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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 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 Amelio

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

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 June 5, 2024 City Council Special 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

Employment of Retired Annuitant

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution appointing Diana Godwin as a Retired Annuitant to temporarily fill the Library Director vacancy.

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

Certification of Compliance with State Law with Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Assessments and Property Related Fees and
Charges for FY 2024-25.

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution Certifying Compliance with State Law with Respect to the Levying of General and Special Taxes, Assessments, and Property Related Fees and Charges.

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 Adopt the Fiscal Year 24/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and 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 of an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 24/25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget and amending the Fiscal Year 23/24 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget.

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

Core Revenue Report for May

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

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

May 2024 Check Register

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

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

Monterey-Salinas Transit Minutes for May 13, 2024

Reference: Joe Amelio, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Community Goals and Work Plan Review for FY 24-25

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the Goals and Work Plan Update.

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

Agreement for Services with Pacific Grove Unified School District for School Resource Officer

Reference: Brian Anderson Commander

Recommended Action: Motion to authorize Mayor to sign Agreement For Services with Pacific Grove Unified School District for services of a School Resource Officer ("SRO").

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

Amended Agreement with HdL Companies for Sales Tax, Business Licenses, and TOT Collection and Compliance Services.

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Mayor to amend the existing agreement with HdL companies for a 1-year extension to June 30, 2025 (renewable for an additional 1 year thereafter) in the amount not to exceed $60,000 for the following:

Sales, Use and Transactions Tax Auditing and Information Services;
Business License Tax Operations and Compliance Services;
Transient Occupancy Tax Operations Management Services; and

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

Agreement with Johnson Electronics for Door Access Control Implementation at City Hall.

Reference: Mohammed Khasimi, Chief Information Officer

Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor/City Manager to execute an agreement with Johnson Electronics for implementation of Door Access Controls at City Hall in the amount not to exceed $87,000.

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

Beautification and Natural Resources Commission Minutes: March 19, 2024 and April 16, 2024

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Climate Action and Adaptation Planning Committee Minutes: May 18, 2023, August 17, 2023, February 15, 2024, and April 18, 2024

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Minutes: May 13, 2024

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

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.

Ordinance Amending the Salary Classification Schedule

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 a first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule; and approve the amendment; and
Direct that 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

Direction to City Manager regarding Outside Dining/Parklets

Reference: Matt Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action: 1. Motion to direct City Manager in regard to applications for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for three parklets in the Coastal Zone based on the following options:

(1) Owner applies for a CDP and pays the fees estimated to be $6,525;
(2) Owner applies for a no-fee CDP since there is a public benefit to the parklets which are open for public use, and in such circumstances a fee waiver is authorized; or
(3) other action as determined appropriate by the Council.

2. Motion to direct City Manager in regard to retaining consultant to draft Manual for Outside Dining

3. Take other action related to this item.

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

Lighthouse Avenue Sidewalk Widening Project

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize the City Manager to go out to bid for the construction of the Lighthouse Avenue Sidewalk Widening Project.
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

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.