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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, March 19, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Amelio

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PRESENTATIONS

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner Proclamations

Reference: Nick Smith, Mayor

Recommended Action: Present Proclamations for

2024 Citizen of the Year - Jeff Davi, Monterey Peninsula Home Team and A.G Davi, Lts.
2024 Community Impact Award - Sandra Button, Chairman of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
2024 Ruth Vreeland Memorial Public - Mayor Ann Carbone, Mayor of Sand City
2024 Robert C. Littlefield Award for Lifetime Achievement - Shawn Adams, Owner of Monterey Signs
2024 Business of the Year - will be publicly announced the night of event.

CEQA:

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 March 5, 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

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

Second 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

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance Amending Chapter 16.40 Stopping, Standing And Parking By Adding Section 16.40.605 Parking Permits For Volunteers At City Sponsored Events.

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

Second Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Modifications

Reference: Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 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

Housing Element Annual Progress Report

Reference: Aaron Campbell, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Receive the city's Housing Element Annual Progress Report (HE APR) for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the California Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI / formerly the Office of Planning and Research).

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

General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for Reporting Year 2024

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action: Receive and accept the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for Reporting (Calendar) Year 2024 for submittal to the California Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI / formerly the Office of Planning and Research).

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 February 2025

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

Monterey Salinas Transit Meeting Minutes: February 10, 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

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

Congress, Cedar, and Sunset Intersection Safety Improvement Project

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

Recommended Action:

Authorize Amendment #1 for Phase 1 of the Congress, Cedar, and Sunset Intersection Safety Improvement Project agreement with GHD to extend the term through June 30, 2026.
Receive a project update.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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 Minutes: February 10, 2025.

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

Recreation Board Minutes: January 23, 2025

Reference: Katie Clark, Recreation Manager

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.

Fifth 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; Adoption on Second Reading on an Ordinance Establishing District-Based Elections for Council Members, Adopting a District Boundary Map, and Assigning a sequence of Elections and Approval of Report on the Basis for Decisions pursuant to Elections Code Section 21130 (f) . This item to commence at 6:15 p.m.

Reference: Matt Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action:

Hold a public hearing regarding the Ordinance Establishing District-Based Elections for Council Members.
Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance Establishing District-Based Elections for Council Members (Attachment 2).
Motion to approve Report on the Basis for Decisions pursuant to Elections Code Section 21130 (f) (Attachment 3).

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

Tree Appeal 105 20th Street

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action: 1. Hold a de novo public hearing for tree removal permit application #24-176.
2. Uphold the decision of the City Arborist denying the removal of two (2) Palm trees located at 105 20th Street.

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

David Avenue Street Rehabilitation – Award of Contract and Budget Modification

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

Recommended Action:

Request the City Attorney to read the title of the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Operating and Capital Projects Budget for FY24/25
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Introduce and hold the first reading of the Proposed Ordinance Amending the Operating and Capital Projects Budget for FY24/25
Direct a summary of a proposed Ordinance to be published as approved by the City Attorney.
Authorize Agreement with Monterey Peninsula Engineering (MPE) for the David Ave Street Rehabilitation project, which includes replacement of sewer infrastructure, for an amount not to exceed $480,560 plus a 15% contingency.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Sound Amplification under AB Sales 23.64.290(d)(1)(B)

Reference: Joe Amelio, Mayor Pro Tem

Recommended Action:

Modify Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 23.64.290(d)(1)(B) as noted in the code, to read "Amplified and unamplified music and entertainment are allowed indoors and outdoors, and shall not generate noise in excess of 80 decibles (DB)..."
Direct the City Attorney to return to Council with an ordinance to modify Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 23.64.290 and other sections of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code as it pertains to sound amplification.
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

WorkPlan for FY 25-26/26-27, Finalization of Policy Statements and Goals and authorize release to the General Public

Reference: Robert Perrault, Consultant

Recommended Action: It is recommended the Council approve/modify the Proposed Policy Statements and Goals for Release to the Public for Comment.

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

Pacific Grove Cares Projects

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

Recommended Action: Approve Pacific Grove Cares to commence work on two landscape project sites, Caledonia Park by the Tommy Stillwell sign, and Chase Park West, and authorize staff to assist Pacific Grove Cares with the two projects.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land

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.