MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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 5:55 pm.
1. ROLLCALL
Present:
Staff:
Mayor Carbone
Vice Mayor Blackwelder
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Sofer
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
Associate City Attorney Anthony Amara
Planning Services, Michael Groves and Anastazia Aziz
Finance Manager Jennifer Pope
City Clerk Kerry Lindstrom
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sofer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, there was an unexpected announcement in the meeting.
Prior recipients of the Ruth Vreeland Public Official of the Year Award, Mary Adams, Bill Kampe, and Dr. Edward Ochoa surprised Mayor Carbone with an announcement that she has been chosen as the 2024 Ruth Vreeland Public Official of the Year and will be presented with an award on March 29, 2025, at the Monterey County Chamber of Commerce's Annual Awards Dinner.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone outlined the Mayor's Report, including the upcoming Monterey County Business Membership luncheon, her attendance at the Board of Supervisors swearing-in, and the Steven Ross Awards.
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard outlined her city manager's report, including the potential purchase of the R2, AB413 curb painting and communication with affected parties within the City. Recognized Finance Manager Jennifer Pope's work during the Finance audit. City Manager Vibeke Norgaard also noted that the City Engineer continues frequent communication with the City of Seaside to ensure the storm water outfall is clear. The City Manager reminded the Council of the AB1234 and CIP workshop, taking place on March 11, 2025.
City Attorney Adam Lindgren also noted the AB 1234 conflicts and ethics training he is 1 providing to the City and invited councilmembers and staff to submit questions and request additional coaching if desired.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment received.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Blackwelder and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Council voted 5-0 to approve the Consent Calendar.
5A. Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes for December 3, 2024 and December 17, 2024, and approved the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for January 28, 2025.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
7. PRESENTATION
7 A. Update on California Laws Enacted in 2024 Presentation: Anthony Amara, Associate City Attorney, Meyers-Nave
No public comment received.
Received Update on California Laws Enacted in 2024 Presentation from Anthony Amara, Associate City Attorney, Meyers-Nave
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 18, Zoning of the Municipal Code to Implement the City of Sand City 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element and Provisions of the West End Overlay District and Parking Plan No public comment received.
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Blackwelder and seconded Councilmember Sofer, Council waived reading of the ordinance in full and read by title only.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
RECUSED:
Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
None.
None.
Upon motion by Councilmembers Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, 2 Council held first reading of an ordinance amending Title 18, Zoning of the Municipal Code to Implement the City of Sand City 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element and Provisions of the West End Overlay District and Parking Plan.
Motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Carbone, Vice Mayor Blackwelder, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
RECUSED: None.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. Approve a Resolution Amending the Sand City, City Council Expenses Reimbursement Policy
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Council voted 5-0 to approve Resolution SC 25-06 amending the Sand City, City Council Expenses Reimbursement Policy.
98. Approve a Resolution Amending the Sand City Personnel Manual Chapter 5, Section 5.14, Travel and Expense Policy for Employees
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Council voted 5-0 to approve Resolution SC 25-07 amending the Sand City Personnel Manual Chapter 5, Section 5.14, Travel and Expense Policy for Employees.
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY Councilmember Sofer attended the Monterey Bay Business Council luncheon. Mayor Carbone attended the Chamber of Commerce Business luncheon.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:26 PM. 3