Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingMonterey, CA · May 25, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST., AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Albert*, Smith*, Williamson*, Roberson (arrived at 4:18 p.m.)*
Absent: Haffa
* Attended remotely by teleconference
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community
Present: Development Director, Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation
Director, Finance Director, Fire Chief, City Clerk, Systems Analyst,
Associate Planner, Fire Division Chiefs (2), Fire Captains (2), Fire
Engineer, Fire Prevention Technician, Administrative Assistant (Fire)
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and
Resolution No. 22-052 C.S.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. City Clerk Klein called the roll, with
Councilmembers Albert, Smith, and Williamson present by Zoom teleconference, and
Councilmember Haffa and Mayor Roberson absent. Vice Mayor Smith stated that Mayor
Roberson would arrive shortly.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive a Presentation from Citygate Associates, LLC, on the Community Risk Assessment /
Standards of Cover Study Training (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
Fire Chief Panholzer introduced Stewart Gary and Sam Mazza with the firm Citygate
Associates, LLC, who conducted the study. Mayor Roberson arrived at 4:18 p.m. during the
presentation. Mr. Gary answered Councilmembers' questions.
City Clerk Klein explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually and the safety
rules for in-person attendance. Public comment was received from Elouise Shim, who asked
questions relating to personnel and staffing; and Pat Moore, Monterey Fire Fighters
Association, who expressed appreciation for participating in the process.
On question from the public, City Manager Uslar said that the City is in compliance with hiring
standards and rules. He clarified that the stations are fully staffed with firefighters and
operational personnel, and that the recommendations rightfully pointed out functions in the
City's Fire Department Administration that need to be calibrated. Fire Chief Panholzer reiterated
that the Fire Department is compliant with all regulations.
City Council Minutes May 25, 2022
The Council discussed the study, noting links between development, services, and the budget.
On question from Council, City Manager Uslar stated that next steps will include evaluating and
working on the policy recommendations, staffing and coverage issues.
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5:48 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 Study Session Ed Smith, Councilmember
Tyller Williamson, Councilmember
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
City Manager
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific
4:00 PM Hans Uslar
St., and Zoom Teleconference
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, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its Boards,
Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing both in-
person and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and protect the
health and safety of attendees.
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CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive a Presentation from Citygate Associates, LLC, on the Community Risk
Assessment / Standards of Cover Study Training (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
ADJOURNMENT
5/25/2022 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.
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