Printed Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 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: Councilmember Poduri

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Pacific Grove of Natural History Strategic Plan 2024-2029

Reference: Rachel M. Miller, Executive Director

Recommended Action: Receive presentation.

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

Mayor's Proclamation: Pt. Pinos Lighthouse's 170th Birthday

Reference: Nick Smith, Mayor

Recommended Action: Receive presentation.

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

Minutes of the December 18, 2024 Special and Regular Meetings

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Approve the 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

Sunset Drive and Arena Avenue Emergency Wastewater Ratification

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

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution ratifying emergency sewer work performed by Monterey Peninsula Engineering at Sunset Dr and Arena Ave on September 21, 2024 for an amount of $66,378.57.

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

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

Unaudited summary of Worker’s Compensation Financial and Claim Data - First quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

Reference: Nicholas Cina, Finance Management Analyst

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

Housing Element Monthly Status Update

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

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

Check Register for December 2024

Reference: Nicholas Cina, Finance 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

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

Waive Lighthouse Entrance Fees - Point Pinos Lighthouse 170th Birthday Celebration

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Waive Lighthouse entrance fees on February 1, 2025, the Point Pinos Lighthouse’s 170th Birthday.

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

Sanitary Sewer Root Control Agreement

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Authorize an agreement with Pacific Sewer Maintenance for Root Control of Various Sanitary Sewer Lines in an amount not to exceed $105,370 plus a15% contingency per fiscal year, with two (2) extension options, each for an additional year, by mutual letter signed by the mayor.

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

Contract Amendment for Professional Services with Municipal Resource Group, LLC (MRG)

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Approve Amendment #1 to a Professional Services Agreement with Municipal Resource Group, LLC (MRG), increasing the current contract by $10,400 for a total not to exceed amount of $50,173.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Appointments to City Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Force

Reference: Nick Smith, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve appointments to City Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Task Force listed below.

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 Meeting Minutes: October 14, 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

Historic Resources Committee Meeting Minutes: August 2024 through November 2024

Reference: Garrett McCown, Associate Planner

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.

Selection of Appointment to Fill City Council Vacancy and Administration of Oath of Office

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action:

Pursuant ot CVote to select a candidate to fill the City Council vacancy.
Direct the City Clerk to administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Councilmember.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

13.

NEW BUSINESS

Agreement with Blue Strike Environmental for Climate Action and Adaptation Planning Services.

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action:

As recommended by the Climate Action and Adaptation Planning Committee, authorize the City to enter into an agreement with Blue Strike Environmental for Climate Action and Adaptation Planning Services for an amount of $99,515.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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.