Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 13, 2023
Minutes
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, April 13, 2023
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST. AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
NCIP Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep.*
Representatives Casanova Oak Knoll Richard Ruccello, Rep.*, Scott Dent, Alt.**
& Alternates Deer Flats Dave Overton, Rep.
Present: Del Monte Beach Jayme Fields, Rep.
Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Scott Hansen, Rep., Josepth Hill, Alt**
Downtown Bella Lofaso, Alt.
Fishermen’s Flats Tom Rowley, Rep.
Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep. Amanda Preece, Alt.**
Monterey Vista Jean Rasch, Rep., Hans Jannasch, Alt.
New Monterey Chinyere Ogbonna, Rep.*
Oak Grove Luz Adam, Rep.**
Old Town April Harrison, Rep.
Skyline Dennis Duke, Rep., John Mera, Alt.**
Villa Del Monte Duane Peterson, Rep., Tammy Jennings, Alt.*
* attended remotely via teleconference
** attended remotely via teleconference but did not
notice staff, therefore considered a member of the
public.
NCIP Aguajito Oaks Olivia Morgan, Rep.
Representatives Downtown Curt Tipton, Rep.
& Alternates Fishermen’s Flats Marilyn Maxner, Alt.
Absent: Oak Grove Pat Erlinger, Alt.
Old Town Sue Ricketson, Alt.
City Staff Thomas Harty, NCIP Staff Coordinator, Acting City Engineer
Present: Reginald Paulding, NCIP Engineering Project Manager
Cody Hennings, Engineering Technician
Fattima Momini, Administrative Assistant
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and the
City Council's resolution authorizing teleconferencing.
CALL TO ORDER
Action: NCIP Chair Heuer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Staff Coordinator Tom Harty explained to the public how to participate in the meeting virtually
via Zoom teleconference.
ROLL CALL
Action: Called roll with 13 neighborhoods represented and 2 neighborhoods absent
(Aguajito Oaks and Oak Grove).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Public comments were made by Nina Beaty and Terry Pipes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 23, 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved as submitted.
Committee Member Fields introduced a motion to approve the February 23, 2023 minutes
as submitted. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Rasch.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Fields,
Hansen, Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney,
Rasch, Ogbonna, Harrison, Duke,
Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Staff Coordinator Harty reported that conflict maps were being prepared. NCIP Engineering
Project Manager Paulding gave status reports on funded projects.
NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
2. Monterey City Clerk Presentation on AB 2449 and Traditional Brown Act Teleconference Rules
(Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Staff Coordinator Harty had technical difficulties sharing the recorded presentation from the City
Clerk and made a verbal report on teleconference requirements.
3. NCIP Spokesperson Reports
NCIP Chair Heuer reported that he met with the City Manager, City Attorney, and Tom Harty to
discuss the Citywide designation being removed. Heuer reported that ultimately all projects
must have a neighborhood designation since all projects are in a neighborhood.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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4. Approve Funding for Two FY 2022-23 Cut Off Projects (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved.
Committee Member Ruccello introduced a motion to Approve Additional Funding for
Two FY 2022-23 Cut Off Projects. The motion was seconded by Committee Member
Rowley.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Fields,
Hansen, Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney,
Rasch, Ogbonna, Harrison, Duke,
Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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5. NCIP Committee First Review of Proposed Projects: Aguajito Oaks – Monterey Vista (Not a
Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Staff Coordinator Harty reviewed proposed project Aguajito Oaks – Monterey Vista, receiving
public and committee comments after reviewing each neighborhood.
Aguajito Oaks Neighborhood Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by a number ending in 902 in regards to AM-01 asking for
clarification the path proposed. NCIP Chair Heuer clarified that the path is an existing path.
Casanova Oak Knoll Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Robert Yoha in favor of COK-03.
Committee Member Ruccello commented in favor COK-01, COK-03, and COK-05. Staff
Coordinator Harty discussed getting clarity from the project submitter on COK-01 on whether or
not the proposal is including camera monitoring.
Deer Flats Public and Committee Comments:
No comments were made by the public or committee.
Del Monte Beach Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Committee Member Hans Jannasch on DMB-02 on whether
erosion is an issue for the project. Committee member Fields commented that the Portland Loo
company felt confident that the restrooms would hold up. Committee Member Ruccello
commented that the loo is stainless steel and holds up well in the climate.
Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Public and Committee Comments:
Staff Coordinator Harty will remove DMG-03 as the committee approved to fund it. Public
comment was received by Nina Beaty about DMG-02 and concern for noise levels.
Downtown Public and Committee Comments:
Public Comment was received from Nina Beaty in support of DT-09. Nina Beaty commented on
the safety and health concern associated with DT-15 and converDT-06.
Committee Member Ruccello commented in support of DT-09, concern of allocating money to
the youth center as it is in a tsunami zone, support of DT-06, and support of DT-17.
Committee Chair Heuer commented in support of DT-01. Committee Vice Chair Rasch
commented on DT-15 concerned about toxicity levels of artificial turf. Committee Member
Rowley commented in support of DT-17.
Fishermen’s Flats Public and Committee Comments:
Committee Member Rowley commented that submitter for FF-01 and FF-04 no longer resides
in Monterey and that he does not have signatures of support from neighbors for FF-02 yet.
No projects were nominated for Glewood.
Monterey Vista Public and Committee Comments:
MV-03 was completed and removed, MV-04 was completed and removed, and MV-12 was
approved to go to council and removed. Public comment was received by Ray Myers in support
of MV-08. Public comment was received by Nina Beaty in support of MV-10 and opposed MV-
12. Public comment was received by Bruce Anetta in support of MV-08. Public comment was
received by Committee Member Jannasch in support of MV-08.
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6. Adopt the Updated Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Deadline
and Meeting Schedule for Development of the FY 2023/24 Neighborhood and Community
Improvement Program (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Adopted.
NCIP Chair Heuer introduced a motion to the Updated Neighborhood and Community
Improvement Program Committee Deadline and Meeting Schedule for Development of
the FY 2023/24 Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program. The motion was
seconded by Committee Member Rowley.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 13 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Fields,
Hansen, Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney,
Rasch, Ogbonna, Harrison, Duke,
Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee Member Ogbonna commented that NM-19 would be added back to the list of
nominated projects. Committee Chair Heuer commented that he would not be in attendance for
the next meeting. Committee Member Adam commented that she would be attending the next
meeting remotely and would provide her address.
NEXT MEETING
April 20, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
8:12 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Fattima Momini Tom Harty
Recording Secretary NCIP Staff Coordinator
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Agenda
NCIP Committee
Neighborhood and Community Member listing at
Improvement Program https://www.monterey.org/city_
Committee Agenda hall/boards,_commissions,_co
mmittees/ncip.php
NCIP Meeting (1st Review, First
Half of Neighborhoods) NCIP Chair and Spokesperson
Rick Heuer
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific NCIP Vice Chair and
St. and Zoom Teleconference 6:00 PM Alternate Spokesperson
Monterey, California Jean Rasch
and
Teleconference Locations: NCIP Staff Coordinator
238 Lerwick Dr; 527 Pearl St.; Tom Harty
423 Dela Vina Ave in
Monterey, California, and
Larrea 1237 9A, in Buenos
Aires, Argentina;
and
275 Hospital Parkway, Suite
370 in San Jose, CA 95119
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TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this City Council meeting
will include teleconference participation by Neighborhood Representatives Heuer,
Ruccello, Tipton, and Ogbonna and Neighborhood Alternate Jennings from the locations
listed above, which shall be accessible to the public pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54954.3.
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 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. February 23, 2023 (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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. Monterey City Clerk Presentation on AB 2449 and Traditional Brown Act
Teleconference Rules (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
3. 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.
4. Approve Funding for Two FY 2022-23 Cut Off Projects (Not a project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. NCIP Committee First Review of Proposed Projects: Aguajito Oaks – Monterey
Vista (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and Under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Adopt the Updated Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program
Committee Deadline and Meeting Schedule for Development of the FY 2023/24
Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program (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)
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NEXT MEETING
The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 20, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
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