Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 21, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Albert, Haffa*, Smith*, Williamson*, Roberson
Absent: None
* Participated remotely via videoconference
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director,
Present: Community Development Director, Public Works Director, Parks and
Recreation Director, Library Director, City Clerk, Traffic Engineer,
Engineering Assistant, Housing Analyst
*** Evening 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 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Roberson led the Pledge.
City Clerk Klein called the roll, with Councilmember Albert and Mayor Roberson present in the
Chamber, and Councilmembers Haffa, Smith, and Williamson attending remotely via Zoom
videoconference. 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Supply and Drought Update from California American Water (Not a project under CEQA
per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
Chris Cook, California American Water, gave the presentation and answered Councilmembers'
questions.
Public comment was received from: Marc Kelley, John Tilley, Carol Chorbajian, Rick Aldinger,
Esther Malkin, Tom Rowley, and George Riley, who all spoke in favor of working toward a
reliable long-term water supply and in favor of desalination; Rick Heuer, who stressed the need
for a secure water supply and the danger posed by saltwater intrusion; Nina Beety, who spoke
in favor of planting trees and about the conflicting demands for housing and water conservation;
and Kevin Dayton, who suggested diversifying the water supply in order to be ready for crises.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from George Riley, Tom Rowley, Nina
Beety, Esther Malkin, and Eloise Shim.
CONSENT ITEMS
Public comment on the Consent Items was not received.
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 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)
Approval of Minutes
2. September 3, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
3. September 7, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Ordinances
4. 2nd Reading Ordinance Adopting the First Amended Development Agreement for the Del
Monte Beach Community Project (Environmental Impact Report Previously Certified)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 3640 C.S.
Resolutions
5. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Supplemental Appropriations and Transfer of Funds to Various
Previously Approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects (Exempt from CEQA Article
19, Sections 15301 15302 15304 15306 15331, Classes 1, 2, 4, 6, and 31, Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Greenbelt Fuel Reduction Project, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Waterfront Master Plan)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-096 C.S.
6. Approve Expenditure of $75,000 from Available Unassigned General Fund Balance to
Reimburse The Cannery Row Company for the Giant Abalone Shell Artwork Project (Not a
project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-097 C.S.
7. Authorize Dell, Inc. Microsoft 365 Government Software Services and Licensing Purchase for
$782,717.50. (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-098 C.S.
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Other
8. Recognize City Employees for Milestone Anniversaries and Retirements (Not a project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Recognized Parking Maintenance Worker Nannie for his service
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
The City Council adjourned to the Ocean View Community Services District's Consent Items.
Adjourn to Ocean View Community Services District Meeting: Consent Agenda
9. 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)
Action: Received report
City Attorney Davi stated that there was no verbal report to be made.
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
The Ocean View Community Services District Board of Directors adjourned to the City Council
meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
10. Adopt the Program Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for
Housing and Community Development Programs; and, Authorize Submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 21-099 C.S.
Housing Analyst Leonard gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers'
questions.
Public comment was received from: Esther Malkin, who thanked staff for creating the rental
assistance program early on in the COVID-19 pandemic and expressed concerns about the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) poverty guidelines; Tammy
Jennings, who expressed gratitude for the City's Mr. Fixit rehabilitation and accessibility grant
program; and Tom Rowley, who suggested that the City bring back its down payment
assistance program.
Housing Analyst Leonard addressed questions about the down payment assistance program.
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 adopted Resolution No. 21-
099 C.S. to Adopt the Program Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report for Housing and Community Development Programs and Authorize Submission 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)
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PUBLIC APPEARANCE
11. Adopt Negative Declaration; and Adopt “Move Monterey," an Update to the Citywide Multimodal
Plan" (Move Monterey - Multimodal Plan Update Initial Study Negative Declaration)
Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 21-100 and 21-101 C.S.
Engineering Assistant Garcia and Frederik Venter, Kimley-Horn, jointly gave the presentation
and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Interest was expressed by Council in improving pedicab access and bicycle safety
improvements on major corridors.
Public comment was received from Tom Rowley, who encouraged the Council to schedule a
regular review of the implementation list, and asked to have the Del Monte Avenue
transportation corridor project to be added to the list; Esther Malkin, who expressed that there is
a dangerous speeding problem on Casanova Avenue; and Nina Beety, who suggested visually
narrowing streets to slow traffic and expressed concerns about wireless technologies.
Traffic Engineer Renny and Mr. Venter addressed specific comments from the public and spoke
about transportation demand management. It was suggested by the Council that the City
introduce an app for residents to use to submit complaints.
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 adopted Resolution Nos. 21-
100 and 21-101 C.S. to Adopt Negative Declaration; and Adopt “Move Monterey, an Update to
the Citywide Multimodal Plan":
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson, Roberson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
12. City Manager’s Update on COVID-19 Response Efforts (Not a project under CEQA per Article
20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Received update
City Manager Uslar gave the staff presentation.
The Council stated that they support the City Manager's policies, and encouraged staff and
residents to be vaccinated.
Public comment was not received.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Smith thanked the Council and staff for their collaboration and discussion at the
recent Council workshops. He recommended that those who wish to learn more about
Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers access the recent Association of
Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) agenda. He said that Transportation Agency for
Monterey County (TAMC) has agendized approving a contract for a new executive director.
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Mayor Roberson reported on the previous day's Water Management District meeting and said
that stages of water use were discussed.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar reported on Senate bills and stated that CalTrans has started the cleanup of
the highway ramp areas that have been a focus of recent concern. He shared that the
Monterey Public Library has started a program called "Sweet Thursday Hooptedoodles" and
said that more information is available on the Library's website. On question, he reported on the
status of Monterey Sports Center attendance and revenues.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
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 21, 2021 Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
Council Chamber City Manager
7:00 – 9:00 PM
at 580 Pacific St. Hans Uslar
and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
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*** Evening Session Agenda ***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
No discussion of a new item will be started after 10:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Supply and Drought Update from California American Water (Not a project
under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section
15061)
9/21/2021 7:00:00 PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes
on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey City Council and which is
not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the
City Council may do so by addressing the Council during Public Comments or by
addressing a letter of explanation to: City Clerk, City Hall, Monterey, CA 93940. The
appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details. NOTE: Public
Comments are taken during the afternoon session and continued at the evening session.
Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at either session, but not
both.
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT AGENDA consists of those items which are routine and for which a staff
recommendation has been prepared. A member of the public or a Councilmember may
request that an item be placed on the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
2. September 3, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
3. September 7, 2021 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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. 2nd Reading Ordinance Adopting the First Amended Development Agreement for
the Del Monte Beach Community Project (Environmental Impact Report Previously
Certified)
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. Adopt a Resolution to Approve Supplemental Appropriations and Transfer of Funds
to Various Previously Approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects
(Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Sections 15301 15302 15304 15306 15331,
Classes 1, 2, 4, 6, and 31, Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Greenbelt Fuel
Reduction Project, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Waterfront Master
Plan)
6. Approve Expenditure of $75,000 from Available Unassigned General Fund Balance
to Reimburse The Cannery Row Company for the Giant Abalone Shell Artwork
Project (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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7. Authorize Dell, Inc. Microsoft 365 Government Software Services and Licensing
Purchase for $782,717.50. (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other
8. Recognize City Employees for Milestone Anniversaries and Retirements (Not a
project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
Adjourn to Ocean View Community Services District Meeting: Consent Agenda
This is a separate legal body of the City that oversees the operations of the Ocean View
Community Services District desalinization plant. 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 CSD Board Member may request that an item be placed on
the regular agenda for further discussion.
9. 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)
Adjourn to City Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING
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Mayor. The Council may limit the time allocated to each speaker. NOTICE
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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).)
10. Adopt the Program Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report for Housing and Community Development Programs; and, Authorize
Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5
Section 15061)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on non-routine issues that might stimulate
public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are
welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may
limit the time each speaker is allocated.
11. Adopt Negative Declaration; and Adopt “Move Monterey," an Update to the
Citywide Multimodal Plan" (Move Monterey - Multimodal Plan Update Initial Study
Negative Declaration)
12. City Manager’s Update on COVID-19 Response Efforts (Not a project under CEQA
per Article 20 Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
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a subsequent meeting concerning any City matter (G.C. 54954.2).
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
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may also ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and
study sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
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