Domiter.

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 1.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 1, Packet Page 6 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
2 CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Williamson stated that Item 8 had been pulled. The Council requested to pull Item 12.

City Manager Uslar stated that Item 9 was requested by staff to be continued to March 5, 2024.

Public comment on the Consent Agenda was received from Esther Malkin, who spoke in favor of Kathie Buaya's appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Item 14).

The Council commented briefly on Item 11, thanking staff for bringing it forward and saying it was a good initiative.

On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the CONSENT AGENDA except Items 8 and 12, and continued Item 9 to March 5, 2024:

3. January 16, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved

4. January 24, 2024 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

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***
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-008 C.S.

Resolutions

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))
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-009 C.S.

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) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-010 C.S.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 2, Packet Page 7 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
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 Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 24-011 C.S.

City Manager Uslar made a brief verbal presentation. Public comment was not received.

On a motion by Councilmember Barber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-011 C.S. to award a Job Order Contract for Landscape Maintenance in the Amount of $250,000 to Town & Country Gardening Landscaping, Inc:

AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)

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) KimleyHorn 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) Action: Continued to March 5, 2024

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) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-012 C.S.

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) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-013 C.S.

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) Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 24-014 C.S.

Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira made a brief verbal presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions together with City Attorney Davi.

Public comment was not received.

The Council discussed the matter. It was stated that anyone who is involved in a cannabis business who participates in the business in any fashion, including subcontractors, should be Live Scanned, with none excluded.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 3, Packet Page 8 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
4 On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-014 C.S. to Authorize Use of Live Scan Technology to Assist the City of Monterey in Implementing Its Cannabis Business Regulatory Permit Regulations:

AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
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) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-015 C.S.

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)
Action: Appointed Kathie Buaya and Gabriel Sanders to the Parks and Recreation Commission with both terms ending June 30, 2028
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** Public comment on the Closed Session was not received. The Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:41 p.m.

RECESS
The Council recessed at 5:34 p.m.

RECONVENE
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
The Council reconvened at 7:07 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garcia led the Pledge.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from Tom Rowley, Nancy Soule, John Sovereign, Dave Caneer, Bruce Zanetta, Lorna Moffat, Richard Ruccello, and Esther Malkin.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 4, Packet Page 9 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
5 PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)

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) Action: Provided guidance
City Manager Uslar gave a verbal introduction to the matter. Senior Engineer Paulding, who gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. During the beginning of the presentation, Mayor Williamson left the Chamber at 7:37 p.m. and returned at 7:39 p.m.

Senior Engineer Paulding explained the staff recommendation that the Council prioritize for NCIP funding projects to address public health, safety, and essential facilities, including currently needed renovations to Fire Stations 12 and 13 and Hilltop Park Center, and a perpetual financial commitment to undergrounding utilities.

Based on the number of individuals wishing to speak, Mayor Williamson allocated two minutes per speaker. Public comment was received from: Rick Heuer, of NCIP Committee, who raised questions about priorities and the origin of the unallocated funds; Jayme Fields, of NCIP Committee, who said that the NCIP Committee had funded City projects many times and would continue to do so; Marta Kraftzeck, who said that Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association (MVNA) supported respecting the independent autonomy of NCIP and establishing a funding source for a long-term commitment to undergrounding; Susan Nine, Tom Reeves, Tammy Jennings of NCIP Committee, and Chinyere Ogbonna of NCIP Committee, who expressed concerns about the process that had been used to bring forward the projects suggested by staff, versus the longstanding NCIP process for project submittal; Pat Venza and Jean Rasch, who suggested that the residents' undergrounding committee should be incorporated into an official City committee; Richard Ruccello of NCIP Committee, and Esther Malkin, who asked about maintenance of City infrastructure and why the discussed facilities were in such poor condition; Jeana Jett, Hans Jannasch, Ray Meyers, Bruce Zanetta, Bill Clancy, and Nancy Soule, who spoke in favor of prioritizing the funding of undergrounding utilities; Ross Pounds, of Monterey Fire Fighter Association (MFFA), and Phillip Bezouska, who urged the Council to prioritize funding renovations to Fire Stations 12 and 13; John Sovereign, who said that imagination was needed; Tom Rowley, who said that the usual NCIP process worked and that undergrounding should be funded outside of NCIP; and Eric Palmer, who spoke about the impacts of climate change and in favor of funding projects with a balance between neighborhood and critical infrastructure needs.

The Council discussed the matter. Concern was expressed about the process that had been used to bring forward the item to the Council, stating it had created dissent and that the traditional NCIP process should be followed. On the other hand, it was expressed that this agenda item did not represent anyone trying to circumvent the usual NCIP process but was rather setting an opportunity to give the NCIP Committee things to think about as they undertake their standard process. It was stated that the Council needed to have a bigger conversation about the NCIP.

Regarding the fire stations, it was stressed that the City’s fire personnel deserved a safer environment and that their stations were in need of renovation. The question was posed: why did the City allow its facilities to get to this point in the first place? It was stated that the Council needed to receive a report card on all facilities.

Regarding the Hilltop Park Center, it was asked whether the work could be done in phases, and whether the center's use was being fully maximized. It was suggested that a tour of the center Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 5, Packet Page 10 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
6 could help to see the issues. It was expressed that the fact that the neighborhood association was bringing forward an NCIP project for Hilltop was encouraging.

Regarding undergrounding, it was stated that the dollar amounts proposed for perpetual funding did not add up sufficiently to address the actual cost of undergrounding the City's utilities, but that there was an opportunity to work with residents to figure out a better proposition. It was discussed that the Council could consider designating the community-based undergrounding committee as a City committee. It was stated that it was time to start putting seed money into and prioritizing undergrounding, and that grants could help to fund the process. It was stressed that valid legitimate concerns, such as issues caused by climate change and worsening storms, could be solved by focusing on undergrounding utilities.

Regarding NCIP funding and project status, it was stated that the City Manager should return to the Council to do a deeper dive into valuable unfinished projects to which funds had already been dedicated. It was requested to receive a presentation on NCIP project status and available funds.

Council recessed at 9:09 p.m. and reconvened at 9:17 p.m.

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) Action: Denied staff recommendation (3-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith voting no) City Manager Uslar, Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira, and Police Chief Hober gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions.

Based on the number of individuals wishing to speak, Mayor Williamson allocated two minutes per speaker. Public comment was received from: Kevin Dayton, who said that pulling the program would be disrespectful to the businesses who applied; Eric Palmer, who said that there did not seem to be a compelling public safety concern to override the will of Monterey voters, Council, and survey respondents; Anthony Gonzales, who stressed that Proposition 64 and Measure J had shown that Monterey residents wanted legal access to cannabis in their city and that the revised revenue would still be helpful; Rick Heuer, who said that cannabis crime would continue; Rick Aldinger, who supported a pause, stating that inviting another layer of crime to the community seemed ill-advised; Perla Silva, cannabis retail applicant, who agreed crime was a concern and said she supported the pause if it meant implementing regulations that would help the community stay safe; Tom Rowley, who supported a pause from the aspect of Monterey's reputation, and said that at the time the vote in favor of the cannabis program was taken the data on cannabis crime looked different; Mitchell Sawhney, who supported a pause and asked for increased police funding and guidance for business owners; Esther Malkin, who stated that neighbors would not want cannabis-related crime on North Fremont Street; Joey Esinpoza, who urged moving forward without the pause and said more information was needed about the crimes referenced by staff; and Marc Kelley, who urged Council to listen to their Police Chief when he came forward with a serious concern.

The Council discussed the matter.

It was stated that the request made by City staff had been reasonable, and that 180 days would allow staff and the Police Department to reengage and determine how best to move forward with the policy given the additional information about cannabis retail-related crime. It was stressed that security was crucial in every business and it was imperative to get it right. It was Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 6, Packet Page 11 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
7 stated that a 120 day pause could be supported while 180 days would not, because 120 days would not stalemate the retail cannabis applicants for as long.

In disagreement with the staff recommendation, concern was expressed about the businesses that had put work into their submitted applications and created business plans and investments, and that as a result of a pause they could walk away and decide Monterey was not a serious partner. Regarding the crimes referenced by staff, it was stated that every business carried a certain amount of risk and that it would be important to consider and investigate where the crimes where happening and what other crime trends were present in the areas. It was stated that the report given seemed to cherry-pick information in order to create fear. It was stated that the picture presented to the Council of the cannabis-related crimes had not been complete and convincing enough to conclude there was a serious threat. It was stressed that the conversation about cannabis was not new and that the Council had been discussing it for four years. It was stated that not much would be able to change in 180 days and that the City needed to move forward with the plan. If adopting other security measures and/or policy initiatives would help, it was stated the Council would be open to this. It was noted that these cannabis retail locations could serve a group of Monterey residents who may be battling terminal and serious illnesses.

The point was made that City staff had spent a lot of time and energy engaging in dialogue around this topic. It was stressed that the cannabis taxes would be helpful to the City and diversify its revenues. It was agreed that weak criminal penalties were an issue but stated that there seemed to be dialogue happening at the State level and optimism that there would be changes.

The Council held a discussion around whether questioning staff's having brought the item forward to Council indicated a lack of trust in the City staff.

A motion was introduced by Councilmember Smith, and seconded by Councilmember Barber, to direct staff to implement a 120 day pause on processing storefront retailer: type 10a (adultuse) and/or type 10m (medicinal) cannabis business permit applications.

On a substitute motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the following vote, the City Council denied the staff recommendation:

AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Williamson
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Smith
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)

COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Haffa said that he hoped Council would write a letter to the Coastal Commission in support of Bob Faulis' Cannery Row project, and stated that a ballot measure addressing the Tarpey Flats property issues should be agendized for discussion.

Councilmember Smith said that AT&T had a successful Pro-Am tournament with many volunteers. He announced an upcoming Wharf Association meeting and said that Sustainability Coordinator Terrasas would give a talk at the Cannery Row Rotary club.

Mayor Williamson reported from Monterey One Water that a consulting contract was awarded for California-American Water to use outfall from a future desalination plant. He said that the Pure Water Monterey expansion project was moving along and was scheduled to be completed by August 2025.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 7, Packet Page 12 City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
8 CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar announced that the City's Marina Parking Lot project had won a Transportation Excellence Award from the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC).

He encouraged residents to attend Rental Assistance Program drop-in sessions. He shared numerous upcoming dates: a second town hall meeting regarding Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) held by the Police Department; the deadline for NCIP project nominations; the State of City address; the Library's Chocolate and Wine benefit event; budget priority listening sessions; a kickoff event for the Old Capitol Site Master Plan; and a budget survey.

ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 10:52 p.m. in honor of former City employee Bill Reichmuth.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
cs1. Conference with Agency Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for Labor Negotiations; Agency Negotiators: Brette Neal, Gina Russo; Employee Organizations: General Employees of Monterey (GEM), Management Employees' Association (MEA), Monterey Police Association (MPA), Police Lieutenants' Management Association (PLMA), Monterey Fire Fighters' Association (MFFA), Monterey Fire Chief Officers' Association (MFCOA), Monterey Executive Management Employees' Association (MEMEA) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, the Council gave confidential direction to labor negotiators
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Tyller Williamson
City Clerk Mayor
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 1., Item Page 8, Packet Page 13 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Andrea Renny, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Maximilian Rieser, Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $494,500 to TYMAN Construction, Inc. for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023-2024 (Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023- 2024 (30c1354), and granting the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Accepting all responsive, responsible bids;

3. Awarding a Construction Contract for the Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, TYMAN Construction, Inc., in the amount of $494,500.00;

4. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of information required by the project plans and specifications; and,

5. Authorizing staff to expend up to an additional 15% for unforeseen construction contingencies for timely completion of the project.

VALUE DRIVERS:

In collaboration with our community partners, work to improve the quality of life of all of our community members by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing equitable access to affordable housing; and maintaining a safe environment.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This action is consistent with the City Council’s strategic initiative of quality of life to maintaining a safe environment for the Municipal Wharf No. 2. This action is in accordance with Chapter 28- Purchasing of the City Code, which requires Public Works project contract awards exceeding $150,000 to be approved by City Council.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Two (2) bids were received and opened by the Finance Director’s designee on February 6, 2024 as follows:

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 2.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 1, Packet Page 14 Bidder Total Bid
TYMAN Construction, Inc. $494,500.00
The Don Chapin Company, Inc $751,750.00
Basis of award for this project is based on the Total Bid.

Total Project Construction Estimate:

Total Bid $494,500.00
Construction Contingency, 15% $74,175.00
Total Project Construction Estimate (This Authorization) $568,675.00 Construction Management (City Staff & Indirect Cost) $74,175.00 Estimated Cost to Complete the Project $642,850.00
Available Funding Sources:
30C1354 $286,341.05
CIP2415 $2,481,319.71
Total Available Funding: $2,767,660.76
As of February 6, 2024, sufficient funding is available to complete the project.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Monterey City Council on January 21, 2020 (Resolution No. 20-009 C.S.). A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15072; a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) circulated for public review for the required 30-day public review period, from April 24, 2019 to May 27, 2019 (CEQA Section 15073), during which all related documents were made available at the Monterey City Hall Planning Office and on the City's website (State Clearinghouse Number 2019049147). The IS/MND identifies that the project could result in potentially significant environmental impacts associated with biological resources, cultural resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, and tribal cultural resources; mitigation measures have been required that will reduce the potential impacts to a less-than-significant level. No comment letters were received during the public review period, but two comment letters were received after its conclusions: 1. California Coastal Commission on June 14, 2019, and 2. California Department of Fish and Wildlife on July 5, 2019. The letters provided comments regarding public access, duration and time of construction activities, sensitive biological resources, and water quality, to which response letters were provided.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

Council could choose not to award the construction contract for the Project; however, this is not recommended as the Project is sufficiently funded and implements necessary repairs critical to the Wharf 2.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 2, Packet Page 15 DISCUSSION:

Built in 1926, Municipal Wharf 2 serves as a base for Monterey’s fishing industry as well as a tourist destination and local fishing spot. The structure is substantially timber. In 1965, asphalt (approx. 3 inches) was placed directly on 3x12 timber deck boards. Asphalt is a flexible pavement surface and serves to protect the timber elements from direct loading and moisture; it typically has a 20-year design life span which can be prolonged with maintenance such as crack seal and slurry seal. However, asphalt maintenance on the wharf is complicated by the association with the timber deck. The work to repair failed areas typically requires two separate contractor specialties, one to repair the timber and one to repair the asphalt.

The wharf is currently maintained through a programmatic repair program, which prioritizes repairs based on urgencies identified through structural assessments. The damage scale includes the following classifications: minor, moderate, major, and severe.

In 2017, COWI North America performed a structural assessment of Wharf 2. Multiple areas of the asphalt were identified to have major damage. However, the timber deck boards were determined to be in satisfactory condition. The City’s first cycle of programmatic repairs in 2021- 22 successfully repaired various sub-structural elements of both wharves but did not extend to the deck.

On the night of August 30, 2023, a localized failure (hole) of the decking was identified. The Harbor Division and Streets Division staff immediately mitigated the situation utilizing a steel plate to span over the hole to good conditioned sub-structural members (known as stringers). It was noted by staff that the asphalt area surrounding the point of failure was in poor condition and had previously placed steel plates in the vicinity. The localized failure and generally poor condition of the asphalt is an indication that asphalt surface is no longer protecting the timber deck from moisture. However, the top of the deck cannot be visually inspected until the top asphalt layer is removed, and visual inspection from under the wharf only observe the bottom of the deck. The actual conditions of the timber deck are unknown and can only be verified after the asphalt top layer is removed. The scope and limits of the project may change during construction once staff can visually inspect the timber deck and assess the extent of repairs necessary.

Staff worked to expedite the identified area for repairs while concurrently seeking preconstruction authorization from the California Coastal Commission, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and State of California Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board. The City’s On-Call contractor was identified as an appropriate mechanism for the repairs; however, the cost exceeded the purchasing policy. Formal plans and specifications were compiled, and pre-construction authorization for the work was received from the jurisdictional agencies in September 2023.

COWI North America is currently performing a structural assessment of Wharf 2 and is expected to complete the work by the end of March 2024. Further, in a separate effort, COWI staff are developing a memorandum on long-term improvement options for the deck of Wharf 2.

Therefore, Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Approving the plans and specifications for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023- 2024 (30c1354), and granting the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 3, Packet Page 16 to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Accepting all responsive, responsible bids;

3. Awarding a Construction Contract for the Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, TYMAN Construction, Inc., in the amount of $494,500.00;

4. Authorizing the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of information required by the project plans and specifications; and,

5. Authorizing staff to expend up to an additional 15% for unforeseen construction contingencies for timely completion of the project.

MR/pl
Attachment: 1. Resolution
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 4, Packet Page 17 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $494,500 TO TYMAN CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE MUNICIPAL WHARF 2 DECK REPAIRS 2023-2024 WHEREAS, on the 6th day of February 2024, at 2:00 p.m. the City of Monterey Finance Director’s designee received two (2) electronic bids through the City’s e-Procurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement, for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023-2024 (30c1354) (“Project”);
WHEREAS, TYMAN Construction, Inc. and The Don Chapin Company, Inc. submitted responsive, responsible bids for the Project;
WHEREAS, the basis of award for the project was the Total Base Bid; WHEREAS, Tyman Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive, responsible bid in the amount of $494,500.00;
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in account 30C1354 to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted by the Monterey City Council on January 21, 2020 (Resolution No. 20-009 C.S.). A Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was posted according to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15072; a Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) circulated for public review for the required 30-day public review period, from April 24, 2019 to May 27, 2019 (CEQA Section 15073), during which all related documents were made available at the Monterey City Hall Planning Office and on the City's website (State Clearinghouse Number 2019049147). The IS/MND identifies that the project could result in potentially significant environmental impacts associated with biological resources, cultural resources, hydrology and water quality, noise, and tribal cultural resources; mitigation measures have been required that will reduce the potential impacts to a less-than-significant level. No comment letters were received during the public review period, but two comment letters were received after its conclusions: 1. California Coastal Commission on June 14, 2019, and 2. California Department of Fish and Wildlife on July 5, 2019. The letters provided comments regarding public access, duration and time of construction activities, sensitive biological resources, and water quality, to which response letters were provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby

1. Approves the plans and specifications for the Municipal Wharf 2 Deck Repairs 2023- 2024 (30c1354), and grant the Public Works Director, or their designee, the authority to approve all amendments and addenda thereto as necessitated by conditions in the field;

2. Accepts all responsive, responsible bids;
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 5, Packet Page 18 2 3. Awards a Construction Contract for the Total Bid to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, TYMAN Construction, Inc., in the amount of $494,500.00

4. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the contract upon the receipt of the information required by the Project plans and specifications; and,

5. Authorizes staff to expend up to an additional 15% for unforeseen construction contingencies for timely completion of the project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 2., Item Page 6, Packet Page 19 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Rafaela T. King, Finance Director
Prepared By: Kyle Olsen, Finance Analyst
SUBJECT: Award a Contract in the Amount of $609,610 to SDI Presence, LLC for Advisory and Project Management Services for Enterprise Resource Planning System Selection and Implementation (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council:

1. Adopt a Resolution to award a contract for Advisory and Project Management Services for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Selection and Implementation to SDI Presence, LLC.

2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with SDI Presence, LLC for Advisory and Project Management Services for ERP System Selection and Implementation.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources through sound economic vitality effort, streamlining operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal transparency, and community partnerships.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This project is consistent with the Finance Department’s long-term aspirations to better streamline and manage the City’s resources.

The choice of SDI Presence as a vendor is consistent with the existing practice of working with highly qualified and talented firms to enable City departments to be successful in achieving their respective missions.

This action is also consistent with policy requiring Council approval of agreements exceeding $75,000.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

Funding for this activity was included in the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget in the Information Services Division Equipment Outlay Account (710-030-0340-0000-4505). For the remainder of FY 2023-24 the City will incur a cost of $71,050 and FY 2024-25 the City will incur an additional cost of $28,560. In total, the City will pay $99,610 for the selection phase of the project and up to $510,000 for the implementation phase.

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 3.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 1, Packet Page 20 Assistance for the selection phase of the project will be billed at $200 per hour for a project manager, $225 per hour for a delivery executive, and $185 per hour for project consultants with an estimated total cost of $99,610.

Assistance for the implementation phase of the project will be billed at $200 per hour for a project manager and $225 per hour for a delivery executive with a not to exceed cost of $510,000 over two years.

If it is agreed by both parties to enter into the implementation phase of the agreement, services will be billed as they are used.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

City Council could choose not to award this contract to SDI Presence, LLC and direct City Staff to conduct the ERP Selection and Implementation independently. However, due to the complexities of this project, this action is not recommended.

DISCUSSION:

Since 1991, the City of Monterey has utilized the Tyler Eden (hereafter referred to as Eden) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Eden provides the city with financial, human resources, and payroll functions. Additionally, Eden serves as the source of record for historical financial information and employment history. Eden communicates with many City application systems such as IntelliTime, Simpler Report Systems, Infor Hansen, NeoGov, OnBase, Brightly Energy Manager, and Microsoft365. Eden is at the center of the City’s day-to-day operations and is critical to the City’s success in everything from financial reporting to onboarding staff.

While the system has been a steady partner for the City, the Eden system is entering its sunset phase and the parent company of Eden, Tyler Systems, has informed cities that they will no longer support Eden beyond 2027. For this reason, the City must replace Eden before the product is sunset – a process that will likely take the City of Monterey several years to complete.

Given the importance of an ERP system to City operations, City staff elected to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit vendors to support the City in the identification, review, and eventual selection of a new ERP system. The work between the vendor and the City will be carried out through four primary phases:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 2, Packet Page 21  Phase I: Needs Assessment/Gap Analysis
 Phase II: Preparation of RFP for new ERP System
 Phase III: ERP Selection Process
 Phase IV: Facilitate Foundation of Implementation Process A secondary phase identified below as Phase V may be needed to oversee the implementation of the system. Vendors were asked to cost this phase separately as the determination to the extent for the need of this service will not be known until the completion of phase four.  Phase V: Oversight of Implementation Process
Following the release of the RFP in the fall of 2023, the City received a total of 10 responses and initiated a thorough review process which was carried out in three stages by the Finance Team’s Review Committee1
:
 Stage I: Paper Review Panel2
 Stage II: Interviews of Top Four Candidates
 Stage III: Reference Checks
Through this process, SDI Presence emerged as the top vendor of choice to work with for the City of Monterey. Since 1996, SDI Presence has worked with more than 200 public sector agencies to plan, procure, implement, and operate technology. SDI Presence is based in California and the selection committee was impressed by the SDI Presence team and the breadth of experience which they will bring to the project. The SDI Presence team has extensive experience in the state of California and has worked with many municipalities on technology and ERP projects throughout the state. Some of these cities include:
 City of Ontario
 City of San Ramon
 City of Rancho Cucamonga
 City of Fresno
 City of Merced
A more extensive list of the cities which SDI Presence has worked with was provided in their response to the RFP.

Additionally, SDI Presence impressed the committee by highlighting their experience in change management. They provided several compelling examples of times in which they have supported organizations through challenging situations in which the team encountered significant resistance to new technology and processes. Additionally, the SDI Presence team has experience with the challenges of data integration and reporting throughout the implementation process and was ready to come up with solutions that would work specifically for the City of Monterey. They also highlighted the need for increased staffing and cross1 The review committee consisted of the following members: Finance Director, Assistant Finance Director, Finance Managers, Finance Analyst, and the City’s Chief Information Officer. 2 The paper panel reviewed proposals against the criteria established in the RFP.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 3, Packet Page 22 training in order to implement an ERP system successfully. The Finance Team has been preparing for both eventualities by budgeting and working with the Information Services Division and Human Resources.

KRO
Attachments: 1. Resolution
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 4, Packet Page 23 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23
AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $609,610 TO SDI PRESENCE, LLC FOR

ADVISORY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE RESOURCE

PLANNING SYSTEM SELECTION AND IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey has used the Tyler Eden Enterprise Resource Planning system since 1991;
WHEREAS, a City’s Enterprise Resource Planning system is a critical piece of technology within City government and is likely to be in use for many years; WHEREAS, Tyler Systems, the company which owns the Eden Enterprise Resource Planning System, has informed the City of Monterey that the Eden platform has entered its sunsetting phase, and will no longer be supported by 2027; WHEREAS, the City of Monterey has identified SDI Presence as the top vendor to support the City of Monterey in the identification, selection, and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning system;
WHEREAS, The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines”), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability. and;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that the City Council hereby:

1. Awards a contract for Advisory and Project Management Services for ERP System Selection and Implementation to SDI Presence, LLC;

2. Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $99,610 with SDI Presence, LLC for ERP System Selection:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 5, Packet Page 24 2 3. Authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $510,000 with SDI Presence, LLC for ERP System Implementation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 3., Item Page 6, Packet Page 25 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Rafaela T. King, Finance Director
Kyle R. Olsen, Finance Analyst
SUBJECT: Amending and Restating Resolution 23-140, The Master Fee Schedule, to update the City Clerk’s Office, Community Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Museums, Police Department, Public Works Department, Parking Division, and Harbor Division Fee Schedule (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt a resolution to Amend and Restate Resolution 23-140, the Master Fee Schedule, to update fees in certain departments effective July 1, 2024. Attached draft City Council resolution, if adopted, will amend the fee schedule for Administrative Services (City Clerk’s Office and Finance Department), Community Development, Library and Museums, Parks and Recreation, Police Department, and Public Works Department.

VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

Proposition 26 applies only to fees that are “imposed” by government. Determining whether a charge is “imposed” turns on the nature of the service and other factors, such as: whether the charge is in connection with a service that the city is statutorily obligated to provide; whether the charge is in connection with a service for which the city is the exclusive provider within its service territory; whether the charge is in connection with a service, product, or opportunity the city provides in competition with other, particularly private enterprises; or whether the charge is established by voluntary negotiations. (League of Cal. Cities, Proposition 26 and 218 Implementation Guide (2021), at p. 58.)
For fees that are subject to Proposition 26, the City bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the fee is not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable cost of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity. (Cal. Const., Art. XIII C §1, subd. (e); League of Cal. Cities, Proposition 26 and 218 Implementation Guide (2021).) This means that all revenue sources are taxes requiring voting approval unless an exception applies.

There are seven enumerated exceptions.

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 4.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 1, Packet Page 26 It is good fiscal and budget policy to regularly review the City’s fee schedules to ensure that the fees charged to citizens are in alignment with the cost of services provided to the citizens of Monterey.

This action is also consistent with the City policy and practice to recover costs reasonably borne to provide regulations, products, or services as set forth in Section 19-102. “Cost reasonably borne” include direct and indirect costs, including but not limited to maintenance, contracted services, salaries and supplies.

This is also consistent with the Council policy that the Parks and Recreation Commission review existing fees and recommend adjustments to the City Council for approval and implementation.

Most fees were not examined for adjustment and remain unchanged. They are included in the Master Fee Schedule for administrative purposes only (i.e., to maintain the Master Fee Schedule as a consolidated document) but are not considered part of the public hearing process.

Certain fees also were not examined as they will be adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The action would update the City’s Master Fee Schedule as seen in Exhibit A. Implications and considerations to City Departments are presented per department in the discussion section.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The Council could choose not to approve these fees; however, staff does not recommend this alternative. Allocating direct and indirect costs of providing services incurred by the City is a Government Finance Office Association (GFOA) best practice. Reviewing these costs on an annual basis is a prudent fiscal policy. Additionally, this review provides the opportunity to develop new fees for the city as appropriate due to changes in law or other requirements.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 2, Packet Page 27 DISCUSSION:

Administrative Services
It is recommended that the following fees be added, to avoid taxpayers subsidizing costs associated with individual requestors’ public records requests:
 Flash Drive or other electronic drive (at exact cost) for providing records, and  Postage and packaging (at exact cost) for providing records by mail or other shipping method.

Police Department
The Police Department has determined that the fee schedule needs to be adjusted to recover the full costs reasonably borne for providing City services. Recommended fee changes take into consideration hourly staffing costs to provide these department services. Fee increases are primarily attributable to salary increases, indirect costs, and a more comprehensive accounting of actual services associated with the fee. The calculations are based on ‘Costs Reasonably Borne’ as defined in City Code Article 4, Section 19-102. Fee increases of note:
 Vehicle Equipment Inspection Fee: This service includes inspecting the repair, preparing a receipt, certifying the correction on the citation, and counseling the violator if the repair is not completed to standards set in the California Vehicle Code. It was last updated in 2018 when it increased from $10.00 to $16.00. The proposed fee of $34 reflects the FY24 fully burdened cost for the average time spent providing this service.  Fingerprints Inked Card: This service is charged to cover the fully burdened personnel costs related to rolling inked card fingerprint images. The fee was last adjusted in 2011 with Council Resolution 11-006. The proposed fee of $45 reflects the FY 24 fully burdened cost for the average time spent providing this service.  Massage Establishment Permits: City Code section 7-3.03 requires every owner of a massage establishment to pay 100% of the costs for massage permitting activities. Every owner who is not a California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) certified massage professional is fingerprinted for a criminal background history. Owners of massage establishments who are CAMTC certified massage professionals are not required to be fingerprinted and are charged a lesser fee; however, all massage owners (CAMTC and non-CAMTC certified) are required to complete an application annually and pay the required permit fees. The fees include live scan service costs (for non-CAMTC certified owners) and all other costs (including salary and benefits) incurred by the Police Department. The Massage Establishment Permit fee was last amended in 2018 with Resolution 18-051. The proposed fees for CAMT Certified and Non-CAMTC Certified establishments, $259 and $351, respectively, reflect the FY 24 fully burdened cost for providing this service.  Vehicle Releases: This fee is charged to the registered owner of a vehicle towed by the City of Monterey for an expired vehicle registration and/or driving with a suspended license. The vehicle release requires Sergeant authorization and must meet State requirements. Fees were last revised in 2015 with Resolution 15-215. The proposed fee of $300 reflects the FY 24 full burdened cost for providing this service.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 3, Packet Page 28 Public Works Department
Parking Rate Increase in Coastal Zone
In January 2023, the City retained Dixon Resources Unlimited to conduct a comprehensive Coastal Zone Parking Operation Study. As a result of the study, the City provided the Coastal Commission a memo dated September 27, 2023 that provided a history of the City’s paid parking program, comparable cities rate analysis, parking program revenue reinvestments and alternatives for access.(Attachment 4.) The memo also included a proposed rate increase, which does not exceed the threshold outlined by the Coastal Commission of 25 percent or more in any given year or 50 percent or more on a cumulative basis over any three consecutive year period.

In October 2023, Phase 2 of the Waterfront Area Improvement project was completed.

Completion of Phase 2 of the project integrated the Marina Lot with Phase 1 improvements of the project for improved traffic flow, pedestrian safety, ease of exit and consistent customer experience throughout the lot with pay stations.

Staff proposes a phased rate increase to the Master Fee Schedule for parking rates in the Waterfront and Cannery Row locations within the Coastal Zone in the following locations:

Waterfront Lot 1, Depot Lot, East Depot Lot, Municipal Wharf II, Monterey Bay Lot 7, Breakwater Lot, San Carlos Beach Park Lot, Lot 21, Cannery Row Zone 1 metered parking and Cannery Row Garage. The first year of the phased rate increases would begin Fiscal Year 24/25 and continue through FY 27/28. If approved by Council, parking rates in the Coastal Zone would be established for the City through FY 2027. A full breakdown of fees can be seen in Exhibit B.

Sports Center Parking Lot
For patrons of the Sports Center, a discounted validation program was introduced that offered 3-hours of parking in the Downtown Garages for $1.00 for those who wished to stay longer than the 2-hour time limit allowed in the Sports Center Lot.

Seasonal Transient Rates for Monterey Harbor
Over the past six years, Monterey Marina rates have become the low-price leader in the Monterey Bay area when compared to Santa Cruz Harbor or Moss Landing Harbor. Currently, the City is the only harbor of the three that offers a discount from November to February on transient berthing rates. At present, the City of Monterey charges $0.88 per foot per night from March to November and $0.80 per foot per night, from November to February. Santa Cruz and Moss landing charge $1.50 ($42 minimum) and $1.25 ($10 minimum) per foot per night respectively. This Master Fee Schedule recommends eliminating the seasonal rates for transient berthing rates, bring the City’s Harbor Fees closer it’s competitors in Santa Cruz and Moss Landing.

Parks and Recreation & Cemetery
Parks and Recreation is increasing multiple fees in FY25. Many fees are automatically increased annually with a CPI adjustment in order to achieve cost recovery efficiently and reduce the need to manually adjust fees in future years. All other proposed fee adjustments have been reviewed independently to account for the cost of providing the service, enrollment, and surveys of fees for similar services offered in other communities. Increasing Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 4, Packet Page 29 fees in Parks and Recreation helps the City operate safe, clean, and modern facilities for residents, members, program participants, and the public at large.

For most fees, there is a resident rate and a non-resident rate. The non-resident rate takes into account the fact that Monterey residents contribute to the City’s General Fund through a percentage of their property tax contributions (either directly as property owners, or indirectly as renters). It is common for public agencies offering parks and recreation services to charge residents less for program and service fees than non-residents, and that has been the case for the City of Monterey. Also, the City policy, established in Resolution 92-061, has been to subsidize Monterey Sports Center operations by 25% and recover from customers 75%. The proposed increases would support the cost recovery goals established for the City policy.

Parks and Recreation fees that are in connection with the use of City property including sports fields and parks, community centers, the Sports Center, and Veteran’s Memorial Park are not a tax. Fees for campground space at Veteran’s Memorial Park and for entering the Monterey Sports Center can be classified as admissions fees for the entrance to or use of government property and therefore are not subject to the reasonable cost of providing services limitation required for other fees. Fees are not imposed on program and class registrations as there are meaningful private market options for lessons, classes, and other programs and participation in the programs and services is voluntary. Like many other fees in the Department, Cemetery fees are not charges imposed exclusively from local government. Cemetery fees are charges imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the City for providing the service or product. and the City is not the exclusive provider.

Library and Museums
The removal of fees for Pacific Biological Laboratories (public use) is recommended, as this charge is outdated. The space is no longer bookable for private rental from the public due to lack of ADA accessibility. The Library & Museums staff and volunteers currently operate private and public tours of the building and have an accessible virtual tour, the updated Master Fee Schedule clarifies the fees for private tours of the Pacific Biological Laboratories, Colton Hall Museum, and Presidio of Monterey Museum.

The department recommends adding guidelines to allow the Library & Museums Director to set the cost for Museum programs, tours, events, and services to recoup operating costs for the division. The guidelines below are consistent with guidelines provided to Parks and Recreation:

1. The Library and Museums Director is authorized to set fees for Museum activities, programs and services, subject to the following standards:
a. Museum programs and services shall benefit both the participant and the community due to their educational and cultural value.
b. Museum services require facilities, supplies, equipment, and/or considerable staff planning and supervision specific to the program and therefore, it is appropriate to charge a fee for these programs and services. Some examples include, but are not limited to instructional programs, special events, and educational tours. c. Fees will not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of providing the program, class, or service.
d. Fees will remain affordable to allow access to community members, especially youth and seniors; and
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 5, Packet Page 30 e. Contractually taught class fees will be set based on availability of instructor, instructor costs, as these programs follow city purchasing policy.

2. The Library and Museums Director may approve promotional pricing for Museum activities, programs, and services, subject to the following standards:
a. The fee reduction must be intended to promote Museum programs and facilities; b. The fee reduction shall not reduce fees by more than 25%; c. The fee reduction is publicized and open to all; and d. The fee reduction is limited in duration.

Community Development
Community Development proposes to remove the Lease Administration Fee from the fee schedule and incorporate it into future lease agreements. It is common for this type of fee to be collected as allowed under each specific lease agreement.

Further Discussion
The City relies on several key indicators in order to adjust its fees for inflation. Primarily, this is in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Fees impacted by the CPI are marked with a footnote in Exhibit A – Master Fee Schedule.

Except as noted in the fee schedule, fees shall be administratively adjusted annually on July 1st based on the CPI for San Francisco Area (San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose) April addition and rounded to the nearest fifty cent ($0.50).

Per City of Monterey City Council Resolution 23-139, payments made to certain departments in the City of Monterey using a credit/debit card will include a service fee of 2.9%. This includes payments to Building, Cemetery, Finance, Fire, Harbor/Marina, Monterey Conference Center, Community Development, Planning, and the Police Department. Payments may be made in cash/check in person without a Service Fee. Service Fees are non-refundable. Fees subject to this Service Fee are marked with a footnote in the Master Fee Schedule.

KRO/RTK
Attachments: 1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A – Master Fee Schedule

3. Exhibit B – Coastal Zone Phased Rate Increases

4. Memo to the Coastal Commission
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 6, Packet Page 31 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23
AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION 23-149, THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE, TO UPDATE THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, PARKS AND

RECREATION, LIBRARY AND MUSEUMS, POLICE DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT, PARKING DIVISION, AND HARBOR DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 14-132 to establish a Master Fee Schedule, which has been amended and restated in Resolutions 15-215, 21-127, 22-024, 22- 077, 23-036, and 23-149;
WHEREAS, the City Code calls for a full analysis of costs reasonably borne not less than every five years. Staff conduct cost of services studies to review and calculate the City’s expenditures linked to a particular activity to determine the fee amount and cost recovery level.

Therefore, from time to time, the Master Fee Schedule has been amended to reflect changes or adjustments to fees as necessary to recover costs pursuant to that policy; WHEREAS, this resolution amends only the Community Development Department, Parks and Recreation Department, City Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Harbor Division, Public Works Department, Parking Division, and Library and Museums Department fee schedules; it does not alter any other fees previously adopted by the City Council and those are restated along with the amended fees in Exhibit A to this Resolution; WHEREAS, the City provides a variety of services to the public which benefit the entire community, individuals, or businesses. For certain services such as regulatory fees or recreational activities, the City recovers partially or fully the cost of providing these services, which would have been otherwise paid from the General Fund; WHEREAS, where required by law, the amount of the new or increased fees and charges is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable cost of the governmental activity, and the manner in which those costs are allocated to the payer’s burden on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity;
WHEREAS, certain fees in the fee schedule are for government services provided directly to the payor that are not provide to those not charged. Where required by law, the amount of these fees do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of providing the services.

Consequently, pursuant to California Constitution, Art. XIII C, Section 1(e)(2), such fees are not a tax; WHEREAS, Propositions 13, 218, and 26 have placed both substantive and procedural limits on cities’ ability to impose fees and charges. Collectively these constitutional amendments provide safeguards against taxes being imposed without a vote of the people; and WHEREAS, Proposition 26 contains a requirement that the local government “bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that a levy, charge, or other exaction is Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 7, Packet Page 32 2 not a tax, that the amount is no more than necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burdens on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity.” (California Constitution, Article XIII C, Section 1); WHEREAS, fees charged for rental of the City Council Chambers are not imposed as the City is not statutorily obligated to rent its facilities. To the extent the fees could be considered to be imposed, the fees for the City Council Chambers rental, Veteran’s Park Campground fees, and Sports Center entry fees are for the use of government property and are therefore not subject to the reasonable cost of providing services limitation required for other fees. In other words, these fees are either not subject to or are exempt from Proposition 26 and are based on market value;
WHEREAS, Community Development Department ministerial review fees, Historic Preservation Fees, and advance deposits for other permit application processing are not a tax because the service is provided directly to the payor, it is not provided to those not charged, and the fee does not exceed the reasonable costs of providing the service. This fee is also exempt from Prop. 26 because it is a charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to the City for issuing permits;
WHEREAS Parks and Recreation fees that are in connection with the use of City property are not a tax. Fees are not imposed on program and class fees as there are meaningful private market options, and participation in the programs and services is voluntary; WHEREAS, the data indicating the amount of the cost, or estimated cost, required to provide the service for which the fee or service charge is levied was made available to the public for inspection upon request at least 10 days before the adoption of this resolution; WHEREAS, the intent of the City Council in adopting this Resolution is to incorporate the amended and revised fees and charges for various City services in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Citywide Fee Schedule and that all other fees and charges appearing therein shall continue in effect and shall not be deemed to have been repealed or readopted by this Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that that the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings, along with the agenda report and data (Fee Study), of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY it hereby amends and restates Resolution 23-140, the City Master Fee Schedule, attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit A. The increased fees shall be effective July 1, 2024. Exhibit A will be administratively amended to add CPI increases that take effect prior to and on July 1, 2024.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that in the event of any challenge to any increased or new fee adopted herein, Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 8, Packet Page 33 3 including any challenge pursuant to Cal. Constitution, Article XIIIC, the formerly adopted fee shall then be in effect unless and until the challenged fee becomes effective.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 9, Packet Page 34 Master Fee Schedule*
Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Administrative Services
Community Development ‐ Permits & Inspections
Community Development ‐ Planning
Community Development & Public Works ‐ General
Community Development ‐ Cannabis
Library
Monterey Conference Center
Museums & Cultural Arts
Parking
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation ‐ Cemetery
Public Safety ‐ Fire
Public Safety ‐ Police
Public Works ‐ Harbor & Marina
Public Works ‐ Sewer
Updated February 5, 2024
*Per City of Monterey City Council Resolution 23‐139, payments made to certain City of Monterey departments using a credit/debit card will include a service fee of 2.9%. This includes payments to Building, Cemetery, Finance, Fire, Harbor/Marina, Monterey Conference Center, Community Development, Planning, and the Police Department. Payments may be made by cash/check in person without a Service Fee. Service Fees are non‐refundable.

Bid Protest & Bidder Responsibility Appeals Fees

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 10, Packet Page 35 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
General
Agenda and Minutes Mailing Service, Per Year 1 $42.50
Agenda Packet Subscription Service ‐
Council, Planning Commission,
Arch. Review Committee, Per Year1 $226.50
Agenda Packet Subscription Service ‐
All other Boards and Commissions, Per Year1 $60 per year Certification of Documents $1.00 per document
Notary Service (per signature) IAW GC 8211 ‐ $15.00
Transparency Reproduction $1.50 each
Fax Service ‐ Send $4 first page, $3 each add'l page
Fax Service ‐ Receive $2 first page, $1 each add'l page CD/DVD/Flash or other drive for providing records Exact cost of disk or device Postage and packaging for shipping records Exact cost
Publication of optional Candidate Statement in the
Voter Guide
100% of the amount determined by the
Monterey County Elections Department, to
be paid by an advance deposit of the
estimated total, and to be trued up following
the County’s issuance of the actual cost
following the election.

Deposit for Filing a Notice of Intent to Circulate
Initiative Petition $200
Going‐out‐of‐business or Fire Sale Permit ‐
initial application (up to 30 days) $25
Going‐out‐of‐business or Fire Sale Permit ‐
First Renewal (30 to 60 days) $50
Going‐out‐of‐business or Fire Sale Permit ‐
Second (final) Renewal (60 to 90 days) $10 per day
Duplicate Business License Fee $5
Returned check Processing $25
PW Engineering Maps and Documents $3 per square foot
Zoning Ordinance, General Plan, EIRs, Budgets $20
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 11, Packet Page 36 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES*
Photocopying Services ‐ Conference Center $.25 per page Photocopying Services ‐ Public Works $.18 per page (11x17) Photocopying or Printing Services ‐
All others including Public Records $.10 per page (8.5x11) Ryan Ranch Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility, 20‐
foot space, per month.1 April CPI
Ryan Ranch Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility, 25‐
foot space, per month.1 April CPI
Ryan Ranch Recreational Vehicle Storage Facility, 30‐
foot space, per month.1 April CPI
Appeals Hearing Board ‐ Appeals Fee $881.61
Disabled Access Appeals Board ‐ Appeals Fee $881.61
Building and Housing Appeals Board ‐ Appeals Fee $881.61 Appeal of Marina Decisions to Council equal to fine asessed by Harbormaster Appeal of East Anchorage Decisions to Council equal to fine asessed by Harbormaster Appeal of Yellow Boat Permits to Council equal to fine asessed by Harbormaster Weed Abatement Fee Appeal to be set by resolution
Tobacco Retail License Fee $297
Monterey City Council Chamber Rental Fees
Council Chamber facility (includes use of furniture,
kitchenette (sink, counter, pod‐style coffee maker),
bathrooms, microphones, connections for laptop
computers, and operation by City staff of audio‐visual
equipment (document camera, projector, and
projection screen)1
$80 per hour (3 hour minimum)
Council Chamber facility ‐ Overtime Rate1
$50 per 15 minutes the Chamber is used past
the reserved time
Television Broadcast cameras and equipment (requires
Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP) personnel be
separately contracted/retained to operate equip) 1
$250 per reservation

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 12, Packet Page 37 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES*
City Support Staff1 $71 per staff member per hour
1 Fees shall be adjusted annually in July based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI increase shall be based on the published CPI for San Francisco Area (San Francisco‐Oakland‐San Jose) April edition and rounded to the nearest fifty cent (0.50) *Subject to 2.9% service fee.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 13, Packet Page 38 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Bid Protest
Purchases of goods, services, public works projects, etc. subject to informal bidding or requests for proposals $100
Public Works Projects subject to formal bidding up to $1 million and formal requests for proposals $250
Public Works Projects over $1 million and less than $5 million $500 Public Works Projects $5 million and over $1,000
Bidder Responsibility Appeals
Purchases of goods, services, public works projects, etc. subject to informal bidding –appeals without a hearing $100
Purchases of goods, services, public works projects, etc. subject to informal bidding ‐ appeals with a hearing $500
Public Works Projects subject to formal bidding up to $1 million and formal requests for proposals – appeals without a hearing $250 Public Works Projects subject to formal bidding up to $1 million and formal requests for proposals – appeals with a hearing $750 Public Works Projects over $1 million and less than $5 million – appeals without a hearing $500
Public Works Projects over $1 million and less than $5 million – appeals with a hearing $1,000
Public Works Projects $5 million and over – appeals without a hearing $1,000 Public Works Projects $5 million and over – appeals with a hearing $1,500 BID PROTEST & BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY APPEALS FEES*
*Subject to 2.9% service fee.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 14, Packet Page 39 P/C‐Bldg Only
Low Range High Range Incrmt Result Extra
$0.00 $4,000 1000 $100.89 $0.00
$4,000.01 $5,000 1000 $105.35 $0.00
$5,000.01 $25,000 1000 $105.35 $22.23
$25,000.01 $50,000 1000 $549.99 $16.05
$50,000.01 $100,000 1000 $951.36 $11.13
$100,000.01 $500,000 1000 $1,507.90 $8.89
$500,000.01 $1,000,000 1000 $5,062.71 $7.56
$1,000,000.01 $99,999,999,999,999 1000 $8,843.33 $5.00
P/C‐ All Work
Low Range High Range Result Extra
$0.00 $2,000 1000 $100.89 $0.00
$2,000.01 $3,000 1000 $110.38 $0.00
$3,000.01 $25,000 1000 $110.38 $31.12
$25,000.01 $50,000 1000 $794.99 $22.46
$50,000.01 $100,000 1000 $1,356.62 $15.55
$100,000.01 $500,000 1000 $2,134.60 $12.46
$500,000.01 $1,000,000 1000 $7,117.18 $10.56
$1,000,000.01 $99,999,999,999,999 1000 $12,398.39 $7.01 Building Permit Fees ‐ Monterey
Bldg Only
Low Range High Range Result Extra
$0.00 $2,000.00 1000 $100.89 $0.00
$2,000.01 $25,000.00 1000 $100.89 $34.21
$25,000.01 $50,000.00 1000 $887.68 $24.70
$50,000.01 $100,000.00 1000 $1,504.66 $17.11
$100,000.01 $500,000.00 1000 $2,359.86 $13.68
$500,000.01 $1,000,000.00 1000 $7,831.93 $11.62
$1,000,000.01 $9,999,999,999.99 1000 $13,637.65 $7.70
Bldg All Work
Low Range High Range Result Extra
$0.00 $1,000.00 1000 $100.89 $0.00
$1,000.01 $2,000.00 1000 $141.26 $0.00
$2,000.01 $25,000.00 1000 $141.26 $47.89
$25,000.01 $50,000.00 1000 $2,105.76 $34.54
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT ‐ PERMITS & INSPECTIONS*
Fee Amount
Fee Amount

DESCRIPTION
Plan Check ‐ Monterey
Fee Amount
FY25 FEE1
Fee Amount

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 15, Packet Page 40 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT ‐ PERMITS & INSPECTIONS*
DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE1
$50,000.01 $100,000.00 1000 $2,105.76 $23.94
$100,000.01 $500,000.00 1000 $3,303.08 $17.17
$500,000.01 $1,000,000.00 1000 $10,966.31 $16.25
$1,000,000.01 $9,999,999,999.99 1000 $19,095.76 $10.78
*Subject to 2.9% service fee.
1 Fee amounts will include CPI adjustments from April 2023 SF CPI.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 16, Packet Page 41 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Architectural Review ‐ ARC Major 1 $4,620.00
Architectural Review ‐ ARC Minor 1 $2,102.50
Architectural Review ‐ Admin Major 1 $1,298.50
Architectural Review ‐ Admin Minor 1 $362.50
Architectural Review ‐ Signs ARC/HPC Review, including Historic Permit 1 $1,607.50 Architectural Review ‐ Signs Minor 1 $412.50
Historical Preservation ‐ Mills Act Request w/rezone 1
** $4,222.58
Historical Preservation ‐ Mills Act Request w/o rezone
1 ** $3,117.51
Historical Preservation ‐ Demolition Review 1 $379.19
Historical Preservation ‐ Historical Permit, major 1** $2,053.62 Historical Preservation ‐ Historical Permit, admin1 ** $536.86 Historical Preservation ‐ Historic Report, review1** $1,018.74 Hisotric Preservation ‐ Historic Survey1** $1,619.93
Conditional Use Permits ‐Planning Commission Major (deposit) $4,000 deposit Preapplication1 $3,000.00
Conditional Use Permits ‐ Planning Commision Minor 1 $2,392.50 Conditional Use Permits ‐ Zoning Administrator 1 $1,012.00 Conditional Use Permits ‐ Temporary 1 $362.50
Variances/Parking Adjustment ‐ Major Planning Commission 1 $1,894.00 Variances/Parking Adjustment ‐ Minor Zoning Administrator 1 $1,012.00 Subdivisions ‐ Tentative Subdivision Map (includes preliminary and final) $6,000 deposit Subdivisions ‐ Covenant of Easement 1 $373.00
Subdivisions ‐ Minor Subdivisions 1 $4,831.50
Subdivisions ‐ Lot Line Adjustment 1 $4,259.00
Subdivisions ‐ Certificate of Compliance 1 $1,534.00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT ‐ PLANNING FEES*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 17, Packet Page 42 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT ‐ PLANNING FEES*
Lot Merger 1 $902.00
Environmental Review ‐ Environmental Impact Report
deposit based on
cost estimate
Environmental Review ‐ Environmental Initial Study
leading to a Negative Declaration $4,000 deposit
Text or Map Admendments ‐
General Plan/Area Plan/Specific Plan/Zoning Ordinance $4,000 deposit Text or Map Admendments ‐ Local Coastal Plan $5,000 deposit Annexation $5,000 deposit
Permits ‐ Food Vending Permit 1 $220.00
Permits ‐ Development Services Sidewalk Vendor Permit 1 $227.00 Permits ‐ Home Occupation Permit 1 $77.00
Zoning Affidavit 1 $362.00
Permits ‐ Permit Extension 1 $1,014.50
Permits ‐ Permit Amendment 2/3 of permit fee
Permits ‐ Special Permits (bingo, pet) 1 $220.00
Permits ‐ Temporary Sign 1 $19.50
Permits ‐ Tree Permit Associated with Development (ARC) 1 $741.50 Permits ‐ Tree Permit Associated with Development (Administrative) 1 $313.50 Concept Review (PC) 1 $1,740.50
Undocumented Dwellings 1 $362.50
Appeals ‐ Of Decisions of Staff, ZA, ARC and
Environmental Determination to the Planning Commission 1 $938.63 Appeals ‐ Of Decisions of Planning Commission to the City Council 1 $1,835.50 SB9 Ministerial Review1 $1,086.47
SB35 Ministerial Review1 $2,131.18
Solar Panel Inspection2 $450.00
Rental Registry Program ‐ Compliance (per unit)3 $50.00 1 Per City Code Sec. 19‐103, Fee includes CPI adjustments, for applicable fees (SF, April). 2 Fees for Solar Panel Inspection are set by the State of California 3 Rental Registry Compliance Fees are Effective Jan. 4, 2024

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 18, Packet Page 43 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT ‐ PLANNING FEES*
** Solar arrays, cisterns, and safe parking are exempt from architectural review, historical preservation, use permit and variance fees. *Subject to 2.9% service fee.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 19, Packet Page 44 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Encroachment Permits
Street Opening Fee 1 $277
Street Opening Fee with Sewer Connection 1 $560
Temporary Encroachment Fee
(plus $96/hour if review outside PPW is required) 1 $212 Permanent Encroachment Fee
(plus $91/hour for inspection)1 $277
Driveway or Sidewalk Encroachment Fee1 $277
Traffic Control Fee1 $140
Public Improvement Inspection
3% of common area
or dedication
improvements
Building Permits
Investigative Fee for work without permit(s) Cost of permit Missed inspections or work not complete1 $114
Sewer Lateral Review Fee1,2 $124
Plumbing Permit ‐ for the issuance of
most Plumbing Permits1 $145
Electrical Permit1 $145
Mechanical Permit1 $145
Grading Plan Review Fee1 $145
Grading Permit Fee1 $145
Residential Property Inspections Reports ‐
Single Family Dwelling1 $162
Additional Inspection1 $114
Additional Plan Check fee1 $120
Address Change1 $82
Duplicate Job Card1 $57
Revision1 $57
Temporary Permit1 $157

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
GENERAL*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 20, Packet Page 45 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT & PUBLIC WORKS DEPT
GENERAL*
General Plan Fee
15% of building permit
fee
PW Engineering
Grease Interceptor Waiver Fee
(360 days from City letter) $60/month
Final Subdivision Map Check1 $830
Sewer Connection (Twin Oaks)
$420/developable
parcel
Standard Specification $50/set
Street Patch Charge (asphalt only) $16.50/square foot
Other
Banner 1 $208
Storm Water Review and Inspection Fee
(plus $99/hour)1 $363
Storm Water ‐ Developer Design Review1 $2,458
Miscellaneous ‐ Public Improvement Design Service
or Plan Check $111/hour
1 Fee amount includes CPI adjustments, for applicable fees (SF, April). *Subject to 2.9% service fee.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 21, Packet Page 46 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Application Review ‐ Phase I (per applicant) $1,510
Application Review ‐ Phase II (per applicant) $3,335
Application Review ‐ Phase III (per applicant) $1,840
Application Review ‐ Phase IV (per applicant) $2,360
Background Check (per owner) $300
Testing Laboratory Application Review (per applicant) $2,425 Temporary Cannabis Event Application Review (per applicant) $1,610 Out‐of‐City Retail/Distribution Application Review (per applicant) $70 Annual Cannabis Compliance Fee (per applicant) $2,395
Cannabis Audit (per permittee) $6,500
Cannabis Business Permit Renewal (per applicant) $780
Zone Clearance (per applicant) $140

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Cannabis*
*Subject to 2.9% service fee.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 22, Packet Page 47 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Overdue Fines ‐ Adult Materials
(includes Audio Cassettes, CDs, Books, Magazines, $.50/day to a max of $10 Overdue Fines ‐ Teen Materials
(includes Audio Cassettes, CDs, Books, Magazines, $.25/day to a max of $5 Overdue Fines ‐ Youth Materials
(includes Audio Cassettes, CDs, Books, Magazines, $.25/day to a max of $5 Overdue Fines ‐ Laptop Computers $5/hour to a max of $50 Overdue Fines ‐ Telescopes $5/day to a max of $50
Lost/Damaged Materials ‐ Books Cost of item
Lost/Damaged Materials ‐ Magazines Adult $10 / Youth & Teen $5 Library Cards ‐ California Resident No Charge
Library Cards ‐ Out of State Resident $10/month
Duplicate (Replacement) Library Card No Charge
Photocopying Services ‐ Library
$.10 per single‐sided black & white copy,
$.25 per single‐sided color copy
Microfilm copies ‐ Library $0
Print‐outs from Internet Stations $.10 per printed page Meeting Room Use ‐ Community Room
(must be non‐profit org w/ approved application $0
Meeting Room Use ‐ Conference Room
(must be non‐profit org w/ approved application $0
Pacific Biological Laboraties3 $60 (private group, 1‐4 people) Colton Hall Museum3 $60 (private group, 1‐4 people)
Presidio of Monterey Museum3 $60 (private group, 1‐4 people) Fees for document delivery, color internet prints,
& duplication of California History Room photos
and other archival materials. Call Library for fee
LIBRARY & MUSEUMS1,2

LIBRARY

MUSEUMS

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 23, Packet Page 48 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
LIBRARY & MUSEUMS1,2
3 Each additional person is $15, for a maximum of 15 people per tour for Pacific Biological Laboratories and Presidio of Monterey Museum, 30 people maximum for the Colton Hall Museum. Monterey 1 The Library and Museums Director is authorized to set fees for Museum activities, programs and services, subject to the following standards:

1. Museum programs and services shall benefit both the participant and the community due to their educational and cultural value; 2. Museum and services require facilities, supplies, equipment, and/or considerable staff planning and supervision specific to the program and therefore, it is appropriate to charge a fee for these programs and services. Some examples include, but are not limited to instructional programs, special events, and educational tours; 3. Fees will not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of providing the program, class, or service.; 4. Fees will remain affordable to allow access to community members, especially youth and seniors; and; 5. Contractually taught class fees will be set based on availability of instructor, instructor costs, as these programs follow city purchasing policy.
2 The Library and Museums Director may approve promotional pricing for Museum activities, programs, and services, subject to the following standards: 1. The fee reduction must be intended to promote Museum programs and facilities; 2. The fee reduction shall not reduce fees by more than 25%;; 3. The fee reduction is publicized and open to all; and 4. The fee reduction is limited in duration.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 24, Packet Page 49 DESCRIPTION FY25 PUBLISHED FY25 NON‐PROFIT RATES
Room
Serra I $5,290 $4,230
Serra II $4,365 $3,490
Serra I, II $9,655 $7,720
Serra Lobby $1,305 $1,045
Steinbeck I $1,695 $1,355
Steinbeck II $1,370 $1,095
Steinbeck III $1,695 $1,355
Steinbeck I, II, III $4,760 $3,805
Steinbeck I ‐ A $1,030 $825
Steinbeck I ‐ B $1,030 $825
Steinbeck I ‐ C $1,030 $825
Steinbeck Lobby $1,030 $825
Colton I, II or III $600 $480
Colton I, II & III $1,800 $1,440
Jeffers Plaza $1,720 $1,375
Stevenson I $730 $585
Stevenson II $730 $585
Stevenson Terrace $1,440 $1,150
Delmonte Terrace $1,305 $1,045
Notes regarding MCC fees:

4. Rates are rounded off to the nearest $5.

5. Rates are on a fiscal basis July 1 through June 30.
*Subject to 2.9% Service Fee.

MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER*

1. Published Rates: from $0.38/sq foot for Ballrooms to $1.09/square foot for Stevenson Rooms.

2. Non‐Profit Rates: 20% off published rates for Monterey County 501 (c)(3) Organizations.

3. Future rates beyond FY22 increase between 3‐5% annually, not to exceed 5%.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 25, Packet Page 50 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Equipment
5x7 Lined pad w/pen or pencil $26.00/dozen
Table $18
Table w/linen only $23
Table w/linen & skirt $30
Linen ‐ refresh $6
Skirt ‐ refresh $38 (cost to dry clean)
Podium 30
Dance Floor/15x15 or larger $350 per event
Dance Floor/15x15 or smaller $150 per event
Pipe & Drape (2 bases) 20
Stanchion (2 bases) $10.00 per section
Chair, banquet $5
Talk show style Table $75/day
Talk show style Chair $75/day
Barstool $15
Coatrack $30
Outdoor Heater $45
Water Dispenser $45
5 gal Water refills $25
Services
Labor Fees
Including but not limited to: removing decorations,
additional room refreshes, airwall open/close, room
turns or damage repairs $50/hr per person
Pallet Disposal‐If Pallets are left and not taken by
vendor $300/Pallet
Room Turns
Steinbeck Ia, Ib, Ic $50/section

MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER
Daily Equipment & Service Fees*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 26, Packet Page 51 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE

MONTEREY CONFERENCE CENTER
Daily Equipment & Service Fees*
Steinbeck II, III $150 per section
Colton $50 per section
Serra I $450 minimum
Serra II (Based On Setup Requirements) $400 minimum
Serra Carpet Replacement $125.00 per 3x3 section + labor Re‐Key Lock + (1) Key $75
Additional Keys $25 each
Unreturned Keys $25 each
Banner installation
$50 each
Shipment per cardboard box
$25.00/day to store
(5 boxes for the RENTER is complimentary
with receipt no earlier than 2 days prior to
Shipment, oversized $110.00/day to store Analog Lines
Heavy Equipment Day = 8 hours
Scissor Lift $75/hr or $500/day
Powered Pallet Jack $30/hr or $150/day
Non‐Powered Pallet Jack $25/hr or $125/day
Office Supplies/Services**
Office Services/Supplies Cost + 25% ($5 minimum)
25% will be added to all outside services added to MCC
Final bill
Customized Display Moniter 25" $25
Customized Display Moniter 65" $100
*Subject to 2.9% Service Fee.
**25% will be added to all outside services added to MCC Final bill

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 27, Packet Page 52 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Cannery Row Garage $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
West Custom House Garage $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
East Custom House Garage $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Waterfront Lot $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Wharf II $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Red Wharf Permits ‐ $150/qtr
Depot Lot Figueroa / Del Monte $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr Upper 7 $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Lot #4 Franklin / Van Buren $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr Lot #6 Wharf $162.50/mo, $480/qtr, $1728/yr
Lot #8 Franklin / Pierce $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Lot #11 Franklin / Pierce $82.50/mo, $240/qtr, $864/yr
Lot #14 Bonifacio / Adams $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr
Lot #18 Van Buren / Jefferson $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr Lot #21 Foam / Cannery Row $52.50/mo, $150/qtr, $540/yr Lot B Calle Principal / Pearl $82.50/mo, $240/qtr, $864/yr New Monterey Employee Permit Permits ‐ $32.50/mo, $90/qtr Monterey Resident Discount Decal
$20/yr
2hrs free in Downtown Garages (West and East),
Waterfront Lot and Cannery Row Garage
Employee Voucher Parking Program
Cannery Row & Downtown Garages
20 entries ‐ $50
Valid in Downtown Garages (East and West)
and Cannery Row Garage
Construction Daily Permit
$15.00 Downtown
$25.00 Waterfront / Cannery Row
Reserved Parking (Citywide) space per day $25/space per day Reserved Parking (Citywide) space for display $55/space for display Notes Regarding Parking Fees:

8. Effective 01/01/09, the monthly charge for a net storage in the Depot Lot shall be $50/space.

5. Grace periods: Monthly Permits ‐ 2 days, Quarterly Permits ‐ 5 days, Annual Permits ‐ 10 days

11. The City Manager or their designee shall have the authority to negotiate and set fees for any City parking facility for special events or functions.

6. Permit Pro‐rate Information: Monthly ‐ on the 15th of each month, Quarterly ‐ on the 1st and 15th of each month, Annual ‐ None.

7. Monterey Residents may purchase a decal for $20/year that will allow them two hour parking in the Downtown Garages, Cannery Row Garage and the Waterfront Lot.

9. Boot Removal Fee is $75.00.

10. The City Manager or their designee shall have the authority to set a flat parking rate in any attendant parking facility up to the approved maximum daily rate for said facility.

PARKING ‐ PERMIT FEES

1. A refundable $5.00 deposit for the permit entry card and card programming will be required in addition to the permit fee. Please note, if payment is received after the grace period, a reactivation fee of $5.00 per permit will be charged.

2. Wharf II permits shall only be issued to those who have boats at A or H Tier and must be verified with the Harbormaster.

3. Permit fees are non‐refundable. If you desire to change your billing option, it will become effective the following quarter. You may not switch billing options during the quarter.

4. A replacement fee of $10 per permit will be charged for lost or stolen paper permits.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 28, Packet Page 53 DESCRIPTION FY 25 FEE
Downtown:

Lot 7, Calle Principal Garage Lower $1.50/hr, $8 all day Lot 7, Calle Principal Garage Upper $1.50/hr, $8 all day Downtown West Garage
1st hr free, $1/30 min or fraction thereof.
$12 daily max
Downtown East Garage
1st hr free, $1/30 min or fraction thereof.
$12 daily max
Monterey Sports Center Lot3,4 No Fee, 2hr time limit
Lot 4, Franklin & Van Buren $1.50/hr $8 all day
Lot 8, Franklin & Pierce $1.50/hr
Lot B, Calle P. & Pearl permit only
Lot 11, Calle P. and Pearl $1.50/hr, $8 all day
Lot 14, Bonifacio & Adams $1.50/hr, $8 all day
Lot 18, Van Buren & Jefferson permit only
Cannery Row:

Meters, Cannery Row (Zone 1) $1.75/hr.

Meters, Wave (Zone 2) $2/hr.

Meters, Foam (Zone 3) $1.75/hr
CR1, Foam & Hoffman
Flat rate pricing or hourly rate structure based on
demand and season.  $5 ‐ $20 daily max
CR7, Foam & Irving $20/daily max, $5 after 5pm
Lot 24, C.R. & Foam ‐ Meters (Zone 3) $1.75/hr
Lot 21, C.R. & Foam2
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr,  $19 daily max
San Carlos Beach Lot $1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Coast Guard Pier (Breakwater)2
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr,  $19 daily max
Waterfront:

Waterfront Lot 1 2,4
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr, $19 daily max
Marina Lot
Combined into Waterfront Lot 1 with completion of
Phase2 of Waterfront Area Improvement Project
Depot Lot , Figueroa2
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr, $19 daily max
Municipal Wharf II $1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Lot 6, Waterfront
Southern Pacific (SP) Lot
Combined into Waterfront Lot 1 with completion of
Phase2 of Waterfront Area Improvement Project
PARKING ‐ RATES1

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 29, Packet Page 54 DESCRIPTION FY 25 FEE
PARKING ‐ RATES1
East Depot Lot/Gravel side2
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr, $19 daily max
Monterey Bay Park (MB7)2
$1.75/hr, $12 daily max
Double space $2.25/hr, $19 daily max
Electric Vehicle Charging Rates:

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging, PER KWH $0.36
Idle Fee After Designated Grace Period, PER MINUTE $0.50 Notes Regarding Parking Rates:

4. Discounted Validations offered to Sports Center Patrons. $1.00 for 3‐hours in the Downtown Garages. Validations sold at the Sports Center Front Desk.

1. Rates in off‐street pay‐to‐park facilities apply to all patrons who use these facilities, including disabled persons and disabled veterans.

2. Double Space Rates apply to Oversized Vehicles taking more than a single parking space including Buses, RVs, Trailers and Vehicles longer than 20ft in length.

3. Sport Center Lot Pay Stations removed April 14, 2023. Sports Center Lot converted from paid parking to no fee parking, 2hr time limit.

5. Phase 2 of the Waterfront Area Improvement Project integrated previoulsy recongized Marina Lot and Southern (SP) Lot into the area now recognized as Waterfront Lot 1 as of February 2023. Project completed October 2023.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 30, Packet Page 55

DESCRIPTION
FY25
Program Fee
FY25
Monterey
Resident Fee
Permits/Facility Rentals

1. Group Picnic Permit $90.00 $81.00

2. El Estero Park Group Picnic Permit $120.00 $108.00

3. Veteran's Memorial Park Group Area 2 Picnic Permit $120.00 $108.00

4. Group Beach Permit $90.00 $81.00

5. Group Beach Permit/Commercial $230.00 $230.00

6. Beach Wedding Permit $650.00 $650.00

7. Beach/Park Annual Use Permit For Small Group Activities Incl. Picnics/Teambuilding/Instructional Classes/Camps/Fitness Or Athletic Training (groups of 15 or less)‐ Commercial $850.00 $765.00

8. Beach/Park Annual Use Permit For Small Group Activities Incl. Picnics/Teambuilding/Instructional Classes/Camps/Fitness Or Athletic Training (groups of 15 or less)‐ Nonprofit $270.00 $270.00

9. Sport Court Permit
(eg., Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis) ‐ PER DAY $70.00 $63.00

10. Bounce House/Inflatable Permit $55.00 $55.00

11. Wedding Event Permit ‐ Colton Hall Lawn
Or Friendly Plaza ‐ Per Location $230.00 $207.00

12. Event Permit (Per Day) $650.00 $650.00

13. Event/Park Closure Permit (Per Day) $1,500.00 $1,500.00

14. Meeting Room Use ‐ Nonprofit (During Community Center Operating Hours) ‐ Per Hour Fee $30.00 $30.00

15. Meeting Room Use ‐ Nonprofit (During Community Center Non‐Operating Hours) ‐ Per Hour Fee w/ 2 Hour Minimum $60.00 $60.00

16. Facility Rental – Community Centers Private Party Use ‐ Per Hour Fee w/ 2 Hour Minimum $160.00 $144.00

17. Waterfront Community Room Rental Permit ‐ Nonprofit ‐ Per Hour Fee $80.00 $80.00

18. Ballpark Event Permit
Day Use $650.00 $650.00
Hourly Use $65.00 $65.00
Lights Use ‐ Per Hour Fee $30.00 $30.00

19. Ballpark Use Fee Practice ‐
Per Hour Fee w/ 2 Hour Minimum $30.00 $27.00

PARKS & RECREATION

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 31, Packet Page 56

DESCRIPTION
FY25
Program Fee
FY25
Monterey
Resident Fee

PARKS & RECREATION

20. Parks & Recreation Commission
Appeal Process $179.00 $179.00

21. Monterey Sports Center
Drop‐In Admission:

Youth (3‐12 Years) $11.00 $10.00
Teen (13‐17 Years) $12.00 $11.00
Adult (18‐61 Years) $16.00 $15.00
Senior (62 And Older) $11.00 $10.00
10‐Visit Pass:

Youth (3‐12 Years) $110.00 $100.00
Teen (13‐17 Years) $120.00 $110.00
Adult (18‐61 Years) $160.00 $150.00
Senior (62 And Older) $110.00 $100.00
Subscription/Auto Billing (1 Month):

Youth (9‐12 Years) $38.00 $34.20
Teen (13‐17 Years) $42.00 $37.80
Adult (18‐61 Years) $68.00 $61.20
Senior (62 And Older) $50.00 $45.00
Family* $100.00 $90.00
Membership (1 Year):

Youth (9‐12 Years) $410.00 $369.00
Teen (13‐17 Years) $470.00 $423.00
Adult (18‐61 Years) $750.00 $675.00
Senior (62 And Older) $550.00 $495.00
Family* $1,100.00 $990.00
* Family Membership Eligibility ‐ 2 adults and their dependent children 20 years of age and younger that live in the same household.

Business/Corporate Fee:

Membership (1 Year) $624.00 $624.00
Membership (Monthly) $52.00 $52.00
Facility Rental (Staff Time Additional)
During Non‐Operating Hours:

Pool ‐ First 2 Hours $340.00 $306.00
Additional Hour $150.00 $135.00
Gym ‐ First 2 Hours $340.00 $306.00
Additional Hour $150.00 $135.00
Pool & Gym ‐ First 2 Hours $520.00 $468.00

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 32, Packet Page 57

DESCRIPTION
FY25
Program Fee
FY25
Monterey
Resident Fee

PARKS & RECREATION
Additional Hour $250.00 $225.00
During Operating Hours:

Pool Lane Rental ‐ Per Hour Fee $25.00 $22.50
Gymnasium Court Rental‐ Per Hour Fee $50.00 $45.00
Studio Rental‐ Per Hour Fee $100.00 $90.00
Conference Room Rental‐ Per Hour Fee $30.00 $27.00

22. Veteran's Memorial Park Campground:

Campsite With 1 Vehicle $47.00 $47.00
Additional Vehicle $13.00 $13.00
Each Bicycle ‐ Hiker Campsite $10.00 $10.00
Overnight Youth Group Area 3 ‐ Per Person Fee $10.00 $10.00 Overnight Youth Group Area 2 ‐ Per Person Fee $12.00 $12.00 Active Duty & Retired U.S. Military,
Disabled U.S. Veterans & Senior Age 62
And Older ‐ (Vehicle Campsite)3 $5 Discount $5 Discount Active Duty & Retired U.S. Military,
Disabled U.S. Veteran & Senior Age 62
And Older ‐ (Hiker Campsite)3 $2 Discount $2 Discount
Shower Fee For Non‐Campers $4 $4
Dump Station Fee For Non‐Campers ‐ Per Use Fee $13 $13
Recreational Vehicle Surcharge ‐ Per Night Fee $6 $6
Veteran's Memorial Park Campground fees are rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

Urban Forestry
Non‐Development Tree Permits:

Tree View Trimming Permit ‐ City or Private Tree1 $122.50 Tree Removal Permit Fee ‐ Dead and Dying1 $0.00
Tree Removal Permit Fee (Non‐Development)1 $152.50
Tree Removal Permit Appeal Fee (Non‐Development)1 $217.50 Notes Regarding Parks & Recreation fees:
1 Fees will be annually adjusted per CPI (SF, April Edition) rounded to the nearest fifty cents. 2 To be eligible for the resident rate, the purchaser must be a resident of the City of Monterey or United States Active Duty Military as of the date of registration or for eligible employee and dependents who have access to resident rates per Memoranda of Understanding. Proof of residency, such as a driver's license or state‐issued identification, utility bill or U. S. Military active duty status such as military ID is required. 3 To be eligible for discounted camping rates at Veteran's Memorial Park, proof of age such as a driver's license or state‐issued identification, or proof of United States Military active duty, retired or disabled veteran status is required.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 33, Packet Page 58

DESCRIPTION
FY25
Program Fee
FY25
Monterey
Resident Fee

PARKS & RECREATION
5 The Parks and Recreation Director is authorized to set fees for Recreation activities, programs and services, subject to the following standards: 1.

Recreational programs and services shall benefit both the participant and the community due to their educational, cultural, and physical value. 2.

Recreational programs and services require facilities, supplies, equipment, and/or considerable staff planning and supervision specific to the program and therefore, it is appropriate to charge a fee for these programs and services. Some examples include, but are not limited to instructional programs, summer day camp, senior programs, teen programs, special events, and youth/adult athletic programs. 3. Fees will not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of providing the program, class, or service. 4. Fees will remain affordable to allow access to community members, especially youth and seniors; and 5.

Contractually taught class fees will be set based on availability of instructor, instructor costs, as these programs follow city purchasing policy. 6 Five percent (5%) of Parks & Recreation (P&R) Fees, which excludes P&R Commission Appeals, Cemetery, RV Storage Lot, and Urban Forestry fees, will be committed to the Facility Maintenance and Improvement Fund. 4 The Parks and Recreation Director may approve promotional pricing for Recreation activities, programs, and services, subject to the following standards:

1. The fee reduction must be intended to promote Recreation programs and facilities; 2. The fee reduction shall not reduce fees by more than 25%; 3. The fee reduction is publicized and open to all; and 4. The fee reduction is limited in duration.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 34, Packet Page 59 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE1
FY25
RESIDENT**
Ground Burials for Caskets
a. Infant Burial Site $1,686 $1,433
b. Adult Burial Site ‐ Single Depth $5,535 $4,705
Niche Inurnment
a. Niche‐ Single Lakeside Columbarium $3,021 $2,567
b. Niche ‐ Double Lakeside and Old Columbarium $5,732 $4,871 Ground Burial for Urns
a. Full Burial Site (1‐8 urns) $5,535 $4,705
b. Half Burial Site (1‐4 urns) $2,669 $2,268
c. Quarter Burial Site (1‐2 urns only) $1,757 $1,120
d. Cremains Added Plot (2nd, 3rd right etc. of Inurnment) $642 $642 Ossuary‐ Scattering Garden (shared burial site)
a. Remains added to shared burial site‐ remains not retrievable $313 $266 b. Fetal remains $52 $44
Indenture/Administrative Fee
a. Indenture – Burial Site $233
b. Indenture ‐ Niche $233
c. Indenture Transfer fee $274
d. Deed Replacement $90
e. Ossuary Administrative Fee $31
Endowment Care
a. Infant Burial Site $717
b. Half Burial Site $1,313
c. Quarter Burial Site (1‐2 urns only) $646
d. Burial Site – Single Depth $2,030
f. Niche‐ Single $955
g. Niche‐ Double $1,194
h. Ossuary (Scattering Garden) $78
Internment/Inurnment – Labor Charges
a. Infant Cremains $627
b. Adult Cremains $675
c. Infant Casket Burial $824
d. Child Casket Burial $836
e. Child Burial (adult sized casket) $1,313
f. Adult Burial – Single Depth $1,313
g. Adult Burial – Double Depth $1,517
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ‐ CEMETERY FEES1*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 35, Packet Page 60 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE1
FY25
RESIDENT**
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ‐ CEMETERY FEES1*
h. Niche‐ Lakeside Columbarium Inurnment $448
i. Niche‐ Old Columbarium Inurnment $550
Internment/Inurnment ‐ Weekends/Holidays – Labor Charges – Additional Fee a. Infant Burial $478
b. Cremation Burial $478
c. Niche – Columbarium Inurnment $478
d. Adult Burial – Single Depth $908
Disinterment – Labor Charges
a. Infant Cremains $502
b. Adult Cremains $687
c. Infant/Child Casket Burial $2,143
d. Child Casket Burial (adult sized casket) $2,979
e. Adult Burial – Single Depth $3,165
f. Adult Burial – Double Depth $3,995
g. Dis‐inurnment Niche ‐ Single/face plate disposal/replace $776 h. Dis‐inurnment Niche ‐ Double/ face plate disposal/replace $896 Memorial Marker Placement ‐ Cement Border
a. 8X16x3 inch $155
b. 12X24x3 inch $413
c. 16x28x3 inch $573
Memorial Marker Placement – No Cement Border
a. 8X16x3 inch $144
b. 12X24x3 inch $269
c. 16X28x3 inch $353
Other Services
a. Niche Engraving ‐ Single Niche – per character $10
b. Minimum Niche Engraving Fee (Death Date) $168
c. Niche Layout ‐ Administrative Fee ‐ Premium $80
d. Flower Vase Drilling $18
e. Paint Inscriptions $209
f. Remove Marker/Dispose $269
*Effective Jan. 1, 2024 all credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.9% surcharge paid directly to the bank **To be eligible for the resident rate, the purchaser or deceased must be a resident of the City of Monterey as of the date of purchase or death or for eligible employees who have access to residents rates per Memorandum of Understanding. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill we be required. 1 Fees shall be adjusted annually in July based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI increase shall be based on the published CPI for San Francisco Area (San Francisco‐Oakland‐San Jose) April edition and rounded to the nearest fifty cents (0.50).

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 36, Packet Page 61 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Special Events Stand‐by (Fire) Fully Burdened Cost
Engine Company Inspections (initial inspection) $0
Engine Company Inspections ‐ First re‐inspection $0
Engine Company Inspections ‐ Subsequent re‐inspections $90 Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections ‐ initial inspection $0 Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections ‐ First re‐inspection $0 Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections ‐ Second re‐inspection $100 Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections ‐ Third re‐inspection $200 Fire Prevention Bureau Inspections ‐ Fourth & each subsequent re‐ inspection $500
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Pre‐Inspection Fee ≤25 occupants $174
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Pre‐Inspection Fee ≥26 occupants $304
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Fire Clearance Fee 7 to 50 occupants $174
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Fire Clearance Fee >50 occupants $304
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Annual Inspection Fee 7 to 50 occupants $174
State Mandated Community Care Facilities Inspections,
Annual Inspection Fee >50 occupants $304
High Rise Inspection $1,010
Annual Day Care Inspections (6 or more children) $76
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
First False Alarm $0
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
Second False Alarm $50
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
Third False Alarm $100
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
Fourth False Alarm $250
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
Fifth False Alarm $500
Fire False Alarm Response (for any 12 month period) ‐
Any Additional False Alarms $500
Hazardous Materials Response Fully Burdened Cost
DUI Incident Reimbursement1 Not to exceed $12,000
Fire Hydrant Flow Tests $75
PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ FIRE*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 37, Packet Page 62 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ FIRE*
CPR Heart Saver Class ‐ cost per student $55
CPR Heart Saver Skill Verification $33
CPR Healthcare Provider Class (BLS) ‐ cost per student $65 CPR Healthcare Provier (BLS) Skill Verification $24
CPR First Aid ‐ cost per student $105
CPR First Aid Skill Verification $45
Fire Plan review and inspections, trade show set‐up review $76 Fire Plan review and inspections, Liquid Propane Gas installations $235 Fire Plan review and inspections, Field Inspections (missed appointment) Fully Burdened Cost Fire Plan review and inspections, Medical Gas $235
Fire Plan review and inspections, Tent Installation
(400 ‐ 1000 sq ft) $141
Fire Plan review and inspections, Tent Installation
(1000 ‐ 2000 sq ft) $206
Fire Plan review and inspections, Tent Installation
(>2000 sq ft) $271
Unauthorized Work Double Permit Fee
Unauthorized Occupancy $100
Fire Department Review of Building Plans, Residential
10% of Building Plan
Check Fee
Fire Department Review of Building Plans, Commercial
20% of Building Plan
Check Fee
Project Consultation Fee Fully Burdened Cost
Expedited Plan Checks Fully Burdened Cost
Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees‐Fire Alarm System (1‐9 Devices) $235 Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees‐Fire Alarm System (10‐50 Devices) $428 Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees‐Fire Alarm System (50+ Devices) $623 Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees‐Automatic Fire Sprinkler System 1‐ 180 Heads $428 + contractor cost
Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees‐Automatic Fire Sprinkler System 180+ Heads $622 + contractor cost
Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees ‐ Fixed Fire Protection System, other than Sprinklers (ie., spray booth, clean agent, hood system), new system $623
Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees ‐ Fixed Fire Protection System, other than sprinklers (ie., spray booth, cleant agent, hood system) ‐ alteration to existing system $428

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 38, Packet Page 63 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ FIRE*
Fire Protection System Plan Check Fees ‐ Underground Systems (includes plan review, inspection, permit approval, system test flush) system test flush) $816
Defensible Space Inspection $174

1. Including but not limited to personnel, apparatus, vehicles, reports, booking. *Subject to 2.9% Service Fee

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 39, Packet Page 64 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
Vehicle Equipment Inspection $34.00
Animal Impound Fee ‐ altered animal 1st visit $77.00
Animal Impound Fee ‐ non‐altered animal 1st visit $87.00 Animal Impound Fee ‐ altered animal 2nd vist and thereafter $92.00 Animal Impound Fee ‐ non‐altered animal 2nd visit and thereafter $102.00 Animal Impound Fee ‐ daily kennel fee $35.00
Fingerprints ‐ inked card $45.00
LiveScan service only $48.00
LiveScan prints ‐ Local (includes DOJ fee)2 $80.00
LiveScan prints ‐ Local/Federal (includes DOJ & FBI fee) 2 $97.00 LiveScan prints ‐ Child Care Provision (includes DOJ & CACI fee) 2 $95.00 Clearance Letter $35.00
Taxicab Driver Permit $194.00
Taxicab Vehicle Permit $56.00
Taxicab Driver Transfer $58.00
Massage Establishment ‐ CAMTC Certified Owner(s) $259.00 Massage Establishment ‐ Non‐CAMTC Certified Owner(s) $351.00 Amended Massage Establishment Permit $27.00
Amended Massage Establishment Permit with Livescan $92.00 Local Background Checks $17.00
Security Alarm Permit $17.00
Police False Alarm Response ‐ First false alarm $0.00
Police False Alarm Response ‐ Second false alarm $30.00 Police False Alarm Response ‐ Third false alarm $50.00
Police False Alarm Response ‐ Fourth false alarm $75.00 Police False Alarm Response ‐ Fifth false alarm $100.00 Police False Alarm Response ‐ Sixth false alarm and thereafter $500.00 Police Party Disturbance Response ‐ First response $0.00 Police Party Disturbance Response ‐ Second response $103.00 Commercial Filming (daily)5 $350.00
Vehicle Release $300.00
Alcoholic Beverages on the Beach Permit (for 10 or fewer people) $10.00 Officer Public Service Rate (hourly)4 $206.69
CSO Public Service Rate (hourly)4 $113.12
DUI Incident Reimbursement3 Not to exceed $12,000
Dog License ‐ monthly ‐ unaltered dog $25.00
Dog License ‐ monthly ‐ altered dog $15.00
Dog License ‐ 12 months ‐ unaltered dog $54.00
Dog License ‐ 12 months ‐ altered dog $20.00
Dog License ‐ 24 months ‐ unaltered dog $67.00
Dog License ‐ 24 months ‐ altered dog $30.00
Dog License ‐ 36 months ‐ unaltered dog $87.00
Dog License ‐ 36 months ‐ altered dog $40.00
Senior Discount Dog License Fee ‐ unaltered N/A
PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ POLICE*

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 40, Packet Page 65 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
PUBLIC SAFETY ‐ POLICE*
Senior Discount Dog License Fee ‐ altered $12.00
Dog License ‐ delinquent penalty $30.00
Dog License ‐ replacement tag $5.00

5. Commercial Filming Fee is for permit only. Additional fees apply for additional services such as road closures, police presence and parking. *Subject to 2.9% Service Fee

1. Adjusts annually July 1 per CPI SF April edition, rounded to nearest $1.

2. Total fee comprised of service fee set by resolution ($33) and fees set by State DOJ and FBI.

3. Including but not limited to personnel, apparatus, vehicles, reports, booking.

4. Based on FY23 costs.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 41, Packet Page 66 FY25 Transient1
TIER BERTH SIZE LENGTH FY25 MONTHLY1 FY25 ANNUAL1 MONTHLY 1.5x 1 Monthly Transient1 $/ft length
Daily
Transient 1
A 4, 6‐8, 10, 12 50X19.5 50 590.00 6,372.00 885.00 1,218.00 43.50 A 9, 11 45X19.5 45 544.50 5,880.50 817.00 1,092.00 39.00 A 13‐18* 45X15.5 45 515.50 5,567.50 773.50 1,092.00 39.00 A 19‐34 45X14.5 45 515.50 5,567.50 773.50 1,092.00 39.00 A 35‐58 40X14.5 40 476.00 5,141.00 714.00 980.00 35.00
A 59‐80* 35X13.5 35 438.50 4,736.00 658.00 854.00 30.50 A 81‐82 35X14.5 35 438.50 4,736.00 658.00 854.00 30.50
B1‐36* 30X11.5 30 376.50 4,066.00 565.00 728.00 26.00
B 37‐57 (odd) 35‐12.5 35 411.00 4,439.00 616.50 854.00 30.50 B 38‐58 (even) 30x12.5 30 391.00 4,223.00 586.50 728.00 26.00 B 59 35X13 35 438.50 4,736.00 658.00 854.00 30.50
B 60 30x13 30 391.00 4,223.00 586.50 728.00 26.00
C1‐4 25x11.9 25 319.50 3,450.50 479.50 616.00 22.00
C5‐40 25x10 25 311.00 3,359.00 466.50 616.00 22.00
D1‐36* 30X11.5 30 376.50 4,066.00 565.00 728.00 26.00
D 37‐58 30X12.5 30 391.00 4,223.00 586.50 728.00 26.00
D 59‐60 30X13 30 391.00 4,223.00 586.50 728.00 26.00
E1‐36 25x11.9 25 319.50 3,450.50 479.50 616.00 22.00
E 37‐40 25X10.6 25 311.00 3,359.00 466.50 616.00 22.00
F1‐44 20X9.9 20 208.00 2,246.50 312.00 490.00 17.50
G 1* 26X11.5 26 340.50 3,677.50 511.00 630.00 22.50
G2‐18* 35X12.5 35 411.00 4,439.00 616.50 854.00 30.50
G 19‐27 35X13 35 438.50 4,736.00 658.00 854.00 30.50
G 28 35X14.5 35 438.50 4,736.00 658.00 854.00 30.50
G 29 40 40 476.00 5,141.00 714.00 980.00 35.00
H1‐2 & 5 50X24 50 636.00 6,869.00 954.00 1,218.00 43.50 H3‐4 50X19.5 50 590.00 6,372.00 885.00 1,218.00 43.50
H6‐14* 50X17.5 50 570.00 6,156.00 855.00 1,218.00 43.50 H 15‐24 50X15.5 50 544.50 5,880.50 817.00 1,218.00 43.50 H 25‐34 25X10.6 25 311.00 3,359.00 466.50 616.00 22.00
I1‐10 20X9.9 20 208.00 2,246.50 312.00 490.00 17.50
I 11‐14 Side‐tie 20 185.00 1,998.00 277.50 490.00 17.50 Transformer berths (6 feet shorter and charged at a lesser rate) A 17 39X15.5 39 447.00 4,827.50 670.50 952.00 34.00
A 61 28X13 28 356.00 3,845.00 534.00 686.00 24.50
B1 & 31 24X11.5 24 298.50 3,224.00 448.00 588.00 21.00
HARBOR AND MARINA*
fishing vessel rate $/ft: 1
Non‐standard berth ‐

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 42, Packet Page 67 FY25 Transient1
TIER BERTH SIZE LENGTH FY25 MONTHLY1 FY25 ANNUAL1 MONTHLY 1.5x 1 Monthly Transient1 $/ft length
Daily
Transient 1
HARBOR AND MARINA*
D1 & 31 24X11.5 24 298.50 3,224.00 448.00 588.00 21.00
G 15 28X12.5 28 328.00 3,542.50 492.00 686.00 24.50
H 13 44X17.5 44 511.00 5,519.00 766.50 1,078.00 38.50
*Subject to 2.9% Service Fee
1 Licensee fee amounts include CPI adjustments per year end Feb SF.

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 43, Packet Page 68 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE

MONTEREY OUTER HARBOR MOORING RATES
Monterey Resident Rate1
Quarterly $261.50
Annual (with 10% discount) $941.50
Liveaboard quarterly $94.00
Liveaboard annually (with 10% discount) $338.50
Non‐Resident Rate1
Quarterly $330.00
Annual (with 10% discount) $1,188.50
OHM Assignment Fee per month1 $82.50
Other Services1
Qrt Wharf 1 Dinghy fee $89.00
Qrt Marina Dinghy fee $149.00
Qrt Marina Boat Rack (kayaks) $59.50
Qrt Marina Boat Rack (skiff) Dinghy fee $89.00
City Mooring Rate1
Monthly $151.50
East Mooring Rates1
Vessel Size
Under 30 ft $141.00
30' to 40' $187.00
East Mooring Rates from Nov through March = 1.5 times regular berth rate Transient Mooring ‐ East Mooring Balls $15/day
OTHER
Marina Impound Fee 1 1.5 x Transient berth rate
Disabled Vessel Towing, PER HOUR or portion thereof 1 $226.50 Water Removal (charged only if owner is notified and fails to respond), PER HOUR or portion thereof 1 $65.00
Mooring Repair Rate (Forced), PER HOUR or portion thereof 1 $254.00 Deposits ‐ Refundable
Electrical Pigtails
20/30 amp $100.00
50 amp $200.00
Marina Shower, Restroom, Gate, Hoist Keys $20.00
Annual Parking Permit ‐ Marina Berth License Holder, PER CALENDAR YEAR 1 $127.00 Bike Locker Rental, PER MONTH 1 $11.00
Public Hoist on Wharf II, PER 15 MINUTES 1 $6.00
Mooring Inspection Fee (Forced) 1 $127.00
PUBLIC WORKS - HARBOR & MARINA *

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 44, Packet Page 69 DESCRIPTION FY25 FEE
PUBLIC WORKS - HARBOR & MARINA *
Yellow Boat Dock, PER MONTH (Dive Boat Loading and Sailing Charters) 1 $158.00 Berth Assignment Rate 1 1.5x Regular berth rate
Waiting List ‐ Initial Fee1 $25.50
Waiting List ‐ Annual Fee1 $10.00
K Tier Side‐tie Transient (no utilities, rafting required) 28' & Under, PER DAY1 $12.50
29' & Up, PER DAY1 $18.75
Wharf I & II Transient Vessel1
51' ‐ 70', PER DAY $31.50
71' ‐ 90', PER DAY $37.00
91' & over, PER DAY $42.00
Wharfage
High Volume Seafood (Trawl‐caught ground fish, squid, mackerels, sardines) $/TON 2 $7.91
High Volume Seafood (Anchovies) $/TON 2 $3.97
All Other Seafood/Sea Products Harvested by Pot, Trap, Hooks, or By Hand (includes crustaceans and invertebrates) $/POUND 3 $0.027 Aguaculture Abalone (Less than 4" in length) $/EACH3 $0.066 Aguaculture Abalone (4" or larger in length) $/EACH 3 $0.132 *Subject to 2.9% Service Fee
1 Fees include CPI adjustment per year end Feb SF, rounded to the nearest 50 cents. 2 Fees include CPI adjustment per year end Feb SF, no rounding. 3 Fees include CPI adjustment per year end Feb SF, rounded to the nearest thousandth

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 45, Packet Page 70 DESCRIPTION UNITS FY25 FEE
Category
Residential Sewer Charge1 $10.77
Multi‐Residential/Condo Sewer Charge1 $7.88
Sewer Connection Fee2 Dwelling Unit $3,515
Non‐residential Sewer Charges 1
(per one unit of sewer charge)
Business/Government (1‐10 employees) Location/Each Business $8.29 Business/Government (11‐20 employees) Location/Each Business $16.59 Business/Government (21‐30 employees) Location/Each Business $24.99 Business/Government (31‐40 employees) Location/Each Business $33.28 Business/Government (41‐50 employees) Location/Each Business $41.57 Business/Government (51‐60 employees) Location/Each Business $49.87 Business/Government (61‐70 employees) Location/Each Business $58.27 Business/Government (71‐80 employees) Location/Each Business $66.56 Business/Government (81‐90 employees) Location/Each Business $74.85 Business/Government (91‐100 employees) Location/Each Business $83.14 Business/Government (101‐110 employees) Location/Each Business $91.55 Business/Government (111‐120 employees) Location/Each Business $99.84 Business/Government (141‐150 employees) Location/Each Business $124.82 Business/Government (171‐180 employees) Location/Each Business $149.70 Business/Government (181‐190 employees) Location/Each Business $158.10 Business/Government (210‐220 employees) Location/Each Business $182.98 Business/Government (271‐280 employees) Location/Each Business $232.52 Business/Government (721‐730 employees) Location/Each Business $607.32 Hotel/Motel Each Room $4.63
Supermarket Each Location $45.45
Medical Office Each Licensed Physician $11.09
Dental Office Each Licensed Dentist $15.29
Rest Home/Convalescent Each Bed of Licensed Capacity $3.12 Animal Hospital Location/Each Licensed Business $20.79
Restaurant ‐ 1 Meal/day Each Restaurant Seat $0.43
Restaurant ‐ 2 Meals/day Each Restaurant Seat $0.65
Restaurant ‐ 3 Meals/day Each Restaurant Seat $1.18
Restaurant with Bar Each Restaurant Seat $1.18
Bar Location/Each Business $18.09
Night Club Location/Each Business $54.17
Take‐Out Small Location/Each Business $20.14
Take‐Out Medium Location/Each Business $49.65
Take‐Out Large Location/Each Business $90.47
Bakery Location/Each Business $16.37
PUBLIC WORKS ‐ SEWER

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 46, Packet Page 71 DESCRIPTION UNITS FY25 FEE
PUBLIC WORKS ‐ SEWER
Theatre Per screen @ each Location $26.82
Non‐residential Sewer Charges1
(per one unit of sewer charge) cont'd
Gym ‐ 500 Members Location/Each Business $8.29
Mortuary Location/Each Business $22.08
School ‐ Minimum Location/Each Business $8.29
School ‐ Pre‐Grade 6 School Population $0.11
School ‐ Grade 7 ‐ College School Population $0.22
School ‐ Boarding School Population $2.26
Instructional Facility School Population $8.29
Church ‐ 1‐100 Members Location/Each Business $8.29
Church ‐ Over 100 Members Location/Each Business $16.59 Photo Developer Location/Each Business $8.29
Laboratory ‐ 10 Employees Location/Each Business $8.29
Laboratory ‐ 20 Employees Location/Each Business $16.59 Printer ‐ 10 Employees Location/Each Business $8.29
Printer ‐ 20 Employees Location/Each Business $16.59
Garage/Repair Location/Each Business $7.97
Paint Shop ‐ 10 Employees Location/Each Business $8.29
Paint Shop ‐ 20 Employees Location/Each Business $16.59 Dry Cleaner Location/Each Business $27.57
Laundromat Each Washing Machine $7.22
*Subject to 2.9% Service Fee
1 All sewer charge rates and connection fees are subject to Council adoption of pending Sewer Master Plan update and 2024 Sewer Rate Study. 2 Annual increases effective July 1 each year, per Construction Cost Index (MRWPCA ordinance for Dec).

EXHIBIT A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 47, Packet Page 72 Existing Rate Proposed Rate Proposed Rate Propsed Rate Proposed Rate FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.00 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max ` $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.25 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.25 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.25 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Meters, Cannery
Row (Zone 1)
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr $2.25/hr No Increase Scheduled $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.25 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $1.50/hr $1.75/hr $2.00/hr No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled $10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max $14.00 daily max $14.50 daily max $15.00 daily max $2.00/hr $2.25/hr $2.50/hr $3.00/hr $3.25/hr
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max $22.00 daily max $23.00 daily max $24.00 daily max $15.00 - $20.00 flat rate
varies by season No Increase Scheduled $15.00 - $22.00 flat rate varies by season $15.00 - $24.00 flat rate
varies by season No Increase Scheduled
$5.00 flat rate after 5pm
daily No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled No Increase Scheduled Parking Facility
Waterfront Lot 1
Single Space Double Space
Monterey Paid Parking Rates in the Coastal Zone
Waterfront Facilities
Monterey Bay Park
(MB7)
Single Space Double Space
Depot Lot
Single Space Double Space
East Depot Lot
(Gravel Lot)
Single Space Double Space
Wharf II
Cannery Row Facilities
Lot 21
Single Space Double Space
San Carlos Beach
Park
Breakwater Lot
Single Space Double Space
Cannery Row
Garage
Exhibit B
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 48, Packet Page 73 Memo
To: Mariana Filip, Coastal Planner, California Coastal Commission From: Cristie Steffy, Parking Superintendent - City of Montery Parking Division Date: September 27th, 2023
Re: Monterey Parking Rate Increase
The City of Monterey, is in the process of reviewing their paid parking fees for both on and off-street parking. Utilizing paid parking as a parking management tool, the City charges for parking in areas where parking demand is consistently high in order to encourage turnover and provide convenient availability. Monterey has not increased parking rates since 2008, fifteen years ago, and the City’s rates are comparatively lower than other California coastal cities. For example, the City of Pismo Beach parking rates range from $2.00 to $5.00 per hour, the City of Santa Cruz parking rates range from $2.00 to $2.25 per hour with variable rate increases of up to $4.50 per hour in the Central Business District, and on average Monterey is approximately $1.00 per hour less than comparable beach cities. The underlying goal of increasing parking rates is not for revenue generation, but to improve utilization, availability, and customer service for visitors and businesses.

Paid Parking Hours and Pricing
The City of Monterey operates 31 parking facilities citywide, with approximately 3,500 offstreet parking spaces. Within the coastal zone, there are 12 parking lots, 1 garage, and 161 metered on-street spaces for a combined total of 2,492 spaces available for public use.

In order to ensure affordable public access, RV and trailer parking is allowed and double spaces are provided at a discounted rate in several of the parking lot facilities. The parking facilities operate and are enforced daily from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with the exception of the Waterfront Automated Lot and the Cannery Row garage which are open 24 hours a day. The following table outlines the existing rates and the proposed rates by facility/location:

Parking Facility Existing Rate Proposed Rate % Increase Year 1 %
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
Monterey Paid Parking Rates
Double Space Single Space
Waterfront Facilities
Monterey Bay
Park (MB7)
ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 49, Packet Page 74 Parking Facility Existing Rate Proposed Rate % Increase Year 1 %
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
$1.00/30 minutes or
fraction thereof $1.75/hr N/A
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
N/A $2.25/hr N/A
N/A $19.00 daily max N/A
Lot 6** Free - Loading zone only N/A N/A
Depot Lot
Marina Parking
Lot
Single Space Double Space
Waterfront
Automated Lot
Single Space Double Space Single Space Double Space Single Space Double Space Wharf II
Southern Pacific
Lot
Waterfront Facilities
East Depot Lot
(Gravel Lot)
ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 50, Packet Page 75 City of Monterey History of Paid Parking
In 1949, 26 years prior to the passage of the Coastal Act, the City of Monterey passed and adopted Ordinance #744 which established parking meter zones, designated parking meter Parking Facility Existing Rate Proposed Rate % Increase Year 1 %
Lot 24 $1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
$10.00 daily max $12.00 daily max 20%
$2.00/hr $2.25/hr 13%
$16.00 daily max $19.00 daily max 19%
$10.00 - $20.00 flat rate
varies by season N/A N/A
$5.00 flat rate after 5pm
daily N/A N/A
Meters, Cannery
Row (Zone 1) $1.50/hr $1.75/hr 17%
**Rates not
proposed to
change
Cannery Row Facilities Double Space
San Carlos
Beach Park
Breakwater Lot
Single Space Double Space
Cannery Row
Garage**
Lot 21
Single Space
ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 51, Packet Page 76 spaces, approved the installation of parking meters, outlined parking enforcement, and detailed the use of parking meter revenue. Historically, the City has instituted the establishment of parking rates when new assets were developed and marginal rate increases dating back to the 1970’s with incremental rate approvals in 1987, 1991, 1999, and 2008, all of which were approved by the City without utilizing the CDP process. As referenced in this memo, the last time a rate increase has been instituted was fifteen years ago which established most rates at $1.50 per hour and $10 daily maximum rate for single spaces and $2.00 per hour and $16 daily maximum rate for double spaces.

Coastal Commission’s 1993 Parking Fee Guidance Memo
In 1993, the Coastal Commission provided a memo related to CDP requirements when imposing fees or modifying hours of operation of public parking facilities in the coastal zone.

As outlined in the memo, public parking facilities include any parking areas or portions of such areas (eg. parking lots, on-street or curbside parking spaces, parkng structures) open to the public that are used by the public to gain access to public beaches or state waters. The memo stated that any action which has the effect of changing the intensity of use of state waters or of access to such waters is a "development" for purposes of the Coastal Act and requires a coastal development permit from the Commission. The memo maintained that because the imposition or substantial increase of a user fee for beach access parking would result in a change in access to state waters, that would trigger the CDP requirement.

However the memo also stated “for purposes of this memo and for purposes of guidance, "substantial increase" means any fee increase of 25 percent or more in any given year or 50 percent or more on a cumulative basis over any three consecutive year period.” As outlined in the Monterey Paid Parking Rates table, the proposed increases for both on and off-street facilities range between 13-20 percent and are well below what the Coastal Commission considers a substantial increase of 25 percent in a given year.

Coastal Commission Status Letter (Dated August 5, 2022) The Coastal Commission sent a status letter to the City of Monterey on August 5, 2022, which requested a parking rate baseline, information detailing parking program revenue reinvestments, and alternatives for access. This section will address all three topics.

Parking Rate Baseline – The Coastal Commission requested a history of the City’s parking program and this information is provided under the section City of Monterey History of Paid Parking, starting on page three of this memo. In addition to the historical context of the parking program, the Costal Commission requested that the City provide a parking rate comparison study which can be found on page five of this memo. The comparison study analyzed existing parking rates in California coastal cities including Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, Pismo Beach, Redondo Beach, Santa Cruz, and other cities.

ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 52, Packet Page 77 Hourly Daily Max
Queensway Bay Garage, Pike
Garage
24/ 7 $3.00/hr $16.00/day
Queen Mary Lot 24/ 7 $3.00/hr $17.00/day
Belmont Pier Lot, La Verne Lot,
Claremont Lot, Alamitos Beach
Lot
8:00am-6:00pm $2.00/hr $20.00/day
Mother's Beach Lot, Junipero
Beach Lot 8:00am-8:00pm $2.00/hr $24.00/day
Pier Point Lot, Marina Green 8:00am-12:00am $3.00/hr (2hr max) $6.00/day (2hr max) Granada Beach Lot 8:00am-12:00am $2.00/hr $32.00/day
Lot 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15 8:00am-9:00pm $2.00/hr (2hr max) $4.00/day (2hr max) Lot 10, 11 8:00am-9:00pm $2.00/hr (5hr max) $10.00/day (5hr max) Lot 3, 7, 8, 9 8:00am-9:00pm $2.00/hr (10hr max) $20.00/day (10hr max) Pier & Plaza Structures 24/7 $2.00/hr $48.00/day
Lot 5, Lot 4, Lot 13, East
Esplande meters, Catalina
24/7 $1.50/hr (4hr max) $6.00/day
Riviera Vallage meters 6:00am-9:00pm $1.50/hr (4hr max) $6.00/day West Esplanade meters 5:00am-9:00pm $1.50/hr (4hr max) $6.00/day George Freeth Way meters 5:00am-1:00am $1.50/hr (4hr max) $6.00/day Structures 1-8 24/7 $2.00-$6.00**/hr $20.00-$25.00**/day Structure 9 24/7 $2.00-$6.00**/hr $17.00-$20.00**/day
Structure 10 24/7 $1.00-$6.00**/hr $17.00-$20.00**/day
Santa Monica Pier 6:00am-8:00pm $2.50-$3.75/hr $12.00-$18.00/day Annenberg Beach House 6:00am-8:00pm $3.00/hr $8.00-$12.00/day Northern Beach Lots 6:00am-8:00pm - $7.00-$12.00**/day
Central Beach Lots 6:00am-8:00pm $1.00/hr $7.00-$15.00**/day Pier Plaza Lots, Beach Lots 5:00am-12:00am $2.00/hr $15.00/day Main Promenade Structure 24/7 $1.00/hr (first two hours, then $1.00/20 minutes) $15.00-$17.00/day
Strand Structure 9:00am-12:00am
$2.00/hr (first two hours, then $2.00-
$3.00/20 minutes) $18.00-$20.00/day
Lot 10, 11, 11E, 24/7 - $15.00-$22.00/day
Lot 9 24/7 $1.00-$2.00/hr (3hr max) $3.00-$6.00/day (3hr max) Lot 7, 8 8:00am-7:00pm $2:75/hr (3hr max) $8.25/day (3hr max) Lot 3, 4, 5, 6, 21 24/7 $4.50/hr (3hr max) $6.00-$13.50/day (3hr max) Lot 1 24/7 $3.00-$4.50/hr (3hr max) $9.00-$13.50/day (3hr max) On-street Meters 8:00am-9:00pm $2.75-$4.95/hr (3hr max) $8.25-$14.85/day (3hr max) Balboa Pier Lot 24/7 $2.10-$3.10/hr $$32/day
Corona Del Mar Beach Lot 6:00am-10:00pm $2.40-$6.40/hr $24.15/day Bay Ave Lot, 26th St Lot,
Seashore Lots, West Ocean
Front Lot, Superior Lot
24/7 $3.10/hr (6 hour max) $18.60/day (6hr max)
East Ocean Front Lot, A St Lot,
B St Lot
24/7 $1.05-$3.10/hr (6hr max) $6.30-$18.60/day (6hr max) Old School Lot, Bayside Lot 24/7 $2.10/hr (12 hour max) $25.20/day (12hr max) City of Seal Beach Beach Lots 6:00am-10:00pm $2.00/hr $4.00-$10.00**/day City of Santa Barbara
La Playa East, La Playa West,
Cabrillo East, Cabrillo West,
Harbor West, Garden Street,
Leadbetter, Palm Park, Harbor
Parking Lot
8:00am-10:00pm $2.50/hr $15.00/day
City of Pismo Beach On-street Parking 10:00am-6:00pm $2.00-$5.00/hr $16.00-$40.00 City of Santa Cruz
Soquel/Front Garage, Locust
Garage, Cedar/Church Garage,
Cedar/Cathcart Lot, Front
Cathcart Lot, Elm Street Lot,
River/Front Garage, Sentinel
Lot
8:00am-8:00pm $2.00/hr $16.00/day
Comparable Cities Rate Analysis
City of Huntington Beach
Year-round Rates City Location Operating Hours
City of Long Beach
City of Santa Monica
City of Manhattan Beach
City of Newport Beach
City of Redondo Beach
City of Laguna Beach
ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 53, Packet Page 78 Parking Program Reinvestments – The Coastal Commission requested how parking revenue funds are used. All monies generated by paid parking are reinvested in the City's parking program to support sustainable operations. This includes daily operations, infrastructure improvements, improving accessible facilities, and preventative maintenance.

The City's Parking program operating costs include emeployees' salaries as well as set aside funds for all current and future maintenance and improvement costs. The City has recently made significant investments that have improved its infrastructure in the Coastal Zone:

The Waterfront Area Improvement Project is a phased improvement plan that will rehabilitate failing pavement, improve pedestrian safety, lighting, traffic flow and circulation, and provide environmental improvements. The plan has been divided into three phases: The Waterfront Lot, the Marina lot, and the East depot lot. Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2019. The Project scope consisted of pavement reconstruction, re-grading of existing parking lot surfaces, storm drain improvements, removal of concrete medians, realignment of the parking stalls, reconfiguration of parking lot lighting, and the installation Parking Access and Revenue Control System that included pedestrian parking payment stations and automated gate system.

Phase 2 of the project expands the lot renovations to the Marina lot, which includes removal and replacement of the existing parking lot by grinding the existing asphalt and using the Full Depth Reclamation Method to reconstruct the parking lot. The Marina Lot will also receive new lighting fixtures, improvements to enhance stormwater quality runoff treatment, and relocation of the recreation trail for improved pedestrian safety.

Additionally, the reconfiguration of the Marina Lot will integrate with the Waterfront Lot improvements and combining the two existing parking lots will improve parking circulation with the objective of reducing the number of vehicles circulating, queuing, and idling in the parking lot. Phase 3 improvements in the East Depot Lot are anticipated to begin in 2024. These investments and improvements will result in a simplified traffic pattern which will increase access and improve pedestrian safety in the Waterfront area.

In addition to current parking program reinvestments, the City is in the process of updating the municipal code to incorporate more flexibility with how parking revenues can be spent, particularly related to mobility. The code will be updated to allow reinvestment of parking revenue towards bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, wayfinding, community shuttles, maintenance, employee parking options, and other parking and mobility related improvements.

Alternatives for Access – Monterey provides a free Trolley Shuttle Program which typically operates daily during the peak summer period, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.

The trolley, which provided service to 105,641 riders this summer, is funded by a partnership of the City of Monterey, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Monterey-Salinas Transit. The trolley operated from May 27th to September 4
th this year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and
allows visitors to avoid parking and traffic congestion, and easily navigate around the City.

ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 54, Packet Page 79 The route serves Downtown Monterey, Fisherman's Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium and promotes the park once concept, where visitors store their vehicles in one commercial district and visit multiple districts during the same trip. The trolley departs from the Downtown Parking Garages at Tyler
Street and Del Monte Avenue every 10 to 15
minutes. In the Downtown Parking Garages,
the first hour of parking is free, and all-day
parking is available for $12.00. There are
several parking opportunities along the
trolley route.

Coastal Commission requested that staff
provide a map which identifies the proximity
of any free on-street parking close to or
along the trolley route. As highlighted in the
attached trolley route map, there is an
abundance of free on-street parking as
signified by the green polygons. Along the
route, there are dozens of blocks of free
parking, and the only on-street paid parking
is on the northeast portion of the map,
bordered by Foam Street to the west, and
Cannery Row to the East
Next Steps
City staff intends to move forward with the
proposed rate increases which will require
approval by City Council. The tentative plan
is to have the proposed rate increase
approved via Resolution by the end of 2023,
and to implement rate increases for all onstreet and off-street paid parking in early 2024. Realizing that the City is long overdue
utilizing rate increases as a parking
management tool, and that Monterey is
priced significantly lower than comparable
costal Cities, this minimal increase will
improve the parking experience for those who work, visit and live in Monterey, and will allow the City to continue to sustainably reinvest revenues for mobility and parking projects.

ATTACHMENT 4
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 4., Item Page 55, Packet Page 80 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Andrea Renny, P.E., PTOE, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Reginald Paulding, P.E., NCIP Staff Coordinator SUBJECT: Authorize the Finance Director to Appropriate a Total of $76,000 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Contingency Account to Two Previously Approved NCIP Projects ***NCIP*** (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution:

1. Authorizing the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $45,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncont) to the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project account (nip2026); and,

2. Authorizing the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $31,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncocnt) to the City (Public) Restroom Study account (nip2324).

VALUE DRIVERS:

Expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to bike and walk safely through active transportation, accessibility, and safety initiatives.

Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The determination of the projects, priorities and expenditures shall be within the sound discretion of the City Council (City Charter Section 6.6(e).) The recommended actions are consistent with Council policy to approve all budget amendments and with established policy and procedures for amending NCIP project budgets. (NCIP Policies and Procedures manual, September 7, 2021).

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 5.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 1, Packet Page 81 CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

As of January 22, 2024, the NCIP Contingency account (31ncont) balance is $950,514.20.

Supplemental appropriations totaling $76,000 from the NCIP Contingency account will allow the two projects to move forward. If approved by Council, following the completion of the requested appropriations, the NCIP Contingency account will have a new balance of $874,514.20. There is sufficient funding available for these recommended actions.

Project Funding:

Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation (nip2026)
Original Appropriation (Reso No. 19-166 C.S., 10/15/19) $52,000 Requested Appropriation $45,000
Total $97,000
City (Public) Restroom Study (nip2324)
Original Appropriation (Reso No. 22-131 C.S., 09/20/22) $100,000 Requested Appropriation $31,000
Total $131,000
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

City Council could choose not to approve the requested additional appropriations for one or both of the previously approved NCIP projects; however, this is not recommended. Additional funding is required in order to complete these two NCIP projects.

DISCUSSION:

On January 11, 2024, the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee approved recommendations for the appropriation and transfer of additional funding for the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project and the City (Public) Restroom Study.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 2, Packet Page 82 The Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation Project was recommended by the NCIP Committee on the Projects Voting Night held on July 29, 2019. The NCIP recommendation was received by City Council on October 15, 2019, and funding for the Veterans Park West Parking Lot was approved at $52,000.

The NCIP Nomination requested a redesign of the parking area to accommodate more vehicles, a potential retaining wall on the northeast side (north of the flagpole), and resurfacing of the badly degraded parking lot surface. The parking lot design was completed in December 2023.

The redesigned parking lot will contain an ADA parking stall, which is required by law with the renovation of the parking lot; it will also be completely resurfaced with the addition of base material in the areas that do not have base material currently. The parking lot area was not increased to accommodate more parking; there will be one less parking spot to accommodate the requirements of the ADA parking stall and a retaining wall will not be installed as it is not required.

Staff requested a bid from one of the City’s on-call contractors to complete the parking lot renovation. Since this project was approved and funded by City Council in 2019, construction costs, including materials and labor have increased by approximately 40% in California with an average of 2.8% in 2020, 13.4% in 2021, 9.3% in 2022, and 9.4% in 2023 according to the California Construction Cost Index (CCCI) <dgs.ca.gov>. A 40% increase on $52,000 equates to $20,800. Additionally, the original estimate may not have been able to anticipate the full costs, and given the current condition of the parking lot, the design required full asphalt replacement. Following the completion of design plans and a construction quote, the final estimate is now more precise, with fewer unknowns. Staff has determined the requested additional funding of $45,000 is reasonable and recommends that the City Council approve the appropriation. Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve an appropriation and transfer of $45,000 in additional funds from the NCIP Contingency Account to the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation Project.

The Public Restroom Study was recommended by the NCIP Committee on the Projects Voting Night held on June 16, 2022. The NCIP recommendation was received by City Council on September 20, 2022, and funding for the Public Restroom Study was approved at $100,000.

The City generated two separate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Public Restroom Study on June 8, 2023 and November 14, 2023. The City received no responses to the June 8th RFP and two responses to the November 14th RFP. Following the June 8th RFP, staff sought out consultant firms that specialized in public restroom studies and encouraged them to respond to the RFP. Additionally, as a result of information gathering and conversations with the consultants, Staff revised the RFP to better define project objectives and deliverables. The November 14, 2023 RFP included a Scope of Work with two goals: 1) Perform a public restroom level-of-service study; and 2) Provide actionable recommendations to the City. These goals will be accomplished through four phases of the Study which include: 1) Project Kickoff Meeting and Familiarity with Public Restrooms Throughout the City, including evaluating existing public restrooms across the City; 2) Public Engagement with a minimum of two (2) in-person public meetings; 3) Level-Of-Service Analysis and Recommendations based on data gathering at the restrooms in the summer months of July and August; and 4) Final Report and Presentations to the NCIP Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission and Planning Commission, and City Council.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 3, Packet Page 83 An evaluation committee selected a preferred consultant for the award, and their fee proposal is $122,755.

In order to proceed with this approved NCIP project, an additional appropriation of $31,000 is requested, increasing the total funding for the project to $131,000. Staff recommends that City Council approve an appropriation and transfer of $31,000 in additional funds from the NCIP Contingency Account to the Public Restroom Study.

If both additional funding requests are approved, the balance of the NCIP Contingency Account will be reduced from $950,514.20 to $874,514.20.

Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution, which:

1. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $45,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncont) to the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project (nip2026); and

2. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $31,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncocnt) to the City (Public) Restroom Study (nip2324).

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 4, Packet Page 84 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO APPROPRIATE A TOTAL OF $76,000 FROM

THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCIP)

CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NCIP PROJECTS ***NCIP***
WHEREAS, the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project (nip2026) was approved by City Council on 15th of October 2019 with an appropriation of $52,000 (Resolution No. 19-166 C.S.);
WHEREAS, the City (Public) Restroom Study project (nip2324) was approved by City Council on 20th of September 2022 with an appropriation of $100,000 (Resolution No. 22-131 C.S.);
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee met on January 11, 2024, and voted to recommend that the City Council increase funding for the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project (nip2026) by $45,000 and increase funding for the City Restroom Study project (nip2324) by $31,000 from the NCIP Contingency Account (31ncont);
WHEREAS, the current balance of the NCIP Contingency Account is $950,514.20, sufficient funding is available for these actions; and
WHEREAS, The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 5, Packet Page 85 2 1. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $45,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncont) to the Veterans Park West Parking Lot Renovation project account (nip2026); and

2. Authorizes the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $31,000 from the NCIP Contingency account (31ncont) to the City (Public) Restroom Study account (nip2324).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 5., Item Page 6, Packet Page 86 Council
Agenda Report
№07/19
FROM: Andrea Renny, PE, PTOE, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Cody Hennings, EIT, Engineering Assistant
SUBJECT: Order Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Alvarado Street Maintenance District No. 85-1 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Alvarado Street Maintenance District 85-1. This is a property-based district in which liability for the assessment is premised upon a person’s property ownership.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources through sound economic vitality efforts, streamlining operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal transparency, and community partnerships. Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources through sound economic vitality efforts, streamlining operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal transparency, and community partnerships.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This action is consistent with previous City Council actions and will begin the process for establishing an annual assessment to repair and maintain improvements, and to add these improvements as necessary to meet the intent of the District’s formation.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

A meeting with representatives of the District will be held to discuss the special benefits conferred and an appropriate assessment rate for 2024-2025. This information will be used to generate the report. The assessment pays for all aspects of the work program for 2024-2025.

The City has historically contributed funds to the District. If the assessment calculation utilizes the same factors, the expected amount would be approximately $49,600 after being adjusted by the consumer price index of 3.4%.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 6., Item Page 1, Packet Page 87 Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

City Council could decide not to proceed with the reestablishment of this District. However, the assessment pays for maintenance of enhanced improvements that add to the character of the downtown and support commerce. If the maintenance district were to expire without being annually re-imposed then the City would not have dedicated funds to maintain the enhanced improvements on Alvarado Street at the same level of service. Additionally if in the future the City wished to re-create a maintenance district it would require the additional work of establishing a new maintenance district, including conducting a vote by the property owners which could fail.

DISCUSSION:

The Alvarado Street Maintenance District (District) was established in 1985 under the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act (Streets and Highways Code section 22500 et seq.), which authorizes assessments to install, construct and maintain landscaping, lighting and park and recreational facilities, including graffiti removal. The boundaries of the District include the entire length of Alvarado Street. Staff will meet with representatives of the District to determine the suitable level of service and calculate an acceptable assessment for the next fiscal year. The current assessment is $1.57/lineal foot/month. and this next year’s rate may vary depending on the end of year balance. If there is a surplus or a deficit in the improvement fund of an assessment district at the end of any fiscal year, the surplus or deficit shall be carried forward to the next annual assessment to be levied within such district and applied as a credit or a debit against such assessment.

Staff recommends that the City Council order the preparation of the Engineer’s Report. The report will evaluate the costs and determine the appropriate allocation for each beneficiary of the proposed improvements. The Engineer’s Report separates the general benefits to the public at large from the special benefits the assessed parcels will receive. Property based assessments may only be used to pay for the special benefits provided by the improvements and activities of a district and may not be used to pay for general benefits (California Constitution Art XIIID §4(a).) Therefore, the Engineer’s Report must separate and quantify the special and general benefits and assess property owners only for the portion of the cost representing special benefits.

At a future Council meeting, the City Council will be asked to receive the report and set a time for a public hearing regarding the contents of the report. After the public hearing, Council will be asked to adopt a resolution confirming the assessment and the district boundaries. The Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 6., Item Page 2, Packet Page 88 resolution will be filed with the County Auditor’s office prior to the August 1, 2024 deadline established by the County Auditor.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Peter Cofresi, Executive Director, Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this agenda item, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are posted at https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments within 72 hours of the meeting.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 6., Item Page 3, Packet Page 89 RESOLUTION NO. __- ___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№07/19
ORDERING ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ALVARADO STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 85-1
WHEREAS, the Alvarado Street Maintenance District (District) was established in 1985 under the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act (Streets and Highways Code section 22500 et seq.), which authorizes assessments to install, construct and maintain landscaping, lighting and park and recreational facilities, including graffiti removal on Alvarado Street; WHEREAS, the District has been renewed annually and has remained in effect since the establishment of the District;
WHEREAS, the District funds maintenance which contributes to a clean and safe environment conducive to commerce;
WHEREAS, all parcels that receive a special benefit are included in the District and the cost of the benefits are reasonably apportioned among the benefitted parcels according to special benefits;
WHEREAS, general benefits available to the public at large are not paid from special assessments; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby orders the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 for the Alvarado Street Maintenance District No. 85-1 to analyze and separate the general benefits to the public at large from the special benefits the assessed parcels will receive.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 6., Item Page 4, Packet Page 90 2 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 6., Item Page 5, Packet Page 91 Council
Agenda Report
№07/19
FROM: Andrea Renny, PE, PTOE, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Cody Hennings, EIT, Engineering Assistant
SUBJECT: Order Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Calle Principal Maintenance District No. 00-1 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution ordering the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Calle Principal Maintenance District 00-1. This is a property-based district in which liability for the assessment is premised upon a person’s property ownership
VALUE DRIVERS:

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

If the assessment calculation utilizes the same factors, the expected amount would be approximately $25,900 after being adjusted by the consumer price index of 3.4%.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 7., Item Page 1, Packet Page 92 rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

City Council could decide not to proceed with the reestablishment of this District. However, the assessment pays for maintenance of improvements that add to the character of the downtown and support commerce. If the maintenance district were to expire without being annually reimposed then the City would not have dedicated funds to maintain the enhancements to the same level of service. Additionally, if in the future the City wished to recreate a maintenance district it would require the additional work of establishing a new maintenance district, including conducting a vote by the property owners which could fail to pass.

DISCUSSION:

The Calle Principal Maintenance District (District) was established in 2000 under the 1972 Landscape and Lighting Act (Streets and Highways Code section 22500 et seq.), which authorizes assessments to install, construct, and maintain landscaping, lighting and park and recreational facilities, including graffiti removal. The boundaries of the District include the entire length of Calle Principal. Staff will meet with representatives of the District to determine the suitable level of service and calculate an acceptable assessment for the next fiscal year. The current assessment is $0.11/lineal foot/month, and this next year’s rate may vary depending on the end-of-year balance. If there is a surplus or a deficit in the improvement fund of an assessment district at the end of any fiscal year, the surplus or deficit shall be carried forward to the next annual assessment to be levied within such district and applied as a credit or a debit against such assessment.

Staff recommends that the City Council order the preparation of the Engineer’s Report. The report will evaluate the costs and determine the appropriate allocation for each beneficiary of the proposed improvements. The Engineer’s Report separates the general benefits to the public at large from the special benefits the assessed parcels will receive. Property-based assessments may only be used to pay for the special benefits provided by the improvements and activities of a district and may not be used to pay for general benefits (California Constitution Art XIIID §4(a).) Therefore, the Engineer’s Report must separate and quantify the special and general benefits and assess property owners only for the portion of the cost representing special benefits.

At a future Council meeting, the City Council will be asked to receive the report and set a time for a public hearing regarding the contents of the report. After the public hearing, Council will be asked to adopt a resolution confirming the assessment and the district boundaries. The resolution would be filed with the County Auditor’s office prior to the August 1, 2024 deadline established by the County Auditor.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 7., Item Page 2, Packet Page 93 CH/pl
Attachments: 1. Resolution
e: Peter Cofresi, Executive Director, Old Monterey Business Association (OMBA) Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this agenda item, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are posted at https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments within 72 hours of the meeting.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 7., Item Page 3, Packet Page 94 RESOLUTION NO. __- ___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№07/19
ORDERING ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 CALLE PRINCIPAL MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 00-1
WHEREAS, the Calle Principal Maintenance District (District) was established in 2000 under the 1972 Landscaping and Lighting Act (Streets & Highways Code section 22500 et seq.) which authorizes the assessment to install, construct, and maintain landscaping, lighting, and park and recreational facilities, including graffiti removal; WHEREAS, the District has been renewed annually and has remained in effect since the establishment of the District;
WHEREAS, all parcels that receive a special benefit are included in the District and the cost of the benefits are reasonably apportioned among the benefitted parcels according to special benefits;
WHEREAS, general benefits available to the public at large are not paid from special assessments;
WHEREAS, the District funds maintenance which contributes to a clean and safe environment conducive to commerce; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby orders the preparation of an Engineer’s Report for 2024-2025 for the Calle Principal Maintenance District No. 00-1.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 7., Item Page 4, Packet Page 95 2 APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 7., Item Page 5, Packet Page 96 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Kimberly Cole, AICP, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approve Letter to California Coastal Commission Supporting the Re-Issuance of the Coastal Development Permit for the Cannery Row Plaza Project (Ocean View Plaza Project) Located at 457, 465, 470, 484, 565, and 570 Cannery Row (Not A Project Under CEQA)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the California Coastal Commission supporting the re-issuance of the Coastal Development Permit for the Cannery Row Plaza Project (previously known as the Ocean View Plaza Project).

VALUE DRIVERS:

The City supports business retention and business attraction efforts through partnerships with local business, business associations, and the chamber of commerce.

The proposed Cannery Row Plaza Project is a key economic development effort for the Cannery Row area. The area is predominantly vacant and dilapidated today, with the exception of the parking lot. Redevelopment of the site will help to attract new businesses, increase housing opportunities, and eliminate an existing eyesore.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

If the Coastal Commission does not re-issue the permit for the Ocean View Plaza project, the development will not proceed as approved by the City of Monterey.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: Yes FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The proposed action to send a letter has no direct implications on the City budget. The future project contemplated as part of the Coastal Development Permit will increase sales and property tax.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 1, Packet Page 97 the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to authorize the Mayor to sign the letter.

DISCUSSION:

On January 21, 2024, Bob Faulis wrote a letter to the Mayor and City Council requesting that the Council send a letter of support for the Cannery Row Plaza Coastal Development Permit to the California Coastal Commission (Attachment 2). The attached letter of support fulfills this request (Attachment 1). The City Council is asked to consider this letter of support and authorize the Mayor to sign the letter.

Background
The California Coastal Commission originally approved the Coastal Development Permit for the project on August 7, 2008. The Commission issued various extensions to the permit over the years. In November 2019, the Coastal Commission denied the requested permit extension based on changed circumstances, including water sources and current sea level rise predictions. The Commission staff report states, “Here, the Applicants will need to submit not only the required fee … but also evidence of adequate water, updated coastal hazard evaluations and updated project plans responding to both.” The project includes:
 87,362 square feet of retail and restaurant use
 30,000 square feet of restaurant use, including 10,500 square feet of seating area and 700 restaurant seats
 8,408 square feet of Coastal/Community use
 38 market-rate condominiums
 13 inclusionary housing units
 377 parking spaces
 Construction of an on-site desalination plant
The City’s Vesting Tentative Map for the project is valid through June 1, 2025 and the project may be eligible for additional extensions. Despite this existing permit, various other permits are needed, including a Coastal Development Permit.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 2, Packet Page 98 Analysis
The current project developer requests that the Coastal Commission re-issue the Coastal Development Permit for the project. If the permit is not approved, the project will not proceed as designed. The attached letter supports developer’s request.

Attachments: 1. Draft Letter to California Coastal Commission

2. Bob Faulis, Ruby Falls Fund, Letter dated January 21, 2023 e: Cannery Row Business Association
Bob Faulis
Eric Jones
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 3, Packet Page 99 Attachment 1
California Coastal Commission
Central Coast District Office
725 Front Street, #300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Re: Letter to California Coastal Commission Requesting Issuance of Cannery Row Plaza CDP
Dear California Coastal Commission:

On behalf of the Monterey City Council, I am writing to request the reissuance of the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Cannery Row Plaza project. This project, developed by Ruby Falls Fund LLC, is of significant importance to the community and the City of Monterey. The 3.5-acre site, located in the heart of Cannery Row, a major tourist attraction with over 5 million visitors annually, has been an eyesore for many years, hindering the flow of tourists and presenting safety concerns.

The project offers several benefits to the community, such as 13 inclusionary housing units and 38 market-rate condominiums, beautification of the area, preservation of historic buildings and artifacts, and the creation of a significant revenue base for taxes. Furthermore, it will provide public access to the shoreline, a community park, and additional commercial spaces, contributing to the overall improvement of the area and the city's economic growth.

The development is also expected to create numerous construction jobs and generate substantial revenues for the local trade, addressing the inherent issues regarding public safety and attracting vandalism and vagrancy to the current property conditions. Additionally, the project will provide public access to the shoreline for various recreational activities, such as fishing, diving, and kayaking, further enhancing the area's appeal to residents and visitors alike.

The Monterey City Council respectfully urges the California Coastal Commission to reconsider and reissue the Coastal Development Permit for the Cannery Row Plaza project.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 4, Packet Page 100 Attachment 1
This development is not only crucial for the improvement and utilization of the 3.5-acre site but also for the economic and social benefits it will bring to the community.

Sincerely,
Tyller Williamson
Mayor
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 5, Packet Page 101 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 January 21, 2023
Mayor, City Council, and Staff
City of Monterey
580 Pacific St.

Monterey, CA 93940
RE: Letter to California Coastal Commission Requesting Issuance of Cannery Row Plaza CDP.

I am writing regarding our Cannery Row Plaza Project. We acquired the project 6 ½ years ago- a broken project that has failed the last 27 years. If we had not purchased the property when we did, the current building entitlements would have been lost and the 60-year vacant land would remain vacant for at least another decade or more.

The property and its development are extremely important to the City of Monterey. It is located in the geographic center of Cannery Row, a major tourist attraction with 5+ million visitors each year. This 3.5-acre eyesore hinders the flow of tourists as it presents a bleak barrier to the shops, restaurants, and hotels on the other side.

It has been a difficult task to maintain entitlements and keep the project moving forward. A big obstacle was the attempts of the first developer, who lost the property to foreclosure twice. Subsequently, he sought to prevent any future developer from making profits from his years of work. Being pulled into a 12-year court battle, going up to supreme court review, our company succeeded in quieting title in our name.

Unfortunately, the false claims of ownership by the first developer gave the California Coastal Commission ("CCC") the idea of revoking the valid Coastal Development Permit because "they were not sure who the owner is." No procedure exists for the Coastal Commission to revoke a Coastal Development Permit once a notice of 'intent to issue' a permit is offered by the CCC.

Worsening the impropriety of this is the fact that our company approached the CCC prior to purchase to verify the permit and its transfer to us upon purchase. The CCC provided forms and advice after the purchase, but as soon as the first developer raised their hand claiming ownership without any proof, the CCC halted the transfer and refused to work with us any further. This was despite the fact that we provided all three of the 'proof of ownership documents' of which the CCC stated they require only one for proof of ownership.

Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 6, Packet Page 102 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 The courts finally ruled that we are the owners and were so from time of closing in July 2017.

However, the CCC chose to play judge and jury and determined we were not the owners and stood firm in their revocation of the permit. As stated, this was proved an incorrect conclusion by the courts. Consequently, we had to file a Writ of Mandate in Monterey Superior Court to maintain our rights to the Coastal Development Permit so as to proceed with developing the gaping hole on Cannery Row.

It is a waste of judicial efficiency and state money for the CCC to fight this case as they were required to administratively transfer the permit; especially when they made that decision without authority or legal procedure. The CCC should stipulate in court to our claims and continue the transfer of the permit as they are required to do by administrative procedures.

I respectfully ask that you write a letter on behalf of our community to encourage the CCC to do the right thing and issue the CDP. I point out that the benefits to the city and peninsula are many:
• The beautification of an eyesore in the middle of the City’s top tourist area • Stop the wasting of the historic San Xavier Fish Reduction Plant and provide an adaptive reuse as a History/Community Center and Museum for the City.
• The reconstruction of the historic San Xavier Warehouse building envelope lost to storm damage and an emergency demolition permit by the Coastal Commission in 1997 • Salvage and reinstall of a portion of the Historic Tevis-Murray estate wall built in the late 1800’s • Salvage and adaptive reuse of the large Fish Oil Tank along running trail and its reuse as trailside sandwich & coffee shop
• Salvage and reinstall of the boulder encased in the San Xavier foundation and seen in the opening scenes of “Clash by Night” a movie filmed on Cannery Row in 1952 and featuring Marilyn Monroe and Barbara Stanwick.
• Salvage and preservation of the exposed portion of the buried historic railcar • Salvage and reinstall of the Historic “Pacfic Fish Co” (incorrectly spelled by the Italian workers) concrete sign in sidewalk and recognition of the site where the first cannery on cannery row was located
• Provide access for the viewing and historic education of the public concerning the Fish Holding Tanks
• The current conditions of the property blocks public access to the beautiful shoreline • The current property conditions present inherent issues regarding public safety concerns and is an attractive nuisance for graffiti vandals and vagrants
• The Development project scheduled as a $300,000,000 build will bring many construction jobs and revenues for the local trades.
• The Development into a significant revenue base from taxes generated from the proposed 100,000 square feet of retail/restaurant ( 30 shops and 5 restaurants) • Employment of several hundred Monterey Community Citizens in the 35 new businesses • The creation of 51 new residences with 13 inclusionary housing units which helps the City meet the State’s require new housing quotas.

Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 7, Packet Page 103 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 • Providing public access to the shoreline for fishing, diving, kayaking, and enjoyment of the waterfront
• Provide a Community Park with a view to the shoreline from the running trail • Recreate an additional Cannery Row Crossover Bridge for public viewing of Cannery Row Street • Provide a commercial space for an entertainment venue that could be a second anchor tenant for Cannery Row (an educational/entertainment company much like the aquarium has been aligned for tenancy).
• Gentrification of the street, businesses, and image of Cannery Row • Provide commercial structures which will further demonstrate the character of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row
This project is extremely important to the Community, not just for the improvement in appearance and use of the 3.5 acres, but also because of the large tax basis it provides the city. It will also provide desperately needed inclusionary housing units that the city is at a large deficit in providing.

I have included a sample letter below to help generate ideas for your letter. Additional find an Ai generated letter to really get the juices flowing. Please take a look at the videos below which show the details of our project.

Bob Faulis
Ruby Falls Fund
484 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940 (760)
212-3729
[email protected]
Cannery Row Video -
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Cannery Row Ecology Video -
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Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 8, Packet Page 104 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 A SAMPLE LETTER TO CCC:

Re: Letter to California Coastal Commission Requesting Issuance of Cannery Row Plaza CDP
Dear California Coastal Commission,
I am writing to request the reissuance of the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Cannery Row Plaza project. This project, developed by Ruby Falls Fund LLC, is of significant importance to the community and the city of Monterey. The 3.5-acre site, located in the heart of Cannery Row, a major tourist attraction with over 5 million visitors annually, has been an eyesore for many years, hindering the flow of tourists and presenting safety concerns.

The project offers several benefits to the community, including the beautification of the area, preservation of historic buildings and artifacts, and the creation of a significant revenue base for taxes. Furthermore, it will provide public access to the shoreline, a community park, and additional commercial spaces, which will contribute to the overall improvement of the area and the city's economic growth.

I respectfully urge the California Coastal Commission to reconsider and reissue the Coastal Development Permit for the Cannery Row Plaza project. This development is not only crucial for the improvement and utilization of the 3.5-acre site but also for the economic and social benefits it will bring to the community.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Member, Monterey City Council
Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 9, Packet Page 105 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 And for emotional inspiration alone, we can call on Ai to generate a passion filled letter Dear Coastal Commission,
I am writing to implore you to grant the Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the Cannery Row Plaza Project. This transformative mixed-use development isn't just a visionary undertaking; it's a vital catalyst for Monterey's future, poised to ignite rejuvenation and unlock four distinct, invaluable benefits:

1. Revitalizing an Iconic Tourist Destination: The current property stands as a hollow blight on Cannery Row's vibrant pulse. Cannery Row Plaza will revitalize this central artery, replacing a stagnant eyesore with a bustling hub of commerce, leisure, and community. Imagine vibrant storefronts welcoming visitors, airy residences overlooking the bay, and a lively plaza pulsing with activity. This isn't just development; it's rekindling the soul of a treasured destination.

2. Unleashing Economic Vitality: Monterey craves vibrant, diverse economic engines.

Cannery Row Plaza will be just that, generating a ripple effect of prosperity. Picture new jobs for residents, increased tax revenue to bolster city services, and a surge in tourist spending. Local businesses will thrive, fueled by the Plaza's magnetism, leading to a self-sustaining cycle of growth and opportunity.

3. Embracing Our Environmental Responsibility: Cannery Row Plaza isn't simply about concrete and mortar; it's about responsible stewardship. Sustainable design principles will be woven into its very fabric, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing coastal access. Imagine a public walkway gracing the shoreline, inviting residents and visitors to connect with the ocean's majesty. Picture a plaza adorned with native landscaping, fostering harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. This project is about progress built on a foundation of conscious, green practices.

4. Forging a Community Tapestry: Cannery Row has always been a tapestry woven from the threads of diverse experiences. Cannery Row Plaza will strengthen this unique fabric, providing a vibrant public space where residents and visitors can gather, forge connections, and celebrate their shared love for Monterey. Picture families enjoying the plaza's play area, artists showcasing their talents, and locals and tourists mingling in a spirit of open camaraderie. This project is about fostering a space that belongs to everyone, a beating heart for the entire community.

The Cannery Row Plaza Project isn't just a development; it's a promise of a brighter future for Monterey. It's about revitalization, economic prosperity, environmental responsibility, and forging a stronger community. I urge you, with fervent conviction, to grant the CDP and unleash the potential of this transformative vision.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Member, Monterey City Council
(Ai can make you chuckle, but it gives new ideas)
Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 10, Packet Page 106 www.RubyFallFund . com
484 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 • Phone: 855-Can-RowP • Fax: 858-571- 8782 Citations:
[1]
https://monterey.org/city_hall/community_development/planning/development_projects/inde x.php
[2] https://www.ksbw.com/article/montereys-cannery-row-to-get-disney-level-ride/44350344 [3] https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/housing-communitydevelopment/planning-services/current-planning/general-info/current-major-projects [4] https://www.ksbw.com/article/monterey-city-council-looks-to-fort-ord-and-ryan-ranch-tomeet-state-housing-requirements/45213027 [5] http://pineconearchive.com/200117PCA.pdf
[6] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/against-the-odds-a-developeris-pushing-a-cannery-row-project-that-no-longer-has/article_4b503340-8f0d-11ee-aff7- 3b671b12ced2.html
[7] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/hurdles-remain-in-developingcannery-row-s-last-vacant-property-but-now-we-know-who/article_615a4050-ef70-11edbe74-6fb0fb29fd51.html [8] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/the-years-long-quest-todevelop-the-last-vacant-property-on-cannery-row-takes-another/article_9e28299e-4d6d11ec-9e9c-ff5d43c14c83.html [9] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/opinion/mcnow_intro/why-has-a-waterfrontproperty-on-cannery-row-been-sitting-vacant-for-decades/article_26c85832-7fe1-11ec-8d4dbb2d99639b58.html [10] https://flipbook.montereycountyweekly.com/archive/2022/01-27-22/#mcw-20 [11] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/after-languishing-unbuilt-foryears-a-cannery-row-development-shows/article_9c97a5e0-226b-11e8-a46e431d820dc291.html [12] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/cannery-row-project-facesnew-challenges-and-it-s-not-even-clear-who-owns-the/article_728cbbe4-ed1a-11e8-9eb5- f779ebf2aac7.html
[13] https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/the-years-long-quest-todevelop-the-last-vacant-property-on-cannery-row-takes-another/article_9e28299e-4d6d11ec-9e9c-ff5d43c14c83.html Attachment 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 8., Item Page 11, Packet Page 107 Council
Agenda Report
№07/19
271821.1
FROM: Hans Uslar, City Manager
Prepared by: Mark Ackermann, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Enter Into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and Appoint the City Manager as the City’s Representative to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Board of Directors (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

The City Council adopts the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and appoint the City Manager as the City’s representative to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Board of Directors.

VALUE DRIVERS:

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

If Council adopts this resolution, the City would commit to funding $100 per year over a five (5) year period for a total of $500 paid to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation. These funds would be planned as part of the City Manager’s Office budget each year.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

It is within the City Council’s purview to authorize the City Manager to enter into partnership agreements with organizations in the community. This would be a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation to facilitate tech transfer in the Monterey area and strengthen cooperation with our local military servicemembers.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: Yes ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 9., Item Page 1, Packet Page 108 CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because entering into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action, such as appropriating funding provided to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

City Council could choose not to adopt this resolution, however that is not recommended.

DISCUSSION:

Background on the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and NPS Foundation The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) has over 1,500 operationally experienced military professionals in Monterey studying a wide variety of STEM and supporting curricula that provide a unique technical sophistication within the uniformed services. In concert with the defensefocused faculty, NPS works to address Department of Defense (DoD) issues. In January 2023, the NPS identified innovation as a strategic pillar alongside education and research. NPS is currently leveraging commercial partnerships to drive the adoption of technologies such as autonomy, next-generation wireless, and artificial intelligence into the DoD.

The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that directly supports NPS in various ways. Over the last five (5) years, the primary focus of the NPS Foundation has been on developing relationships with commercial partners to help NPS students and faculty move from idea to impact. The NPS Foundation is uniquely postured to support innovation at NPS with its Advisory Council and Board of Trustees. With its deep bench of talent, the NPS Foundation can help companies that are new to the defense sector develop the infrastructure for commercial viability and help them identify the best fit and path toward commercialization.

What is a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)?
A Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA) is an agreement between a federal government entity and a state, local government, or non-profit partnership intermediary to engage academia and industry on behalf of the government to assist in tech transfer, collaboration, and cooperation. The Partnership Intermediary assists, counsels, and/or cooperates with small business firms and institutions of higher education to facilitate the transfer of technology from a federal entity.

What this PIA with the NPS Foundation Would Offer the City The NPS Foundation offers to act on behalf of the City to support tech transfer from NPS to support the innovation ecosystem in Monterey. In this regard, the NPS Foundation will commit the following:
 Provide consulting, strategic planning, military, and technology assessments to facilitate the development of partnerships for NPS and businesses that operate in Monterey.  Arrange technical conferences, workshops, and seminars that support tech transfer and, where appropriate, create collaborative opportunities in the local community.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 9., Item Page 2, Packet Page 109  Provide collaboration space and coordination to support the interaction of businesses with NPS.
 Support the development and execution of prize competitions and STEM outreach activities to link NPS to local organizations to further its mission. The Rapid Innovation Design Challenge is one example of how the NPS Foundation is already doing some of this work. Monterey High School’s “Robodores” won the runner-up category “Persuasive Problem Solver” in the 2023 event.
 Market the Department of Navy’s technologies in the local area in support of NPS goals and priorities.

What this PIA requires from the City
The City would serve as a Partnership Intermediary in this agreement, and in that role, there are a few obligations it would be expected to fulfill:
 Adopt a resolution authorizing a Partnership Intermediary Agreement (this action) and execute a Partnership Intermediary agreement with the NPS Foundation.  Provide nominal funding in the amount of $500 to the NPS Foundation over a five (5) year period of performance ($100 per year) with the recognition that the NPS Foundation has already committed its resources to support this activity.  Identify a representative from the City to sit on the Board of Directors of the NPS Foundation throughout the duration of the period of performance to ensure the activities identified above are being conducted. Per the governance committee for the NPS Foundation, the selected representative would have to be vetted by the Chairman of the NPS Foundation and approved by a vote of the current NPS Foundation board.

It is recommended that the City Manager be appointed to the Board of Directors of the NPS Foundation. The opportunity to strengthen the City’s relationship with Monterey’s military community and facilitate cooperation and collaboration with small businesses, academia, and the broader community supports Council’s desire to support sound economic vitality efforts and community partnerships. This agreement also requires minimal funding and staff time from the City. Staff recommends Council adopt this resolution.

Attachments: 1. Resolution
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 9., Item Page 3, Packet Page 110 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP INTERMEDIARY

AGREEMENT WITH THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION AND APPOINT THE CITY MANAGER AS THE CITY OF MONTEREY’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL FOUNDATION’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS, A Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation provides an opportunity to pursue community partnerships and sound economic vitality efforts;
WHEREAS, The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that directly supports the Naval Postgraduate School in various ways. Over the last five (5) years, the primary focus of the NPS Foundation has been on developing relationships with commercial partners to help NPS students and faculty move from idea to impact; WHEREAS, A Partnership Intermediary Agreement would allow the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation to act on behalf of the City to support tech transfer from the Naval Postgraduate School to support the innovation ecosystem in Monterey. The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation would arrange technical conferences, workshops, and seminars that support this endeavor and, where appropriate, create collaborative opportunities in the local community; WHEREAS, The City of Monterey would be expected to provide nominal funding in the amount of $500 in equal amounts over the span of five (5) years and identify a representative from the City to sit on the Board of Directors of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation throughout the duration of the period of performance to ensure the activities identified above are being conducted;
WHERAS, The City of Monterey’s City Manager serves as the primary liaison between the City and partners such as the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, and Naval Support Activity Monterey; and
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 CEQA Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

Because entering into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 9., Item Page 4, Packet Page 111 2 Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action, such as appropriating funding provided to the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 9., Item Page 5, Packet Page 112 Council
Agenda Report
№07/19
FROM: Kimberly Cole, AICP, Community Development Director Prepared By: Anastacia Wyatt, Housing Manager
SUBJECT: Amend the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Activities Plan to Reallocate Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Funding to Predevelopment Costs for Affordable Rental Housing and Authorize the City Manager to Increase the Secured Loan to MidPen Housing by $53,844.05 and Sign Loan and Deed Documents (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

Amend the approved Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Activities Plan to provide 95% of funding for FY 2019-2020 to predevelopment costs for affordable rental housing, increase the secured loan to MidPen Housing by $53,844.05 to a total loan of $110,598.05, and authorize the City Manager to sign required loan and deed documents.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

Accurately updating the City’s PLHA Grant Activities Plan is required by the grant agreement and the Department of Housing and Community Development’s PLHA Final Guidelines. The grant funds will support the City Council goals regarding affordable housing and supporting housing services for its residents, including the City Council value driver of “working to improve the quality of life of our residents…ensuring that Monterey remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and visit”.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: Yes FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The City applied for and was awarded a PLHA grant in FY 2019-2020 in the amount of $116,419. The City will be eligible for additional funding up to an estimated $698,514 over a five year period pending State finances. This amendment only applies to grant-funded activities in FY 2019-2020. The proposed amendment moves the 30% of funding designated in the Plan to assist persons who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to the designation for predevelopment costs for affordable rental housing, thereby increasing the funding allocation from 65% to 95% of the PLHA allocation to predevelopment costs. The original grant amount of $116,419 for the FY 2019-2020 would not change, only the allocation for the activities in the Plan.

The City Council approved Resolution 22-126 committing $56,754 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to predevelopment activities related to the affordable housing project at 587 and 593 Van Buren and 424 and 450 Madison. However, $56,754 ended up being less than the 65% of the PLHA FY 2019-2020 grant allocated for predevelopment costs, which should have totaled $75,672.35. Additionally, the City has not yet expended the other 30% of PLHA grant funds. If the City does not make this amendment and request the funds by March 1, 2024, the Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 10.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 1, Packet Page 113 City will forfeit $53,844.05 in PLHA program funds and potentially a percentage of administrative funds.

Therefore, the recommended action will reallocate $34,925.70 in funds from rental assistance to increase the total amount of predevelopment funding to the MidPen affordable housing project by $53,844.05 for a total of $110,598.05.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey Planning Division determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Article 5, Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action has no potential to cause any effect on the environment, this matter is not a project.

Because the proposed action does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. The appropriate level of CEQA review will be conducted on the future project prior to the City taking any action and on any future development of City property. No decision is considered by the City Council at this time that could be analyzed through the CEQA process.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could decide to allocate Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to different eligible activities or in different percentages. However, this is not recommended because not reallocating the PLHA funds by March 2024 would result in the City losing $53,844.05 in funds and could possibly result in a reduction of administrative funding. Funding predevelopment activities for affordable housing at 587 and 593 Van Buren Street and 424 and 450 Madison Street is a means of ensuring the City receives its full grant amount.

DISCUSSION:

The City Council authorized an application to the State for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant and subsequently approved a 5-year funding plan. The City received $116,419 for FY19-20, and an estimated $698,514 for the five-year grant period. Only 5% of grant funds may be allocated for administrative costs.

The City’s 5-Year Plan is as follows:

City of Monterey PLHA Proposed Activities (Years 1-5 Allocation) Activity Description Percent Budget Per Year
1 2 3 4 5

1. The predevelopment, development,
acquisition, rehabilitation, and
preservation of multifamily,
residential live-work, rental housing
that is affordable to extremely low-,
very low-, low-, or moderate-income
households, including necessary
operating subsidies.
65% 65% 65% 65% 65%
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 2, Packet Page 114

2. Assisting persons who are
experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, including, but not
limited to, providing rapid rehousing,
rental assistance, supportive/case
management services that allow
people to obtain and retain housing,
operating and capital costs for
navigation centers and emergency
shelters, and the new construction,
rehabilitation, and preservation of
permanent and transitional housing.
30% 30% 30% 30% 30%

3. Administration 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
In 2022, the City Council authorized $56,754 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds for predevelopment activities related to the affordable housing project at 587 and 593 Van Buren and 424 and 450 Madison. However, this accounted for only 48.75% of the FY19-20 grant funds. The City must commit the remaining FY19-20 grant funds by March 2024. Therefore, it is proposed that the City’s PLHA 5-Year Plan be amended for year 1, FY 2019-2020 funding as follows:

City of Monterey PLHA Proposed Activities (Years 1-5 Allocation) Activity Description Percent Budget Per Year
1 2 3 4 5

3. Administration 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 3, Packet Page 115 The Plan Amendment is available for review on the City of Monterey website at:
www.monterey.org/housing.

Allocating the remaining FY19-20 PLHA grant funds to predevelopment activities, specifically to the MidPen affordable rental housing project proposed to be built behind City Hall will bring an important affordable housing project closer to fruition and ensure that the City’s grant funds are timely spent so that the City continues to receive its full allocation from the State. Rental assistance continues to be an important issue in the City and in FY 2023-2024, the City Council directed staff to prepare a Rental Assistance Program that will begin in the spring of 2024. City staff will come back to City Council to determine the program guidelines for this new Rental Assistance Program, at a special meeting on February 28, 2024, and potential adoption of a program on March 19, 2024. It is necessary to reallocate these PLHA funds in order to retain the funding that is due to expire from this first round of PLHA funding from 2019-2020.

Please note that the City is unable to edit the form or the substance of the State provided resolution template for the PLHA action.

If the PLHA Plan amendment is approved, staff requests that the previous loan to MidPen Housing of PLHA funds be increased by $53,844.05 to a total of $110,598.05. The State of California requires that PLHA grant funds committed to private affordable housing developers, such as MidPen, be in the form of a loan that is secured through deeds to the property. This ensures that the grant funds will be repaid to the City and can be used for other affordable housing projects in the future. In addition, if the project is not built by 2030, the money will need to be refunded to the program. Since MidPen intends to lease the Madison and Van Buren properties from the City, the City will need to file various deed documents against its own property, thereby securing the loan.

Conclusion
Staff recommends the City Council approve the Amendment to the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant 5-Year Activities Plan (302c4) to allocate 95% of FY 2019-2020 grant funding to predevelopment costs for affordable rental housing. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council authorize increasing the loan to MidPen Housing for predevelopment activities related to the affordable housing project at Madison and Van Buren to $110,598.05 and authorize the City Manager to execute required loan documents, including a deed of trust to be recorded against the City’s Van Buren property.

AW:kc
Attachments: 1. Resolution -PLHA (State required template as to form and substance)

2. Resolution – Loan
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours of the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 4, Packet Page 116 RESOLUTION NO. __- ___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY

AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND ADOPTING THE PLHA PLAN FOR THE PERMANENT

LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM
A majority of the City Council of the City of Monterey hereby consents to, adopts, and ratifies the following resolution:

A. WHEREAS, the Department is authorized to provide up to $296 million under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)); B. WHEREAS, the State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department”) issued a Notice of Funding Availability (“NOFA”) dated 12/29/2023 under the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program; C. WHEREAS, the City of Monterey is an eligible Local government who has applied for program funds to administer one or more eligible activities, or a Local or Regional Housing Trust Fund to whom an eligible Local government delegated its PLHA formula allocation; D.WHEREAS, the Department may approve funding allocations for PLHA Program, subject to the terms and conditions of the Guidelines, NOFA, Program requirements, the Standard Agreement, and other contracts between the Department and PLHA grant recipients; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. If Applicant receives a grant of PLHA funds from the Department pursuant to the above referenced PLHA NOFA, it represents and certifies that it will use all such funds in a manner consistent and in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and laws, including without limitation all rules and laws regarding the PLHA Program, as well as any and all contracts Applicant may have with the Department.

2. Applicant is hereby authorized and directed to receive a PLHA grant, in an amount not to exceed the five-year estimate of the PLHA formula allocations, as stated in Appendix B of the current NOFA 2023-2024 in accordance with all applicable rules and laws.

3. Applicant hereby agrees to use the PLHA funds for eligible activities as approved by the Department and in accordance with all Program requirements, Guidelines, other rules, and laws, as well as in a manner consistent and in compliance with the Standard Agreement and other contracts between the Applicant and the Department.

4. Pursuant to Sections 302(c)(4) and 302(c)(5) of the Guidelines, Applicant’s PLHA Plan Amendment for the 2019-2023 Allocations is attached to this resolution, and Applicant hereby adopts this PLHA Plan Amendment and certifies compliance with all public notice, public comment, and public hearing requirements in accordance with the Guidelines.

5. If applicable: Applicant certifies that it was delegated by the City Council of the City of Monterey to submit an application on its behalf and administer the PLHA grant award for the formula allocation of PLHA funds, pursuant to Guidelines Section 300(c) and 300(d), and the legally binding agreement between the recipient of the PLHA funds and the Applicant is submitted with the PLHA application.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 5, Packet Page 117

6. If applicable: Applicant certifies that it has or will subgrant some or all of its PLHA funds to another entity or entities. Pursuant to Guidelines Section 302(c)(3), “entity” means a housing developer or program operator, but does not mean an administering Local government to whom a Local government may delegate its PLHA allocation.

7. If applicable: Applicant certifies that its selection process of these subgrantees was or will be accessible to the public and avoided or shall avoid any conflicts of interest.

8. If applicable: Pursuant to Applicant’s certification in this resolution, the PLHA funds will be expended only for eligible Activities and consistent with all program requirements.

9. If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of for-sale housing projects or units within for-sale housing projects, the grantee shall record a deed restriction against the property that will ensure compliance with one of the requirements stated in Guidelines Section 302(c)(6)(A), (B) and (C).

10. If applicable: Applicant certifies that, if funds are used for the development of an Affordable Rental Housing Development, the Local government shall make PLHA assistance in the form of a lowinterest, deferred loan to the Sponsor of the Project, and such loan shall be evidenced through a Promissory Note secured by a Deed of Trust and a Regulatory Agreement shall restrict occupancy and rents in accordance with a Local government-approved underwriting of the Project for a term of at least 55 years.

11. Applicant shall be subject to the terms and conditions as specified in the Standard Agreement, the PLHA Program Guidelines and any other applicable SB 2 Guidelines published by the Department.

12. The City Manager is authorized to execute the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA Program Application, the PLHA Standard Agreement and any subsequent amendments or modifications thereto, as well as any other documents which are related to the Program or the PLHA grant awarded to Applicant, as the Department may deem appropriate.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that the above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated and adopted as findings of the City Council as if fully set forth herein.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this 20th day of February, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 6, Packet Page 118

CERTIFICATE OF THE ATTESTING OFFICER
The undersigned, Officer of the City of Monterey, does hereby attest and certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true, full and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Monterey which was duly convened and held on the date stated thereon, and that said document has not been amended, modified, repealed, or rescinded since its date of adoption and is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.

ATTEST:

Signature of Attesting Officer
Clementine Bonner Klein, City Clerk
Print Name and Title of Attesting Officer
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 7, Packet Page 119

RESOLUTION ATTACHMENT
PLHA Plan Amendment for the 2020-2023 Allocations (Attachment to Resolution Authorizing the Application and Amending the Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA))
The City’s Original 5-Year Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Plan is as follows:

City of Monterey PLHA Proposed Activities (Years 1-5 Allocation) Activity Description Percent Budget Per Year
1 2 3 4 5

1. The predevelopment, development,
acquisition, rehabilitation, and
preservation of multifamily,
residential live-work, rental housing
that is affordable to extremely low-,
very low-, low-, or moderateincome households, including necessary operating subsidies.
65% 65% 65% 65% 65%

2. Assisting persons who are
experiencing or at risk of
homelessness, including, but not
limited to, providing rapid
rehousing, rental assistance,
supportive/case management
services that allow people to obtain
and retain housing, operating and
capital costs for navigation centers
and emergency shelters, and the
new construction, rehabilitation,
and preservation of permanent and
transitional housing.
30% 30% 30% 30% 30%

3. Administration 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100
%
100%
The Proposed Amended 5-Year Plan changes year 1, FY 2019-2020 funding as follows:

City of Monterey PLHA Proposed Activities (Years 1-5 Allocation) Activity Description Percent Budget Per Year
1 2 3 4 5

1. The predevelopment, development,
acquisition, rehabilitation, and
preservation of multifamily,
residential live-work, rental housing
that is affordable to extremely low-,
very low-, low-, or moderateincome households, including necessary operating subsidies.
95% 65% 65% 65% 65%

2. Assisting persons who are
experiencing or at risk of
0% 30% 30% 30% 30%
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 8, Packet Page 120

RESOLUTION ATTACHMENT
homelessness, including, but not
limited to, providing rapid
rehousing, rental assistance,
supportive/case management
services that allow people to obtain
and retain housing, operating and
capital costs for navigation centers
and emergency shelters, and the
new construction, rehabilitation,
and preservation of permanent and
transitional housing.

3. Administration 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%
Totals 100% 100% 100% 100
%
100%
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 9, Packet Page 121 RESOLUTION NO. __- ___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№09/22

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE LOAN AGREEMENT WITH MIDPEN

HOUSING, SIGN DEED DOCUMENTS TO SECURE THE LOAN AND GUARANTEE A LOAN OBLIGATION ($110,598.05) FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 587 AND 593 VAN BUREN STREET AND 424 AND 450 MADISON STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey currently experiences both high housing costs and a low inventory of affordable housing units;
WHEREAS, in 2019 the City Council reviewed City owned properties to determine their potential to be developed for affordable housing in support of the City’s on-going housing efforts, including those intended to serve extremely low, very low and low-income residents; WHEREAS, this review showed the potential to support the City in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation, should any new housing units results from this effort; WHEREAS, on August 20, 2019 and September 3, 2019, the City Council received a report on a site analysis of City owned properties for affordable housing development. The Council directed staff to focus on potential sites located on Figueroa Street, Calle Principal, Adams Street and Van Buren/Madison Streets;
WHEREAS, the City issued a Request for Proposals on July 20, 2020 to solicit proposals to develop affordable housing on four City owned sites consisting of properties located at 417 Figueroa Street, 442 Adams Street, 438 Calle Principal, 587 and 593 Van Buren Street, and 424 and 450 Madison Street;
WHEREAS, proposals were due on October 2, 2020, and the City received responsive proposals from five developers;
WHEREAS, the City of Monterey received a responsive proposal for 587 and 593 Van Buren Street and 424 and 450 Madison Street from MidPen Housing Corporation that proposes to use 100% of the property area for the development of affordable housing, providing that 100% of the proposed units will be permanently affordable housing, with an affordability mix of units at 30% AMI, 40% AMI, 50% AMI, and 60% AMI;
WHEREAS, the Council directed staff to negotiate an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with MidPen Housing Corporation for 587 and 593 Van Buren Street and 424 and 450 Madison Street;
WHEREAS, the City authorized an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with MidPen Housing on July 19, 2022 Corporation for development of affordable housing at 587 and 593 Van Buren Street, 424 and 450 Madison Street;
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 10, Packet Page 122 2 WHEREAS, MidPen Housing prepared a budget for predevelopment studies and requested the City contribute $56,754 towards the cost of predevelopment studies; WHEREAS, the City received a Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant award in the amount of $116,419, with a budget dedicating 65% of the funds be used for predevelopment costs related to affordable housing development on City owned properties; WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 22-126 that committed $56,754 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds to the affordable housing project at 587 and 593 Van Buren and 424 and 450 Madison Streets. These monies were budgeted for predevelopment costs related to affordable housing at this site; WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 22-167 that authorized 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;
WHEREAS, the City is amending its Permanent Local Housing Allocation grant award to increase the funding dedicating 95% ($110,598.05) of the funds be used for predevelopment costs related to affordable housing development on City owned properties; WHEREAS, the City of Monterey Planning Office determined the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6) because the project proposes to issue loan documents and guarantee a loan to gather information and research about specific parcels for affordable housing development in the City of Monterey. Furthermore, the project does not qualify for any of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions found at CEQA Guidelines 15300.2.

Exception a - Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located - a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. No impacts are anticipated because this is a study to gather information. It will help identify particularly sensitive environments.

Exception b - Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. No cumulative impacts are anticipated because this is a study to gather information.

Exception c - Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. No significant impacts are anticipated because this is a study to gather information.

Exception d - Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to trees, historic buildings, Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 11, Packet Page 123 3 rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified Environmental Impact Report. The study area is not visible from a scenic highway.

Exception e - Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. The property is not located on a hazardous waste site pursuant to Governmental Code Section 65962.5. No impacts are anticipated because this is a study to gather information.

Exception f - Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. No impacts to historical resources are anticipated because this is a study to gather information.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY it hereby authorizes the City Manager to amend a loan agreement with MidPen Housing, sign deed documents including a deed of trust, and guarantee the loan obligation of $110,598.05 for an affordable housing project at 587 and 593 Van Buren and 424 and 450 Madison Streets. The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents necessary to comply with the Permanent Local Housing Allocating Funding program’s funding requirements to effectuate this housing project.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 10., Item Page 12, Packet Page 124 Council
Agenda Report
№07/19

FROM: Brian Edwards, Library & Museums Director
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize an Amendment to the Contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles, and Appropriate up to an Additional $4,400 in Bookmobile Reserve Funds towards the Purchase Price of the Library’s 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to:
1) Authorize the expenditure of an additional $4,400 from Bookmobile Reserve Funds (Oler Family Trust) to pay for additional upgrades plus increased taxes towards the purchase of the 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile previously authorized by Council pursuant to Resolutions 22-080 C.S. and 23-045 C.S.; 2) Amend the contract (AG-11127) with Farber Specialty Vehicles to increase the original purchase price for the new Bookmobile (which price excludes taxes paid separately by City to the State) by $11,970, from $193,326.00 to the new contract total of $205,296; and increase the total taxes to be paid directly to the State of California to a not-to-exceed amount of $20,912.53. The total amended contract price is not to exceed $226,208.53.

VALUE DRIVERS:

In collaboration with our community partners, work to improve the quality of life of all of our community members.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The action is consistent with the City policy to replace City vehicles and equipment when they have fulfilled their useful life cycle and are no longer economical to operate or maintain.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: [Yes/No (City Attorney determines)]
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The City has received and deposited $137,687.53 in grant funds toward the purchase of the bookmobile (resolution 22-080 and 23-045). The remaining $14,400 of grant funding will be Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 11.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 11., Item Page 1, Packet Page 125 issued after the final report is submitted to the California State Library. The remaining balance of up to $74,121 will be funded by the Monterey Public Library’s Oler Family Trust. There is no direct cost to the City of Monterey’s General Fund.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

None.

DISCUSSION:

Monterey Public Library’s bookmobile service launched 67 years ago in response to the closure of the City’s only branch library. It has been an essential library service since that time. The Library’s mobile branch delivers circulating materials, knowledgeable staff, internet connectivity, and fun educational programs to residents who face challenges traveling to downtown Monterey.

On June 29, 2022, Council adopted Resolution 22-080 C.S which approved the purchase of a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile from Farber Specialty Vehicles for a total amount of $213,721.00 ($193,326.00 for purchase of the vehicle, plus $20,395.00 in taxes).

On April 18, 2023, Council adopted Resolution 23-045 C.S., which authorized an additional $8,087.53 in California State Library grant funding to pay for necessary upgrades to the Bookmobile. No additional taxes to cover the cost of the upgrades were requested by staff at that time.

The total cost of the vehicle including all upgrades and taxes, is $226,208.53. This amount is calculated as follows:
$193,326.00 original price of vehicle
+$11,970.00 added for upgrades
+$20,912.53 in estimated taxes and fees
$226,208.53 total cost
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 11., Item Page 2, Packet Page 126 The amount of funding approved by Council to date is as follows:
$213,721.00 in funding (Reso 22-080)
+$8,087.53 in additional funding (Reso 23-045)
$221,808.53 appropriated to date.

The difference between the total cost of $226,208.53 and the $221,808.53 amount currently funded is $4,400, which is the amount of additional funding being requested. The additional $4,400 in funding will be paid by the Bookmobile Reserve Funds (Oler Family Trust). There is no cost to the City’s General Fund.

Lastly, the original contract entered into on August 15, 2022, with Farber Specialty Vehicles for the purchase of the Bookmobile must be amended to include the cost of the upgrades. The original contract amount was $193,326.00 (which does not include taxes). The additional upgrades have added $11,970.00 to the cost of the vehicle, equaling a total amended contract price of $205,296.00. The estimated $20,912.53 in taxes and fees will be remitted separately by the City to the State.

Attachment: 1. Resolution
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№07/19

ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH FARBER SPECIALTY VEHICLES, AND APPROPRIATE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL $4,400 IN BOOKMOBILE RESERVE FUNDS TOWARDS THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE LIBRARY’S 2022 MERCEDES SPRINTER VAN BOOKMOBILE
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Monterey approved resolution 22-080 on June 29, 2022 authorizing the purchase of one 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile from Farber Specialty Vehicles for $213,721.00;
WHEREAS, additional upgrades to the bookmobile were requested by the City, totaling $11,970;
WHEREAS, On April 18, 2023, Council adopted Resolution 23-045 C.S., which authorized an additional $8,087.53 in California State Library grant funding to pay for necessary upgrades to the Bookmobile;
WHEREAS, the Monterey Public Library’s Bookmobile Reserve Fund (Oler Family Trust) in the Library Trust Fund will fund the remaining balance of up to $74,121; WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 11., Item Page 4, Packet Page 128 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to:
1) Authorize the expenditure of an additional $4,400 from Bookmobile Reserve Funds (Oler Family Trust) to pay for additional upgrades plus increased taxes towards the purchase of the 2022 Mercedes Sprinter Van Bookmobile previously authorized by Council pursuant to Resolutions 22-080 C.S. and 23-045 C.S.; 2) Amend the contract (AG-11127) with Farber Specialty Vehicles to increase the original purchase price for the new Bookmobile (which price excludes taxes paid separately by City to the State) by $11,970, from $193,326.00 to the new total of $205,296; and increase the total taxes to be paid directly to the State of California to a not-to-exceed amount of $20,912.53. The total amended contract price is not-toexceed $226,208.53.

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 11., Item Page 5, Packet Page 129 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Brette Neal, Human Resources Director
Prepared By: Gina Russo, Assistant Human Resources Director SUBJECT: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association (MFCOA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association (MFCOA) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Provide sufficient resources and support to develop, retain, and recruit a high-quality city workforce.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

The Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) of 1968 established collective bargaining for California’s municipal, county and local special district employers and employees. Under MMBA, the governing body of a public agency is required to meet and confer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Approval of an agreement concluding labor negotiations with represented employees in a closed session must be reported after the agreement is final and has been accepted or ratified by the other party. (Government Code sections 54957.1(a)(6) and 3505.1.) Once the City Council votes to accept the MOU, it becomes a binding agreement.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

The increased annualized ongoing salary and benefits cost for the MFCOA agreement is $29,752 in year one and $52,959 in year two of the contract term. The annualized cost was allocated to and absorbed in the FY 22/23 and FY 23/24 budgets.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 12., Item Page 1, Packet Page 130 CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

No alternatives to reaching a successor agreement were considered. The Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association members and City of Monterey staff contributed to the development of the MOU as presented.

DISCUSSION:

MFCOA ratified a Tentative Agreement (TA) with the City of Monterey on June 1, 2022, which was considered and approved by City Council in closed session on June 29, 2022; the full MOU is presented for formal approval action today.

The Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association TA provided for a two-year agreement with salary increases of four percent (4%) in FY 22/23 and four percent (4%) in FY 23/24 and for the health insurance plan year January 1, 2024 only, the City shall increase its contributions for health insurance, not to exceed 9% to the new PERS Gold premiums. The MOU also increased tuition reimbursement to $2,000 and uniform pay by $40.

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Attachments: 1. Resolution with Exhibit A – MFCOA MOU 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2024 e: Christine Davi, City Attorney
Rafaela King, Finance Director
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 12., Item Page 2, Packet Page 131 RESOLUTION NO. __-___ C.S.

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY
№010/23

APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
FOR THE MONTEREY FIRE CHIEF OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (MFCOA) FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
WHEREAS, the Meyers-Milias Brown Act requires the City to meet and confer over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment; WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Tentative Agreement with the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association on June 29, 2022 in closed session; WHEREAS, approval of an agreement concluding labor negotiations with represented employees in a closed session must be reported after the agreement is final and has been accepted or ratified by the other party. (Government Code sections 54957.1(a)(6) and 3505.1.) Once the City Council votes to accept the MOU, it becomes a binding agreement; WHEREAS, MFCOA approved the Tentative Agreement on July 1, 2022; WHEREAS, the parties jointly prepared a written MOU to memorialize the Tentative Agreement. The terms of the MOU will become binding as an enforceable contract once the City Council votes to accept the MOU;
WHEREAS, The Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association TA provided for a two-year agreement with salary increases of four percent (4%) in FY 22/23 and four percent (4%) in FY 23/24 and for the health insurance plan year January 1, 2024 only, the City shall increase its contributions for health insurance, not to exceed 9% to the new PERS Gold premiums. The MOU also increased tuition reimbursement to $2,000 and uniform pay by $40; and

WHEREAS, the City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (“CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 12., Item Page 3, Packet Page 132 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY that it hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (Exhibit A).

PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTEREY this _____ day of _______, 202_, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

APPROVED:

ATTEST:

Mayor of said City
City Clerk thereof
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between

CITY OF MONTEREY
and
MONTEREY FIRE CHIEF OFFICERS’

ASSOCIATION
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 RECOGNITION.....................................................................................................................................3 SECTION 2 IMPLEMENTATION..............................................................................................................................3 SECTION 3 NONDISCRIMINATION ........................................................................................................................3 SECTION 4 CITY RIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................3 SECTION 5 ASSOCIATION SECURITY..................................................................................................................4 SECTION 6 SALARY ...............................................................................................................................................5 SECTION 7 OES STRIKE TEAM RESPONSE COMPENSATION..........................................................................6 SECTION 8 STEP ADVANCEMENTS .....................................................................................................................6 SECTION 9 INSURANCE PLAN ..............................................................................................................................6 SECTION 10 SALARY CONTINUATION...................................................................................................................9 SECTION 11 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.................................................................................9 SECTION 12 DEFERRED COMPENSATION – MATCH PROGRAM .....................................................................10 SECTION 13 RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN .........................................................................................10 SECTION 14 DAYS AND HOURS OF WORK .........................................................................................................11 SECTION 15 LIGHT DUTY ......................................................................................................................................13 SECTION 16 HOLIDAYS..........................................................................................................................................14 SECTION 17 LEAVE ACCRUAL AND USAGE .......................................................................................................14 SECTION 18 SHORT TERM / LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN AND MAINTENANCE OF BENEFITS...............17 SECTION 19 MATERNITY AND PARENTAL LEAVE.............................................................................................18 SECTION 20 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM .........................................................................................18 SECTION 21 WELLNESS PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................18 SECTION 22 UNIFORMS.........................................................................................................................................20 SECTION 23 PROVISIONS OF LAW.......................................................................................................................20 SECTION 24 FULL UNDERSTANDING, MODIFICATION AND WAIVER ..............................................................20 SECTION 25 TERM AND EFFECT OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING .................................................21 DocuSign Envelope ID: 63667F89-CD23-4FA2-AAB4-23461BB0332B Exhibit A
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between the

CITY OF MONTEREY
and the
MONTEREY FIRE CHIEF OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (MFCOA)
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU or Agreement) is entered into pursuant to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (Government Code Sections 3500-3510) and the EmployerEmployee Relations Resolution of the City of Monterey, and is made by and between authorized representatives of the City of Monterey (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association (herein after referred to as "Association").

SECTION 1 RECOGNITION
Pursuant to the provisions of the Employer-Employee Relations Resolution of the City of Monterey and applicable state law, City recognizes the Monterey Fire Chief Officers’ Association as the majority representative of all permanent employees in classes assigned to this Employee Unit.

SECTION 2 IMPLEMENTATION
It is agreed that this MOU shall not be binding upon the parties either in whole or in part unless and until ratified by the Association's membership, and unless and until the City Council acts, by a four-fifths (4/5) vote, to approve this MOU; appropriates the necessary funds required to implement the provisions of this MOU which require funding; and any other required action.

SECTION 3 NONDISCRIMINATION

3.1. The provisions of this Agreement shall be applied equally to employees covered herein without favor or discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, political or religious opinions or affiliations.

3.2. Employees covered by this Agreement shall have the right to form, join, and participate in the activities of employee organizations of their own choosing; or to refrain from participation, to the extent that such rights have not been mutually waived by this Agreement. Employees shall not be discriminated against because of their exercise or non-exercise of these rights.

SECTION 4 CITY RIGHTS

4.1. City retains all rights not specifically delegated by this Agreement including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to:

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1. Determine the mission of City;

2. Set standards of service;

3. Determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion;

4. Direct its employees, take disciplinary action for proper cause;

5. Relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work;

6. Maintain the efficiency of City operations;

7. Determine the methods, means and personnel by which City operations are to be conducted;

8. Determine the content of job specifications; and

9. Take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies and exercise control and discretion over its organizations and the technology of performing its work.

4.2. The exercise of such rights shall not preclude the Association from conferring with City representatives about the practical consequences that decisions on these matters may have on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

4.3. Except in an emergency, City decisions shall not supersede the provisions of this Agreement.

4.4. Actions taken by City to meet an emergency that are not in compliance with this Agreement shall be in effect only during the duration of the emergency.

SECTION 5 ASSOCIATION SECURITY

5.1. Dues Deductions

5.1.1. In compliance with SB 866, codified in Government Code Section 1157.12, membership dues of the Association and such other deductions as may be properly requested and lawfully permitted shall be deducted by City from the salary of any employee. Remittance of the aggregate amount of all dues and other proper deductions made from the salaries of employees covered hereunder shall be made to the Association by City as promptly as practical.

5.2. Use of Bulletin Boards

5.2.1. City will furnish, for the exclusive use of the Association, adequate space on fire department bulletin boards. The board shall be used for the following subjects:

1. Information on Association elections, reports, and notices;

2. Reports of official business of the Association, including reports of committees or the governing boards thereof;

3. Scheduled membership benefits, programs and promotions; and

4. Any other written material pertaining to the official business of the Association.

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5.3. Activities on City's Premises and Access

5.3.1. Membership meetings, organizing activities, membership campaigns, or dues collected by the Association or their representatives on City premises or at work locations during normal business hours shall not be permitted. Representatives of the Association shall be granted reasonable access to employee work locations to investigate matters relating to employer-employee relations only if such investigation cannot be conducted elsewhere, unless such access to given work locations would constitute a safety hazard or would interfere with the operations of City. Access to work locations may be regulated by the Fire Chief so as not to constitute a safety hazard or to interfere with operations of City. Representatives of the Association shall not enter a work location without the consent of the Fire Chief, or his designee, in his absence.

SECTION 6 SALARY

6.1. General Salary Increases

6.1.1. During the term of this Agreement, the following salary increases will be made to the classifications represented by the Association and in accordance with procedures established by the Finance Director. a. For 2022-2023 fiscal year:

1. Effective either July 1, 2022 or following Union and Council ratification (whichever is later), salary schedules shall increase by four percent (4.0%). If an agreement is signed and ratified by July 11, 2022 the pay increases will be effective July 1, 2022. b. For 2023-2024 fiscal year:

1. Effective the first full pay period following July 1, 2023, salary schedules shall increase by four percent (4.0%).

6.2. Longevity

6.2.1. Employees will receive longevity pay the first full pay period following the anniversary date that meets the following required years of continuous full time service:
a. For those employees with at least twenty (20) years of continuous full time City of Monterey service and less than twenty-five (25) years, a 5.0% longevity pay, calculated from the base rate of pay set forth in the adopted salary schedule, will be provided.
b. For those employees with at least twenty-five (25) years of continuous full time City of Monterey service and less than thirty (30) years, a total of

10.0% longevity pay, calculated from the base rate of pay set forth in the adopted salary schedule, will be provided.

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c. For those employees with at least thirty (30) years of continuous full time City of Monterey service or more, a total of 15.0% longevity pay, calculated from the base rate of pay set forth in the adopted salary schedule, will be provided.

6.2.2. Employees receiving stacked longevity pay in effect at the time of ratification will continue receiving such compounded 10.0% and 15.0% pay. For example, an employee currently receiving longevity for twentyfive (25) years will continue to receive 10.25% and those currently receiving longevity for thirty (30) years will continue to receive 15.763%.

If an employee becomes eligible for longevity pay, or additional longevity pay, the flat rates of 10.0% and 15.0% as described above will apply.

6.2.3. Longevity Pay will not be provided to MFCOA employees hired on or after January 1, 2015, unless the employee has been promoted, such as from MFFA, and was a City of Monterey employee hired into the classified service prior to January 1, 2015. Any employee hired into the classified service with the City of Monterey prior to January 1, 2015 will be grandfathered into this clause and will continue to be eligible to receive Longevity as long as they are an active classified employee with the City of Monterey on December 31, 2014.

SECTION 7 OES STRIKE TEAM RESPONSE COMPENSATION
When an employee represented by MFCOA is assigned by the Fire Chief to respond to a request for mutual aid under the State Mutual Aid Program, (also known as the Six-Party Cooperative Agreement), that employee will be paid at the forty (40)-hour rate for all six-party agreement responses, for which the City is reimbursed by the State under the six-party agreement.

SECTION 8 STEP ADVANCEMENTS
Step advancement will be in accordance with City Code Section 25-5.05 (b).

SECTION 9 INSURANCE PLAN
The following is a brief summary of insurance benefits. To the extent that the insurance programs detailed below continue to be available, City will continue to offer these programs.

Employees should refer to the plan documents for a complete description of benefits, coverage and limitations. If, during the term of this Agreement, a change in insurance plans or coverage is necessary, the City shall use its best efforts to provide thirty (30) days in advance, and, upon request, meet with representatives of the Association. City’s contribution towards the Insurance Plan premium(s) is defined in Section 10.5.

9.1. Dental/Orthodontia Insurance

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the annual maximums described in the plan description.

9.1.2. The City will afford eligible employee dependents the opportunity to participate in an open enrollment every three (3) years. An employee electing coverage for dependent(s) shall pay the full cost for dependent dental premiums rounded up to the nearest dollar.

9.2. Vision Care

9.2.1. The City will continue to provide vision care insurance, and pay the full cost of premiums, for employees and dependents. The plan will provide for expenses incurred up to the annual maximums described in the plan description.

9.3. Life Insurance

9.3.1. City will continue to provide a $10,000.00 Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy for each employee covered by this Agreement.

9.3.2. Additional Term Life Insurance may be purchased by each employee through payroll deductions in increments of $10,000.00 up to at least $100,000.00. In accordance with IRS regulations, only premiums for up to $40,000.00 of employee purchased term life insurance may be paid on a pre-tax basis. The purchase of additional insurance shall be in accordance with payroll deduction procedures established by the Finance Director and the underwriting requirements of the insurance carrier.

9.4. Cafeteria Plan and Major Medical Insurance

9.4.1. The provisions of this plan require participation by the Association in the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). The City shall continue the existing flexible benefits plan for employees through the term of this Agreement.

9.4.2. During the term of the contract, City’s contribution to insurance coverage will be as outlined below. Employees shall not have the option of using these contributions for any other purpose. During the term of the contract, should the dental (employee only premium), vision and/or life non-elective contributions/premiums increase, City will pay these increases. Should, during the term of this Agreement, the nonelective contributions/premiums for dental (employee only premium), vision, and/or life decrease, City shall retain the savings from the decrease.

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employee and qualified retiree.
a. For the plan year beginning January 1, 2023, the City shall make a nonelective employer contribution to the flexible benefits plan on behalf of each active employee in an amount which, together with the minimum PEMHCA contribution equals the following:
 $2,540.00 per month – family coverage
 $2,040.00 per month – employee + 1
 $889.00 per month – employee only
b. [EXAMPLE: For 2023, the PEMHCA minimum contribution is $151.00; the City shall make a flexible benefits plan contribution of $2,390.00 per month for family coverage, $1,889.00 per month for two (2)-person coverage and $748.00 per month for single coverage.]
c. For the plan year January 1, 2024 only, if the amounts in subsection a. above are less than the total premiums for PERS Gold, the City shall increase its contributions, not to exceed 9.0%, to the new PERS Gold premiums.

9.4.4. Medical Waiver
a. Employees who opt out of a CalPERS plan for health insurance, and provide proof of alternate group medical insurance will be entitled to $300.00 per month. To qualify, an employee must provide proof of alternate group coverage to Human Resources. Alternate coverage must be acceptable by the City and compliant with the Affordable Care Act, as may be amended.

9.5. Optional Benefits

9.5.1. In accordance with IRS Code Section 125, the City will provide a Flexible Benefits Plan (“Cafeteria Plan”) to all eligible employees.

Employees may elect to participate in the following three (3) Section 125 programs offered by the City:
 Premium Conversion;
 Dependent Care (IRS contribution limits apply); and
 Flexible Spending Account (IRS contribution limits apply).

9.5.2. Each of these programs will be administered in accordance with the IRS Code.

9.5.3. Consistent with applicable laws and regulations, each employee may use his/her HPSF for any benefits permitted by law and provided for in the Cafeteria Plan document, but will not receive any remaining HPSF balance as cash. As of the execution of this Agreement, those benefits include:
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maximum allowed by the City’s carrier;
c. Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP), Employees will pay any administration fee for this service through payroll deductions; and d. Flexible Spending Account (FSA), employees will pay any administration fee for this services through payroll deductions.

9.6. Pre-Paid Legal Plan

9.6.1. Each represented employee shall have the option of participating in a prepaid legal service. Each participating employee shall pay, via payroll deduction, the monthly fee established by the company providing the prepaid legal service.

SECTION 10 SALARY CONTINUATION
Employees covered by this Agreement shall not be covered by the City Salary Continuation Plan.

SECTION 11 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM

11.1. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

11.1.1. For “Classic” employees, as defined by the PERS, hired prior to January 1, 2013, or who were employed full-time by another PERS (or reciprocal) agency within six (6) months from date of hire by the City of Monterey, retirement benefits for employees shall be those established by the PERS for Local Safety Members 3.0% at age fifty (50) Formula, highest single year.

11.1.2. For new employees, as defined by PERS, hired on or after January 1, 2013, retirement benefits shall be those established by the PERS for Local Safety Members 2.7% at age fifty-seven (57) Formula, highest three (3) years.

11.1.3. For “Classic” employees, as defined by the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), shall contribute a 5.0% additional member contribution over and above the Normal Contribution for “Classic” members towards the employer’s contribution, for a total member contribution of 14.0% which is memorialized by a 2018 contract amendment with CalPERS.

11.2. Credit For Unused Sick Leave

11.2.1. As permitted by California Government Code Section 20965, as may be amended, a represented employee who retires may convert up to 100.00% of the employee’s unused accumulated sick leave to additional service credit at the rate of 0.004 years of service credit for each day of unused sick leave (i.e. 250 days of sick leave equals one additional year of service credit.)

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additional service credit, those sick leave days shall not be “sold back” under Section 18.8 of this Agreement.

11.3. 1959 Survivor Benefits

11.3.1. Each represented employee shall be enrolled in the PERS 1959 Survivor Benefit, Indexed Level. The employer's cost for this benefit will be paid by the employees through payroll deduction. This amount is set by CalPERS each fiscal year.

SECTION 12 DEFERRED COMPENSATION – MATCH PROGRAM
Effective as soon as administratively possible upon ratification, the City will match up to $50.00 per pay period ($100.00 per month) of an employee’s contribution to a City authorized Deferred Compensation Plan authorized under Internal Revenue Code Section 457. The combined contribution between the City's and the employee's contribution to the City's Deferred Compensation Plan(s) cannot exceed the maximum permitted by law.

SECTION 13 RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN

13.1. Employee Funded RHSP

13.1.1. The “Retirement Health Savings Plan” (RHSP) is an employersponsored health benefit savings program that allows employees to contribute and accumulate assets to pay for medical premiums and allowable health expenses at retirement (or upon meeting eligibility criteria) on a tax-free basis. This plan is not currently in effect. Once Employees’ agree to a mandatory contribution amount, it is the City’s intent to implement. The RHSP has the following components:
a. Eligibility:
i. Employee must have ten (10) years of City service or more, must retire or separate from City service, and have reached a minimum of age fifty (50). Under certain circumstances the age requirement may be waived if the employee qualifies as disabled from work under the PERS retirement plan, the
City’s Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Income Protection Plan or under Workers’ Compensation.
b. Contributions:
i. An employee may make a one-time irrevocable election to have an on-going pre-tax salary deduction of 1-20% (whole percentages) of the employee’s base rate of pay; and
ii. An employee may also elect on an annual basis, in a year preceding retirement or separation, to make an irrevocable pre-tax deduction up to 100% (whole percentages) of his/her accrued vacation, holiday, CTO, and sick leave (in
accordance with MFCOA MOU Section 18.8 “Sick Leave
Sell-Back Program”) separation payoffs.

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iii. Contributions into the RHSP made only by the employee; there are no employer contributions. The employee will pay all administrative fees. The employee will be allowed to make his/her irrevocable election within thirty (30) days of hire as a full-time employee, and/or during the City’s annual open enrollment period.

13.2. City Funded RHSP

13.2.1. The City will contribute $50.00 per month per employee to the Retirement Health Savings Plan (RHSP). The City’s contribution and related investment results will then be provided to the employee upon separation, or retirement, as long as the employee reaches fifteen (15) years of City service.

13.2.2. If an employee does not reach at least fifteen (15) years of City service or more, the City’s contribution and investment results shall return to the City to offset further contribution costs. If the employee chooses to contribute his/her own funds to the RHSP, the employee’s funds and related investment results shall be available to the employee upon separation regardless of vesting.

13.3. Disclaimer

13.3.1. The above descriptions are not intended to supersede current Internal Revenue Service regulations or how these regulations may change from time to time. These Internal Revenue Service regulations may affect the City’s ability to provide this program.

Further, this section would be subject to the rules and restrictions of the City’s RHSP provider, currently ICMA. The descriptions are for informational purposes only.

SECTION 14 DAYS AND HOURS OF WORK
This section sets forth the general provisions governing hours of work. City reserves the right to make changes as may be necessary to meet the operational needs of City. If a change in the days of work, hours of work, work schedules, or other working conditions are necessary, City shall notify the affected employee(s) and provide an opportunity to meet and confer prior to implementing the change(s).

14.1. Schedules

14.1.1. The work schedule of Division Chiefs and Assistant Fire Chief in the Fire Department will be as follows:
a. Positions allocated to the Operations Division will work a fifty-six (56) hour A, B and C platoon work shift as described in item six (6) below.
b. Positions allocated to the Training Division and/or the Prevention Division and/or General Administration will work a 40-hour 5/8 work week, or a flexible schedule as approved by the Fire Chief.

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14.1.2. Working hours are subject to change to meet the Department’s needs, including evenings and weekends.

14.1.3. Further, the following terms and conditions shall apply:
a. The title of Division Chief shall remain the same.
b. 56-hour platoon schedule work week assignments will be compensated for holidays at nine (9) hours twenty (20) minutes per month at the forty (40)-hour rate or at fourteen (14) hours per month in holiday leave time if accrued.
c. Forty (40)-hour work week assignments will not be compensated for holidays but shall take eight (8) hours of time off duty per holiday.
d. Leave balances as of October 1, 1999 shall not be converted and accrual and use rates shall be based upon the assigned work schedule of a forty (40) or fifty-six (56)-hour work week. e. Division Chiefs shall be compensated, at straight time, for working as the Operations Division Duty Chief when they are not regularly scheduled for duty. Straight time compensation is to be calculated at the fifty-six (56)-hour rate. Division Chiefs can elect to accrue Extra Duty Compensation (XDA), hour for hour, instead of being paid for extra time worked. Accrued XDA shall not exceed 120 hours. Once a Division Chief’s Comp XDA bank reaches 120 hours, the Division Chief can no longer accrue hours and will be paid straight time for the hours worked as XD. The Fire Chief shall determine when to use a Division Chief or Acting Division Chief to fill a vacancy. With the Chief’s approval, Division Chiefs shall receive Extra Duty (straight time) pay when working special events/details outside the normal work schedule. f. The work cycle shall be two (2) consecutive twenty-four (24)-hour shifts for a total of forty-eight (48) hours, followed by four (4) consecutive twenty-four (24)-hour shifts off for a total of ninety-six (96) hours (commonly known as a "48/96-Hour Work Schedule"), repeating thereafter per the chart below (X = work day: 0 = day off):
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g. The twenty-four (24)-hour work cycle shall start at 7:45 a.m. (0745) and conclude twenty-four (24) hours later at 7:45 a.m. (0745) the following day. The forty-eight (48)-hour, work cycle shall be considered two twenty-four (24)-hour shifts. Sick leave and vacation for an entire forty-eight (48)-hour work cycle shall be considered two (2) twenty-four (24)-hour shifts.  X = One 24 hour on-duty period
 0 = One 24 hour off-duty period
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14.2. Hours of Emergency Work

14.2.1. When it is determined, by the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, that emergency work is required, all employees in classifications represented by the Association shall render emergency service on a twenty-four (24) hour on-duty basis without interruption.

14.3. Absences from Duty

14.3.1. The City and Association agree that current United States Department of Labor Regulation 29 CFR Section 541.710, permits any absence from work or duty by a member of the Association for personal purposes (where the employee is unable to respond to an emergency incident) or for illness or injury shall be deducted from the employee's appropriate accrued leave bank. If insufficient accrued leave exists in the appropriate leave bank, an absence under these Regulations shall be without pay for any portion for which sufficient leave does not exist. Under this concept, the employee's exemption from overtime payments under the Fair Labor Standards Act (F.L.S.A.) is not affected. The City and Association agree, for the term of this Agreement, that the policies embodied in the United States Regulation 29 CFR Section 541.710 as they existed on the date this Agreement is approved shall apply as an agreed policy to the members of Association, unless prohibited by law.

14.4. Shift Trades

14.4.1. The trading of time between members of Association shall be as established by the Fire Chief.

SECTION 15 LIGHT DUTY

15.1. Light Duty in Lieu of Sick Leave

15.1.1. If an employee suffers a non-industrial debilitating injury (broken bones, strains, sprains, or other injury) or non-contagious illness and does not wish to use sick leave for the recuperation period, the employee may be assigned to a forty (40)-hour duty week at the discretion of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, at his/her request without loss or modification of any rights, benefits, salary, accrual rates or other compensation items covered in this Agreement.

15.2. Light Duty for Industrial Injury/Illness

15.2.1. City, at its option, may assign an employee suffering from an industrial injury or illness to a fifty-six (56) or forty (40)-hour week at the discretion of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee. Employees so assigned will not lose any rights, benefits, salary, accrual rates, or other compensation items covered by this Agreement.

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the same as provided in Section 18.

SECTION 16 HOLIDAYS

16.1. Official Holidays

16.1.1. All employees covered under the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be entitled to the following holidays, under the provisions of the remainder of this Section:
 The first day of January (New Year's Day)
 The third Monday in January (Dr. King's Birthday)
 The third Monday in February (President's Day)
 The last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
 The nineteenth of June (Juneteenth)
 The fourth day of July (Independence Day)
 The first Monday in September (Labor Day)
 The ninth day of September (Admission's Day)
 The eleventh day of November (Veteran's Day)
 The fourth Thursday of November (Thanksgiving Day)
 The day following Thanksgiving Day
 The twenty-fifth day of December (Christmas Day)
 The last working day before Christmas Day
 The first working day following Christmas Day

16.1.2. Employees Assigned to 56-Hour Work Week
Employees assigned to a 56-hour schedule shall not receive any additional compensation for working on a holiday and such employees shall not receive the holiday off if they are scheduled to work. In lieu of such holiday benefits, such employees shall be compensated for holidays at nine (9) hours twenty (20) minutes per month at the forty (40) hour rate or at fourteen (14) hours per month in holiday time if accrued, with a maximum accrual of 156 hours.

Employees must notify the Fire Chief if they wish to receive compensation or accrued leave in accordance with this section at the beginning of the calendar year. Employees may elect to change their selection between accrued leave or pay quarterly. If the employee does not initially make an election between compensation or accrued leave, then the employee shall receive compensation.

16.1.3. Employees Assigned to a 40-Hour Schedule
Employees assigned to a forty (40) hour work schedule shall not be additionally compensated for holidays but shall take eight (8) hours of time off duty per holiday in accordance with Monterey City Code section 25-12.04.

SECTION 17 LEAVE ACCRUAL AND USAGE

17.1. All leave accruals for employees represented by the Association shall be based on the applicable work week (e.g. fifty-six (56)-hour duty schedule or forty (40)- DocuSign Envelope ID: 63667F89-CD23-4FA2-AAB4-23461BB0332B Exhibit A
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hour duty schedule) as identified in Chapter 25 of the Monterey City Code.

17.2. Leave balances as of October 1, 1999, shall not be converted and accrual and use rates shall be based upon the assigned work schedule of a forty (40) or fiftysix (56) hour work week.

17.3. Employees moving between a forty (40)-hour per week and a fifty-six (56)-hour per week schedule convert vacation balances using a conversion factor of 1.4.

17.4. Vacation/Entitlement

17.4.1. Employee entitlement of vacation hours shall be in accordance with Municipal Code Section 25.12.01.

17.4.2. Employees with more than twenty (20) years of service shall accrue annual vacation leave at the following rates:
 For those on a forty (40)-hour week: 184 hours annually  For those on a fifty-six (56)-hour week: 256 hours annually

17.4.3. Vacation shall not accrue in excess of 320 or 448 hours. Once an employee reaches this accrual limit, the employee shall not accrue additional vacation. Vacation accrual based on the employees’ accrual rates shall commence only after an employee has utilized vacation and accrual banks are below the 320 or 448 maximum allowed. Employees may cash-out vacation accrual in excess of 280 or 392 hours at the end of the calendar year in accordance with a procedure set by the Finance Director. Vacation accruals may be cashed out upon separation from City employment.

17.5. Vacation/Selection and Use
The selection and use of vacation hours shall be in accordance with Monterey Fire Department Policy as established by the Fire Chief.

17.6. Management Unpaid Leave

17.6.1 With advanced department head approval, an employee on a forty (40) hour work week schedule may take up to forty (40) hours of Management Unpaid Leave per calendar year or fifty-six (56) hours of management unpaid leave for employees on a 56-hour work week schedule. Such leave may be taken in one (1) hour minimum increments. Further, so long as the employee is in a paid status at least half of the month, such unpaid leave shall not result in a loss of benefits or leave accruals.

17.7. Management Leave (Paid)

17.7.1. Employees shall be provided with 40 hours of “use it or lose it” management leave at the beginning of each calendar year. Unused time may not rollover to the next year, and there shall be no cash value for management leave time.

17.17.2. For those employees who are new to Association (for example—a newly promoted Division Chief, or one who is hired to the Division DocuSign Envelope ID: 63667F89-CD23-4FA2-AAB4-23461BB0332B Exhibit A
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Chief classification from another agency), the amount of provided management leave in the initial calendar year of appointment shall be prorated based on the following schedule according to hire date:

If hired January 1 to March 31 40 hours of Management Leave If hired April 1 to June 30 30 hours of Management Leave If hired July 1 to September 30 20 hours of Management Leave If hired October 1 to November 30 10 hours of Management Leave If hired December 1 to December 31 0 hours of Management Leave

17.8 Sick Leave/Accumulation and Use

17.8.1 Sick leave accumulation and use shall be in accordance with Municipal Code Section 25-12.02, except as modified by Section 18.6 of this Agreement. Accrued sick leave may be utilized if the employee is required to be absent from work on account of non-job related illness or injury; routine medical or dental appointments; or for the care related to the illness or injury of the Employee and Children (biological, step, adopted, foster, legal wards, or a child to whom the employee stands in loco parentis), Parents (biological, adopted, step, foster, guardian, wards or in-laws), Spouse, Domestic Partner, Grandparent, Grandchild, Brother, Sister.

17.9 Sick Leave Usage for Death of a Family Member (Bereavement Leave)

17.9.1. All employees may be authorized to use up to forty (40) or fifty-six (56) hours of accrued sick leave per calendar year, depending on the work schedule, for the death of a family member or close relation.

The maximum combined allowable use of sick leave for the above purposes shall not exceed eighty (80) hours in any calendar year.

17.9.2. At the City Manager or his/her designee’s discretion, the employee may be required to provide evidence that the leave was used for the purposes intended by this section.

17.10 Termination of Sick Leave Balances Upon Eligibility for an Industrial Disability Retirement (4850 Clause)

17.10.1 This Section shall not apply to employees represented by the Association on May 7, 1997. Such employees will retain the right to use sick leave balances upon eligibility for industrial disability retirement, when they are promoted or reassigned to a classification represented by MFCOA.

17.10.2 For employees hired or promoted after May 7, 1997 into a classification represented by the Association, the following will apply. Upon either the approval of an application by an employer for an industrial disability retirement, or upon the independent determination of the employer that an employee is industrially disabled, the employee shall not be entitled to use any remaining sick leave or any such remaining sick leave balance in the employee's account and, any remaining sick leave in the employee's account shall be void. An application for industrial DocuSign Envelope ID: 63667F89-CD23-4FA2-AAB4-23461BB0332B Exhibit A
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disability retirement, either employee or employer originated, shall not affect the employee's right under Worker's Compensation laws, such as any otherwise existing right to temporary disability (including Labor Code Section 4850 benefits for safety officers).

17.11 Sick Leave Sell-Back Program

17.11.1. A represented employee with at least twenty (20) years of Monterey Fire Department service who retires on a regular, non-disability retirement may “sell back” up to 50% of the represented employee’s unused accumulated sick leave. City shall pay for the sick leave at the base rate of pay on the day of retirement.

17.11.2. Any sick leave days a represented employee “sells back” shall not be converted to additional retirement service credit as provided under Section 12.2 of this Agreement.

17.11.3. In the event of a line of duty death of an employee, their estate shall be paid a sum of money equal to 100% of the value of any accrued but unused sick leave, calculated utilizing the base rate of pay of the employee at the time of death.

17.12 Sick Leave Used as Personal Leave

17.12.1 Up to twenty-four (24) hours of accrued sick leave may be taken as Personal Leave during the calendar year so long as the employee has a minimum of 160 hours of accrued sick leave on the books at the time their Personal Leave is taken. Approval for the use of Personal Leave shall otherwise be subject to the same use rules as vacation.

SECTION 18 SHORT TERM / LONG TERM DISABILITY PLAN AND MAINTENANCE

OF BENEFITS
The City shall provide a City-paid combined insured Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability Plan (STD/LTD). During the term of this Agreement, the City will pay any increase in costs and will retain any savings resulting from a decrease in cost for this plan.

18.1. Maintenance of Benefits

18.1.1. The City will provide the employee on an industrial or non-industrial disability protected leave of absence with benefits for up to a maximum of one (1) year per incident in accordance with state and federal law.

18.1.2. The City will continue to provide the employee HPSF, dental, vision, life, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and participation in the medical plan for up to a maximum of one (1) year per incident, subject to the following:
 The person is an active employee; and
 The employee has at least one (1) full day in a pay status during the month (either City pay or Disability payment).

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18.2. Leave Accrual

18.2.1. If, due to an industrial injury or illness, an employee is in a pay status (either City pay or Worker’s Compensation payment) for the majority of the month, leave accruals (sick leave, vacation, and holidays) shall continue for the first six (6) months of the disability.

18.2.2. If, due to a non-industrial injury or illness, an employee receives disability payments for what constitutes the majority of the month, the employee shall not accrue leave.

SECTION 19 MATERNITY AND PARENTAL LEAVE

19.1. Employees are entitled to leaves of absence for maternity, parental bonding, and pregnancy-related disability. All such leaves of absence shall be granted and compensated in accordance with state and federal laws covering these topics, including the Pregnancy Disability Leave, Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

19.2. Employees taking an approved unpaid leave of absence for CFRA eligible babybonding are entitled to utilize accrued leave, including use of sick leave.

SECTION 20 TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
Tuition reimbursement allowance shall be $2000.00 per fiscal year per employee. The program shall permit reimbursement for seminars and other accredited courses that are job related, course textbooks and travel, lodging and miscellaneous expenses.

SECTION 21 WELLNESS PROGRAM

21.1. Sports Center Pass

21.1.1. Upon complying with membership requirements employees shall receive annual, renewable and nontransferable employee-only passes to the Monterey Sports Center, valued at the current rates, and subject to rate increases, in order to implement their personal fitness programs. The Internal Revenue Service views the employee membership as taxable income. The details of the program shall be as outlined in "Fitness Program." Use of the Sports Center will be limited to off-duty hours, unless the Fire Chief grants an exception in specified circumstances.

21.1.2. Employees may apply the dollar value of the employee-only pass to the Monterey Sports Center towards the purchase of a family pass to this facility. The employee shall be responsible for the cost differential between the credit value of the employee-only pass and the family pass. During open enrollment, the employee shall be afforded the opportunity to make an election to continue crediting the value of the employee-only pass towards the family pass, which shall be irrevocable for the next twelve (12) months.

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have a payroll deduction for the cost of maintaining the family pass active from month to month based on the difference between the cost of the family pass and the employee-only pass. Upon separation from City, the family pass shall be cancelled unless the separated employee elects to maintain the pass under the same conditions available to the general public.

21.1.4. New hires can enroll in the Fitness Program upon hire, and then during open enrollment thereafter. Employees can cancel enrollment in the Fitness Program during open enrollment.

21.2. No Smoking Policy

21.2.1. Association and City agree that smoking is prohibited on and off duty, and that violation of this policy can subject an employee to discipline.

The specifics of this policy are outlined in the No Smoking Policy.

The provisions of this policy applicable to smoking off duty shall not apply to employees hired or promoted before May 7, 1997 into a classification represented by Association.

21.3. Physical Fitness Policy

21.3.1. Employees represented by Association assigned to the fifty-six (56)- hour work week may participate in the Fire Department’s physical fitness program.

21.3.2. Employees represented by Association assigned to the forty (40)- hour work week are eligible to participate in the City’s Fitness Plan where they work out off-duty (not considered work time for purposes of Workers’ Compensation injury or illness) in exchange for leave time accrued in a fitness bank.

21.3.3. Conditions for Qualifying
a. Employees are required to work out a minimum of 1170 minutes per quarter in order to accrue ten (10) hours of leave. A session is considered to be any moderate or higher intensity physical activity lasting a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes.
b. Participants will sign a form demonstrating completion of each workout, which is based on the honor system. At the end of each quarter the form will be turned into the Human Resources Department and the ten (10) hours of leave will be credited to the exercise incentive time bank as soon as practical and will be available for immediate use by the employee.
c. Each calendar year a maximum of forty (40) hours can be accrued in a separate exercise incentive time bank, with a maximum of eighty (80) hours allowed in the bank. The exercise incentive time bank has no cash value and the time accrued in this bank has no expiration date.
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Head or his/her designee’s approval.
e. Participation is voluntary and for those electing to participate, an annual physical fitness assessment at the Monterey Sports Center, which can be used as a thirty (30)-minute workout session is encouraged Individual results of the physical fitness assessment will be confidential between the Monterey Sports Center and the employee.
f. Participation is voluntary and for those electing to participate, an annual physical fitness assessment at the Monterey Sports Center, which can be used as a thirty (30)-minute workout session is encouraged individual results of the physical fitness assessment will be confidential between the Monterey Sports Center and the employee.
g. Submitting a Fitness Plan Waiver form to Human Resources is required to participate in this program.

21.4. Employee Assistance Program

21.4.1. Employees represented by the Association shall have available to them the full range of wellness services offered through the City's contract with the Employee Assistance Program provider.

SECTION 22 UNIFORMS

22.1. The parties agree that represented employees shall wear a uniform while on duty and while representing the Monterey Fire Department. The Fire Chief may provide exceptions. Uniforms are not required for standby duty.

22.2. City agrees to provide Uniform Allowance pay of $130.00 per month for represented employees.

22.3. City agrees to provide a written departmental policy to provide specifications for the uniforms as agreed to by both parties to this Agreement.

SECTION 23 PROVISIONS OF LAW
This Agreement is subject to all current and future applicable federal and state laws and regulations. If any part or provision of this Agreement is in conflict or inconsistent with such applicable laws or regulations, or is otherwise held to be invalid or unenforceable by any tribunal or competent jurisdiction, such part or provision shall be suspended and superseded by such applicable law or regulation and the remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 24 FULL UNDERSTANDING, MODIFICATION AND WAIVER

24.1. This Agreement sets forth the full and entire understanding of the parties regarding the matters set forth herein, and any other prior or existing understanding or agreements by the parties, whether formal or informal, regarding any such matters contained herein are hereby superseded or DocuSign Envelope ID: 63667F89-CD23-4FA2-AAB4-23461BB0332B Exhibit A
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terminated in their entirety.

24.2. Except as specifically provided herein, it is agreed and understood that each party hereto voluntarily and unqualifiedly waives its right, and agrees that the other shall not be required to negotiate with respect to any subject or matter covered herein or with respect to any other matters within the scope of representation during the term of this Agreement.

24.3. No agreement, alteration, understanding, variation, waiver or modification of any of the terms or provisions contained herein shall in any manner be binding on the parties thereto unless made and executed by all parties.

24.4. In the event any new practice, subject or matter arises during the term of this Agreement, that is within the scope of meet and confer, and an action is proposed by City, Association shall be afforded all possible advance notice and shall have the right to meet and confer upon request. In the absence of an agreement on such a proposed action, City reserves the right to take necessary action by management direction.

24.5. Nothing herein shall limit the authority of City to make necessary and reasonable changes during emergencies. However, City shall notify Association of such changes as soon as practicable. Such emergency assignments shall not extend beyond the period of the emergency.

24.6. The waiver of any breach, term or condition of this MOU by either party shall not constitute a precedent in the future enforcement of all of its terms and provisions.

SECTION 25 TERM AND EFFECT OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

25.1. This MOU is effective on July 1, 2022 and shall remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2024. The terms, conditions, wages, and all provisions of this MOU shall continue in effect until a new MOU is negotiated and subsequently ratified by the Association and the City Council, or until this MOU is superseded in accordance with City Code Section 25-16.12(e), Impasse Procedure, as may be amended, or until Association dissolves pursuant to City Code section 15-

16.10 (Decertification of Recognized Employee Organizations), as may be amended.

25.2. The parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representative to execute this Memorandum of Understanding the day, month and year noted below. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this Memorandum of Understanding the day, month and year noted below.

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CITY OF MONTEREY MONTEREY FIRE CHIEF

OFFICERS ASSOCIATION

Dated: ________________________ Dated: ________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ Hans Uslar, City Manager Justin Cooper, MFCOA Vice President

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Exhibit A
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 12., Item Page 26, Packet Page 155 Council
Agenda Report
FROM: Clementine Bonner Klein, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint John Sovereign 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)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the Council receive a recommendation from Mayor Williamson and appoint John Sovereign to the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee as outlined in the “Discussion” section of this report.

VALUE DRIVER:

Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

This recommendation conforms to Monterey City Code, City Council policy, and the California Maddy Act.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications with this action.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The City of Monterey determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)(CCR, Title 14, Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 20, Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 13.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 1, Packet Page 156 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The Council could take no action or could make an alternate appointment.

DISCUSSION:

Background
The following committee vacancy was duly advertised by the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to the California Maddy Act and the Council’s appointments policy, seeking qualified applications from Monterey residents, with priority review for those applications received by noon on Wednesday, February 7, 2024:

Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee – Alternate seat representing Monterey Vista neighborhood (vacated January 16, 2024 by the appointment to Representative of former Alternate Hans Jannasch)
Qualified applications for the above-listed vacant position were received from the following residents and are attached to this packet (Attachment 1). The City Clerk’s Office confirmed residency requirements using the GIS assessment database.

Mark Lasnik
John Sovereign
Recommendation
Mayor Williamson reviewed the applications seen in this packet and conducted interviews with each applicant above in accordance with Council policy and gave appropriate attention and time to the process that resulted in the following recommendation. Mayor Williamson is grateful that residents applied, and recommends that the Council make an appointment as follows:

NCIP Committee – Monterey Vista neighborhood alternate
John Sovereign – for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Next Steps
Seats remain vacant on numerous boards and committees. Applications will continue to be received on an ongoing basis for these roles until the vacancies are filled. Monterey residents are encouraged to learn more and apply for these volunteer positions. Monterey residents interested in receiving notice of board and commission vacancies are encouraged to subscribe to the City’s “Boards and Commissions Interest List.”
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Attachment: 1. Applications Received

2. Letter received from Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association e: Applicants
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 2, Packet Page 157 Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 3, Packet Page 158 Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 4, Packet Page 159 Name:
2 MEASURE P AND S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE – meets quarterly The Measure P and S Oversight Committee reviews revenues generated by Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation Transactions and Use Tax, and expenditures of those revenues, and reports to the City Council. Members: Five.

MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION – meets 1
st Thurs. of ea. month at 4 p.m.

The Museums and Cultural Arts Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters relating to the City’s museums, Monterey history, and cultural arts. Members: Seven, representing a variety of history and cultural arts-related disciplines and activities.

NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE – meets seasonally The Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee directs tourist-generated dollars directly back into the City's residential neighborhoods by considering all submitted projects and recommending to Council which projects should be funded. Members: One representative and one alternate representing the following designated neighborhoods (check one; you must reside in the jurisdiction):
 Aguajito Oaks  Alta Mesa  Casanova-Oak Knoll  Deer Flats  Del Monte Beach  Del Monte Grove – Laguna Grande  Downtown  Fisherman Flats  Glenwood  Monterey Vista  New Monterey  Oak Grove  Old Town  Skyline  Villa Del Monte
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – meets 2nd Wed. of ea. month at 5:30 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to the maintenance and development of the City's parks and recreation programs, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Members: Seven.

PLANNING COMMISSION – meets 2nd and 4
th Tues. of ea. month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., plus field trips The Planning Commission implements the General Plan and specific and area plans; reviews the Capital Improvement and Neighborhood and Community Improvement Programs; develops community development programs; administers zoning and subdivision ordinances and recommends revisions to City Council; hears appeals on matters of development, zoning, and architectural review; and reviews and acts on applications for development approval, including use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, open space regulations, parking requirements, etc. Members: Seven.

Please list in the following space your relevant education, work experience, public service and/or volunteer experience, and/or other experiences that would enhance your service and effectiveness on the body(s) for which you are applying. Feel free to attach additional sheets, a cover letter, resume, and/or additional pages to fully describe your qualifications and interest in this position.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 2EC28F83-3059-4817-9161-5E62C8EA68B6 Hello! I am a 3 year resident of Monterey and a 50+ year resident of Monterey County. I walk Via Paraiso park daily with my dog and the recreation trail many times a week. I have been a youth sports coach in Gonzales and Salinas for more than 10 years of my life. I have also walked most of the Fort Ord National Monument. And I walk the Monterey Vista neighborhood daily as well.

I have had contact with the mayor and the city manager regarding the recreation trail's safety and security and would work to increase said safety and security AND options regarding city ordinances affecting the trail such as the exclusion of motorized vehicles.

I would be a reliable and involved commission member on either the Parks and Recreation commission and the NCI AND I will bring a unique perspective of a user of these facilities.

I am a LEED AP (legacy) and will bring a unique perspective of an educated sustainability citizen to both commissions as well.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you.

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CITY OF MONTEREY APPLICATION

TO SERVE ON A BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR COMMISSION
Name:

Last Name First Name Middle Initial (optional)
Primary Phone Number: Alternate Phone:

Residential Address: Monterey, CA 93940*
Email Address:

Business Address: Business Phone:

Occupation:
* Monterey residence is required
Check the box next to all body(s) on which you are interested in serving. Note that appointments are not limited to body(s) checked.

APPEALS HEARING BOARD – meets as needed
The Appeals Hearing Board conducts hearings and appeals relating to administrative orders, denials, and suspensions; revocations of massage establishment permits; bidder responsibility determinations; fees, penalties, and other sums of money owed to the City; administrative abatement actions; and authorizes the imposition of liens, assessments, and other collection processes. Members: Three plus one alternate.

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE – meets 1st and 3
rd Wed. of ea. month at 4 p.m., plus field trips
The Architectural Review Committee (ARC) reviews projects to ensure orderly development and harmonious design; implements the General Plan and neighborhood plans; preserves and promotes the visual character of the City; and reviews and oversees architectural review submittal requirements. Members: Seven, at least one architect or person professionally competent in a field related to architecture.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES – meets 4th Thurs. of ea. month at 4 p.m.

The Board of Library Trustees manages the library’s collections; makes and enforces bylaws, rules and regulations for the library’s administration; appoints and removes the Library Director and other library personnel; performs additional duties as prescribed; and requests expenditures from the library trust fund. Members: Five.

BUILDING AND HOUSING APPEALS BOARD – meets as needed
The Building and Housing Appeals Board hears appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations relating to building, fire, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, and authorizes imposition of liens, special assessments, and other collection processes. Members: Three plus one alternate, with experience and training relating to building construction, building trades, code enforcement, or building inspection.

DISABLED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD – meets as needed
The Disabled Access Appeals Board hears appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations relating to disabled access, and authorizes imposition of liens, assessments, and other collection processes. Members: Five, three with experience and training relating to building construction and/or disabled access regulations, and two of whom who are physically disabled.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION – meets 2nd Thurs. of ea. month at 4 p.m., plus field trips The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) acts and makes recommendations on matters relating to promotion, restoration, preservation, and protection of Monterey’s historic buildings, sites, artifacts, and features; and adopts minimum submittal requirements for historic preservation review. Members: Seven.

DocuSign Envelope ID: A18BECF4-6723-4DB5-9F27-12C76F594241 John
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 7, Packet Page 162 Name:
2 MEASURE P AND S OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE – meets quarterly The Measure P and S Oversight Committee reviews revenues generated by Street Infrastructure Rehabilitation Transactions and Use Tax, and expenditures of those revenues, and reports to the City Council. Members: Five.

MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION – meets 1
st Thurs. of ea. month at 4 p.m.

DocuSign Envelope ID: A18BECF4-6723-4DB5-9F27-12C76F594241 I grew up in the Monte(rey) Vista neighborhood and am a graduate of Monterey High, class of '78.

After living and building software in the SF Bay Area, I learned 5 years ago that it is possible to come home again. I'm passionate about public art and maintain the fan page for Granizo's "Monterey Mural", http://monterey.murally.us. Last year, my family sponsored a mural at the Monterey Public Library in tribute to my mother, Barbara, a reading specialist in the local schools. I also like to play pickleball at Via Paraiso Park and played a role in mediating the controversy there. Since 2020, I've been actively engaged in the neighborhood association (MVNA) board, NCIP and other community meetings, promoting public art and sport, including building public pickleball courts at Ryan Ranch Park.

Monterey's NCIP program, going 40 years strong, is a wonderful, unique avenue for community development and I would be grateful to participate as an alternate on the NCIP committee. Like many public and private programs, the NCIP has been challenged by the pandemic and its aftermath.

Areas where I feel my energy and experience could contribute include:
+ More outreach to the community, including an on-line yearbook of completed projects, with GIS maps. This could be applied to all City projects, capital and otherwise. The committee could give awards for the "best" project nominations in the past year. + Better financial transparency and accountability, especially for multi-year projects. This is a challenge for all public entities, but as it's driven so directly by neighbors and neighborhoods, the NCIP program's a good place to make investments and reap improvements. + More collaboration with the other City commissions and departments that request and support projects, including Parks & Recreation and Museums & Cultural Arts. In addition to the NCIP committee's chair and vice-chair, there could be liasons to work "across the org chart".

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John Sovereign
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To Mayor Williamson:

MVNA announces to you the resignation from NCIP of Jean Rasch.

At the recent annual meeting of MVNA, the community endorsed Hans Jannasch as NCIP lead and John Sovereign as alternate. Hans is well known to NCIP and presumptively moves to lead from current alternate without much administrative detail. We ask that, as you deliberate the appointment of our new alternate, you prioritize the wishes of the Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association.
.lohn grew up in the neighborhood and is a graduate of Monterey High, class of '78. He returned to his hometown 5 years ago, after living and building software in the SF Bay Area. John is passionate about public art and maintains the Granizo mural fan page at http://monterey.murally.us. Last year, his family sponsored a mural at the Monterey Public Library in tribute to his mother, Barbara, a reading specialist in the local schools. John also likes to play pickleball at Via Paraiso Park and played a key role in mediating the controversy there.

Since 2020, he has been actively engaged in the MVNA board, NCIP and other community meetings, promoting public art and sport, including building public pickleball courts at Ryan Ranch Park.

John was unanimously approved by the MVNA as a board member and unanimously supported by the community as the NCIP alternate at our recent election.

Pending his application and your consideration of all applicants, MVNA hopes you support our endorsed candidate.

Thank you for your consideration.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 13., Item Page 10, Packet Page 165 Council
Agenda Report
№08/22
FROM: Hans Uslar, City Manager
Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant City Manager
By: Christine Davi, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Provide Direction on Potential Charter Amendments for November 2024 Election RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provides direction on any desired charter amendments to propose to the voters for adoption at the November 2024 election. If the City Council wishes to consider potential amendments, those would be drafted and brought back to the City Council for a vote on whether to place individual measures on the ballot.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

California Constitution, article XI, section 3(b) provides that a city may sponsor a ballot measure proposing charter amendments. The California Constitution does not impose a single subject rule on charter amendments sponsored by a governing body, as opposed to initiative measures. (Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles (2008) 167 Cal. App. 4th 12.) As the court in Hernandez noted, “[s]ince every ballot question carries significant administrative costs, substantial efficiencies can be achieved by a city council’s authority to group technical changes of disparate but reasonably related provisions and statutory amendments into one measure to achieve a common theme or purpose.” (Id. at p. 23.) Therefore, it is recommended to group measures in which the content is reasonably related to the same subject. This will also ensure that there is no voter confusion on the substance of a measure.

It is a good practice to periodically review the city’s charter for potential amendments and to ensure the charter regulates municipal affairs in a manner consistent with policy objectives. The last regular meeting in which the City Council may vote to place proposed charter amendments on the ballot is August 6, 2024.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

There are no fiscal implications with receiving this report and providing direction to staff.

Pursuant to the California Elections Code, the City will reimburse the Monterey County Elections Department in full for its proportionate share of election services performed. The cost to conduct the election, which will be included in the FY 2024/25 proposed budget, is estimated to be in the range of $97,200 to $129,600 based on the current number of registered voters in the City.

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 14.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 1, Packet Page 166 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to consider placing one or more charter amendments on the ballot for the November 2024 election.

There are several additional areas of local control that could be enacted through charter amendments that are not described in this report. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive or complete review of the charter. The City Council could create a charter review commission for the purpose of reviewing and proposing amendments or direct staff to complete a comprehensive and complete review.

DISCUSSION:

Cities in California are defined under the Government Code as either “charter cities” or “general law cities.” A charter has the full force and effect of state law and it acts as an instrument of limitation on the broad power of charter cities over matters of municipal affairs. A charter city is subject only to conflicting provisions in the state or federal constitutions and preemptive state law on matters of statewide concern. (City Attorneys’ Dep’t, League of Cal. Cities, The Municipal Law Handbook (Cont.Ed.Bar 2023 ed.) §1.13, p. 12-13.) The City of Monterey was incorporated as a city in 1850, and adopted its current charter in 1925.

I. Charter Article 2 – Elections, Initiative, Referendum and Recall Section 2.8 – Term of Office of Councilmember Filing as Candidate for Mayor Under existing law, which has been in place in its current form since 1989, the term of office of a councilmember who files for the office of Mayor automatically expires on the date the next municipal election is held after filing. The rationale for this seems to be to: (i) maintain the charter’s commitment to appointments to fill vacancies; (ii) discourage mid-term councilmembers from running for Mayor; and (iii) make sure that only one candidate for Mayor serves after the election – the winning mayoral candidate. The councilmembers who lose in the election cannot continue to serve on council, as their terms either will expire automatically (they are running at the end of a council term) or under Section 2.8 (they run mid-term, but the charter shortens their term).

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 2, Packet Page 167 In 2022, this charter provision resulted in a vacancy for a mid-term seat from November 9, 2022 until the City Council appointed a representative to the vacant seat. The charter could be amended to change the timing for the term expiration of the councilmember filing as a candidate for mayor. Or, the charter could be amended so that midterm councilmembers, if not successful in their run for mayor, retain their councilmember seat.

II. Charter Article 3 – The Mayor
Section 2.8 describes the office of the Mayor. It could be clarified to specify when the term of office starts and ends as follows: “A Mayor shall be elected every two years at each general municipal election and shall hold office for the term of two (2) years from and after his/her installation and until his/her successor is elected and qualified.” III. Charter Article 4 – City Council
a. City Council (Section 4.1)
Councilmember terms are four years each, and the mayor, two years. There are no limits on how many terms an elected officer may hold office. A charter amendment could be proposed to create limits on the number of terms for both the offices of mayor and city council, such as two or three terms maximum. The charter provision could be drafted so that the time served in the office of the city council would not be counted as time served in the office of mayor. Write-in candidacy could count toward any term limit. Alternatively, an amendment could be proposed requiring that a councilmember who has served a certain number of terms must take a break before running for city council again or be appointed to a vacancy. Under state law, term limits measures may only apply prospectively. (Government Code section 36502(b).) Section 4.1 could also be clarified to specify when terms of office start and end as follows:
“Two Councilmembers shall be elected at each General Municipal Election and shall hold office for the term of four (4) years from and after their installation in office and every four years thereafter and shall hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.” The Council could consider whether the following is a statement of existing policy or whether changes are needed: “No former Mayor or Councilmember shall hold any compensated appointive City office or regular City employment until one (1) year after the expiration of the term for which he/she was elected to the Council.”
b. Meetings (Section 4.2)
The charter could be amended to delete the mandatory requirement that the Council meet regularly at least once a month and require instead that the Council have a goal of meeting at least twice a month, or that the City Council will adopt a recess schedule by resolution. For example, several cities and state lawmakers take a month-long summer recess. A provision could be added to authorize the mayor, city manager, and/or city attorney to call special meetings of the city council and permit special meeting notices to be distributed electronically.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 3, Packet Page 168 c. Closed Sessions (Section 4.25)
Charter section 4.25, a citizen initiative measure adopted in 1991, largely mirrors the Ralph M.

Brown Act (Brown Act). Typically, charter provisions adopt requirements that further transparency. Here, the City’s provision mostly restates existing law. The only nuance to the city’s charter is a requirement that closed sessions be recorded. Recording of closed sessions under state law is a remedy that may be ordered by a court when there has been a finding of a violation of the Brown Act. For at least 18 years, maybe longer, the City has not been alleged to have violated the Brown Act’s closed session rules. Therefore, the recordings have not been used for any purpose that supports this provision. On the other hand, recording closed sessions can be administratively complicated as the same staff does not attend every closed session, sometimes requiring separate recordings for each item. Storage and retention of the data can be costly and vulnerable to unintended disclosures. Staff recommends this charter provision could be proposed for repeal or rewritten.
d. Legislation (Section 4.4)
Current charter language requires ordinances to be published in the newspaper at least three days before adoption. This publication requirement cost the city approximately $24,000 in FY 22-23, and the city has spent approximately $27,000 thus far in FY 23-24 (through January).

The City Clerk researched requirements of 121 California charter cities; only eight others require newspaper publication of the full ordinance with no alternative provisions, but in all eight other cities the full ordinances are published after adoption, not before. The city of Monterey’s charter could be amended to require publication on the City’s website instead of in a newspaper. Staff recommends removing the newspaper publication requirement.

Section 4.4 also states that ordinances need not be read in whole or in part except as may be required by ordinance or general law. General law requires a first reading, which in practice the City Council waives and introduces an ordinance by title only. An amendment could be drafted as follows: “The written publication of an ordinance or resolution as part of a City Council agenda report shall be considered the ‘reading’ of the ordinance or resolution, and ordinances and resolutions need not be read aloud either in whole or in part prior to their adoption except as may be otherwise required by ordinance or general law, unless requested by consent of a majority of the Councilmembers present and voting.” IV. Charter Article 6 – Fiscal Administration
Section 6.6, approved by the voters in 1988, establishes the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program. This program allocates 16% of transient occupancy tax (TOT) to the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee (NCIP) to make recommendations on capital projects of community-wide benefit. When the program was first implemented, approximately $1.3 million of TOT was allocated to the NCIP. This amount has increased to over $5.9 million per year. The City has struggled to complete NCIP projects while at the same time has had insufficient funding for basic infrastructure needs, among other things.

While recognizing the importance of the NCIP, there are several options to consider for amendment: (1) changing the percentage of TOT allocation from 16% to some other percentage; (2) placing a monetary cap on the amount of TOT allocated to the program (e.g., $3 Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 4, Packet Page 169 million per fiscal year); (4) allocating funds each year for maintenance; (5) updating the definition of capital projects; and/or (6) include ordinary services as an authorized expenditure.

Amendments to Section 6.6 may also require a ballot measure to amend the Transient Occupancy Tax, which refers to this 16% allocation, for consistency. (City Code section 35-11.) V. Miscellaneous Considerations
Gender Neutral Wording
Currently the charter has 34 references to “his/her” and 51 references to “he/she”. Staff recommends a proposed amendment to change terminology throughout the charter to make it gender-neutral.

Charter Section 2.7 – Eminent Domain for Resale Redevelopment Projects Section 2.7 was enacted in 1983. It requires a vote of the people before the City or Redevelopment Agency (now dissolved) could acquire property by eminent domain for the purpose of re-sale for private development. The state dissolved Redevelopment Agencies, and enacted amendments to the Surplus Lands Act requiring all local agencies to offer surplus land for sale or lease to affordable home developers and certain other entities before selling or leasing land to any other individual or entity. Therefore, the City Council could review whether this charter provision is ineffectual and should be repealed, or a reflection of desired current policy.

Charter Section 5.1 – City Manager
This provision provides that the City Manager appoints and removes all officers and employees of the City except those appointed by the City Council. Staff recommends this provision be revised to reflect that the Library Board appoints and removes the Library Director.

Charter Section 6.4 – Leases of City Property
Section 6.4 requires that leases of city property be at fair market rent as established by sound appraisal practices. This section could be amended to state that the city may lease to qualified non-profit organizations for less than fair market rent.

Charter Section 7.1 – Public Library
Section 7.1 suggests that, in addition to the Library Director, the Library Board may appoint and remove any library personnel. A policy allowing the Library Board to appoint or remove any library personnel is not recommended for several reasons, and this has not been a practice of the Library Board. Staff recommends this section be revised to indicate that the Library Director appoints and removes library personnel, or that the City Manager is tasked with that responsibility.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 5, Packet Page 170 Charter Section 8.1 – Visitor Accommodation Zone
Section 8.1 describes planning, use, and development limitations on hotels, motels, and other facilities located in a Visitor Accommodation Zone (VAF). The City Council could consider authorizing additional uses/development in certain portions of the VAF zones, such as allowing conversions of hotels to housing in the North Fremont area, or authorizing use as homeless shelters.

Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 14., Item Page 6, Packet Page 171 Council
Agenda Report
FROM: Hans Uslar, City Manager
Prepared by: Nat Rojanasathira, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Provide Feedback to Staff on Areas of Focus for the 2024 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council provide feedback to staff on areas of focus for the 2024 City Staff Work Program.

VALUE DRIVERS:

Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

Discussing the City Council’s areas of focus for the 2024 City Staff Work Program supports the Council’s value driver of “fostering a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes, and appreciates input from all.”
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT (LEVINE ACT) APPLIES: No FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:

None.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

Date: 2/20/2024
Item No.: 15.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 1, Packet Page 172 ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:

The City Council could choose not to provide feedback to staff on the Areas of Focus for the 2024 City Staff Work Program; however, this is not recommended.

DISCUSSION:

The 2024 City Staff Work Program was presented to the City Council at its January 24, 2024 Study Session. This discussion has been part of a regular effort of the Monterey City Council to review and discuss the City’s priorities for the year, which have taken place since 2020.

The City Staff Work Program was well received by the City Council. Several members of the City Council acknowledged the sheer volume and complexity of work completed in 2023 and looked forward to the projects, programs, and policies planned for completion in 2024.

Members of the City Council also shared their thoughts on what initiatives they were most interested in and may be interested in exploring further in 2024. The evening session of the City Council meeting on February 20, 2024, will be an opportunity for the Council to weigh in on areas of focus mentioned by the City Council on January 24. In the interest of time, staff plans to facilitate a discussion on topics mentioned by three (3) councilmembers and two (2) councilmembers. The topics mentioned by the City Council are as follows:

Topics Mentioned by Three (3) Councilmembers:
 Economic Development
o North Fremont Business District
o Business Recruitment and Development
o Fort Ord Development
 Highway 68
o Tarpey Flats
 Resident Engagement
o Budget Outreach
o “Cycle of Advocacy”
o Commendable Public Outreach
Topics Mentioned by Two (2) Councilmembers:
 Water
 Arts
 Undergrounding
 Housing
o Rental Registry
o Adams Street Opportunity Site
o Van Buren/Madison Sts. Housing Site (MidPen Housing)
Topics Mentioned by One (1) Councilmember
 Charter Amendments
 Sports Center
 Business License Inspector
 NCIP Project Completion
 Fundraising
 Reserve Funds
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 2, Packet Page 173  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
 Old Capitol Site
 Community Wildfire Prevention Plan
The graphic below, also attached (Attachment 1), illustrates each of the Councilmembers’ comments and their areas of interest:

Economic Development: Business Recruitment/Retention and North Fremont Street Three councilmembers mentioned economic development as a potential area of focus for the City staff in 2024, specifically citing the North Fremont Business District, business recruitment and development, and development on the former Fort Ord.

Local economic development in municipal government typically involves three approaches: 1) business retention and expansion (keeping businesses here and helping them thrive), 2) business expansion (attracting new businesses to the community), and 3) business creation (growing new businesses/industries).

The City’s current economic development efforts are managed through a collaboration between the Planning Office and the City Manager’s Office. Although the City of Monterey does not have a formal economic development program, its economic vitality efforts focus on supporting the business associations and business districts located in the Monterey, and the businesses Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 3, Packet Page 174 located in those districts. Activities include supporting marketing and communications through business improvement districts, special events, and participation in business association meetings. Planning staff also regularly meets with developers to facilitate growth despite the current water restrictions that significantly inhibit change of use.

The City’s Planning Staff serves as liaisons to each of the business associations and attends their monthly business district meetings for the Old Monterey Business Association, Lighthouse Avenue Business Association, Cannery Row Business Association, and North Fremont Business Association. City staff also attends the Monterey Commercial Property Owner Association meetings. Staff from the City Manager’s Office regularly participate in the COMBA (City of Monterey Business Association) meetings, bi-weekly check-ins and monthly one-on-one meetings of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, and regular meetings with the Monterey County Hospitality Association. The City Manager is also participating on the Board of Directors of See Monterey as an advisor. Maintaining strong relationships with the business community and business associations is critical for the City to understand the challenges, needs, desires, strengths, and opportunities of each of the City’s business districts.

A potential opportunity for a more robust economic development effort in the community would be for the City to encourage business districts to create stronger relationships with commercial brokers, work with businesses to improve their façades and storefronts, and continue to work with the business community to enhance the vibrancy of our business districts.

It is important to recognize that water constraints will continue to limit the reuse and intensification of commercial property.

Economic Development: Fort Ord
The development of the City of Monterey's portion of the former Fort Ord plays a key role in providing the middle-income jobs necessary to support the housing currently under development as well as in the pipeline for development. In 1997, the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan (BRP) was prepared by the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA). The closure of Fort Ord represented the largest base closure in the United States and was declared by President Clinton as his model for base closures. The 1997 BRP’s three primary goals are Economic Development, Education, and Environmental Protection.

The current General Plan and Zoning Map designate the Fort Ord property for industrial uses similar to Ryan Ranch. If adopted, the draft Housing Element modifies the City’s vision for this property to build housing versus warehouses and offices.

The proposed Housing Element identifies the Fort Ord property for mixed-use, including 1,660 housing units, to fulfill its Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements. Of the 1,660 units, 440 units would be deed-restricted to low and moderate-income households.

The Housing Element further directs the City to prepare a specific plan to establish a clear vision for the area, guide future development and conservation, identify infrastructure needs and financing mechanisms, and establish measures to ensure sustainable development and adequate resource protection. The overarching objective would be to foster the creation of a mixed-use village on a portion of the site to provide housing, jobs, schools, shops, services, and recreation for future residents while also preserving carefully selected areas of natural open space and habitat. The Specific Plan will need to address site constraints such as Monterey Regional Airport safety zones, biotic resources, and previous munition cleanup restrictions.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 4, Packet Page 175 The proposed schedule is to: (a) identify funding sources and release an RFP by end of 2024; (b) complete site remediation work, special status species surveys, and biological study by the end of Q3 2026; and (c) bring a draft specific plan to City Council for adoption in Q4 2028.

Highway 68 Area
The Highway 68 Area Plan was approved by the voters on November 6, 1984. This plan created land use policies for Tarpey Flats, Monterra, Laguna Seca, and Aguajito (many of these areas are currently outside of the City limits but within the City’s Sphere of Influence) and anticipated a planning implementation period between 1984 and 2004. The plan estimated 8,059 residents from the Highway 68 Plan Area would be added to Monterey’s population over a twenty-year period. Median home prices were reported as $124,286 in the plan. The specific vision for the planning area included a mix of commercial uses and the following residential goals:

Property Low and
Moderate
Middle and Upper Total
Aguajito 30 170 200
Monterra 255 1,445 1,700
Laguna Seca 248 1,402 1,650
Total 533 3,017 3,550
Conditions have substantially changed since the 1984 vision was developed and adopted by the voters. Today, there are fragmented areas within an overall planning area in the City where it is unclear what development regulations apply.

The draft Housing Element contains a program to prepare a new Highway 68 Area Plan to update the vision for Highway 68. The time frame to complete this task would be to identify funding sources, and release the RFP by 2026, and bring a draft specific plan to the Council for adoption in 2031. The overall goal would be to allow 640 housing units on the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD)property, including 145 moderate income units and 145 low-income units.

During public comment over the past months, one member of the public has continued to encourage the Council to place on the ballot an amendment to the Highway 68 Area Plan to allow annexation without meeting specific requirements. After additional discussions, there does not appear to be a specific policy that prevents annexation. However, the suggestion is for the following policies to be deleted because they prevent any development in the planning area:

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 5, Packet Page 176 Staff recommends that the Highway 68 Area Plan be fully rewritten in compliance with the Housing Element.

It is important to note that even if the City annexes the site, the State Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Element Site Inventory Guidebook indicates:

Annexation. If the jurisdiction must rely on annexation to accommodate its RHNA, the housing element must include a program committing to completing the annexation within three years of the planning period. In addition, the housing element must also include an evaluation of the suitability of the annexed sites, including the following information:
• Consistency with Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) policies • Actions to pre-zone prior to annexation
• Descriptions of the zone, density, development standards and design requirements
• The anticipated housing capacity allowed by each site • Timeline to complete annexation which is early enough in the planning period to facilitate development of annexed sites (e.g., within the first three years of the planning period)
• Analysis of the suitability and availability of sites, including identification of any sites currently under Williamson Act contracts
• Demonstrated compliance with the requirements of the adequate sites program requirements of Government Code section 65583.2, subdivisions (h) and (i) Please note, if the potential for annexation was not included in the RHNA allocation methodology, a portion of the county’s allocation may be transferred to the city pursuant to Government Code section 65584.07(d).

This transfer of RHNA would require an amendment to the housing element to ensure that any additional RHNA can be accommodated on sites within the inventory. In other words, an amendment to the Highway 68 Area Plan to allow annexation, if approved by the voters, would likely result in the City a) being required to increase its RHNA allocation beyond the City’s current requirement to plan for 3,654 new housing units, and b) not receive any credit from any new housing units built in the newly annexed areas.

Other considerations that the City must consider before deciding whether or not to annex any portions of the Highway 68 Plan area is that there are financial and service deliveryrelated impacts to annexation.

If the City chooses annexation, the City must negotiate with the County of Monterey, Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District (MCRFD), and other taxing authorities on what portion of property tax would remain with the current agencies and what portion of property tax would be with the City. In many cases throughout California, the cost of Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 6, Packet Page 177 providing fire, police, road maintenance, and other city services to annexed areas is higher than the additional property tax revenue the City would receive.

If the City chooses not to annex, the County of Monterey may move forward with approving the development of the unincorporated Tarpey Flats areas, as it intends to based on the 1,324 new housing units allocated in the area based on the County’s Draft Housing Element. Because the City of Monterey’s Police and Fire Departments would likely be first responders to this area (the Sheriff’s Office may not have a presence in the area, and MCRFD’s nearest fire station is at Laureles Grade), City services would likely be impacted based on this development within unincorporated areas. The City can attempt to negotiate a services agreement with the County and MCRFD to support these unincorporated areas.

The increase of housing in the Highway 68 Plan will also likely necessitate the construction, maintenance, and ongoing operations of a new fire station in the area.

Because a new fire station in the area would likely serve the City of Monterey, Monterey County Regional Fire District, Cypress Fire Protection District, and Monterey Peninsula Airport District, it would be advantageous for the City to convene these agencies to determine the most cost-appropriate, fair, and efficient way of delivering fire service to this region. There may also be an opportunity for a new fire station to serve the City of Del Rey Oaks under contract.

Staff’s analysis and conclusion is for Council to not initiate a ballot measure. With Council direction, the City can also monitor and participate in development discussions as projects progress in unincorporated areas.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 7, Packet Page 178 Resident Engagement
The City of Monterey’s public and resident engagement efforts involve digital/online outreach, media relations, print media, and in-person outreach. Staff is grateful for the City Council’s support and acknowledgment of the positive progress achieved in this arena.

One of the City’s value drivers is focused on a transparent and inclusive government: “Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative; and solicits, welcomes and appreciates input from all.” Recognizing the generational, racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and demographic diversity that exists in the community, the City understands there is no single ‘best’ method to connect with residents.

Race – City of Monterey and California
U.S. Census Bureau 2022 American Community Survey Estimates Monterey city (California) California
Residents Percentage Residents Percentage
Total population 30,007 39,029,342
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 5,785 19.3

15,732,184 40.3
Mexican 4,231 14.1

12,673,519 32.5
Puerto Rican 100 0.3

218,582 0.6
Cuban 74 0.2

97,619 0.3
Other Hispanic or Latino 1,380 4.6

2,742,464 7
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,222 80.7

23,297,158 59.7
White alone 19,378 64.6

13,160,426 33.7
Black or African American alone 997 3.3

2,025,218 5.2
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 58 0.2

103,030 0.3
Asian alone 2,321 7.7

5,957,867 15.3
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander alone 96 0.3

135,777 0.3
Some Other Race alone 64 0.2

251,618 0.6
Two or More Races 1,308 4.4

1,663,222 4.3
Two races including Some Other Race 324 1.1

296,327 0.8
Two races excluding Some Other
Race, and three or more races 984 3.3

1,366,895 3.5
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 8, Packet Page 179 Age– Monterey city (California)
U.S. Census Bureau 2022 American Community Survey Estimates Monterey city (California) California
Residents Percentage Residents Percentage
Under 5 years 1,638 5.5

2,118,386 5.4
5 to 9 years 907 3

2,285,436 5.9
10 to 14 years 1,019 3.4

2,550,172 6.5
15 to 19 years 1,503 5

2,568,788 6.6
20 to 24 years 3,021 10.1

2,639,787 6.8
25 to 34 years 6,073 20.2

5,744,459 14.7
35 to 44 years 3,855 12.8

5,395,388 13.8
45 to 54 years 2,823 9.4

4,877,813 12.5
55 to 59 years 1,720 5.7

2,356,663 6
60 to 64 years 1,923 6.4

2,333,548 6
65 to 74 years 2,726 9.1

3,568,539 9.1
75 to 84 years 1,864 6.2

1,878,688 4.8
85 years and over 935 3.1

711,675 1.8
Online outreach continues to be one of the fastest ways to connect with residents on policy topics, news, events and activities, and emergency communications. Online surveys are also a popular tool used by City staff to gather input. The City’s online public engagement portal, Have Your Say Monterey, was launched in January 2021 as a platform for residents, businesses, and the community to learn about and give input on important topics. Other online channels the City utilizes include Nextdoor (21,209 members, 13,556 claimed households, 35 neighborhoods, including shared services jurisdictions), X (14,067 followers), Facebook (33,613 followers), and Nixle Emergency Alerts (7,343 subscribers).

Since over 60% of Monterey residents are renters, and a large percentage of residents are more transient in nature (military servicemembers and families residing in Monterey for three years or less), it can be more difficult to connect with residents through long-term, established relationships. Over the past couple of years, the City has found success in reaching out to residents through direct mail. Postcards in English and Spanish are often sent to all residential postal patrons in Monterey, which covers rental units and multi-family units. Postcards have promoted policy issues such as the Rental Registry, Rental Assistance Program Input, Monterey 2031 General Plan Update, Commercial Cannabis, and other topics. The City also frequently pays for advertisements in print publications such as the Monterey County Weekly and El Sol, the region’s Spanish-language newspaper.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 9, Packet Page 180 Media relations continues to be a core outreach method that helps spread the word through traditional media channels. The City regularly prepares media releases that are sent to print newspaper outlets (Monterey County Weekly, Monterey Herald), local television news (KSBW, KION), and public radio (KAZU). These news outlets often report on the City’s activities based on these news releases and maintaining a strong relationship with local journalists and news producers.

In-person engagement continues to be the largest focus of outreach for the City. Town Hall meetings, listening sessions, public meetings, and tabling at public events are all part of the City’s public engagement mix. For many of the City’s topics and programs, staff intentionally holds outreach meetings not only at locations accessible to public transportation, such as the City Council Chamber, Monterey Public Library Community Room, Farmers’ Market at the Old Monterey Marketplace, and Monterey Conference Center, but many outreach efforts are conducted in other neighborhoods throughout the City, including Hilltop Park Center, Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, Montecito Park, El Estero Park Center, and Del Monte Center Farmers’ Market. Events are typically held in the evening or on weekends to increase accessibility. The goal of the City’s expanding in-person outreach efforts is to meet constituents where they shop, eat, and in a location and during a time that is convenient to them.

In the last four weeks alone, the City has conducted eight outreach sessions including outreach at town hall meetings, farmers’ markets, community centers, and community parks, with at least six more in the next few weeks.

In February 2024, City staff and the City’s grant consultant applied for $500,000 in grant funding for neighborhood-based community outreach through California Volunteers’ Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors Program. California Volunteers is a program of the Governor’s Office. If funded, the Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors grant would enable the City to build an even stronger neighborhood network with evidence-based programming, particularly in areas that are classified by the state or federal government as economically disadvantaged. The City garnered support for this grant from the Villa del Monte, Laguna Grande/Del Monte Grove, Casanova Oak Knoll, Oak Grove, Downtown, and New Monterey neighborhood associations, as well as several community partners. The City is expected to learn if it receives the grant by late summer 2024.

Cycle of Advocacy
In the context of public outreach, a member of the City Council suggested discussing the ‘Cycle of Advocacy’ as part of the City’s engagement efforts.

Water
“Champion regional and local efforts to secure adequate, affordable, and sustainable water sources for the city, now and into the future” continues to be an ongoing strategic priority for the current City Council and past councils. The Monterey Peninsula has, for a significant period of time, been restricted by a limited water supply and the California Water Resources Control Board’s (Water Board) Cease and Desist Order (CDO) on the pumping of water from the Carmel River. This has limited affordable housing projects in the community.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 10, Packet Page 181 Staff and Council continue to work towards a multi-prong strategy to secure water sources:
 Advocacy. Petition the Water Board to lift the CDO. (completed but unsuccessful)  Support Pure Water Monterey. Support Monterey One Water (M1W)’s Pure Water Monterey project, which turns wastewater into a safe and reliable water supply.  Partnerships. The City is exploring a partnership with the Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) to purchase water from their excess sources, such as potentially reviving a desalination facility at Reservation Road that could provide water to MCWD through a wheeling agreement with California American Water for the purpose of supporting affordable housing and other critical projects.

Arts
The City, through its Library and Museums Department, manages a public art collection that is displayed in various City buildings, including City Hall, Public Library, Colton Hall, and the Monterey Conference Center. Additional artwork and artifacts are stored in archives and rotated by request. The City also provides a website and free app in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store called Monterey Walking Tours that highlights public art, as well as history, throughout the City of Monterey.

The Monterey Public Library raised over $63,000 in private donations during the MC Gives campaign towards “I HeART Libraries,” with the money going towards a circulating local art collection, adding another mural at the library, and art programming at the library. This was the most successful MC Gives campaign for the Monterey Public Library in the past five years and also generated more donations than other area libraries.

In the new fiscal year, the Library & Museums Department will also work on a Public Art policy.

Currently, there is a collection development policy for the Museums & Cultural Arts Division with artwork being reviewed by the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission. However, the City plans to bring forward a City-wide art policy that provides clear processes and procedures on how new art is added in the community.

Undergrounding
This program would require funding a full-time program manager who would prioritize and coordinate with PG&E on design and implementation of undergrounding utilities and underground utility projects. NCIP funded a 2018 Undergrounding Study that was presented to the Monterey Vista and Old Town Neighborhoods. The Study identified preliminary project costs at $800 to $1,500 per centerline foot. This equates to $1,000 to $2,000 per centerline foot in 2024. The new program manager would determine how to prioritize projects (specific streets or neighborhoods) and assess any additional costs to property owners. Individual property owners would still incur the cost to transition from overhead to underground service (for new electrical service panels, trenching, or boring to the house from the street). The costs are estimated to range from $2,600 to $50,000 per property.

Approximately 5% of the City’s streets have already been undergrounded (5 miles); the cost to underground the remaining 98 miles of public streets can be expected to range between $530 million to $1 billion. Funding these program costs or the project management from the General Fund is not realistic considering the current infrastructure and ongoing operational needs. Staff recommends that $2 million, approximately 25% of NCIP funding, be allocated annually to an Undergrounding Program. Members of the community have expressed support for undergrounding utility wires to reduce the risk of fires from downed utility lines, reduce the Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 11, Packet Page 182 length of electricity outages and its impact on residents and businesses, blocked emergency access from downed power lines during weather events and emergencies, and aesthetic reasons.

At its meeting on February 6, 2024, the City Council expressed its support of utilizing some NCIP funding for undergrounding. A $2 million project for undergrounding was nominated by Monterey residents for the 2024/25 NCIP Program Year.

Housing: Rental Registry
The initial registration period for the City of Monterey's Rental Inventory Program is January 1, 2024 through March 1, 2024. Residential rental property owner or property manager participation is required. The City has setup a hotline and email specifically for the registry. Staff can be reached at the dedicated phone hotline: (831) 242-8740, the email account [email protected], and in the Housing Office at 570 Pacific Street, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of registration is $50 per unit, and the information being collected is listed below.  Name, address, and phone number of parties associated with the property including but not limited to: on-site or off-site property manager, owner of record, unit point of contact  Street address and or Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) of each rental unit  Year Built of each property
 The number of bedrooms, bathrooms and square footage of each unit  Unit occupancy status
 Amount and collection date of rent including additional charges and other fees (pet fees, utilities, HOA, etc.)
 Whether or not the tenant receives a housing voucher or other rental subsidy To date, the City has received 288 entries for residential rental properties. Staff reviews the entries for completeness and approves.

Housing: Van Buren/Madison Street Affordable Housing Project The City Council entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with MidPen Housing for construction of an affordable housing project directly behind City Hall. Substantial progress has been made including:
- public outreach
- development of a site plan
- draft development and disposition agreement
- draft lease
- grant award between $1.4M to $2.4M REAP funds for predevelopment costs - PHLA award for predevelopment costs.

Despite these achievements, the project has encountered an additional State processing requirement which is delaying the project to move forward. The State Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) has requested additional analysis to determine if housing vouchers can be Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 12, Packet Page 183 utilized to support the project’s long-term financing need. This analysis represents approximately a budget increase of $250,000 to conduct the necessary archaeological testing and historic preservation documentation. After this information is submitted to OHP it will be determined if the project is eligible for housing vouchers. If it is not eligible for vouchers, the project’s long-term financing may be in jeopardy.

Adams Street Opportunity Site
The City originally had an affordable housing developer interested in constructing a five-story building on Adams Street. The previous City Council voted to forgo this opportunity. If the City Council wants to re-initiate this opportunity while working on the additional housing initiatives, additional staff resources would be required.

Attachments:

1. 2024 City Staff Work Program – Areas of Focus

2. 2024 City Staff Work Program, Updated January 2024
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this agenda item, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are posted at https://monterey.org/Submitted-Comments within 72 hours of the meeting.

Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 13, Packet Page 184 Economic Development
North Fremont Business District
Business Development
Fort Ord
Resident Engagement
Ed Smith
Councilmember, District 2
Budget Outreach
“Cycle of Advocacy”
Commendable Public Outreach
Water
Rental Registry
Adams Street Opportunity Site
MidPen Housing
Gino Garcia
Councilmember, At-Large
Arts
Undergrounding
Tyller Williamson Mayor
Sports Center
Business License Inspector
NCIP Project Completion
Fundraising
Reserve Funds
Electric Vehicle Stations
Old Capitol Site
Community Wildfire Prevention Plan
2024 Staff Work Program Feedback & Areas of Focus
Highway 68
Tarpey Flats
Housing
Charter Amendments
TOPICS WITH 3 MENTIONS
TOPICS WITH 2 MENTIONS
TOPICS WITH 1 MENTION
Alan Haffa
Councilmember, At-Large
Kim Barber Councilmember, District 1
ATTACHMENT 1
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 14, Packet Page 185

CITY OF MONTEREY
Vision, Mission, Value Drivers,
Strategic Priorities, and
2024 City Staff Work Program
Monterey City Council
January 24, 2024
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 15, Packet Page 186 Vision Statement
"Monterey: A beautiful, special place to live, work, and visit. Anda!” ______________________________________________
Mission Statement
"In partnership with our entire community, the Monterey City Council provides visionary leadership ensuring a safe, healthy, historic, economically vibrant, and sustainable environment."
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 16, Packet Page 187 Value Drivers
The Value Drivers are numbered for reference only, not in order of importance.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 17, Packet Page 188 Value Driver #1: In collaboration with our community partners, work to improve the quality of life of all of our community members by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion; championing equitable access to affordable housing; and maintaining a safe environment.

The Council is committed to ensuring Monterey retains its special character, which derives from its heritage, size, and location. The Council also is committed to ensuring that Monterey is a safe, affordable, and inclusive place to live, work, and visit. Diversity, equity and inclusion, affordable housing, public safety, and community collaboration are cornerstones contributing to Monterey’s quality of life.

Quality of Life Strategic Priorities:

Ensure the health and wellness of the community through emergency operations, clear communication with the public, issuing emergency orders as necessary, adopting eviction protections, hosting blood drives, and providing food security.

Health & Wellness Strategic Priority - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Support food security by working with community partners to provide meals to individuals and families in Monterey during the holiday season.

The City of Monterey, led by our Monterey Recreation division, distributed over 2,000 meal kits (for 2-4 as well as 6-8 people) plus 750 sandwich meals between the two meal drives in November and December 2023. Staff also coordinated over 150 home deliveries with Monterey Fire and Police as well as Seaside and Marina Fire Departments. Overall, we served over 13,800 individuals at both food drives. • Provide important nutritional services for Senior Citizens at Scholze Park Center.

Ongoing programs include Meals on Wheels programs and a weekly Produce Pick Up.

The City distributed 4,272 meals for seniors in 2023, this is a 37% increase since 2022.

In partnership with the Food Bank for Monterey County, the City served 5,562 people through the walk-up produce distribution program at Scholze Park Center in 2023. • Support the Meals on Wheels Program.

The City’s Community Development Block Grant Program provided $80,000 in funding to support the Meals on Wheels Program in 2024.
• Continue to offer monthly blood drives at Hilltop Park Center in partnership with the American Red Cross.

For 2023, the City offered 13 blood drives and helped collect 365 pints of blood in ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 18, Packet Page 189 partnership with the American Red Cross. The City of Monterey is a Premier Blood Partners of the American Red Cross, which is designed exclusively for the organization’s highest contributing sponsors and blood drive partners. • Engage the public on a potential ordinance restricting smoking in multi-family housing units.

No progress - Policy issues may be scheduled in the future. • Track and manage funds from the City’s share of the nationwide opioid litigation settlement of $26 billion reached with the three largest pharmaceutical distributors and the parent corporation that manufactured and marketed opioids.

The City receives and tracks approximately $35,900 per year, a total of roughly $647,600 over 18 years –which the City can use to combat substance abuse and related issues. The City received confirmation that the DHCS (Department of Health Care Services) reviewed our Opioid Bankruptcy Expenditure Report (Mallinckrodt/NOAT II) and found no errors.

Recognize that public safety is a priority to ensure that our City is safe and welcoming to all, contributing to our economic vitality as a destination City.

Public Safety Strategic Priority - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Complete the Standards of Coverage and Community Risk Assessment Study and explore opportunities to regionalize and improve fire services effectiveness.

The study was completed and presented to the City Council in May 2022. Future discussions about regional fire services and coverage will continue with the community in 2023. The City of Monterey is discussing with the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea on potentially transitioning ambulance staff from Carmel to the City of Monterey, or exploring a regional joint powers authority model.

Effective October 1, 2023, the City of Monterey entered into a new agreement with the Monterey Peninsula Airport District for the City to provide fire services to the Airport. ● Implement the new Police Records Management System (RMS).

Approved in 2021/22; this projected 18-month-long project was scheduled to go live in February 2023 but experienced delays due to a lack of vendor performance. After working through issues, the go-live is scheduled for February 2024. This effort will meet the needs of the Police Department and new State mandates and improve efficiency through modern technology.
● Complete the Central Public Safety Facility Study to address the 1959-constructed, aging, and outdated infrastructure at the public safety campus, home to the Fire ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 19, Packet Page 190 Administration, Downtown Fire Station 11, Police Facility, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Campus.

Council approved funding the study in 2021, with additional funding allocated in 2022.

The study began in fall 2022 and will be completed in 2024. A check-in with the Council will take place in early 2024.
● Develop a Local Roadway Safety Plan, a ‘crash data’ driven safety evaluation that develops and prioritizes systemic safety improvements.

The City was awarded grant funding from the Federal Highway Administration in 2023; the plan is in progress and should be completed by 2025. ● Replace the Fire Department fleet.

Command vehicles were ordered and received in 2023. The City Council approved the purchase of a Pierce 107’ tractor-drawn aerial truck for $1.7 million in October 2022 and it is expected to arrive at the end of 2025. The City Council approved the appropriation of funds and the purchase of an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) response truck and trailer unit in September 2023. The order for the vehicle is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2024.
● Safely manage the multiple special events held in Monterey.

In 2023 the Police Department managed sixteen special events spanning 29 days of special event staffing, These events, such as the Monterey Jazz Festival, 4th of July Parade, Monterey County Fair, Car Week, Monterey Bay Half Marathon, and California Roots Festival, are covered by Police Department staff working overtime outside of their normal assignments.
● Conduct an analysis of Fire Service Contracts the City of Monterey provides to other agencies, including the cities of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, and Sand City, as well as the U.S. Navy at La Mesa Village and the Monterey Peninsula Airport District to review the contract models’ cost recovery and fiscal viability for the City of Monterey.

Began analysis with consulting firm Baker Tilly in late 2022; analysis completed in April 2023. Taking the analysis into consideration, Monterey developed the cost proposal submitted to the Airport in response to their RFP incorporating one of the recommendations made in the study. Future cost projections will include the same recommendations.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 20, Packet Page 191 Prepare for emergencies and support community resiliency Emergency Preparedness Strategic Priority - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Offer ongoing Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and support.

Trained 36 new members in March and April 2023. New member classes are scheduled for October 2023. In 2023, CERT trained 78 new members. During the year, CERT teams logged over 5168 hours and 1050 member responses to training and activations.

CERT had a total of 24 activations across geographical areas due to winter storms, power outages, welfare checks, and missing persons. In April 2024, staff is hosting a CERT class for new potential CERT members. CERT also continues to train monthly on deployment and operations, including winter storm preparedness/response, search and rescue, sandbag operations, traffic control, and firefighter rehabilitation. • Work with the California Department of Conservation to update tsunami signage and education to reflect the newly adopted Tsunami Inundation Maps Tsunami signage provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has been delivered and will be installed at all locations in 2024. • Update the General Plan Safety Element.

City Council allocated City funds on July 19, 2022, to start the Safety Element. The Safety Element has been drafted and will undergo environmental review and final adoption hearings in 2024 in conjunction with the Housing Element. • Due to increased shark activity in the area, prepare signage and a Standard Operating Procedure for incidents involving sharks.

Staff has researched information from the State and implemented signs for use during shark incidents on the Monterey Peninsula.
• Continue to look for grant funding to upgrade or repair existing infrastructure and maintain resiliency.

Ongoing. Staff submitted an application for the PROTECT Grant for resiliency projects to include the tunnel and lake El Estero pumps and generators, staff is waiting for the results of the Grant Application. Staff is preparing to apply for the Active Transportation Program Grant for the construction phase of the Mark Thomas Drive Bike lane project.

Staff is preparing to release a Request for Proposal for the Design of the Del Monte and Washington intersection improvements using Regional Surface Transportation Program ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 21, Packet Page 192 funds. In addition, staff continues to apply for grant funding for the North Fremont Gap Closure Project, including the State’s Active Transportation Program Grant Program. • Continue Fuel Reduction efforts to remove invasive species and flammable understory in greenbelts within and adjacent to City neighborhoods.

Efforts will continue in 2023; so far, $348,000 in work has been completed. In FY2022/23, NCIP funded $330,000 for Fuel Reduction across the City, including in the Alta Mesa, Fishermen Flats, Monterey Vista, Old Town, and Skyline Neighborhoods.

Additionally, NCIP funded $275,000 for Fuel Reduction across the City, including the Old Capitol Site. NCIP recommended, and the Council has approved $750,000 in funding for Fuel Reduction/Forest management in FY2023/24. In 2023, the City received $800,000 in CAL FIRE Grant funding with $150,000 in matching funds. Efforts for 2023 included the Skyline Greenbelt with the removal of dead trees and fuel reduction and Huckleberry Hill fuel reduction.
• Engage and collaborate with various local and federal partners to plan, prepare, and conduct exercises for emergency natural and man-made catastrophic incidents.

The Monterey Police and Fire Departments consistently work with the Monterey County Department of Emergency Management to plan a response to incidents such as Car Week, potential and actual flooding, storms, and weather-related incidents. The Police and Fire Departments participated in active shooter training exercises with the Naval Postgraduate School, FBI, local and state law enforcement partners, the Monterey County Office of Education, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey, and the U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey. • Collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard on training exercises.

On September 6th, 2023, the City of Monterey participated in a SAR Ex drill in which a simulated boat fire and multiple rescues were conducted along with a Level 2 Multi Casualty Incident (MCI) at the mile buoy. This multi-agency drill included deployment with our various partners, such as the U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey, U.S. Naval Air Station Lemoore, CAL FIRE, Monterey County Drone Team, and other community partners at the Coast Guard Pier.

On September 17, 2023, the City of Monterey co-sponsored an educational and training event with the U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey, U.S. Naval Air Station Lemoore, and other public safety community partners at San Carlos Beach Park. This was the second annual U.S. Coast Guard Missions Day.
• Develop a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

The final report was completed in December 2023 and is expected to be posted on the online storymap created through the project by the end of January 2024. Priority areas of concern were identified and will be assessed by the cities of Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Grove for future projects.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 22, Packet Page 193 • Conduct a hotwash and After Action Review following the 2023 Winter Storms and Pineapple Express EOC activations, and collaborate with PG&E and Verizon for electricity and mobile communications resiliency.

Conducted the After Action Review in July 2023 with participation from the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management. Continued preparedness and response planning efforts with PG&E and Verizon Wireless to improve resiliency. • Manage efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters by managing an effective Emergency Operations Center, including coordination with FEMA, CalOES, Monterey County Department of Emergency Management, City departments, and community stakeholders.

Activated the EOC and responded effectively to the winter rain events in January and March 2023. Participated in Countywide Operational Area meetings and preparedness meetings in winter 2023/24.

Foster opportunities for the public to stay physically and mentally active through activities and services in our parks, trails, beaches, campgrounds, sports center, and community centers.

Physical and Mental Activity Strategic Priority - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Implement New (or Reinstating/Reinventing) Programs and Services at Monterey Sports Center.

As staff capacity and City resources allow, the Sports Center will investigate and analyze programs and services such as the Sports Cafe and Kids Zone services. Currently, staff is conducting research and outreach, as well as exploring different options (including those from the consultant) that will be cost-effective and revenue-generating. Additional progress planned for June 2024.
● Expand hours at the Monterey Sports Center.

The Monterey Sports Center expanded hours on July 31, 2023. The newly expanded hours include extended evening hours 7 days a week, with the Sports Center open until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. ● Organize summer camps and programs that provide opportunities for youth to stay active in City parks and facilities while also providing childcare for working parents.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 23, Packet Page 194 Camp. One of the largest summers yet, with an attendance of over 100 campers each week for 10 weeks for a total of approximately 1,000 campers. The Recreation Division continued to rebuild traditional summer camp programs by offering six weeks of Camp Quien Sabe Youth Overnight Camp program at Toro Park and seven weeks of Whispering Pines Day Camp. Camp Quien Sabe celebrated 70 years this summer.

These two camps completed the Summer 2023 season, serving approximately 60+ campers weekly60+ campers each week. Total enrollment for all summer camps offered by the Parks & Recreation Department was approximately 2,426 campers. ● Serve individuals and families of all ages at the Sports Center and community (park) centers by offering opportunities for both mental and physical activity.

In 2023, continued restoration and expansion of programs at El Estero, Scholze, and Hilltop Park Centers, and for North Monterey, programs offered included preschool, ceramics, music instruction, fencing, gymnastics, dance classes, Pilates, chess and art classes, as well as specialty camps such as Tiny Tots Summer Camp, Lego Camp, and Woodworking Camp. Offered expanded programs for North Monterey based on staff capacity and program demand.

Activities at Casanova Oak Knoll included neighborhood meetings, a holiday neighborhood party, community outreach meetings for Casanova and Laguna Grande, CERT and Monterey Police trainings, STEAM events and storytime activities for children in partnership with the Monterey Public Library. Opportunities for seniors to engage with others socially and physically with activities like Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Watercolor, Drawing and Painting, Bridge, Bingo, Ceramics, Walk the Bay Walking Group, and Line Dancing.

The Sports Center continues to offer popular programs for youth, including basketball leagues and clinics, volleyball lessons, martial arts, swimming lessons, and more.

Offered 350 programs with 31,229 participants in FY 2022/23 through the Recreation Division. For 2024, programs will be strategically expanded throughout Monterey Recreation indoor and outdoor facilities. New programs will include continued partnerships with the Blue Zones Project and the Monterey Public Library for North Monterey, including Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, in addition to special programs and events for youth and families such as beach volleyball leagues for adults in Monterey Bay Park and more based on budgetary and staff capacity and program demand.
● Offered special events that foster community.

Events included the Bunny Hop Photo Op, STEAM in Montecito Park, Halloween Movie Night and Trunk and Treat, Pumpkin Plunge at the Sports Center, Horticulture Fair & Plant Exchange, and Monterey’s Big 4th of July Celebration and Backyard Food Fest.

Special events and programs for all ages are being offered and will be expanding in north Monterey for 2024 such as Saturday with Santa at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 24, Packet Page 195 ● Continue providing support services for seniors.

Continue partnering with the Monterey Salinas Transit Taxi Voucher Program, AARP Smart Driver Course, Aspire Health and Alliance on Aging for Peer Counseling, Tax Prep, Ombudsman, California Connect, and other programs serving seniors 55 and older.
● Begin long-term planning and community engagement efforts for the future of the Old Capitol Site.

The Old Capitol Site Master Plan was funded in the 2022/23 NCIP. City Council awarded additional NCIP funding in July 2023. The Master Plan will be developed with the help of BFS Landscape Architects to include community outreach sessions. The Master Plan efforts are underway, and a contract has been executed by BFS. The study is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024.

Provide learning opportunities and foster community connection through the Monterey Public Library
Monterey Public Library Strategic Priority - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Provide programs for all ages – that inform, inspire, build community engagement, promote reading, celebrate Monterey’s rich past, and support community priorities of economic, mental and physical health, and social justice.

Ongoing. Programs have included Preschool Storytime, Before They Vanish Travelogue Series, Winter Service Project, Writing Workshops, Blue Zones Project Workshops, the Paws to Read Program, Health and End-of-Life Care Workshops, Kids Eat Right Programs, Button Making for Pride Month, Community Storytime and Craft Activities at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, Coloring for Relaxation, Watercolors, S.T.E.A.M. in the Park, Windsock Making, Sewing Programs, and Author Talk with Nidhi Chanani, and Monterey’s Magical History Tour, Anime Your Way, Mental Health Education with Ohana, and Where the Forest Meets the Sea (Bilingual Program). • Identify funding sources for Library facility renovation in conjunction with the Central Public Safety Facility Study.

Building Forward Infrastructure grant from California State Library has been identified as a potential source of critical infrastructure renovations. Application submitted to California State Library focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades for the current facility. California State Library did not award applications as they are focused on high poverty levels in the state. $100 million dollars is projected to be allocated in the next three years for future projects.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 25, Packet Page 196 • Provide bookmobile services to neighborhoods to library services.

The new bookmobile is funded and arrived in January 2024. The Bookmobile stops include Casanova Oak Knoll, La Mesa, Hilltop Park, Montecito Park, Park Lane, and Merrill Gardens. The Bookmobile has extended stops to City Preschools at El Estero and Hilltop and pop-up outreach events at community functions and at Bay View Academy’s Upper and Lower School campuses.
• Work with local partner agencies to update the Children’s Reading and Learning Area with dedicated funds raised through the Monterey County Gives! Campaign.

Monterey Public Library Friends & Foundation has raised $53,710 in funding through Monterey County Gives. The library has met with community partners at Montage Health’s Ohana and First 5 to discuss inclusive spaces and reached out to other agencies. The Library has received a Stronger Together Early Learning Hub grant for $188,700 for the Children’s Area. The library is currently and planning and procurement stage, with funds planned to be spent by June 2024.
• Inspire learning through Arts and Art programming.

Muralists Natalia Corazza and Raven Cook have completed a Young Readers Mural at the Library Terrace. The Library Friends & Foundation have approved funding for new furniture for the terrace. The Library has allocated funding to move the glass barriers on the terrace to allow access to the garden on the Library terrace, near the mural. • Implement facility enhancements.

Façade improvements completed, including landscaping and sidewalk repairs. Additional upgrades include exterior paint and HVAC covers. Interior upgrades to install new lobby display equipment, upgrades to the Solarium Conference Room, lighting and carpet for the Community Room, and hanging art system for rotating art in the Community Room. • Implement furniture enhancements.

The Library Friends & Foundation has provided funding for new furniture for the Library terrace and public spaces in the library. California State Library grants will provide funding for additional furnishings within the library. Complete by early 2024. • Work with local partner agencies or non-profit groups to reopen Etta’s Café.

Release an RFP for café operations with a nonprofit to provide services within the cafe space at the library.
• Expand Monday hours at the Monterey Public Library.

The Library will restore limited-service hours on Mondays to enhance our service to the community in 2024.
• Increase Library and Museum programming in the Monterey Public Library and at Colton Hall.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 26, Packet Page 197 Resume poetry, music, and art programs at our Library and Museum sites in 2023-24. • Expand access to Monterey Public Library through a book vending kiosk.

Add a self-service library book retrieval machine at another location in Monterey. This will be a self-contained unit at a partner location, allowing increased access to Library materials. Implement by 2024.
• Increase digital access to California History Room and museum materials.

The Library has received California Revealed grants to digitize historic photographs and will digitize additional collections. The first collection of 1949 Rey Ruppel Monterey Centennial has been sent to California State Library for digitization and was completed in late 2023; the second round of Shades of Monterey photos was approved for 2024.

The library has begun digitizing local VHS collections to add to streaming collections and added archive records to the Online Archive of California.

Respond effectively to neighborhood concerns.

Neighborhood Concerns - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Work with the Laguna Grande Regional Park Joint Powers Authority to adopt a Laguna Grande Regional Park Trail Maintenance Strategy.

During the summer of 2023, the Laguna Grande Regional Park Trail Maintenance Strategy was adopted by the Laguna Grande JPA, City of Monterey, the City of Seaside, and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. The Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting program was also adopted by all four legislative bodies. Agencies filed the Notice of Determination in the summer of 2023. The next step is to collaborate with all agencies to develop the scope of permit preparation, permit applications, etc., in 2024. Agencies are also collaborating on future programming for the park.
● Conduct tree mapping and inventory to address the health of Monterey’s forests and greenbelts.

Tree mapping began in 2021 and is ongoing.
● Continue efforts on the Small Cell Ordinance.

The Planning Commission hosted five public hearings on the draft Small Cell Ordinance in 2022. The City Council received an update in January 2023, held public hearings for readings of the Ordinance in February and March 2023, and adopted the Ordinance in April 2023.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 27, Packet Page 198 ● Continue the implementation of North Fremont Corridor underground utility projects utilizing Rule 20a funding.

Planning and coordination efforts will continue in FY 24/25 to ensure the City’s Rule 20A work credits received will be fully utilized prior to the December 2033 sunset date of the Rule 20A program.
● Work with Verizon Wireless to discuss mobile phone and emergency calling reliability concerns due to events at the Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Staff is working to address these concerns directly with Verizon Wireless. The company has committed to expanding service on Fairgrounds (State) property to increase service capacity during special events, thereby reducing impacts to surrounding neighborhoods.

Fund projects for the betterment of Monterey’s neighborhoods through the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP).

NCIP - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Continue funding the NCIP at appropriate levels.

The NCIP is currently funded at 16% of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Revenues.

NCIP Committee meetings resumed in January 2022. City Staff across Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Forestry completed 15 NCIP projects in 2023. The City Council funded 44 NCIP-recommended projects and four Cut-Off projects in October 2023. Currently, there are 73 active NCIP projects with a total budget of approximately $12.7 million. These NCIP projects cover a wide spectrum, including traditional public works, streets, sidewalks/paths, parks and recreation facilities, forest management, utilities, historic preservation, storm drainage facilities, and more. Staff seeks to increase the number of contracts available to complete more NCIP projects in a timely manner.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 28, Packet Page 199 Value Driver #2: Protect and preserve our natural environment by addressing climate change through ecologically responsible and pragmatic solutions.

The City Council recognizes the necessity of bold, pragmatic, and thoughtful solutions to protect our natural environment for future generations. Community decisions on transportation, land use, sea level rise, coastal protection, forestry, and city government operations can have a positive impact on our environment locally, regionally, and globally.

Protecting Our Environment - Strategic Priorities:

Protect the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and our environmental assets from pollution.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Update the Local Coastal Plan (LCP).

The Draft Coastal Land Use Plan is being prepared. The draft plan will be released for public review in 2024.
● Implement Stormwater/Water Quality Protection Regulatory Permit activities as well as Sanitary Sewer Collection System/Water Quality Protection Regulatory Permit activities.

Ongoing in 2024.
● Manage the 951 Del Monte Avenue Groundwater Remediation Project, a City property at Window on the Bay Park, with legacy dry cleaning solvent contamination.

Ongoing in 2024
● Continue ongoing regional and stakeholder partnerships to implement regionallyprioritized stormwater quality capture and treatment project opportunities involving City utility infrastructure, with the goal of better protecting the environment and water quality of local waterways, such as streams, lakes, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Ongoing in 2024
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 29, Packet Page 200 Develop a long-term strategy for Municipal Wharf No. 2 and a sustainable fishing industry.

Sustainable Fishing and Municipal Wharf No. 2 - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Support sustainable fishing activities
Provided an annual financial contribution to the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust (MBFT).

Continue dialogue with local fishermen and MBFT to find ways to support the industry through recent fishery closures.
● Support efforts to remove derelict and abandoned vessels in the Monterey Harbor area.

Applied for and received grant funding from the California Department of Boating and Waterways for the removal of derelict and abandoned vessels. Retrieved a barge that detached from the Monterey Bay Aquarium during winter 2022/23 Storms. Continuing to work with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) and local stakeholders on developing funding sources for abandoned vessels.

Continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Continue to implement California’s Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SB 1383) requirements.

Efforts include outreach, education, monitoring, and enforcement tasks related to organic waste and edible food diversion from the landfill. ● Build partnerships and expand capacity in the Sustainability Office to monitor and track Citywide goals to reduce GHG.

With funding from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), AMBAG was able to complete several GHG updates to demonstrate that the City remained on track with the goals adopted in the 2016 Climate Action Plan (CAP). Although the 3CE funding ended with a 2020 GHG inventory, the City was able to work with a fellow from the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) program towards completion of a 2022 GHG inventory. The goal for 2024 is to update the 2016 CAP adopted by the City and ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 30, Packet Page 201 establish a new GHG inventory as well as revised short, medium and long term GHG reduction targets.

Expand access to electric vehicle infrastructure and encourage sustainable transportation.

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Expand opportunities for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the Waterfront Lot, parking garages, and parking lots.

The City completed lease negotiations to increase EV charging stations in the waterfront lot in 2023. Construction is anticipated to start in 2024 for the waterfront charging stations. The City began upgrading EV charging stations to the ChargePoint network in fall 2022 for more efficient use of charging stations and cost recovery. The City has applied for grant funding to expand public EV charging stations throughout the City.

Construction documents have been submitted for City review and comments for the Tesla Destination Charging project, which would provide 25 charging stations. ● Continue to integrate low-emissions and electric vehicles into the City’s fleet.

The City plans to introduce at least six new EVs into the City’s fleet in 2023/24. Limited supply of utility EVs, pricing, and heavy markups of electric vehicles limits the City’s ability to transition to EV quickly. The City received a Plan Your Fleet grant from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) to plan for the City’s fleet and infrastructure needs. The City staff has formed an internal Vehicle and Infrastructure Electrification Committee.

The City has developed 50% design plans for EV charging stations at the City’s maintenance facility, and the City plans to have the design finalized in 2024. ● Implement a City-wide Vehicle GPS/Telematics Program.

Development of the program is in its infancy, but necessary to meet new California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.
● Apply for and collaborate with the Association for Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) on Federal Grant for EV Charging Infrastructure. The City is one of several municipalities that submitted potential public EV charging sites as part of the AMBAG grant.
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 31, Packet Page 202 Value Driver #3: Serve as stewards of the City’s financial resources through sound economic vitality efforts, streamlining operations, reasonable revenue enhancements, visionary long-term planning, fiscal transparency, and community partnerships.

The City Council is committed to balancing economic activity by supporting Monterey’s economic drivers, including but not limited to hospitality, academia, health care, retail, military, and fisheries. The Council also recognizes that continued prudent fiscal discipline helps ensure the high quality of life and services for residents; strategies include appropriate service levels, optimizing City operations, driving innovation that leverages technology and business solutions, ensuring workforce compensation and benefit structures are both competitive and financially sustainable, ensuring appropriate municipal infrastructure needs are addressed, implementing appropriate revenue enhancement opportunities, providing reliable and timely fiscal reporting, and fostering community partnerships.

Fiscal Stewardship - Strategic Priorities:

Carefully manage City revenues and expenditures which support the delivery of City services.

Manage City Revenues and Expenditures - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Codify repayment plans for long-term interfund borrowing. Implement the plans to ensure interfund debt is repaid. Address inconsistencies in reporting between all debt service.

Updated documentation of long-term interfund borrowing has been presented in the FY23-24 budget book, inclusive of balances and pay off dates. This presentation will continue in all future budget books. Completed
● Review, clarify, update, and simplify the City’s business license processes, including timely collection.

Updates have been completed with revisions to be sent to the City Attorney’s Office for approval and changes to ordinance and city code where necessary. Expected to be brought to the City Council in February 2024.
● Hire a Business License Inspector to implement updated processes and canvas locations to ensure compliance and collection of all fees due to the City.

Business License Inspector has scheduled meetings with all the business districts to introduce himself and update the districts on the current business license processes.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 32, Packet Page 203 Completed in late 2023.
● Review, improve, and implement updated purchasing processes, including monitoring outdated encumbrances.

Ongoing.
● Review, improve, and implement updated Purchasing Card processes, including monitoring card limits and adherence to the purchasing authorization policy.

Established formal request form for requesting and increasing/decreasing spending limits in Fall of 2022. Continuing to refine process. Ongoing. ● Explore existing funding models for lifeguard services at beaches in Monterey.

Began discussions in spring 2023 with California State Parks regarding the provision of lifeguard services and support at Municipal Beach, Del Monte Beach, Navy Beach, and Monterey State Beach. Resolution planned by mid-2024.

Consider appropriate revenue enhancements to support City services and operations.

Revenue Enhancements - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Continue the Cannabis Retail Roadmap Implementation.

In late 2023, the City Council adopted the Cannabis Retail Ordinance, and began accepting applications in January 2024. An update to the City Council will be provided in early 2024.
● Implement a Cannabis Business License Tax.

Cannabis Business License Tax was approved by voters in November 2022. The tax could generate between $604,000 to $1.3 million in revenue annually based on a 2020 estimate. No updated projections will be available until after the ordinance has passed and the vendors have been selected.
● Implement Modest Fee Increases in Parks and Recreation.

Reviewed the fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department in spring 2023 to ensure a balance of providing affordable Recreation programs and services that meet the needs of the community while accounting for the cost of providing the service, enrollment, and surveys of fees for similar services offered in other communities. Fee increases were approved by City Council and went into effect July 1, 2023. At current FY23 projections, 6-6.5% of total revenue would be approximately $241,857 for FY24.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 33, Packet Page 204 ● Contract with a service provider to perform Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) audits.

Audits for 1st and 2nd phases have been completed. After adjustments to the billing, the City has collected in excess of $683,000 to date of unpaid taxes. Phase 3 of the audit has released the results and billing to the individual hotels. Hotels are working with HdL to finalize any disputes. Phase 4 began in December 2023 and is currently underway.

The final phase 5 is scheduled to begin in late January or early February 2024. ● Develop a comprehensive City-wide process for collection of fines and fees for issued citations.

Ongoing.

Restore and establish City reserves at levels that provide fiscal resiliency and the ability to address various economic and natural disasters.

City Reserves - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Target to increase the Economic Uncertainty Fund to at least 20% of operating expenses by FY22/23 year-end.

At the June 6, 2023, council meeting, the Council formally adopted and/or updated reserve policies. The Fund for Economic Uncertainty was increased to 20% of general fund operating expenses. During the FY 2023-24 budget, an additional amount of $2.2 million was allocated to bring the balance to 20% of the current adopted operating budget. Completed.
● Establish a Conference Center Facilities Reserve Fund.

The Conference Center Facilities Reserve Fund was created and funded with $750,000 in the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year budget. An additional contribution of $250,000 was approved with the adopted FY 2023 budget. The fund target is to accumulate $10M by the year 2030. At the June 6, 2023, council meeting, the Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Conference Center Facilities Reserve fund at $750,000 annually. The balance as of June 30, 2023 was $1.75 million. Completed. ● Establish a Sports Center Facilities Reserve Fund.

The Sports Center Facilities Reserve Fund was created and funded with $750,000 in FY 2021-22 Mid-Year budget. An additional contribution of $250,000 was approved with the adopted FY 2023 adopted budget. At the June 6, 2023 Council meeting, the Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Sports Center Facilities Reserve fund at $500,000 per year. The goal is to build and maintain an amount equal to 10% of the outstanding deferred facilities maintenance costs. The balance as of June 30, 2023 was $1.8 million. Completed.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 34, Packet Page 205 ● Establish a Pension Reserve Fund to address the unfunded Pension Liability and Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liability.

Total Pension and OPEB Liability is at $103,060,020 as of the last actuarial date of June 30, 2020. In October 2022, adopted a pension reserve fund authorizing annual funding of $1 million to $2.5 million each year. An initial contribution of $1 million was approved with the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year budget, an additional $1 million allocation was included in the adopted FY 2022-23 budget. On March 21, 2023, Council approved an additional $2 million to fund along with the establishment of the Section 115 Trust with initial funding of $2 million. Completed.
● Establish a Sea Level Rise Contingency Fund (Tidelands).

The establishment of a Sea Level Rise Contingency Fund within the Tidelands Fund was implemented in June 2022 with an initial contribution of $250,000. An additional $250,000 was approved in the FY2022-23 budget. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Sea Level Rise Contingency Fund within the Tidelands fund with funding of $250,000 per year for FY24-FY28 with increasing amounts through year ten. Further, other sources of funding should be evaluated to increase annual contributions where feasible. Completed. ● City Facilities Reserve Policy. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the City Facilities Reserve fund. An annual contribution of $250,000 per year will be made until the goal of reaching 10% of the cost of the deferred facilities maintenance list is evaluated annually during the budget process.

Completed.
● Parking Fund: Parking Garage Facilities Reserve Policy. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Parking Fund’s Parking Garage Facilities Reserve fund to maintain a minimum balance of $500,000 per year. At the adoption of the policy, an initial amount of $1.5 million would be allocated to the reserve fund from the Parking Funds’ available fund balance. Completed. ● Public Safety Facility & Maintenance Reserve Policy. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Public Safety Facility & Maintenance Reserve fund at $250,000 per year. As one-time funds are identified, an increased amount will be brought back to the council to increase the amount to accumulate funds for the City’s goal of $10 million. Completed. ● Library Facility & Maintenance Reserve Policy. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Library Facility & Maintenance Reserve fund at $250,000 per year. As one-time funds are identified, an increased amount will be brought back to the council to increase the amount to accumulate funds to the City’s goal of $10 million. Completed.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 35, Packet Page 206 Support business retention and business attraction efforts through partnerships with local business, business associations, and the chamber of commerce.

Business Retention & Attraction - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Continue collaborative efforts with the business community and business associations.

Continue liaison roles and participation in regular business association meetings between City staff and the City’s business associations: Old Monterey, North Fremont, New Monterey, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
● Actively participate and engage with business organizations on a regular basis.

Continue participation in meetings with the Old Monterey Business Association, New Monterey Business Association, Fisherman’s Wharf Association, North Fremont Business Association, Cannery Row Business Association, and Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.

Support our military installations (U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey, Naval Support Activity Monterey, and U.S. Coast Guard Station Monterey) as significant economic drivers in the region.

Support Military Installations - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Provide base operations support for the Presidio of Monterey under an Intergovernmental Support Agreement.

Completed Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) renewal negotiations in March 2023 and have begun implementation of new IGSA requirements. ● Complete the Monterey Bay Military Communities Compatible Use Study in collaboration with the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army.

Presented to Council in June 2023 and finalized.
● Continue to support the Monterey Bay Defense Alliance (MBDA).

Hosted a regional meeting in June 2023 with representatives from Naval Support Activity Monterey, DLIFLC, Presidio of Monterey, Fort Hunter Liggett, and other partners. ● Continue collaboration on State-level advocacy through the California Defense Communities Alliance (CDCA).

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 36, Packet Page 207 Ongoing.
● Engage with Team Monterey partners to identify collaboration and potential federal funding sources.

Hosted a summit meeting in June 2023 with military partners from the Presidio of Monterey, Coast Guard Station Monterey, Naval Support Activity Monterey, Fort Hunter Liggett, and Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center leaders; and city leaders from Del Rey Oaks, Pacific Grove, and Seaside. Follow-up meetings regarding federal funding for local projects are planned. City successfully engaged State elected officials to support AB46 (taxation on military pay), and AB 444 (California Defense Communities Infrastructure Program).

Identify and seek grant funding opportunities for City services and infrastructure, including parks, recreation, library, museums, public safety, fire prevention, and planning.

Grant Funding - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Seek, solicit, and manage federal, state, local, and nonprofit grants Citywide through a coordinated effort.

Continued working with our grants consultant in 2023 to help identify, apply for grants, and manage grant efforts across the City organization. Since July 2022, the City has received $5.66 million in grants focused on the City’s funding priorities including housing, transportation, emergency management, and recreation.
● Conduct facility repairs at the Monterey Sports Center utilizing California State Parks’ Per Capita (Proposition 68) Grant Funds.

Application submitted in January 2022; Council approved revenue appropriation in December 2022. Projects made progress in January 2023. Studio II windows were replaced; Front doors were replaced with an automatic sliding door; over half of the exterior natatorium doors were replaced. The remaining exterior natatorium doors were installed in the fall of 2023. Staff is auditing remaining funds and will continue work as funding allows.
● Secure a California American Water grant for a water-conserving landscape project at San Carlos Beach Park.

Council approved Grant Agreement in June 2023 for $30,000, and project was completed in August 2023.
● Pursue U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Urban and Community Forestry Grant.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 37, Packet Page 208 Application submitted May 2023 and awaiting results from the grant application. ● Pursue California State Library grants.

In 2022 multiple California State Library grants were received: Stronger Together grant $152,087 approved to fund new Library Bookmobile. $188,700 approved for Early Learning Hub. $4,420 for Zip Books. The Library will continue to apply for grants that support library services, facilities, and operations. Grant funding for the Library totals $430,425.
● Pursue State and Federal transportation, infrastructure, and safety grants.

Staff will continue to prepare and submit applications in 2024. The Fire Department submitted for a California Office of Traffic Safety grant to replace/upgrade vehicle extrication equipment and was awarded $50,257 in October 2023. Implement grantfunded quick build project at Larkin and Madison as part of our Safe Routes to School efforts. Staff will prepare a Reconnecting Communities: Highways to Boulevards grant application for the North Fremont Gap Closure Project.
● Pursue FEMA Grant funds for Public Safety
Applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in February 2022 to replace the emergency alerting system in fire stations. The grant was not awarded. An Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application was submitted in February 2023 for replacement ladders and thermal imaging cameras. The grant was not awarded. AFG is expected to open up their application period at the end of January 2024. Staff will review the funding priorities and submit a new application in February 2024. ● Received Local Early Action Planning Grant (LEAP), Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP) and Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds.

Funding received in 2021 to Fund the Housing Element Update and other housing efforts due by 2023. The City Council authorized approximately $56,000 in PLHA funds to MidPen Housing to cover pre-development costs for the 100% affordable housing project behind City Hall. Loan paperwork was finalized. The City Council also allocated LEAP and REAP funds in July 2022 to start the preparation of the Housing Element.

Housing Element adoption hearings will occur in 2024.
● Secure Wet Utility (Storm & Sewer) Infrastructure Funding opportunities.

Executed agreement with the SWRCB for the $1 million State Budget Appropriation in support of on-going project development efforts with M1W and MPWMD for the El Estero Urban Diversion Project. In early 2024, Council to consider acceptance of a $500,000 Proposition 1 IRWM Implementation Grant Award via MPWMD (from CA DWR) in support of ongoing project development of the Olivier Street Stormwater Urban Diversion Project (partners: MPWMD, IRWMP stakeholders, and M1W).

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 38, Packet Page 209 ● Explore opportunities to receive donations and community support for museums and other community efforts typically provided by nonprofit organizations.

Staff has been in discussions with the Community Foundation for Monterey County to establish ‘Agency Stewardship Funds’ that would receive donated funds for museums, sports center camperships, and other programs.

Prioritize funding models and sources for facility rehabilitation, repair, and replacement.

Funding Models and Sources for Facility Needs - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Implement a new Parks and Recreation Facility Fee, diverting 5% of related fees to be used exclusively for facility repair and rehabilitation.

Adopted in December 2021; took effect January 1, 2022. At the end of FY22 the accumulated balance was $105K, the collected amount as of April 2023 for FY23 was $169K, the projected amount to be collected for FY24 is $255K. Completed. ● Establish a Monterey Conference Center facility reserve.

Created a reserve as part of the FY 2021/22 Mid-Year adjusted budget. At the June 6, 2023 council meeting, Council formally adopted a reserve policy to fund the Conference Center Facilities Reserve fund at $750,000 per year. The balance as of June 30, 2023, was $1.75 million. Completed.
● Funded critical projects in the Monterey Sports Center.

Funded key projects, including the dehumidifier, natatorium window tinting, water slide repairs, locker room floor rehabilitation, gymnasium floor resurfacing, etc. Water slide repairs are complete. Natatorium window tinting and Kids Zone window tinting are complete. Locker room floors have been rehabilitated, and floor resurfacing in Studios I and II and the Gymnasium are complete. Studio I Windows automation is complete.

Pool covers have been replaced. The Exterior Paint project is now complete. Projects slated for 2024 include a weight room upgrade, dehumidifier replacement, pool replastering, natatorium rehabilitation, protective coating for gym and studio floors, etc.

The design work for the dehumidifier is complete, has gone out to bid, and a contract will be awarded soon; and the project is expected to be completed by mid-2024. Design work for the pool re-plastering and natatorium upgrade is in design. The weight room upgrade is in progress and is scheduled to be completed by June 2024. ● Perform a Sanitary Sewer Rate Study.

A draft of the Sewer Master Plan (SMP) project is currently being reviewed by staff. The SMP identifies sanitary sewer infrastructure needs that will inform the Sewer Rate Study ATTACHMENT 2
Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 39, Packet Page 210 which is also in draft form. Both the Sewer Master Plan and Sewer Rate Study are expected to be brought forth to the Council for review and approval in the first half of 2024.

Track, monitor, and respond to ongoing pension liability costs.

Pension Liability - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Research options to address the City’s unfunded pension liability.

Efforts will continue in 2022; Council reviewed policy considerations in early 2022, and policy discussions were brought back to the City Council in September 2022. Council adopted a funding policy, reviewed the merits of a Section 115 trust, and instructed staff to bring back options for firms to establish and manage the trust. On March 21, 2023, Council selected Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) as the Section 115 Trust Administrator. Contracts have been executed. The authorized $2 million initial funding is pending processing. Completed.
● Conduct a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Section 115 Trust, select a firm, and start funding the trust with funds set aside in the pension obligation reserve fund. RFP is in process. In October 2022, Council adopted a pension reserve fund authorizing annual funding of $1 million to $2.5 million each year. An initial contribution of $1 million was approved with the FY 2021-22 Mid-Year budget. An additional $1 million allocation was included in the adopted FY 2022-23 budget. On March 21, 2023, Council selected Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) as the Section 115 Trust Administrator and approved an additional $2 million as the initial funding to establish the Section 115 Trust.

Completed.

Drive innovation through technology and business solutions that enhance productivity and effectiveness for staff, as well as customer service for the public.

Technology and Business Solutions - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Provide user-friendly, 24/7 access to registration for recreation programs, facility reservations, and Monterey Sports Center memberships through new recreation management software.

Implemented SmartRec software in December 2022 for Sports Center and Recreation Division members and participants. Project completed
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 40, Packet Page 211 ● Complete the cemetery mapping and software enhancements project.

Project began in early 2021, with estimated completion in the second quarter 2025; ● Purchase and implement a new financial software (ERP) system. The system will be able to improve and streamline processes, improve budgeting functions, integrate with human resource functions, and provide more robust reporting.

Starting the RFP process for consultants in August 2023 to begin the selection process to be finalized and brought to Council in February 2024. Purchase and implementation commencing during the 2024 fiscal year.
● Implementation of new online permitting portal for Community Development.

The project restarted in June 2023. Portal is in the testing phase and expected to go live with online payments in the first quarter of 2024 and building permits in the second quarter of 2024.
● Implement City of Monterey mobile application and Citizen request management solution to centralize and organize citizen requests and reporting with a City branded solution. Citizens can upload pictures and easily report concerns.

Project started in November 2023 with planned completion in March 2024. ● Purchase and implement a new public computer time management, fee collection, and printing solution at the Library.

Solution research and quotes are in progress, with an anticipated completion date in the second quarter of 2024.
● Continue implementation of new parking technology solutions to include expansion of the Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system and introduce digital permits.

Projects began in 2021 and ongoing updates for parking technology enhancements will continue through 2024.
● Continue the Citywide transition from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.

Phase 1 completed in December 2021; Phase 2 completion began in fourth quarter 2022 and is scheduled for completion in early 2023. Project completed. ● Update the City Records Retention and Disposition Schedule.

To be completed by year-end 2024.
● Digitization and online storage of documents and forms in Finance, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Community Development Departments into the City’s enterprise document management system (OnBase) and DocuSign.

Project started in late 2020. Project is to restart in the first quarter of 2024, with estimated completion in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 41, Packet Page 212 ● Implementation of a new contract management solution in OnBase.

Project restarted in July 2023 with pilot testing starting in February 2024. ● Purchase and implement new mobile computers for end-of-life equipment in Fire Department vehicles.

Funding allocated in FY23 budget; Units tested and purchased in December 2023. The arrival of equipment is estimated in early February 2024. ● Implement new network infrastructure equipment to replace end-of-life equipment and allow for staff mobility and access to City resources.

Funding allocated in FY23 fiscal budget. The project started in July 2023 and is in progress for completion in March 2024. The total cost of this project is $1.5 million. ● Evaluate, purchase, and implement a new efficient data storage and backup solution to replace end-of-life hardware.

Funding was allocated in the FY23 fiscal budget and approved by the Council in July 2022. Project completed April 2023.
● Continue implementation of a mobile communications solution allowing critical business telephone lines to extend outside of the City network.

Project started in 2021 with completion in early August 2023. The project is canceled due to the need to replace the end-of-life VOIP solution. ● Update the Police Department Body Worn Camera (BWC) and In-Car Camera program to ensure contemporary technology.

Approved in 2021/22; BWCs were implemented in July 2022, remaining systems installed in June 2023. PD staff is currently moving older critical video to the new storage solution with an anticipated project completion date in the second quarter of 2024. ● Implement new police telephone call recording system to replace end-of-life equipment.

Funding allocated in FY23 fiscal budget. Purchase and implementation are planned for the second quarter of 2024.
● Implement new fire inspection and pre-planning solution.

The project started in the fourth quarter of 2021, with project completion planned in early 2023. The project was completed in July 2023.
● Implement new cybersecurity awareness training for all employees.

The project started in the third quarter of 2022, with the project completed fourth quarter of 2022. Project completed.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 42, Packet Page 213 ● Hire a vendor to conduct a strategic plan and prioritized solution implementation for the City’s Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The project was completed in June 2023.
● Implement a strategic plan for the City’s Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The plan provides for automating services, mobility for field staff, more online services, and collaboration for improved operations. Funding allocated in the FY24 fiscal budget.

Project started in July 2023 with estimated completion in June 2024. ● Implement a web-based dog license renewal solution.

The project started in July 2023. The project was completed in October 2023. ● Implement emergency satellite communications in the EOC and provide mobile Starlink broadband satellite internet systems for City emergencies when AT&T fiber is cut, or other cellular means of communication are unavailable.

The project was completed in July 2023.
● Remove the end-of-life technology systems and implement all new technology in the City Council Chambers.

Funding allocated in the FY24 fiscal budget. RFP and purchase are planned for the first quarter of 2024, with implementation completed by June 2024. ● Remove end-of-life systems and implement new technology in the Emergency Operations Center.

Funding allocated in FY24 fiscal budget. RFP is planned for the first quarter of 2024, with implementation completed by June 2024.
● Evaluate existing communications infrastructure to identify opportunities to reduce costs, remove end-of-life hardware, and increase available services to provide robust Citywide Voice Over IP (VOIP) communications.

Funding allocated in the FY24 fiscal budget. Purchase planned in the first quarter of 2024, with implementation completed by June 2024.
● Hire a vendor to conduct cyber security network penetration testing to confirm the City’s network is protected from bad actors.

Funding allocated in the FY24 fiscal budget. Purchases and services to commence in the second quarter of 2024 (after all new networking equipment is in place). ● Replace end-of-life multifunction copiers/printers and implement a solution to track printing costs to identify areas to reduce paper use.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 43, Packet Page 214 in the first quarter of 2024.
● Evaluate Microsoft Power Apps and Power BI as possible solutions to increase collaboration, provide timely reporting, reduce costs, and increase data transparency.

Funding allocated in FY 2024. Technical staff started training in July 2023. ● Develop and implement an open GIS data website to provide transparent information to the public on all types of graphical information that is searchable, downloadable, and printable.

The project started in June 2022 and is being worked on as time permits. Estimated completion in August 2024.
● Develop and implement a one-year strategic plan for the City’s Hyland OnBase enterprise content management system with Finance, Human Resources, City Manager, and City Attorney’s departments to identify areas to automate processes, improve services, reduce costs, increase collaboration, increase online services, and digitize work processes to reduce paper consumption.

Funding allocated in the FY24 fiscal budget. The project kicked off in August 2023, with anticipated completion in December 2024.
● Implement monterey.gov for the City website and email to comply with the State government’s requirement that local governments use a .gov domain.

The project started in June 2023. Approval received by the Federal government’s .gov registry in November 2023. The estimated project completion date is the second quarter of 2024.
● Implement a Rental Inventory solution.

The City Council adopted the Rental Inventory Ordinance in 2023. Registrations are underway from January 1, 2024, to March 1, 2024.
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 44, Packet Page 215 Value Driver #4: Provide sufficient resources and support to develop, retain, and recruit a high-quality city workforce.

The Council knows that the quality of city services correlates directly with the quality of city employees. For that reason, the Council is committed to supporting strategies that ensure Monterey can consistently attract, develop, and retain employees capable of delivering services consistent with their vision for the future of the City, including providing employees with the tools and resources they need to be successful in serving the public.

Develop, Retain, and Recruit a High-Quality Workforce - Strategic Priorities:

Recognize that our workforce is our greatest resource for providing the service that our community deserves by providing city staff with the tools, resources, coaching, and feedback they need to perform well.

Tools, Resources, Coaching, and Feedback for Employees - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Revamp employee performance, coaching, and feedback for City employees through a new process and workflow system. Mandatory evaluations of all city employees were implemented in October 2023. New software and workflow system will be implemented in 2024.

Implement best practices in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) through training, performance, hiring, and recruitment efforts.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Continue DEI training for all City employees using a reputable consulting firm.

Completed DEI training for City staff in January 2022. DEI Framework development began in the summer of 2022 in conjunction with an intern from California State University Monterey Bay, and concluded in 2023.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 45, Packet Page 216 Foster employee safety and wellness, including the provision of a robust safety program, employee-centric and employee-led Safety Committee, frequent safety tailgate meetings, an efficient vehicle fleet management program, and other efforts.

Employee Safety and Wellness - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Complete the 12-month employee safety training calendar and finalize the positionspecific training requirements index.

To continue in 2024.
• Continue biennial AB 1825 Harassment Prevention Training.

Ongoing. The Human Resources Department tracks biennial harassment training required of all employees, volunteers, boards and commission members, and City Council.

Provide fair, competitive, and market-rate compensation and benefits to employees through effective labor negotiations.

Labor Negotiations - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Continue labor negotiations with the City’s bargaining units that are fair, competitive, and market driven.

Ongoing.
• Implement a Total Compensation Study to bring transparency to our compensation structure, analyze internal and external data regarding salary and benefit packages, assess the City’s competitiveness in the labor market, provide insight on recruitment and retention, and identify the internal equity of the City’s current compensation structure.

An RFP was issued, a consultant was selected in early 2023, and a total compensation study is expected to be completed by early 2024.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 46, Packet Page 217 Value Driver #5: Champion regional and local efforts to secure adequate, affordable, and sustainable water sources for the city, now and into the future.

The Council recognizes that access to a dependable supply of fresh water is a significant gating factor that impacts the City’s ability to provide affordable housing and promote economic vitality consistent with the goals described in the City’s General Plan.

Secure Water Sources - Strategic Priorities:

Continue to advocate and lobby on behalf of the City of Monterey’s interests on regional water issues, with an emphasis on securing water for affordable housing projects.

Participate and collaborate in local and regional efforts to identify new water sources and increase local water supply capture opportunities.
• Continue collaborations with the Monterey Peninsula IRWMP and Pure Water Monterey partners to increase capture of urban runoff with a diversion to the regional sanitary sewer collection system for treatment and water supply augmentation that may, in the regional context, assist with future water supply discussions with the State.
o Lake El Estero Diversion to Sewer – In early 2024, the Council will consider an award of contract for engineering design services to continue this project’s design refinement. CEQA review is also planned, along with the development of other applicable regulatory permit applications. City will additionally seek a water appropriation permit from the SWRCB for this water supply project, thereby the City taking its first step toward memorializing this project’s proposed augmentation of regional water sources/supplies for future community benefit. o Olivier Storm Drain Diversion to Sewer - Second City effort to assist with securing additional water sources into the regional water supply portfolio. This project’s design is also included in the scope of services/award of contract for consideration by the Council in early 2024. The resulting civil design products will form the basis of the subsequent project’s CEQA review and identify any applicable project permits and approvals necessary before construction. • Continue potential collaboration with Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) on additional water supply for the former Fort Ord and other needs in the City of Monterey.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 47, Packet Page 218 On August 1, 2023, the City Council agreed to have staff continue working with MCWD on potential partnerships to secure additional water for Monterey. Staff are working with MCWD, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), California American Water, and Monterey One Water to determine options, feasibility, costs, and next steps.

Water & Housing - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Submit letters to encourage the State Water Resources Control Board to open up water allocations for affordable housing projects.

Letters sent in 2020 and 2021; ongoing. The SWRCB responded in July 2022 that water allocations cannot be given until a replacement water supply is provided. • Collaborate with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
 AMBAG adopted the new RHNA in early 2022, which served as the foundation of the Housing Element preparation in 2022-2023. The EIR Scoping Meeting and Draft Housing Element Open House were held on August 7, 2023, and the Notice of Preparation review period runs from August 2, 2023, through September 4, 2023. Final adoption hearings will occur in 2024.
 Continue to develop and seek funding for City Water Supply-Related Projects and their implementation with regional partners and stakeholders.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 48, Packet Page 219 Value Driver #6: Support efforts and policies that provide equitable access to affordable housing in Monterey and the region.

The Council embraces efforts that provide equitable access to affordable housing, including balanced approaches to increase housing supply, rental resources and assistance, and housing rehabilitation grants to homeless, low-income, senior, and disabled individuals.

Affordable Housing - Strategic Priorities:

Support affordable housing through modern zoning policies/ordinances, ADU policies, housing grants, review of density requirements, and consideration of Cityowned sites for affordable housing.

Affordable Housing - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Approve residential uses on mixed-use, ground-floor locations.

Ordinance adopted in late 2021.
• Complete City-owned Potential Affordable Housing Sites Exclusive Negotiating Agreements.

Hosted two Council meetings on this topic. In July 2022, the Council ultimately directed staff to enter into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with MidPen Housing for a potential affordable housing development behind City Hall. The ENA has been signed and MidPen Housing is preparing pre-development studies and site plans.

Environmental review is starting
• Provide Council with the requested update on rental units in the City of Monterey.

The City Council received a staff presentation in September 2021 that included an overview of the City’s current housing program and general information regarding Rent Control and Rent Stabilization measures; February 2022 Council received a report on Rent Inventory Programs and directed staff to prepare a draft Ordinance; May 2023 City held a Rental Registry Town Hall. The Rental Inventory Ordinance was adopted on November 4, 2023. Registrations are now underway.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 49, Packet Page 220 Address homelessness through programs and partnerships such as the Multidisciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT) and continued support of homeless service agencies through the City’s Community Development Block Grant program such as but not limited to Gathering for Women and Community Human Services.

Homelessness - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• The MPD’s Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team (MDOT) will continue to work side-byside with various governmental and non-governmental organizations to offer, provide and find solutions for those who are unhoused.

In 2023, the MPD and MDOT offered information on services in every contact they had with those who were unhoused. Council approved a “Homeless Navigator position” to be added to the MPD MDOT team during the FY23-24 budget and a homeless navigator started with the MPD in December 2023. The MPD also opened the MPD Outreach Center at the Old French Consulate building adjacent to Lake El Estero in 2023 in a waterfront location to better serve the public and the unhoused. • Research the creation of a warming shelter and navigation center for the unhoused in the City of Monterey.

The City Manager’s Office will coordinate the efforts of various City Departments and non-governmental agencies to explore and offer suggested alternatives to create a navigation center in Monterey potentially.
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 50, Packet Page 221 Value Driver #7: Expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to bike and walk safely through active transportation, accessibility, and safety initiatives.

The Council is committed to developing policies and supporting plans that create an environment where people, bicycles, buses, trolleys, and motor vehicles can move through the community safely and efficiently. The City Council also prioritizes pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility over driver convenience and continues to value “Vision Zero” strategies of education, equity, engineering, evaluation, and enforcement.

Active Mobility - Strategic Priorities:

Maintain and repair core street, roadway, and storm drain infrastructure.

Street, Roadway, and Storm Drain Infrastructure - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Continue implementation of the Traffic Signal Adaptive System in order to have all arterials running on the SCOOT system, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enhances quality of life.

The Franklin Corridor, the final arterial corridor, will be added to the traffic signal adaptive system by late 2024.
• Seek grants to fund safety enhancements for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

Efforts will continue in 2024. Active Transportation Program, Highway Safety Improvements Program, and Reconnecting Communities grant applications will be submitted in 2024. In 2023, the City was awarded $200,000 in Safe Streets for All Grant Funding to develop a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) with $50,000 in Measure X funding; this project is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025. • Continue implementation of road rehabilitation and storm drain infrastructure, funded through SB 1, Measure P and S, and Measure X.

In FY 23/24, the City received approximately $1.1M in funding through Fuel taxes/SB 1, $14.7 M in funding from Measure P and S, and $1.6 M in funding for Measure X.

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Provide and deploy effective parking facilities, programs, and enforcement tools that support resident, business, and visitor access to various business districts and neighborhoods.

Parking - Staff Work Program Efforts:
• Utilize technology and modern parking tools to digitize the on-street residential parking program to manage and improve on-street residential permit management.

Upgraded to ALPR Enforcement in 2022.
• Complete Waterfront Parking Expansion Project and lot conversion to “pay by plate.”
Phase 2 is completed in 2023, and Phase 3 will be scheduled at a later date.

Continue supporting planning and construction efforts for regional trail networks.

Regional Trail Networks - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Support the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway (FORTAG).

Staff continues to seek grant opportunities for projects that connect to FORTAG within the City of Monterey, along North Fremont Street and Laguna Grande Regional Park.

FORTAG Project is currently out to bid for Phase I.
● Seek grant funding and finalize the design for the North Fremont “Gap” Project that connects the City’s bike and pedestrian network to FORTAG.

Staff will continue to apply for grants in 2024.

Continue to enhance mobility for people of all ages and abilities.

Mobility for All Ages and Abilities - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Complete an update to the City’s ADA Transition Plan.

ADA Transition Plan work began in 2022 and is expected to conclude in 2024 following a public engagement process.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 52, Packet Page 223 ● Continue the implementation of ADA-compliant curb ramps funded by Measure P/S.

Ongoing.
● Continue to implement APS (Audible Pedestrian Signal) installation at signalized intersections.

Ongoing.
● Continue to look for opportunities to enhance the transportation network to include pedestrian and bike facilities
Ongoing
● Continue to procure grants in order to provide safety education and encourage programs such as Safe Routes to School to encourage more walking and biking.

Ongoing
● Implement seasonal ADA-accessible beach mats at feasible locations in Monterey.

Utilizing NCIP funding, installed approximately 200 feet of accessible beach mat at Municipal Beach from the Recreation Trail to the High Water Line adjacent to Wharf No. 2 in June 2023. Exploring other locations as conditions permit. ______________________________________________
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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 53, Packet Page 224 Value Driver #8: Preserve, promote, and maintain our City’s historic and cultural resources through responsible stewardship and historic preservation that highlights the contributions and perspectives of all people who are a part of Monterey’s diverse history.

The City Council is committed to supporting policies and plans that ensure the protection, appropriate development, and use of the City’s historic and cultural assets. The City Council also recognizes the importance of sharing the City’s diverse history through the lens of the Native Americans, Latinx, Euro-Americans, African Americans, and Asian American/Pacific Islander communities who have contributed to the Monterey community.

Historic Preservation & Diversity - Strategic Priorities:

Ensure that the community’s history is interpreted and presented from a social justice lens.

Interpretation of History from Social Justice Lens - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Develop a social justice and equity framework for the City’s Museums Division in collaboration with the Museums & Cultural Arts Commission.

Draft Social Justice and Equity template has been developed for the Expanded Path of History regarding Museum programs. Consider integrating into City-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion framework.
● Seek grant funds to pilot historic walks outlined in the draft Path of History Master Plan that tell our history from the perspective of first peoples and diverse ethnic groups that shaped Monterey’s past and present.

Grant funds awarded in summer 2022; Public Meetings being held in August of 2023; draft Expanded Path of History Plan to be adopted in 2024.

Preserve and protect Monterey’s maritime history.

Maritime History - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Work with the U.S. Coast Guard, Breakwater Cove, and Western Flyer Foundation to bring the restored Western Flyer fishing boat chartered by John Steinbeck to Monterey.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 54, Packet Page 225 the end of 2023 for one week. City staff is working on retrofitting the California Dock for the Western Flyer.

Value Driver #9: Foster a local government that is transparent and collaborative and solicits, welcomes, and appreciates input from all.

The City Council is committed to transparency, collaboration, and engagement with all of our residents, neighborhoods, businesses, and community partners through robust channels of communication, including in-person, technology-based, and media outreach efforts. The City Council is also committed to providing core services to the community and partnering with business, nonprofit, military, and government partners where appropriate.

Transparent and Inclusive Government - Strategic Priorities:

Maintain and expand methods for the public to engage and interact with their city government using a variety of engagement tools, including media outreach, digital communications, and in-person engagement.

Digital, Media, and In-Person Engagement - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Revise the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

This is a scheduled update to ensure that appropriate City officials are identified and included in the filing requirement for the Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). ● Conduct a robust and transparent candidate nomination period and complete the transition of the City from at-large elections to district-based elections for City council members in compliance with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA).

Adoption of Council districts and the first district-based election for Council Districts 1 and 2 took place in 2022. The first district-based election for Council Districts 3 and 4 will be held in November 2024, along with the election for the at-large Mayor. ● Continue to use online engagement tools such as Have Your Say Monterey on relevant topics and emerging issues.

Recent engagement project pages include Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology, the ADA Transition Plan, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the 2031 General Plan Update, Retail Cannabis, the Monterey Public Library Operations Survey, and the Laguna Grande Regional Park Plan.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 55, Packet Page 226 ● Provide relevant, timely, and accurate information on City affairs, emergency incidents, and policy issues.

Successfully used social media, Nextdoor, and the City’s email newsletter to communicate to the public, including during the January and March 2023 Storms.

Expanded community partnerships to enhance outreach. Obtained access to PG&E’s data portal for information during emergencies.
● Incorporated the new Threads social media platform into the City’s social channels as a potential alternative to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Incorporated Threads in mid-July 2023 and continuing to evaluate social media mix.

Provide information and access to tools and resources through the City’s website.

City Website - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Launch new City website and Content Management System (CMS).

New website launched in summer 2021; new features to be added through 2023.

Incorporated the new Google Analytics 4 into the website and newsletter platform to monitor the City’s reach.

Understand City leaders’ values and priorities by facilitating annual discussions about the City Council’s Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities.

City Council Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Council to update Value Drivers and Strategic Priorities, and review City Staff Work Plan.

New vision, mission, and value drivers adopted in December 2021; Staff Work Plan updated in January 2022 and August 2022; revisited in January 2023, August 2023 and January 2024.

Recognize that the City government’s role is to provide core services to the public, and partnerships with nonprofits, the military, businesses, and other government agencies can be an effective means of supporting the public good.

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Council Regular Meeting, 2/20/2024, Item No. 15., Item Page 56, Packet Page 227 Community Partnerships - Staff Work Program Efforts:
● Continue ongoing positive working relationships with Montage Health, Middlebury Institute of International Studies, Monterey Peninsula College, Naval Support Activity Monterey, U.S. Army Garrison Presidio of Monterey, Coast Guard Station Monterey, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, and other stakeholders.

Ongoing.
● Continue regional partnership efforts such as the Monterey Regional Storm Water Management Program that offer regular public meetings with opportunities for community input and engagement in the stewardship of local waterways, environmental protection, volunteer opportunities, and engagement from other governmental agencies, military, schools (K-12, graduate, and post-graduate), nonprofits, and private entities.

Ongoing.
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