Printed Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

The Council will not begin consideration of any item on this agenda later than 10:00 p.m. unless such consideration is approved. Any items on this agenda not considered this evening will be continued to a future meeting.

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Peake

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS / CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION / OATHS OF OFFICE

Declaring the Results of the November 5, 2024 General Election

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action:

Approve a resolution declaring the results of the November 5, 2024, General Election
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Certificates of Appreciation

Reference: Matt Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action: Present Outgoing Mayor Peake and Councilmember Coletti with Certificates of Appreciation.

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

Oaths of Office for Elected Officials

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: No action is required by Council. The City Clerk will administer oaths to our newly elected Mayor and Council Members.

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

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS / PUBLIC PARTICIPATION / COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS / BREAK FOR RECEPTION

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.

Rotary Club of Pacific Grove Donation Presentations

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 November 20, 2024 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

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

Housing Element Monthly Status Update

Reference: Alyssa Kroeger, Housing Program 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

First Quarter FY 24/25 Capital Project Report & Update

Reference: Jazelle Johnson, Accountant

Recommended Action:

Receive the report.
Alternatively, discuss and take action related to this item.

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

Proposed Schedule of City Council Meetings for 2025 and 2026

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed schedule of City Council Meetings for 2025 and 2026.

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

Appointments to Regional Agencies and Liaisons

Reference: Nick Smith, Mayor

Recommended Action: Motion to approve appointments to regional boards and endorse liaisons effective immediately.

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.

Ordinance to Amend the Salary Schedule (Minimum Wage)

Reference: Staphany Arriola, Management Analyst, 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,
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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Pro Tempore Selection

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Select a Mayor Pro Tempore in accordance with the Charter and Council Policy through nominations from City Council.

CEQA: Proposed Ordinance not subject to CEQA based on Guideline Sections: 15060(c)(3) and 15378; 15060(c)(2); 15061(b)(3); and 150308

Discussion of Process for filling Vacancy on City Council and Motion to give direction to City Manager

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Discuss the process for filling the vacancy on the City Council due to the resignation of Debby Beck.
Motion directing the City Manager to advise potential applicants that they may submit an application to the City Clerk by January 3, 2025 for the position of City Councilmember and that the City Manager return to the City Council at its regular meeting on January 15, 2025 for a review of the applications and the appointment of an applicant to the position of City Councilmember and for the appointed applicant to be sworn in by the City Clerk.

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.