Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting

Name: Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2019-05-02T17:30:00
End: 2019-05-02T19:30:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 2, 2019

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE CITY OF MONTEREY THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019 5:30 PM SCHOLZE PARK CENTER, 280 DICKMAN AVENUE MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA NIP Aguajito Oaks Olivia Morgan, Rep. Representatives & Casanova-Oak Knoll Richard Ruccello, Rep. Alternates Deer Flats Dave Overton, Rep. Present: Del Monte Beach Jayme Fields, Rep. Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Merrily Alley, Rep., Kathleen Baker, Alt. Downtown William Curt Tipton, Rep., Bella Lofaso, Alt. Fisherman Flats Tom Rowley, Rep. Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep. Monterey Vista Jean Rasch, Rep., Hans Jannasch, Alt., Bruce Zanetta, Alt. New Monterey Sharon Dwight, Rep., Jonathan Hill, Alt. Oak Grove Harlan Jencks, Rep., Luz Adam, Alt. Old Town April Harrison, Rep., Sue Ricketson, Alt. Skyline Forest Dennis Duke, Rep., Richard Moore, Alt. Villa Del Monte Duane Peterson, Rep., Tammy Jennings, Alt. NIP Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep., Marilyn Fox, Alt. Representatives & Casanova Oak Knoll Scott Dent, Alt. Alternates Del Monte Beach Kathryn Battiato, Alt. Absent: Fisherman Flats Sam Brand, Alt., Marilyn Maxner, Alt. New Monterey Joanne Garden, Alt. Villa Del Monte Shaun Berry, Alt. City Staff Present: Jeff Krebs, NIP Staff Coordinator Alyssa Huerta, Administrative Assistant II Louie Marcuzzo, Park Operations Manager Gaudenz Panholzer, Fire Chief John Wilkes, Park Attendant, Veterans Park CALL TO ORDER Mr. Krebs called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Ms. Huerta called the roll with fourteen (14) neighborhoods represented and Alta Mesa absent. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Krebs opened public comments. Seeing none, Mr. Krebs closed public comments. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 1. Purpose of Follow-up Meeting (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Explained purpose of the meeting 2. Preparation for Project Selection Meeting (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Discussed NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 3. NIP Spokesperson Reports (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Explained no report to provide PUBLIC APPEARANCE 4. Project Follow-up Discussion and Public Input (Fisherman Flats, New Monterey - Villa Del Monte and Citywide) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Presented slideshow of projects; Discussed Ellen McEwen said she was from the Parks and Recreation Commission and spoke in support of NM-2, NM-8, SF-3, VDM-6, CW-5, CW-6, CW-7, CW-8, CW-10, CW-12, CW-18, CW-21, CW-22, CW-24, CW-27, CW-28, CW-36, CW-38A, CW-38B, CW-46 and CW-48. Ms. McEwen spoke in opposition of NM-6, SF-1, and CW-3. Ms. McEwen also discussed PRC concerns and clarifications needed regarding CW-9, CW-17 and CW-19. Vince Cardinalli spoke in opposition of NM-2. Mary Israel spoke in support of NM-2. Chuck Hurd discussed NM-2. Theresa Garcia spoke in opposition of NM-2. Patrick, resident of Hawthorne, spoke in opposition of NM-2. Abby, resident of Hawthorne, spoke in favor of NM-2. Mark Askew spoke in opposition of NM-2. Alina Hurd discussed NM-2. Marietta Favalora spoke in opposition of NM-2. Diane Aiello spoke in opposition of NM-2. Linda Peterson spoke in support of NM-2. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 2 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 Donna Gibson spoke in support of NM-4. Rod Bart spoke in support of CW-1. Mike Sovereign said he is a member of the Museums and Cultural Arts Commission and spoke in support of CW-15, CW-16, and CW-30. Carrie Anna Hess spoke in support of CW-17. John Wilkes, Park Attendant at Veterans Park, spoke in support of CW-21, CW-26, CW-28, and CW- 43. Ray Meyers spoke in support of CW-31. Pat Venza spoke in support of CW-31. Suzanne Grimes spoke in support of CW-31. Frank Sollecito spoke in support of CW-38A and B. Gaudenz Panholzer, Monterey Fire Chief, spoke in support of CW-41 and CW-47. Pat Venza discussed CW-48. Barbara Lang spoke in support of CW-48. 5. Set Proposed Project Priorities (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Stated proposed project priorities per neighborhood. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Richard Ruccello said the friends of Monterey Library book sale is tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Friends of the Library and is later open Saturday and Sunday to the public. He discussed the NIP Policy and Procedures Manual and the public view of the changes NIP made this year. Dave Overton said he concurs with Richard Ruccello. Harlan Jencks had no comment. April Harrison commented on voting night. Kathleen Baker had no comment. Lee Whitney commented regarding voting night. Tom Rowley commented on voting night and referred to Richard Ruccello’s comments regarding public concerns. Mr. Rowley discussed being called to the Civil Grand Jury regarding NIP and said the report is out. Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 3 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 Dennis Duke commented on the NIP project list and NIP meeting videos. Duane Peterson commented on the wireless subcommittee and fiber installation. Sharon Dwight commented on the NIP Finance Subcommittee and voting night. She thanked the staff for their work. Jayme Fields commented on the Committee. Jean Rasch commented on the NIP meeting schedule. Curt Tipton commented regarding a letter the City Attorney helped him write to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). Olivia Morgan had no comment. NEXT MEETING 6. Project Selection (Voting Night) - May 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers ADJOURNMENT Mr. Krebs adjourned the meeting at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, NIP Staff Coordinator Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, May 2, 2019 4

Agenda

NIP Committee Neighborhood Improvement Member listing at Program Committee Agenda http://monterey.org/nip NIP Spokesperson Rick Heuer Sharon Dwight (Alternate) Richard Ruccello (Alternate) Thursday, May 2, 2019 Scholze Park Center 280 Dickman Avenue NIP Staff Coordinator 5:30 PM Jeff Krebs Monterey, California CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS. At this time, the public may speak for a maximum of one to three minutes on any subject which is within the jurisdiction of the Monterey Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee and which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention of the Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: NIP Coordinator, Public Works, Engineering Division, City Hall, Monterey CA 93940. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS supply the Committee with written or oral information that they may wish to take action by placing the item on a future agenda. 1. Purpose of Follow-up Meeting (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2. Preparation for Project Selection Meeting (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS allow NIP Committee members to supply information on past projects, activities, or announcements to the Committee and to request clarification or direction regarding the item. 3. NIP Spokesperson Reports (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) PUBLIC APPEARANCE PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing. You are welcome to offer your comments after being recognized by the NIP Staff Coordinator. The Coordinator may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 4. Project Follow-up Discussion and Public Input (Fisherman Flats, New Monterey - Villa Del Monte and Citywide) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5. Set Proposed Project Priorities (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief report on his or her activities. In addition, a Committee member may provide a referral to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting concerning any NIP matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2) NEXT MEETING 6. Project Selection (Voting Night) - May 15, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers ADJOURNMENT Agenda packets may be reviewed by the public in the Engineering Office or on the web at http://www.monterey.org beginning 72 hours prior to the date of the meeting. Members of the public have the right to address the Committee on any Agenda items. The Staff Coordinator will formally open the floor for public comment. However, if you wish to speak to items during "Consent Agenda" or "Staff Informational Report," please advise the staff or the Coordinator prior to the action on that item and you will be recognized. Notification, as much in advance as possible, is appreciated. Information distributed to the Committee at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. should be provided to the Secretary for this purpose. For more agenda information, call the Engineering Office at 831-646-3921. 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 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 (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 MEETINGS AT CITY HALL May 3 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM May 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 8 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 5:30 PM May 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM May 10 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM NIP Committee Agenda Thursday, May 2, 2019 2 May 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 15 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM May 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 20 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM May 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 12 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3921 NIP Committee Agenda Thursday, May 2, 2019 3

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