Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting

Name: Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting — Monterey, CA
Start: 2019-11-21T19:00:00
End: 2019-11-21T21:00:00
Location: Monterey, CA

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · November 21, 2019

Agenda Minutes Packet

Minutes

MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE CITY OF MONTEREY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 7:00 PM 735 PACIFIC STREET - ORCA CONFERENCE ROOM MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA NCIP Aguajito Oaks Olivia Morgan, Rep. Representatives & Casanova-Oak Knoll Richard Ruccello, Rep Alternates Deer Flats Dave Overton, Rep. Present: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Merrily Alley, Rep. Downtown William Curt Tipton, Rep., Bella Lofaso, Alt. Fisherman Flats Marilyn Maxner, Alt. Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep. Monterey Vista Hans Jannasch, Alt. New Monterey Sharon Dwight, Rep Oak Grove Harlan Jencks, Rep., 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. NCIP Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep., Marilyn Fox, Alt. Representatives & Casanova-Oak Knoll Scott Dent, Alt. Alternates Del Monte Beach Jayme Fields, Rep., Kathryn Battiato, Alt. Absent: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Kathleen Baker, Alt. Fisherman Flats Tom Rowley, Rep., Sam Brand, Alt. Monterey Vista Jean Rasch, Rep., Bruce Zanetta, Alt. New Monterey Jonathan Hill, Alt., Joanne Garden, Alt. Oak Grove Luz Adam, Alt. Villa Del Monte Shaun Berry, Alt., City Staff Present: Jeff Krebs, NCIP Staff Coordinator Jenny Leinen, Administrative Assistant II CALL TO ORDER Mr. Krebs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Ms. Leinen called the roll with thirteen (13) neighborhoods represented and Alta Mesa and Del Monte Beach absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 24, 2019 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved the minutes of October 24, 2019 as amended. Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM Mr. Krebs discussed the minutes being amended to reflect that a future meeting regarding scheduling is needed. Marilyn Maxner requested that the date referenced in the motion of item 8, page 4 be corrected from April 18, 2019 to July 2, 2019. Richard Ruccello introduced a motion to approve the October 24, 2019 minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Harlan Jencks. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 12 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Alley, Tipton, Maxner, Whitney, Jannasch, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Dwight RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: PUBLIC COMMENTS Paul O’Leary expressed concerns regarding pickleball at Via Paraiso Park. Steven Cry introduced himself as the newly elected Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande neighborhood president. Hans Jannasch expressed concern with the potential of the Veterans’ Park position being contracted out and the park being managed by an entity other than the City. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Mayor Clyde Roberson spoke regarding misinformation in the community about privatization of Veterans’ park, the potential of Commission/Committee appointments being increased to four year terms, and the fiscal emergency recently declared by the City Council. NIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS 2. NIP Spokesperson Reports Richard Ruccello gave a report on the proposed sales tax due to the fiscal emergency and recommended support of the tax. PUBLIC APPEARANCE 3. Approve Close Out List of Completed Projects and Recommend Council De-appropriate $275,169.91 of Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Funds from Completed Projects to the NCIP Ending Balance Account (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM 2 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM Action: Approved the close out list of completed projects and recommended Council de- appropriate $275,169.91 of Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Funds from completed projects to the NCIP Ending Balance Account. Mr. Krebs and the Committee discussed the close out list of completed projects and staff’s recommendation. Public comment was opened and seeing no comments, public comment was closed. Sharon Dwight introduced a motion to approve the close out list of completed projects and recommend Council de-appropriate $275,169.91 of Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Funds from completed projects to the NCIP Ending Balance Account. The motion was seconded by Richard Ruccello. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Morgan, Ruccello, Overton, Ally, Tipton, Maxner, Whitney, Jannasch, Dwight, Jencks, Harrison, Duke, Peterson NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Marilyn Maxner had no comment. Duane Peterson had no comment. Dave Overton had no comment. Dennis Duke asked if it is assumed that City Council will approve the cutoff projects and Mr. Krebs said the Villa Del Monte highway screening project is the only one highlighted for high maintenance costs due to the watering of trees. Lee Whitney congratulated the City on its upcoming increase in Engineering Staff and wished everyone a happy holidays. Hans Jannasch had no comment. Harlan Jencks thanked staff for their work and said it is wonderful to have a brief meeting. Richard Ruccello said there is research out of Berkeley showing that millions of trees have died and that he would like to get started on the tree study as soon as possible. April Harrison said she looks forward to the completion of a neighborhood park in 2020. Curt Tipton had no comment. Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM 3 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM Sharon Dwight thanked Mr. Krebs for reviewing the significant list of pending projects and said he is doing an amazing job. Merrily Alley said this will be her last meeting as she will not be returning to the NCIP next year. NEXT MEETING 4. Special meeting to be scheduled as needed ADJOURNMENT Mr. Krebs adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Jenny Leinen Jeff Krebs Recording Secretary NCIP Staff Coordinator Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting Minutes 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM 4

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, November 21, 2019 Sharon Dwight (Alternate) Richard Ruccello (Alternate) 735 Pacific Street - Orca 7:00 PM Conference Room NCIP Staff Coordinator Monterey, California Jeff Krebs CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. October 24, 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. 2. 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. 3. Approve Close Out List of Completed Projects and Recommend Council De- appropriate $275,169.91 of Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Funds from Completed Projects to the NCIP Ending Balance Account (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 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 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. 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 11/21/2019 7:00:00 PM 2

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