Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
City Council Subcommittee
Agenda
Council Subcommittee for
Board, Commission, and
Committee Appointment
Nominations
Monday, March 9, 2026
3:30 PM
Subcommittee Members
Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Ed Smith, Vice Mayor
Interim City Manager
Lew Bauman
City Attorney
M. Christine Davi
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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. The total time allocated for public comment: 15 minutes per 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 Subcommittee. 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 Subcommittee’s consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.
CALL TO ORDER
BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
1. Interview Applicants for Positions on Appeals Hearing Board, Building and Housing Appeals Board, Measure P & S Oversight Committee, and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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. All 3/9/2026 3:30:00 PM
2 comments and materials provided 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 $500 to an officer of the City within the preceding 12 months.
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on Board, Commission, and
Committee Nominations
Agenda Report
№11/25
FROM: Clementine Bonner Klein, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Interview Applicants for Positions on Appeals Hearing Board, Building and Housing Appeals Board, Measure P & S Oversight Committee, Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee, and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) The Council Subcommittee, consisting of the Mayor and Vice Mayor, is charged with interviewing all applicants and formulating recommendations for appointment by the full City Council. Vacancies for the following positions have been posted and are available to be filled:
• Appeals Hearing Board (AHB):
o One (1) alternate vacancy
o Three (3) applications received
o Third Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
• Building and Housing Appeals Board (BHAB)
o One (1) alternate vacancy
o Two (2) applications received
o No regular meeting schedule
o No qualified applications received
o Qualification: Must have experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction. Experience in residential or commercial construction projects, the building trades, code enforcement, or building inspection is preferred.
• Measure P & S Oversight Committee:
o One (1) member vacancy
o Meets quarterly
• Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee:
o One (1) Deer Flats alternate vacancy - No qualified applications received o One (1) Oak Grove alternate vacancy - No qualified applications received o One (1) Villa del Monte alternate vacancy - No qualified applications received o Meeting schedule adopted for each NCIP cycle
o Qualification: Neighborhood residence
• Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee
o One (1) resident to represent the City of Monterey on this external committee o Four (4) applications received
o Regular meeting schedule: First Wednesday of each month at 6pm, with the exceptions of July and December.
Date: 3/9/2026
Item No.: 1.
Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 1, Packet Page 3 №11/25
During this March 9, 2026 meeting, it is recommended that the Subcommittee begin by soliciting public comment, then interview the following qualified applicants for the following positions, asking questions that will include inquiring about specifics of their experience, qualifications, and availability.
Note: Applicants are scheduled for the following times; if an applicant has arrived early and there is sufficient available time, the applicant may choose to be interviewed early. • Public Comment
• 3:45 p.m. – Charley Chell – applied for AHB
• 4:00 p.m. – Michael Baum – applied for AHB, Measure P&S • 4:15 p.m. – Katherine Egerton – applied for TAMC Bike & Ped. Committee • 4:30 p.m. – Susie Bryan – applied for TAMC Bike & Ped. Committee • 4:45 p.m. – Diane Gsell – applied for TAMC Bike & Ped. Committee A second meeting will be held on March 11, 2026 to hold interviews for applicants who were not available to be interviewed at this meeting, and for the Subcommittee to deliberate on nominations.
Attachments: 1. Application materials for the above applicants (in order by interview time) e: Applicants
Boards and Commissions Interest List
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on this matter within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, will be made available at the following link:
https://monterey.gov/Submitted-Comments
Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 2, Packet Page 4 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 3, Packet Page 5 Name:
2 NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCIP) COMMITTEE (meets seasonally) and directs tourist-generated NCIP dollars directly back into the City's residential neighborhoods by considering all submitted projects and recommending projects to Council. Eligibility: each representative and alternate must reside within the boundaries of the specific neighborhood, refer to neighborhood map at monterey.gov/ncip Aguajito Oaks Alta Mesa Casanova-Oak Knoll Deer Flats Del Monte Beach Del Monte Grove–Laguna Grande Downtown Fisherman Flats Glenwood Monterey Vista New Monterey Oak Grove Old Town Skyline Villa Del Monte PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (PRC) meets the 2nd Wed. of ea. month at 5:30 p.m. and advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the maintenance and development of the City's parks and recreation programs, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) meets 2nd and 4th Tues. of ea. month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., plus field trips, and implements the General Plan and specific and area plans; reviews the Capital Improvement and Neighborhood and Community Improvement Programs; develops community development programs; administers zoning and subdivision ordinances and recommends revisions to City Council; hears appeals on development, zoning, and architectural review issues; reviews projects to ensure orderly development, harmonious design, and the visual character of the City; reviews and oversees architectural review submittal requirements; and reviews and acts on applications for development approval, including use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, open space regulations, parking requirements, etc.
Please answer the following questions.
Optional: you may attach a cover letter, resume, and/or additional pages to more fully describe your interest and qualifications or provide a longer answer to any of the below questions.
Why do you want to be appointed to serve on the body(s) that you selected above, and what motivates you to become involved at this time?
If appointed, what unique perspective would you bring to the body(s) that you selected above? * Applicants for BHAB, DAAB, HPC and/or MCAC:
Explain how you meet the specific eligibility requirements of the board/commission as described on page 1.
Building and Housing Appeals Board qualifications: Disabled Access Appeals Board qualifications:
Historic Preservation Commission qualifications: Museums and Cultural Arts Commission qualifications:
City Clerk’s Office Only: Residence is in specified neighborhood’s boundaries: Yes No Docusign Envelope ID: 7AAFEB1C-EDAA-4456-9755-58C5132DFE31 N/A
Charley Chell
N/A N/A
N/A
Since moving here six years ago I have become increasingly involved in local affairs. I have the time, it's a way to "give back." I have been active in the Monterey Vista Neighborhood Association and am currently serving as president of that group..
I research issues carefully and have the ability to weigh facts dispassionately.
I am a Monterey resident who both values the community, environment and generally way of life here, but I also understand the need to balance this with the necessity to accommodate change due to factors like increased housing density and climate change.
Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 4, Packet Page 6 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 5, Packet Page 7 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 6, Packet Page 8 Name:
2 NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (NCIP) COMMITTEE (meets seasonally) and directs tourist-generated NCIP dollars directly back into the City's residential neighborhoods by considering all submitted projects and recommending projects to Council. Eligibility: each representative and alternate must reside within the boundaries of the specific neighborhood, refer to neighborhood map at monterey.gov/ncip Aguajito Oaks Alta Mesa Casanova-Oak Knoll Deer Flats Del Monte Beach Del Monte Grove–Laguna Grande Downtown Fisherman Flats Glenwood Monterey Vista New Monterey Oak Grove Old Town Skyline Villa Del Monte PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (PRC) meets the 2nd Wed. of ea. month at 5:30 p.m. and advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the maintenance and development of the City's parks and recreation programs, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
PLANNING COMMISSION (PC) meets 2nd and 4th Tues. of ea. month at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., plus field trips, and implements the General Plan and specific and area plans; reviews the Capital Improvement and Neighborhood and Community Improvement Programs; develops community development programs; administers zoning and subdivision ordinances and recommends revisions to City Council; hears appeals on development, zoning, and architectural review issues; reviews projects to ensure orderly development, harmonious design, and the visual character of the City; reviews and oversees architectural review submittal requirements; and reviews and acts on applications for development approval, including use of land and buildings, height and bulk of buildings, open space regulations, parking requirements, etc.
Please answer the following questions.
Optional: you may attach a cover letter, resume, and/or additional pages to more fully describe your interest and qualifications or provide a longer answer to any of the below questions.
Why do you want to be appointed to serve on the body(s) that you selected above, and what motivates you to become involved at this time?
If appointed, what unique perspective would you bring to the body(s) that you selected above? * Applicants for BHAB, DAAB, HPC and/or MCAC:
Explain how you meet the specific eligibility requirements of the board/commission as described on page 1.
Building and Housing Appeals Board qualifications: Disabled Access Appeals Board qualifications:
Historic Preservation Commission qualifications: Museums and Cultural Arts Commission qualifications:
City Clerk’s Office Only: Residence is in specified neighborhood’s boundaries: Yes No Docusign Envelope ID: 2E5034C7-DC79-467F-86A5-3F8935474B8B N/A
Michael Baum
I have lived in the city of Monterey for several years and wish to serve my community in whatever way I can. I understand that there is currently (as of February 2026) an opening for an alternate member on the Appeals Hearing Board and a member on the Measure P and S Oversight Committee. I would be delighted to serve on either committee. I have also selected the NCIP Committee option above, even though I understand that there is not currently a vacancy for my neighborhood (Old Town). If one should open up in the near future, I wish to be considered for that opening.
X
My background is in education (both secondary and post-secondary), and I am currently on the psychology faculty at Hartnell College.
I believe I would bring a thoughtful, measured, logical, and analytical perspective to any board or committee I might serve on. I am highly deliberative and comfortable approaching an issue from many different perspectives. I am also good at decision-making and weighing options.
N/A N/A
N/A
X
X
Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 7, Packet Page 9 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 8, Packet Page 10 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 9, Packet Page 11 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 10, Packet Page 12 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 11, Packet Page 13 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 12, Packet Page 14 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 13, Packet Page 15 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 14, Packet Page 16 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 15, Packet Page 17 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 16, Packet Page 18 Council Subcommittee BCC, 3/9/2026, Item No. 1., Item Page 17, Packet Page 19