Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · November 3, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
4:00 PM 6:00 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, City Clerk, Human Resources
Director, Library Director, Senior Associate Planner, Associate Planner,
Fire Chief, Administrative Assistant
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 4:00 p.m. City Clerk Klein explained to the
public how to participate in the meeting and provide public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment was received for non-agendized matters.
CONSENT ITEMS
No public comment was received on the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Minutes
1. October 20, 2020 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Award of Construction Contracts
2. Award Construction Contract in the Amount of $651,651.00 to The Don Chapin
Company, Inc. and Authorize an Appropriation of $66,330.76 in Grant Funds for
Franklin Street Storm Drain Repair Project (34c0606) (Exempt from CEQA Article
19, Section 15303)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-159 C.S.
. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $927,900 to Avila Brothers, Inc. for
the Waterfront Resources Recovery Facility Project (30c1513) (Exempt from CEQA
requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) ***CIP*** -- Continued from
October 20, 2020
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-160 C.S.
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Ordinances
4. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding Article 17 to Chapter 25 of the
City Code to Ratify Reserve Peace Officer Program and Authorize “Designated”
Level I Reserve Peace Officers at the Monterey Police Department and Adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Side Letter with the Monterey
Police Association Regarding the Program (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Passed Ordinance to Print, adopted Resolution 20-161 C.S.
Resolutions
5. Amend Resolution 18-194 Awarding a Construction Contract to Bishop Inc. for the
Presidio of Monterey Various Buildings Roof Replacement Package 1 Project by
Increasing the Construction Contingency Amount from $263,291.50 to $371,466.50
***PMSA*** (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR; Not a Project under
CEQA per Pub. Resource Code, § 21080)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 20-162 C.S.
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 approved the Consent
Items.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
6. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Rezone 946 W. Franklin Street from
R-1-6 to R-1-6-H-2 as a City Historic Resource and Authorize a Mills Act Contract
(Property Tax Savings Program for Historic Structures) (Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
Action: Passed Ordinance to Print, adopted Resolution 20-163 C.S. (4-0-1,
Councilmember Williamson Recused)
Senior Associate Planner Fernanda Roveri presented the Agenda Report and answered
Councilmembers’ questions.
No public comment was received on this item.
Councilmember Williamson recused himself from this item, due to living within 500 feet of
the subject site.
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 passed to print the first
reading of the Ordinance to Rezone 946 W. Franklin Street from PC-D-ES to PC-D-ES-H2
as a City Historic Resource and Adopted Resolution No. 20-163 C.S to Authorize a Mills Act
Contract (Property Tax Savings Program For Historic Structures).
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
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ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Williamson
7. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Rezone 491 Webster Street from PC-
D-ES to PC-D-ES-H2 as a City Historic Resource and Authorize a Mills Act
Contract (Property Tax Savings Program for Historic Structures) (Exempt from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
Action: Passed Ordinance to Print, adopted Resolution 20-164 C.S.
Associate Planner Christy Sabdo presented the Agenda Report and answered
Councilmembers’ questions.
Property owner Greg Beardsley gave a brief overview of the property and his commitment
to rehabilitating it.
No further public comment was received on this item.
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 passed to print the
first reading of the Ordinance to Rezone 491 Webster Street from PC-D-ES to PC-D-ES-
H2 as a City Historic Resource and Adopted Resolution No. 20-164 C.S to Authorize a
Mills Act Contract (Property Tax Savings Program For Historic Structures).
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
REQUESTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TO AGENDIZE NEW MATTERS
8. Councilmember Williamson’s Request to Agendize a Discussion about Policy
Recommendations for More Affordable Housing (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378, and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Tabled
No public comment was received.
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 tabled
Councilmember Williamson’s request to agendize a discussion about policy
recommendations for more affordable housing.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Albert expressed thanks to his campaign supporters and noted that there
was still time to vote.
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Councilmember Williamson commended all that stepped forward to run for office.
Councilmember Haffa conveyed appreciation to those who supported him in his campaign
as well as the candidates that ran.
Mayor Roberson thanked all that participated in the election process and expressed
concern regarding the City’s hospitality industry during the upcoming winter months. He
said that we must take care of the City and each other in order to facilitate healing.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar noted that the ballot box in front of the Monterey Public Library would
be open until 8:00 p.m., after which submitted ballots would be collected by Monterey
County.
ADJOURNMENT
1.
The Council adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Mary-Kathryn Salameh Clyde Roberson
Administrative Assistant Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Clyde Roberson, Mayor
City Council Agenda Dan Albert, Councilmember
Council Afternoon Session Only Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM City Manager
Monterey, California Hans Uslar
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**Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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.
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Approval of Minutes
1. October 20, 2020 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
2. Award Construction Contract in the Amount of $651,651.00 to The Don Chapin
Company, Inc. and Authorize an Appropriation of $66,330.76 in Grant Funds for
Franklin Street Storm Drain Repair Project (34c0606) (Exempt from CEQA Article
19, Section 15303)
3. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $927,900 to Avila Brothers, Inc. for
the Waterfront Resources Recovery Facility Project (30c1513) (Exempt from CEQA
requirements per Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3) ***CIP*** -- Continued from
October 20, 2020
Ordinances
ORDINANCES are legislative acts by the Council, are the most permanent and binding
type of Council action as they modify the City Code, and may be replaced only by a
subsequent ordinance. An ordinance requires legal advertisement when introduced, and
two readings at separate Council meetings. An ordinance is considered "passed to print"
when approved for a second reading, and is "passed and adopted" when given final
approval by the Council.
4. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adding Article 17 to Chapter 25 of the
City Code to Ratify Reserve Peace Officer Program and Authorize “Designated”
Level I Reserve Peace Officers at the Monterey Police Department and Adopt a
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Sign a Side Letter with the Monterey
Police Association Regarding the Program (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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. Amend Resolution 18-194 Awarding a Construction Contract to Bishop Inc. for the
Presidio of Monterey Various Buildings Roof Replacement Package 1 Project by
Increasing the Construction Contingency Amount from $263,291.50 to $371,466.50
***PMSA*** (Categorically Excluded from NEPA 32 CFR; Not a Project under
CEQA per Pub. Resource Code, § 21080)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
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you or someone else raised at the public hearing on the matter, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the close of the public
hearing. (Government Code section 65009(b).)
6. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Rezone 946 W. Franklin Street from
R-1-6 to R-1-6-H-2 as a City Historic Resource and Authorize a Mills Act Contract
(Property Tax Savings Program for Historic Structures) (Exempt from CEQA per
Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
7. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to Rezone 491 Webster Street from PC-
D-ES to PC-D-ES-H2 as a City Historic Resource and Authorize a Mills Act
Contract (Property Tax Savings Program for Historic Structures) (Exempt from
CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305, Class 5)
REQUESTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS TO AGENDIZE NEW MATTERS
Council may request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda (G.C.
54954.2).
8. Councilmember Williamson’s Request to Agendize a Discussion about Policy
Recommendations for More Affordable Housing (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378, and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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study sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
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