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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 20, 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

Proclamation Honoring Library Director Diana Godwin on the Occasion of Her Retirement.

Reference: Mayor Bill Peake

Recommended Action: Receive Proclamation.

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

Proclamation Honoring Building, Grounds, & Cemetery Supervisor Roque Pinheiro on the Occasion of His Retirement.

Reference: Mayor Bill Peake

Recommended Action: Receive Proclamation.

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

Reference: Liza DeNoyer, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Written General Public 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 November 1, 2023 City Council Closed Session and Regular 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

ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Public Hearings

Ordinance to Amend the Salary Schedule (Minimum Wage)

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action: Hold a second 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.

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

First Quarter Budget Report.

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

Recommended Action: Receive the report.

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

November 2023 Check Register.

Reference: James Minshew, Management Analyst

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

November 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

Cedar, Sunset & Congress Intersection Improvements Project.

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

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

Historic Resources Committee Membership.

Reference: Mayor Bill Peake

Recommended Action: Direct City Attorney to introduce and hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend PGMC Chapter 23.76.021 Historic Resources Committee.

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.

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

Reference: Lew Bauman,Interim Community Development Director

Recommended Action: 1) Motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment To Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update adding an amount not to exceed $952,708.20 to complete the following:

1. Update General Plan Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments
2. Prepare General Plan Land Use Element Consistency Updates
3. Prepare General Plan Health and Safety Element Consistency Updates
4. Prepare Program Environmental Impact Report
5. Public Hearing and Community Meeting Attendance
6. Prepare Mitigation and Monitoring Plan

or
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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Chinese Pavilion Project, Elmarie Dyke Park.

Reference: Amy Colony, Management Analyst

Recommended Action: Receive the report and recommend approving the concept and bringing this item forward for inclusion into the FY 2024/25 Capital Improvement Program.

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.