Carmel-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-087, authorizing the City Administrator to sign a legal services agreement with the law firm Best Best & Krieger for telecommunications legal services. The vote was 5-0. The meeting then moved into closed session for a performance evaluation and anticipated litigation discussion.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-087 authorizing legal services agreement with Best Best & Krieger (5-0)

City Council

The City Council voted 5-0 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Verizon's appeal to install a wireless telecommunications facility on a utility pole on Carmelo Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, citing conflicts with the municipal code on height limits, discouraged zones, and visual impacts. A substitute motion to continue the hearing and explore an alternate location at the Golden Bough Theatre failed 2-3. The Council also approved consent items, including COVID-19 recognition pay and holiday closure, and adopted a resolution updating at-will pay schedules for grades 1-6.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-079 authorizing alcohol on public property for Carmel Art Festival (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-077 updating at-will pay schedule for grades 1-6 (5-0)
• Approved permanent encroachment permit for underground grease interceptor on San Carlos Street (4-0-1, Theis recused)
• Denied Verizon appeal, upholding Planning Commission denial of cell tower (5-0)
• Failed substitute motion to continue hearing and explore alternate location (2-3)

City Council

The City Council directed staff to enter contract negotiations with the City of Monterey for fire protection and ambulance/paramedicine services, as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee, and to return with a contract for adoption. The Council also adopted resolutions approving a franchise amendment with GreenWaste Recovery, Inc. including a 3.76% rate increase, authorizing budget position changes, setting 2022 meeting dates, and approving new board and commission term expiration dates. A proposed grease interceptor policy was discussed, with staff directed to develop a written policy for future consideration; no formal action was taken.

• Directed staff to negotiate a contract with the City of Monterey for fire protection and ambulance/paramedicine services (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-074 approving Amendment No. 1 to the GreenWaste Recovery franchise agreement and a 3.76% rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2022 (4-1, Richards opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-076 authorizing changes to the position allocation schedule in the FY 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-083 establishing 2022 City Council meeting dates, with September moved to the first week (unanimous)
• Approved new Board and Commission term expiration dates (4-1, Richards opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-085 proclaiming the continuing need to meet by teleconference (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a written grease interceptor policy and bring it back next month (no formal action)

City Council

The Council approved extending temporary outdoor restaurant parklets and seating through January 20, 2022, with the item returning to Council in January 2022. It also approved budget amendments totaling $237,500, adopted two ordinances (solid waste and signs), and granted an appeal for a memorial plaque on the World War I Memorial Arch. A permanent encroachment permit for a grease interceptor was continued to a future meeting, and a right-of-way vacation item was withdrawn by the property owner.

• Extended temporary outdoor parklets through January 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-072 approving $237,500 in budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ordinance 2021-003 (solid waste) and Ordinance 2021-004 (signs) (5-0)
• Granted appeal of Historic Resources Board decision for memorial plaque on WWI Arch (4-1, Ferlito dissenting)
• Continued permanent encroachment permit for grease interceptor to future meeting (4-0, Theis recused)
• Withdrew Item 7 (right-of-way vacation) at property owner's request

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda except for Item 9, which was pulled by Council Member Ferlito for comment. Item 9, a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Bob Murray & Associates for executive recruitment services, was not voted on during this meeting. The council also adjourned to closed session for performance evaluations, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-8 (5-0)
• Pulled Item 9 (executive recruitment services) for comment
• Adjourned to closed session for performance evaluation, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 5, 2021, via teleconference. The agenda includes consent items such as monthly reports, check register, minutes, and several resolutions, including a contract for fire fuel abatement and a professional services agreement for digitizing property files. Under orders of business, the council will consider appointing Brian Uhler as Interim Public Safety Director/Police Chief, an ordinance on solid waste and conduct on public property, a sign ordinance, and extending the removal date for temporary parklets. A public hearing will consider vacating a small parcel of public land on 8th Avenue.

• Resolution 2021-061: Contract with Tope's Tree Service for $58,275 for Mission Trail Nature Preserve Fire Fuel Abatement
• Resolution 2021-063: Professional services agreement with Sytech Solutions for $79,750 to digitize property files
• Resolution 2021-060: Appointment of Brian Uhler as Interim Public Safety Director/Police Chief
• Ordinance 2021-003: Amending solid waste and conduct on public property codes
• Consideration of extending temporary parklet removal date beyond October 12, 2021

The City Council voted 3-2 to extend the mandatory removal date for temporary parklets and outdoor seating to November 12, denied restaurants that had removed parklets from rebuilding them, and allowed wine tasting shops to continue serving in private outdoor spaces. The council also approved consent agenda items, appointed an interim police chief, introduced ordinances on solid waste and signs, and continued a surplus right-of-way item to November.

• Extended parklet removal date to Nov 12, denied rebuilds, allowed wine tasting in private outdoor spaces (3-2)
• Appointed Brian Uhler as Interim Public Safety Director/Police Chief effective Oct 6 (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of Ordinance 2021-003 on solid waste and public property conduct (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 17.40 on signs (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1,2,3,5,7,8,9 (5-0)
• Approved Mission Trail Nature Preserve fire fuel abatement contract with Tope's Tree Service (4-0, Ferlito abstained)
• Extended all board and commission terms two months via Resolution 2021-058 (5-0)
• Continued Item 14 on surplus right-of-way to Nov 2 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution 2021-057, proclaiming the continuing need to meet by teleconference under Government Code Section 54953(e). The council then adjourned to closed session for a performance evaluation of the City Administrator and labor negotiations with unrepresented employees. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-057 on teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Held closed session for City Administrator performance evaluation
• Held closed session for labor negotiations with unrepresented employees

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including extending temporary parklet and outdoor seating deadlines, developing a paid parking program, and approving a $1 million investment in a post-employment benefits trust. The agenda also includes routine consent items like contracts and resolutions.

• Resolution 2021-049: IT reconfiguration services for Police Dispatch Renovation, not to exceed $41,360, with $50,000 budget amendment
• Resolution 2021-050: Amendment to North Dunes Habitat Restoration agreement with Native Solutions, extending to June 30, 2023, $10,000 per year
• Resolution 2021-055: Approving investment strategy for Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust, authorizing $1 million deposit
• Consideration of extending mandatory removal dates for temporary parklets and outdoor seating beyond September 12, 2021
• Update on paid parking program development and direction on public outreach survey

The City Council adopted Resolution 2021-055 approving the investment strategy for the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust and authorizing $1 million in deposits. It also adopted Resolution 2021-056 authorizing the City Administrator to make year-end appropriation transfers between departments. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The council also received a report and heard public comment on extending temporary parklet and outdoor seating deadlines, but no decision was recorded on that item.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-055 approving investment strategy and $1M deposit to PARS trust (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-056 authorizing year-end appropriation transfers (5-0)

Climate Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Climate Committee is holding a special meeting to review the IPCC Working Group 1 Summary for Policymakers, update tasks and next steps for the Climate Action Plan, and discuss public outreach for the Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19 orders.

• Review IPCC Working Group 1 Summary for Policymakers (Attachment 1)
• Update on Climate Action Plan Tasks and Next Steps
• Review and approve Summary Sheet for Monterey Regional Waste Management District Presentation
• Update list of partners and discuss public outreach approach for Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $160,007 agreement with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau for destination marketing, and a resolution to join a PARS post-employment benefits trust. Items pulled for discussion were also approved unanimously after questions. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approvals.

• Approved consent agenda items 1, 3, 5, 6 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2, 4, 7 including $160,007 marketing agreement (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-040 for PARS trust participation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-041 refunding $2,197.50 design review fee (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met in closed session on August 3, 2021, to discuss several confidential matters, including lease negotiations for the Forest Theater, potential litigation, and a performance evaluation for the City Administrator. No substantive decisions were made in open session, and public comments were not received.

• Held closed session on Forest Theater lease negotiations (no action taken)
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
• Held closed session on City Administrator performance evaluation
• Held closed session on significant exposure to litigation (one potential case)

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will consider two parking-related items: whether to direct staff to draft a request for proposals for a public/private partnership to build a two-level parking structure with mixed-use development at the Sunset Center north lot, and whether to pursue a contractor parking fee program in residential zones. The council will also vote on a resolution confirming a local emergency due to COVID-19 variant risks and hear an appeal of a Historic Resources Board decision regarding demolition of the Palo Alto Savings and Loan Bank Community Room.

• Direction on RFP for parking structure and mixed-use development at Sunset Center north lot (approx. 135 existing spaces, potential 270+)
• Direction on contractor parking fee program in residential zoning districts
• Resolution confirming Local Emergency related to COVID-19 variant infection rates
• Appeal APP 21-197 by Christopher Mitchell for Esperanza Carmel Commercial LLC regarding demolition of Palo Alto Savings and Loan Bank Community Room at Dolores 2 southeast of 7th Avenue

The City Council denied an appeal by Christopher Mitchell on behalf of Esperanza Carmel Commercial LLC, upholding the Historic Resources Board's finding of noncompliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the demolition of the Palo Alto Savings and Loan Bank Community Room. The vote was unanimous (5-0). No formal action was taken on the parking structure RFP or contractor parking fee program; instead, staff was directed to include both items in the Strategic Plan for prioritization. The Council also directed staff to return with an item on parklet design review and rental fees, and to allow wine tasting rooms without private outdoor seating to reinstate parklets subject to safety and design guidelines.

• Denied appeal APP 21-197, upholding Historic Resources Board's noncompliance finding (5-0)
• Directed staff to include parking structure RFP in Strategic Plan for prioritization
• Directed staff to include contractor parking fee program in Strategic Plan for prioritization
• Directed staff to return with parklet design review and rental fee item in September
• Directed staff to allow wine tasting rooms to reinstate parklets subject to guidelines

City Council

The City Council, acting as the Public Improvement Authority, held a special teleconference meeting and unanimously adopted the consent agenda. This included approving the September 2020 meeting minutes and Resolution No. PIA 2021-001, which supersedes Resolution No. 92-01 and establishes a regular meeting time and date. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• Adopted consent agenda including September 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PIA 2021-001 superseding Resolution No. 92-01 (5-0)

Other Community Meeting

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Public Improvement Authority is holding a special meeting to consider two consent agenda items: approving the minutes from its September 2020 meetings and adopting a resolution to change its regular meeting schedule to coincide with City Council meetings. The meeting is being held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Approve September 1 and September 3, 2020 meeting minutes
• Adopt Resolution PIA 2021-001 to supersede Resolution 92-01 and set a new regular meeting time and date
• Resolution would align Authority meetings with City Council meetings

Other Community Meeting

The Outdoor Seating Ad Hoc Committee will receive results of an outdoor seating survey and provide direction to staff. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19 executive orders.

• Receive results of outdoor seating survey
• Provide direction to staff on outdoor seating

Climate Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Climate Committee will review updated work plans for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plans, provide feedback on the pre-final Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, and consider establishing subcommittees for property and building code review and report writing. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Review updated Climate Action and Adaptation Project work plans
• Review and provide feedback on Pre-Final Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
• Review and possibly approve Revised Summary Sheet for AMBAG 2018 Greenhouse Gas Inventory presentation
• Consider establishing Private Property and Building Code Review, and Report Writing Subcommittees
• $20,000 budget amendment approved in March 2021 for consultant technical support

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference, addressing routine consent items and one order of business. Key actions include approving contracts for mail delivery, janitorial services, and legal services, as well as establishing a schedule of fines for administrative citations. The council will also receive a presentation on selecting a Section 115 Retirement Trust provider.

• Resolution 2021-034: Accept $45,000 grant for Mission Trail Nature Preserve fire fuel abatement
• Resolution 2021-035: Increase mail delivery contract with Peninsula Messenger Service by $122,000
• Resolution 2021-037: Extend janitorial contract with Pureserve Building Services for $102,000
• Resolution 2021-038: Establish schedule of fines over $100 for administrative citations
• Presentation on selecting PARS as Section 115 Retirement Trust provider

The City Council approved the consent agenda except for items 6 and 7, which were considered separately. Item 6, a resolution authorizing a $122,000 increase for mail delivery services, was approved. Item 7, a legal services agreement with the Telecom Law Firm, was also approved. The council directed staff to prepare documents for a Section 115 Retirement Trust with PARS.

• Approved the consent agenda except items 6 and 7 (roll call vote: 5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-035 authorizing a $122,000 increase for mail delivery services (roll call vote: 5-0).
• Approved Resolution 2021-036 authorizing a legal services agreement with the Telecom Law Firm (roll call vote: 5-0).
• Directed staff to prepare documents to establish a Section 115 Trust with PARS (roll call vote: 5-0).

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several fiscal items, including a 2% rate increase for solid waste, recycling, and organics collection by GreenWaste Recovery, effective July 1, 2021. They will also adopt the FY 2021-22 appropriations limit and annual operating and capital budget, and set the rental charge for the Norton Court Garage. The meeting will be held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution 2021-031: Approve 2% rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery, effective July 1, 2021
• Resolution 2021-032: Adopt FY 2021-2022 Appropriations Limit
• Resolution 2021-033: Adopt FY 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Resolution 2021-030: Set Norton Court Garage rental charge at $2,000 annually ($500/quarter), effective July 1, 2021
• Public hearing on the FY 2021-22 budget

The City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget, a two percent rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery services, the FY 2021-2022 Appropriations Limit, and the Norton Court Garage rental charge. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-030 setting FY 2021-2022 rental charge for Norton Court Garage (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-031 approving 2% rate increase for GreenWaste Recovery solid waste, recycling, and organics collection effective July 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-032 adopting FY 2021-2022 Appropriations Limit (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-033 adopting FY 2021-2022 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (5-0)

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold public hearings on two appeals of design approvals: one for a home addition and garage on Camino Real, and another for a carport at Casanova and 4th. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, contracts, and ordinances, including a $50,112 Google Workspace agreement and a marketing services deal with Visit Carmel. The council will also consider street closures for car events and modifications to the home mail delivery program.

• Appeal of Design Study approval for 233 sq ft addition and 240 sq ft garage at Camino Real (DS 20-392, Jung)
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial of carport extension at Casanova and 4th (DS 15-349, O' Day)
• Resolution 2021-025: $50,112 agreement with Netkiller for Google WorkSpace
• Resolution 2021-024: 3-year marketing services agreement with Visit Carmel
• Ordinance 2021-002: Adding Chapter 12.48 'Special Events' to municipal code

The City Council approved street closures and tent permits for Concours on the Avenue, Prancing Ponies, and Ferrari events, subject to COVID guidelines. It also adopted modifications to the home mail delivery program, including eligibility criteria and fees for ineligible users. Two appeals were denied, upholding prior decisions on a residence addition and a carport extension.

• Approved Resolution 2021-026 for street closures and tents for Car Week events (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-027 modifying home mail delivery with eligibility criteria and direct contracting for ineligible users (5-0)
• Denied appeal APP 21-165, upholding Design Study approval for a 233 sq ft addition and 240 sq ft garage (5-0)
• Denied appeal APP 21-166, upholding Planning Commission denial of carport extension (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including resolutions, ordinances, and reports (5-0)

Climate Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Climate Committee will review correspondence between LandWatch and AMBAG regarding the methodology used for the city's greenhouse gas inventory. LandWatch disputes AMBAG's approach to estimating transportation emissions, claiming it only counts local road travel and fails to account for trips originating or ending in the city. The committee will also receive presentations from the Carmel High School Environmental Club and on Monterey County grey water guidelines, and review summary sheets for various climate-related presentations.

• Review LandWatch-AMBAG correspondence disputing GHG inventory transportation methodology
• Presentation from Carmel High School Environmental Club on environmental initiatives
• Presentation on Monterey County Health Department Grey Water Guidelines
• Review summary sheets for AMBAG 2018 GHG Inventory and Central Coast Community Energy presentations
• Review and discuss Grid Resilience Summary Sheet

City Council

The City Council received a presentation on the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget and discussed increasing the General Fund reserve from 10% to 15% or 20%. It reached consensus to direct staff to return with information on raising the reserve to 15%. No formal vote was taken; the item was for direction only.

• Directed staff to return with information on increasing the reserve to 15% (consensus)
• Requested staff to examine the Ocean Avenue and Scenic intersection for code enforcement
• Requested staff to assess ivy spread locations and possible code enforcement actions
• Discussed including a landscape maintenance contract in the budget

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting as a workshop for strategic planning. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several routine items, including adopting the FY 2021/22 budget, a new fee schedule, and a list of street projects funded by SB 1. They will also discuss restoring voluntary compensation reductions for certain employees, review discretionary grant applications, and receive a progress report on outdoor seating and parklet permits. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Resolution 2021-018 approving a list of street projects for FY 2021/22 funded by SB 1 (estimated $180,590 in state funds)
• Ordinance 2021-002 adding Chapter 12.48 'Special Events' to the Municipal Code
• Resolution 2021-017 authorizing restoration of voluntary compensation reductions for At Will Executives and Police Officers Association members
• Resolution 2021-019 adopting the FY 2021-2022 Fee Schedule for Administrative Services, Community Planning and Building, Public Safety and Public Works
• Consideration of FY 2021-2022 Council Discretionary Grant Program applications

The City Council amended and introduced Ordinance 2021-002, adding a new appeals process for special event permit decisions, and approved the consent agenda including the street projects list. The Council also adopted resolutions to restore executive and police officer salary deferrals, approve the FY 2021-22 fee schedule, and allocate $20,000 in discretionary grants. The FY 2021-22 recommended budget was received, and direction was given on parklet permit expiration timelines.

• Amended and introduced Ordinance 2021-002 adding appeals process for special event permits (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-018 listing FY 2021/22 SB 1 street projects (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-001 on board/commission appointment timing (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-014 amending Policy C89-06 on appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-017 restoring salary deferrals for executives and police (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 in discretionary grants, adding $3,000 for Community Human Services and $2,000 for C4G2 (5-0)
• Received FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-019 FY 2021-22 fee schedule, directed staff to bring back parking garage fee increase (5-0)

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from Visit Carmel, the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Sunset Center. They will also discuss paid parking and provide direction to staff, and consider a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, monthly reports, and resolutions for a 3CE MOU and street closures for Concours on the Avenue.

• Update on paid parking in Carmel-by-the-Sea and provide direction to staff
• Resolution 2021-015 authorizing lease agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California (Verizon Wireless)
• Resolution 2021-012 approving MOU for Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) shared seats with Monterey and Pacific Grove
• Resolution 2021-013 authorizing street closures and tents for Concours on the Avenue
• Presentations from Visit Carmel, MCCVB, and Sunset Center

The City Council approved the consent agenda except for Item 5, which was continued to the June meeting. The council directed staff to develop a safety plan with the event organizers for Concours on the Avenue. A motion to adopt the street closure resolution failed for lack of a second. The council also provided direction on paid parking and approved a lease with Verizon Wireless.

• Approved consent agenda except Item 5 (5-0)
• Continued Concours on the Avenue street closure to June with safety plan direction (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-015 for Verizon Wireless lease (5-0)
• Directed staff to include entire Commercial District in Ocean Avenue parking plan

Climate Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Climate Committee is meeting to discuss power supply resilience, review and possibly approve a Water Supply Summary Sheet, and review a working draft Vulnerability Assessment. These items are part of the committee's ongoing work on climate adaptation planning.

• Discuss power supply resilience and mitigation measures
• Review and possibly approve Water Supply Summary Sheet
• Review and discuss Working Draft Vulnerability Assessment
• Water Supply Summary includes desalination plant and Pure Water Monterey Project
• Vulnerability Assessment covers hazards like sea level rise, drought, and wildfires

Other Community Meeting

The Outdoor Seating Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and review revised draft questions for a public survey. The meeting is open to the public via phone or Google Meet.

• Review revised draft questions for public survey

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a regular meeting via teleconference, addressing routine consent items and several substantive orders of business. Key discussions include pension mitigation options, a new special events ordinance, and a report on paid parking. The council will also consider authorizing purchases for public safety projects and restoring voluntary compensation reductions.

• Ordinance 2021-002 adding Chapter 12.48 'Special Events' to the Municipal Code
• Resolution 2021-016 authorizing purchases for public safety projects (fire pump, police vehicles, etc.)
• Resolution 2021-017 restoring voluntary compensation reductions for At Will Executives and Police Officers Association
• Discussion on pension mitigation options and potential pension funding policy
• Report on paid parking and direction on whether to pursue a program

The City Council introduced Ordinance 2021-002 adding a 'Special Events' chapter to the municipal code, with a modification to ensure accessibility for event attendees and the general public. The Council also adopted Resolution 2021-016 authorizing purchases for essential public safety projects, including a fire pump replacement, police dispatch room renovation, two police vehicles, a water filtration system, and a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Forecast Study. Two items were continued to the May 4, 2021 meeting: a proposal on board and commission appointment timing, and a resolution to restore voluntary compensation reductions for certain employees. The Council approved the consent agenda, minus two removed items, and received reports on pension mitigation, capital projects, and paid parking without taking action.

• Introduced Ordinance 2021-002 adding Chapter 12.48 'Special Events' to the Municipal Code, with a modification regarding disabled access.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-016 authorizing purchases for essential public safety projects, including fire pump replacement, police dispatch room renovation, two police vehicles, and a water filtration system.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-016 authorizing purchase for a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Forecast Study.
• Continued Item No. 6 (Ordinance 2021-001 and Resolution 2021-014 on board/commission appointments) to the May 4, 2021 meeting.
• Continued Item No. 10 (Resolution 2021-017 on restoring voluntary compensation reductions) to the May 4, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, except for removed Items 4 and 5.
• Removed Item 4 (Resolution 2021-012 on 3CE shared seats) and Item 5 (Resolution 2021-013 on Integrated Pest Management Policy) from the Consent Agenda to be brought back at a future meeting.
• Received a presentation on pension mitigation options and gave direction to staff, with no formal action.

Other Community Meeting

The Outdoor Seating Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss and review draft questions for a public survey about outdoor seating. This is a discussion item, with no final decisions listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via phone or Google Meet.

• Review draft questions for public survey
• Public meeting held remotely via phone or Google Meet
• Agenda posted at City Hall and other public locations

City Council

The City Council will receive presentations on the Five Year Financial Forecast and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program, then provide direction to staff. The forecast projects annual budget surpluses through 2025-26, assuming a phased economic recovery from COVID-19. The council will also discuss prioritizing capital projects, with about $829,000 allocated for capital outlay in FY 21-22.

• Five Year Financial Forecast projects surpluses from FY 21-22 through FY 25-26
• Forecast includes $1 million annually for pension mitigation
• Capital outlay allocation of $829,000 for FY 21-22, with $572,000 additional for road maintenance
• Council to provide direction on capital project prioritization
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19; public can comment by email

The City Council received presentations on the Five Year Financial Forecast and the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. Council discussed funding, staff levels, and potential surplus use, and provided direction to staff on these items. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and directional.

• Received the Five Year Financial Forecast presentation and provided direction to staff.
• Received the proposed FY 2021/22 Capital Improvement Program and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan presentation and provided direction to staff.
• Discussed funding for projects in Operations Budget versus CIP Budget.
• Discussed concerns with staff levels and impact of reopening City facilities.
• Discussed potential surplus at end of Fiscal Year and its possible uses.
• Discussed urgent projects, including Police Department Renovation and sea-level rise projects.
• Discussed need for a Project Manager, bringing back FTE's, and hiring a Grant Writer.

Other Community Meeting

The Outdoor Seating Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to continue discussions on permanent outdoor seating, covering design and safety, fee structure, existing seating, restaurant interest, wine tasting rooms, and parking. This is a discussion-only agenda with no formal decisions listed.

• Design alternatives and safety for permanent outdoor seating
• Fee structure for outdoor seating
• Existing outdoor seating inventory
• Interest from restaurants and wine tasting rooms
• Parking considerations

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will hold a regular meeting with several substantive items: authorizing a Request for Proposals to lease the historic Forest Theater, discussing pension mitigation options and a funding policy, receiving updates on special events and the Climate Committee, and considering exceptions to the uniform 10pm parklet closure. The council will also hear an appeal of a Forest and Beach Commission decision on fees for unauthorized tree removals. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the pandemic.

• Authorize RFP for leasing the historic Forest Theater for theatrical programming and facility management
• Discuss unfunded pension liability and pension mitigation options, including a funding policy
• Consider exceptions to uniform 10pm closure time for parklets
• Appeal of Forest and Beach Commission decision on fee assessment for unauthorized tree removals at Junipero Street and Thirteenth Avenue
• Resolution 2021-010 approving funding agreement with TAMC for Wayfinding Sign Program

The City Council approved exceptions to the uniform 10 p.m. closure time for bars, and offered the same option to Carmel and AW Shucks, while maintaining the 10 p.m. uniform closing for restaurants (last seating at 10 p.m.) and approving a 7 p.m. uniform closing for tasting rooms. The council also authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals for leasing the historic Forest Theater, approved a funding agreement with TAMC for the Wayfinding Sign Program, and cancelled the Memorial Day and July 4th events due to COVID protocols.

• Approved exceptions to the uniform 10 p.m. closure time for bars, and offered the same option to Carmel and AW Shucks (3-2, Theis, Richards, Potter in favor; Baron, Ferlito against).
• Approved the 10:00 p.m. uniform closing of restaurants, with last seating at 10:00 p.m. (unanimous).
• Approved the 7:00 p.m. uniform closing of tasting rooms (unanimous).
• Authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals for leasing the historic Forest Theater for theatrical programming and facility management (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-010, a Funding Agreement with the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) for the Wayfinding Sign Program (unanimous).
• Approved the Consent Agenda except Item 4, including the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes, monthly reports, and the check register (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution 2021-011, a budget amendment for a Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Grant for a rain garden (part of Consent Agenda).
• Cancelled the Memorial Day and July 4th events and directed staff to work with the Community Activities Commission to develop alternate celebrations (unanimous).

City Council

The City Council held a special teleconference meeting on March 1, 2021, due to the shelter-in-place order. No public appearances were made. The council convened in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Administrator, as permitted by state law. No other decisions were made.

• Held a special meeting via teleconference due to the shelter-in-place order.
• Convened closed session for a public employee performance evaluation of the City Administrator.
• Adjourned the meeting without any public action or vote.

Climate Committee

The Climate Committee will receive presentations on the city's 2018 greenhouse gas inventory and Central Coast Community Energy's climate initiatives, discuss outreach on vulnerability topics, and review presentation summaries for beach and storm drain projects. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19.

• 2018 GHG inventory: 23,883 metric tons CO2e, 42% below 2005 baseline
• Presentation from AMBAG on GHG inventory results
• Presentation from Central Coast Community Energy on climate action and energy procurement
• Review of Beach, Bluff and Coastal Armoring (Version 2) summary sheet
• Review of Storm Drain Master Plan summary sheet

City Council

The City Council met in a special teleconference meeting and held a closed session to discuss negotiations for the Forest Theater lease with Sunset Cultural Center, as well as anticipated litigation. No public comment was received, and no substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session on Forest Theater lease negotiations (no action reported)
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (no action reported)

City Council

The Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council will receive presentations on the Storm Drain Master Plan and SB 1383 organics recycling regulations, and will discuss the mid-year budget status and the fire services RFP process. The meeting is held via teleconference due to COVID-19 orders.

• Storm Drain Master Plan presentation: $9.9 million in recommended capital improvements for 10-year storm events
• SB 1383 food waste reduction and organics recycling regulations presentation
• Mid-year status update on FY 2020-2021 Adopted Budget and budget amendments
• Review and direction on Fire Services RFP Process
• Resolution 2021-007 adopting FY 2021-2022 budget schedule

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-008, amending the FY 2020-2021 budget, and directed staff to provide a report on the mandated climate report by March 2, 2021. They also adopted Resolution 2021-009, authorizing a 12-month extension of the fire services contract with the City of Monterey while a new contract is developed. Additionally, the Council directed staff to open the Council Discretionary Grant Program process for FY 2021-2022, despite uncertainty about funding availability.

• Approved Resolution 2021-008 budget amendments (5-0)
• Requested staff report on climate report for March 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-009 fire services contract extension with Monterey (5-0)
• Directed staff to open Council Discretionary Grant Program process (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and reports (5-0)

Climate Committee

The Carmel-by-the-Sea Climate Committee is meeting to receive presentations from regional agencies on greenhouse gas reduction, water supply resilience, and power grid resilience. They will also review and potentially approve summary sheets on community wildfire preparedness and coastal hazards, and hear updates on outreach to community organizations and regional partners.

• Presentation from Monterey Regional Waste Management District on greenhouse gas reduction strategies
• Presentation from Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on water supply resilience
• Presentation from PG&E on power grid resilience
• Review and approval of summary sheet for Community Wildfire Preparedness
• Review and approval of summary sheet for Beach, Bluff, Coastal Armoring, Public Infrastructure, and Private Property

City Council

The City Council will discuss whether existing outdoor seating 'parklets' in the public way, which occupy 80 parking spaces, should be opened for public use as picnic areas while outdoor dining is closed under the Regional Stay-At-Home Order. Staff recommends conditions including prohibiting table service and alcohol, requiring sanitizing and trash receptacles, and banning heaters. The Council will provide direction on this item.

• Discussion on allowing picnicking in 80 parklet parking spaces (67 restaurant, 13 wine tasting)
• Options: limit to parklets, include sidewalk seating, or all approved outdoor areas
• Staff recommends prohibiting table service and alcohol, requiring sanitizing and trash receptacles
• Heaters prohibited; umbrellas allowed but removed daily
• No-fee permits; costs covered by General Fund

The City Council discussed allowing picnicking in outdoor parklets on city property but took no final action. Instead, it voted 3-2 to direct staff to consult with restaurants, insurance companies, and the state on conditions A-J from the staff report, and to check with the ABC on alcohol issues. The item was continued to the February 2, 2021 meeting for a report and further decision.

• Directed staff to consult with restaurants, insurers, and state on parklet picnicking conditions A-J (3-2)
• Continued parklet picnicking item to February 2, 2021 meeting
• Directed staff to check with ABC on alcohol-related issues

City Council

The City Council voted 4-1 to forego the project of intermittent closures of Scenic Road for recreational purposes, with Council Member Baron dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a mail service agreement amendment and a sidewalk vending ordinance, and adopted resolutions for the CAFR and sidewalk vending permit fees.

• Approved Consent Agenda except Items 4, 6, 9 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-001 accepting Carmel Cares donations (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-003 authorizing mail service agreement amendment and budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2020-009 amending Sidewalk Vending Program (4-1, Baron no)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-005 receiving CAFR for FY 2019-2020 (5-0)
• Voted to forego intermittent closures of Scenic Road (4-1, Baron no)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-006 approving Sidewalk Vending Permit application fees (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met in a special teleconference meeting and immediately went into closed session. No public appearances were made and no substantive decisions were recorded in the open session. The closed session covered negotiations for the Forest Theater lease and anticipated litigation.

• Held closed session on Forest Theater lease negotiations with Sunset Cultural Center
• Held closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)