Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingMonterey, CA · December 12, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Monday, December 12, 2022
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST., AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Barber*, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
Absent: None
* Attended remotely by teleconference
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Finance Director,
Present: City Clerk
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. 22-151 C.S.
CALL TO ORDER / LLAMADA AL ORDEN
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
City Clerk Klein explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually and the safety
rules for in-person attendance. She called the roll with the full Council present as highlighted
above.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA
Mayor Williamson led the Pledge.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE / COMPARECENCIA PUBLICA
1. Interview Qualified Council Vacancy Applicants, Discuss and Deliberate, Appoint to fill the
Short-Term At-Large Council Vacant Seat, and Install the Appointed Councilmember (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061) / Entrevistar a candidatos calificados para la vacante del ayuntamiento, discutir y
deliberar, nombrar para cubrir la vacante a corto plazo en el ayuntamiento, e incluir al concejal
nombrado (no es un proyecto bajo la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California, (CEQA, por sus
siglas en inglés) según el artículo 20, sección 15378 y el artículo 5, sección 15061 del
reglamento general)
Action: Appointed and installed Gene "Gino" Garcia to the short-term at-large City
Council seat
City Clerk Klein gave a brief staff presentation outlining the interview process to be conducted
as directed by the Council at the December 6, 2022 meeting. She stated that the City Council's
appointment of a qualified candidate to a vacant seat would be made without regard to race,
color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, religion, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information,
marital status, military status, veteran status, or age.
City Council Minutes December 12, 2022
City Clerk Klein showed the public and Council that each of the 101 qualified applicants' names
appeared on an identically sized yellow slip of paper. Assistant City Manager Rojanasathira
folded each slip of paper in the same manner and dropped all 10 folded slips in the clear vase.
City Clerk Klein randomly selected from the vase the name of each applicant to present and be
interviewed.
The applicants approached the Council in the following randomly selected order: Connie
Haugh, Beth Fabinsky, Anne ("Annie") Michaels Seavey, Kevin Dayton, Jean Rasch, Laura O.
Nagel, Jennifer Haydu, Daniel Presser, and Gene “Gino” Garcia. Each gave a verbal
presentation not exceeding three minutes outlining his or her qualifications for and interest in
being appointed to the Council vacancy, then each was asked one question by each
Councilmember and given one minute per question to answer. Between Kevin Dayton and Jean
Rasch, Jack E. Fields was randomly called upon to approach the Council but was not present at
the meeting in person or on Zoom teleconference.
The Council recessed at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened at 7:44 p.m.
Jack E. Fields arrived at the Council Chamber during the recess and when the Council
reconvened they discussed whether to interview him out of order. On consensus, the Council
determined that they would interview Mr. Fields in the interest of inclusivity, and said that they
would take his late arrival into consideration. Mr. Fields gave his presentation and answered the
Councilmembers’ interview questions.
Public comment was received from: Marta Kraftzeck, Luis Osorio, Jeana Jett, Pat Venza, Susan
Nine, John Sovereign, Ray Meyers, and Libby Downey in favor of the appointment of Jean
Rasch; Shane Strong in favor of the appointment of Daniel Presser; Leila Falmson in favor of
the appointment of Beth Fabinsky; Veronica Miramontes, Esther Malkin, and Kala Fossum in
favor of the appointment of Gino Garcia; Tom Rowley in favor of the appointment of Jean Rasch
or Kevin Dayton; Mitchell Sawhney in favor of the appointment of Kevin Dayton; Gabe, urging
the Council to appoint someone who demonstrates critical and innovative thinking; and Kent
Glenzer, urging diversity as a focus in the Council's appointment considerations.
The Council deliberated on the applicants and their merits. It was stated that residents of
Districts 1 and 2 could have run for Council seats in the recent election, and it was stated that
the fact weighed heavily on the Council that District 4 is not known to have ever had Council
representation. It was urged to focus on Districts 3 and 4 for the appointment, because those
districts would be up for election in 2024 when the vacant term ends. The Council stated that in
the applicant interviews they paid attention to the applicants' passion and the diversity,
conciseness, insightfulness, and depth of their answers, and looked for individuals who were
well balanced and truly qualified, and who understand the issues.
Each member of the Council stated his/her top three applicants, and Gene "Gino" Garcia was
the only applicant in the top three for all four members of the Council. The Council discussed
Mr. Garcia's qualifications and remarked positively on his performance during the interview. It
was stated that his experience would result in a short, successful learning curve upon joining
the Council.
A motion was introduced by Councilmember Haffa, and seconded by Councilmember Smith, to
appoint Gene "Garcia" Garcia to fill the at-large short-term Council vacancy.
1 Qualified applicant Nicholas Cina emailed the City Clerk on Friday, December 9, 2022 to withdraw from
consideration for the vacancy.
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City Council Minutes December 12, 2022
The Council made positive remarks about Mr. Garcia and his imminent appointment. The other
applicants were encouraged to stay involved in the City, attend meetings, apply for board and
commission vacancies, and run for elective office.
The motion carried by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
City Clerk Klein gave the oath to swear Gene "Gino" Garcia into appointive office, and he was
seated at the Council dais.
ADJOURNMENT / SE LEVANTA LA SESIÓN
The Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Clementine Bonner Klein Tyller Williamson
City Clerk Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Monterey City Council Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Special Meeting Agenda Kim Barber, Councilmember,
Dist. 1
Council Special Meeting Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Monday, December 12, 2022 Ed Smith, Councilmember, Dist. 2
6:00 PM City Manager
Hans Uslar
Council Chamber, Ayuntamiento de Monterey
580 Pacific St., Agenda de la reunión Ayuntamiento
Monterey, California extraordinaria Tyller Williamson, Alcalde
and Zoom Teleconference Kim Barber, Concejala, Dist. 1
Reunión extraordinaria del
Cámara del ayuntamiento, ayuntamiento Alan Haffa, Concejal
580 Pacific St., Ed Smith, Concejal, Dist. 2
Monterey, California Lunes, 12 de diciembre de 2022
Administrador municipal
y Teleconferencia Zoom 6:00 PM Hans Uslar
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.
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:
o In-person (location listed above), with masks REQUIRED for all, regardless
of vaccination status, except those who are younger than two years old or have
a medical condition that prevents wearing a mask.
Online via ZoomGov Webinar live (no time delay):
Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-
org.zoomgov.com/j/1613844440
An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used.
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.
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Instructions.
o 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).
AVISO IMPORTANTE: De conformidad con la sección 54953(e)(1)(A) y (C) del Código de
Gobierno de California y la resolución del ayuntamiento de Monterey por la que se autoriza la
participación virtual en reuniones públicas debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, las reuniones
del ayuntamiento de Monterey y sus juntas, comisiones y comités se celebran con un formato
híbrido que ofrece participación tanto presencial como virtual (electrónica) con el fin de
promover el distanciamiento social y proteger la salud y la seguridad de los asistentes.
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Detalles para la participación del público en esta reunión del ayuntamiento:
ANTES DE ESTA REUNIÓN, los miembros del público pueden enviar comentarios a
cityclerk@monterey.org hasta ½ hora antes del comienzo de la reunión. Estos mensajes
no se leerán en voz alta durante la reunión, pero se pondrán a disposición del
ayuntamiento y del público en monterey.org/submitted-comments y en la oficina del
administrador municipal en 580 Pacific St., Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 durante el
horario laboral habitual. Todos los comentarios recibidos pasan a formar parte del acta.
DURANTE ESTA REUNIÓN, los miembros del público pueden asistir y participar:
o En persona (en el lugar indicado anteriormente), con mascarillas
OBLIGATORIAS para todos, independientemente de su estado de
vacunación, excepto los menores de dos años o los que sufran alguna
enfermedad que les impida llevar mascarilla.
En línea en el seminario web en directo a través de ZoomGov (sin retraso):
Participe desde su computadora o teléfono inteligente: https://monterey-
org.zoomgov.com/j/1613844440
Debe utilizarse una versión actualizada del software Zoom.
O únase por teléfono: marque 833-568-8864 (línea gratuita), 669-254-
5252 (Campbell, Calif.) o 646-828-7666 (Nueva York, NY). Si un número
no funciona, pruebe con otro.
Ingrese el ID del seminario web: 161 384 4440 #
Si se le pide que ingrese un ID de participante, marque #
Para “levantar la mano” marque *9. Una vez en la llamada,
marque *6 para desactivar el silencio.
¿Necesita más ayuda para utilizar o actualizar Zoom? Lea las
instrucciones para reuniones de ZoomGov
o Esta reunión también se transmitirá en vivo en youtube.com/cityofmonterey (con
un retraso de 10 segundos) y en el canal 25 de Comcast (con un retraso de
hasta 90 segundos).
CALL TO ORDER / LLAMADA AL ORDEN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / JURAMENTO A LA BANDERA
PUBLIC APPEARANCE / COMPARECENCIA PUBLICA
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.
Los temas de COMPARECENCIA PUBLICA son informes sobre asuntos no rutinarios
que pueden motivar un debate público, pero que no requieren una convocatoria formal
como audiencias públicas. Los oradores son bienvenidos a ofrecer sus comentarios
después de ser reconocidos por el alcalde. El ayuntamiento puede limitar el tiempo
asignado a cada orador.
1. Interview Qualified Council Vacancy Applicants, Discuss and Deliberate, Appoint to
fill the Short-Term At-Large Council Vacant Seat, and Install the Appointed
Councilmember (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) / Entrevistar a candidatos calificados
para la vacante del ayuntamiento, discutir y deliberar, nombrar para cubrir la
vacante a corto plazo en el ayuntamiento, e incluir al concejal nombrado (no es un
proyecto bajo la Ley de Calidad Ambiental de California, (CEQA, por sus siglas en
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inglés) según el artículo 20, sección 15378 y el artículo 5, sección 15061 del
reglamento general)
ADJOURNMENT / SE LEVANTA LA SESIÓN
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
Los miembros del público tienen derecho a dirigirse al ayuntamiento sobre cualquier tema de la agenda,
antes o durante su consideración [sección 54954.3(a) del Código de Gobierno]. El alcalde abrirá
formalmente el turno de comentarios del público en temas como “Comparecencia pública” y “Audiencias
públicas”. Los comentarios pueden hacerse a través del método descrito anteriormente en aviso
importante (re: COVID-19) en la parte superior de la agenda.
Los documentos distribuidos para el debate o la consideración de estos asuntos estarán disponibles
en: monterey.org/submitted-comments y en la oficina del administrador municipal en 580 Pacific St.,
Room 1, Monterey, CA 93940 durante el horario laboral habitual en un plazo de 72 horas antes a la
reunión, de conformidad con la sección 54957.5 del Código de Gobierno.
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La información distribuida al ayuntamiento en la reunión del ayuntamiento pasa a formar parte del
registro público. A tal efecto, deberá facilitarse una copia del material escrito, fotografías, etc.
Las reuniones del ayuntamiento se retransmiten en directo por cable y se graban en video para su
reproducción en el canal 25 del gobierno de Monterrey por Access Media Productions (AMP).
LÍNEAS DIRECTAS DE 24 HORAS PARA SUGERENCIAS DE LA CIUDAD DE MONTEREY:
Buzón de voz: (831) 646-3799
Fax: (831) 646-3793
Correo electrónico: suggest@monterey.org
Página web: http://www.monterey.org
INTERPRETACIÓN: el ayuntamiento de Monterey invita y alienta la participación del público en sus
reuniones. Para solicitar intérpretes póngase en contacto con el secretario municipal en
cityclerk@monterey.org o llame al 831-646-3935. El secretario municipal hará todo lo posible por atender
las solicitudes de asistencia de intérpretes. Las solicitudes deben realizarse lo antes posible antes de
cualquier reunión del ayuntamiento. El mismo se compromete a atender rápidamente las solicitudes de
intérpretes con objeto de maximizar la participación del público.
ACCESIBILIDAD: la ciudad de Monterey se compromete a incluir a las personas con
discapacidades en todos sus servicios, programas y actividades. En cumplimiento de la Ley de
Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés), si necesita ayuda
especial para participar en esta reunión, póngase en contacto con la oficina del secretario municipal
en cityclerk@monterey.org o llame al (831) 646-3935. La notificación 30 horas antes de la reunión
permitirá a la ciudad hacer los arreglos razonables para garantizar la accesibilidad a esta reunión [28
CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA título II]. Las solicitudes posteriores se atenderán en la medida de lo posible.
Para obtener ayuda relacionada con la comunicación, marque 711 para utilizar el servicio de
retransmisión de California (CRS, por sus siglas en inglés) para hablar con las oficinas de la ciudad. El
CRS ofrece servicios gratuitos de texto a voz, de voz a voz y en español las 24 horas del día, los 7 días
de la semana. Si necesita un dispositivo de amplificación de la audición para asistir a una reunión,
marque 711 para utilizar el CRS para hablar con la oficina del secretario municipal al (831) 646-3935
para coordinar el uso de un dispositivo.
Las próximas reuniones municipales pueden consultarse en http://isearchmonterey.org
Para más información llame al (831) 646-3935
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