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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 21, 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 Beck

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.

Written 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 June 7, 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

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

May 2023 Check Register

Reference: Audrey Cray, Finance & Risk Manager

Recommended Action:

Receive the Check Register.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

May 2023 Core Revenue Report

Reference: Audrey Cray, Finance & Risk Manager

Recommended Action:

Receive the report.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Independent Auditor's Letter Regarding Airbnb Transient Occupancy Tax Receipts that were Applicable to Fiscal Year 2021/22

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

Recommended Action:

Receive the Independent Auditor's Letter
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

Letter from Economic Development Commission to City Council Recommending a "Status Quo" Approach to Existing Parklets

Reference: Aaron Hoops, Economic Development Commissioner

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

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

Monterey Salinas Transit Board Minutes: May 8, 2023

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

School Resource Officer Program Agreement

Reference: Cathy Madalone, Chief of Police

Recommended Action: Enter into an agreement with the Pacific Grove Unified School District to provide a School Resource Officer during the 2023/2024 school year, to include reimbursement of $82,230.

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

Architectural Review Board Regular and Special Meeting Minutes: May 9, 2023 and May 16, 2023

Reference: Laurel O'Halloran, Associate Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meeting Minutes: May 8, 2023.

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Historic Resources Committee Meeting Minutes: April 26, 2023 and May 24, 2023

Reference: Garrett McCown, Assistant 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.

First reading of an ordinance to amend the City Salary Classification Schedule (POA)

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action:

Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
Introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to modify the salary range for Police Officer and Police Sergeant and approve the amendment; and
Direct that a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.

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

Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.04 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code by adding Section 2.04.100 on Policy creation, amendment, or deletion by City Council Resolution

Reference: Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Request City Attorney to read the title of the Ordinance
Motion to waive further reading and introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.04 of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code by adding Section 2.04.100 on Policy creation, amendment, or deletion by City Council Resolution
Motion finding that this action does constitute a “Project” under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378
In the alternative, provide other direction on the subject of this Agenda item

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

Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and Amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

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

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and approve 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

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Lover's Point Pier Repair Project This item was continued from Council's May 17 and June 7, 2023 meetings.

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

Council Policy Posting Contracts and Agreements Online This item was continued from Council's June 7, 2023 meeting.

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

Arborist Services 1 Year Extension This item was continued from Council's June 7, 2023 meeting.

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

Actuarial Analysis for the CalPERS Miscellaneous and Safety Plans

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

Recommended Action:

Receive the report and presentation
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

Purple Pipe Feasibility Study

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

Recommended Action:

Receive Report and Provide Direction.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

Safety Improvements at 5-way intersection

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize the City to enter into an agreement with GHD for Phase I of the Congress, Cedar, and Sunset Intersection Safety Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $797,574
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

City Council Parklet Subcommittee Status Report and approval of the proposed curb extension and permanent parklet concept at the southwest corner of Lighthouse and Fountain

Reference: Debby Beck, Luke Coletti, and Lori McDonnell, Councilmembers

Recommended Action:

Direct City staff to proceed with the design of the proposed curb extension and permanent parklet concept at the southwest corner of Lighthouse and Fountain.
Direct the City Traffic Engineer, City Attorney, and other City staff to prepare a report of relevant safety standards and compliance measures necessary for new and existing parklets. This will include a restriping plan for a) parking spaces adjacent to new and existing parklets, and b) the right-of-way.
Extend the term of the City Council Parklet Subcommittee to March 1, 2024.
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

14.

FULL PRESENTATIONS

Monterey One Water Presentation re Monterey County Tax Bill and Future Wasterwater Collection Fees

Reference: Mike McCullough, Director of External Affairs

Recommended Action: Receive presentation.

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

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.