CITY COUNCIL
ERRATA SHEET
CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE
300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator
MEETING DATE: 04/15/2026
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting Agenda - Errata Sheet
Attached is additional information for your consideration at the April 15, 2026 Special Study Session and Regular City Council Meeting:
Agenda Item Information Provided/Corrected
Special Study Session
Agenda Item 1A Power Point Presentation and Link to MND.
Regular Agenda Item Revised Code of Conduct for Council's Consideration (See attached redline and clean copies.)
Attachments
Coral Street Pump Station
000-25 Code of Conduct - Redlined
000-25 Code of Conduct - Clean
Coral Street Pump Station
Electrical Relocation
April 15, 2026
Matt Thompson
Director of Engineering
Coral Street Pump Station
Area Served by Coral
Street Pump Station
Project Background
• 2012 – Monterey One Water (M1W) identified Esplanade Park as preferred location for electrical system. Community
meeting, strong opposition.
• 2019 – City received 1200 comment letters, with 81% opposing relocation of electrical system to Esplanade Park.
• 2023 – Congressman Panetta awarded $400,000 grant
• 2024 – City identified golf course as preferred location • Oct. 2025 – M1W circulated Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for public comments; received 24
comment letters.
• 2025 – FEMA awarded a $4M grant
Project includes:
• New electrical
building at golf
course
• 1,300 ft duct bank
• Relocate generator
• Remove existing
electrical
• Harden existing
station
Existing View from Crest Ave.
Original Rendering from IS/MND
Public Comments and Responses
Comments Category M1W Response
Visual Impacts Alternative building designs
Noise Enclose generator
Light Pollution Minimize exterior lighting; shroud light fixtures Air Pollution May switch to natural gas-fueled generator Traffic Use remote telemetry, carefully plan construction Alternative A – Lower Roof
Alternative B – Partial Subterranean
Alternative C – Full Subterranean
Next Steps
• Monterey One Water is Lead Agency for CEQA
• July 2026 M1W Board Meeting (tentative):
a. Certify IS/MND
b. Proceed with final design
• Spring 2027 – Advertise project for construction bids and proceed with construction
Questions?
Matt Thompson
[email protected]
Estimated Cost of Alternatives
Location Cost
Golf Course* $10,030,000
Esplanade Park* $5,710,000
City Corporation Yard (Former WWTP)** $13,400,000 to $14,200,000 Entirely new pump station at Esplanade* $5,530,000
Residential Lot** $8,000,000 to $10,000,000
*Based on March 2024 Basis of Design Report by TJCA/Schaaf & Wheeler **Based on March 2026 Feasibility Study by Schaaf & Wheeler Excerpt from March 2024 Basis of Design Report
City of Pacific Grove, California
City Council Policy
Policy Governing Policy No. Effective Date Page
Code of Conduct 000-25 November 3, 2021 1 of 2
PURPOSE
The City of Pacific Grove City (City) Council adopts this Code of Conduct to asensure all elected and appointed officials (Officials), while exercising their duties of their office, conduct themselves in a manner that will instill public confidence and trust in the fair operation and integrity of City government.
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
1. General Norms and Expectations.
A. Officials will work for the common good of the residents of the City Pacific Grove (City), not for personal interest.
B. Officials will serve as a model of leadership and civility to the community.
C. Officials will asensure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before the City Council and its various Boards and Commissions.
2. General Conduct.
Officials shall:
A. Make the public feel welcome and not be partial, prejudiced or disrespectful toward the public.
B.A. Treat each other, staff, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect, valuing all opinions and being tolerant of new and different ideas while encouraging creativity and innovation. Agree that inappropriate behavior is derogatory and damages the perception of the City.
C.B. Avoid negative comments that could offend members of the public and other Officials during public meetings, on social media, through electronic communications, in the media, and all other times.
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D. Follow through on commitments and be accountable to each other, including the commitment to start and end meetings on time, work from an agenda, and be present, attentive, and prepared.
E. C. Keep comments clear, concise, and on-topic to maximize opportunities for all to express themselves.
F. D. Continuously strive to improve how members work as a team.
G. E. Place clear and realistic demands on staff resources and time when requesting action.
H. At all times be in compliance with all state and locally mandated ethics and reporting requirements.
I. Project a positive image of the City when dealing with other third parties (e.g., other public agencies, organizations, and media)
J. Show tolerance and respect for other parties’ opinions and issues and, if necessary, agree to disagree.
K. Represent official policies or positions of the Council or Boards and Commissions when designated as delegates of a legislative body.
L. F. Provide only non-confidential, non-privileged background information to the media. Officials shall not discuss or go “off the record” to discuss, confidential or privileged information pertaining to closed sessions, or attorney-client privileged or attorney work product communications, including personnel, litigation, or real property negotiations.
3. Conduct During Meetings.
The Officials shall:
A. Treat each other and everyone with courtesy and refrain from inappropriate behavior and derogatory comments.
B. Inform the Mayor or Chair of their desire to speak and be acknowledged by the Mayor or Chair before speaking.
C. Work together to preserve order and decorum during meetings.
D. Not delaying or interrupting the proceedings or the peace of the City Council, Board or Commission, nor disturb any Council Member, Board Member or Commissioner while speaking, by conversation or otherwise.
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E. Attempt to build consensus on an item through an opportunity for dialogue, but when this is not possible, the majority vote shall prevail and the majority shall show respect for the opinion of the minority, and vice versa.
F. Once a vote is taken on an issue, Officials will support the direction taken by the City Council, Board or Commission
4. City Council Conduct with City Manager and Staff.
The Mayor and Council Members shall:
A. Speak directly to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager on issues and concerns, who will then address or delegate the matter to appropriate staff.
B. Treat staff professionally and refrain from publicly criticizing individual employees or employee groups during public meetings, on social media, in the media, and all other times.
C. Avoid involvement in personnel issues, including hiring, firing, disciplining, and other personnel matters, except during City Council Closed Sessions regarding City Council appointed staff and City Council Closed Sessions regarding labor negotiations.
D. Request answers to questions on City Council agenda items from the City Manager, City Attorney, or Deputy City Manager prior to the subject Council meeting, whenever possible.
E. All other inquiries regarding City-related business and activities may be made through the “administrative service” in conformance with Article 21 of the City of Pacific Grove Charter, Section 2.04.110(a)(1) of the Municipal Code and City Council Policy 000-31 Council Inquiry.
5. City Council Compliance with General Norms and Expectations A. Censure. Upon a majority vote of the full City Council, any City Council member found to violate any provision of this Policy shall be subject to censure at a Public Hearing held before the City Council. Notice of such hearing shall be provided to the full Council.
B. Council Members who intentionally and repeatedly fail to follow proper conduct could be reprimanded or formally censured by the Council.
Adopted November 3, 2021, Resolution 21-031
Adopted April 15, 2026, Resolution 26-XXX
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City of Pacific Grove, California
City Council Policy
Policy Governing Policy No. Effective Date Page
Code of Conduct 000-25 November 3, 2021 1 of 2
PURPOSE
The City of Pacific Grove City (City) Council adopts this Code of Conduct to ensure all elected and appointed officials (Officials), while exercising the duties of their office, conduct themselves in a manner that will instill public confidence and trust in the fair operation and integrity of City government.
CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
1. General Norms and Expectations.
A. Officials will work for the common good of the residents of the City, not for personal interest.
B. Officials will serve as a model of leadership and civility to the community.
C. Officials will ensure fair and equal treatment of all persons, claims, and transactions coming before the City Council and its various Boards and Commissions.
2. General Conduct.
Officials shall:
A. Treat each other, staff, and members of the public with dignity, courtesy, and respect, valuing all opinions and being tolerant of new and different ideas while encouraging creativity and innovation. Agree that inappropriate behavior is derogatory and damages the perception of the City.
B. Avoid negative comments that could offend members of the public and other Officials during public meetings, on social media, through electronic communications, in the media, and all other times.
C. Continuously strive to improve how members work as a team.
D. Place clear and realistic demands on staff resources and time when requesting action.
Code of Conduct–Council Policy No. 000-25 Page 2
E. Officials shall not discuss or go “off the record” to discuss, confidential or privileged information pertaining to closed sessions, or attorney-client privileged or attorney work product communications, including personnel, litigation, or real property negotiations.
3. Conduct During Meetings.
Officials shall:
A. Treat each other and everyone with courtesy and refrain from inappropriate behavior and derogatory comments.
B. Inform the Mayor or Chair of their desire to speak and be acknowledged by the Mayor or Chair before speaking.
C. Work together to preserve order and decorum during meetings.
D. Not delaying or interrupting the proceedings or the peace of the City Council, Board or Commission, nor disturb any Council Member, Board Member or Commissioner while speaking, by conversation or otherwise.
E. Attempt to build consensus on an item through an opportunity for dialogue, but when this is not possible, the majority vote shall prevail and the majority shall show respect for the opinion of the minority, and vice versa.
F. One a vote is taken on an issue, Officials will support the direction taken by the City Council, Board or Commission.
4. City Council Conduct with City Manager and Staff.
The Mayor and Council Members shall:
A. Speak directly to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager on issues and concerns, who will then address or delegate the matter to appropriate staff.
B. Treat staff professionally and refrain from publicly criticizing individual employees or employee groups during public meetings, on social media, in the media, and all other times.
C. Avoid involvement in personnel issues, including hiring, firing, disciplining, and other personnel matters, except during City Council Closed Sessions regarding City Council appointed staff and City Council Closed Sessions regarding labor negotiations.
D. Request answers to questions on City Council agenda items from the City Manager, City Attorney, or Deputy City Manager prior to the subject Council meeting, whenever possible.
Code of Conduct–Council Policy No. 000-25 Page 3
E. All other inquiries regarding City-related business and activities may be made through the “administrative service” in conformance with Article 21 of the City of Pacific Grove Charter, Section 2.04.110 (a)(1) of the Municipal Code and City Council Policy 000-31 Council Inquiry.
5. City Council Compliance with General Norms and Expectations A. Censure. Upon a majority vote of the full City Council, any City Council member found to violate any provision of this Policy shall be subject to censure at a Public Hearing held before the City Council. Notice of such hearing shall be provided to the full Council.
B. Council Members who intentionally and repeatedly fail to follow proper conduct could be reprimanded or formally censured by the Council.
Adopted November 3, 2021, Resolution 21-031
Adopted April 15, 2026, Resolution 26-XXX