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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Appearing Telephonically Pursuant to Government Code 54953:
Councilmember Poduri
999 N. 2nd Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember McDonnell

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Mayor's Proclamation: Black History Month

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

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

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

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

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

Core Revenue Report for January

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

January 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

Second Quarter FY 23/24 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

Monterey-Salinas Transit Minutes: December 11, 2023 and January 8, 2024

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Monterey-Salinas Transmit Minutes:

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

Contract Amendment 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 $139,900.
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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Minutes of January 1, 2024

Reference: Sandra Kandell

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.

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Modifications and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget

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

Recommended Action: Hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, authorize publication of a summary of the measure as approved by the City Attorney

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

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 Meeting on November 1, 2023.

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Continue consideration of the appeal and project (Application No. 22-0284) to March 6, 2024.

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

Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Section 23.76.021 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Relating the Membership of the Historic Resource Committee

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 23.76.021 (a) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Relating the Membership of the Historic Resource Committee;
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

Housing Element Sites- Voter Approval Requirements

Reference: Robert Perrault, Interim City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive report and if desired provide direction to staff to return at a future Council meeting for additional discussion and direction.

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

Recommendations from Parklet Subcommittee This item continued from 2/14/2024.

Reference: Councilmembers Luke Coletti, Lori McDonnell: Daniel Gho PW Director, Deputy CM

Recommended Action:

Receive Report describing the design of the proposed curb extension and expanded sidewalk dining project prepared by the Parklet Subcommittee and City staff, and
Direct staff to complete the remaining items necessary to finalize the project and bring back a final package to the City Council for approval prior to release of a Request for Proposals, and
Direct staff to prepare a Parklet and Sidewalk Dining Program Manual, to be adopted by Council Resolution, that thoroughly describes the program, including but not limited to, permitting, types of use, design standards, safety standards, amenities, and compliance and enforcement measures.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

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

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.