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Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · October 24, 2019

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MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE CITY OF MONTEREY SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2019 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER, FEW MEMORIAL HALL OF RECORDS 580 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA NCIP 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. Downtown William Curt Tipton, Rep., Bella Lofaso, Alt. Fishermen Flats Tom Rowley, Rep. Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep. Monterey Vista Jean Rasch, Rep., Hans Jannasch, Alt. New Monterey Jonathan Hill, Alt. Oak Grove Harlan Jencks, Rep. Old Town April Harrison, Rep. Skyline Dennis Duke, Rep. Villa Del Monte Duane Peterson, Rep. NCIP Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep., Marilyn Fox, Alt. Representatives & Casanova Oak Knoll Scott Dent, Alt. Alternates Del Monte Beach Kathryn Battiato, Alt. Absent: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Merrily Alley, Rep., Kathleen Baker, Alt. Fishermen Flats Sam Brand, Alt., Marilyn Maxner, Alt. Monterey Vista Bruce Zanetta, Alt. New Monterey Sharon Dwight, Rep., Joanne Garden, Alt. Oak Grove Luz Adam, Alt. Old Town Sue Ricketson, Alt. Skyline Richard Moore, Alt. Villa Del Monte Shaun Berry, Alt., Tammy Jennings, Alt. City Staff Present: Jeff Krebs, NCIP Staff Coordinator Alyssa Huerta, Administrative Assistant II CALL TO ORDER Mr. Krebs called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Ms. Huerta called the roll with thirteen (13) neighborhoods represented and Alta Mesa and Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 28, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Harlan Jencks introduced a motion to approve the minutes for March 28, 2019 as Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 submitted. The motion was seconded by Dennis Duke. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Rowley RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 2. April 4, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Duane Peterson asked for an amendment on page two, first sentence. He requested it be amended from “Katrina Hintze spoke in response to Ms. Jennings…” to “Katrina Hintze spoke in support of Ms. Jennings…” Tom Rowley introduced a motion to approve the minutes for April 4, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Dennis Duke. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 3. April 11, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Duane Peterson introduced a motion to approve the minutes for April 11, 2019 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dennis Duke. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 4. April 18, 2019 – Van Tour (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 2 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Dennis Duke introduced a motion to approve the minutes for the April 18, 2019 Van Tour meeting as submitted. The motion was seconded by Jean Rasch. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Rowley RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 5. April 18, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Dennis Duke introduced a motion to approve the minutes for April 18, 2019 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Lee Whitney. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jencks RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 6. May 2, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Dennis Duke introduced a motion to approve the minutes for May 2, 2019 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dave Overton. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 7. May 15, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 3 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 Richard Ruccello introduced a motion to approve the minutes for May 15, 2019 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Lee Whitney. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jencks RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 8. July 2, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Richard Ruccello introduced a motion to approve the minutes for July 2, 2019 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Dennis Duke. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 9. July 29, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Mr. Krebs discussed the minutes being amended to now include the attachments (as seen on voting night) displaying voted projects. Dennis Duke introduced a motion to approve the minutes for July 29, 2019 as amended. The motion was seconded by Tom Rowley. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jencks RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 4 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Krebs opened public comments. Seeing none, Mr. Krebs closed public comments. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Action: Mr. Krebs provided an update of current NCIP projects and said the Committee will need to discuss close out projects; he recommended meeting in November. NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 10. NCIP Spokesperson Reports Action: Mr. Ruccello discussed the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) direction, Grand Jury report regarding the NCIP, the 10/15/19 City Council meeting and City deficit. He also said Council confirmed the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) is named the Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP). PUBLIC APPEARANCE 11. Recommend City Council Rescope and Appropriate Remaining Fund Balance from VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 1 and VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 2 to the Casa Verde/Helvic/McNear/Portola Intersection Reconstruction Project. (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Mr. Krebs discussed project and proposed rescope. Dennis Duke introduced a motion to recommend City Council rescope and appropriate the remaining fund balance from VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 1 and VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 2 to the Casa Verde/Helvic/McNear/Portola Intersection Reconstruction Project. The motion was seconded by Jayme Fields. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Fields, Tipton, Rowley, Whitney, Rasch, Hill, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: 12. Discuss Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Revised Voting Process used Fiscal Year 2019-20 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ACTION: Mr. Krebs and the Committee discussed the revised voting process used Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 5 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 this year. 13. Discuss Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Revised Meeting Schedule used Fiscal Year 2019-20 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) ACTION: Mr. Krebs and the Committee discussed the revised meeting schedule used this year. Mr. Krebs said the schedule discussion will be agendized for a future meeting. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Olivia Morgan said she has some catching up to do with the changes to NCIP. Jean Rasch had no comment. April Lee had no comment. Duane Peterson asked for everyone to be sure their Reps and Alts do not live too close to each other for project conflict purposes. Dennis Duke said he thinks this year will work out well and he looks forward to it. Lee Whitney said she agrees with Mr. Duke. Jayme Fields stated her preference for 7pm meeting start times. Richard Ruccello discussed the sales tax increase. Dave Overton commented on the City budget. Harlan Jencks said goodnight. Tom Rowley said goodnight. Curt Tipton had no comment. Jon Hill had no comment. NEXT MEETING 14. Special meeting to be scheduled as needed. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Krebs adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 6 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 Respectfully Submitted, Approved, NCIP Staff Coordinator Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 24, 2019 7

Agenda

NCIP Committee Member listing at Neighborhood and Community https://monterey.org/City- Improvement Program Hall/Boards-Commissions-and- Committee Agenda Committees/NCIP-Committee Special Meeting NCIP Spokesperson Rick Heuer Thursday, October 24, 2019 Sharon Dwight (Alternate) Richard Ruccello (Alternate) Council Chamber 6:00 PM 580 Pacific Street NCIP Staff Coordinator Monterey, California Jeff Krebs CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 28, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 2. April 4, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 3. April 11, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 4. April 18, 2019 - Van Tour (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5. April 18, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 6. May 2, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 7. May 15, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 8. July 2, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 9. July 29, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 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 and Community 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 and Community Improvement Program Committee may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation to: NCIP 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. NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS allow NCIP Committee members to supply information on past projects, activities, or announcements to the Committee and to request clarification or direction regarding the item. 10. NCIP Spokesperson Reports 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 NCIP Staff Coordinator. The Coordinator may limit the time allocated to each speaker. 11. Recommend City Council Rescope and Appropriate Remaining Fund Balance from VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 1 and VDM Traffic Calming, Phase 2 to the Casa Verde/Helvic/McNear/Portola Intersection Reconstruction Project. (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 12. Discuss Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Revised Voting Process used Fiscal Year 2019-20 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 13. Discuss Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (NCIP) Revised Meeting Schedule used Fiscal Year 2019-20 (Not a Project Under CEQA per 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 NCIP matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2) NEXT MEETING 14. Special meeting to be scheduled as needed 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. NCIP Committee Agenda 10/24/2019 6:00:00 PM 2 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. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-3921 NCIP Committee Agenda 10/24/2019 6:00:00 PM 3

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