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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Appearing Telephonically Pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Councilmember Poduri
2500 North Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Peake

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

Written Public Comment.

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Receive written public comment.

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 March 6, 2024 Regular 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

Adoption of Resolutions Honoring Awardees of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Reference: Robert Perrault, Interim City Manager and Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: It is recommended the Council adopt Resolutions Honoring Mike Marotta Jr, Mary Adams, Clarissa Rowe, Ron Johnson and the Business of the Year (to be named at a later date).

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

Boards, Committees and Commissions Handbook

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution Approving revised Boards, Committees and Commissions Handbook or 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

Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.050 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Regarding Order of Agenda

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 2.04.050 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Regarding Order of Agenda

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

Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Reference: Alyssa Kroeger, Housing Program Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the city's Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HE APR) for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

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

2023 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report

Reference: Aaron Campbell, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the 2023 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report required by the California Office of Planning and Research (OPR).

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

Core Revenue Report for February

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance 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

February 2024 Check Register.

Reference: James Minshew, Management Analyst

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

2024 League of California Cities Mayor and Council Members Academy Attendance

Reference: Lori McDonnell

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

2024 Ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Direct Robert Perrault, Interim City Manager, to assess the potential financial impact on the City of November 2024 statewide ballot Initiative No. 21-0042A1.

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 Minutes: Feburary 12, 2024

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

Traffic Safety Commission Minutes: January 24, 2024

Reference: Cathy Madalone, Chief of Police

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 Architectural Permit (AP), Use Permit (UP) and Variance (VAR) 22-0284, 773-775 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove (APN 006-071-007); Continued from the City Council Regular Meetings on November 1, 2023, and February 21, 2024.

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Staff recommends the City Council deny the appeal and approve the project as revised (Architectural Permit and Variance 22-0284), subject to the findings, conditions of approval, and Class 1 Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities).

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class I, Existing Facilities

First Reading of Ordinance Adding Section 2.04.110 to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to Codify the Provisions of Article 21 of the City Charter (City Councilmember Inquiry Authority)

Reference: Robert Perrault, Interim City Manager and Special Counsel Jenica Maldonado, Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud and Romo

Recommended Action:

Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce an Ordinance Adding Section 2.04.110 to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to Codify the Provisions of Article 21 of the City Charter (City Councilmember Inquiry Authority);
Direct a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney;
Other action related to this item.

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

First Reading of Ordinance Amending Section 2.06.010 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Relating to Residency Requirement for City Manager

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action:

Request the City Attorney read the title of the ordinance;
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance and introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 2.06.010 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Relating to Residency Requirement for City Manager
Direct 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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Skatepark Project – City Hall Parking Lot This item continued from 2/14/2024.

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

Recommended Action:

Receive report and provide direction
Alternative, take other action related to this item

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

Fire Station Bathroom & Shower Remodel Project

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Receive report
Direct the City Manager to return with an additional funding allocation to allow for the construction of the project
Alternatively, discuss and take other action on this item

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Great Tide Pool Site Storm Damage Repairs

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action:

Direct the City Manager to proceed with Conceptual Design Option 2
Alternatively, discuss and take other action on this item

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

Sewer Collection System Master Plan Projects 1, 6, & 9 Engineering

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize a contract with the Wallace Group in an amount not to exceed $1,769,097 for the engineering and construction management for Sewer Collection System Master Plan projects 1,6 & 9
Alternatively, take other action related to this item

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

Consider Transitioning from Six (6) to Four (4) Council Members

Reference: Robert Perrault, City Manager

Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to return to the Council with the documents necessary to place a measure on the ballot reducing the Council's composition from six (6) to (4) members.

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.