Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 11, 2023
Minutes
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, May 11, 2023
6:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST. AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
NCIP Casanova Oak Knoll Richard Ruccello, Rep.*
Representatives Del Monte Beach Jayme Fields, Rep.
& Alternates Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Scott Hanson, Rep.
Present: Downtown Curt Tipton, Rep.*
Fishermen’s Flats Tom Rowley, Rep.
Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep.
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.
Villa Del Monte Duane Peterson, Rep.
* 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 Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep.
& Alternates Casanova Oak Knoll Scott Dent, Alt.
Absent: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Joseph Hill, Alt.
Downtown Bella Lofaso, Alt.
Fishermen’s Flats Marilyn Maxner, Alt.
Glenwood Amanda Preece, Alt.
Oak Grove Pat Erlinger, Alt.
Old Town Sue Ricketson, Alt.
Skyline John Mera, Alt.
Villa Del Monte Tammy Jennings, Alt.
City Staff Thomas Harty, NCIP Staff Coordinator, Acting City Engineer
Present: Reginald Paulding, 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 Vice Chair Rasch 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
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Action: Called roll with 13 neighborhoods represented and 2 neighborhoods absent
(Aguajito Oaks and Alta Mesa).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments were received by Sharon Dwight, Donna Gibson, Wendy Brickman, Robert
Yoha and Lance Koehler.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
NCIP Staff Coordinator Harty informed committee that parking passes are available for
neighborhood representative and that conflict maps are under review.
NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
1. NCIP Spokesperson Reports
NCIP Vice Chair Rasch asked the committee to provide their priority lists.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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2. NCIP Committee Second Review of Proposed Projects: New Monterey – Villa Del Monte and
Multi-Neighborhood Projects (Not a Project Under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and
Under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Staff Coordinator Harty reviewed proposed project New Monterey – Villa Del Monte and Multi-
Neighborhood, receiving public and committee comments after reviewing each neighborhood.
New Monterey Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Ellen McEwen, Parks and Recreation Commission, who
pulled project NM-06 and suggested to do surface upgrades to extend the life of the building
and added that it is number three on the Parks and Recreation Commission priority list.
Lee Anderson commented in favor of NM-13. Donna Gibson commented in favor of NM-13.
Sharon Dwight commented in favor of NM-02, NM-05, NM-08, NM-16, NM-11, NM-10, NM-13,
and NM-24. Donna Gibson commented in favor of NM-20 noting that it is priority number nine
for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Lance Koehler commented in favor of NM-16.
Committee Member Ogbonna commented that the neighborhood association is in favor of
projects that emphasize safety and listed their priorities as NM-13, NM-19, and NM-12.
Committee Member Ogbonna also commented that NM-25 was completed by residents and is
low on the priority list. Staff Coordinator Harty clarified that the cost estimate NM-10 can be
lowered if committee decides that the project is just for a design. Staff Coordinator Harty
clarified the cost estimate is for the full restoration of the Aeneas Bridge (NM-16). The
Committee commented that they would like to receive information on the public restroom study
in order to make a decision on NM-10.
Old Town Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Carrie Ann in favor of OT-02.
Committee Member Harrison withdrew OT-01. Committee Member Harrison listed the
neighborhood project priorities as OT-05, OT-03, and OT-02.
Ryan Ranch Public and Committee Comments:
Public comments were received by John Sovereighn, Michael Kennedy, Cindy Davis, Charles
Carter, Tony Melandres, Karen Hinton, Donna Gibson, Chad Gile, and Theresa Pipe in favor of
RR-02. Sharon Dwight commented in favor of RR-01.
Committee Member Rowley commented in favor of RR-01. Committee Member Ruccello
commented in favor of RR-02.
Skyline Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Committee Member Hans Yannish in favor of SK-05.
Committee Member Duke listed the neighborhood project priorities as SK-03, SK-08, and SK-
05. He also commented that SK-09 was already repaired and that he was in favor of SK-10.
Villa Del Monte Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Chantrell Melentres in favor of VDM-05.
Committee Member Peterson the neighborhood project priorities as VDM-07, VDM-05, VDM-
06, VDM-02, VDM-03, and VDM-07.
Multi-Neighborhood Public and Committee Comments:
Public comment was received by Tom Reeves in favor of MN-12, Pat Venza in favor of MN-06,
Ellen McEwen in favor of MN-12 noting this project is number one for the Parks and Recreation
Commission, Sharon Dwight in favor of MN-17, Wendy Brickman in favor of MN-01, Therese
Pipes in favor of MN-01, and Robert Yoha in favor of MN-01.
Committee Member Rowley commented in favor of MN-05. City traffic engineering staff
commented that the highway is under CalTrans jurisdiction in regard to MN-05. Committee
Member Fields commented on furthering discussion for projects MN-01, MN-06, MN-11, MN-
12, and MN-13. Committee Member Duke, Harrison, and Ruccello commented in favor of MN-
06. Committee Member Hanson commented in favor of MN-18, and Committee Member
Peterson commented in favor of MN-14.
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COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Committee members gave their priority lists as follows.
Committee Member Ruccello: MN-01, COK-03, COK-05, and COK-01.
Committee Vice Chair Rasch: MV-08, MV-05, MV-07, MV-02, MV-11, MV-10, MV-01, MV-13,
and MV-06.
Committee Member Fields: DMB-09, DMB-03, DMB-07, DMB-06, DMB-05, and DMB-01.
Committee Member Rowley: FF-03 and MN-05.
Committee Member Hanson: DMG-04, DMG-05, DMG-02, and DMG-01.
Committee Member Tipton: DT-09 and MN-04.
Committee Member Overton: DF-02, DF-03, and MN-06.
Committee Member Tipton requested conflict project information from Staff Coordinator Harty.
NEXT MEETING
June 1, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
8:49 PM
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 (2nd Review),
Second Half of Projects NCIP Chair and Spokesperson
Rick Heuer
Thursday, May 11, 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;
300 Glenwood Cir;
in Monterey, California,
and
275 Hospital Parkway, Suite
370 in San Jose, California
95119
How to participate in this meeting:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to engineering-
admin@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These messages are
not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting body and public
at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received become part of the
record.
In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is
recommended and encouraged.
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This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10
second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay).
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this City Council meeting
will include teleconference participation by Neighborhood Representatives Ruccello,
Tipton, and Ogbonna and Neighborhood Alternates Jennings and Preece 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.
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.
1. 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 Committee Chair. The Chair
may limit the time allocated to each speaker.
2. NCIP Committee Second Review of Proposed Projects: New Monterey – Villa Del
Monte and Multi-Neighborhood Projects (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
The next regularly scheduled meeting is June 1, 2023.
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
Committee Chair 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
Committee Chair 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.
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