Printed Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 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 Rau

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only)

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

Reference: Staphany Arriola, Management Analyst

Recommended Action:

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 January 15, 2025 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

Temporary Employment of Retired Annuitant

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action: Approve a resolution appointing Jon Biggs as a Retired Annuitant to temporarily fill the Community Development Director vacancy.

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

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

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

Task Force on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recommendation to City Council – Value Statements

Reference: Chaps Poduri, Councilmember

Recommended Action:

Approve the Core Value Statements on Diversity and Equity.
Direct staff to include them on the Values, Vision, Mission, Focused Priority Areas web page.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

Designation of Council Liaison to Museum Board

Reference: Nick Smith, Mayor

Recommended Action: Endorse designation of Councilmember Cynthia Garfield as liaison to Museum Board 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

Library Board Minutes: November 5, 2024.

Reference: Rachel Gaither, Library Director

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.

Third Public Hearing to Establish District Boundaries to Transition from the City of Pacific Grove City Council At-Large Election System to a District-Based City Council Election System This item to commence at 6:15 p.m.

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Hold a Public Hearing to Receive Input from the Community Regarding the Establishment of District Boundaries to Transition from an At-Large City Council Election System to a District-Based City Council Election System in accordance with California Elections Code § 10010
Take alternative action.

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

Proposed Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 15.16 “Sidewalks” to Allow for Issuance of Sidewalk Dining Permits

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Discuss the Proposed Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 15.16 “Sidewalks” to Allow for Issuance of Sidewalk Dining Permits and provide direction to the City Manager regarding changes, if any, to the Proposed Ordinance.
Motion finding that adoption of the Proposed Ordinance is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or, assuming that adoption of the Proposed Ordinance is a project subject to CEQA, that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to the categorical exemptions found in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1 re Existing Facilities), 15303 (Class 3 re New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), 15304 (Class 4 re Minor Alterations to Land) and 15311 (Class 11 re Accessory Structures)
Request the City Attorney to read the title of the Proposed Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 15.16 “Sidewalks” to Allow for Issuance of Sidewalk Dining Permits.
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Introduce and hold first reading of the Proposed Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 15.16 “Sidewalks” to Allow for Issuance of Sidewalk Dining Permits.
Direct a summary of a proposed Ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.
Motion to change the reference of Outdoor Dining Guidelines to Sidewalk Dining Guidelines.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

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.