Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Agenda
Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Afternoon Only
AMENDED
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. 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 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 11/5/2024 4:00:00 PM
2 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize November 2024 as Native American Heritage Month (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
2. October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
3. October 23, 2024 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
4. October 30, 2024 Special Meeting (Field Trip) (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061) Award of Construction Contracts
5. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $497,702.00 to NX Plumbing & Underground Division for the Citywide Curb Ramp Project, Phase 9 (CIP) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become effective immediately upon adoption.
6. Authorize the Receipt and Appropriation of Local Coastal Program (LCP) Local Assistance Grant Funds in the Amount of $1.64 Million, and Authorize a Contract with the California Coastal Commission (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
7. Authorize the Receipt and Appropriation of Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Regional Competitive Grant Funds in the Amount of $2,305,450 and REAP Local Suballocation Grant Funds in the Amount of $169,380; Authorize Contract with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15306, Class 6)
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3 8. Authorize a New Paramedic Service Provider Agreement with the County of Monterey for the Monterey Fire Department to Provide Paramedic Services in the City of Pacific Grove, Amending the City’s Current Paramedic Service Provider Agreement to Acknowledge the Pacific Grove Agreement, and Amending the Fire Services Agreement with Pacific Grove to include Paramedic Services (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Accept the 2024 U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) Grant in the Amount of $250,000 to Hire Additional Police Officers (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Authorize an Agreement with Infor Public Sector, Inc. and Appropriate $499,668.81 for the Purchase of Infor Public Sector Suite (Hansen) Multi-Year Support Agreement (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Authorize the Purchase of 165 Lenovo Laptops and Extended Service Warranty in the Amount of $192,804.56 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with AmeriNational Community Services, LLC for a Not to Exceed Amount of $50,000 annually to Provide Loan Administration Services for Affordable Housing Programs (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
13. Authorize an Agreement with the California State Parks Division of Boating & Waterways to Accept Grant Funds for the Surrendered & Abandoned Vessel Exchange Program (SAVE-24) and Authorize an Increase of FY25 Revenue and Appropriation of $42,000 in Grant Reimbursement Funds (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Authorize the Finance Director to Appropriate $210,000 from the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Ending Balance Account to the El Estero Park Center Playground Equipment Upgrade Project (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***NCIP***
15. Accept Army Project Awards, Authorize Budget Appropriations in the Presidio of Monterey Public Works Fund in the Amount of $1,871,140.75, and Authorize the Finance Director to Appropriate Project Budgets, Not Exceeding $350,000 per Project, for Unscheduled Maintenance Projects Through June 30, 2025 ***IGSA***(NEPA Not a Project, CEQA Not a Project under (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (a) and Pub.
Resources Code, § 21080, subd. (b)(1)))
16. Receive Mayor’s and Vice Mayor’s Recommendations and Appoint Recommended Applicants to the Appeals Hearing Board, Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee, and Parks and Recreation Commission (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061) *** End of Consent Agenda ***
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4 PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
17. Consider Employee Richard Castellon's Request for Military Leave Additional Supplemental Salary Beyond 330 Days (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
18. Receive Presentation by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) on the 2024-2025 Water Allocation Process and Authorize a Letter Supporting the Proposed MPWMD Water Allocation for the City of Monterey (Not a Project Under CEQA per 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.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.
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