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MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 7, 2022
5:30 PM
As allowed per Assembly Bill (AB361), this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
Mayor Carbone 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 (joined virtually at 5:35 p.m.) Councilmember Sofer
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Connie Horca, City Clerk
Adam Lindgren, Interim City Attorney (virtual attendance) Chuck Pooler, City Planner (virtual attendance)
Devon Lazzarino, Finance/HR Specialist (Virtual attendance) AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mary Ann Carbone.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY & CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone expressed her condolences to the Taylor Family regarding the death of Mr.
Taylor. She also reported on an email correspondence invitation of the Forest Guild Theatre’s veterans dinner and dress rehearsal performance hosted by the Gary Sinise Foundation.
City Manager Norgaard reported on the progress of the West Bay Repair projects right of entry permit, the second reading for the Short-Term Rental Ordinance, status of the final map and documents for the South of Tioga project, and results of the survey that was conducted regarding citizen votes on city improvements that they would like to see. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 06.07.22 Regular Meeting
Council Member Hawthorne expressed his condolences to everyone, reported on the upcoming Arts Committee meeting that would consider mural applications, and plans to work with Mr.
Vagnini as the we.mural and West End Celebration approaches 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.
5:45 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. There was no discussion of the City Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Extension of Service Agreement with EMC Planning Group Incorporated to Complete the Parking Plan.
6B. There was no discussion of the Status Report regarding Grant and City Expenditures for the Sustainable Transportation Plan.
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 June 7, 2022 through July 7, 2022 Pursuant to AB 361 and Ralph M. Brown Act Provisions.
6D. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Monthly Financial Report, April 2022.
6E. There was no discussion of the City Resolution authorizing the Monterey County Health Department to Apply for State Block Grant Funding on behalf of Sand City towards the Countywide Used Oil Recycling Program.
6F. There was no discussion of the City Resolution to Amend the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and the City of Sand City for Continued Assistance in Achieving SB 1383 Compliance. 5:46 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications
5:46 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 06.07.22 Regular Meeting
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, PRESENTATIONS
8A. Presentation by Laurabeth Messimer of G.I.Josie, Inc.
Laurabeth Messimer reported on the partnership between G.I Josie, Inc. and the Alliance on aging, their work with veterans that assist those experiencing trauma, and the Blue Water Project that assist women experiencing challenges. She suggested the creation of a memorial tribute wall to women veterans, and the idea of placing tiles on the walls with a message.
The Council discussed the idea of a wall and tiles, how many, whether it would be an ongoing project, and a design element. Mayor Carbone suggested that Ms.
Messimer stay in contact with the City Manager.
8B. Status Report and Update by West End Coordinator Stephen Vagnini on 2022 West End Celebration
West End Celebration (WEC) coordinator Steve Vagnini reported that this year’s celebration will be held on August 27 & 28, 2022, is titled “Celebrating the Arts & Community”, and the new website design. He mentioned the contribution of musical instruments to G.I. Josie Inc., reported on this year’s footprint, entryways and accessibility to the event, that 100 vendors will be participating, 3-4 music stages, stilts, dancers, involvement of community businesses, and the donation of signs from Sign Works.
Mr. Vagnini expressed his appreciation for a stage sponsorship by Mechanics Bank, encouraged the Council to volunteer at the booth, advertisement of the event by the Coast Weekly beginning in June, and looks forward to the Mayor give a blessing at the festival.
Council Member Hawthorne commented on the great job Mr. Vagnini is doing and announced that everything is going well with the mural festival.
Council Member Sofer mentioned the helium balloons released last year and its impact on the environment.
City Manager Norgaard reported on the upcoming meeting to be held with the Arts Committee that would include the review of mural submissions. 6:12 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for Public Comment.
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AGENDA ITEM 9, NEW BUSINESS
9A. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Adopting the Proposed City Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
City Manager Norgaard reported that the Amendment #2 for the fiscal year budget includes a summary on page 156 of the agenda packet, noted the $1.6M surplus, and that the Budget Personnel Committee reviewed and approved the Budget Amendment #2 at their meeting held on May 24, 2022.
Finance Specialist Lazzarino added that the 1.6M was due to recovery during the pandemic years, that several expenses were removed due to supply chain issues and was moved to next years budget. She pointed out that changes are highlighted in bold.
Council Member Cruz commented on the efforts to reduce expenses, and part of the surplus in anticipation in future loss of revenues.
Ms. Lazzarino pointed out the HdL report that indicated actual sales revenues were up by 3.4%, and responded to Council Member Blackwelder’s inquiry whether the City has contributed to its Unfunded Liability.
6:36 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution adopting the Proposed City Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 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
9B. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Adopting the Proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
City Manager Norgaard reported that the Proposed City Budget for fiscal year 2022- 2023 includes the loss of revenue from the lease payment of $850,000, supply chain issues, and pre-approved items from last fiscal year that will fall into this fiscal year that leaves a budget surplus of approximately $500,000.
Finance Specialist Devon Lazzarino added that HdL is projecting a good sales tax return, that Total Wine has contributed to the increase in revenue.
City Manager Norgaard responded to Council Member Blackwelder’s inquiry on the receipt of grant funds, the expenses for the start of construction on the street work and Calabrese Park project.
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There was discussion regarding the costs for street work, the amount of funds available to begin construction, cost estimates that exceed 10% of the project costs, and the possibility that engineering costs may double.
6:31 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution adopting the Proposed City Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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.
9C. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Pursuant to Article XIIB of the California Constitution City Manager Vibeke Norgaard introduced the resolution and deferred to Interim City Attorney Adam Lindgren who reported out that the appropriations limit is calculated by Staff each year and establishes an amount that sets a cap on the amount a City may spend which is also referred to as the Gann Limit. This year’s Gann limit is for Sand City is $16,777,823. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution. 6:36 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Blackwelder. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer.
NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. {Council Member Cruz stepped recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500’ of the subject property}
9D. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Naming the City Park Easement within the South of Tioga Project
City Manager Norgaard reported that the Council considered this item on May 3rd and was directed Staff to come back with more names. The new names suggested are the Orosco Family Park, Orosco Corner, Veterans Park, West End Park, Blue Butterfly Park, Esselen People’s Park. Other suggested names by Council were Sand Dues Park, Rip Tide Park, Sneaker Wave Park, Buckwheat Park and Smith’s Blue Butterfly Park.
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Council Member Sofer commented that Mr. Morgan suggested Wind, Sand, and Sun Park.
Council Member Hawthorne commented that Don’s Park would be a short and simple name.
Council Member Blackwelder suggested Butterfly Park. Council Member Hawthorne concurred that it was a nice name.
Mayor Carbone mentioned in response to the name that Esselen Peoples Park that the territory was formerly inhabited by the Ohlone Tribe, not the Esselen tribe.
Council Member Sofer like Buckwheat Park because it brings back fond images, and is also due to the buckwheat plant in the area.
Council Member Hawthorne added that Buckwheat was his favorite Little Rascal, and also liked Buckwheat Park.
6:42 P.M. The Mayor opened the floor for Public Comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for Public Comment.
City Manager Norgaard tallied the suggested names, that Buckwheat Park received the most suggestions, and it gives a sense of the location.
Mayor Carbone confirmed with the Council that it seems unanimous to name the Park Buckwheat.
Motion to approve the City Resolution naming the City Park Easement within the 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.
{Council Member Cruz returned to the virtual meeting}
9E. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City Council Member Sofer reported on her meeting with the TAMC Bike Committee where a presentation of the trail in Del Rey Oaks was given.
Council Member Cruz reported on her attendance at the TAMC Rail meeting and are thinking of signing a lease for the handrail carts or as a bicycle trail.
Mayor Carbone mentioned that her Mayor’s report will be provided at the next meeting.
9F. Upcoming Meetings/Events
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Mayor Carbone announced the League of California Cities Conference in September.
Council Member Sofer mentioned the housing RHNA numbers and the importance of the letter regarding that was sent regarding the RHNA numbers.
Mr. Pooler elaborated and clarified the submittal of Sand City’s appeal.
Mayor Carbone reported on the lack of water for projects in the area that also effects the lack of housing, and her meetings with individuals during the Leadership Summit regarding the lack of affordable housing and water.
AGENDA ITEM 10, CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Carbone mentioned that she and Council Member Cruz are in conflict with closed session item 10A(3).
6:57 P.M. Public Member Meli Hill apologized for stepping away during the Park Name item, that she added notes to the chat, and expressed her concern with the name Buckwheat. As much as she loves watching the ‘Little Rascals’, there may be some underlying racial concerns, and that some groups may be offended by the name.
City Manager Norgaard commented that she is not familiar with the television show and if the name is offensive, suggested that Council reconsider the resolution and or discuss.
City Attorney Adam Lindgren commented that a member of the Council may make the motion to reconsider that decision, make a motion to rescind that decision, and make a motion to discuss at the next meeting.
Council Member Hawthorne commented that the Buckwheat is referenced as a plant in the area, and that a reference to the Little Rascals was during a different time in the past. It should not offend to have the name Buckwheat Park, expressed his opinion on how it may or may not offend people, and that kids in this generation may not even know of the show.
City Attorney Lindgren commented that a motion can be made to reconsider the item.
Motion to reconsider the item was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Mayor Carbone. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Sofer, Carbone.
NOES: Council Members Hawthorne, Blackwelder. ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion failed.
Mayor Carbone commented that the previous motion and vote stands. 7:06 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
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7:06 p.m.
10A. City Council/ Successor Agency Board to adjourn to Closed Session regarding:
1) Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager Employees: Sand City Police Officers Association
2) Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency designated representative: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager Employees: Misc. Employees
{Council Members Cruz and Carbone recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500 feet of the subject property}-Agenda item 10A(3)} 3) Conference with Real Property Negotiator pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property: APN 011-133-009
Agency Negotiators: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager; Adam Lindgren, City Attorney
8:05 p.m.
10B. Re-adjourn to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with 54957.1 of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
The Council received updates and provided direction to legal counsel, and took no other reportable action.
AGENDA ITEM 11, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on June 21, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk
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