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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 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: Mayor Pro Tem Smith

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: Liza DeNoyer, Management Analyst

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 October 4, 2023 Closed Session and Regular Meetings

Reference: Bonnie Gawf, Interim City Clerk

Recommended Action: Approve minutes

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

Minutes of the October 18, 2023 Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting

Reference: Bonnie Gawf, Interim 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 Approving City Manager Job Description

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Approving City Manager Job Description

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 Read of an Ordinance to Amend the Salary Classification Schedule

Reference: Katy Suttorp, Negotiator

Recommended Action: Hold second reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule or provide alternative direction to staff.

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

Second Reading of Ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

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

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget

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

Second Reading of Cannabis Licensing and Zoning Ordinances

Reference: Aaron Campbell, Associate Planner

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Municipal Code Section Chapter 11.100 - Cannabis and adding Municipal Code Section 23.92 - Cannabis Businesses.

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

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

10.

MEETING MINUTES OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND COMMITTEES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 13. New Business

August 8, 2023, ARB Minutes

Reference: Laurel O'Halloran, Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the August 8, 2023, ARB Minutes.

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

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes: June 8, 2023; July 13, 2023; August 10, 2023

Reference: Aaron Campbell, Associate Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Historic Resources Committee Meeting Minutes: August 23, September 27, October 25, 2023

Reference: Garrett McCown, Assistant Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the Historic Resources Committee minutes from the regular meetings on August 23, September 27, and October 25, 2023.

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.

Ordinance to Amend the Salary Schedule (Minimum Wage)

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 first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule modifying salary ranges for Cashier, Intern, Lighthouse Docent Coordinator, Recreation Assistant I, and Recreation Assistant II; and
Direct a summary of a proposed ordinance to be published as approved by the City Attorney.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Market and Economic Evaluation Report for the Pacific Grove Golf Links

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director/City Manager Pro Tempore

Recommended Action: Receive the Market and Economic Evaluation Report for the Pacific Grove Golf Links from Pro Forma Advisors, LLC

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Codifying Council's Inquiry Authority

Reference: Luke Coletti, City Council Member

Recommended Action:

Direct the City Attorney to return within 60 days with a draft ordinance codifying the provisions of Article 21 of the City Charter and other items related to Council’s Inquiry Authority. A proposed draft ordinance is attached (see Attachment-1).
Direct the City Attorney to return with a draft council policy establishing procedure to address how council members may make inquiries to staff in a manner consistent with the Charter and the draft ordinance.

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.