MINUTES
JOINT SAND CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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 Scudder
Vice Mayor Blackwelder
City Manager Vibeke Norgaard
City Attorney Adam Lindgren
City Planner Nick Mcllroy
Planning Services Brian Foucht
Engineering Services Leon Gomez
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 announced:
• There is no Mayor's Report at this meeting; one will be available at the next meeting. • Former Mayor Pendergrass passed away last Monday. Services will be held locally on April 18, 2026.
• Additionally, Mayor Carbone stated that they will be attending a legislative conference in Washington, D.C., from April 11 through April 14.
City Manager Norgaard announced:
• The City's new electric street sweeper has arrived. The Public Works Department is currently receiving training before the vehicle is placed into service. • The City Manager's Report was provided to the City Council and made available to the public.
• The City newsletter was distributed last week, and copies are available. • The City has applied for the Panetta Grant Community Project Funding for Phase 1 of the bike trail project.
• Comcast will be performing citywide fiber service upgrades at 20 locations throughout the City at the end of May. Temporary traffic control will be in place for a two-day period.
• John Kuehl is reducing his role as Building Inspector. Jessica Edwards of 4Leaf will assume Building Inspector duties, and Matt Maldonado will oversee Code Enforcement. Since 4Leaf assumed responsibility for code enforcement, the number of active cases has decreased from 52 to 38, with 38 currently under investigation.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
Public comment received from Brian Clark.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted 4-0-1 to approve the Consent Calendar. 5A. Approved the City Council Special Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes for December 16, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes for February 3, 2026, and Special Meeting Minutes for February 26, 2026.
5B. Approved Resolution SC 26-19 recognizing April 19 - 25, 2026, as Crime Victims' Rights Week.
SC. Approved Resolution SC 26-20 amending Resolution SC 26-03 authorizing the purchase of three (3) City vehicles.
5D. Approved Resolution SC 26-21 authorizing renewal of a Maintenance Service Agreement with Hope Rehabilitation Services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 5E. Accepted the City/Successor Agency Financial Report from February 2026.
6. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
7. PRESENTATION
7 A. Receive an Update on Current Efforts and Continued Partnership from Montage Health: Mike McDermott President and CEO of Montage Health Public comment received from Brian Clark.
No action taken. Council received an update on current efforts and continued partnership from Montage Health President and CEO Mike McDermott.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8A. Approve a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit CUP 26-004 to Allow an Automotive Repair Shop 351 Olympia Avenue (APN 011-254-009) Applicant:
William Hensley
Public comment received from William Hensley and Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, 2 Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, the Council voted 4-0-1 to approve Resolution No. SC 26-22 approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-004) to allow an automotive repair shop at 351 Olympia Avenue (APN 011-254-009), as amended, to revise Condition No. 21 to allow the applicant 244 days from final occupancy approval by the Building Official to construct a new concrete driveway within the public right-of-way along the site frontage, maintaining existing access along Olympia Avenue.
9. NEW BUSINESS
9A. First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Sand City Prohibiting Onshore Facilities that Support Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration and Development This item was continued to May 19, 2026.
9B. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for and Accept Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program Funding Public comment received from Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Councilmember Scudder and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted 4-0-1 to approve Resolution SC 26-23 authorizing the City Manager to apply for and accept Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program funding. 9C. Approve a Resolution Authorizing the Name Change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day and Authorizing the City Manager to Amend the Personnel Manual and Take any Other Actions to Implement No public comment received.
Upon motion by Councilmember Diaz and seconded by Councilmember Adams, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent, Council voted 4-0-1 to approve Resolution SC 26-24 authorizing the name change from Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Appreciation Day and authorizing the City Manager to amend the personnel manual and take any other actions to implement. 9D. Approve a Resolution Approving the FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, Directing Final Design, and Authorizing the City Manager to Proceed with Implementation, Including Issuance of Bid Documents Public comment received from Brian Clark.
Upon motion by Councilmember Adams and seconded by Councilmember Diaz, Vice Mayor Blackwelder absent,· Council voted 4-0-1 to approve Resolution SC 26-25 approving the FY 2025-26 Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project, directing final design, and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with implementation, including issuance of bid documents.
10. COMMENTS BY COUNCILMEMBERS ON ITEMS OF INTEREST TO SAND CITY 3 Councilmember Scudder announced that a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) flyer regarding free emergency preparedness training had been placed on the table for the public. CERT training is open to Sand City residents and will be held on May 30, June 6, and June 13, 2026, as well as October 10, 17, and 24, 2026. The Fire Department hopes to have 1 O to 15 Sand City residents participate in the CERT training program.
11. CLOSED SESSION
City Council/Successor Agency Board to adjourn to Close Session regarding:
No public comment received.
11 A. Conference with real property negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8. Property address: The former railroad right of way within the City of Seaside between Canyon Del Rey/218 and Contra Costa Avenue in Sand City; APN 011-301-028-000. City Negotiators: City Manager Vibeke Norgaard and City Attorney Adam Lindgren. Negotiating Parties: City of Seaside, City Manager City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that the Council supported the City Manager's continued negotiation of an agreement and easement with the City of Seaside regarding the former railroad right-of-way located within the City of Seaside between Canyon Del Rey Boulevard/Highway 218 and Contra Costa Avenue in Sand City (APN 011-301-028-000). He also reported that the Council supported continued work on an agreement with TAMC for the full rail and trail corridor through Sand City and the Seaside portion of th~ corridor. 11 B. Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) (six cases) City Attorney Adam Lindgren reported that the Council authorized the Mayor to enter into a settlement agreement with several car dealerships adjacent to the City.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned the meeting at 8:25 PM.
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