Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingMonterey, CA · May 24, 2023
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
4:00 PM 7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present:
Absent: Barber, Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
City Staff
Present:
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
* Attended remotely by teleconference at the duly noticed teleconference location listed above
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This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Gov. Code sec. 54953(b).
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4: p.m. He announced that Councilmember
Smith was attending remotely.
City Clerk Klein called the roll as highlighted above, and explained to the public how to
participate in the meeting virtually. Councilmember Smith confirmed that he could hear the
meeting proceedings, that the agenda had been posted 24 hours prior to the meeting at the
teleconference location listed above, and that he was providing public access from the same
location, pursuant to GC 54953(b)(3). He confirmed that no member of the public was present
with him at the teleconference location wishing to speak.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
led the Pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize National Public Works Week 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Recognized National Public Works Week 2023
Public Works Director Renny and Engineering Projects Manager Rios gave the staff
presentation and answered Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from:
STUDY SESSION
City Council Minutes May 24, 2023
2. Receive Presentation on Reinvesting in the Monterey Sports Center: Emerging Trends Based
on the Operational Assessment Sports Facilities Advisory (Not a Project Under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received presentation
Parks and Recreation Director Larson, Sports Center Manager Willer, and consultant Suzy
Fisher-Reeder of Sports Facilities Companies, gave the staff presentation and answered
Councilmembers' questions.
Public comment was received from:
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
<name_clerk> Tyller Williamson
<title_clerk> Mayor
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Agenda
City Council
Monterey City Council Tyller Williamson, Mayor
Special Meeting Agenda Kim Barber, Councilmember,
AMENDED AGENDA District 1
Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Council Chamber Council Special Meeting Alan Haffa, Councilmember
580 Pacific Street Ed Smith, Councilmember,
Monterey, California Wednesday, May 24, 2023 District 2
and Teleconference Location: 4:00 – 5:30 PM City Manager
The Hampton Inn and Suites Hans Uslar
2850 Constitution Dr.
Room #134
Livermore, CA 94551
How to participate in this meeting:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to
cityclerk@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages
are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and
public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part
of the record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is
recommended and encouraged.
Remote via ZoomGov Webinar:
o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey-
org.zoomgov.com/j/1607729333 An up-to-date version of the Zoom
software must be used.
o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell,
CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number doesn’t work, please try another.
Enter Webinar ID: 160 772 9333 #
If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #
To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute
oNeed help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)
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).
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this City Council meeting
will include teleconference participation by Councilmember Smith from the location listed
above, which shall be accessible to the public pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54954.3.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize National Public Works Week 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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STUDY SESSION
STUDY SESSION items are used to provide information to the City Council and answer
their questions to clarify issues. Study Sessions provide a setting for informal discussions
between staff, consultants, board, commission,committee members and the City Council
regarding specific programs, projects or policies. Council does not take formal action on
the items.
2. Receive Presentation on Reinvesting in the Monterey Sports Center: Emerging
Trends Based on the Operational Assessment Sports Facilities Advisory (Not a
Project Under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
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 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
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