Council Regular Meeting

MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF MONTEREY Tuesday, April 21, 2020 4:00 PM 7:00 PM MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Councilmembers Present: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson Absent: None City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community Present: Development Director, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Finance Director, Parks and Recreation Director, Acting City Clerk, Human Resources Director, Property Manager, Dir. of Information Resources/City Clerk, Library Director, Traffic Engineer, Administrative Analyst (Housing), Assistant Finance Director, Capital Programs Coordinator, Deputy Human Resources Manager, Principal Planner, Fire Chief Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17, 2020, this meeting was conducted with telephonic/video participation only by all parties. ***Afternoon Session Agenda *** CALL TO ORDER Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira provided information to the public about how to participate by calling in to give public comment on the live web meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Roberson opened public comments. An unidentified woman asked if the Council has been involved in discussions with the State regarding when to open Monterey County, and stated that the COVID-19 case numbers in the County are very low. Esther Malkin said more testing is needed before the assumption can be made that the County has low COVID-19 numbers. An unidentified man asked if there is anything set up to offer online resources such as virtual meetings to help residents check-in and gather together during this time. CONSENT ITEMS City Manager Uslar and Public Works Director Wittry answered Councilmembers' questions on the Consent Items. Mayor Roberson opened public comments on the Consent Items. Nina Beety addressed Item 4, stating she is opposed to short term licenses being administratively approved. On a motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council approved the CONSENT ITEMS: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) Approval of Minutes 1. April 7, 2020 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved Resolutions 2. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the Implementation and Administration of a Local Transaction and Use Tax (Measure G) (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-046 C.S. 3. Identify the Rehabilitation of Franklin Street as the Project to be Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-047 C.S. 4. Authorize the City Manager to Administratively Approve Short-Term License Agreements for City-Owned Property (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-048 C.S. *** End of Consent Agenda *** PUBLIC HEARING 5. Adopt the 2020/2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds and Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Exempt from NEPA per 24 CFR Part 58 and from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301, Class1, 15306, Class 6 and 15326, Class 26) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-049 C.S. and directed staff to operate a $50,000 Mr. Fixit program for projects necessary to keep people in their homes City Manager Uslar clarified that terminology has changed from "rental assistance program" to "emergency housing payments" in line with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) terminology and auditing requirements. Community Development Director Cole gave the staff presentation and highlighted the change from the program as it had been presented in the Draft Action Plan: the addition of Emergency Housing Assistance, and suspension of the Mr. Fixit and and purchase and resale programs, due to the COVID-19 crisis. On question, City Manager Uslar said that partnering with the United Way could be feasible but the United Way has not operated this program before, while there are third party agencies that do this and have experience. He emphasized that if bookkeeping is not in order per HUD requirements, the City would be on the hook for reimbursement. He said he had reached out to cities on the Monterey Peninsula to discuss a regional program, and other cities are intrigued but currently have plans for using CDBG funds for small business economic development. He said that Council's decision at this meeting would not close the door on regional collaboration. On question, Community Development Director Cole explained the CDBG program's income that is based on past City Councils' investments. 2  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 Suggestions were made by Council to keep enough of a Mr. Fixit program going to keep people safely in their homes, and to consider a requirement that a landlord sign a statement saying they won't evict a tenant for a certain period of time. It was stated by Coucnil that there is a big need for legal and supportive services to assist with tenants needing help negotiating conflicts with landlords. Mayor Roberson opened public comments and the following individuals telephoned in to speak. Esther Malkin said that the emergency housing assistance should be maintained after the COVID-19 crisis ends, and spoke in favor of pooling funds regionally. Timothy Barrett lamented the loss of the Mr. Fixit program and expressed that the emergency housing assistance should be a long term program more central to the City. Greg Hanlon requested the City keep funding the Mr. Fixit program for low income people who want to stay in their homes. Barbara Meister, Monterey Bay Aquarium, spoke in support of the City's efforts to support renters and of the City's working together with community partners. Kellie Morgantini, Legal Services for Seniors, stated that her organization would be pleased to help with new projects. Katy Castagna, United Way Monterey County, expressed preference for using local providers to support the emergency housing assistance program, and said 2-1-1 can be a helpful front-end portal for directing people to resources as well as perhaps a pre-screening to make the process easier for applicants. Christy Hertsch expressed concern that the person who administers the Mr. Fixit program could not present on behalf of the program, and that the participants in the program may not have been able to call in to comment. Mayor Roberson closed public comments. On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20- 049 C.S. to Adopt the 2020/2024 Consolidated Plan and 2020/2021 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant Funds and Authorize Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and directed staff to operate a $50,000 Mr. Fixit program for projects that would be necessary to let people stay in their homes: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) 6. Adopt a Resolution as a Responsible Agency under CEQA for the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Project (FORTAG): 1) Determining the Final Environmental Impact Report as Certified by TAMC as Lead Agency to be Adequate; 2) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; and 3) Adopting Findings Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-050 C.S. Community Development Director Cole and Stefania Castillo, Transportation Agency Monterey County (TAMC), gave the presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. On a motion by Councilmember Albert, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council ______ed the Adopt a Resolution for the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway Project (FORTAG): 1) Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report; 2) Adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan; and 3) Adopting Findings: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) 3  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECESS The Council recessed at 5:47 p.m. *** Evening Session Agenda *** RECONVENE The Council reconvened at 7:01 p.m. Acting City Clerk Klein called the roll with Councilmember Albert absent. Councilmember Albert joined at 7:03 p.m. Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira shared the procedures for calling in to give public comment during the meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Roberson led the Pledge. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Commenters were not yet on the line but phoned in during Item 7, and general comments were included in that item's public comments period. PUBLIC APPEARANCE (EVE) 7. Financial Report on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts on City General Fund Fiscal Year 2019/2020 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received report Finance Director Lai gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Chris Whitman expressed optimism that tourism dollars will come back, and the Monterey Conference Center will see traffic. Esther Malkin shared her heartbreak over the grim projections and suggested the Council think about how to plan and diversify the area's industry. Barbara Meister, Monterey Bay Aquarium, clarified that the Aquarium is monitoring the State's plans for reopening. Bob Petty stated that the Monterey Public Library should be a priority. Kevin Dayton, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, said that the Chamber has a COVID-19 team actively working on economic recovery. An unidentified man expressed concern that the City was not doing enough to stop people from gathering on the recreational trail and beaches. Ray Meyers stated that a percentage of the City's rainy day fund may be needed for this emergency. Karen Brown asserted that it is the Finance Director's job to be cautious and conservative, and Council's job to be brave and bold, and encouraged the Council to fund the Library. Mari Lynch Dehmler echoed support for funding the Library. Christopher Chambers asked questions about debt owed for the construction of the Monterey Conference Center. Emily Ham, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP), urged the Council to think regionally about how to address the crisis. 4  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 Dayna Swanson, Monterey Conference Center (MCC) staff, shared successes and spoke on behalf of MCC staff who have worked to book conferences during the COVID-19 closure. Rob O'Keefe, Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau, spoke about collaboration and cooperation, and said that there is a tourism comeback plan. Ted asked for clarification about whether the MCC has future bookings and if that revenue is included in projections. Finance Director Lai addressed some questions raised by commenters. She said the degree to which the City takes advantage of the rainy day fund is a matter of leadership judgment. She said that the City may need to restructure the MCC debt. She said that the revenue shortfall projections do include MCC bookings through June 30 and the slide reflects bookings that the City has on schedule. It was requested by Council to receive a similar financial update at every Council meeting for the foreseeable future. It was noted that the City has numerous funds it can access to get the City through to an economic rebound. It was stated that even in a rebound, families and companies may still be suffering, and that tourism, recreation, and conferences are the kinds of expenditures that may not be made. It was stated that Californians will take short trips to visit Monterey. 8. Resolution to Amend the Position Control List by Reducing Positions as part of a Budget Reduction Plan and Appoint Negotiator to Meet and Confer on Identified Impacts or Other Concessions (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378(b)(5) and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Continued the matter to a special meeting on April 29, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.; Appointed Human Resources Director Hauck as negotiator; Directed negotiator to: meet and confer with labor groups, look at the City continuing to pay for health insurance for those affected, and review minimum library staffing needs City Manager Uslar clarified that the City's centers that are closed are closed only because of the pandemic. He said that when the State or the Monterey County Health Officer lifts those restrictions, the City's facilities will open again. He addressed City employees and expressed his knowledge and appreciation for their dedication and hard work. He stressed that the proposed measure would be temporary. Human Resources Director Hauck gave the staff presentation. The Council recessed at 9:12 p.m. and reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Ryan Heron, UPEC 792/GEM employee group, said that layoffs should be an action of last resort, and urged the City to use its rainy day fund and put employees to work in other ways during this time. Doug Holtzmann, Monterey Public Library Friends, spoke in favor of restoring Library programs and services as soon as possible. Michael Sovereign referred to Police and Fire overtime as a recoverable funding source. Marilyn Cruickshank, Monterey County Free Libraries, said that some employees have not been allowed to negotiate, and asked Council to consider community impact in addition to financial concerns. Kim Smith, Library Manager, said that the proposed remaining employees of the Library will not be enough to maintain basic services and support plans for reopening. Rick Heuer said that the reality is that the City needs to prepare for the cuts now and the economy will not spring back quickly, and this difficult decision is the prudent decision. Elizabeth Anderson asked for 5 City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 clarification about the impact on positions, and asked the Council to consider keeping a few more positions for library, museums, and recreation. Laura Pratt, General Employees of Monterey (GEM), spoke against the proposal, stated it is premature, and asserted that the emergency reserve should be utilized, executives should have pay reduced by 20%, and that the Council should retain the power to bring back positions. Brushira Crawford urged Council to vote no on the proposal, saying it is too soon and the Council must prioritize the people who make the City great. Sarah, Librarian at Monterey Public Library, spoke against the proposal, stating it will be unsustainable for the Library and cripple its ability to maintain necessary services during the Shelter in Place order. An unidentified man asked how the City would maintain funding from future MCC bookings without staff. Olga Maximoff, MCC staff, said that MCC is an economic driver and urged council to retain its staff. Esther Malkin said that the real cost savings would be made from executives' six-figure salaries. Staff addressed questions posed by public comments and the City Council. Human Resources Director Hauck said that public safety overtime is significantly reduced. City Manager Uslar said that the Governor has authorized deferred sales tax for small businesses up to $50,000. Finance Director Lai addressed questions about impacts on sales tax. City Manager Uslar said that the Conference Center General Manager is working on the reopening plan. He shared tactics used in the Great Recession of 2008/2009, but said that at that time, trends were predictable and there was never an 85% drop in hospitality. He said that $950,000 monthly will be saved by the layoffs. Human Resources Director Hauck said that the City Council is authorized to reduce positions by doing layoffs, with rights to reemploy as soon as possible, hopefully making it temporary. City Manager Uslar said that MCC is staffed through the end of May and if there continues to be a flow of bookings, the City will bring back the employees. On question, Human Resources Director Hauck provided greater detail about furloughs, and addressed the impact of potentially postponing layoffs until later in June. The Council discussed the matter. It was requested to receive information on how to forego their stipends. It was requested that staff provide updates to the public regarding the City's pursuit of COVID-19 related funding and grants. It was stated that the Council would desire to provide extended health insurance, even if it means using the City’s economic uncertainty fund. It was requested to review minimum library staffing. A retirement incentive was suggested. It was stated that the work that librarians and other employees provide to the community is essential. The fear was expressed that the reserve would be required to get the City through the next year or even two or three and that Council needs to plan for the worst. It was stated that the rainy day fund should be preserved until the last possible time. It was proposed to direct staff to negotiate with bargaining groups and bring back ideas that emerge from the conversations. It was proposed that the City should take a hard look at other measures to preserve the services that are used by the most vulnerable in the community. It was stated that the City should hire all laid off employees as soon as buildings open up. On the other hand, it was stated that when the City reopens facilities, not all customers may return in large numbers immediately, and everyone working again as soon as facilities reopen should not be a requirement. It was proposed to hold a special meeting in a week, which would give the negotiation team time to meet with labor unions and have a conversation about alternatives before layoffs. 6  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 On a motion by Councilmember Albert, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following roll call vote, the Council continued the matter to April 29, 2020 at 4 p.m.; appointed the Human Resources Director as negotiator; and directed her to: meet and confer with labor groups, look at the City continuing to pay for health insurance for those affected, and review minimum library staffing needs: 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 11:52 and reconvened at 12:00 a.m. 9. Adopt a Resolution to Appropriate Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Funds for Ordinary & Necessary Services in the General Fund, to De-Appropriate and Transfer $10,600,000 of Capital Improvement Program and NCIP Funding, and Approving $3,000,000 Transfer of Funds from FY20/21 NCIP funding and Suspend FY20/21 NCIP Capital Projects Planning (Article 18, Section 15269.c) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-051 C.S., approved by way of eight separate roll call votes of the Council, including separate votes in which each Councilmember recused himself on all NCIP projects located within 500-1000 feet of his respective property(s) Public Works Director Wittry gave the staff presentation. Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Kimbley Craig, Monterey County Business Council, expressed support for the staff recommendation. Rick Heuer expressed concerns about the process that led to the staff recommendation, and said that it would have been preferable if the Neighborhood and Community Program (NCIP) Committee could have been involved. He asked that the Councill will formalize the process for future project funding and stated that the NCIP Committee should have the first pass. Curt Tipton, Downtown NCIP repesentative, expressed concern about how projects will be refunded and echoed the wish that the City had involved the NCIP Committee. Kevin Dayton echoed interest in Item 10 being heard in this meeting. On question, City Manager Uslar clarified that specific projects (planting trees, a bike rack, Siister City park signage, artistic seating, turf, and dog amenities) are already under construction. On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the following NCIP projects involving property located within 500-1000 feet of Mayor Roberson’s property:  32n1901 – Pinehill Way/Mar Vista Dr. greenbelt path  30n0817 – Colton School storm water drainage improvement  NIP2019 – Mar Vista Drive radar speed sign  NIP2043 – Mar Vista traffic calming phase 1  NIP2042 – Dry Creek Rd. storm drain grate  33n1514 – Mar Vista/Soledad Dr. drainage/pedestrian improvements  30n936 – Wyndemere Lower Canyon drainage design AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson 7 City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberson On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the following NCIP projects involving property located within 500-1000 feet of Councilmember Smith’s property:  35n1820 – Pacific Street Sidewalk Phase 3  NIP2050 – Munras Corr. Traffic Signal Adaptive System  30n0719 – Mar Vista entrance medians  30n0934 – Soledad Drive entry median  37n1352 – Munras/Soledad freeway entrance signage AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Smith On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the following NCIP projects involving property located within 500-1000 feet of Councilmember Haffa’s property:  30n0719 – Mar Vista entrance medians  30n0934 – Soledad Drive entry median AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haffa On a motion by Councilmember Albert, seconded by Mayor Roberson, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the following NCIP projects involving property located within 500-1000 feet of Councilmember Williamson’s property:  32n1728 – Larkin Park swings installation  32n1733 – Larkin Park irrigation and turf renovation AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Williamson On a motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Mayor Roberson, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the following NCIP project involving property located within 500-1000 feet of Councilmember Albert’s property:  NIP2044 – Via Paraiso Park basketball court upgrade 8  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the remaining NCIP projects that did not pose a potential conflict: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) On a motion by Councilmember Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council appropriated the NCIP funds to the General Fund: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council de-appropriated funds associated with the CIP projects and appropriated them to the General Fund: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) 10. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager, Mayor and Vice Mayor to Develop and Implement the Monterey Local Economic Stimulus Plan (LESP) in Response to COVID-19 and Appropriate $500,000 of Tideland Fund and $500,000 of Parking Fund for LESP (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-052 C.S. and directed that the City’s partners in implementing the LESP program should update the Council regularly about its procedures and about the awards made by the program Finance Director Lai gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. Comments were made by Council asking for more information on the program, and regarding the urgency in getting the program up and running. Mayor Roberson opened public comments. Rick Heuer questioned whether the program would make a difference, citing large amounts needed, and wondered if the money would be better spent promoting the City to ensure tourists come back. it would be nice to know about the community foundation program. Frank Geisler, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, stressed the importance of maintaining a small business community that will support tourism 9  City Council Minutes April 21, 2020 industry when it returns. Kimbley Craig, citing a stall in funding for small businesses from the Small Business Administration, asked that the City Council support the proposed program. Laura Pratt, General Employees of Monterey (GEM), urged the Council to vote no while a layoff of employees is under consideration. Kevin Dayton and Monica, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the Council to adopt the program. It was stated by Council that the City needs businesses to succeed in order to generate revenue. It was also noted that the funding source is enterprise funds, not the general fund. On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Albert, and carried by the following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20- 052 C.S. to Authorize the City Manager, Mayor and Vice Mayor to Develop and Implement the Monterey Local Economic Stimulus Plan (LESP) in Response to COVID-19 and Appropriate $500,000 of Tideland Fund and $500,000 of Parking Fund for LESP, and directed that the City’s partners in implementing the LESP program should update the Council regularly about its procedures and about the awards made by the program: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None) COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTS TO AGENDIZE NEW MATTERS 11. Councilmember Williamson's Request to Agendize a Discussion About the City Rejoining as a Member of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Not heard due to the lateness of the hour COUNCIL COMMENTS Not heard due ot the lateness of the hour CITY MANAGER REPORTS Not heard due to the lateness of the hour ADJOURNMENT The Council adjourned at 1:00 a.m. on April 22, 2020. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Clementine Bonner Klein Clyde Roberson Acting City Clerk Mayor 10