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JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, November 15, 2022
5:30 PM
As allowed per Assembly Bill (AB361), this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
Vice Mayor Blackwelder called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 1, ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mary Ann Carbone {excused absence}
Council Member Blackwelder
Councilmember Cruz
Councilmember Hawthorne
Councilmember Sofer
Staff: Vibeke Norgaard, City Manager
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 Chief Brian Ferrante.
AGENDA ITEM 3, INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Reverend Robert Hellam.
AGENDA ITEM 4, ANNOUNCEMENT BY VICE MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY
MANAGER
City Manager Norgaard announced that the agenda will be re-organized due to conflicts of interest involving Council Member Cruz. Agenda items 10C and 10`D in new business will be heard prior to items 10A, 10B, and 10E. Ms. Norgaard provided an update on the Transactions and Use Tax Measure, and that her City Managers report contained additional information.
AGENDA ITEM 5, COMMUNICATIONS
5:39 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
5:39 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
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AGENDA ITEM 6, CONSENT CALENDAR
6A. There was no discussion of the November 1, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.
6B. There was no discussion of the City Resolution of the Sand City Joint Powers Financing Authority Confirming its Officers.
6C. There was no discussion of the City/Successor Agency Monthly Financial Report, September 2022.
6D. 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 November 16, 2022 through December 15, 2022.
6E. Discussion and Approval of the City Resolution recognizing the Transfer of Property and Associated Water Allocation of 3.689 acre-feet from Monterey Fish Company to Tringali Realty Company in accordance with Sand City Resolution 00-60. (This item was pulled for separate consideration).
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar items 6A-6D was made by Council Member Blackwelder, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Carbone.
AGENDA ITEM 7, CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR {Council Member Cruz recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500’ of the subject property}
Agenda item 6E: Discussion and Approval of the City Resolution recognizing the Transfer of Property and Associated Water Allocation of 3.689 acre-feet from Monterey Fish Company to Tringali Realty Company in accordance with Sand City Resolution 00-60.
City Planner Pooler provided an update and report regarding the transfer of property and water allocation from Monterey Fisch Company to Tringali Realty, the arrangement made with Monterey Fish Company who has made a title name change. The resolution recognizes the new registered owners of the property. A correction is needed to the third recital to include the APN number 011-125-0163 of the property.
Mr. Pooler responded to Council Member Hawthorne’s questions regarding the transfer of water and ownership rights.
5:47 P.M. Floor opened for Public comment.
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Public Member Patrick Casey confirmed that King Ventures did purchase the 20 acre-feet.
5:58 P.M. Floor closed to Public comment.
There was discussion regarding the water credits and maintaining it within Sand City.
Motion to approve the City Resolution as amended recognizing the Transfer of Property and Associated Water Allocation of 3.689 acre-feet from Monterey Fish Company to Tringali Realty Company in accordance with Sand City Resolution 00-60 was made by Council Member Hawthorne, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSTAIN:
Council Member Cruz. ABSENT: Council Member Carbone. Motion carried. {Council Member Cruz returned to the dais}
AGENDA ITEM 8, PRESENTATION
8A. Presentation by Sand City Chief of Police Brian Ferrante on Camera Options Available to Enhance Public Safety
Police Chief Brian Ferrante reported that this was a project the Public Safety Department was asked to investigate to assist with crime prevention, public safety, and traffic mitigation. He presented the advantages and disadvantages of (IP) Internet Protocol vs. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) cameras, several vendor costs for installation, communications, data storage, maintenance, and hardware/software, and concluded that Flock provided the most cost-effective services.
Chief Ferrante addressed questions regarding the functionality of the ALPR system, potential of systems being hacked and ability of the systems to have some form of security, mentioned the harsh environment that would erode camera’s overtime, and reported on the Flock system that would meet the city’s needs. He commented that the Flock systems comes highly recommended due to the features of the camera system as well as its maintenance and repair services.
6:23 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:23 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
AGENDA ITEM 9, PUBLIC HEARING
9A. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Authorizing the Adoption of the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding Program for the Submission of an Application to Receive PLHA Program Funds
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City Planner Pooler outlined the PLHA plan, and what it would do for Sand City if submitted and approved. The funds would be used to create affordable housing along with obtaining live-work facilities for artists.
6:27 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:27 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution authorizing the Adoption of the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funding Program for the Submission of an Application to Receive PLHA Program Funds was made by Council Member Cruz, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES:
Council Members Blackwelder, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Council Member Carbone. ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
AGENDA ITEM 10, NEW BUSINESS
10C. Consideration and Approval of Successor Agency RESOLUTION Authorizing the Successor Agency Director to Execute the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc.
City Manager Norgaard informed the Council that the current company that helps with successor agency grant submissions can no longer provide consulting services, and with assistance from the Interim City Attorney, RSG, Inc. was found to be the best replacement. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution. 6:31 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:31 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the Successor Agency Resolution authorizing the Successor Agency Director to Execute the Professional Services Agreement with RSG, Inc. was made by Council Member Hawthorne, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Agency Members Blackwelder, Cruz, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT: Agency Member Carbone. ABSTAIN: Motion carried.
10D. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Authorizing the Award of a Contract for the West Bay Street Coastal Access Repair Project in Sand City, California to Monterey Peninsula Engineering, Inc.
City Engineer Leon Gomez presented the staff report regarding the West Bay Street Coastal Access Repair Project. This project would include demolition of current structures, repaving, construction of benches, and other features. In ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes
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September 2022, bidding for this project was announced. Five bids were received.
On November 4th there was a bid opening and Monterey Peninsula Engineering won the bid at $261,894. City Manager Norgaard confirmed that there are sufficient funds in the budget for this project in light of projected budget surplus. 6:45 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:45 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution authorizing the Award of a Contract for the West Bay Street Coastal Access Repair Project in Sand City, California to Monterey Peninsula Engineering, Inc. 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 Carbone ABSTAIN: None. Motion carried.
6:49 P.M. Vice Mayor Blackwelder announced a break.
The Council meeting resumed at 6:51 p.m.
{Council Member Cruz recused from the meeting due to a possible conflict of interest by residing within 500’ of the subject property}
10A. Approval of City RESOLUTION Granting the City Manager Authorization to Execute a Water Assignment Agreement and Assign up to 16.044 acre-feet of Water from the Sand City Water Entitlement to DBO Development No. 30 for a Hotel fronting Morgan's Way (APNs 011-601-003, 004, 005, 006) City Planner Pooler outlined the layout of the proposed hotel in respect of the water allocation. The entire South of Tioga project has a water credit of 6.997 acre feet. The developer will be equally distributing this credit between the three projects. The rest of the water allocation will come from the approved resolution.
Interim City Attorney Lindgren explained that with the resolution, the water allocation would be able to come back to the City in the case the hotel does not get constructed.
6:58 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
6:58 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution granting the City Manager Authorization to Execute a Water Assignment Agreement and Assign up to 16.044 acre-feet of Water from the Sand City Water Entitlement to DBO Development No. 30 for a ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes
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Hotel fronting Morgan’s Way (APNs 011-601-003, 004, 005, 006) was made by Council Member Hawthorne, seconded by Council Member Sofer. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Carbone. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
10B. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Authorizing the Award of a Contract for the Calabrese Park Project to Granite Rock; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Approving Contingencies for Construction Change Orders and Construction Management and Inspection {This item continued from the November 1, 2022 Council meeting}
City Engineer Leon Gomez presented the staff report and provided the background synopsis of the Calabrese Park Project. In August 2022, the City received four bids for this project, all bids received were above the amount budgeted for the Project. All bids were rejected and the scope of the project was reduced. The reduced project was advertised in September 2022, with Granite Rock winning the bid at $726,265.
City Manager Norgaard mentioned that the total expected cost of the project will be approximately $818,837. Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution.
7:15 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
7:15 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution authorizing the Award of a Contract for the Calabrese Park Project to Granite Rock; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract and Approving Contingencies for Construction Change Orders and Construction Management and Inspection was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES:
Council Members Blackwelder, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None. ABSENT:
Council Member Carbone. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried. 10E. Consideration and Approval of City RESOLUTION Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Sand City and John T.
Calcagno and Teresa L. Calcagno Revocable Trust for the Purchase of Property located in the County of Monterey, City of Sand City (APN: 011- 133-009-000) {This item continued from the November 1, 2022 Council meeting}
City Manager Norgaard summarized that this past summer, the City Manager and City Attorney negotiated for an undeveloped parcel of land that is currently impacted with habitat. The purchase amount for the property is $2,000. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Joint Sand City Council and Successor Agency of the Redevelopment Agency Minutes
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Council Member Sofer inquired whether there was any other purpose for the land besides restoration. City Manager Norgaard responded that mitigation would have to take place before any type of building can occur.
7:16 P.M. Floor opened for Public Comment.
There were no comments from the Public in person, via writing or through telecommunications.
7:16 P.M. Floor closed to Public Comment.
Motion to approve the City Resolution approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Sand City and John T. Calcagno and Teresa L. Calcagno Revocable Trust for the Purchase of Property located in the County of Monterey, City of Sand City (APN: 011- 133-009-000) was made by Council Member Sofer, seconded by Council Member Hawthorne. Roll call Vote AYES: Council Members Blackwelder, Hawthorne, Sofer. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Carbone. ABSTAIN: Council Member Cruz. Motion carried.
10F. Comments by Council Members on Items of Interest to Sand City Council Member Sofer provided information regarding the Home Care Services and reported on a paid position, and interest list for people who would like to provide care.
Interim City Attorney announced the new law regarding remote meetings and changes to AB 361. He will also be providing additional information on the top ten new laws for 2023 and those applicable to Sand City.
10G. Upcoming Meetings/Events
City Manager Norgaard announced that December 2nd there will be a Holiday Tree Lighting. On December 9th is the Holiday party and Awards banquet.
AGENDA ITEM 11, ADJOURNMENT
There was consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. _______________________________
Connie Horca, City Clerk
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