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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, September 6, 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

Mayor's Proclamation: Hispanic Heritage Month

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator

Recommended Action: Receive proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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

Service Awards: Audrey Cray, 5 Years and Saul Rodriguez, 5 Years

Reference: Tori Hannah, City Manager Pro Tem

Recommended Action: Receive presentations.

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.

Written General Public Comment

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 August 16, 2023 Closed Session 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

Minutes of the August 30, 2023 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 Posting Contracts and Agreements Online

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Motion to adopt a resolution posting contracts and agreements online.
Other action as directed by City Council related to this subject.

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

Resolution Approving Interim City Manager Job Description

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving Interim City Manager Job Description or alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

2023 Monarch Sanctuary Annual Management Plan

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action: Receive report.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15307, Class 7, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources

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

Appointment to Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve appointment of Natalie Marchenko-Fryberger to Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ending January 31, 2026.

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 Task Force Meeting Minutes: June 12 and July, 2023

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Recreation Board Minutes: January 13, January 27, February 24, and March 24, 2023

Reference: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager

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.

Consider an Appeal of Coastal Development Permit (CDP) 22-0318, Wastewater Collection System Improvement Project - Phase 9 - Coastal Zone Segments - multiple locations including APN 007-041-004 and Adoption of Negative Declaration of Project

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal, adopt a Negative Declaration pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074, and approve the Coastal Development Permit (CDP 22-0318), subject to the findings and conditions of approval.

CEQA: Initial Study, Negative Declaration

Ordinance Amending Salary Classification Schedule to Include Salary for City Manager Pro Tempore

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Request City Attorney to read title of ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance;
Introduce and hold for first reading an Ordinance Amending Salary Classification Schedule to include Salary for City Manager Pro Tempore;
Direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney;
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

George Washington Park Forest Management Plan - 2022 FMP & Approach Forward

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

Recommended Action:

Receive the 2022 George Washington Park Forest Management Plan (FMP) and provide direction.
Direct staff to proceed with developing a multi-seasonal biological assessment for all zones of the park (1-4)
Authorize maintenance activities consistent with the approved 1999 GWP Master Plan until a new plan is developed and approved.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Planning Commission Recommendations for the Cannabis Regulatory Draft Ordinances

Reference: Erica Vega, Assistant City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Consider and accept Planning Commission recommendations for the draft Cannabis Zoning Ordinance for Title 23 and the draft Cannabis Licensing Ordinance for Title 11.
Recommend staff bring final ordinances back to City Council for first read/introduction of ordinance.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pacific Grove and the General Employees Association (GEA)

Reference: Katy Suttorp, Attorney, Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director, and Tori Hannah, City Manager Pro Tempore

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pacific Grove and the General Employees Association to cover the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.

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.