Printed Agenda

CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, May 21, 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

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 May 7, 2025 Special Session and Regular Meeting

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

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

Second Reading of an Ordinance Increasing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Councilmembers

Reference: Brian Pierik, City Attorney

Recommended Action: Hold second reading and adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove Increasing the Compensation of the Mayor and Councilmembers.

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

Third 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

Third Quarter Treasurer’s Quarterly Report

Reference: Jazelle Johnson, Accountant

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

Third Quarter 24-25 Interim Financial Statements

Reference: Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director

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

Check Register April 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 for April 14, 2025

Reference: Joe Amelio

Recommended Action: Receive the 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

Contract Amendment Number 3 with Harris and Associates for Planning Services

Reference: Jon Biggs, Interim Community Development Director

Recommended Action: Approve a Professional Services Agreement amendment with Harris & Associates, Inc. for a total contract agreement amount not to exceed $876,805 (Addition of $152,100 to the $724,705 not to exceed amount of the current agreement) for contract planning staffing services for Fiscal Year 25-26.

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

Final Draft 2025-2027 Community Goals and Workplan

Reference: Matthew Mogensen, City Manager

Recommended Action: It is recommended the Council approve/modify the Final Draft 2025-2027 Community Goals and Workplan.

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: 3/10/25 and 4/14/25

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk/DEI Coordinator

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes: March 4, 2025

Reference: Rachel Gaither, Library Director

Recommended Action: Receive the minutes.

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

Museum Board Minutes - 5/14/24, 8/13/24, 11/12/24

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Deputy City Manager

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.

Local Coastal Program Amendment - Coastal Hazards

Reference: Joseph Sidor, Contract Planner

Recommended Action:

Acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission resolution approving the City of Pacific Grove Local Coastal Program Amendment Number LCP-3-PGR-24-0065-1 (Coastal Hazards Update).
Discuss the proposed City Council resolution amending the text, policies, and figures of the Land Use Plan (LUP), including the addition of a definition for Critical Public Infrastructure (LUP Section 1.10), updating the data and information sources (LUP Section 2.1.1), updating LUP Figure 3 (LUP Section 2.1.2), and amending Policy HAZ-12 (LUP Section 2.1.4) and provide direction to the City Manager regarding changes, if any, to the proposed resolution.
Discuss the proposed ordinance amending the Implementation Plan (IP) of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code (PGMC Title 23, Chapter 90), including revising the text of IP section 23.90.140(b) and provide direction to the City Manager regarding changes, if any, to the proposed ordinance.
Motion finding that adoption of the proposed resolution and ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15265.
Request the City Attorney read the title of the proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 23.90.140(b) to allow for completion of an initial assessment by City Staff.
Motion to waive further reading of the ordinance.
Introduce and hold the first reading of the proposed ordinance amending Municipal Code Section 23.90.140(b) to allow for completion of an initial assessment by City Staff.
Direct a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.

CEQA: Statutory Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15265, Adoption of Coastal Plans and Programs

Hospitality Improvement District (HID) program for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing to determine majority protests to the annual assessment were not received, adopt the resolution to approve the annual report, levy the annual assessment, approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 program, appoint the HID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the HID budget.

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

Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) Program for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing to determine majority protest to the annual assessment were not received, adopt the resolution to approve the annual report, levy the annual assessment, approve the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 program, appoint the BID Advisory Board for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement allowing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce to administer the BID budget.

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

Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26

Reference: Lori Frati, Finance Manager

Recommended Action:

Approve Resolution adopting the City's FY 25-26 Master Fee Schedule, including the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment and other changes as directed by Council
Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

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

12.

UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

Review of Proposed Two Year General Fund Budget and Review of Investment and Financial Policies

Reference: Fred Marsh, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action: Receive the report and provide additional direction to Staff regarding the proposed General Fund two year budget, as well as the proposed changes to the City’s financial and investment policies.

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

13.

NEW BUSINESS

"Dancing Monarchs" Art Donation Proposal

Reference: George Fuerst, Environmental Program Manager

Recommended Action:

Receive art donation application for one fused glass and stainless steel monarch sculpture.
Provide direction regarding the site selection for the sculpture.
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

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