CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

  AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER     

CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

Comments from the public will not receive Council action. Comments must deal with matters on the Closed Session agenda and will be limited to three minutes

A.       Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) City Negotiators: Ben Harvey, City Manager and Leticia Livian, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: General Employees Association

B.       Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6) City Negotiators: Ben Harvey, City Manager and Leticia Livian, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: Management Employees Association

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 6:00 P.M.

Council Chamber – City Hall – 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA

Copies of the agenda packet are available for review at the Pacific Grove Library located at 550 Central Avenue; the main

counter in City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove; and on the internet at www.cityofpacificgrove.org/agendas. The most effective method of communication with the City Council is by sending an email to citycouncil@cityofpacificgrove.org. In order to allow the City Council adequate time to review communication related to an agenda item, and in order to allow for the communication to be photocopied and placed within the Reading File, it is recommended that the communication be sent no later than 9:00 AM on the day prior to the City Council meeting.

AGENDA

 

CALL TO ORDER Play >> 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Garfield Play >> 

 

1.                           APPROVAL OF AGENDA   Play >> 

 

2.                           PRESENTATIONS Play >> 

 

A.             Mayor's Proclamation: Recognizing the Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation Native American Heritage Month  PG 9

Reference: Louise Ramirez, Chair

Recommended Action: Receive proclamation.

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

 

3.                           COUNCIL AND STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS (City-Related Items Only)

 

A.             Report on Closed Session by City Attorney Play >> 

 

B.              Boards, Commission, and Committee Vacancies by City Clerk Play >> 

 

C.              Other


4.                           GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT Play >> 

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.

 

CONSENT AGENDA Play >> 

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.

 

5.                           APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Items pulled from this section will be placed under 12. Unfinished and Ongoing Business

 

A.             Minutes of the November 6, 2019 Special and Regular Meetings  PG 11

Reference: Sandra Kandell, City Clerk

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

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

 

6.                           RESOLUTIONS

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

 

A.             City Bench Program  PG 19   Play >> 

Reference: Daniel Gho, Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to approve changes to City Council Policy 100-7, City Bench Naming Rights.

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

 

B.              Approval of Resolution of Intent to Prezone 801 Sunset Drive to Light Commercial (C-1)

Reference: Alyson Hunter, Senior Planner  PG 27

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the zoning map through the pre-zoning of the property located at 801 Sunset Drive to Light Commercial (C-1) and direct the Planning Commission to review the details of the zoning map amendment for consistency with relevant State law and compliance with the City’s General Plan.

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

 

7.                           ORDINANCES

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


8.                           REPORTS – INFORMATION ONLY

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

 

A.             Workers Compensation Report - First Quarter Fiscal Year 2019-20  PG 35

Reference: Tori A. Hannah, Administrative Services Director Recommended Action: Receive report.

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

 

B.             Quarterly Budget Report - First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2019-20  PG 39

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director Recommended Action: Receive Report.

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

 

C.              Treasurer’s Quarterly Report – First Quarter Fiscal Year 2019-20  PG 45

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action: Treasurer’s Quarterly Report – First Quarter Fiscal Year 2019-20

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

 

D.             Monterey Salinas Transit Minutes of September 9, 2019 and October 7, 2019  PG 49

Reference: Joe Amelio, Council Member

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

 

E.              Regional and State Meetings  PG 65

Reference: Cynthia Garfield, Councilmember

Recommended Action: Receive report.

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

 

F.              Mayor’s Regional Meetings  PG 67

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor Recommended Action: Receive report.

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

 

9.                           REPORTS – REQUIRING ACTION

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

 

A.             Purchase Solar Lights for the Candy Cane Lane Area  PG 69 

Reference: Joyce Halabi, Program Manager


Recommended Action: Purchase Solar Streetlights for the Candy Cane Lane area

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing Structures and Facilities

 

B.              Council Minute Action taken in August 17, 2011 Related to an Addendum to the Library Board Charter  PG 71

Reference: Scott Bauer, Library Director

Recommended Action: Rescind Council Minute Action take on August 17, 2011 to adopt an Addendum to the Library Board Charter.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Legislative Amendment

 

C.              Appointment to Golf Links Advisory Commission  PG 75

Reference: Bill Peake, Mayor

Recommended Action: Approve the appointment of Ray Hamilton to the Golf Links Advisory Commission as representative for the Pacific Grove Golf Club with a term ending January 31, 2022.

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

 

D.

Measure X Funding Agreement Amendment  PG 77

Reference: Daniel Gho, Public Works Director

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend the 2017 Measure X Funding Agreement between the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) and Pacific Grove to revise the Maintenance of Effort.

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

 

A.             Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes: October 8, 2019  PG 83

Reference: Haroon Noori, Management Analyst Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

 

B.              Beautification and Natural Resources Commission Meeting Minutes: September 17, 2019 

PG 87

Reference: Milas Smith Environmental Programs Manager

Recommended Action: Receive minutes.

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

 

C.              Museum Board Minutes: August 6, 2019  PG 91


Reference: Ben Harvey, City 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. Public hearings on non-controversial matters or for which testimony is not anticipated may be placed on the Consent Agenda, but shall be removed if any person requests a staff presentation or wishes to be heard on the matter.

 

A.             First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City Salary Classification Schedule  PG 93

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager   Play >> 

Recommended Action: Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to (1) establish a salary range for new classifications: Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager, Public Works Director/ Deputy City Manager, and Human Resources Director; and (2) direct that a summary of a proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.

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

 

B.              First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City Salary Classification Schedule for Cashier, Crossing Guard, Recreation Assistant I and II  PG 95 

Reference: Leticia Livian   Play >> 

Recommended Action: Introduce and hold first reading of an ordinance to amend the salary classification schedule to (1) Modify salary range for Cashier, Crossing Guard, Recreation Assistant I, and Recreation Assistant II; and (2) direct a summary of the proposed ordinance be published as approved by the City Attorney.

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

 

C.              First Reading of Amended Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 11.24, Smoking PG 99

Reference: Milas Smith Environmental Programs Manager   Play >> 

Recommended Action: Introduce and hold the first reading to amend Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 11.24, Smoking, and direct publication as directed by the City Attorney.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Legislative Amendment

 

12.                       UNFINISHED AND ONGOING BUSINESS

 


A.             Council Acceptance of the Final Historic Resources Inventory Survey Update Report prepared by Page & Turnbull  PG 113  Play >> 

Reference: Alyson Hunter, Senior Planner

Recommended Action: Receive presentation by the City’s historic resources consultant and 1) accept the Final Historic Resource Inventory (HRI) Update Survey Report, including recommendations provided; 2) direct the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) to initiate the process of deleting properties from the HRI; and 3) implement the Neighborhood Character List.

CEQA: Categorical Exemption, CEQA Guidelines 15331, Historical Resources Restoration/Rehabilitation

 

13.                       NEW BUSINESS

 

A.             Position Classification Changes to Convert Two Program Manager positions to Senior Program Manager Positions; Corresponding Budget Amendment  PG 273   Play >> 

Reference: Ben Harvey, City Manager

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to convert two Program Manager positions to Senior Program Manager positions, and to bring back a mid-year budget amendment to reflect this change.

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

 

B.              Conceptually Review Revenue Opportunities and Authorize the City Manager to Request Proposals for Public Opinion Research and prepare a Timeline for a Potential Revenue Measure  PG 275   Play >> 

Reference: Tori Hannah, Administrative Services Director

Recommended Action: Conceptually Review Revenue Opportunities, Authorize the City Manager to Request Proposals for Public Opinion Research, and Prepare a Timeline for a Potential Revenue Measure.

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

 

C.              Concept Review: Consider a suggested Urgency Ordinance to Establish Local Controls on Rent Increases and Eviction Requirements Prior to the Effective Date for AB 1482

PG 281   Play >> 

Reference: Jenny McAdams, Council Member

Recommended Action: Consider directing the City Attorney to bring back an Urgency Ordinance to establish local controls on rent increases and evictions

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

 

14.                       FULL PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT   Play >>