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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 18, 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 McDonnell

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: Lydia Matta, Office Assistant

Recommended Action: General Written Comments

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 September 6, 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

RESOLUTIONS
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business or 13. New Business

Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution appointing Lew Bauman as a Retired Annuitant to temporarily fill the Community Development Director vacancy.

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

Ordinance to Amend the Salary Classification Schedule

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

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule

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

Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

Reference: Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance

Recommended Action: 1. Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item

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

September 2023 Check Register

Reference: Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance

Recommended Action: 1. Receive the Check Register.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Fourth Quarter FY 22/23 Purchase Order Report

Reference: James Minshew, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: 1. Receive the FY 22/23 Fourth Quarter Purchase Order Report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

September 2023 Core Revenue Report

Reference: James Minshew, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: 1. Receive the report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Fourth Quarter FY 22-23 Capital Project Report & Update

Reference: James Minshew, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: 1. Receive the report.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take action related to this item.

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

League of California Cities Travel Report

Reference: Mayor Bill Peake

Recommended Action: Receive Report.

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

2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference Attendance

Reference: Debby Beck, Council Member

Recommended Action: Receive Report

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

Water Conservation ad hoc Subcommittee Report

Reference: Debby Beck, Council Member

Recommended Action: Receive 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

Amending an Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc.

Reference: Audrey Cray, Deputy Director Finance

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. to provide temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $80,000.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Amending an Agreement with Alvarez Technology Group for Information Technology Services.

Reference: Mohammed Khasimi, Chief Information Officer

Recommended Action:

Approve an amendment to the contract with Alvarez Technology Group in amount not to exceed $99,900.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Recreation Board Meeting Minutes April 28, 2022; May 26, 2022; June 23, 2022; and July 28, 2022

Reference: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

September 23, 2023 MST Board Meeting Minutes

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive 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.

6th Cycle Draft Housing Element

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Senior Planner

Recommended Action: 1. Staff recommends the City Council consider the consultant presentation and Planning Commission recommendations and ask any pertinent questions,
2. Hear public comment on the 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element ;
3. Council provide input on the 6th Cycle Draft Housing Element and provide direction to staff to transmit the Draft Housing Element to California Department of Housing and Community Development
or
4. 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

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.