Council Closed Session

City Council City Council Agenda Tyller Williamson, Mayor Closed Session Meeting Kim Barber, Councilmember, District 1 Council Closed Session Gino Garcia, Councilmember Alan Haffa, Councilmember Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Ed Smith, Councilmember, District 2 Council Chamber, 4:00 PM 580 Pacific St. City Manager Monterey, California Hans Uslar HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING:  Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to cityclerk@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay). PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS: Refer to the open session agenda for information on procedures and time limits for speaking. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. Council can consider only matters covered in the agenda descriptions. Closed session items will be heard at the end of the afternoon session of the regular Council Meeting. 1. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1), Impasse Binding Arbitration Pursuant to Charter Section 5.4, Monterey Fire Fighters Association / International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3707 v. City of Monterey, State of California Public Employment Relations Board CSMCS Case No. ARB-22-0230 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):  1/16/2024 4:00:00 PM 1. City of Monterey v. Marianne McNicol (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV001205) 2. Jhonrico Carr v. City of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV003171) 3. Lynne Denley v. City of Monterey, et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000133) 4. Francisca Moralez v. City of Monterey et al. (United States District Court Northern District of California Case No. 22-CV-07540) 5. Richard Rosendale v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV000879) 6. Ronald Rogers v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV003206) 7. Jackson Sherry v. City of Monterey (United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose Division, Case No. 5:23-CV-03903-SVK) 8. Pacific Western Bank v. City and Stronghold Engineering, Inc. (San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2212212; Fourth District Court of Appeal Case No. E082907) 9. Stronghold Engineering, Inc. v. City of Monterey (Santa Clara County Superior Court Case No. 18CV329015; Sixth District Court of Appeal Case No. H050157; Supreme Court of California Case No. S283051) 10. Stronghold Engineering, Inc. v City of Monterey (Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR12103427; Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 2, Case No. E080304; Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division 1, Case No. D082763) 11. Cynthia Wills v. City of Monterey (United States District Court, Northern District of California, San Francisco Division Case No. 21-CV-01998 EMC) 12. Sichel Young v. City of Monterey, et al (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 22CV002243) 13. Marina Vargas Garcia v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 23CV002501) 14. Jeremiah Ruttschow v. City of Monterey (Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ17283108 and ADJ14918286) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) RECESS 5:30 p.m. Adjourn to City Council Meeting ADJOURNMENT Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Email: suggest@monterey.org Website: http://www.monterey.org INTERPRETATION: The Monterey City Council invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the City Council. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. 2  1/16/2024 4:00:00 PM ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@monterey.org or (831) 646-3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. 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