Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
and Teleconference Location:
JW Marriott Austin, Room 541,
110 E 2nd St, Austin, Texas
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
AMENDED AGENDA
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
4:00 PM – 6 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. 8/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
2 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 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.
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this City Council meeting will include teleconference participation by Mayor Williamson from the remote location listed above, which shall be accessible to the public pursuant to California Government Code Section 54954.3.
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards for Third Quarter FY24 (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
2. July 18, 2024 Special Joint Meeting with Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
3. August 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
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,021,345.00 to Boneso Plumbing & Mechanical for Replace Boiler Various Locations at Presidio of Monterey (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR, Part 651, Section II(g)(1), CEQA Not a Project) ***IGSA*** 8/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
3 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.
5. Adopt and Approve Funding for Fiscal Year 2024/25 Community-Wide Forest Management & Fuel Reduction Project, Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program ***NCIP*** (Mitigated Negative Declaration approved on October 25, 2022)
6. Approve an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (ReGen Monterey) and Member Agencies Regarding Compliance with Organic Waste Recycling and Food Recovery Laws (SB 1383) to Include FY 2024-25 Costs of $44,867 for These Services (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Award a Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Civil Engineering Services with a Not-To-Exceed Limit of $500,000.00, for Projects with the City of Monterey to Whitson & Associates, Inc. ***CIP/NCIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Monterey and the Monterey Fire Fighters’ Association (MFFA) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Monterey and the General Employees of Monterey (GEM) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Monterey and the Management Employees’ Association (MEA) for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Amend Resolution 24-098 and Amend the FY 2024-25 Budget to Allocate Salary Adjustments Related to the City’s Compensation Study, Deferred Compensation Increases, and Fire Department Staffing Increases and Updating the Position Control List (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
12. Receive Update on the 2024 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
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4 13. Deny Appeal of Encroachment Permit #MENT 24-1038 871 Alice Street #26– POD in Public Right of Way; Applicant Greg Lindahl; Appellant Colin Gallagher (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Authorize City Manager Employment Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061)
15. Authorize a Second Amendment to City Attorney Employment Agreement (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, 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.
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) *** The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/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:
Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.monterey.gov INTERPRETATION: The Monterey City Council invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at [email protected] or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the City Council. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation.
ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] or (831) 646-3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communicationrelated assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. 8/20/2024 4:00:00 PM
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