Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
AGENDA
City Council Regular Meeting
and
Ocean View Plaza Community
Services District Meeting
Tuesday, December 17,
2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
2022-2024 City Council:
Mayor
Tyller Williamson
Councilmembers
Kim Barber, District 1
Gino Garcia, At Large
Alan Haffa, At Large
Ed Smith, District 2
2024-2026 City Council:
Mayor
Tyller Williamson
Councilmembers
Kim Barber, District 1
Ed Smith, District 2
Jean Rasch, District 3
Gino Garcia, District 4
City Manager
Hans Uslar
City Attorney
M. Christine Davi
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:
In-Person: At the meeting location listed above.
Remotely via ZoomGov webinar:
o On a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 Zoom software must be up-to-date. For help, please use our Zoom Meeting Instructions. o By telephone dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another. Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 # If asked for participant ID, press #. To raise your hand: dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute. 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). Written comment: Emailed comments to [email protected] sent no later than ½ hour before the start of the meeting (sooner preferred) are not read aloud but are made available to the Council and public at monterey.gov/submitted-comments .
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 December 17, 2024
2 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 §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. ***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF THE 2022-2024 CITY COUNCIL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Councilmember Alan Haffa (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
ELECTION CERTIFICATION AND COUNCIL INSTALLATION
2. Adopt a Resolution Reciting the Results of the November 5, 2024 Consolidated General Municipal Election, and Install Newly Elected Officers (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ROLL CALL OF THE 2024-2026 CITY COUNCIL
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. December 3, 2024 Regular Meeting, Joint Meeting with Planning Commission, and Special Planning Commission 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 $821,249.00 to Kraemer Engineering Inc for the Citywide Road Rehabilitation Project, Phase 5 ***CIP*** (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
5. Award a Contract for the El Estero Park Center Playground Equipment Upgrade Project to Ross Recreation Equipment Company, Inc. in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $210,000. (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities) ***NCIP*** December 17, 2024
3 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.
6. 2nd Reading of a Zoning Ordinance to add a Regional Housing Needs Assessment Overlay District (RHNAOV), Amend the Multifamily Overlay District Land Use Regulations and Development Standards, Rezone Properties to be Included in the Multifamily Residential and RHNAOV, Rezone 1200 Aguajito Road, and Amend Architectural Review Procedures (CEQA: Certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023080034), Article 11, Section 15168(c))
7. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance Amending Monterey City Code Chapter 38, Section 38- 112.5 Density Bonus To Comply With State Housing Law And To Establish Local Density Incentives For Qualifying Housing Projects (CEQA: Certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023080034), Article 11, Section 15168(c)) 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.
8. Authorize the Finance Director to Reimburse Funds in the Amount of $220,034.00 from the Neighborhood Improvement Fund to the Street Infrastructure Rehab Fund (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***NCIP***
9. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Monterey One Water for Services Related to Collection of the City’s Sewer Collection Fee on the Monterey County Tax Roll to Include FY 2024-25 for Costs Not-to-Exceed $24,355.32 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Award a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of a New Station Alerting System in Fire Stations 11, 12 and 13 in the amount of $358,279.77 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Appropriate $325,000 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to 30 Fisherman’s Wharf Deck Repairs (CIP2514) ***CIP*** (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1)
12. Approve the Amended FY2024/25 Salary Schedule for Regular Full-Time and Regular Part-Time Employees Effective January 1, 2025 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Other
13. Appoint Councilmember Garcia as Vice Mayor for 2025 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Appoint David Stocker to the Building and Housing Appeals Board (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
December 17, 2024
4 Adjourn to Ocean View Community Services District Meeting: Consent Agenda This is a separate legal body of the City that oversees the operations of the Ocean View Community Services District desalinization plant. All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion unless a member of the CSD or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
15. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Adjourn to City Council Meeting
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
16. Appoint Council Representatives to Outside Agencies and City Boards and Committees for 2025 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
17. Approve the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan 2024 Update (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, 15306, Class 6)
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
December 17, 2024
5 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. All comments and materials provided to the Council become part of the public record. Members of the public who comment in any fashion 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.
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 disabled people 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 [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 communication-related 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.
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