Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Committee Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · June 22, 2023
Minutes
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, June 22, 2023
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC ST. AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
NCIP Alta Mesa Rick Heuer, Rep.
Representatives Casanova Oak Knoll Richard Ruccello, Rep.*
& Alternates Deer Flats Dave Overton
Present: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Scott Hanson, Rep.
Downtown Bella Lofaso, Alt.
Fishermen’s Flats Tom Rowley, Rep.
Glenwood Lee Whitney, Rep.
New Monterey Chinyere Ogbonna, Rep.
Oak Grove Luz Adam, Rep.**
Old Town April Harrison, Rep., Sue Ricketson**
Skyline Dennis Duke, Rep.
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 Casanova Oak Knoll Scott Dent, Alt
& Alternates Del Monte Beach Jayme Fields, Rep.
Absent: Del Monte Grove-Laguna Grande Joseph Hill, Alt.
Downtown Curt Tipton, Rep.
Fishermen’s Flats Marilyn Maxner, Alt.
Glenwood Amanda Preece, Alt.
Monterey Vista Jean Rasch, Rep., Hans Jannasch, Alt.
Oak Grove Pat Erlinger, Alt.
Skyline John Mera, 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 Chair Heuer called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 11 neighborhoods represented and 4 neighborhoods absent
(Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach, Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 27, 2023 (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved as submitted.
Committee Member Overton introduced a motion to approve the April 27, 2023 minutes
as submitted. The motion was seconded by Committee Member Ruccello.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 10 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Hanson,
Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney, Ogbonna,
Harrison, Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach,
Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 1 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Duke
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
None.
NCIP INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
None.
2. NCIP Spokesperson Reports
NCIP Chair Heuer reported that the Monterey Bay Weekly did a write up on the NCIP beach
mats project.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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3. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Old Capitol Site Master Plan
(nip2322) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061)
Action: Additional Funding Approved
Committee Member Rowley introduced a motion to approve the transfer of additional
funding for the Old Capitol Site Master Plan. The motion was seconded by Committee
Member Committee Member Duke.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 11 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Hanson,
Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney, Ogbonna,
Harrison, Duke, Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach,
Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
4. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Pacific Street Streetlight
(nip2321) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061)
Action: Additional Funding Approved
Committee Member Duke introduced a motion to approve the transfer of additional
funding for the Pacific Street Streetlight. The motion was seconded by Committee
Member Committee Member Ruccello.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 11 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Hanson,
Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney, Ogbonna,
Harrison, Duke, Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach,
Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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5. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Fishermen’s Flats Traffic
Calming Plan (37n1443) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Additional Funding Approved
Committee Member Rowley introduced a motion to approve the transfer of additional
funding for Fishermen’s Flats Traffic Calming Plan. The motion was seconded by
Committee Member Committee Member Duke.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 11 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Hanson,
Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney, Ogbonna,
Harrison, Duke, Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach,
Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
6. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Mar Vista Reconstruction
Design Project (35n1616) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Additional Funding Approved
Committee Member Ruccello introduced a motion to approve the transfer of additional
funding for Mar Vista Reconstruction Design Project. The motion was seconded by
Committee Member Committee Member Duke.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 11 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Heuer, Ruccello, Overton, Hanson,
Lofaso, Rowley, Whitney, Ogbonna,
Harrison, Duke, Peterson
NOES: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 4 COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Aguajito Oaks, Del Monte Beach,
Monterey Vista, and Oak Grove
ABSTAIN: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
RECUSED: 0 COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
7. Discussion Regarding Acceptance of Defunded Project Nominations in 2024 Neighborhood and
Community Improvement Program Cycle (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Public comment was received by John Sovereign.
Action: The committee had a discussion on how to proceed with defunded projects.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
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Committee members made closing comments.
NEXT MEETING
August 10, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned at 7:23 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 Special Meeting
NCIP Chair and Spokesperson
Thursday, June 22, 2023 Rick Heuer
Council Chamber, 580 Pacific 6:30 PM NCIP Vice Chair and
St. and Zoom Teleconference Alternate Spokesperson
Monterey, California Jean Rasch
and
Teleconference Locations: NCIP Staff Coordinator
238 Lerwick Dr; Tom Harty
423 Dela Vina Ave;
in Monterey, California
and
275 Hospital Parkway, Suite
370, 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 Ruccello 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. April 27, 2023 (Not a project under CEQA 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 Chair. The Chair may limit the
time allocated to each speaker.
3. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Old Capitol Site
Master Plan (nip2322) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Pacific Street
Streetlight (nip2321) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Fishermen’s
Flats Traffic Calming Plan (37n1443) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Recommend Appropriation and Transfer of Additional Funding for Mar Vista
Reconstruction Design Project (35n1616) (Not a project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Discussion Regarding Acceptance of Defunded Project Nominations in 2024
Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program Cycle (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
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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 August 10, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
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