Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 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.gov/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 5/21/2024 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. Recognize National Public Works Week 2024 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Update from California American Water on the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project (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. May 7, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become effective immediately upon adoption.
4. Award Contract for Animal Sheltering Services (not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under general Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Identify the Rehabilitation of Roberts Avenue as the Project to be Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Authorize the Appropriation and Expenditure of Funds in the Amount of $29,930.83 to Obtain Permits Required for the Laguna Grande Regional Park Trail and Vegetation Maintenance Strategy (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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3 7. Public Disclosure of Binding Interest Arbitration Award between the City of Monterey and Monterey Firefighters’ Association (MFFA) Local 3707 Pursuant to City Charter Section
5.4(d) and Implementation Authorization (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Other
8. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Supporting AB 2410 (Wallis) Meal Program: Senior Citizens (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Authorizing a Letter of Support for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Application to the Active Transportation Program (ATP) for the Fort Ord Regional Trail & Greenway Project in Conjunction with the North Fremont Gap Project and Authorizing a Grant Application and Letter of Intent to be a Partner Agency (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 401 Pearl Street (Monterey Tennis Center); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties:
Montgomery Roth and Richard Snelling (Monterey Waves, LLC); Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment for Concession Agreement Extension (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
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. Levy Assessments to Fund the Cannery Row, New Monterey, and North Fremont Business Improvement Districts (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
REQUESTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TO AGENDIZE NEW MATTERS
Councilmembers may request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. The sole issue to be determined is whether the substantive issue warrants being heard at a future date.
A majority vote is not required, instead, the motion will pass with two “yes” votes.
12. Councilmember Haffa and Councilmember Smith’s Request to Agendize a Recommendation to Direct City Staff to Budget for a Traffic Safety Study at the Intersection of Skyline Forest Drive and Highway 68 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378, and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5/21/2024 4:00:00 PM
4 13. Councilmember Haffa and Councilmember Smith’s Request to Agendize Consideration of a Request from the Skyline Forest Safety Committee to Authorize Accessing Voter Registration Information for a Survey of Neighborhood Residents on the Safety of the Skyline Forest and Highway 68 Intersection to be Conducted by the Committee (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.
14. Approve Selection Committee Recommendation to Issue Storefront Retail Cannabis Business Permits, Contingent Upon Successful Obtainment of a Zone Clearance, to 1) Monterey Responsible and Compliant Retail LLC, 2) Element 7 SF4 LLC, 3) Monterey Pacific Retail Holdings, Inc., and 4) OTC Monterey, LLC; and Establish a Waitlist for the Remaining Four (4) Applicants (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
15. Conduct a Drawing to Identify the Order By Which the Top Four (4) Commercial Cannabis Business Applicants Choose Their Preferred Business Location Zone From the Available Zone(s) (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).)
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5 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.
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