Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 16, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Councilmembers Albert, Haffa (arrived at 4:06 p.m.), Smith, Williamson,
Roberson
Absent: None
City Staff Administrative Analyst, City Manager, City Attorney, Interim Assistant City
Present: Manager, Acting City Clerk, Parks and Recreation Director, Community
Development Director, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Fire Chief,
Finance Director, Assistant Police Chief, Housing and Community
Development Manager, Museum & Cultural Arts Manager, Traffic Engineer,
Property Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, Parks Operations Manager,
Senior Administrative Analyst (Police), Principal Engineer, Housing Analyst,
Associate Planner
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Councilmember Haffa arrived at 4:06
p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Human Services 50th Anniversary Presentation (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Manager -
101-13)
Action: Received presentation
Robin McCrae, Community Human Services, presented a plaque of appreciation to the City,
gave a brief presentation on Community Human Services’ history and operations, and
answered Councilmembers’ questions. She invited all to a partner appreciation breakfast, and
to learn how to administer Narcan at an upcoming training.
2. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City
Manager - 701-17)
Action: Recognized award recipients
Mayor Roberson presented proclamations to Sergeant Matthew Lucenti and Lance Corporal
Devon Keith, who each made brief comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Roberson opened the floor for public comments on non-agendized matters. Renee
Leonard, citing a bus driver whom she said was attacked, said something needs to be done
about violence and drug and alcohol issues at the transit center. With no further requests to
speak, Mayor Roberson closed public comments.
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CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Roberson opened public comments on the Consent Agenda. Bob Evans, Museums and
Cultural Arts Commission, answered Council’s questions about Item 15, clarifying that the
applications will be received open-ended, but calls for sculptures and murals for the Monterey
250 celebration will have deadlines. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Roberson closed
public comments.
Museum & Cultural Arts Manager Copeland answered Council’s questions about Item 9,
clarifying that it is not a purchase. He stated that the collection was commissioned and is
already owned by the City, but it has since been in the storage of the directing archaeologist for
the project. He said that the funds would be used to repackage the collection using
contemporary methods and transport it to the City.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Williamson, and carried by
the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Items 11 and 12, and
amending the resolution for Item 9 to reflect the explanation received from Museum & Cultural
Arts Manager Copeland:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Approval of Minutes
3. March 27, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Clerk - 701-09)
Action: Approved
4. April 2, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Clerk - 701-09)
Action: Approved
Award of Contracts
5. Award Contracts for On-Call Tree Maintenance for City Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed
$1,000,000 Each to Tope’s Tree Service, Inc., and to West Coast Arborists, Inc. (Exempt from
CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15304, Class 4) (Public Works - 704-05)
Action: Adopted Resolutions No. 19-040 and 19-041 C.S.
6. Award Contracts for On-Call Tree Maintenance for Presidio of Monterey Municipal Services
Agency Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000 Each to Tope’s Tree Service, Inc.,
and to West Coast Arborists, Inc. ***PMSA*** (Excluded from NEPA per 32 CFR 651 Appendix
B Categorical Exclusion (g)(2)) (Public Works - 704-05)
Action: Adopted Resolutions No. 19-042 and 19-043 C.S.
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Resolutions
7. Approve a Supplemental Appropriation from the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP)
Contingency Account of $40,500 to the Glenwood/MPC Track Crosswalk Improvements Project
Account and $10,500 to the 200/201 Glenwood Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project
Account and Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $334,082 to The Don Chapin Co.,
Inc. for the Glenwood/MPC Track Crosswalk Improvements and 200/201 Glenwood
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project ***NIP*** (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per
Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) (Plans & Public Works - 704-06)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-044 C.S.
8. Amending Resolution 18-034 C.S. to Increase the 2018 YWCA Contracted Amount by
$2,222.04 and Enter into a new Agreement with the YWCA Monterey County to Accept Grant
Funding in the Amount of $22,142.04 for Domestic Violence Response Team Services in 2019
(Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Police - 105-10)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-045 C.S.
9. Authorize the Appropriation of Funds From the Artifacts Acquisition Museum Trust Fund in the
Amount of $800 to Acquire the Heritage in the Half-Shell Archaeological Collection (Not a
project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Community Services - 701-13)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-046 C.S., amended to reflect clarification made by
Museum & Cultural Arts Manager Copeland
10. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Letter of Commitment to Participate in the Monterey
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Fire - 601-01)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-047 C.S.
11. Authorize City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement to Provide Fire Services Between the City
of Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula Airport District (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Fire - 601-05)
Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 19-048 C.S.
City Manager Uslar gave a brief report and, together with Fire Chief Panholzer, answered
Councilmembers’ questions.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments, received none, and closed public comments.
On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-048 C.S. to Authorize City Manager
to Enter Into an Agreement to Provide Fire Services Between the City of Monterey and the
Monterey Peninsula Airport District:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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12. Authorize Application for, and Receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(Public Works - 409-02)
Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 19-049 C.S.
Housing and Community Development Manager Caraker gave a brief report and answered
Councilmembers’ questions.
The Council discussed the matter, noting that the Coastal Commission’s requirements for short-
term rentals in coastal zones may be ruled out by Monterey’s Visitor Accommodation Facility
(VAF) zones. It was stated that Monterey has very low home ownership and that pursuing
affordable ownership opportunities is a goal. The following was read aloud from the staff report:
“the City will examine other approaches to intensify existing lower density residential areas and
“missing model” typologies to encourage significantly more residential development (e.g.,
duplexes, triplexes) in lower density residential areas.” Citing concern, it was stated that a lot of
public comment and conversation would be needed to consider such a strong policy statement,
and wording like “explore” or “get community buy-in to analyze” might be better. Community
Development Director Cole agreed that finding the right fit for the community will be important.
It was observed by Council that owning a home is the only way to avoid rent increases, and that
having a portfolio of options and being aware of return on investment will be beneficial.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments, received none, and closed public comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-049 C.S. to Authorize Application
for, and Receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
13. Authorize Professional Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $359,289.00 with
G7ei, Inc. for the Preparation of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Public Works -
704-05)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-050 C.S.
Other
14. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Lou Lou's Griddle in the Middle, Municipal Wharf
No. 2; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties; Allecia
Garrett and Grace Davis; Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Amendment (Not
a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Public Works - 206-03)
Action: Appointed negotiators Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
15. Approve the Utility Box Art Program Recommended by the Museums and Cultural Arts
Commission (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061.) (Community Services - 308-04)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-051 C.S.
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16. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 595 Munras Avenue; Agency Negotiators:
Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Douglas Wiele (FHP Munras III, LLC);
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Assignment (Not a Project Under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Public Works -
206-03)
Action: Appointed negotiators Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
17. Receive Subcommittee Recommendation and Make Appointment to the Architectural Review
Committee (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378, and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061) (Information Resources - 701-06)
Action: Appointed Shannon Conner to Architectural Review Committee (ARC) for a term
expiring June 30, 2019
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC HEARING
18. Adopt the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds;
Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and, Receive
Report on the 2018 Monterey County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (Exempt from
NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class1, 15306, Class
6 and 15326, Class 26) (Public Works - 201-09)
Action: Received reports; Adopted Resolution No. 19-052 C.S.
Housing Analyst Leonard gave a presentation on the Annual Action Plan. Veronica Tam,
Veronica Tam & Associates, gave a short presentation about the Monterey County Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Housing.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Lynn Young, Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool,
thanked the Council and invited Councilmembers to the ribbon cutting once the pool decking is
installed. With no further requests to speak, Mayor Roberson closed public comments.
On a motion by Councilmember Albert, seconded by Councilmember Williamson, and carried
by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-052 C.S. to Adopt the
2019/2020 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds and Authorize
Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The Council recessed at 5:26 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Roberson led the Pledge.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Roberson opened the floor for continued public comments on non-agendized matters.
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Bruce Zanetta thanked Council for approving a special events grant to the NextGen Jazz
Festival, and spoke favorably about jazz and the festival. Lorna Moffat spoke against what she
said were illegal sales of wild horses and burros in Modoc, asserting that these animals make
positive impact on environment, and urged all to contact their representatives on the matter and
reduce consumption of meat on behalf of the environment. With no further requests to speak,
Mayor Roberson closed public comments.
PRESENTATIONS
19. Draft State Route 218 Corridor Study Presentation by TAMC (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Manager -
813-03)
Action: Received presentation
Rich Deal and Stefania Castillo, Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), gave a
brief presentation about recommended safety improvements for the Canyon Del Rey Corridor,
and answered Councilmembers’ questions. The Council made positive remarks about the
proposed enhancements to the Corridor.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Lorna Moffat said that the most dangerous
intersection for bicyclists is at Figueroa Street and Del Monte Boulevard, and cited an urgent
need for greater safety for bicyclists. Bruce Zanetta, Veloclub, spoke about the need for safer
bicycle connections between Fort Ord and the Peninsula. With no further requests to speak,
Mayor Roberson closed public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING
20. Open a Public Hearing to Receive Protests of Proposed Rates Effective May 1, 2019, for
Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection and Adopt a Resolution
Increasing Rates if a Majority Protest Does Not Exist (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Continued from April 2,
2019 (Public Works - 802-06)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 19-053 C.S.
City Manager Uslar gave the staff presentation, addressing questions that he said were asked
by the public during the public hearing on April 2, 2019 about the process by which Monterey
City Disposal Service (MCDS) gained the waste hauling contract, franchise fees, and why the
City doesn’t own its own waste hauling service.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments and asked any protesters to come forward with a
written protest. With no requests to speak and no further written protests presented, Mayor
Roberson closed the public hearing.
With 70 total written protests received, there was not a majority protest.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-053 C.S. Increasing Rates:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE
21. Provide Direction on Potential Citywide Bicycle Share, Electric Scooter Share, and Pedicab
Programs (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061) (Public Works - 701-18)
Action: Received presentation, Directed staff to pursue the possibility of pedicabs in the
City and restrict e-share scooters and e-share bicycles at this time
City Manager Uslar asked Council to consider the presentation and give clear direction about
which, if any, transportation options the City should pursue. Associate Planner Roveri gave the
staff presentation and, together with City Manager Uslar, asked Councilmembers’ questions.
Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Sean Marshall, Evie Ellington, and Katie Stevens,
Lime, answered Councilmembers’ questions and provided details about the company’s
operations and safety enhancements, wireless requirements, environmental impacts, access,
and local status, and spoke in favor of expanding Lime’s e-scooter business into Monterey.
Robert Cepella, bicycle mechanic, spoke in favor of e-bikes, which he said are an important
option for commuters, and said they shouldn’t create an enforcement burden for the Police
Department.
Bruce Zanetta cautioned against e-scooters, citing issues with the vendor in Marina, and said
that leaning toward people-powered modes would be better for the City, though taking cars off
the road would outweigh other negatives.
Frank and Michelle Knight, Adventures by the Sea, asked the Council to carefully analyze the
impacts of any considered programs and think about safety and existing congestion on the
Recreational Trail (Rec Trail), cited clutter concerns, and stated that bike share programs are
not a good fit and won’t make economic sense for the City.
Pete Wynn, recreational cyclist, and Marc Kelley, West Franklin Street, cited safety concerns
associated with motorized vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bicycles on the Rec Trail, and
asked Council to be cautious.
Nina Beety cited environmental, traffic, accessibility, liability, and safety concerns about e-bikes
and e-scooters, saying that the vehicles’ wireless emissions impinge on her ability to use the
right-of-way. Tammy Jennings said that the City of Monterey is not a good fit for the discussed
methods of transportation, citing safety and legal concerns.
Matthew McCluney, California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB), stated that the e-
scooters on campus are being used for commuting, and offered that CSUMB’s experience with
e-scooters could help provide answers for the City. Robert McKay said that his main concern is
safety on streets and the Rec Trail, and discussed high speeds and lack of use of bike lights.
With no further requests to speak, Mayor Roberson closed public comments.
The Council recessed at 8:54 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. They began a discussion
about the differences between, and positives and negatives of, the three vehicle types. A
comment was made in favor of trying all three in a limited and restricted way and seeing how it
goes, noting that the City is in control and these modes of transport would help to achieve goals
of the Monterey Multi Modal Plan, by getting people out of their cars.
Concerns were raised about e-scooters with regard to congestion and safety issues, the
business model, sidewalk clutter, and the number of rental share companies that could possibly
operate at once. Concerns were raised about the City’s ability to enforce restrictions for e-bikes
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and/or e-scooter share programs. It was stated that Monterey residents do not want e-scooters
in their community. It was observed that local companies are already renting e-bikes.
A comment was made in support of pedicabs, with observations that they would be driven by
professional drivers and could be limited in numbers and held accountable, with requirements
such as seatbelts and drivers’ licenses and possibly required trainings. It was suggested that
staff gather more information about pedicabs, information which could include suggesting areas
allowed and discouraged for pedicab operations, suggested hours of operation, details on how
they mix with traffic, whether or not to allow them on the Rec Trail, and how many pedicabs
could operate as compared with how many bike surreys are in use.
It was stated that the Rec Trail is at maximum capacity and is a lifestyle for many people It was
suggested that the City find a way to address congested areas of the trail and consider
widening it to allow separate paths for walkers and bikers, particularly between Fisherman’s
Wharf and the basketball courts, which was cited as a dangerous area. It was stated that
pedicabs may not create additional traffic on the Rec Trail.
It was stated that the shared rental programs are being tested in other communities, and that
the Council would need to see more proof from vendors and other cities about whether safety
and clutter issues can be addressed before they would consider such programs. It was stated
that a program with docking by bus stops for first and last trips, and prohibited use on the Rec
trail and other unsafe places, could be of interest in the future. The Council ended discussion.
On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council directed staff to pursue the possibility of pedicabs in the City,
and restrict e-share scooters and e-share bicycles at this time:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Adjourn to Ocean View Community Services District Meeting
The Council adjourned to the Ocean View Community Services District meeting.
OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - PUBLIC APPEARANCE
22. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Quarterly Report (Not a Project under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Attorney -
706-09)
Action: Received report
The Board of Directors received the report, and adjourned to the City Council meeting.
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Albert reported on a recent Monterey Conference Center Advisory Committee
meeting, shared successes and positive economic impacts of the Conference Center, and
thanked the hotels for helping with funding the renovation. He thanked the City and the Council
for committing to youth by supporting the NextGen jazz festival.
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Councilmember Haffa shared highlights from volunteering with Kiwanis at the Sea Otter
Classic. He reported on the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA) South Boundary Road
improvement, which he said includes infrastructure that the City will need when the time comes
to develop its property. He provided an update on a lawsuit which he said was recently
resolved in FORA’s favor, and on pending legislation introduced by Senator Monning that would
extend a limited FORA for two years, with membership limited to the five land-use jurisdictions.
Councilmember Williamson gave an update on the Monterey Regional Housing Coalition, which
he said identified opportunities on which the region can collaborate, and said he will keep
Council informed about the group’s progress.
Councilmember Smith reported on the recent Monterey Police awards event, and said that
Cannery Row Rotary would hold a fundraiser on May 5 to benefit the Monterey County Free
Library Foundation. He said he attended the Monterey County Hospitality quarterly luncheon,
the Panetta Lecture Series, and a victims recognition event sponsored by the District Attorney’s
office. He announced that the U.S. Open will have attendance in excess of 100,000. He
provided brief updates about recent meetings of the Association of Monterey Bay Governments
(AMBAG) and Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), and reported on the status
of a planned rail station in Salinas at Market Street.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar reminded Council that Wednesday, April 24, will be a joint study session
with the Library Board. He reported that Osio Cinema hosted a movie night playing the film
“The Public” with revenues donated to Pacific Grove and Monterey libraries. He promoted the
upcoming egg hunt on April 20. He said that a successful evacuation exercise was conducted
at the Presidio on April 13. He invited all to help plant trees at Laguna Grande Park’s Arbor
Day event on April 27. He said that a press conference would be held on April 24 to introduce
a new Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Team.
***Adjourn to Closed Session***
Mayor Roberson opened public comments on the closed session, received none, and closed
public comments.
The Council adjourned to closed session at 9:46 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
Acting City Clerk Klein announced the following:
cs1. Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Allyson Hauck and Gina Russo; General Employees of Monterey
(GEM), Management Employees' Association (MEA), Police Lieutenants' Management
Association (PLMA), Monterey Fire Chief Officers' Association (MFCOA), Monterey
Police Association (MPA), Monterey Fire Fighters' Association (MFFA) Monterey
Executive Management Employees' Association (MEMEA) (Not a Project Under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(Human Resources - 507-01)
Action: Not heard
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cs2. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: Lou Lou's Griddle in the Middle, Municipal Wharf No. 2
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
Negotiating Parties: Allecia Garrett and Grace Davis
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Amendment (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(Public Works - 206-03)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, the Council gave confidential direction to its
property negotiators
cs3. Closed Session Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
Property: 595 Munras Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete
Negotiating Parties: Douglas Wiele (FHP Munras III, LLC)
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Assignment (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(Public Works - 206-03)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, the Council gave confidential direction to its
property negotiators
cs4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to
Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2). Facts and
Circumstances – One Case - Cannery Row Company re: Property
Boundary/Ownership of Bruce Ariss Way, Monterey, California (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(City Attorney - 703-06)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, the Council gave confidential direction to its
legal counsel
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
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
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Monterey City Council Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. City Manager
Few Memorial Hall of Records 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hans Uslar
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
***Afternoon Session Agenda***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Human Services 50th Anniversary Presentation (Not a Project Under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City
Manager - 101-13)
2. Recognition of Defense Language Institute Quarterly Joint Service Awards (Not a Project
Under CEQA per 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
3. March 27, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Clerk - 701-09)
4. April 2, 2019 (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.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
5. Award Contracts for On-Call Tree Maintenance for City Projects in an Amount Not to
Exceed $1,000,000 Each to Tope’s Tree Service, Inc., and to West Coast Arborists, Inc.
(Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15304, Class 4) (Public Works -
704-05)
6. Award Contracts for On-Call Tree Maintenance for Presidio of Monterey Municipal
Services Agency Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000 Each to Tope’s Tree
Service, Inc., and to West Coast Arborists, Inc. ***PMSA*** (Excluded from NEPA per 32
CFR 651 Appendix B Categorical Exclusion (g)(2)) (Public Works - 704-05)
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."
7. Approve a Supplemental Appropriation from the Neighborhood Improvement Program
(NIP) Contingency Account of $40,500 to the Glenwood/MPC Track Crosswalk
Improvements Project Account and $10,500 to the 200/201 Glenwood Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon Project Account and Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of
$334,082 to The Don Chapin Co., Inc. for the Glenwood/MPC Track Crosswalk
Improvements and 200/201 Glenwood Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Project
***NIP*** (Exempt from CEQA Requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
(Plans & Public Works - 704-06)
8. Amending Resolution 18-034 C.S. to Increase the 2018 YWCA Contracted Amount by
$2,222.04 and Enter into a new Agreement with the YWCA Monterey County to Accept
Grant Funding in the Amount of $22,142.04 for Domestic Violence Response Team
Services in 2019 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Police - 105-10)
9. Authorize the Appropriation of Funds From the Artifacts Acquisition Museum Trust Fund in
the Amount of $800 to Acquire the Heritage in the Half-Shell Archaeological Collection
(Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061) (Community Services - 701-13)
10. Authorize City Manager to Execute a Letter of Commitment to Participate in the Monterey
County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Fire - 601-01)
11. Authorize City Manager to Enter Into an Agreement to Provide Fire Services Between the
City of Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula Airport District (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Fire - 601-05)
12. Authorize Application for, and Receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants Program Funds (Not a
Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Public Works - 409-02)
13. Authorize Professional Services Agreement in an Amount Not to Exceed $359,289.00 with
G7ei, Inc. for the Preparation of the Sanitary Sewer Master Plan (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Public
Works - 704-05)
Other
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14. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: Lou Lou's Griddle in the Middle, Municipal
Wharf No. 2; Agency Negotiators: Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties;
Allecia Garrett and Grace Davis; Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease
Amendment (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Public Works - 206-03)
15. Approve the Utility Box Art Program Recommended by the Museums and Cultural Arts
Commission (Not a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061.) (Community Services - 308-04)
16. Appoint Agency Negotiators for Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8; Property: 595 Munras Avenue; Agency Negotiators:
Kimberly Cole and Janna Aldrete; Negotiating Parties: Douglas Wiele (FHP Munras III,
LLC); Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions for Lease Assignment (Not a Project
Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) (Public Works - 206-03)
17. Receive Subcommittee Recommendation and Make Appointment to the Architectural
Review Committee (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378, and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Information Resources - 701-06)
***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.
18. Adopt the 2019/2020 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds;
Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and,
Receive Report on the 2018 Monterey County Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
(Exempt from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301,
Class1, 15306, Class 6 and 15326, Class 26) (Public Works - 201-09)
***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.
Council will adjourn to closed session no later than 5:00 p.m.
RECESS 5:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
***Evening Session Agenda***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.*
* No discussion of a new item will be started after 10:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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CONTINUED 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
PRESENTATIONS
19. Draft State Route 218 Corridor Study Presentation by TAMC (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (City Manager
- 813-03)
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.
20. Open a Public Hearing to Receive Protests of Proposed Rates Effective May 1, 2019, for
Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection and Adopt a
Resolution Increasing Rates if a Majority Protest Does Not Exist (Not a project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) --
Continued from April 2, 2019 (Public Works - 802-06)
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.
21. Provide Direction on Potential Citywide Bicycle Share, Electric Scooter Share, and
Pedicab Programs (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) (Public Works - 701-18)
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 Ocean View Community Services District Meeting
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OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT - PUBLIC APPEARANCE
This is a separate legal body of the City that oversees the operations of the Ocean View
Community Services District desalinization plant. 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 Chair.
The District may limit the time each speaker is allocated.
22. Receive Ocean View Community Services District Quarterly Report (Not a Project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
(City Attorney - 706-09)
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
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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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 (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. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use
the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Apr 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, City Hall - Dutra Street
Parking Lot - 2:00 PM
Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Hilltop Park Center - 6:30 PM
Apr 22 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 23 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 24 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Apr 24 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Orca Conference Room -
5:00 PM
Apr 24 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 2 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Scholze Park Center - 6:30
PM
May 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 8 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM
May 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
May 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
May 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3935
See Council Chamber seating chart online.
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