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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 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

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 City Council Special and Regular Meeting of January 18, 2023 and City Council Goal Setting Meeting of January 25, 2023

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

Adoption of a Resolution Granting Consent to the City of Pacific Grove to Renew the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (MCTID) and Include the City of Monterey in the MCTID

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution granting consent to the City of Pacific Grove to renew the Monterey County Tourism Improvement District (“MCTID”) and include the City of Monterey in the MCTID.

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

Amendment of Resolution 22-048, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.

Reference: Jennifer Pope, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Approve the Proposed Amendment of Resolution 22-048, Authorizing Examination of Sales or Transactions and Use Tax Records.

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

Second Quarter Treasurer’s Quarterly Report – Fiscal Year 2022-23

Reference: Mark Sullivan, Accountant

Recommended Action: Receive the Report.

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

Second Quarter 22/23 Workers' Compensation Report

Reference: Audrey Cray, Finance & Risk Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

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

Second Quarter Budget Report

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

Second Quarter Purchase Order Report

Reference: Jennifer Pope, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Receive the Second Quarter Purchase Order Report.

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

Update on Code Compliance Program

Reference: Andrew Butler, Code Compliance Officer

Recommended Action: Receive staff report regarding Code Compliance program and short term rental enforcement update.

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

Teleconference Rules For Attendance at Meetings of Legislative Bodies

Reference: Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Motion to receive and file Agenda Report on Teleconference Rules for attendance at meetings of legislative bodies.

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

2022 Planning Commission Annual Report

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the 2022 Planning Commission Annual 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

Authorize Agreement for the Del Monte Blvd. Storm Drain Project.

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Authorize an agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering for the Del Monte Blvd Storm Drain Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $227,125 plus a 15% contingency.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class I, Existing Facilities

Agreement for Comprehensive Fee Study, Development Impact Fees, and/or a Cost Allocation Plan

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the Matrix Consulting Group for comprehensive fee study, development impact fees, and/or a cost allocation plan, in an amount not to exceed $67,890.

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

Contract Amendment with Rincon Consultants Inc.

Reference: Anastacia Wyatt, Community Development Director

Recommended Action: Approve the proposed contract amendment with Rincon Consultants, Inc. relating to a development project located at 1661 Sunset Drive based on a contract time extension.

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

Appointment to Historic Resources Committee

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of J. Bicket to Historic Resources Committee ending January 31, 2025.

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

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 8, 2022

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the 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.

Scope of Public Comments At Meetings of Legislative Bodies

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Request a reading of title of Ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading and introduce for a first reading of Ordinance Amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 2.04.050 Regarding Public Comment; and
Motion to adopt proposed amendment to Council Policy 000-017 Order of Agenda for Council Meetings

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Climate Action and Adaptation Planning

Reference: Megan McKenna

Recommended Action:

Request that the City Council prioritize and initiate Climate Action and Adaptation Planning in 2023 tied to Council goals.
Seek the services of a consultant to develop and produce a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
Establish a Council subcommittee on Climate Action and Adaptation Planning.

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

Council Alternates for Regional and State Agencies and Associations

Reference: Chaps Poduri, Councilmember

Recommended Action: 1. Council appoint alternate for TAMC.
2. Council review and appoint alternates to any other regional agency/association with unfilled alternate representatives.

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

Goal Setting Subcommittee

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Discuss and appoint a City Council Goals ad hoc subcommittee for a specified time period to assist Council with finalizing goal language and establishing goal priorities.

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Council Access to City Committee Email Groups

Reference: Luke Coletti

Recommended Action: Direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution amending Council Policy 000-5 to implement the proposed policy (see Attachment #1).

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

Presentation of the City's New Transparency Software

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

Recommended Action: Receive the presentation.

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.