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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

The Council will not begin consideration of any item on this agenda later than 10:00 p.m. unless such consideration is approved. Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Amelio

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Mayor's Proclamation: Arbor Day

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Receive presentation.

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.

General Public Comment

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Receive written general public comment if applicable.

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

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 Closed Session and Regular Meetings for April 5, 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

Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Hospitality Improvement District for Fiscal Year 23-24

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action:

Approve the attached Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Hospitality Improvement District for Fiscal Year 23-24.
Direct staff to notice a public hearing to be held on May 17, 2023 for the purpose of hearing any protests and determining whether to levy the assessment.

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

Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 23-24

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action:

Approve the attached Resolution of Intention to Levy an Assessment for the Downtown Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 23-24.
Hold a public hearing on May 17, 2023 to hear protests and determine whether to levy the assessment.

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

Resolution Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)

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

Recommended Action: Rescind Resolution 15-051; and approve a resolution authorizing the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)

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

Second reading of an ordinance to amend the City Salary Classification Schedule - Adding a new classification

Reference: Leticia Livian, HR Director and Cathy Madalone, Chief of Police

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to establish a salary range for new classification of Property and Evidence Technician 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

Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022

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

Recommended Action: Receive the Single Audit Report, which includes the Auditor's Opinion on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program

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

Monterey Salinas Transit Minutes for March 10, 2023

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Check Register - March 2023

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

Core Revenue Report - March 2023

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

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

Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc.

Reference: Audrey Cray, Finance & Risk Manager

Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

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

Authorize staff to sign a new 3-year contract with iWorQ Systems, in an amount not to exceed $21,875 annually.

Reference: Mohammed Khasimi, Chief Information Officer

Recommended Action: Authorize staff to sign a new 3-year contract with iWorQ Systems, in an amount not to exceed $21,875 annually.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Minutes: March 13, 2023

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Library Advisory Board Minutes: January 9, 2023

Reference: Diana Godwin, Library Director

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: February 9, 2023

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.

Approve a Resolution adopting the Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24

Reference: Lori Frati, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution adopting the master fee schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24, including the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment and other changes as directed by Council.

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

Fiscal Year 2022/23 Mid-Year Budget Modifications and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget

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

Recommended Action: 1. Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance;
2. Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
3. Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and
4. 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

Tree Appeal: 306 Crocker

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

Recommended Action:

Hold a de novo public hearing for tree removal permit application #23-011.
Uphold the decision of the City Arborist denying the removal of three (3) Monterey Cypress trees located at 306 Crocker Avenue

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

AB481 Military Equipment Use Annual Report

Reference: David Santos, Police Commander

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

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

FY21/22 CIP Lookback

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Receive report on the Fiscal Year 21/22 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

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

2023/2025 Council Goals and Workplan

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager, Lori McDonnell and Luke Coletti, Councilmembers, and Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Review and approve 2023/2025 Goals and Workplan shown in Attachments 1 and 2.

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

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.