Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 16, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Garcia, Haffa, Williamson
Absent: Barber, Smith
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community
Present: Development Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director,
Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Public Works Director, City
Clerk, Assistant Police Chief, Harbormaster, Administrative Analyst
(Public Works), Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer, Conference
Center General Manager, Planning Manager, Senior Associate Planner,
Assistant Finance Director, Senior Engineer, Engineering Assistant,
Recreation Manager, Senior Street Maintenance Worker
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. City Clerk Klein called the roll with
the Council present as indicated above.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Haffa led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of the Monterey High School Basketball Team’s 2024 State Division IV
Championship Award (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) - - Continued from March 19, 2024
Action: Recognized the Monterey High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team as the 2024
CIF Division IV Boys Basketball State Champions
Mayor Williamson presented the Monterey High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team with the
proclamation recognizing their 2024 CIF Division IV Boys Basketball State Championship win.
Coach Greg Daniels made brief remarks. Public comment was not received.
2. Receive Presentation on Economic Impact and Investment Summary from See Monterey
(formerly Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau) (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received Presentation
Rob O'Keefe, Teresa Savage, and Michele Pearce, all of See Monterey, gave the presentation
and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from Bina Patel, who said that the collaboration between the City
and See Monterey was of crucial importance to smaller businesses in Monterey.
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from Lorna Moffat, Steve Lightfoot,
Shay Balesteri, and Bryan Rosen.
CONSENT AGENDA
Public comment on the Consent Agenda was not received.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council approved the CONSENT AGENDA:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Smith
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Approval of Minutes
3. April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Action: Approved (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith absent)
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Awarding a Construction Contract in the Amount of $596,197.00 to The Don Chapin Company
for the Calle Principal / Madison / Polk / Hartnell Curb Ramps Project and Amending the Traffic
Resolution 98-186 to remove stop control on Calle Principal and add stop control on Madison
Street (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP***
Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 24-044 and 24-045 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber
and Smith absent)
Ordinances
5. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Monterey City Code Chapter 17 Relating to the East
Moorings, Sales of Whole Fish from Boats, Inoperable Vessels, and Parking Permit Policies
(Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 3682 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith
absent)
6. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 22 and 38 of the Monterey City Code,
Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the Use of
Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages; Exempt from CEQA per Article 18,
Section 15269(c)
Action: Adopted Ordinance No. 3683 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith
absent)
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Resolutions
7. Award Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Construction Management Services
Each with a Not-To-Exceed Limit of $500,000.00, for Projects with the City of Monterey to: (1)
Consor PMCM, Inc.; (2) CSG Consultants, Inc.; (3) Harris & Associates, Inc.; (4) 4LEAF, Inc.;
and (5) Wallace Group, a California Corporation ***CIP/NCIP*** (Not a Project Under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) -- Continued
from March 19, 2024
Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 24-046, 24-047, 24-048, 24-049, and 24-050 C.S. (3-0-2,
Councilmembers Barber and Smith absent)
8. Receive Alvarado Street Maintenance District 85-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a Resolution of
Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a Project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-051 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith
absent)
9. Receive Calle Principal Street Maintenance District 00-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a Resolution
of Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a Project under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-052 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith
absent)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
10. Receive Annual Report and Renew the Military Equipment Purchase and Use Ordinance –
Monterey City Code, Chapter 27, Article 3, Section 27-10, and Authorize the Acquisition of
Additional Military Equipment Including a Crisis Negotiating Team Command Vehicle, Two
Pepper Ball Launchers, One Desert Tech SRS M2 Precision Rifle, and Replace Thirteen Patrol
Rifles. (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-053 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmembers Barber and Smith
absent)
Assistant Police Chief Bruno gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers'
questions.
Public comment was received from Bryan Rosen, who spoke against allowing the use of military
equipment by the police, citing concerns about abuse and excess power.
The Council made brief remarks in favor of providing the Monterey Police Department with the
tools they needed to keep the peace.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-053 C.S. to Receive Annual Report
and Renew the Military Equipment Purchase and Use Ordinance – Monterey City Code,
Chapter 27, Article 3, Section 27-10, and Authorize Acquisition of Additional Military Equipment:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Smith
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Williamson reported on a visit that he made to the 2024 Defense Communities National
Summit in Washington, D.C., along with City Manager Uslar and Management Analyst
Ackermann. He explained that the conference had a focus on resilience of military installations
and communities, and that the importance of childcare services to military families was also
discussed. He said that the City group had met with Congressman Jimmy Panetta to express
the need for continued collaboration. He said that the Naval Postgraduate School ("NPS") was
in discussions about developing its Naval Innovation Center and was seeking funding from
Congress for construction. He expressed hope that the Navy project would move forward in
collaboration with partners. He noted that the federal government offered a lot of funding and
grant opportunities, and encouraged City staff to continue to apply for funding to support
infrastructure, public safety, undergrounding, and other important matters.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar added brief comments about the conference in Washington, D.C., and said
that topics of focus for the Monterey community were energy safety and energy resilience and
that City staff was working to structure a plan to move forward on these issues and receive
funding. He announced that the City Clerk was conducting a large recruitment for boards,
commissions, and committees, in part due to the significant number of seats with terms expiring
June 30, 2024. He provided details on the recruitment and applications process and
encouraged residents to apply.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5:16 p.m. with a moment of silence in memory of Shawn A. Aguirre,
City of Monterey Street Maintenance Worker.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Tyller Williamson
City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Tyller Williamson, Mayor
City Council Agenda Kim Barber, Councilmember,
Council Regular Meeting District 1
Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Ed Smith, Councilmember,
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM District 2
Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St. Afternoon Only 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
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of the Monterey High School Basketball Team’s 2024 State Division IV
Championship Award (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) - - Continued from March 19, 2024
2. Receive Presentation on Economic Impact and Investment Summary from See Monterey
(formerly Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau) (Not a Project Under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the City Council or the public requests discussion or a separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
3. April 2, 2024 Regular Meeting (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20 Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Awarding a Construction Contract in the Amount of $596,197.00 to The Don Chapin
Company for the Calle Principal / Madison / Polk / Hartnell Curb Ramps Project and
Amending the Traffic Resolution 98-186 to remove stop control on Calle Principal and
add stop control on Madison Street (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301,
Class 1) ***CIP***
Ordinances
An ordinance is a law adopted by the City Council and codified in the City Code. Through the
adoption of an ordinance, the City may make and enforce within its limits all local, police,
sanitary, and other laws not in conflict with state or federal law. An ordinance generally
becomes effective 30 days after approval at a second reading.
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5. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Monterey City Code Chapter 17 Relating to the
East Moorings, Sales of Whole Fish from Boats, Inoperable Vessels, and Parking Permit
Policies (Not a Project Under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. 2nd Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapters 22 and 38 of the Monterey City Code,
Establishing Exemption Criteria and Minimum Performance Standards Relating to the
Use of Emergency Generators During Emergency Power Outages; Exempt from CEQA
per Article 18, Section 15269(c)
Resolutions
A resolution is an expression of opinion or evidence of a decision made by the City Council
and often relates to administrative business of the City. Resolutions generally become
effective immediately upon adoption.
7. Award Five Professional Services Agreements for On-Call Construction Management
Services Each with a Not-To-Exceed Limit of $500,000.00, for Projects with the City of
Monterey to: (1) Consor PMCM, Inc.; (2) CSG Consultants, Inc.; (3) Harris & Associates,
Inc.; (4) 4LEAF, Inc.; and (5) Wallace Group, a California Corporation ***CIP/NCIP***
(Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061) -- Continued from March 19, 2024
8. Receive Alvarado Street Maintenance District 85-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a
Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
9. Receive Calle Principal Street Maintenance District 00-1 Engineer's Report; Adopt a
Resolution of Intention to Levy Assessment; and Set Time for Public Hearing (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
10. Receive Annual Report and Renew the Military Equipment Purchase and Use
Ordinance – Monterey City Code, Chapter 27, Article 3, Section 27-10, and Authorize
the Acquisition of Additional Military Equipment Including a Crisis Negotiating Team
Command Vehicle, Two Pepper Ball Launchers, One Desert Tech SRS M2 Precision
Rifle, and Replace Thirteen Patrol Rifles. (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a
brief report on their activities. In addition, Councilmember or the City Council may provide a
referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section
54954.2(a)(3).)
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
The City Manager may make a brief report on their activities or a brief announcement. They
may also ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of Council meetings and study
sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
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pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.org/submitted-comments and in the
City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours.
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preceding 12 months.
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