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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA APPEARING REMOTELY:
Councilmember Chaps Poduri
676 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
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AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilmember Rau
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2. PRESENTATIONS
A.
Meritorious Conduct Award to Justin Harrell
Reference:
Mayor Nick Smith and Fire Chief Pat Moore
Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation of a Meritorious Conduct Award to Justin Harrell. This award shall be awarded to citizens of the community who display courage in assisting the Fire Department and/or their fellow citizens. This award will be presented by the City Council and the Fire Chief.
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
1. Written public comment
Reference:
Staphany Arriola, Management Analyst
Recommended Action:
Receive 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 May 6, 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
8. REPORTS – INFORMATION ONLY
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 12. New Business A.
Monterey-Salinas Transmit Minutes for April 6, 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 B.
Notification of the extension of Permit No. AP-TPD-UP 19-0363 for the American Tin Cannery Hotel Project located at 109/125 Ocean View Boulevard and 124 Central Avenue.
Reference:
Jon Biggs, Community Development Director
Recommended Action:
Receive notification of the extension of Permit No. AP-TPD-UP 19-0363 for the American Tin Cannery Hotel Project located at 109/125 Ocean View Boulevard and 124 Central Avenue.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Check Register, Purchase Order Report, and Financial Status Report - April 2026 Reference:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Recommended Action:
Receive the Check Register, Purchase Order Report, and Financial Status 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.
FY26 Q3 Quarterly Investment Report
Reference:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 12. New Business A.
2026 9-1-1 Service Agreement with the County of Monterey Reference:
Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
Recommended Action:
Accept and file the report; and
Direct the City Manager to execute the Agreement for 911 Emergency Communications Services.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Letter of Support for AB 1942 (Bauer - Kahan) - E-Bike: Registration & License Plates Reference:
Casey J. Day, Chief of Police
Recommended Action:
Approve Issuing a Letter of Support for AB 1942 (Bauer - Kahan) with Amendments, E-Bikes: Registration & License Plates CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Oppose Assembly Bill 1383 (McKinnor): Public Employees’ Retirement Benefits Reference:
Chaps Poduri, Councilmember
Recommended Action:
Approve a formal position of "Oppose" for Assembly Bill 1383 and authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit an opposition letter.
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.
Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes: February 10, 2026 Reference:
Anna Bornstein, Associate Planner
Recommended Action:
Receive the minutes.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meeting Minutes; Apirl 13, 2026 Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Receive the minutes.
CEQA:
Proposed Ordinance not subject to CEQA based on Guideline Sections: 15060(c)(3) and 15378; 15060(c)(2); 15061(b)(3); and 150308
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 Amending the Salary Classification Schedule to add Information Technology Analyst Classification Reference:
Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director
Recommended Action:
Introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to add Information Technology Classification; and 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 B.
Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Hold a public hearing to determine that
majority
protest
to
the annual assessment
were
not received.
Adopt
the
resolution
approving the annual report, approving the Program of Expenditures, assessing the levy, and appointing an advisory board for the Downtown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the BID budget.
Take an alternative action.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Hospitality Improvement District (HID) program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
Hold a public hearing to determine that a majority protest to the annual assessment was not received.
Adopt the Resolution approving the annual report and program of expenditures, assessing the levy and appointing an Advisory Board for the Hospitality Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the HID budget.
Take and alternative action.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 D.
Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Reference:
Lori Frati, Finance Manager
Recommended Action:
Approve Resolution adopting the City's FY 2026-27 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 E.
Appeal of Architectural Permit (AP), Historic Preservation Permit, and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 25-0186 for 689 Mermaid Avenue (APN 006-085-001-000) Reference:
Garrett McCown, Associate Planner
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the City Council reverse the action of the Planning Commission and approve Architectural Permit (AP), Historic Preservation Permit (HPP), and Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 25-0186, subject to the findings, recommended conditions, and Class 1 and 31 Categorical Exemptions (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, and 15331, Historical Resource Restoration and Rehabilitation).
CEQA:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines 15331, Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
A.
Re-Consider the Draft City Council Policy Entitled Vacancy in Elective Office and Appointment.
Reference:
Sandra Kandell, City Clerk
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving the City Council Policy entitled Vacancy in Elective Office and Appointment.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Ownership Analysis and Control Analysis for Cannabis Business License Applications Reference:
Joyce Halabi, Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive the Ownership and Control Analysis
Provide staff direction on next steps
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 C.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
Reference:
Joyce Halabi, Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
Adopt a Resolution approving the Artificial Intelligence Policy, Council Policy 200-7 Alternatively, 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.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvements Program
Reference:
Daniel Gho, Public Works Director/Deputy City Manager
Recommended Action:
Received and approve the update, including the two additional projects, to the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and Approve the commitment of $750,000 from General Fund reserves for the Pier at Lover Point to act as a match for grant opportunities, and Approve a resolution adopting the FY 2026/27 Senate Bill 1 Project List, or 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
A.
Update on Monterey Regional Airport
Reference:
Chris Morello, Monterey Regional Airport Executive Director Recommended Action:
Receive the presentation.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378
15. CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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