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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 7, 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 Poduri

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.

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 May 17, 2023 Special and Regular Meetings

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

League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) Policy 000-029

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action:

Adopt a resolution approving a City Council policy regarding League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate(s);
Approve Policy 000-29 outlining the process for selecting the League of California Cities Voting Delegate and Alternate(s);
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

GreenWaste FY 23/24 Rate Increase

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution affirming the accuracy of GreenWaste Recovery rate adjustment, per the franchise agreement for FY 23/24 by 2.77%.

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

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

On-Call Traffic Engineering

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Authorize an agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services in an amount not to exceed $70,000 with options for two, one-year extensions by mutual agreement
Alternatively, discuss and take other action on this item

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

Regional Surface Transportation Program Allocation

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize an agreement with the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) for appropriation of $310,999.29 of Regional Surface Transportation Program funds.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Parklet Program Fees

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the report, thereby providing direction to City staff to use the existing City Fee Schedule for Parklet Fees, as outlined.

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

Arborist Services 1 Year Extension

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Authorize a one-year extension agreement with Albert Weisfuss for Professional Arborist Services for FY23/24 in an amount not to exceed $100,000
Alternatively, discuss and take other action on this item

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

Appointment to Library Board

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve appointment of T. Oldham to Library Board ending January 31. 2027.

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

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.

Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and Amend the Fiscal Year 22/23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

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

Recommended Action:

Request the City Attorney to read the title of the ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
Introduce and hold the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget, amend the Fiscal Year 22/23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Pints on the Peninsula Special Event This item was continued from Council's May 17, 2023 meeting.

Reference: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager

Recommended Action:

Approve Pints on the Peninsula as a Full Cost Recovery Special Event for inclusion in the FY 2023-2024 Special Events Calendar.
Allow alcohol to be served in the confines of the fenced special event area attached to California Seltzer Company store front location of 631 Ocean Ave per Municipal Code Section 11.04.020, Consumption in Public Spaces.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Lover's Point Pier Repair Project This item was continued from Council's May 17, 2023 meeting.

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Receive Report
Provide staff with direction on pursuing the interim repair design solution
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

Local Water Project Operations and Maintenance Contract This item was continued from Council's May 17, 2023 meeting.

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize an amendment to the Asset Management Agreement with PERC Water for the Operations & Maintenance of the Pacific Grove Local Water Project for a 5-year term (November 1, 2023 –October 31, 2028) at a monthly fixed cost of $32,896 and a variable cost of $247.24 per acre foot of influent flow to the plant.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

Agreement with Bowman for the Design and Environmental for Replacement of Pump Station 15.5 This item was continued from Council's May 17, 2023 meeting.

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize an agreement with Bowman for the Design and Environmental for Replacement of Pump Station 15.5 in an amount not to exceed $109,174.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

FY22/23 CIP Potential Carry Forwards

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Received Report on FY22/23 CIP and projects to be carried forward to the FY23/24 CIP
If the council desires to defund a project and reallocate funding, select from the “eligible projects”
Alternatively, discuss and take other action

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

Council Policy Posting Contracts and Agreements Online

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action:

Direct the City Attorney to return with a Council Resolution creating Posting Contracts and Agreements Online Policy 000-29.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith for Communication Services

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith for communication services for Fiscal Year 23-24 in an amount not to exceed $72,000.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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.