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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA The Council will not begin consideration of any item on this agenda later than 10:00 p.m. unless such consideration is approved. Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.
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MEETING INSTRUCTIONS
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
A.
Remote Teleconference - AB 361
Action required by 11/2/2022
Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Ratify Resolution No. 21-029 Emergency Teleconferencing authorizing remote teleconference meetings of all City legislative bodies for the following 30 days in accord with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Amelio
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS / OATHS OF OFFICE / PRESENTATIONS A.
Declaring Results of the November 8, 2022 General Election Reference:
Kerry Lindstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Approve a resolution declaring the results of the November 8, 2022, General Election.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Oaths of Office for Elected Officials
Reference:
Kerry Lindstrom, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Action:
No Council action is required. Oaths will be administered by the Deputy City Clerk to our elected Mayor and Council Members.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Certificates of Appreciation
Reference:
Ben Harvey, City Manager
Recommended Action:
Outgoing Council Members McAdams and Tomlinson will receive certificates.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
3. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only)
4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
General Public Comment must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the City and the Council that are not on the Regular Agenda. This is the appropriate place to comment as to items on the Consent Agenda, only if you do not wish to have the item pulled for individual consideration by the Council. Comments from the public will be limited to three minutes and will not receive Council action. Comments regarding items on the Regular Agenda shall be heard prior to Council’s consideration of such items at the time such items are called. Whenever possible, written correspondence should be submitted to the Council in advance of the meeting, to provide adequate time for its consideration.
A.
Public Comment
Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Receive public comment, if applicable.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda deals with routine and non-controversial matters, and may include action on resolutions, ordinances, or other public hearings for which testimony is not anticipated. The vote on the Consent Agenda shall apply to each item that has not been removed. Any member of Council, staff, or the public may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. When items are pulled for discussion, they will be automatically placed at the end of their respective section within the Regular Agenda. One motion shall be made to adopt all non-removed items on the Consent Agenda.
5. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business A.
Minutes of the November 16, 2022 City Council Special and Regular Meetings Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
6. RESOLUTIONS
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business A.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Supporting the Blue Zones Project Monterey County Reference:
Chaps Poduri, Council Member
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution supporting the Blue Zones Project Monterey County.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove in Support of Net Energy Metering Reference:
Chaps Poduri, Council Member
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution in support of Net Energy Metering and transmit copies to Governor Gavin Newsom, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and members of the California Public Utilities Commission Board (CPUC).
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
7. ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Public Hearings A.
Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Salary Schedule (Minimum Wage) Reference:
Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director
Recommended Action:
Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the salary classification schedule, modifying the salary range for Cashier, Intern, Lighthouse Docent Coordinator, Recreation Assistant I, Recreation Assistant II and Recreation Supervisor; and approving the amendment.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Reference:
Jennifer Pope, Management Analyst and Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager Recommended Action:
Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
8. REPORTS – INFORMATION ONLY
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business A.
Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-16-22
Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator
Recommended Action:
Receive the DEI November 8, 2022 Agenda Report with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-16-22 Attachment CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Monterey-Salinas Transmit Meeting Minutes of October 17, 2022 Reference:
Joe Amelio, Mayor Pro Tem
Recommended Action:
Receive minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
9. REPORTS – REQUIRING ACTION
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business A.
Ratification of New Local Emergency Actions
Reference:
Ben Harvey, City Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive report of emergency directives/modifications.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Proposed Schedule of City Council Meetings for 2023 and 2024 Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Adopt the proposed schedule of City Council Meetings for 2023 and 2024.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Roof Repair Project Reference:
Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director
Recommended Action:
Authorize an agreement with Scudder Roofing for the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Roof Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $49,285 plus a 20% contingency.
CEQA:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class I, Existing Facilities D.
Appointments to Regional Agencies and Liaisons
Reference:
Bill Peake, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Approve appointments to regional boards and endorse liaisons effective immediately.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
10. MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES Items pulled from this section will be placed under 13. New Business A.
Beautification and Natural Resources Commission Minutes: August 16, 2022 and September 20, 2022 Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director / Deputy City Manager Recommended Action:
Receive minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Traffic Safety Commission Meeting Minutes: November, 22 2022 Reference:
Cathy Madalone, Chief of Police
Recommended Action:
Receive minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
REGULAR AGENDA
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
For public hearings involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, the proponent of an item may be given 10 minutes to speak and others in support of the proponent’s position may be given three minutes each. A designated spokesperson for opposition to the item may be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in opposition may be given three minutes each. Very brief rebuttal and surrebuttal may be allowed in the sole discretion of the Council. In public hearings not involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, all persons may be given three minutes to speak on the matter. Public hearings on non-controversial matters or for which testimony is not anticipated may be placed on the Consent Agenda, but shall be removed if any person requests a staff presentation or wishes to be heard on the matter.
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Mayor Pro Tempore
Reference:
Bill Peake, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Select a Mayor Pro Tempore in accordance with the Charter through nominations from City Council.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Mayor Pro Tempore Role and Appointment
Reference:
Luke Coletti, Councilmember
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Attorney to return with a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 2.05 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code codifying the role and appointment of the
Mayor pro tempore.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Presentation of the Council Goals and Tactics Section of the City's New Transparency Software Reference:
Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director / Assistant City Manager Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 D.
Council Goals 2023-2024
Reference:
Bill Peake, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Appoint members to 2 subcommittees to draft Council goals for 2023-2024.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 E.
Small Business Recovery Action Plan
Reference:
Ben Harvey, City Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive the report, and provide the Economic Development Commission with feedback regarding the report's recommendations.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 F.
Cannabis Retail License
Reference:
Bill Peake, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to create a cannabis license program to authorize one cannabis retail license under the following conditions:
Location may be determined following award of license and subject to restrictions described in Nov. 8 general election Measure M.
Objective license conditions.
License awarded by random draw.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
14. FULL PRESENTATIONS
15. CLOSED SESSION
A.
Public Employment, (Government Code § 54957)
Title: City Manager Performance Evaluation
Reference:
Bill Peake, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Receive report and report out, if any, during regular meeting.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF ADA COMPLIANCE: Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Codified At 42 United States Code Section 12101 and 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in the provision of any services, programs, or activities. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. City Hall is an accessible facility. A limited number of assisted listening devices will be available at this meeting. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting or provide the requested agenda format.