Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes
02.15.22 Regular Meeting
MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 15, 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
City Planner Charles Pooler (virtual attendance)
Police Chief Brian Ferrante (virtual attendance)
AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Carbone.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, & CITY STAFF Mayor Carbone announced that her Mayor’s report was made available by email, and reported on the receipt of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments grant funds that could be allocated towards programs such as code and standards, building designs, and public equity.
Acting City Manager/City Attorney Norgaard provided an update of the City Managers report to include a meeting with the City’s tax consultants HdL and noted that the City’s 3rd quarter sales tax was up by 8.3%; the opening of Mancini’s Mattress, potholing has been completed, and that the Seaside Sanitation District has accelerated the construction schedule anticipated to begin within a week.
In response to Council Member Sofer’s inquiry at the last meeting regarding the status of the Catalina stormwater project, Acting City Manager Norgaard reported that the City Engineer is reviewing the design consultants’ proposals.
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Ms. Norgaard also provided an update on the progress of the South of Tioga project to include that the second reading of the Community Facilities District that will be considered later in the meeting, submission to CDFW of the conservation easement draft, meetings with Denise Duffy & Associates regarding the City’s application to be the easement holder for the habitat, receipt of CCMR for the R1 & R2 parcels, staff & building services meeting with the hotel developer.
Mayor Carbone announced that agenda item 9B presentation by G.I Josie, and agenda item 11, Closed Session, will be pulled from the agenda.
AGENDA ITEM 5, COMMUNICATIONS
5:42 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Sand City resident Luke Kilpatrick inquired about the status of the park and when the new playground would be installed. Acting City Manager Norgaard responded that the plans are under review by BFS consultants and anticipates that construction commence soon. 5:45 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6:46 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for public comment.
6A. There was no discussion of the Sand City Council Meeting Minutes for January 18, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes, and February 1, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes. 6B. There was no discussion of the City Resolution authorizing the Submission of Applications and Performing Grant Administration for all CalRecycle Grants that the City of Sand City is Eligible for over the next Five Years 6C. There was no discussion of the City Resolution authorizing the Extension of Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commissions, and Committees for the period of February 19, 2022 through March 18, 2022 pursuant to AB 361 and Ralph M. Brown Act Provisions
6D. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Monthly Financial Report, January, 2022.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar 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.
AGENDA ITEM 7, CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
AGENDA ITEM 8, NEW BUSINESS
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8A. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION to Amend and Update the Memorandum of Understanding between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and the City of Sand City for Assistance in Achieving SB 1383 Compliance
City Planner Pooler reported that the June 6, 2021 Council meeting, the Council adopted Resolution SC 21-52 that authorized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD) for assistance with implementing SB 1383 mandates. A non-competitive CalRecycle grant has become available to assist local jurisdictions in implementing SB 1383 programs. Marina will be taking the lead, and finds that the District has the staff and resources to administer the programs on behalf of participating jurisdictions. Sand City is entitled to $20,000 for this purpose. Since the City does not have in-house staff, resources, or expertise to manage the grant program, amending the current MOU with the MRWMD, as proposed would allow the City to utilize MRWMD's resources. There is no cost to the City to participate on the cooperative regional grant and the City would benefit from an estimated $212,566 in pooled regional funding to be administered by the MRWMD. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.
Mr. Pooler introduced Brennen Jensen and Kristin O’Hara representing the Monterey Regional Waste Management District.
Ms. Jensen commented that Mr. Poolers report was concise, that the resolution authorizing submission of grants on the city’s behalf was approved on the consent calendar, and that the MOU revisions would incorporate shared costs with MRWMD and other agencies. She also reported on the benefits of amending the MOU to include assistance to the City with direct funds allocated towards meeting compliance.
Mr. Pooler responded affirmatively to the Mayor’s inquiry whether this is a one-time grant, and if successful may be extended.
Ms. Jensen added that two different exhibits are included in the agenda packet with Exhibit C outlining the estimated allocation for each City. 5:57 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment, and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution to amend and update the Memorandum of Understanding between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and the City of Sand City for assistance in achieving SB 1383 Compliance 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
8B. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City Council Member Sofer reported that the In-Home Social Services (IHSS) Committee is still searching for two people to participate on the board.
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Mayor Carbone reported on her attendance at the Monterey 1 Water meeting and the micro grid project.
8C. Upcoming Meetings/Events
There were no upcoming meetings/events reported.
AGENDA ITEM 9, PRESENTATION
9A. Presentation by Tom McCullough regarding possible Bike Race Criterium in Sand City (10 minutes)
Mr. Tom McCullough, and avid cyclist, presented a proposal for a bike race criterium hosted by Monterey Bay Racing Team in Sand City, for Sunday, September 11, 2022. The bike race would involve different ages and levels of cyclist, and will start and finish at Post No Bills. He also suggested a sponsorship of a bike themed mural for the City. He explained what a bike race criterium involved, why it would be a good fit for Sand City, and displayed a map of the criterium race course. The length would encompass approximately ¾ of a mile, last 30 minutes for each race, displayed a proposed race schedule, and considered ingress/egress locations for residents at the Independent.
There was discussion of the length for the races that would include a 10-minute break between races, volunteers from MBRT to assist during the event and emergency medical services. Chief Ferrante mentioned his meeting with Mr.
McCullough, that it would be a good event for the city with some logistical hurdles, the possibility of recruiting the sheriff’s department, and three off-duty officers to possibly volunteer at the event.
Council Member Sofer mentioned that Sunday would be the best day as the City is quieter.
Council Member Cruz was in favor of the idea and bringing different events into the City. She inquired Mr. Chapin of his experience sponsoring the event in the City of Salinas.
Mr. Don Chapin III responded that it was a lot of fun, the event was held in the downtown area, a few businesses seemed unhappy, that it drew a lot of spectators, and that it did not continue past 2014.
There was further discussion regarding food vendors, utilizing the parking lot at the Art Park, and preparation for the event to include notification of business and residents.
6:35 p.m. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment, and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
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There was consensus of the Council in favor of the bike race criterium event. The Mayor suggested that Mr. McCullough and Mr. Chapin work with the City Manager and staff moving forward.
Council Member Sofer suggested that the TAMC Bike Committee would be a good resource.
The Mayor thanked Mr. McCullough and Mr. Chapin for the presentation. 9B. Presentation regarding G.I. Josie Inc., by Laurabeth Messimer (10 minutes) This item was pulled from the agenda.
AGENDA ITEM 10, PUBLIC HEARING
{Council Member Cruz recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500’ of the subject property}
10A. Second Reading: ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Sand City Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes in a Community Facilities District Acting City Manager/City Attorney Vibeke Norgaard reported on the background regarding the formation of a Community Facilities District No. 2021-1, South of Tioga project, resolutions that were adopted at the February 1, 2022 meeting for the formation of the CFD, calling a special election, and declaring results of the special landowner election and directing the recording of a special tax lien. The council also conducted and approved a first reading of the Ordinance authorizing the levy of special taxes in the community facilities district that included the rate and method of apportionment. The establishment of the CFD is intended to mitigate the negative fiscal impact of the Project. Staff recommends approval of the second reading of the attached ordinance.
6:34 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment, and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
Motion to waive reading in full and read by title only, of the second 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 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.
{Council Member Cruz returned to the meeting}
The Closed Session item was pulled from the agenda.
AGENDA ITEM 11, CLOSED SESSION
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11A. 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 11B. Re-adjourned to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with California Government Code section 54957.1
AGENDA ITEM 12, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk