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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 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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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only) A.
Report on Closed Session by City Attorney
B.
Other
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.
Written General Public Comment
Reference:
Liza DeNoyer, Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
Written General Public Comments
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
6. RESOLUTIONS
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business A.
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Local Suballocation Grant Program (LSGP) Grant Award Agreements Reference:
Alyssa Kroeger, Housing Program Manager
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following action:
1. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing:
a) acceptance of the REAP 2.0 grant funding allocation not to exceed $128,750; and b) the City Manager or their designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to take further actions as may be necessary to give effect to the resolution as required by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Government (AMBAG); or
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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
8. REPORTS – INFORMATION ONLY
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business A.
First Quarter Treasurer's Report
Reference:
Jazelle Johnson, Accountant
Recommended Action:
1. Receive the report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
October Core Revenue Report
Reference:
Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance
Recommended Action:
1. Receive the report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
First Quarter FY 23/24 Capital Project Report & Update
Reference:
Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance
Recommended Action:
1. Receive the report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 D.
First Quarter FY 23/24 Purchase Order Report
Reference:
James Minshew, Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
1. Receive the FY 23/24 First Quarter Purchase Order Report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 E.
October 2023 Check Register
Reference:
James Minshew, Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
1. Receive the Check Register.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 F.
First Quarter 23/24 Workers' Compensation Report
Reference:
Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance
Recommended Action:
Receive the report.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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.
George Washington Park Biological Resources Assessment
Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director/Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize an agreement with Denise Duffy and Associates, Inc. for the George Washington Park Biotic Surveys and Biological Resources Report in an amount not to exceed $31,108 plus a 10% contingency.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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.
Recreation Board Meeting Minutes February 23, 2023; March 23, 2023; April 27, 2023; and July 27, 2023 Reference:
Katie Clark, Recreation Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Library Board Minutes: September 11, 2023
Reference:
Diana Godwin, Library Director
Recommended Action:
Receive the 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.
A.
Ordinance to Amend the Salary Classification Schedule
Reference:
Katy Suttorp, Negotiator
Recommended Action:
1. Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance;
2. Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
3. Introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule; and approve the amendment; and
4. Direct that a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
A.
Fiscal Year 22/23 Fourth Quarter Budget Report and an Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.
Reference:
Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager Recommended Action:
Receive the report;
Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance; Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; Direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Skatepark Project; Additional Locations Evaluation
Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director/Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
1. Receive report and provide direction
2. Alternative, take other action related to this item
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Public Comment at Meetings of Legislative Bodies
Reference:
Luke Coletti, City Council Member
Recommended Action:
1. Direct the city attorney to return within 40 days with a draft resolution and amendment to Council Policy 000-17
allowing public comment from remote participants at meetings of legislative bodies.
2. Discuss and consider “reasonable regulations” associated with receiving public comment, as allowed for under state statute.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
14. FULL PRESENTATIONS
15. CLOSED SESSION
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.