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Council Special Meeting

Special Meeting

Monterey, CA · January 26, 2022

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION CITY OF MONTEREY Wednesday, January 26, 2022 4:00 PM ZOOM TELECONFERENCE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Councilmembers Present: Albert, Haffa (arrived at 4:15 p.m.), Smith, Williamson, Roberson Absent: None City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community Present: Development Director, Public Works Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director, Finance Director, Fire Chief, Library Director, City Clerk, Sustainability Coordinator CALL TO ORDER This meeting was held with teleconference attendance, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C), and Resolution No. 22-008 C.S. Mayor Roberson called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. City Clerk Klein explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually. She called the roll, with Councilmember Haffa absent and the rest of the Council present by teleconference. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Roberson led the Pledge. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 1. Receive Update on the City’s Strategic Initiatives and 2022 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received update, discussed City Manager Uslar and Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira gave the staff presentation updating the Council and community on the current status of Council's strategic priorities and City staff's work plan. Councilmember Haffa arrived at 4:15 p.m. Public comment was received from: Nancy Soule, who urged the Council to make undergrounding utilities part of the City's strategic plan, citing public safety concerns; Nina Beety, who said that the Council is failing to accomplish its goals with multiple value drivers, specified that the technology value driver needs additional language regarding appropriateness and safety, spoke against military installations, and asked for promised public outreach and a draft of the Compatible Use Plan; Jean Rasch, who echoed Nancy Soule's request for utility undergrounding, stating this would be compatible with the Council's goals for a beautiful, safe, healthy and sustainable city; and Esther Malkin, who echoed prior comments and spoke about equitability and the need for affordable housing and rental protections. City Council Minutes January 26, 2022 The Council discussed the City's value drivers. Top priorities highlighted by the Council included: the City's fiscal solvency, including addressing the unfunded pension liability; infrastructure and facility maintenance; and adequate staffing of City departments and programs. Housing issues and related water issues were discussed, including what the City can or cannot do to help secure a water supply. The need to address climate change and sea level rise was discussed. Other priorities listed were undergrounding utilities and implementing a "dig once" policy, improving biking and other transportation-related infrastructure and programs, reinstating City programs and associated staff, increasing engagement and diversity, focusing on community partnerships including the military, and working to preserve the City's history. It was stated that City staff should be freed from focusing on less crucial tasks and regulations, to allow for focusing on essential priorities. Regarding the timing of holding strategic Council discussions, options were encouraged that ranged from a quarterly schedule to once a year as tied to the budget. It was stated that associated value drivers should be highlighted in every item thta comes to the Council so that everyone can see what progress is being made. ADJOURNMENT At 5:26 p.m. the Council adjourned to the special meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Clementine Bonner Klein Clyde Roberson City Clerk Mayor 2

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City Council Monterey City Council Clyde Roberson, Mayor Special Meeting Agenda Dan Albert, Councilmember Alan Haffa, Councilmember Council Study Session Ed Smith, Councilmember Tyller Williamson, Councilmember Wednesday, January 26, 2022 City Manager Zoom Teleconference 4:00 PM Hans Uslar Monterey, California IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and (C) and the Monterey City Council's resolution authorizing virtual participation in public meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, and to do all we can to help slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards and Commissions are being conducted with virtual (electronic) participation only. 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 and in the City Manager’s Office at 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 during regular business hours. All comments received become part of the record.  DURING THIS MEETING, members of the public may attend and participate via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):  Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1613844440  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: 161 384 4440 #  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. 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). CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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. 1. Receive Update on the City’s Strategic Initiatives and 2022 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ADJOURNMENT 1/26/2022 4:00:00 PM 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 prior to the meeting, 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. Information distributed to the Council at the Council meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose. City Council Meetings are cable cast live and videotaped for replay on Monterey's Government Access Channel 25 by Access Media Productions (AMP). CITY OF MONTEREY'S 24-HOUR SUGGESTION HOTLINES: Voicemail: (831) 646-3799 Fax: (831) 646-3793 Email: suggest@monterey.org WebPage: http://www.monterey.org INTERPRETATION: The Monterey City Council invites and encourages public participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.org or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in advance of any meeting of the City Council. The City is committed to addressing language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation. ACCESSIBILITY: The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at cityclerk@monterey.org or (831) 646-3935. Notification 30 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to- speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. Upcoming city meetings are listed at http://isearchmonterey.org More information is available by calling (831) 646-3935 2

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