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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA Appearing Remotely Via Zoom: Councilmember Poduri
1209 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Walkingstick
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Mayor's Proclamation: Government Finance Professionals Week Reference:
Nick Smith, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Mayor's Proclamation: Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Reference:
Nick Smith, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
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
Reference:
Staphany Arriola, Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
Receive general public comment.
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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business A.
Minutes of the March 4, 2026 City Council 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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 12. New Business
7. ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 10. Public Hearings A.
Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Fiscal Year 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Modifications Reference:
Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director
Recommended Action:
Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Operating and Capital Projects Budget and Employee Position Allocations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 12. New Business A.
Check Register and Core Fund Summary- February 2026
Reference:
David Stiles, Senior Accountant
Recommended Action:
Receive the Check Registers and Core Fund Summary.
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.
Monterey Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2026 Reference:
Joe Amelio, Mayor Pro Tem
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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 12. New Business A.
Letter of Support for SB 922 (Laird) Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways Reference:
Matt Mogensen, City Manager
Recommended Action:
Approve Authorizing the City Manager to Issue a Letter of Support for SB 922 (Laird) Vehicles: local agency charges: use of streets or highways.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
Reference:
Jon Biggs, Community Development Director
Recommended Action:
Motion to receive and accept the City's Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HE APR), which will be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for Reporting Year 2025 Reference:
Aaron Campbell, Senior Planner
Recommended Action:
Motion to receive and accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for Reporting (Calendar) Year 2025 for submittal to the California Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI / formerly the Office of Planning and Research).
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 12. New Business A.
Library Board Meeting Minutes: January 6, 2026
Reference:
Rachel Gaither, Library Director
Recommended Action:
Receive the minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Recreation Board Minutes: December 15, 2025 and January 22, 2026 Reference:
Katie Clark, Recreation 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.
Ordinance to Amend Section 16.52.020 “Speed Zones” of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director/Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance to amend sections 16.52.020 “speed zones” of
the Pacific Grove Municipal Code.
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
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
A.
Presentation of Revenue Measure Survey Results by True North Research and Discussion of Next Steps Reference:
Matt Mogensen, City Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive a Presentation of the Revenue Measure Survey Results.
Authorize Staff and the consultant team to proceed with Phases 2 and 3 of the previously approved and reauthorized scope of work.
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.
Ownership Analysis and Compliance for Cannabis Business License Applications Reference:
Chaps Poduri, Councilmember
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct a formal ownership and control analysis of all applications submitted in the Storefront Retail Commercial Cannabis Business Licensing Process ("Permitting Process"), consistent with the definitions of "Owner" under California's Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act ("MAUCRSA"), Business and Professions Code § 26001, and Pacific Grove Municipal Code ("PGMC") Chapter 11.100.
Direct staff to return to City Council with written findings and recommendations no later than April 30, 2026.
Pause the lottery process until the above actions are complete.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Award of Agreement Regarding Sewer Infrastructure, 17 Mile Drive, CIP #1 Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director/Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
Award an agreement with K.J. Woods Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $6,738,000 plus a 10% contingency for the 17 Mile Drive Sewer Infrastructure CIP #1, Rehabilitation Project.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class I, Existing Facilities
14. FULL PRESENTATIONS
A.
Community Human Services and Gathering for Women
Reference:
Robin McRae, Chief Executive Officer
Recommended Action:
Receive presentation.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
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.