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CITY COUNCIL
AMENDED REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

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APPEARING REMOTELY:
Councilmember Chaps Poduri
1530 N Street, Sacramento CA 95814

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AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Walkingstick

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Certificate of Appreciation: Retirement of Ami Lonsinger (22 Years)

Reference: Brian Anderson, Acting Chief of Police

Recommended Action: Receive a 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 City Council's February 19, 2025 Special Study Session and Regular Meeting and February 26, 2025 Special Goal Setting 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

ORDINANCES
Items pulled from this section will be placed under 11. Public Hearings

Second reading of an ordinance to amend the City Salary Classification Schedule

Reference: Leticia Livian, Human Resources Director

Recommended Action: Held second reading and adopted an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to establish a salary range for new classifications of Urban Forester and Principal Civil Engineer.

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

Monterey-Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes for December 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025

Reference: Joe Amelio, Mayor Pro Tem

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

Community Human Services Board Meeting Highlights for February 20, 2025

Reference: Lori McDonnell, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive the highlights.

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

FY 2025-2026 Special Events Calendar

Reference: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager

Recommended Action:

Approve the FY 2025-2026 Special Events Calendar
Approve 5 proposed events as Special Events to be billed at full cost recovery rates
Approve 23 proposed events as City Sponsored Events and waive the fees for City staff support and equipment/facility usage

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

Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2024 and January 13, 2025

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

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.

Fourth 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 and First Reading on an Ordinance Establishing District-Based Elections for Council Members, Adopting a District Boundary Map, and Assigning a sequence of Elections. 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
Discuss method for voting on a preferred map
Select a map for inclusion in the ordinance to transition to district elections
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 establishing district-based elections for Council Members by amending Pacific Grove Municipal Code Title 2 to add a new Chapter 2.70 (“district-based elections”), adopting a district boundary map and assigning a sequence of elections for the new districts
Direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney
Take alternative action.

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

Proposed Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.40 Stopping, Standing And Parking By Adding Section 16.40.605 Parking Permits For Volunteers At City Sponsored Events

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.
Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance Amending Chapter 16.40 Stopping, Standing And Parking By Adding Section 16.40.605 Parking Permits For Volunteers At City Sponsored Events
Direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney

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

Public Hearing to Amend City Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-25 This item was continued from the Council's February 19, 2025 Regular Meeting.

Reference: Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution to modify the City’s FY 24-25 Revised Master Fee Schedule

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

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Modifications and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget

Reference: Fred Marsh, Administrative Services 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 amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget; and
Direct that publication of the ordinance will be satisfied by publication of a summary approved by the City Attorney.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Selection of Core Areas of Focus and Request for Council Members to Draft Goal Statements for Each Selected Core Area

Reference: Robert Perrault, Consultant

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Council select focus areas and begin the process of drafting goal statements for further consideration.

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.