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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 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 Garfield
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 11. Unfinished and Ongoing Business A.
Minutes of the October 7, 2026 Regular Meeting and October 13, 2026 Special Closed Session 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 A.
Proposed approval of a resolution rescinding Council Policies 200-6A, 200-6C, 200-6F, 200-6H, 200-6I, and 200-6L Reference:
Rachel Gaither, Library Director
Recommended Action:
Approve a resolution rescinding Council Policies 200-6A, 200-6C, 200-6F, 200-6H, 200-6I, and 200-6L.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action.
CEQA:
Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378 B.
Resolution Prohibiting the Use of City-Owned Facilities for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities Reference:
Chaps Poduri, Councilmember
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution prohibiting the use of city-owned facilities for civil immigration enforcement activities.
Provide alternative direction 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 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.
Check Register, Purchase Order Report, and Financial Status Report - September 2026 Reference:
David Stiles, Senior Accountant
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 B.
Monterey Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes September 14, 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.
Appointment to City Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Force Reference:
Nick Smith, Mayor
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment of Andrew W. Miller to the Architectural Review Board.
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
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.
12. UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS
A.
Chinese Pavilion Project
Reference:
Amy Colony, Program Manager
Recommended Action:
Authorize the execution of a funding agreement in an amount not to exceed $140,000 between the Monterey Bay Chinese Association and the City for the installation of the Chinese pavilion, construction of the moon gate, new fencing, and other features associated with the project.
Authorize staff to proceed with the project permitting process with the attached Site Plan and project elements detailed below and attached.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures and Facilities B.
George Washington Park Forest Management Plan FINAL DRAFT for Adoption and September 2026 Work Update Reference:
George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager
Recommended Action:
Receive update on forest management work completed in George Washington Park in September 2026.
Adopt the Final Draft George Washington Park Forest Management Plan, which incorporates the changes discussed with Council at the Aug 5th meeting.
Alternatively, take other action related to this item.
CEQA:
Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land
13. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Visitor Impact Mitigation - Revenue Options
Reference:
Councilmembers Rau and Garfield
Recommended Action:
Direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Administrative Services Director and City Attorney, to evaluate legally available and administratively feasible revenue options that would help offset City costs associated with tourism and tourist impacts, and return to the City Council with findings, options, and recommended next steps.
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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