Printed Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 18, 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 Amelio

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Service Award: Will Crandell (20 Years)

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive presentation.

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

Mayor's Proclamation: Public Works Week

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Receive proclamation.

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

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 May 11, 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

Resolution Setting the Appropriations Limit for FY 2022-2023

Reference: Jennifer Pope, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing and approve a resolution setting the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Action required by 7/1/2022.

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager and Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action:

Approve a resolution designating the Task Force as a permanent body; and
Extend term ending dates for Task Force Members to January 2023.

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

Parks Bond Per Capita Grant Application and Agreement Action required by 5/18/22.

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

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution authorizing the submission of two (2) Per Capita Grant Program Applications to the State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation.

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

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

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

Check Register Report – April 2022

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 April 2022

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

Recommended Action: Receive the Core Revenue Status Report for April 2022.

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

Monterey-Salinas Transmit Meeting Minutes: April 11, 2022

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

10.

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

Beautification and Natural Resources Commission Minutes: March 15, 2022

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

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force Minutes: April 25, 2022

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Economic Development Commission Minutes: February 10, 2022 and March 10, 2022

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Library Board Minutes: January 10, 2022

Reference: Diana Godwin, Library Manager

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.

Hospitality Improvement District (HID) program for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action:

Hold a public hearing to determine whether a majority written protest to the proposed annual district assessment is received.
If no majority protest is determined, adopt the resolution to approve the annual report, levy the annual assessment, approve the program for Fiscal Year 2022-23, appoint the HID Advisory Board, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the HID budget.

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

Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) program for Fiscal Year 2022-23

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing to determine majority protest to the annual assessment were not received, and Adopt resolution to approve annual report, levy annual assessment, approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2022-23 program, appoint the BID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2022-23, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the BID budget.

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

Caledonia Park Dog Exception at Special Events

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Hold first reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 14.08.030 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code titled ‘Dogs prohibited in public parks – Exceptions’ which would allow dogs in Caledonia Park with a Special Event authorization by City Council and direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney.

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

ATC Hotel Sloat Avenue ROW Vacation

Reference: Rob Mullane, AICP, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing and approve a resolution authorizing the vacation of excess right-of-way (ROW) for a portion of Sloat Avenue pursuant to Sections ~~8830~~8300-8368 of the California Streets and Highways Code.

CEQA: Environmental Impact Report

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Pet Parade Special Event

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve a Pet Parade scheduled for July 29, 2022 at Caledonia Park and waive fees for City Staff support and park use.

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

American Rescue Plan Act Community Survey Results & Project Direction

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: 1. Receive a report on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) survey results.
2. Discuss allocating unprogrammed ARPA funds, and if consensus exists, provide direction to staff.

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Plan Subcommittee Recommendations

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager and Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action:

The City Council adopt Diversity and Equity as City Core Values
The City hire a consultant to facilitate a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) planning process to:
- collect information and insight about advancing DEI in Pacific Grove and in the City organization
- encourage community participation and elevate the voices of underrepresented communities through “learning sessions,” surveys, key stakeholder interviews and other community outreach
- identify focus areas and develop recommendations for a DEI strategic plan for all areas of the City organization, and to increase awareness and understanding of DEI in the community, ensuring a Pacific Grove that is safe, inclusive and just

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

Prohibition of Timeshares

Reference: Luke Coletti, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Direct the City Attorney and City Manager to assist and coordinate the following Planning Commission activity:

Review the City’s timeshare prohibition (Zoning Code Chapter 23.45)
Recommend zoning code amendments to better effectuate the City’s prohibition of timeshare projects, including those fractional interest uses marketed, sold, and managed as timeshares (e.g., Pacaso).

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

Consider transitioning from six (6) to four (4) Councilmembers

Reference: Luke Coletti and Amy Tomlinson, Councilmembers

Recommended Action: Direct City staff to return in July with all necessary documents for Council consideration for placing a City Charter amendment on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot to transition from six (6) to four (4) Councilmembers.

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.