MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 5:30 PM
As allowed by Assembly Bill AB2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference
Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Carbone
Vice Mayor Blackwelder
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Hawthorne, participated in the meeting, via teleconference, pursuant to the California Brown Act rules for "Just Cause" attendance, due to illness.
Staff:
Councilmember Sofer
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
Sergeant Dan Charlton
Interim City Attorney Adam Lindgren
City Clerk Kerry Lindstrom
Public Works Manager Mark Parker
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Sergeant Dan Charlton led the pledge of allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Reverend Hellam led the invocation.
4. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone announced she is organizing a volunteer clean up for the community garden. Mayor Carbone stated the lunch on June 2, 2023, celebrating Public Works Week, was well attended. Upcoming events, Chief Ferrante's retirement lunch on June 14, 2023, and Supervisor Wendy Root Askew will have a town hall meeting in Sand City Council Chamber on June 19, 2023, at 5:30pm.
Councilmember Hawthorne announced his participation in the meeting pursuant to the California Brown Act rules for "Just Cause" due to illness.
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard announced West Bay Platform Project is on hold due to the discovery of 2 snowy plover nests. Construction will continue in September and MPE has agreed to lock in their rate. Construction will start on Calabrese Park and completion is expected in August. Granite Rock will increase sweeping, cleaning in an effort to decrease the amount of debris carried out onto California Avenue. The budget will be brought to council on June 20, 2023. Jennifer Pope the new Finance Manage will start on June 19, 2023 and David Honda the new Chief of Police will start on July 1, 2023. League of 1 California Cities Conference will be on September 20-22, 2023. South of Tioga, PG & E has started their pole work and started work on the parklets on Morgan's Way. The Arts Committee chose Talking Walls as the curator for the 2023 we. Mural Festival and their contract will be brought to council on June 20, 2023.
5. COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Hawthorne, Council voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Diaz, Hawthorne, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
6A. Approved the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for May 30, 2023.
6B. Approved the Cancellation of the July 4, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
6C. Approved Resolution SC 23-24 authorizing an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between ReGen Monterey and its member agencies regarding assistance with compliance with California Senate Bill 1383.
6D. Approved Resolution SC 23-25 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.
7. CON SI DE RATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR No items were pulled.
8. PRESENTATION
BA. Council received West Bay Lift Station presentation from Tom Kouretas, Monterey One Water.
Public Comment received from Brian Clark.
88. Council received Central Coast Community Energy Annual Update by Sophia Schwirzke.
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
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2 9. PUBLIC HEARING
9A. Approve Conditional Use Permit CUP 23-001 to Facilitate Various Use of Commercial Space in the Existing Mix-Use Building 400 Ortiz Avenue This item was continued to the June 20, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Hawthorne, Council voted to Continue Item 9A to the June 20, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
10. NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Diaz, Hawthorne, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
1 0A. Approve a Resolution Adopting a Salary Schedule Amendment for Police Officers for the Fiscal Year 2022-2024
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard presented Item 1 0A to Council noting the Police Chief salary has been removed from the salary schedule and has become a Council negotiated position.
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Blackwelder and seconded by Councilmember Sofer, Council voted to approve Resolution SC 23-26 adopting a salary schedule amendment for Police Officers for the Fiscal Year 2022-2024.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Diaz, Hawthorne, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
1 OB. Approve a Resolution Approving a Service Agreement with EMC Planning Group, INC. for Professional Planning Services Within Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at a Cost Not to Exceed $197,000
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard, presented item 1 OB, EMC was contracted with the City after the retirement of the City Planner. EMC has broad expert 3 knowledge in planning services and the City Manager proposed not filling the City Planner position for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and continuing services with EMC.
Mayor Carbone noted a type on page 80 of the agenda packet, the payment amount stated $238,000 and should be corrected to $197,000.
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Councilmember Hawthorne and seconded by Councilmember Sofer, Council voted to approve Resolution SC 23-27 approving service agreement with EMC Planning Group, INC. for Professional Planning Services within Fiscal Year 2023-2024 at a cost not to exceed $197,000.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Diaz, Hawthorne, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
1 0C. Approve a Resolution Authori7ing the Renewal of a Maintenance Services Agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Public Works Manager Mark Parker presented item 1 0C, The City entered into agreement with Hope Services in 1998. The group from Hope Services assists the Public Works Department with litter and other tasks 5 days a week. The renewal increase is due to the minimum wage increase.
Councilmember Sofer stated it is fun to have the Hope Services group in the City, they are always courteous and excited, and they do a really good job.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Hawthorne, Council voted to approve Resolution SC 23-28 authorizing the renewal of a maintenance services agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Diaz, Hawthorne, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
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1 OD. Comments by Councilmembers on Items of Interest to Sand City Mayor Carbone and Councilmember Sofer attending the Monterey Business Council lunch on June 16, 2023, guest speaker Sheriff-Coroner Tina Nieto
11. CLOSED SESSION
11A. City Council/Successor Agency Board to adjourn to Closed Session Regarding:
Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54957 .6.
Negotiator: Adam Lindgren, Interim City Attorney. Employee: City Manager 11 B. Re-adjourn to Open Session to report any action taken at the conclusion of Closed Session in accordance with California Government Code §54957.1.
Interim City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported Council received updates from Labor Negotiator and provided direction.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:45pm.
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