Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · June 19, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Barrett, Haffa, Roberson
Absent: Councilmembers Albert, Smith
City Staff Interim Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Human Resources Director,
Present: Community Development Director, Public Works Director, Police Chief,
Interim Finance Director, Senior Advisor - Community Services, Acting City
Clerk, Deputy City Attorney, Park Operations Manager, Principal Engineer,
Housing and Community Development Manager, Principal Planner,
Associate Planner, Housing Administrative Analyst, General Services
Administrative Analyst
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. and noted that Councilmember Albert,
Councilmember Smith, and Interim City Manager Uslar were in Washington, DC for the Alliance
of Defense Communities National Summit.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Roberson led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City
Manager - 701-17)
Action: Presented proclamations
Mayor Roberson presented proclamations on behalf of Petty Officer First Class Gina Scott, and
to Petty Officer First Class Alexander Pototsky and Lance Corporal Cole Martin, who each
made brief comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Roberson opened public comments on matters not on the agenda. Rick Johnson, Old
Monterey Business Association, invited all to the July 4th parade downtown. He said that he
conveyed greetings on behalf of the City Council to the Defense Language Institute on
Memorial Day. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Roberson closed public comments
and invited all to the Monterey Pops! Independence Day concert on the Colton Hall lawn.
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CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barrett, Haffa, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Smith
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Approval of Minutes
2. June 5, 2018 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061) (City Clerk - 701-09)
Action: Approved (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
Award of Contracts
3. Award Construction Contract for Citywide ADA Ramps and Street Reconstruction, Phase 7
(Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15302, Class 2) ***Measure P*** (Plans & Public Works
- 704-06)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-100 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
Resolutions
4. Authorize City Manager to Enter Into a License Agreement with Eden Council for Hope and
Opportunity (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article
5 Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 201-09)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-101 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
5. Adopt Resolution Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to Levying Assessments
and Special Taxes (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Finance - 701-13)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-102 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
6. Authorize Payment in Excess of Contract Amount for On-Call Tree Maintenance Service (Not a
project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Plans & Public Works - 704-05)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-103 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
7. Ratify Emergency Procurement Procedures for Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance and
Replacement ***PMSA*** (NEPA Not a Project; Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 803-10)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-104 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
Other
8. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 290 Figueroa Street (The Wharf Marketplace);
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Wesley Van Camp
(Tanimura & Antle Value-Added, LLC); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Consent to
Assignment of Lease (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 206-03)
Action: Appointed negotiators (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
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9. Appoint Councilmember Albert as One-Time Alternate Representative to the Fort Ord Reuse
Authority and Councilmember Barrett as Second Alternate Representative to the Monterey Bay
Community Power JPA Policy and Operations Boards, and Amend the 2018 Appointments to
Outside Agencies Worksheet (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Information Resources - 701-04)
Action: Appointed alternates (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Levy Assessment to Fund the Cannery Row, New Monterey, and North Fremont Business
Improvement Districts (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 701-13)
Action: Adopted Resolutions No. 18-105 C.S., 18-106 C.S., and 18-107 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert,
Smith absent)
Mayor Roberson opened the floor for public comments, and receiving none, closed public
comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barrett, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolutions No. 18-105 C.S., 18-106 C.S., and 18-107
C.S. to Levy Assessment to Fund the Cannery Row, New Monterey, and North Fremont
Business Improvement Districts:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barrett, Haffa, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Smith
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
11. Adopt the FY 18/19 Neighborhood Improvement Program ***NIP*** (See report for project-
specific environmental determination) (Plans & Public Works - 808-02)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 18-108 C.S. (3-0-2; Albert, Smith absent)
Principal Engineer Krebs and Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Alternate
Spokesperson Ruccello answered Councilmembers' questions.
Mayor Roberson opened the floor for public comments, and receiving none, closed public
comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barrett, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 18-108 C.S. to Adopt the FY 18/19
Neighborhood Improvement Program:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barrett, Haffa, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Smith
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Haffa said that he met with Congressman Panetta and a group of housing and
renter rights advocates about the possibility of convening a regional housing forum. He said
that Monterey Bay Community Power’s residential program will begin in July, and provided
information to residents about the program. He said he would be in Ashland, Oregon for the
Shakespeare Festival and as a result will miss the North Fremont Bike and Pedestrian Access
and Safety Improvements Project groundbreaking event. He encouraged discussion of the
City’s Fort Ord property at a future study session and asked for a pedicab ordinance to be
brought forward to City Council soon.
Councilmember Barrett said that on July 7 there will be a celebration of Commodore Sloat’s
landing at Wharf 1.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Interim Assistant City Manager Gawf reminded City Council about a special meeting on June
27, and said that the July 3 City Council meeting will be cancelled due to the Independence
Day holiday. She invited all to the Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Department on July 4 and
said that the Cooper Molera Adobe will open to the public that day. She said that the
North Fremont Bike and Pedestrian Access and Safety Improvements Project groundbreaking
event will take place on June 26, as would a swearing-in of new Police Officers.
***Adjourn to Closed Session***
Mayor Roberson opened public comment on the closed session agenda, and receiving none,
closed public comments. The City Council adjourned to closed session at 4:40 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Interim City Manager Gawf announced the following:
cs1. Conference with Legal Counsel, Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) (One Case) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Attorney - 703-06)
Action: On a roll call vote, direction was given to legal counsel to initiate litigation,
and additional particulars will be disclosed upon inquiry after the action has been
formally commenced. (Government Code section 54957.1(a)(2)). (3-0-2; Albert,
Smith absent)
cs2. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(d)(1): Salvatore Balesteri and Balester, Inc. v. City (Monterey County Superior
Court Case No. 16CV02741) (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Attorney - 703-06)
Action: Received report; no action taken
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Clyde Roberson
Acting City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
City Council Agenda Clyde Roberson, Mayor
Regular Meeting Dan Albert, Councilmember
Timothy Barrett, Councilmember
Monterey City Council Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 Ed Smith, Councilmember
4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Interim City Manager
Few Memorial Hall of Records Hans Uslar
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
***Afternoon Session Agenda***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(City Manager - 701-17)
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.
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
2. June 5, 2018 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Clerk - 701-09)
Award of Contracts
Awarding of CONTRACTS for construction contracts.
3. Award Construction Contract for Citywide ADA Ramps and Street Reconstruction, Phase 7
(Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15302, Class 2) ***Measure P*** (Plans & Public
Works - 704-06)
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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."
4. Authorize City Manager to Enter Into a License Agreement with Eden Council for Hope
and Opportunity (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General
Rule Article 5 Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 201-09)
5. Adopt Resolution Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to Levying
Assessments and Special Taxes (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Finance - 701-13)
6. Authorize Payment in Excess of Contract Amount for On-Call Tree Maintenance Service
(Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 704-05)
7. Ratify Emergency Procurement Procedures for Fire Extinguisher Inspection, Maintenance
and Replacement ***PMSA*** (NEPA Not a Project; Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works -
803-10)
Other
8. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 290 Figueroa Street (The Wharf
Marketplace);
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Wesley Van
Camp (Tanimura & Antle Value-Added, LLC); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for
Consent to Assignment of Lease (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 206-03)
9. Appoint Councilmember Albert as One-Time Alternate Representative to the Fort Ord
Reuse Authority and Councilmember Barrett as Second Alternate Representative to the
Monterey Bay Community Power JPA Policy and Operations Boards, and Amend the 2018
Appointments to Outside Agencies Worksheet (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Information Resources -
701-04)
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARINGS are held to receive public comment on certain items pending Council action.
You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may
limit the time allocated to each speaker.
10. Levy Assessment to Fund the Cannery Row, New Monterey, and North Fremont Business
Improvement Districts (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Plans & Public Works - 701-13)
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on non-routine issues that might stimulate public
discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to offer
your comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may limit the time each speaker
is allocated.
11. Adopt the FY 18/19 Neighborhood Improvement Program ***NIP*** (See report for project-
specific environmental determination) (Plans & Public Works - 808-02)
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).
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)***
Any person or group desiring to make Public Comments on a Closed Session item
may do so by addressing the Council before they adjourn to Closed Session, or by
addressing a letter of explanation to: City Clerk, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
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.
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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.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Jun 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 21 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 25 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Pacific Biological Laboratories - 4:00
pm
Jun 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 27 Library Board Closed Session, Library Community Room - 4:30 PM
Jun 27 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:45 PM
Jul 3 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 12 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Jul 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jul 19 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 23 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3935
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