Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingMonterey, CA · September 27, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Councilmembers
Present: Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
Absent: Barber
City Staff City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community
Present: Development Director, Police Chief, Parks and Recreation Director,
Finance Director, Fire Chief, Human Resources Director, Library &
Museums Director, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Williamson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. City Clerk Klein called the roll and
explained to the public how to participate in the meeting remotely.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Haffa led the Pledge.
PUBLIC HEARING
City Clerk Klein announced the procedures for making public comment as described in full on
the Council agenda.
1. Adopt the Program Year 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for
Housing and Community Development Programs and Authorize Submission to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5 Section 15061)-- Tabled at the meeting of September
19, 2023
Action: Adopted Resolution No. 23-112 C.S. (4-0-1, Councilmember Barber absent)
Community Development Director Cole gave the staff presentation and answered
Councilmembers' questions together with Damien Delany, consultant with Michael Baker
International.
Public comment was received from: Tom Rowley, of Fisherman's Flats Homeowners and
Residents Association, who said that the City had missed opportunities to amend the Highway
68 Area Plan regarding potential annexation of Tarpey Flats; Amber Carrell, who expressed
frustration regarding a lack of assistance for unhoused people who did not have children or
suffer from mental health or substance issues; Esther Malkin, who shared that there was an
opportunity to build needed housing near Casanova Street; and Lorna Moffat, who asked the
City to stop focusing on building and said that existing units such as hotels should be used to
provide housing.
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City Manager Uslar addressed questions raised by the public, explaining that if annexed, the
Tarpey Flats area, currently part of Monterey County, would add additional required housing
unit requirements (Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or "RHNA" numbers) to the City of
Monterey's allocation.
The Council said that many steps were required to satisfy the State and that processes were in
place for annexation if desired, and that the City was sending a signal that indicated that
property owners would be very welcome to add units if they had the interest and the water
available to develop additional housing. It was stated that adopting the program year
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report ("CAPER") was a requirement and
must be completed.
The Council acknowledged the many financial difficulties that lead to housing issues. The cost
of housing, and entry costs such as first- and last-month rent and security deposits, were cited
as true financial obstacles that create homelessness. The desire was expressed to find ways to
assist people with housing difficulties, and potentially to use Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding to help housing and homelessness projects reach completion. The
Josephine Kernes Memorial Pool was referenced as an example of the supportive allocation of
CDBG funds in Monterey.
On a motion by Councilmember Haffa, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the
following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-112 C.S. Adopting the Program Year
2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Housing and Community
Development Programs and Authorize Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
A motion was introduced by Mayor Williamson, and seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to
table Public Appearance items 2 through 4.
Public comment on the Public Appearance items was received from Tom Rowley, who asked
the City to add a work plan item to update the Highway 68 Area Plan.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Garcia, Haffa, Smith, Williamson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Barber
ABSTAIN: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
RECUSED: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: (None)
2. Adopt a City Council Policy on Governance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Tabled (4-0-1, Councilmember Barber absent)
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3. Receive Update on the 2023 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Tabled (4-0-1, Councilmember Barber absent)
4. Provide Feedback and Direction on the 2024 City Council Workshop (Not a Project Under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Tabled (4-0-1, Councilmember Barber absent)
ADJOURNMENT
The Council adjourned at 5:06 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,
District 1
Council Special Meeting Gino Garcia, Councilmember
Alan Haffa, Councilmember
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Ed Smith, Councilmember,
District 2
Council Chamber 4:00 PM
580 Pacific Street City Manager
Monterey, California AMENDED Hans Uslar
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARINGS are held to receive PUBLIC HEARINGS are held to receive public
comment on certain items pending Council action. You are welcome to offer your
comments after being recognized by the Mayor. The Council may limit the time allocated
to each speaker. The Mayor will request that persons wishing to speak line up at the
podium or use the “raise hand” function in Zoom to determine the number of persons
interested in speaking before each Public Hearing item. The amount of time for public
comment on each Public Hearing item will be determined based on the number of
persons interested in speaking. The maximum time allotted for public comment is 30
minutes on each item. In exceptional circumstances and when necessary to ensure full
opportunity for public input, the Mayor may, with City Council consent, adjust the amount
of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each speaker.
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correspondence delivered to the City at the time of or prior to the close of the public
hearing. (Government Code section 65009(b).)
1. Adopt the Program Year 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation
Report for Housing and Community Development Programs and Authorize
Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and General Rule Article 5
Section 15061)-- Tabled at the meeting of September 19, 2023
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. The Mayor will request that persons wishing to
speak line up at the podium or use the “raise hand” function in Zoom to determine the
number of persons interested in speaking before each Public Appearance item. The
amount of time for public comment on each Public Appearance item will be determined
based on the number of persons interested in speaking. The maximum time allotted for
public comment is 30 minutes on each item. In exceptional circumstances and when
necessary to ensure full opportunity for public input, the Mayor may, with City Council
consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for
each speaker.
2. Adopt a City Council Policy on Governance (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
3. Receive Update on the 2023 City Staff Work Program (Not a Project Under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Provide Feedback and Direction on the 2024 City Council Workshop (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.
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