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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Tomlinson

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only)

Report on Closed Session by City Attorney

Other

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
General Public Comment must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the City and the Council that are not on the Regular Agenda. This is the appropriate place to comment as to items on the Consent Agenda, only if you do not wish to have the item pulled for individual consideration by the Council. Comments from the public will be limited to three minutes and will not receive Council action. Comments regarding items on the Regular Agenda shall be heard prior to Council’s consideration of such items at the time such items are called. Whenever possible, written correspondence should be submitted to the Council in advance of the meeting, to provide adequate time for its consideration.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda deals with routine and non-controversial matters, and may include action on resolutions, ordinances, or other public hearings for which testimony is not anticipated. The vote on the Consent Agenda shall apply to each item that has not been removed. Any member of Council, staff, or the public may remove an item from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. When items are pulled for discussion, they will be automatically placed at the end of their respective section within the Regular Agenda. One motion shall be made to adopt all non-removed items on the Consent Agenda.

APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business

Minutes of the December 15, 2021 City Council Regular and Special Meetings

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Minutes of the January 12, 2022 City Council Special Meeting

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

RESOLUTIONS
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business

Application for State Project HOMEKEY Round 2 Funding

Reference: Anastacia Wyatt, Housing Program Manager

Recommended Action:

Adopt a Resolution with the City as the lead applicant and SLI as the co-applicant, authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in the amount not to exceed $15,000,000 for the conversion of the Monarch Resort into a Homekey project.
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute a MOU with Shangri-La Industries memorializing roles and responsibilities.
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute agreement(s) and/ or implementing documents with Shangri La Industries and Step Up Second Street, Inc. to effectuate the implementation of a Homekey project in the City of Pacific Grove.
Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute funding agreement and other implementing documents with the State of California Department of Housing Community Development.

CEQA: Statutory Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15268, Ministerial Projects

ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Public Hearings

Ordinance to Amend the City Salary Classification Schedule - Adding IT Support Specialist

Reference: Leticia Livian, HR Director and Tori Hannah, ASD Director/Assistant City Manager

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to add a salary for Information Technology Specialist and approve the amendment.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

REPORTS – INFORMATION ONLY
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business

Monterey Salinas Transit Minutes of November 15, 2021

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Check Register Report – December 2021

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Core Revenue Report Status for December 2021

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the Core Revenue Status Report for December 2021.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

City Council Goals and Tactics - Update

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

REPORTS – REQUIRING ACTION
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business

Ratification of New Local Emergency Actions

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive report of emergency directives/modifications.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve appointments to City Boards, Committees and Commissions listed below.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

10.

MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 13. New Business

Beautification and Natural Resource Commission Meeting Minutes: October 19, 2021

Reference: Daniel Gho, Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes: November 4, 2021

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Minutes: 11-8-21

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

REGULAR AGENDA

11.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
For public hearings involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, the proponent of an item may be given 10 minutes to speak and others in support of the proponent’s position may be given three minutes each. A designated spokesperson for opposition to the item may be given 10 minutes to speak and all others in opposition may be given three minutes each. Very brief rebuttal and surrebuttal may be allowed in the sole discretion of the Council. In public hearings not involving a quasi-judicial determination by the Council, all persons may be given three minutes to speak on the matter. Public hearings on non-controversial matters or for which testimony is not anticipated may be placed on the Consent Agenda, but shall be removed if any person requests a staff presentation or wishes to be heard on the matter.

Tree Appeal 718 Sunset Drive

Reference: Daniel Gho, Public Works Director / Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action:

Hold a de novo public hearing for tree removal permit application 21-104
Uphold the decision of the City Arborist and the Beautification and Natural Resources Commission (BNRC) for tree removal permit application 21-104 denying the removal of one Monterey Pine at 718 Sunset Drive and deny the appeal of Moe Ammar

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Public Works Warehouse and Office Building Fire Replacement and Repair

Reference: Daniel Gho, Public Works Director / Deputy City Manager

Recommended Action: Authorize an agreement with Jacob Construction & Design not to exceed $485,643 plus a 15% contingency for the replacement of the metal building & repairs to the administration office at the Public Works Corporation Yard.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures and Facilities

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Status of the City's MPWMD Water Allocation, Water Entitlement and City's Water Wait List Architectural Permits

Reference: Laurel O'Halloran, Associate Planner

Recommended Action: Receive a report on the status of the City’s water reserves per the November 2021 Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) monthly allocation report and monthly entitlement report and discuss potential options for owners on the City’s Water Wait List.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Promissory Agreement for Payment of Water Entitlement for the PG Hotel, formerly known as the Hotel Durrell

Reference: Laurel O'Halloran, Associate Planner

Recommended Action: Approve a promissory agreement for water entitlement for the Pacific Grove (PG) Hotel, formerly known as the Hotel Durrell, to be located at 157 Grand Avenue (APN 006-173-002)

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager

Recommended Action:

Receive the Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, which includes the Auditor's Opinion on the City's financial statements, from the City's independent auditor, Chavan & Associates, LLP
Receive the Transportation Safety and Investment Plan Account Fund (TAMC Measure X) Report, which includes the Auditor's Report by the City's independent auditor, Chavan & Associates, LLP
Receive a status on improvements based on the auditor's recommendations that are being implemented, and provide any desired direction.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

CONCEPT REVIEW: ARPA Funding Public Outreach

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Review proposed public outreach approach and provide direction to staff.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

CONCEPT REVIEW: ARPA Funding Public Outreach

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Review proposed public outreach approach and provide direction to staff.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Leadership - Mastering Your Role as an Elected Official

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Receive report and discuss.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Council Liaison Role

Reference: Nick Smith, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Review role and provide staff direction.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

Elizabeth Hull Legal Services for ATC Project

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action:

Approve payment not exceeding $100,000 to Best Best & Krieger LLP for Elizabeth Hull legal services related to development/commercial real estate of the ATC Hotel and Commercial Project.
Discuss financial controls for Council approved items that do not have stated expenditure limits.

CEQA: Does not constitute a Project per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15378

14.

FULL PRESENTATIONS

15.

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF ADA COMPLIANCE: Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Codified At 42 United States Code Section 12101 and 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in the provision of any services, programs, or activities. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. City Hall is an accessible facility. A limited number of assisted listening devices will be available at this meeting. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting or provide the requested agenda format.