Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · November 4, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala
Absent: None
City Staff City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Information Resources/City Clerk,
Present: Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Plans and Public Works,
Finance Director, Community Services Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief,
Acting Human Resources Director, Chief of Planning, Engineering, and
Environmental , Housing & Property Manager, Human Resources Analyst
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Della Sala called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Councilmember Sollecito, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by
the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda::
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Downey, Haffa, Selfridge, Sollecito, Della Sala
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Approval of Minutes
1. October 21, 2014 (Information Resources - 701-09)
Action: Approved
Ordinances
2. 1st Reading - Amend City Code Section 25-3.08 Pertaining to the Employment of Relatives
(Human Resources - 701-11)
Action: Passed Ordinance to print
3. 2nd Reading - Amend Chapter 28 of the Monterey City Code to Add Prevailing Wage
Requirements in Conformance with SB 7 (City Attorney - 807-01)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 3507
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4. 2nd Reading - Adopt Article 5, Sections 19-105 through 19-121 of Chapter 19 Relating to the
Licensing of Tobacco Retailers (City Manager - 701-11)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 3508
Resolutions
5. Authorize Application for California Wildlife Conservation Board Grant Funds for Restoration of
Wharf II Fishing Pier; Authorize City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement with CWCB (Public
Facilities - 904-18)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-192 C.S.
6. Appropriate Donation Funds in the Library Trust Fund (Library - 406-04)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-193 C.S.
7. Authorize the Appropriation of NIP Contingency for the Skateboard Park Renovation Project;
Reject all Bids for the Skateboard Park Renovation, Dennis the Menace Park (DTM)
Walkway/Access Improvements Phase II and DTM Park North Side Path ADA Upgrade
Projects; and Direct Staff to Separately Re-Bid the Skateboard Park Renovation Project
***NIP*** (Plans & Public Works - 701-13)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-194 C.S.
8. Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Lease with Monterey Beach Party, Inc.
for Property Located at 285 Figueroa Street (Plans & Public Works - 704-10)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 14-195 C.S.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comments on items not on the agenda. John
Narigi, Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, addressed comments by John Turner at the October
21st Council Meeting saying that he did not direct his employees to support a water project, and
the comment was a lie. Having no further requests to speak, Mayor Della Sala closed public
comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
LD offered kudos to Councilmember Haffa for leading the charge din making phone calls in
regard to Measure P. She said that she has been hearing complaints regarding a vacant lot on
Josselyn Canyon Road that is being used as a construction staging area. She said that it is
legal use, but she would like for staff to review the applicable ordinance to see if that can be
remedied. She said she is glad the election is almost over, and she said that she is
disappointed in the large amounts of money being spent and the use of PACs. She thanked
staff who met with Jim Cullem and David Stoltz regarding the MOU for ground water
replenishment. She thanked the Mayor and Vice Mayor for thiei volunteerism.
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NS reported on a meeting with the Turkish Community.
Mayor Della Sala expressed thanks to candidates for Mayor and Council seats, saying that they
will find gratification and their service will be gratifying.
NS congratulated the Work family for the groundbreaking yesterday for the burned out site on
Alvarado Street.
WATER UPDATE
Executive Director Cullemtn reported that the next significant event at CPUC is the release of
the MPWSP draft EIR on January 30, 2015. He said that the CPUC has issued an extension to
March 2015 the deadline for the Pollution Control Agency to finalize an agreement with the
agricultural community on source water for the groundwater replenishment project. Mr. Cullem
said that on November 12, the Coastal Commission will consider an appeal by CalAm of
Marina's rejection of the tesdt Slant well Coastal Development Permit and the Superior Court
will consider CalAm's request on November 7 to require CEMEX to allow access to the site. He
noted that the Coastal Commission meeting is very important to keep the project on schedule.
Mr. Cullem reported that a meeting with California State Water Resources Board staff is
scheduled on November 7th to discuss the process by which the deadline date for the CDO can
be extended. He said that the Water Authority TAC will conduct a site visit to Deep Water Desal
and the Peoples' Desal at Moss Landing on November 17, with a purpose to gain more
information on the status of the two projects.
On question from Councilmember Selfridge, Mr. Cullem explained the Superior Court case, and
the issues if the CDO extension is denied. Mayor Della Sala opened/closed pc.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager McCarthy reported that the City is beginning construction at Lagunna Grande
Park.
Mayor Della Sala opened the floor for public comment on the closed session item and had not
request to speak. He closed public comments, and Council adjourned to closed session at 4:23
p.m.
***Adjourn to Closed Session***
ADJOURNMENT
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to G.C. Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of case: Delgado vs. City of Monterey (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board). On a
unanimous roll call vote, the City Council gave confidential direction to their legal counsel.
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Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Bonnie Gawf Chuck Della Sala
Director of Information Resources / City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
City Council Agenda Chuck Della Sala, Mayor
Regular Meeting Libby Downey, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Monterey City Council Nancy Selfridge, Councilmember
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Frank Sollecito, Councilmember
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. City Manager
Council Chamber Michael McCarthy
Few Memorial Hall of Records
Monterey, California
***Afternoon Session Agenda***
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA consists of those items which are routine and for which a staff
recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or a Councilmember may request
that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
1. October 21, 2014 (Information Resources - 701-09)
Ordinances
ORDINANCES are "legislative acts" by the Council; are the most permanent and binding type of
Council action, and may be replaced only by a subsequent ordinance. An ordinance requires two
readings at separate Council meetings, is "passed to print" for legal advertisement when
introduced, and is "passed and adopted" when given final approval.
2. 1st Reading - Amend City Code Section 25-3.08 Pertaining to the Employment of
Relatives (Human Resources - 701-11)
3. 2nd Reading - Amend Chapter 28 of the Monterey City Code to Add Prevailing Wage
Requirements in Conformance with SB 7 (City Attorney - 807-01)
4. 2nd Reading - Adopt Article 5, Sections 19-105 through 19-121 of Chapter 19 Relating to
the Licensing of Tobacco Retailers (City Manager - 701-11)
Resolutions
RESOLUTIONS are passed to express the policy of the Council on certain items or programs, or
are passed to direct certain types of administrative action. A resolution may be changed by
adoption of a subsequent resolution. Resolutions only require one reading and are approved
when "passed and adopted."
5. Authorize Application for California Wildlife Conservation Board Grant Funds for
Restoration of Wharf II Fishing Pier; Authorize City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement
with CWCB (Public Facilities - 904-18)
6. Appropriate Donation Funds in the Library Trust Fund (Library - 406-04)
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
7. Authorize the Appropriation of NIP Contingency for the Skateboard Park Renovation
Project; Reject all Bids for the Skateboard Park Renovation, Dennis the Menace Park
(DTM) Walkway/Access Improvements Phase II and DTM Park North Side Path ADA
Upgrade Projects; and Direct Staff to Separately Re-Bid the Skateboard Park Renovation
Project ***NIP*** (Plans & Public Works - 701-13)
8. Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Amendment to the Lease with Monterey Beach Party,
Inc. for Property Located at 285 Figueroa Street (Plans & Public Works - 704-10)
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey City Council and which is not on the
agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the City Council may do
so by addressing the Council during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to:
City Clerk, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender
concerning the details. NOTE: Public Comments are taken during the afternoon session and
continued at the evening session. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at
either session, but not both.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief
report on his or her activities. In addition, Council may provide a referral to staff or other resources
for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting
concerning any City matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a
future agenda (G.C. 54954.2).
WATER UPDATE
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager may make a brief report on his activities or a brief announcement. He may also
ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and study sessions.
***Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda)***
ADJOURNMENT
Members of the public have the right to address the City Council on any item on the Agenda, before or
during its consideration [G.C. §54954.3(a)]. The Mayor will formally open the floor for public comment on
items such as "Public Appearance" and "Public Hearings." If you wish to speak to items in any other
categories, for example "Consent Agenda," please advise the City Clerk or the Mayor prior to the
Council's action on that item, and you will be recognized. Notification as much in advance as possible is
appreciated.
The City Council meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library or the City Clerk's Office.
Any writings or documents pertaining to an open session item provided to a majority of the City Council
less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be made available for public inspection at the front counter
at the City Clerk's Office, Room 6 at City Hall, Madison & Pacific Streets, Monterey, California 93940
during normal business hours.
Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of
written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
City Council Meetings are cable cast live and videotaped for replay on Monterey's Government Access
Channel 25 by Access Monterey Peninsula (AMP).
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Nov 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 6 Disabled Access Appeals Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 9:00 AM
Nov 6 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 11:00 AM
Nov 11 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Nov 11 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 17 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Nov 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 26 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 27 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Nov 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 28 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3935
See Council Chamber seating chart online.
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