Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 7, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
Absent: None
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community
Present: Development Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director,
Finance Director, Public Works Director, City Clerk, Acting City Engineer,
Principal Planner, Associate Planner
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
City Clerk Klein called the roll with the full Council present as highlighted above. She explained
to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually.
The Council and attendees sang "Happy Birthday" to City staff and AMP staff with birthdays the
week of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Presented proclamation to the American Red Cross Central California Chapter
Mayor Williamson read the proclamation declaring March 2023 American Red Cross Month.
John Cromwell, on behalf of the Central Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross, made a
brief verbal presentation highlighting recent disaster work done by the local chapter. Mayor
Williamson remarked positively about the recent decision to allow blood donations by gay men
in monogamous relationships.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Demetrius Kastros, Steve
Lightfoot, Ryan Heron on behalf of LiUNA 792/General Employees of Monterey, Eleazar
Munoz, and Shay Balesteri.
CONSENT ITEMS
The Council requested to pull Item 4 for a presentation. Public comment on the Consent Items
was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council approved the CONSENT ITEMS except Item 4:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Approval of Minutes
2. February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved
3. February 23, 2023 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,446,085.00 to Precision Grade Inc., for the
Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase 7 (35C1552) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section
15301, Class 1) ***CIP***
Action: Pulled from Consent; Adopted Resolution No. 23-022 C.S.
Public Works Director Renny gave a brief verbal report together with Acting City Engineer
Harty.
Public comment was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-022 C.S. to Award a Construction
Contract in the Amount of $1,446,085.00 to Precision Grade Inc., for the Citywide Sidewalk
Repair Project, Phase 7 (35C1552) (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1)
***CIP***:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Ordinances
5. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Administrative Provisions of the Transient
Occupancy Tax Ordinance that do not Require Voter Approval (Not a Project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Passed ordinance to print
Resolutions
6. Resolution of Intention to Modify the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID)
Management District Plan (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-023 C.S.
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7. Amend Resolution 22-086, the FY 22/23 Position Control List by Adding One (1) Full Time
Equivalent (FTE) Senior Facility Attendant Position and Removing One (1) Vacant FTE Facility
Attendant Position (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-024 C.S.
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC HEARING
8. Amend and Restate Resolution 22-077, Master Fee Schedule to Adjust Fees for each of the
Following Departments: Community Development, Parks and Recreation, City Clerk, Library,
Police Department, Finance Department, Public Works Department, Parking Division, and
Harbor Division (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Recommended for Continuance to March 21, 2023 at 4:00
p.m.
Action: Continued to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Public comment was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council continued the matter to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
9. Authorize a Contract with Community Human Services to Pass Through $2.5 Million in State
Funding for the Shuman HeartHouse, a Future Emergency Homeless Shelter Located at 600
East Franklin Street (Exempt from CEQA Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-025 C.S.
Community Development Director Cole gave the staff presentation and answered
Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from: Robin McCrae, of Community Human Services, who
expressed gratitude to those who made the shelter project possible and spoke of remaining
financial needs; and Tammy Jennings, in praise of Community Human Services and the City for
their work to make the shelter a reality.
The Council discussed the matter. Successful additions to the number of shelter beds were
highlighted, and the need was stressed for additional beds. On question about the mechanics of
the pass-through funding from the State, Community Development Director Cole stated she
would check with her State contacts and report back to the Council at a future date. The Council
made remarks in celebration of the opportunity to house more people in need, and the need to
continue to look for further solutions.
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On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-025 C.S. to Authorize a Contract
with Community Human Services to Pass Through $2.5 in State Funding for the Shuman
HeartHouse, a Future Emergency Homeless Shelter Located at 600 East Franklin Street:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECESS
The Council recessed at 4:57 p.m.
RECONVENE
The Council reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garcia led the Pledge.
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Steven Lucas, George Riley,
Lorna Moffat, Richard Ruccello, and Esther Malkin.
PUBLIC HEARING (EVE)
10. Adopt the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-026 C.S.
Associate Planner Buggert gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers'
questions together with Community Development Director Cole and Public Works Director
Renny.
Public comment was received from: Therese Pipes, Mike Brassfield, Wendy Brickman, Esther
Malkin, Richard Ruccello, and Robert Yoha, who all spoke in favor of the gap closure project,
with numerous speakers citing safety; and Lorna Moffat, who expressed concern about planned
tree removal associated with the project.
The Council spoke in support of the project and thanked the public for doing the same.
On a motion by Councilmember Garcia, seconded by Councilmember Barber, and carried by
the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-026 C.S. to Adopt the North
Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
11. Resolution Adopting Proposed Draft Findings and Declaring an Intent to Overrule the Monterey
County Airport Land Use Commission’s Consistency Determination for the Draft Ordinance
Amending Monterey City Code Section 38-112.6 “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Units” and Amending Section 38-11 “Definitions” (Statutorily Exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.) and Directing That Notice Be
Provided to the Commission and the California Department of Transportation Division of
Aeronautics
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-027 C.S.
Principal Planner Roveri gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from Mike Brassfield, who encouraged the Council to support the
staff recommendation.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution 23-027 C.S. Adopting Proposed Draft
Findings and Declaring an Intent to Overrule the Monterey County Airport Land Use
Commission’s Consistency Determination for the Draft Ordinance Amending Monterey City
Code Section 38-112.6 “Accessory Dwelling Units:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Smith expressed thanks to Monterey residents who have come forward at
recent meetings to share their thoughts with the Council.
Mayor Williamson spoke about new and old business coming to the Council and said that he
looks forward to the next few months.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar said that the upcoming Navy Chanters concert is almost sold out. He
shared that the League of California Cities awarded the City an award for its adaptive traffic
control system. He said that a housing survey is currently out to residents and that the City
seeks responses.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Tyller Williamson
City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Kim Barber, Councilmember,
City Council Agenda District 1
Council Regular Meeting Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Ed Smith, Councilmember,
District 2
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Council Chamber
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM City Manager
580 Pacific St.
Monterey, California Hans Uslar
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***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
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: For
regular meetings with an afternoon and evening session, Public Comments are taken
during both sessions. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at
either session, but not both.
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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
2. February 21, 2023 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
3. February 23, 2023 Special Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $1,446,085.00 to Precision Grade
Inc., for the Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project, Phase 7 (35C1552) (Exempt from
CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP***
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.
5. 1st Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance Amending Administrative Provisions of
the Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance that do not Require Voter Approval (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."
6. Resolution of Intention to Modify the Monterey County Tourism Improvement
District (MCTID) Management District Plan (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Amend Resolution 22-086, the FY 22/23 Position Control List by Adding One (1)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Senior Facility Attendant Position and Removing One
(1) Vacant FTE Facility Attendant Position (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
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
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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).)
8. Amend and Restate Resolution 22-077, Master Fee Schedule to Adjust Fees for
each of the Following Departments: Community Development, Parks and
Recreation, City Clerk, Library, Police Department, Finance Department, Public
Works Department, Parking Division, and Harbor Division (Not a Project Under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) -- Recommended for Continuance to March 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
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.
9. Authorize a Contract with Community Human Services to Pass Through $2.5
Million in State Funding for the Shuman HeartHouse, a Future Emergency
Homeless Shelter Located at 600 East Franklin Street (Exempt from CEQA Article
19, Section 15303, Class 3)
RECESS 5:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
*** Evening Session Agenda ***
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
No discussion of a new item will be started after 10:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENTS (MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA)
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: For
regular meetings with an afternoon and evening session, Public Comments are taken
during both sessions. Individuals may choose to speak once for up to three minutes at
either session, but not both.
PUBLIC HEARING (EVE)
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).)
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10. Adopt the North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
11. Resolution Adopting Proposed Draft Findings and Declaring an Intent to Overrule
the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission’s Consistency Determination
for the Draft Ordinance Amending Monterey City Code Section 38-112.6
“Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” and Amending
Section 38-11 “Definitions” (Statutorily Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 21080.17.) and Directing That Notice Be Provided to the
Commission and the California Department of Transportation Division of
Aeronautics
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, request staff to report back to the body at
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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