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JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:30 PM As allowed by Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting was conducted in person and by teleconference.
Mayor Carbone called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
1. ROLLCALL
Present:
Absent:
Staff:
Mayor Carbone
Councilmember Adams
Councilmember Diaz
Councilmember Sofer
Vice Mayor Blackwelder
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
Planning Services Esme Wahl
Police Administrative Analyst Laura Morales
City Clerk Kerry Lindstrom
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Diaz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR, CITY ATTORNEY, AND CITY MANAGER Mayor Carbone outlined her Mayor's report for June and reminded Councilmembers to attend meetings for the boards on which they serve or notify an alternate to attend in their absence. Mayor Carbone also mentioned an upcoming Meals on Wheels event and information from PG&E regarding assistance with bill payment.
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard noted the completion of road striping on Tioga and Sand Dunes by Public Works and City Engineers and the hiring of the new City Planner, Nick Mcllroy, who will be starting August 11, 2025. City Manager Vibeke Norgaard also mentioned the South of Tioga project anticipated opening of January 13, 2026, advertising for the West End Celebration beginning July 22 with MST and the Monterey County Weekly, and an orientation meeting for prospective cannabis license applicants on July 17, 2025. City Manager Vibeke Norgaard reported that the Stormwater Improvement Project plan is 100% finished, and the City Engineer is working with a grant writer to obtain funding for construction.
City Attorney Adam Lindgren announced AB 130 and SB 131 were signed into law, streamlining CEQA efforts, and he anticipates receiving more information at the League of California Cities conference, as well as the Special Districts conference.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
No public comment received.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
ABSTAIN: None.
5A. Approved the City Council Special Meeting Minutes for March 11, 2025, and the Regular Meeting Minutes for June 3, 2025.
5B. Approved Resolution SC 25-37 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional service agreement with California Consulting at a cost not to exceed $55,000 to perform grant related services. ,
5C. Accepted the City/Successor Agency Financial Report from May. 5D. Accepted the City/Successor Agency Financial Report from June.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
7. PRESENTATION
None.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
BA. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Sand City Municipal Code, Title 17 - Subdivisions and Title 18 - Zoning to Implement Goals, Policies, and Programs Contained in the City of Sand City 2023-2031 Sixth Cycle Housing Element This item will be continued to August 19, 2025.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Sofer, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to continue Item 8A to the August 19, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
None.
2 9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. Approve a Resolution Approving the Proposal for Park Partnership Allowing the City to File a Proposal for an Operating Agreement with State Parks for the Sand City Coastal Trail.
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to approved Resolution SC 25-38 approving the proposal for park partnership allowing the City to file a proposal for an operating agreement with State Parks for the Sand City Coastal Trail.
Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
None.
98. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Take the Necessary Steps to Develop the Art Park Site (APNs 011-196-020-000; 011-196-015-000; 011-196- 014-000; and 011-196-023-000).
Public comment received from Brian Clark and Kim Scudder.
Upon motion by Mayor Carbone and seconded by Councilmember Sofer, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to approved Resolution SC 25-39 authorizing the City Manager to take the necessary steps to develop the Art Park site (APNs 011-196-020-000; 011-196-015-000; 011-196-014-000, and 011-196- 023-000).
Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
None.
9C. Approve the Solicitation of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Multiuse Bike Trail Final Design.
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Sofer and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to approve the solicitation of Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Multiuse Bike Trail final design. 3 Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
None.
9D. Approve a Resolution Approving the City's Fiscal Year2025-26 General Employees Salary Schedule and the City's 2024-2027 POA Salary Schedule.
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted to approve Resolution SC 25-40 approving the City's Fiscal. Year 2025-26 General Employees Salary Schedule and the City's 2024-2027 POA Salary Schedule.
Motion carried 4-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor Carbone, Councilmembers Adams, Diaz, and Sofer.
None.
Vice Mayor Blackwelder.
None.
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY Councilmember Sofer mentioned sitting on the board for In Home Support Services of Monterey County, and their need for additional board members. Mayor Carbone mentioned a California Coastal Beach clean-up happening on September 20, 2025.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Carbone adjourned the meeting at 6:47 PM.
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