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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 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 Rau
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PRESENTATIONS
3. COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only) A.
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
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 City Council May 7, 2025 Special Session and Regular Meeting Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Approve the 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
7. ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Public Hearings A.
Second Reading of an Ordinance Increasing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Councilmembers Reference:
Brian Pierik, City Attorney
Recommended Action:
Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Increasing the Compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers.
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.
Third Quarter FY 24/25 Capital Project Report & Update
Reference:
Jazelle Johnson, Accountant
Recommended Action:
Receive the report.
Alternatively, discuss and take action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Third Quarter Treasurer’s Quarterly Report
Reference:
Jazelle Johnson, Accountant
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 C.
Third Quarter 24-25 Interim Financial Statements
Reference:
Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director
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 D.
Check Register April 2025
Reference:
Nicholas Cina, Finance Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
Receive the Check Register.
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.
Monterey-Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes for April 14, 2025 Reference:
Joe Amelio
Recommended Action:
Receive the 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.
Contract Amendment Number 3 with Harris and Associates for Planning Services Reference:
Jon Biggs, Interim Community Development Director
Recommended Action:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement amendment with Harris & Associates, Inc. for a total contract agreement amount not to exceed $876,805 (Addition of $152,100 to the $724,705 not to exceed amount of the current agreement) for c ontract planning staffing services for Fiscal Year 25-26.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Final Draft 2025-2027 Community Goals and Workplan
Reference:
Matthew Mogensen, City Manager
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Council approve/modify the Final Draft 2025-2027 Community Goals and Workplan.
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.
Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meeting Minutes: 3/10/25 and 4/14/25 Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator
Recommended Action:
Receive the minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025
Reference:
Rachel Gaither, Library Director
Recommended Action:
Receive the minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Museum Board Minutes - 5/14/24, 8/13/24, 11/12/24
Reference:
Joyce Halabi, Deputy City Manager
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.
Local Coastal Program Amendment - Coastal Hazards
Reference:
Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner
Recommended Action:
Acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission resolution approving the City of Pacific Grove Local Coastal Program Amendment Number LCP-3-PGR-24-0065-1 (Coastal Hazards Update).
Discuss the proposed City Council resolution amending the text, policies, and figures of the Land Use Plan (LUP), including the addition of a definition for Critical Public Infrastructure (LUP Section 1.10), updating the data and information sources (LUP Section 2.1.1), updating LUP Figure 3 (LUP Section 2.1.2), and amending Policy HAZ-12 (LUP Section 2.1.4) and provide direction to the City Manager regarding changes, if any, to the proposed resolution.
Discuss the proposed ordinance amending the Implementation Plan (IP) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code (PGMC Title 23, Chapter 90), including revising the text of IP section 23.90.140(b) and provide direction to the City Manager regarding changes, if any, to the proposed ordinance.
Motion finding that adoption of the proposed resolution and ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15265.
Request the City Attorney read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 23.90.140(b) to allow for completion of an initial assessment by City Staff.
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Introduce and hold the first reading of the proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 23.90.140(b) to allow for completion of an initial assessment by City Staff.
Direct a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.
CEQA:
Statutory Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15265, Adoption of Coastal Plans and Programs B.
Hospitality Improvement District (HID) program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Hold a public hearing to determine majority protests to the annual assessment were not received, adopt the resolution to approve the annual report, levy the annual assessment, approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 program, appoint the HID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the HID budget.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Hold a public hearing to determine
majority
protest
to
the annual assessment
were
not received, a
dopt
the
resolution
to approve the
annual
report, levy the
annual
assessment, approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 program, appoint the BID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the BID budget.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 D.
Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution adopting the City's FY 25-26 Master Fee Schedule, including the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment and other changes as directed by Council Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
A.
Review of Proposed Two Year General Fund Budget and Review of Investment and Financial Policies Reference:
Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director
Recommended Action:
Receive the report and provide additional direction to Staff regarding the proposed General Fund two year budget, as well as the proposed changes to the City’s financial and investment policies.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
"Dancing Monarchs" Art Donation Proposal
Reference:
George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive art donation application for one fused glass and stainless steel monarch sculpture.
Provide direction regarding the site selection for the sculpture.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
14. FULL PRESENTATIONS
15. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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