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Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 21, 2021

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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. City Council Minutes September 21, 2021 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. 2 City Council Minutes September 21, 2021 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) 3 City Council Minutes September 21, 2021 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. 4 City Council Minutes September 21, 2021 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 5

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 IMPORTANT NOTICE: The City of Monterey is committed to the safe public attendance of its public meetings and seeks to continue to offer virtual methods for public participation options. Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 remains in effect, providing greater flexibility for agencies holding public meetings during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Details for public participation in this City Council meeting:  BEFORE THIS MEETING, members of the public may submit comment(s) to cityclerk@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages will not be read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the Council and public at monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the record.  DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate: o In-person (location listed above), with masks required for all, regardless of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.  Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):  Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333  Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, Calif.) or 646-828-7666 (New York, NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute.  Need more help or seeking guidance on making public comments? Read our ZoomGov Meeting Instructions. o This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90 second delay). *** 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) 2 9/21/2021 7:00:00 PM 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 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. NOTICE CONCERNING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS: If you challenge the City Council’s zoning, planning, or land use decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues 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) 3 9/21/2021 7:00:00 PM COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification or 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 (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. 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)]. 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