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MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 19, 2022
5:30 PM
As allowed per Assembly Bill (AB361), this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 1, ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Ann Carbone
Council Member Blackwelder
Councilmember Cruz (virtual attendance)
Councilmember Hawthorne (virtual attendance)
Councilmember Sofer
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Connie Horca, City Clerk
Brian Ferrante, Chief of Police
AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief of Police Brian Ferrante.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER &
CITY STAFF
Mayor Carbone announced the Victims Rights Ceremony, her attendance at the Association of Monterey Bay Governments (AMBAG) meeting that discussed the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for member jurisdiction on the Peninsula. The draft RHNA is available for a 45-day public review period. The Mayor also reported on the REAP Program, receipt of two requests from the TANF and SCAIR organizations that would like to let the public know of their services to individuals of Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian decent.
City Manager Norgaard reported that her City Managers report was distributed via email, provided an update on the sewer project that may be prolonged, and that there should be access to the Art Park for the Friday Market.
Interim City Attorney Adam Lindgren spoke to the RHNA numbers and that a process is available to change the numbers.
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AGENDA ITEM 5, COMMUNICATIONS
5:45 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications on items not appearing on the agenda. 5:46 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. There was no discussion of the April 5, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes. 6B. There was no discussion of the City Resolution approving an Annual Fee Adjustment to the Cost of Fire Protection Services between the Cities of Monterey and Sand City.
6C. There was no discussion of the City Resolution approving a Service Agreement with EMC Planning Group, Inc. for Professional Services within the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 at a cost not to exceed $20,000.
6D. There was no discussion of the City Resolution Honoring Monterey County Bank as the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 2021 "Business of the Year" Award Recipient.
6E. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Monthly Financial Report, March, 2022.
6F. There was no discussion of the City Donation/Contribution to the United Way Monterey County for $500.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar was made by Council member Blackwelder, seconded by Council member Sofer. 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
{Council Member Cruz recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500’ of the subject property}
8A. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Sign the Grant of Easements Agreement for a Public Park within the South of Tioga Project
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of California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW). She reported on the history of the South of Tioga project, condition outlined in the vesting tentative map for a park easement, and terms of the approved Development Agreement that included construction of the park by the developer, and that the City would maintain the park.
At the January 18, 2022 council meeting, the Council was presented with conceptual designs of the playground equipment and park landscaping. Mrs. Norgaard further reported on the changes made to the easement agreement to include ingress/egress, restrictions on development rights, and prohibitions. CDFW may have additional amendments to add, and staff is recommending additional language to the resolution to include authorization for the City Manager: to accept, sign and record the Grant of Easement Agreement in substantially the same form, as that attached hereto as Exhibit A and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Mrs. Norgaard responded to Council member Sofer’s inquiry regarding the amended language and noted that any last-minute changes that do not significantly change the easement presented can be incorporated without having to present the item to the Council again. She also provided information regarding the maintenance of the park in response to Mayor Carbone’s inquiry.
5:59 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications
6:00 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution as amended, authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Sign the Grant of Easements Agreement for a Public Park within the South of Tioga Project 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.
8B. Approval of City RESOLUTION Approving the Final Map (FM 22-01) for the South of Tioga Development Project
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard reported that once the Final Map for the South of Tioga, is approved, it would allow the developer to sell parcels. The Final Map has been reviewed by the City surveyor and City engineer and has been found to substantially comply with the vesting tentative map. There is no fiscal impact anticipated, and staff recommends approval of the Final Map.
City Engineer Leon Gomez reported on the long journey that began in 2019 to get the final map to this point, commended the City surveyor Lynn Kovach and City Planner Pooler for their efforts, hard work, and review of the Final Map. He also recommended its approval.
6:15 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
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There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications
6:15 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution approving the Final Map (FM 22-01) for the South of Tioga Development 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.
{Council member Cruz returned to the virtual/in person meeting} 8C. Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff regarding the Placement of Security Cameras in the City
City Manager Norgaard presented the discussion regarding the placement of security cameras within the City as recommended by Council member Hawthorne.
Council member Hawthorne reported that the placement of security cameras throughout the City would help deter crime, have the ability to trace an individual who may be committing a crime, and possibly help with catalytic convertor thefts.
He presented his research from a company named Arlo that sells battery operated cameras, its operational features, and cameras that are solar powered with a high degree of night visibility.
Council member Sofer mentioned people who drive and speed through Contra Costa street and whether the cameras can detect these individuals since it has become a problem.
Chief Ferrante addressed Council member Sofer’s concern and noted that certain cameras would need to be high definition in order to catch and identify speeders, and will look into the issue.
6:27 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Sand City Business Owner Frank Barrita commented on his use of security cameras at his business, its effectiveness, the type of camera he has on the premises, the ability to see activity at the location remotely, and its capacity to store 2 ½ weeks of recordings.
6:34 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
The Council directed the City Manager to research security cameras, bring back the costs and present the results to the Budget Committee. 8D. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 04.19.22 Regular Meeting
Council member Blackwelder expressed his concerns with sand on the bike path at the entrance into Seaside and the dunes that are gradually disappearing due to erosion.
Chief Ferrante reported that the area may be part of State Parks property and will research the area of erosion.
Mayor Carbone mentioned that a letter can be sent to the State Parks if needed. 8E. Upcoming Meetings/Events
City Clerk announced the upcoming City Barbeque to be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022.
AGENDA ITEM 9, CLOSED SESSION
6:43 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment and seeing none, closed the floor to public comment.
6:44 p.m.
9A. City Council/Successor Agency Board adjourned to Closed Session regarding:
1) Conference with legal counsel - anticipated litigation (Cal. Government Code section 54956.9 (e)(1)
8:00 p.m.
9B. Re-adjourned to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with California Government Code section 54957.
The Council received updates and provided direction to legal counsel, and took no other reportable action.
AGENDA ITEM 10, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk