Council Chamber
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Council Regular Meeting
and Closed Session
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
4:00 PM
Afternoon Only
Mayor
Tyller Williamson
Councilmembers
Kim Barber, District 1
Ed Smith, District 2
Jean Rasch, District 3
Gino Garcia, District 4
City Manager
Dante G. Hall
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 (or lower it), 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. 30 minutes per item – Public Appearance and Public Hearing items b. 15 minutes per item – All other items (including, but not limited to, Consent, Closed Session, Presentations, and Requests to Agendize)
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 §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 $500 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.
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2 Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
Consent: Approval of Minutes
1. October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Consent: 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.
2. Award a Contract in the Amount of $122,325.00 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for 2026- 2027 Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inspections (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
3. Award a Contract in the Amount of $91,776.61 to Duke’s Root Control, Inc. for Annual Sewer Root Foaming 2026-2027 (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,128,425.00 to Guerra Construction Group for the San Bernabe Drive Road Widening & Sidewalk Project and the Don Dahvee Park Trail Crossing Project (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***NCIP***
5. Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) Projects ***IGSA*** (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR, Part 651, Section II(g)(1)(CEQA Not a Project))
6. Award a Contract in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Silicon Valley Mechanical, Inc. for Plumbing Job Order Contract for City Projects (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
7. Award a Contract to MacKay Meters, Inc., in the Amount of $273,979.69 for Smart Parking Meters and Related Services (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Donation of a "Peace Pole" from the Rotary Club of Monterey Bay Passport (Rotary), Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Donation Agreement, and Approving Its Installation at Sister City Park (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
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3 9. Set a December 1, 2026 Public Hearing to Consider Vacating a Portion of the Right of Way on Olmsted Road at Garden Road (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
Consent: Other
10. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment for Lease Assignment and Lease Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22- 23 and 30); Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole; Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment of Lease Assignment and Amendment (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
End of Consent Agenda
Afternoon Session Items
Public Appearance (Afternoon)
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and comments.
12. Amend Resolution 26-092 to include the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project, Accept Grant Funds from Transportation Agency for Monterey County, Authorize an Increase of FY27 Grant Revenue and Appropriation of Regional Surface Transportation Funds in the Amount of $2,862,000, and Transfer Funds to the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project ***CIP/NCIP*** (Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2021120592)
13. Appoint a Councilmember to Serve on an Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Receive an Update on the Roadmap to Resilience: Six Concurrent Navigation Points to Strengthen the City of Monterey’s Financial Future (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.
15. Mayor Williamson's Request to Agendize a Discussion Regarding a Resolution Declaring Monterey a Welcoming City for Transgender and Gender-Diverse People and Recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
4 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
The City Council will take public comments on closed session items before convening to closed session.
Closed Session (Afternoon)
Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. Council can consider only matters covered in the agenda descriptions.
16. Conference with Agency Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 for Labor Negotiations; Agency Negotiators: Brette Neal, Gina Russo; Employee Organization: Monterey Executive Management Employees' Association (MEMEA), Management Employees' Association (MEA), General Employees of Monterey (GEM), Police Lieutenants' Management Association (PLMA), Monterey Police Association (MPA), Monterey Fire Chief Officers' Association (MFCOA) and Monterey Fire Fighters Association (MFFA) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 4, Section 15061)
17. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 84 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 18)
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole
Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Assignment and Amendment
(Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
18. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 48 Fisherman’s Wharf (Concession 22-23 and 30) Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole
Negotiating Parties: Chris Arcoleo
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Assignment and Amendment
(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 comments and materials provided to the Council become part of the public record. Members of the public who October 20, 2026 4:00 PM
5 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.
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 people with disabilities 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, including to coordinate the use of a hearing device, 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-tospeech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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