Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 7, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
4:00 PM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Albert, Haffa*, Smith, Williamson (arrived at 4:06 p.m.), Roberson
Absent: None
* Participated remotely via videoconference
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Community Development
Present: Director, Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, City
Clerk, Human Resources Director, Senior Engineer
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17,
2020 and Section 42 of Executive Order N-08-21 issued by Governor Newsom on June 11,
2021, the meeting was conducted with a hybrid combination of telephonic/video participation
(via Zoom) and in-person attendance in the Council Chamber.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. City Clerk Klein and Assistant City
Manager Rojanasathira explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually and
the safety rules for in-person attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Roberson led the Pledge.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from Jean Rasch, Nina Beety, and
Lorna Moffat. Councilmember Williamson arrived at 4:06 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira gave a brief overview at the Council's request on agenda
Item 4 and answered Councilmembers' questions. Public comment was not received on the
Consent Items.
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)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
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Approval of Minutes
1. August 17, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
2. August 25, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Award of Construction Contracts
3. Award Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,104,410 to Granite Construction Company for
Citywide Road Rehabilitation, Phase 2 (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
***Measure S ***
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-093 C.S.
Resolutions
4. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City of Monterey Supporting a Resolution
at the League of California Cities 2021 Annual Conference Addressing the Inequities of the
Current 1% Bradley Burns Local Sales Tax Revenue Distribution as it Pertains to Online Sales
(Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-094 C.S.
Other
5. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Make Appointment to the Neighborhood and
Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section 15061)
Action: Appointed William Whipple as NCIP Representative to the New Monterey
neighborhood for a term expiring June 30, 2024
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
6. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting the First Amended Development
Agreement for the Del Monte Beach Community Project (Environmental Impact Report
Previously Certified)
Action: Passed ordinance to print
Community Development Director Cole gave the staff presentation and answered
Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from Carol Frederick, who asked for clarification relating to a
Coastal Commission permit, and Verl Siththanandan and John Bridges, who thanked City staff
and special counsel on behalf of applicant Chi Kim Hoang for their time and work on the
proposed development agreement.
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Community Development Director Cole answered questions regarding water allocations and the
Coastal Commission permit process.
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 1st
Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Adopting the First Amended Development Agreement for
the Del Monte Beach Community Project:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
7. Approve the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Manual (Not a Project
Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) –
Continued from August 3, 2021
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-095 C.S.
Public Works Director Wittry gave a brief verbal presentation.
Public comment was received from Jean Rasch, who spoke in favor of the revisions made by
staff and the proposed version of the manual.
On a motion by Mayor Roberson, seconded by Councilmember Williamson, and carried by the
following vote, which was conducted by roll call, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 21--
095 C.S. to Approve the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Manual:
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 reported on the Business Excellence Awards of the Monterey Peninsula
Chamber of Commerce that he recently attended, and praised the City of Monterey for its
award.
Councilmember Williamson reported on the status of a potential Monterey One Water (M1W)
water purchase agreement for the expansion of Pure Water Monterey project, and expressed
hope for moving beyond the cease and desist order.
Councilmember Smith praised the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program
(NCIP) and those who make it work so well. He congratulated the Monterey County Convention
and Visitors Bureau (MCCVB)'s new Chair, Chris Sommers, and reported on the MCCVB's
recent annual luncheon. He praised first responders for their work on large fires in the State.
Mayor Roberson stated that he believes the Water Management District would be likely to
approve the water purchase agreement, which he stated was still being negotiated. He
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complimented Senator Laird's office for their work putting together a task force regarding illegal
encampments on CalTrans' rights-of-way.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
None made.
*** Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda) ***
Public comment was not received on the closed session. The City Council adjourned to closed
session at 4:54 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
cs1. Conference with Legal Counsel Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2),
(e)(3), Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation, Mary Echols Claim dated
February 24, 2021 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: On a unanimous roll call vote, the Council gave confidential direction to its legal
counsel
cs2. (1) Public Employee Performance Evaluation (City Manager) Pursuant to Government
Code section 54957(b)(1) and (2) Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government
Code 54957.6 - Unrepresented Employee (City Manager); Agency Negotiator: Allyson Hauck
(Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Not held
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Clyde Roberson
City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Clyde Roberson, Mayor
City Council Agenda Dan Albert, Councilmember
Council Regular Meeting Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
Council Chamber 4:00-7:00 PM City Manager
580 Pacific Street Hans Uslar
and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
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***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
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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.
Approval of Minutes
1. August 17, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. August 25, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
3. Award Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,104,410 to Granite Construction
Company for Citywide Road Rehabilitation, Phase 2 (Exempt from CEQA Article
19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***Measure S ***
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 the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City of Monterey Supporting a
Resolution at the League of California Cities 2021 Annual Conference Addressing
the Inequities of the Current 1% Bradley Burns Local Sales Tax Revenue
Distribution as it Pertains to Online Sales (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
5. Receive Mayor’s Recommendation and Make Appointment to the Neighborhood
and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Committee (Not a Project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 19, Section
15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
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CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the City Council’s zoning,
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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 Adopting the First Amended
Development Agreement for the Del Monte Beach Community Project
(Environmental Impact Report Previously Certified)
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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.
7. Approve the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Manual (Not a
Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061) – Continued from August 3, 2021
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, Council may provide a referral to
staff or other resources for factual information, or request staff to report back to the body
at a subsequent meeting concerning any City matter (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) ***
ADJOURNMENT
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