Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · September 3, 2024
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST.
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Garcia, Haffa, Smith
Absent: Barber, Williamson
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director,
Present: Community Development Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation
Director, Library & Museums Director, Public Works Director, City Clerk,
Housing Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, Engineering Assistant,
Management Analyst (Recreation), Deputy Public Works Director/City
Engineer, Recreation Manager, Associate Planner
***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
CALL TO ORDER
Councilmember Garcia called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. City Clerk Klein called the roll
with the Council present as indicated above.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Smith led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize September 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Recognized September 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month
Councilmember Garcia read the presentation and made remarks about the importance of
recognizing Hispanic heritage.
Public comment was received from Nina Beety, who expressed that the proclamation focused
too much on the City's Spanish colonial history, and Esther Malkin, who thanked the Council for
the proclamation and stated how fitting it was that Councilmember Garcia had presented it.
2. Receive Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (Not a project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
Sophia Schwirkze, of Central Coast Community Energy (3CE), gave the presentation and
answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from: Steve Lightfoot, who recommended solar energy to
residents; James Burns, who said that decentralization of energy production will be good for the
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nation and community; and Nina Beety, who expressed concern about renewable energy and
its impact on wildlife and fire risk.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment on non-agendized matters was received from: Steve Lightfoot, James Burns,
Uwe Grobecker, Duane Peterson, India Weeks, Chelsea Lenowska, Barak Laub, and Esther
Malkin.
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council approved the CONSENT AGENDA, except Item 5:
At the request of the Council, Item 5 was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Public comment on
the Consent Agenda was not received.
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Smith
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Williamson
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
Approval of Minutes
3. August 20, 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, Councilmember Barber and Mayor Williamson absent)
Award of Construction Contracts
4. Award Municipal Improvements Job Order Contract 2024 for City Projects in the Amount of
$1,000,000 to The Don Chapin Co., Inc. and A. Teichert & Son, Inc. (Not a project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ***CIP/NIP***
Action: Adopted Resolution Nos. 24-142 and 24-143 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmember Barber
and Mayor Williamson absent)
Resolutions
5. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services for the Del
Monte and Casa Verde Recreational Trail Intersection Improvement Project in an Amount Not
to Exceed $367,998.74 to SJ Construction Management (Exempt from CEQA, Article 19,
Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP/NCIP***
Action: Pulled from Consent, Adopted Resolution No. 24-144 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmember
Barber and Mayor Williamson absent)
Engineering Assistant II Garcia gave the staff presentation and answered Councilmembers'
questions.
Public comment was received from Chelsea Lenowska, who spoke in support of the
improvements and asked for improved signage, and Monique Kaldy, who thanked the City for
the work to protect pedestrians and improve traffic conditions.
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The Council discussed the matter and praised City staff for continuing to pursue the safety
improvements.
On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Haffa, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-143 C.S.:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Smith
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Williamson
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
6. Accept and Appropriate $50,000 in Grant Funds from the Thomas Doud, Sr. and Anita M. Doud
Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County to the 2024-2025 Museum Trust Fund
Budget for the Colton Hall and Old Jail Historic Interpretation (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-145 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmember Barber and Mayor
Williamson absent)
7. Authorize On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc.,
for a Not to Exceed Amount of $200,000 Annually to Provide Housing Professional Services
from FY 2024-2025 through FY 2029-2030 through the next Consolidated Five-Year Planning
Period (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-146 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmember Barber and Mayor
Williamson absent)
8. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Opposing AB 1082, Proposed
Legislation Which Would Eliminate the Ability of Municipalities to Impound or Immobilize
Vehicles for Any Number of Past Due Parking Citations (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Authorized letter (3-0-2, Councilmember Barber and Mayor Williamson absent)
9. Amend Resolution 19-023 to Update the Special Event Support Program Guidelines (Not a
project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 24-147 C.S. (3-0-2, Councilmember Barber and Mayor
Williamson absent)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Haffa said that a craft fair model for the street vendors was an interesting idea
and asked staff to reach out to the vendors to be sure they are included with other stakeholders
in discussions moving forward.
Councilmember Smith said that the MST SURF! busway would come to the Coastal
Commission for consideration on September 12, 2024. He said that the Coastal Commission
staff had conferred with many stakeholders and changed their staff recommendation to
recommend approval of the project.
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Councilmember Garcia reported that he had enjoyed Monterey High School's homecoming
events and encouraged its sports teams to have a successful season. In recognition of Labor
Day he thanked local workers for making the economy thrive.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Uslar announced an upcoming Fun in the Park event at Montecito Park on
September 14. He said that the Monterey Bay Aquarium would be offering free entry to
Monterey County residents in October.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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, September 3, 2024 Ed Smith, Councilmember,
District 2
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Council Chamber,
580 Pacific St. City Manager
Monterey, California Hans Uslar
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***Afternoon Session Agenda ***
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize September 2024 as Hispanic Heritage Month (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378, and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Receive Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) (Not a project under
CEQA 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. August 20, 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. Award Municipal Improvements Job Order Contract 2024 for City Projects in the Amount
of $1,000,000 to The Don Chapin Co., Inc. and A. Teichert & Son, Inc. (Not a project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
***CIP/NIP***
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.
5. Award a Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management Services for the
Del Monte and Casa Verde Recreational Trail Intersection Improvement Project in an
Amount Not to Exceed $367,998.74 to SJ Construction Management (Exempt from
CEQA, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1) ***CIP/NCIP***
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6. Accept and Appropriate $50,000 in Grant Funds from the Thomas Doud, Sr. and Anita M.
Doud Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County to the 2024-2025
Museum Trust Fund Budget for the Colton Hall and Old Jail Historic Interpretation (Not a
Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
7. Authorize On-Call Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates,
Inc., for a Not to Exceed Amount of $200,000 Annually to Provide Housing Professional
Services from FY 2024-2025 through FY 2029-2030 through the next Consolidated Five-
Year Planning Period (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378, and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter on Behalf of the City Opposing AB 1082, Proposed
Legislation Which Would Eliminate the Ability of Municipalities to Impound or Immobilize
Vehicles for Any Number of Past Due Parking Citations (Not a Project Under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Amend Resolution 19-023 to Update the Special Event Support Program Guidelines (Not
a project under CEQA, per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
*** End of Consent Agenda ***
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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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).)
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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pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/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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