Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingMonterey, CA · March 24, 2021
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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
4:00 PM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Albert, Haffa, Smith, Williamson (arrived at 4:25 p.m.), Roberson
Absent: None
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community
Present: Development Director, Parks and Recreation Director, City Clerk, Library
Director, Interim Finance Director, Assistant City Attorney, Deputy City
Attorney, Fire Chief, Interim Principal Planner, Associate Planner, Senior
Engineer, Interim Recreation and Community Services Manager,
Administative Assistant (Planning), Administative Assistant (Planning),
Administrative Assistant (City Clerk’s Office)
Pursuant to Section 3 of Executive Order N-29-20, issued by Governor Newsom on March 17,
2020, this meeting was conducted with telephonic/video participation only by all parties.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira
explained to the public how to participate in the virtual meeting and make public comment.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Roberson led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the Brown Act, Conflicts of Interest, and the Public Records Act (Not a Project
Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
City Attorney Davi, Assistant City Attorney Salameh, and Deputy City Attorney Donlon gave the
presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions. Councilmember Williamson arrived at
4:25 p.m. during the presentation.
Public comment was received from: Carol Chorbajian, who asked a question about the Brown
Act; Ellen McEwen, who asked a question about quorums and committees; Esther Malkin, who
asked a questoin about events hosted by non-City associations; Curt Tipton, who asked a
question about conflicts of interest; Jean Rasch, who asked a question about standing
committees; Jerilynn Smith-Crivello, who asked a question about teleconferencing rules during
the COVID-19 pandemic; and Sandy Freeman, who spoke about how interested residents can
keep informed about upcoming meetings and events. The presenters from the City Attorney's
Office answered the questions.
***Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda)***
Public comment on the closed session was not received.
City Council Minutes March 24, 2021
The Council adjourned to closed session at 5:20 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION
cs1. Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
section 54956.9(d)(1): Bryce Morgan v. City of Monterey (Monterey County Superior
Court Case No. 18CV004527) (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: No reportable action taken
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Clyde Roberson
City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Monterey City Council Clyde Roberson, Mayor
Special Meeting Agenda Dan Albert, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Council Special Meeting Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
City Manager
4:00 PM Hans Uslar
Monterey, California
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and N-33-
20, and to do all we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), meetings of the
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the Brown Act, Conflicts of Interest, and the Public Records Act
(Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
***Adjourn to Closed Session (See additional agenda)***
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)]. The Mayor will formally open the floor for public comment on
items such as "Public Appearance" and "Public Hearings." Comment may be made via the method
described in the Important Notice (re: COVID-19) at the top of the agenda.
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours of the meeting,
pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at the following
link: https://monterey.org/SubmittedComments
3/24/2021 4:00:00 PM
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