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MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, August 16, 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 (excused absence)
Councilmember Hawthorne
Councilmember Sofer
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Connie Horca, City Clerk
Adam Lindgren, Interim City Attorney (virtual attendance) Chuck Pooler, City Planner (virtual attendance)
Police Chief, Brian Ferrante
AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Ferrante.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone reported on a Presentation of the 21 Elements regarding an initiative for housing and possible assessment charge, and the legalities of signing a letter.
Interim City Attorney Lindgren summarized the Brown Act, adding items to the agenda, and whether this is a standing item. City Manager Norgaard suggested that the Mayor send the letter to Mr. Lindgren for review.
City Manager Norgaard reported on the highlights of her City manager’s report such as the recording of the final map for the South of Tioga project, the recordation of the conservation easement and the organization that will be the endowment holder, status of the last building that needs to be demolished, and Shake Avenue acceptance and dedication. She also provided an update on the bad news regarding the Arts Council lease, mural festival, AMBAG meeting on the _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 08.16.22 Regular Meeting
RHNA allocation, public bid for the Calabrese Park construction, and records request for the Wilson property.
City Manager Norgaard also responded to Council Member Blackwelder’s inquiry regarding the status of the construction of the Art Park gate.
Interim City Attorney Lindgren reported out on the closed session meeting that the Successor Agency received an update from, and provided direction to its litigation counsel, and on his planned attendance at the upcoming League of California Cities conference.
AGENDA ITEM 5, COMMUNICATIONS
5:50 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
5:50 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. There was no discussion of the Council Meeting Minutes for the July 5, 2022 Regular Meeting, and July 19, 2022 Regular Meeting.
6B. There was no discussion of the City Resolution Authorizing the Extension of Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and Boards, Commission, and Committees for the Period of August 17, 2022 through September 15, 2022 pursuant to AB 361 and Ralph M. Brown Act Provisions.
6C. There was no discussion of the City Resolution Granting the City Manager Authorization to Execute a Water Assignment Agreement and Assign up to 0.193 acre-feet of Water from the Sand City Water Entitlement to Thomas H. George Jr. for Tenant Improvements to an Existing Commercial Building at 783 Redwood Avenue (APN 011-193-019).
6D. There was no discussion of the City Donation/Contribution to the Monterey County Fair for $500.
6E. There was no discussion of the City Resolution Confirming Members of the Sand City Arts Committee and New Appointment of Michelle Djokic.
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, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Cruz.
ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM 7, CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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AGENDA ITEM 8, PUBLIC HEARING
8A. Consideration of SECOND READING and ADOPTION of Ordinance of the City of Sand City Amending Title 5 of the Sand City Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 20 "Standards, Procedures, and Fees for Short Term Rentals of Properties in Sand City"
City Manager Norgaard presented the second reading of the Ordinance amending Title 5 of the Sand City Municipal Code that was presented to the Council at the August 2, 2022 Council meeting.
Mr. Lindgren requested the Council waive the full reading and adopt for seconding reading.
Mayor Carbone thanked staff for the staff report.
5:53 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
5:53 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to waive reading in full, and adopt for second reading, by title only, the Ordinance of the City of Sand City Amending Title 5 of the Sand City Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 20 "Standards, Procedures, and Fees for Short Term Rentals of Properties in Sand City" was made by Council Member Hawthorne seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Cruz. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM 9, NEW BUSINESS
9A. Consideration of City RESOLUTION Establishing a Short-Term Rental Permit Cap and Adopting a Short-Term Rental Permit Application Fee and Inspection Fee and a Short-Term Rental Renewal Fee and Rescinding Prior Resolution SC 22-58, 2022
City Manager Norgaard reported that this resolution is the same resolution previously adopted. The resolution sets the cap, with the fees calculated at a cost for the City to process the application, and also expressed her apologies to the Council that it had to come back a second time.
5:59 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
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5:59 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution establishing a Short-Term Rental Permit Cap and Adopting a Short-Term Rental Permit Application Fee and Inspection Fee and a Short-Term Rental Renewal Fee and Rescinding Prior Resolution SC 22-58, 2022 was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Cruz. ABSTAIN:
None. Motion carried.
9B. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Approving a Special Permit for a Bicycle Criterium Race to be held on September 11, 2022 within the City of Sand City
City Manager Norgaard reported that this item was a presentation and considered by the Council in February, 2022. Mr. Tom McCullough proposed the idea of holding a Bike Criterium in Sand City and the Council approved to have the date set as September 11, 2022. Staff prepared the permit and application with a resolution to approve the permit, and the applicant requested that the Council waive the $500 application fee given his patience with the process.
Council Member Blackwelder commented that this would be a great event for the City, that Sand City is a pioneer of cultural evolution.
Council Member Hawthorne mentioned that this can be a positive thing for the City along with concerts, the West End Celebration and mural festival.
Council Member Sofer added that it was fascinating to see the cyclist practice along her street.
6:03 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
The applicant, Mr. McCullough provided postcard flyers for the event, reported that this will be the Northern District State Championships to include various ages, racing begins at 7:00 a.m., with a D.J present, a colorguard and national anthem, a bagpiper, and provided details on the logistics of the event to include parking, set-up, race start times, and sponsorships of various organizations. 6:10 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
There was consensus of the Council to waive the application fee.
Motion to approve the City Resolution approving a Special Permit for a Bicycle Criterium Race to be held on September 11, 2022 within the City of Sand City was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 08.16.22 Regular Meeting
call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Carbone, Hawthorne, Sofer.
NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Cruz. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried. 9C. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City There was discussion whether the September 6, 2022 Council meeting can be cancelled at this meeting due to the League of California Cities Conference. City Attorney Lindgren provided legal counsel that something can be added to the agenda if it meets the criteria of an urgency item. Staff was provided direction. 9D. Upcoming Meetings/Events
There were no upcoming meetings or events reported.
AGENDA ITEM 10, CLOSED SESSION
6:26 p.m. The Mayor opened the floor for public comment, and seeing none, closed the floor for public comment.
The Mayor excused the public to adjourn to Closed Session. 6:27 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
6:48 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, 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 6:69 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on September 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk