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02.01.22 Regular Meeting
MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 1, 2022
5:30 PM
As allowed per Assembly Bill (AB361), this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
Mayor Carbone opened the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 1, ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Ann Carbone
Council Member Cruz (virtual attendance)
Council Member Sofer (virtual attendance)
Council Member Hawthorne (virtual attendance)
Council Member Blackwelder (virtual attendance)
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, Acting City Manager/City Attorney Connie Horca, City Clerk
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Carbone.
AGENDA ITEM 3, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, & CITY STAFF Acting City Manager/City Attorney Norgaard reported on the highlights of her City Manager’s report to include the completion of the replacement windows at City Hall, West Bay Street repair project, Calabrese Park, and meeting with Cal-Am for new intake wells and the Department of Finance regarding the Oversight Board approved loan. She also updated the Council regarding the Seaside Sanitation District project with a construction start date in late February, lasting 3-4 months, reported on the conservation easement, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife letter written by the Mayor, and the Budget amendment.
Ms. Norgaard responded to Council Member Sofer’s inquiry regarding a status update on the Contra Costa storm drain project indicating that City Engineer Gomez would need to provide a status report.
AGENDA ITEM 4, COMMUNICATIONS
5:38 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
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Sand City resident Brian Clark commented on the former City Manager’s name showing up on the website, and also expressed his thanks to Mr. Blair. 5:40 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 5, CONSENT CALENDAR
5:41 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Sand City resident Brian Clark thanked the Council for approving the use permit for Mrs.
Djokic at the last Council meeting and mentioned the changes that were adopted and whether the changes were incorporated into the permit. Acting City Manager/City Attorney Norgaard responded that the changes had been made.
City Clerk Horca pointed out a typographical change on page 11 of the January 18, 2022 minutes to read ‘hours’ not house.
5A. Discussion and amendments to the January 18, 2022 Sand City Council Meeting Minutes were noted.
5B. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Financial Report for December 2021.
5C. There was no discussion of the City Resolution authorizing Contract Services with Bartel Associates, LLC to Perform Actuarial Valuation Services for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $4,850.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN:
None. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
AGENDA ITEM 7, PRESENTATION
7A. Presentation by So Gnar, Inc. and Council Discussion regarding We.mural Festival 2022, including consideration of Festival Budget Pat Milbery and Hunter Stevens of So Gnar Inc presented the concept for the 2022 We.mural Festival, reported on the success of last year’s event, media and print news, participation of 31 local artists and creation of 13 walls, and proposed scaling back the number of artist and walls for 2022.
There was Council discussion of the overall vision, how many more walls are expected to be painted, the number of buildings in Sand City, and possibility of replacing some of the existing murals.
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Mr. Milbery presented the proposed budget of $80,000 to include art curation services, artist commission, equipment rental, paint/supplies, lodging, and videography/marketing.
Ms. Stevens added that the Monterey Tides has offered to work with SoGnar for rooms during the event.
Acting City Manager/City Attorney Norgaard suggested procuring donations and sponsorships to offset the cost of the event.
Former City Manager Aaron Blair commented on his full support of the event, Mr. Milberys good job on the presentation, and the murals sense of place that would continue to initiate economic development in Sand City.
Mr. Milbery proposed the dates of August 18-25 (option 1) which is a week prior to the West End Celebration (WEC), and August 22-29 (option 2), the week that would overlap the WEC.
The Council discussed both options, the hardships that were created during last year’s celebration by having the events overlap, and tents blocking the art.
Council Member Hawthorne recommended option 1 and explained that those dates would not create congestion, individuals can watch the murals being painted, leave surrounding areas for PR, and is an event that would draw enough attention.
Council Member Sofer concurred with Council Member Hawthorne adding that the mural festival has its own momentum, and would lessen the stress of 2 back-to-back events occurin simultaneously.
Council Member Cruz expressed her concern regarding the proposed budget for the event, and would like to have the Budget Committee review.
Following Council discussion, there was consensus of the Council to approve the date of August 18-25 (option 1), procuring donations through a sponsorship letter, and to have the Budget Committee review the costs.
6:38 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Sand City Brian Clark thanked Mr. Blair, mentioned the Arts Committees involvement, and expressed support for Mr. Milbery’s proposal as well as review of the budget.
Mr. Milbery commented on the amazing opportunity of the mural festival and hopes to follow the legacy of the West End Celebration and its contribution to the community. 6:42 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Mayor Carbone thanked Pat Milbery and Hunter Stevens, and directed the City Manager to proceed with the next steps.
AGENDA ITEM 8, PUBLIC HEARING
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{Council Member Cruz recused form the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500 feet of the subject property}
8A. Consideration and Approval of South of Tioga Development Project Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 Formation Public Hearing, Elections and Authorization of Special Taxes
Acting City Manager/City Attorney Vibeke Norgaard reported that at the December 21, 2021 council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution of intention to Establish Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 (South of Tioga) and to authorize the levy of special taxes. The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 authorizes the City Council to establish a community facilities district and act as its legislative body. The resolution of intention directed the City Manager to prepare the CFD report which is attached as Attachment A to the staff report. The resolution of formation references the boundary map, describes the services to be funded by the CFD, confirms the Rate and Method of Apportionment, designates the City Manager to prepare the annual special tax levy, and propose an appropriations limit for the CFD. The resolutions of formation, calling for a special election, declaring results of a special landowner election, and first reading of an Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in a community facilities district is presented for council consideration and approval.
8B. Approval of City RESOLUTION Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (South of Tioga Project)
6:49 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:49 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (South of Tioga Project) was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
8C. Approval of City RESOLUTION Calling a Special Election for the Community Facilities District
Motion to approve the City Resolution Calling a Special Election for the Community Facilities District was made by Council Member Hawthorne, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
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8D. Approval of City RESOLUTION Declaring Results of a Special Landowner Election and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien The City Clerk reported on the canvass of votes and elections results.
Motion to approve the City Resolution Declaring Results of a Special Landowner Election and Directing the Recording of a Special Tax Lien was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES:
Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried. 8E. First Reading: ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Sand City Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District Motion to waive reading in full and read by title only of the Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sand City Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District was made by Council Member Hawthorne, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
Motion to approve for First Reading of the Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sand City Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
{Council Member Cruz returned to the meeting}
AGENDA ITEM 9, NEW BUSINESS
9A. Consideration of City RESOLUTIONS to Approve Salary Increases Acting City Manager/City Attorney Vibeke Norgaard presented that at the December 2, 2021 Budget and Personnel Committee meeting, the committee considered requests by the City Clerk, Finance/Human Resources, and Public Works Supervisor for salary increase and recommended that the requests be brought to the City Council for consideration at a closed session meeting on January 18, 2022. The Council directed the City Attorney to bring back the attached resolutions to increase the salaries of the positions of City Clerk by
7.5%, Finance/HR Specialist by 7.5%, and Public Works Supervisor by 7%. The resolutions become effective upon approval by the City council. 1) Adoption of City RESOLUTION to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of City Clerk effective February 1, 2022
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7:00 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
7:00 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of City Clerk effective February 1, 2022 was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
2) Adoption of City RESOLUTION to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of Finance/Human Resource Specialist effective February 1, 2022
Motion to approve the City Resolution to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of Finance/Human Resource Specialist effective February 1, 2022 was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES:
None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
3) Adoption of City RESOLUTION to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of Public Works Supervisor effective February 1, 2022 Motion to approve the City Resolution to Approve Salary Increase for the Position of Public Works Supervisor effective February 1, 2022 was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES:
Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None.
ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of City RESOLUTION Amending the City's Salary Schedule Acting City Manager/City Attorney Vibeke Norgaard reported that the attached resolution reflects the changes made upon approval of the salary increase resolutions. State law requires cities to adopt a publicly available pay schedule that identifies the title and position for each employee. The total annual cost of the increases will be $20,800 for the changes and will be incorporated in the annual budget.
7:04 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
7:04 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
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Motion to approve the City Resolution amending the City's Salary Schedule was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne.
Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 9C. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City There were no comments by Council Members.
9D. Upcoming Meetings/Events
Mayor Carbone made a request for Vice Mayor Blackwelder’s attendance at the May 6, 2022 Mayor’s meeting due to her unavailability, and to preside over the June 21, 2022 meeting. She also inquired whether Council Member Cruz would attend the March 17, 2022 Community Human Services meeting on her behalf.
AGENDA ITEM 10, CLOSED SESSION
7:08 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
7:09 p.m.
10A. City Council/Successor Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session regarding:
1). Conference with labor negotiator (Cal. Gov. Code Section 54957.6) Agency negotiator: City Attorney/Acting City Manager Vibeke Norgaard Represented employees: Sand City Police Officers' Association
2). Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation (Cal. Gov Code section 54956.9(d)(2)).
7:37 p.m.
10B. Re-adjourn to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with California Government Code section 54957.1
The Council provided confidential direction to labor negotiator (Item 10A(1)).
The Council received a confidential update from legal counsel. No action was taken (Item 10A(2)).
AGENDA ITEM 11, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on February 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk
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