Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
City Council
Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Kim Barber, Councilmember,
District 1
Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember,
District 2
City Manager
Hans Uslar
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to [email protected] until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.
Remote via ZoomGov Webinar:
o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://montereyorg.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used.
o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another. Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #
If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #
To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF) This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay).
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular City Council meetings, there are two 15-minute public comment periods, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Speakers may only comment during one session.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
d. Closed session items – 15 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Mayor will ask those attending the meeting in person to line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the City Council. The maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may, with the legislative body’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.
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 4/2/2024 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
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards Second Quarter FY24 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Proclamation Declaring April 7th through April 13th National Library Week (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
3. March 19, 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
4. Authorize an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with G7ei, Inc. for Completion of the Sewer Utility Master Plan and Rate Study (“Project”) to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount from $192,000 to $289,816 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Ordinances
An ordinance is a law adopted by the City Council and codified in the City Code. Through the adoption of an ordinance, the City may make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other laws not in conflict with state or federal law. An ordinance generally becomes effective 30 days after approval at a second reading. 4/2/2024 4:00:00 PM
3 5. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Amend Monterey City Code Chapter 17 Relating to the East Moorings, Sales of Whole Fish from Boats, Inoperable Vessels, and Parking Permit Policies (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Repeal and Replace Monterey City Code Section 20-40 Pertaining to Decreased Speed Limits on Certain Street Segments (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become effective immediately upon adoption.
7. Adopt the Fishermen's Flats Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan (Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15301, Class 1 - Minor Alterations to Existing Facilities)
8. Adopt the Monterey Vista Neighborhood Traffic Calming Plan Update (March 2023) (Categorical Exemption per CEQA Section 15301, Class 1 - Minor Alterations to Existing Facilities)
9. Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with United Way Monterey County to Participate in the Smart Referral Network (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
10. Authorize the City Manager to Send a Letter of Intent to Monterey One Water Affirming the City of Monterey’s Intent to Move the City’s Fees for Wastewater (Sewer) Collection to the County of Monterey Property Tax Bill (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings are held to receive a staff presentation and public comment on certain items prior to City Council action. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the City Council’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the public hearing. (Government Code section 65009.)
11. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 22 and 38 of the Monterey City Code, Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the Use of Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages; Exempt from CEQA per Article 18, Section 15269(c) 4/2/2024 4:00:00 PM
4 PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
12. Receive an Update on the State of the Library from the Board of Library Trustees (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.
RECESS
RECONVENE
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
No discussion of a new item will be started after 10:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS CONTINUED
Any person who did not offer a general public comment in the afternoon session may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
13. Receive Community Feedback on Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Program and Direct the Monterey Police Department to Proceed with ALPR Program Implementation (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Receive a Report on the Sewer Utility Master Plan (SUMP) (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
15. Receive a Presentation on the Wastewater (Sewer) Rate and Capacity Fee Study and Direct Staff to Initiate the Property Owner Notice, Hearing, and Protest Process as Required by Proposition 218 for the Proposed Wastewater (Sewer) Rate and Capacity Fee Increases (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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5 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 which requires disclosure of campaign contributions of more than $250 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES:
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