Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes 10.04.22 Regular Meeting
MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, October 4, 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
Councilmember Hawthorne
Councilmember Sofer
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
Connie Horca, City Clerk
Adam Lindgren, Interim City Attorney (virtual attendance) Chuck Pooler, City Planner
Police Chief, Brian Ferrante
AGENDA ITEM 2, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Hawthorne.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone reported that her Mayor’s Report was distributed via email, the topics of water and affordable housing were discussed at the MPCC Leadership Luncheon, the amount of $15,000 raised at the Shuman Heart House Fundraising event, and announced the Indigenous Peoples Day event will be held at the Art Park on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
City Manager Norgaard announced that the new temporary employee Megan Mock will be starting on October 11, 2022, and reported on the South of Tioga demolition, restriping of Ortiz Avenue, the rebid for the Calabrese Park project, and the receipt of a merit award to Sand City for the Vibrancy Plan that was awarded by the California Chapter of the American Planning Association.
AGENDA ITEM 5, COMMUNICATIONS
5:38 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.
5:39 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. There was no discussion of the September 20, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes 6B. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Monthly Financial Report, July 2022.
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 October 5, 2022 through November 4, 2022 pursuant to AB 361 and Ralph M. Brown Act Provisions
6D. There was no discussion of the City donation/contribution to the Salvation Army Thanksgiving Meals for $300.
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 7, CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
AGENDA ITEM 8, PRESENTATIONS
8A. Report and Update by Josh Stratton, External Affairs Manager of California American Water (10 minutes)
Josh Stratton, California American Water’s External Affairs Manager reported on the drought conditions, current water needs, the application for a desalination plant project, conditions of present water supply, and the need to draw water from different sources. He encouraged and promoted recycling, reported on the demand for 9,700 af of water, and is hopeful that the expansion of the Monterey 1 Water Supply project will provide adequate water. Mr. Stratton explained the slant well technology, announced the upcoming Coastal Commission Hearing on November 17th, and Cal-Am’s tiered rate structure that facilitates low to moderate income wage earners.
Mr. Stratton addressed questions from the Council regarding the proposed desalination plant project and the need to look into future water needs for the Peninsula.
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5:52 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Sand City resident Michael Morris commented on Pure Water Monterey’s ability to provide enough water and inquired on what would Cal-Am do if there was no need for a surplus of water.
Cal-Am Director of Operations Chris Cook responded to Mr. Morris’ inquiry and explained the two components of the supply and demand side for water, RHNA numbers, and community demand.
Mr. Morris expressed his appreciation for the update and clarification. 5:59 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Stratton and Mr. Cook for the presentation. 8B. Presentation by Laura Emmons, Emergency Services Planner of the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services on the Monterey County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 1) Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Laura Emmons, Emergency Services Planner of the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services reported on the 3rd update of the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan, timeline of review by Cal OES and FEMA, and noted that Annex K of the Hazard Mitigation Plan applies to Sand City. She also reported that updates were provided to address the community profile, processes, and actions.
In response to inquiries from the Council on whether the Hazard Mitigation Plan addressed ingress and egress along Highway 1, Ms. Emmons responded that it provides for other alternative routes, and is similar to a disaster plan. 6:10 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:11 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Ms. Emmons also provided information to the Council regarding the differences between the 2016 and 2022 plan.
Police Chief Ferrante added that the plan was updated to reflect relevant mitigation measures to address earthquakes and drought.
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Motion to approve the City Resolution adopting the 2022 Monterey County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 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 9, NEW BUSINESS
9A. Discussion of Administrative Draft of Parking Plan
City Planner Charles Pooler provided a PowerPoint of the Administrative Draft of the Parking Plan that depicted eight Chapters and several topical points that included hypothetical scenarios regarding moderate and high land use shifts in Chapter 3, parking opportunity locations within the City in Chapter 4, parking concepts and finance mechanisms contained in Chapter 5, parking management programs in Chapter 6, and revisions to parking regulations to include proposed modifications to the City municipal code. Mr. Pooler also explained AB 2097, a new law that prohibits public agencies from imposing minimum parking requirements for uses located within half a mile of public transit and how it would affect Sand City.
City Manager Norgaard provided insight on how AB 2097 may not apply to Sand City.
Interim City Attorney Lindgren explained components of the Bill related to State control of housing.
EMC President Michael Groves reported on his professional analysis of AB 2097, how it relates to public transportation at the shopping center, bus routes that would need to run in 15-minute intervals, and that it would require a rapid transit bus station.
The Council discussed the parking issues currently present within the City, suggested several locations that can possibly be used, permitted parking, and costs for adding additional parking.
City Manager Norgaard suggested that the City Engineer can provide a cost estimate and that can be included in the Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Pooler mentioned that it took the City of Monterey approximately 20 years to save and construct one of their parking garages.
7:06 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
Michael Groves, President of EMC Planning Group commented that garages are a huge undertaking, that parking companies will sign on a public-private partnership, and explained how the financing and lease agreements are traditionally acquired.
Council Member Hawthorne suggested the purchase of the Dr. Kay property for the purpose of constructing a parking garage.
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City Manager Norgaard thanked Mr. Groves, staff, and EMC for preparing the Parking Plan.
7:12 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
There was Council discussion regarding City streets that can be converted into additional parking, whether the TAMC right of way would provide feasible parking.
Council member Sofer thanked Mr. Pooler for the hard work and effort in putting together the presentation.
Mr. Pooler commended Michael Groves and his staff at EMC Planning Group.
Mayor Carbone praised everyone for their hard work.
9B. Comments by Council Member on Items of Interest to Sand City Council Member Hawthorne reported on his attendance at the TAMC meeting and that the bus line will not be going through Sand City.
Council Member Sofer mentioned the TAMC Bike meeting that will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., her attendance at the In-Home Social Services meeting, and new services that the library provides to people with disabilities.
Mayor Carbone announced that an email was sent to the Council for anyone who would be interested in serving on the League Policy Committee. 9C. Upcoming Meetings/Events
Mayor Carbone reminded the Council of the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Art Park.
AGENDA ITEM 10, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk